17 days in Germany Itinerary

A global center of finance and transportation, Frankfurt is perhaps best known for its futuristic cityscape.

Popular historic sites such as Burg Eltz and Beilstein Castle/Burg Metternich are in your itinerary. Head to Wilhelmstrasse and Stefans Wine Paradisefor plenty of shopping. Explore Frankfurt's surroundings by going to Marburg (Lutherische Pfarrkirche St. Marien & St. Elizabeth Church), Schlossgarten Fulda (in Fulda) and Eberbach Abbey (in Eltville am Rhein). There's much more to do: step into the grandiose world of Burg Stahleck, see the interesting displays at Historische Senfmuehle, take in the spiritual surroundings of Benedictine Abbey of St. Hildegard, and contemplate the long history of Old Nicholas Church (Alte Nikolaikirche).

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Seattle, USA to Frankfurt is an approximately 13-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of flight and train. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Central European Time (CET), which is usually a 9 hour difference. July in Frankfurt sees daily highs of 80°F and lows of 60°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) to allow enough time to take a train to Heidelberg.

A vibrant university city, Heidelberg is nestled in the picturesque Neckar river valley.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Tue): wander the streets of Altstadt (Old Town), step into the grandiose world of Heidelberg Castle (Schloss Heidelberg), look for gifts at Heidelberger Zuckerladen, then look for gifts at H & M, and finally look for gifts at Chocolaterie St Anna No1.

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Traveling by train from Frankfurt to Heidelberg takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Heidelberg can reach 80°F, while at night they dip to 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to take a train to Stuttgart.

Stuttgart spreads across a variety of valleys, parks, and hills--many of them covered by vineyards.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Castle of Hohenzollern and Koenigstrasse. Your inner history buff will appreciate Burg Hohenbaden and Maulbronn Monastery. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Stuttgart: Schwarzwald Hochstrasse (in Baiersbronn), Baden-Baden (Spas & Wellness & Casino Baden-Baden Spielbank) and Sigmaringen Castle (in Sigmaringen).

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Take a train from Heidelberg to Stuttgart in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In July in Stuttgart, expect temperatures between 78°F during the day and 58°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) so you can drive to Rothenburg.

An old imperial city, Rothenburg is the main tourist stop on the scenic Romantic Road of Bavaria.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Sat): appreciate the extensive heritage of Marktplatz, then step into the grandiose world of Würzburg Residence, and then take in nature's colorful creations at Furstengarten Marienberg. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 29th (Sun): step into the grandiose world of Schloss Weikersheim, steep yourself in history at Rodertor, then steep yourself in history at Town Walls, then contemplate the long history of Old Town, and finally look for gifts at Kathe Wohlfahrt's Christmas Shop.

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Traveling by car from Stuttgart to Rothenburg takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 76°F in July, and nighttime lows around 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Nordlingen.

Nördlingen is a town in the Donau-Ries district, in Swabia, Bavaria, Germany, with a population of approximately 19,000. For maps, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Nordlingen online holiday planner .

You can drive from Rothenburg to Nordlingen in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In July in Nordlingen, expect temperatures between 76°F during the day and 58°F at night. On the 29th (Sun), you'll travel to Augsburg.

Easily and quickly accessible from anywhere in the country, Augsburg is packed with historical attractions and intersected by quaint cobbled streets.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Mon): see the interesting displays at MAN Museum, admire the landmark architecture of Cathedral of St. Maria (Dom St. Maria), then make a trip to Fuggerei, then buy something for everyone on your list at City Galerie, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Church of St. Ulrich and St. Afra.

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Getting from Nordlingen to Augsburg by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a train. Expect a daytime high around 77°F in July, and nighttime lows around 55°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) so you can go by car to Fussen.

Framed by the Alps and set upon a riverbank, the city of Fussen in addition to its historic architecture is the epicenter of Germany’s traditional violin-making industry.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Tue): steep yourself in history at Altstadt von Fuessen, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kalvarienberg, then step into the grandiose world of Neuschwanstein Castle, and finally explore the historical opulence of Schloss Hohenschwangau.

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Drive from Augsburg to Fussen in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In July, daytime highs in Fussen are 76°F, while nighttime lows are 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) to allow time to drive to Munich.

Often described as the city of laptops and lederhosen, Munich is an international center of business, engineering, research, and medicine that still maintains a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Wed): savor the flavors at Andechs Monastery and then kick back and relax at Strandbad St. Alban. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Peter's Church, take in nature's colorful creations at Nymphenburg Palace, and then look for gifts at Bogner.

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Getting from Fussen to Munich by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train. In July, daily temperatures in Munich can reach 77°F, while at night they dip to 55°F. On the 3rd (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.