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Germany Vacation Package:
Historic Castles in Hesse

Castle Braunfels
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If castles are your thing, this 7-10 day package may be just what you're looking for. Arrive in Frankfurt, pick up your rental car, and drive to one of our featured vacation apartments in the beautiful Lahn river valley. This package makes it possible to tour many of the most historic and well-preserved medieval castles and towns in Hesse. Braunfels, Weilburg, Limburg: these and other castles have their own special charm, and you can visit as many or as few as you like from your home away from home.
Vacation Package Type: Trip Plan (self-driving, stay in a vacation apartment, explore on your own)
Duration: 7 - 10 days
Browse Vacation Rental Locations: Waldgirmes, Wetzlar, Braunfels, Frankfurt, Limburg an der Lahn, Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Weilburg, Büdingen, Greifenstein
Related Travel Guides: Waldgirmes, Wetzlar, Braunfels, Frankfurt, Limburg an der Lahn, Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Weilburg, Büdingen, Greifenstein
Recommended Destination Airport: Frankfurt Airport
Tags: castle germany, castles germany, castles in germany, castle tour germany

Vacation Package Details:

Cost Estimate:

Lodging:	starting at USD $700 for for 2 person(s) / 10 days
Admissions / Tour Guides:	starting at USD $500 for 2 person(s) / 10 days
Car Rental:	starting at USD $600 / 10 days
Gas:	starting at USD $200 for 0 person(s) / 10 days

Estimated Total Cost ( Airfare not included )

2 persons, starting at USD $2100 / 10 days
4 persons, starting at USD $2600 / 10 days

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Where to stay during your Trip

We feature nice vacation rentals and holiday apartments in destinations that are part of this trip plan. Click on a picture of the destination below where you would like to stay, then browse the vacation apartments, pick one you like, and fill out the Check Availability form with your desired travel dates. If you would like to stay in different locations please submit multiple inquiries, specifying the desired travel dates for each vacation apartment where you would like to stay. We will back to you with a free quote quickly (typically within 2-3 business days.)

Itinerary for "Historic Castles in Hesse"

	[ source: Wikipedia ]	Day 1 - Arrival in Germany

		Arrive in Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) Pick up rental car (pls. coordinate with your favorite car rental provider) Drive to vacation rental apartment in Waldgirmes or Wetzlar. For each apartment we have maps and driving directions available. Arrive at your home away from home and get settled in the apartment Possibly buy some groceries (see grocery list for Wetzlar / Waldgirmes), and explore the local surroundings. Have a nice dinner (see a list of great restaurant choices in Wetzlar or Waldgirmes.)

	Old Lahn Bridge [ source: Flickr ]	Day 2 - Visit Wetzlar's historic Old Town

		Visit Wetzlar's historic old town Depending on your interest you may want to schedule a local tour guide (they speak English) to provide you with a guided tour (see travel guide for details.) Have lunch or dinner in one of the great restaurant choices available in Wetzlar's historic old town. Stroll through the charming streets of Wetzlar, sit in one of the beer gardens or bistros around Wetzlar's famous Dom (cathedral.) Have an Italian ice cream in one of the recommended ice cafes.

	[ source: Wikipedia ]	Day 3 - Explore the Braunfels and the Braunfels Castle

		Visit Braunfels and the famous Braunfels castle Depending on your interest you may want to schedule a local tour guide (they speak English) to provide you with a guided tour (see travel guide for details.) Have a great dinner near the Braunfels castle (see list of restaurant choices.)

	Castle Weilburg [ source: Wikipedia ]	Day 4 - Visit Weilburg and the Weilburg Castle

		Visit Weilburg and the Weilburg Castle Weilburg's historic old town also provides more sightseeing opportunities (see our travel guide for more details.)

	[ source: Wikipedia ]	Day 5 - Visit Limburg and the Limburg Castle

		Visit Limburg and the Limburg Castle Limburg's historic downtown also provides more sightseeing opportunities

	Roman Castle Saalburg [ source: Wikipedia ]	Day 6 - Visit the Greifenstein Castle

		Visit the Greifenstein Castle and the German Bell Museum. Use the opportunity for hiking in the nearby beautiful forests. Afterwards have lunch or dinner in an authentic German restaurant (see travel guide for details.) OR: As an alternative visit the Roman Fort Saalburg, and have a nice dinner in Usingen's historic old town afterwards.

	Ronneburg [ source: Flickr ]	Day 7 - Check out Büdingen and Castle Ronneburg

		Visit Büdingen and the 13th century built Ronneburg Castle. Büdingen is known for its medieval stronghold, which is still in good condition, and for its timber-framed houses

	Frankfurt am Main [ source: Flickr ]	Day 8 (Optional) - Spend a day in Frankfurt am Main

		Spend a day in Frankfurt am Main, visit its historic sites and museums (e.g., the Senckenberg museum.)

	Taunus Therme [ source: Taunus Therme ]	Day 9 (Optional) - Bad Homburg and Taunus Therme

		Spend a day in Bad Homburg (e.g., spend a morning or afternoon at Taunus Therme, or the nearby Seedammbad.) In the evening enjoy great food and gambling at the Bad Homburg Casino.

	[ source: Wikipedia ]	Day 10 (Optional) - Concluding your Vacation...

		Spend another day in Wetzlar's historic old town and conclude your vacation with an authentic German dinner in a great restaurant. We recommend the Naunheimer Mühle (see the Waldgirmes Destination Guide > Dining Out for more details.)

How to maximize your savings and spend less during your Germany vacation?

You can cut down your vacation costs significantly by following these simple rules:

Instead of eating out in restaurants most of the time your vacation rental apartment comes with a fully equipped kitchen. By preparing your breakfast and dinner yourself you can save lots of money, but you can also live a more authentic Germany vacation by trying out local foods and recipes. (see some German recipe suggestions.)
Use public transportation instead of a rental car. We conveniently provide you with links and details on how to get around using public transportation.

Itinerary Notes

	The 7 day version of this vacation package is very packed, but still doable without too much stress . The good thing is that you can change the order of the visits based on your preferences or weather conditions easily. Most of the castles have opening times around the week during season, therefore making changes if needed should be easy. If you have 10 days at your disposal we recommend spending extra time in Frankfurt, Bad Homburg, and Wetzlar to visit more historic sights. You can of course change the order and mix these days in between (in case you've seen enough castles the previous day.)

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Follow the links to vacation apartment destinations above and browse our vacation rental listings. Pick a vacation apartment that you like, and fill out the "Check Availability" form to obtain a free quote.
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Historic Castles in Hesse