Sunshine dreaming – southern islands - Toubiz
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Tour F:<br />
MANNHEIM <strong>–</strong> STUTTGART <strong>–</strong> ULM<br />
Three cities offer three contrasting experiences.<br />
The birthplace of the car 125 years ago, Mannheim<br />
has a fine museum, excellent shopping<br />
and an elegant park. In Stuttgart, enjoy historic<br />
palaces, art galleries, world-class car museums<br />
and a vibrant cultural scene. Ulm surprises<br />
with its Gothic cathedral, medieval Fishermen’s<br />
Quarter (fun shops, cafés), and contemporary<br />
art museums.<br />
DAY 1: MANNHEIM (P. 65; 71)<br />
Arrive at Frankfurt Airport. Transfer to<br />
Mannheim by road or by train direct from<br />
Frankfurt Airport; check in to hotel.<br />
Explore SouthWest Germany’s second largest<br />
city on a guided walking tour.<br />
Buy a MannheimCard; gives discounted entry to<br />
major attractions, tours.<br />
Main attractions include:<br />
_ The TECHNOSEUM with early cars, bicycles.<br />
Take a break by the Art Nouveau Water Tower.<br />
_ The four different Reiss-Engelhorn Museums.<br />
Return to the city center.<br />
_ Shop on the broad, pedestrianized Plancken.<br />
Dinner in city center. Overnight in Mannheim.<br />
TIP Relax in the Luisenpark botanical gardens.<br />
DAY 2: STUTTGART (P. 77; 81)<br />
After breakfast continue to Stuttgart by train or<br />
road; check in to hotel. Buy a StuttCard for<br />
discounted entry to major attractions, tours.<br />
Explore the historic city center on a guided walk<br />
or Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing bus.<br />
Highlights include:<br />
_ The New Palace and the Old Palace.<br />
_ The Mercedes-Benz and Porsche museums.<br />
Take a break in a museum restaurant.<br />
Return to the city center.<br />
_ Stroll along Königsstrasse, Europe’s longest<br />
pedestrian shopping street.<br />
Dinner in city center. Overnight in Stuttgart.<br />
TIP Have coffee and cake on one of the elegant<br />
squares.<br />
3 DAYS, 3 CITIES<br />
FRANKFURT<br />
MANNHEIM<br />
BLACK FOREST<br />
© Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH<br />
STUTTGART<br />
ULM<br />
MUNICH<br />
DAY 3: ULM (P. 91)<br />
After breakfast continue east to Ulm by train<br />
or road; check into hotel.<br />
Explore charming Ulm on a guided walking tour.<br />
Highlights include:<br />
_ Gothic Minster with world’s tallest spire.<br />
_ Modern glass Town Hall by the Minster.<br />
_ Old Town Hall with its astronomical clock.<br />
_ The medieval Fishermen’s Quarter with<br />
half-timbered houses, alleyways, boutiques.<br />
Take a break in an old pub by a stream.<br />
Dinner in an old tavern. Overnight in Ulm.<br />
TIP The Museum of Bread has bread-related<br />
paintings by Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalì.<br />
DISTANCES/TRAVEL TIMES<br />
Frankfurt Airport <strong>–</strong> Mannheim<br />
By road: 45 miles (72 km); train: 30 min.<br />
Mannheim <strong>–</strong> Stuttgart<br />
By road: 85 miles (140 km); train: 45 min.<br />
Stuttgart <strong>–</strong> Ulm<br />
By road: 57 miles (92 km); train: 1 hr<br />
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