Sunshine dreaming – southern islands - Toubiz
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SAMPLE ITINERARIES PAGE 12 _ 13<br />
Tour G:<br />
KONSTANZ <strong>–</strong> FREIBURG <strong>–</strong> BADEN-BADEN<br />
This tour is all about relaxation <strong>–</strong> by Lake<br />
Constance, in the Black Forest, and at Europe’s<br />
most fashionable spa destination. With history<br />
and lakeside gardens, Konstanz enjoys a<br />
stunning landscape, with cruises on the lake.<br />
Close to the French border, Freiburg has a real<br />
joie de vivre with medieval houses, great food<br />
and wine, and a superb cathedral. As well as<br />
Baden-Baden’s hot natural mineral springs, this<br />
elegant resort boasts the world’s most beautiful<br />
casino.<br />
DAY 1: KONSTANZ (P. 52; 53; 56; 57)<br />
Arrive at Zurich Airport. Transfer to hotel in<br />
Konstanz, either by road or train. Check in to<br />
hotel.<br />
Buy the Lake Constance Card for discounted<br />
entry to major attractions, cruises.<br />
Explore the medieval town center by guided<br />
tour.<br />
Take a break at a café overlooking the lake.<br />
Other highlights include:<br />
_ The Mediterranean-like island of Mainau, with<br />
its gardens, 150-year-old trees, baroque palace.<br />
Take the ferry to:<br />
_ Meersburg, with its 800-year-old castle.<br />
_ Or to Friedrichshafen, the birthplace of the<br />
airship, with its fascinating Zeppelin Museum.<br />
Dinner in city center. Overnight in Konstanz.<br />
TIP The SEA LIFE aquarium, with fish,<br />
penguins and more from around the world.<br />
© Baden-Baden Kur und<br />
Tourismus GmbH<br />
DAY 2: FREIBURG (P. 26; 43)<br />
After breakfast continue to Freiburg by road or<br />
train; check in to hotel.<br />
Explore the traffic-free old heart of the ‘Capital<br />
of the Black Forest’ on foot.<br />
Highlights include:<br />
_ The spectacular Minster, 14th-century cathedral.<br />
_ The market surrounding the Minster.<br />
_ The Augustinermuseum’s great art collection.<br />
3 DAYS, 3 CITIES<br />
BADEN-BADEN<br />
BLACK FOREST<br />
FREIBURG<br />
ZURICH<br />
_ The Bächle, little streams along the streets.<br />
Take a break at a café; taste regional specialities.<br />
_ Germany’s longest cable car to the Schauinsland<br />
summit (4,000 ft/1,219 m). Superb views.<br />
_ Taste local Baden wines at the Alte Wache.<br />
Dinner in city center. Overnight in Freiburg.<br />
TIP Climb the steeple of the Minster: great<br />
views.<br />
DAY 3: BADEN-BADEN (P. 21)<br />
After breakfast continue to Baden-Baden by<br />
road or train; check in to hotel.<br />
Explore this fashionable resort town in a horsedrawn<br />
carriage. Enjoy gardens, boutiques and<br />
more. Highlights include:<br />
_ The two thermal mineral water spas.<br />
Take a break at the legendary Café König <strong>–</strong> with<br />
a slice of their Black Forest Cake.<br />
_ Stroll through the parks of Lichtentaler Allee.<br />
_ Museum Frieder Burda with its modern art.<br />
Dinner in city center.<br />
_ Try your luck at the world-famous casino.<br />
Overnight in Baden-Baden.<br />
TIP Music lovers should visit Brahms’ House.<br />
DISTANCES/TRAVEL TIMES<br />
STUTTGART<br />
KONSTANZ<br />
Zurich Airport <strong>–</strong> Konstanz<br />
By road: 43 miles (70 km); train: 1 hr 20 min.<br />
Konstanz <strong>–</strong> Mainau Island<br />
By road: 4 miles (7 km); boat: 40 min.<br />
Konstanz <strong>–</strong> Reichenau Island<br />
By road: 6 miles (10 km)<br />
Konstanz <strong>–</strong> Meersburg<br />
By ferry: 15 min.<br />
Konstanz <strong>–</strong> Freiburg<br />
By road: 78 miles (126 km); train: 2 hr 40 min.<br />
Freiburg <strong>–</strong> Baden-Baden<br />
By road: 68 miles (109 km); train: 1 hr 30 min.
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