Drive through Europe
Driving AdventuresMake your BMW's first drive as memorable as it deserves to be.
BMW's were made for the mountain-winding, Autobahn-racing, village-skirting of modern and historic Europe. So it's only natural you and your new BMW should enjoy your first drives here.
Now that you have carefully selected the perfect BMW for you, it is time to design the ultimate travel experience to go with it.
These optional driving adventures are designed to let you experience the very best European hospitality along the way, providing unparalleled access and VIP treatment at some of the most luxurious hotels in the world.
With the purchase of one of these travel packages, your tour will begin at Munich's Franz Josef Strauss Airport where you'll be met and driven to the BMW Welt or the Bayerischer Hof, a family-owned historic hotel. The Bayerischer Hof provides the perfect launching pad for a driving tour of Bavaria and beyond.
Choose from these magnificent itineraries:
Ultimate Luxury - Tour programs incorporate some of the most luxurious 5-star hotels in Europe that are custom-designed into 3 unique programs and range from five to six days:
· Lakeside Luxury
· Castles and Mozart
· Spa, Sport, & Drive
Sampler Serenade - Tour programs designed for those who only have three or four days to travel:
· The Black Forest
· The Castle Road
· 'As you like it' - Custom-tailored itineraries to best encompass your travel needs.
Lakeside Luxury
Day 1 - Pick Up Your New BMW in Munich
Day 2 - The next morning, sink into the driver's seat, and begin the driving tour of a lifetime. Relish the power of your BMW, as you cross the border into Austria through the tiny principality of Liechtenstein and on to Switzerland. Spend your day exploring Lucerne, an Old World town with its covered wooden bridges, wine market and Old Town Hall before retiring to the grand Palace Luzern on the shores of picturesque Lake Lucerne. Enjoy a quiet French dinner at Jasper and a relaxing night's sleep before departing for the romantic Villa d'Este in the morning.
Days 3 and 4 - Head south via the famed Gotthard Pass and Belizona with its three castles, through the scenic Swiss/Italian Lake District. Your next stop will be Villa d'Este, a marvelous princely 16th-century estate surrounded by a ten-acre private park on the shores of Lake Como. Enjoy dinner both nights at The Verandah, featuring an Italian and international menu, or The Grill, with its informal Italian menu. Spend two luxurious days enjoying this sprawling resort, take a motorboat and cruise past breathtaking private villas, or cross by ferry from Tremezzo to Bellagio, to explore what is said to be one of the prettiest towns in Europe.
Day 5 - Set off on a morning drive to your next stop, Principe di Savoia, one of the most cherished hotels in Milan, Italy, and the crown jewel of the Piazza della Repubblica. From this belle époque, set out to see the Teatro alla Scala, San Satiro or Leonardo's Last Supper at the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazi before sitting down to an Italian feast at the five-star Ristorante Acanto.
Spa, Sport, & Drive
Munich to Evian, via Bregenz and Interlaken
Day 1 - Pick Up Your New BMW in Munich
Day 2 - Before departing Munich, be sure to pamper yourself with a 50-minute massage at the Hotel Bayerischer Hof. Once you are relaxed and ready to experience the Autobahns of Germany, begin your journey toward Bregenz where you can enjoy lunch by Lake Bodensee which is the size of an inland sea. Continue a short drive through Friedrichshafen to Konstanz where you will spend your second evening. Bregenz borders three countries - Austria, Germany and Switzerland. You will cross over the famous Bodensee Lake to Konstanz for your overnight at Steigenberger Insel Hotel. Here you can enjoy a leisurely nightlife while strolling through the town.
Day 3 and 4 - After breakfast, enjoy the scenic drive to Interlaken, Switzerland, on the Bernise Oberland to the five-star, award-winning hotel, Victoria Jungfrau Hotel & Spa. Once you are settled into your room, indulge with two hours at their ESPA spa where your skilled therapist will select and combine the treatments best suited to your personal preference and requirements. Afterwards, relax at the hotel or spend the afternoon sightseeing and enjoying the beauty in this town.
Day 5 and 6 - Relax over breakfast and then drive south to Evian on the French side of Lake La Man - passing through Gstaad, one of Europe's most elegant winter sport destinations and stop at Montreaux for lunch. Continue on to Evian Royal Resort which will be your hotel for the next two nights. This resort has retained all the elegance of its Edwardian Belle Époque which offers some of the best European golf courses as well as a spa that is top-notch. The property has unique views of Lake Geneva and the French Alps offering beauty and serenity and the 8 restaurants and casino will leave you energized. On the day of departure, Geneva is only 30 minutes away from the hotel for your flight home.
The Black Forest
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Day 1 - Pick Up Your New BMW in Munich
Day 2 - Begin your second day driving to Bregenz where you can enjoy lunch by Lake Bodensee which is the size of an inland sea. Continue a short drive through Friedrichshafen to Konstanz where you will spend your second evening. Bregenz borders three countries - Austria, Germany and Switzerland. You will cross over the famous Bodensee Lake to Konstanz for your overnight at Steigenberger Insel Hotel. Here you can enjoy a leisurely nightlife while strolling through the town.
Day 3 and 4 - Your third day drive will take you towards west along the borders of Switzerland and Germany until you reach the very famous Weil am Rhein via Schaffhausen to see the water falls of the Rhein River. Continuing to drive North through the Black Forest, a beauty of dark pine trees on your right and the flowing of the Rhein River on your left. Here you will have the most beautiful scenery as you arrive to Baden Baden to relax and enjoy for two nights the most famous Brenner's Park Hotel and Spa. This is the famous Historic Thermal Springs reminiscent of the Roman Baths of Caracalla. You have the choice of 300 miles of hiking paths and 13 miles of biking paths in and through the Black Forest.
Day 5 - You will have a short drive to Heidelberg and explore the famous Heidelberg Castle with its history going back 5,000 years to the Celts during the time of Migration of Peoples. This was the capital of Burgundian and was destroyed by the Huns. You will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch in Heidelberg.
After lunch, continue on to Wiesbaden. Your Hotel for the night will be Hotel Nassauer Hof- a sister property as historic as the Bayerischer Hof where you stayed when you started your journey. Wiesbaden is a city of entertainment, historic and fun, which will be a good finish to your journey. Frankfurt airport will be a short drive to your return flight the following day.
The Castle Road
Day 1 - Pick Up Your New BMW in Munich
Day 2 and 3 - Now that you have experienced the magical city of Munich, it is time to experience the romance of the Bavarian route in your new BMW. After breakfast, drive to Strasbourg via Ulm. Ulm is famous for its Cathedral. And, did you know that Ulmer Munster owns the highest church spire in the world and Ulm was also the birthplace of one of the 20th century's most famous people - Albert Einstein. You will also enjoy the outstanding historical landmarks of contemporary architecture along your drive. And, perhaps a stop at a local pub for lunch and a German beer.
Driving through the famous Black Forest, known for the thick dark green pine trees, will sure be a treat. You will cross the famous Rhein River to France for your stop in Strasbourg. You will spend two nights at the Strasbourg Sofitel. During your visit, discover the 350+ historic monuments, including three world heritage sites. This is a drive of scenery, history, and romance.
Day 4 - Continue along the Bavarian route and visit Heidelberg on your way to Kronberg. The beauty of the Heidelberg Castle will wow and impress you. Revel in the history of over 5,000 years old. Kronberg is another very beautiful and historic city that lies at the foot of the Taunus, flanked in the north and south by forests. The Schloss Hotel Kronberg is your hotel for your final night. This hotel has a history all of its own! It is a stately home built as a widow's residence for Empress Frederick.
There is a lot to visit in the region and a short drive to Cologne can be one of your leisurely explorations before dropping your car in Frankfurt for your return flight home.
Castles and Mozart
Day 1 - Pick Up Your New BMW in Munich
Day 2 - Depart Munich en route to Salzburg in your new BMW. Along the way, don't miss the magical old market town of Berchtesgaden where you'll enjoy magnificent mountain views as well as a train trip deep into a centuries-old salt mine. Back on the motorway, take off for Salzburg where you'll spend a luxurious evening at the five-star Hotel Goldener Hirsch, an intimate 69-room hotel with the personality of a private home. Stroll through the heart of old Salzburg, the 'Rome of the North,' where you'll discover the High Baroque charm of its domes, bell towers, narrow streets and squares. This evening, dine at the exclusive Restaurant Goldener Hirsch, featuring Austrian and international specialties, or choose the cozy atmosphere of the Herzl tavern.
Day 3 and 4 - Drive northeast to Linz and then north into the Czech Republic for a tour of Prague. Explore this beautiful 1,000 year-old city, complete with untouched architectural treasures including countless cathedrals, basilicas and historic squares. Discover the hilltop Hradcany Castle and Mala Strana (Little Quarter) below, teeming with winding streets, impressive palaces, little taverns and Baroque gardens. Spend a second day in this ancient city exploring an array of palaces including Karlstein Castle, the stronghold built by Charles IV as a repository for his crown jewels and holy relics. You'll enjoy two elegant evenings at the Four Seasons Hotel, set in the historic, cultural and economic heart of the city, and dine at Allegro Restaurant, which features the flavors of Italy in simple yet refined cuisine.
Day 5 - Depart Prague early in the morning and arrive in Vienna, Austria, in time for lunch. You won't want to miss The Hofburg (Court Palace), built in the 13th century; the gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral; and the 17th-century Capuchin Monastery containing imperial vaults. Visit the Spanish Riding School and watch the world-famous white Lippizaner horses train.
Top off your driving tour with an evening at the Hotel Imperial. With richly appointed guest rooms, exceptional service and the outstanding restaurant Imperial, it is a top-rated, unparalleled luxury experience.
Customize it
As you like it
Enjoy a more flexible itinerary with the options below, or create your own travel itinerary.
Not sure where to start? Here are two possible itineraries to consider:
Itinerary 1 - Alpine Getaway
1 night Munich - Bayerischer Hof
1 night Zurich - Baur au Lac
2 nights Interlaken - Victoria Jungfrau
1 night Lausanne - Beau-Rivage Palace
Itinerary 2 - City Life Experience
1 night Munich - Bayerischer Hof
2 nights Berlin - The Westin Grand Hotel
1 night Prague - Le Palais Hotel
1 night Vienna - Le Meridien Vienna
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