Baden-Baden, the elegant, well kept spa. Lovely parks, old thermal bath houses, the oldest casino in Germany. Visit the black Forest (cradle oft the cuckoo clocks) to Lake Mummelsee. Strasbourg in France, heart oft the Alsace. A famous Gothic cathedral and a beautiful old city. Boat ride on the canals included. Two spectacular castles of the Bavarian King Ludwig II. Guided indoor visits to enjoy the breathtaking splendor of precious interior decoration and furniture. Both palaces were barred to strangers during his life time. Since his death in 1886 these palaces have been visited by over 50 million people.