Wurzburg needs to be the home base. 7 or 8 days of Day Trips. A knowledgeable local Guide might be advisable so as not to waste time. Rothenburg seems very close. Suggest Half-timbered villages + one or two of Ludwig's castles. Perhaps Fussen? A reputable local Guide would help to maximize limited time. Possible one "overnight", maybe...Salzburg? Open to suggestions by all of how to get a smattering of different "top" sights in Germany. Most evenings need to be back in Wurzburg to visit with Adult Student Family members. Would really appreciate informed 'tips' on local Guides who operate out of Wurzburg! Also very open to "top sites" not mentioned by me when could be assessed from Wurzburg!
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Ludwig's 'castles' are in southern Bavaria, with Linderhof and Neuschwanstein being the closest, but still 3-4 hours drive by car (each way). Not really a day trip unless you enjoy sitting in a car for up to 8 hours. I would suggest looking for places closer to Würzburg, like Bamburg, Nuremberg, Rothenburg OdT, or Heidelberg. Don't disregard spending a couple of days to explore Würzburg itself. Have you ruled out renting a car and doing it yourself? Or going by train and making use of the Bayern ticket?
Google has many links to websites full of possible day trips to smaller towns as well.