I've started a "rough draft" of my 5 days in Germany/Luxembourg to visit the towns of my ancestors. Geography has never been my strong subject, so I'd love some advice/alternate route suggestions that may make more sense than what I've listed, to make the most of our time there. :) I have a few months before we leave, but would like to start booking hotels.
Day 1 - Land at Frankfurt Hahn Airport - take bus #750 from Hahn to Bullay, and the train from Bullay to Cochem.
Spend the night in Cochem - possibly take the mustard tour and/or wine tasting or just simply enjoy looking around
Day 2 - Cochem to Koblenz by train -
Rent car in Koblenz, and drive from Koblenz to Limburg an der Lahn,
Drive to Munstermaifeld, then Bernkastel-Kues, then Trier.
Stay the night in Trier.
Day 3 - Drive from Trier to Septfontaines (Luxembourg). Look at ancestor's house, the cemetery where they are laid to rest, and the church. Possibly meet up with distant cousins for coffee or lunch. Visit the 7 fountains. Drive back up to Kyllburg, for a brief stop to say I've been there, then if time, visit Burg Eltz. If not enough time, park and take pictures of the area. Proceed to either Bingen or Bacharach to stay the night.
Day 4 - Cruise the Rhine from Bingen to St. Goar. Explore area. Maybe see castles? Either stay another night in Bingen or Bacharach, or head to Frankfurt Intl. Airport area.
Day 5 - Drive to Frankfurt after breakfast, or if already in Frankfurt, see a sight on the way to the airport.
This seems heavy on the driving, but I'd like to see as many of my relatives' towns as is doable. I've already cut out most of my Mom's side, as it looked like mostly farm areas and were further north - out of the way. Kyllburg will be the only town on my Mom's side that I will visit, so that is a "must-do". All other areas are my Dad's side.
As always, thanks in advance for taking the time to help! You guys are the best!