Oberammergau and Oktoberfest Bavarian Celebration - 2022

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Explore Bavaria’s heartland as you sip steins of ale at Oktoberfest in Munich, see the historic Passion Play on stage in Oberammergau and indulge your sweet tooth, sampling Swiss chocolates in Zurich. Led by a Local Expert, explore the 1000-year-old Prague Castle and its stunning views of the Czech capital before the Pilsner Urquell Brewery Tour, and a taste ...

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • : Our Well-Being Directors take a proactive approach to your welfare ensuring all well-being regulations are met (available on tours with 21 or more guests).
    • : Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
    • : We only work with establishments we are confident will consistently adhere to our high well-being standards, which include hotels, restaurants and sight-seeing venues.
    • : Experience enhanced hygiene protocols to align with the latest guidance following COVID-19.All Travel Directors, Well-Being Directors and Drivers have completed training in enhancedwell-being and hygiene protocols.
    • : Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
    • : Visit Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral in Prague • Pilsner Urquell Brewery with Beer Tasting • The 19th-century Neuschwanstein Castle • The world famous Oktoberfest in Munich • Travel along the route of the world-famous Glacier Express.
    • : Welcome Dinner with Wine in Old Town in Prague • Local Restaurant Dinner with Wine in Rothenburg ob der Tauber • Demonstration of the Traditional Pastry Schneeballen (snowball), followed by a Tasting • Highlight Dinner in Munich, Oktoberfest with local Bavarian specialties and reserved seating • Dinner in Oberammergau • Hotel Dinner with Wine in St Moritz • Celebration Dinner with Wine in Zurich.
    • Pilsen: A guided visit to the historic Pilsner Urquell Brewery including the old cellars and a tasting.
    • Neuschwanstein Castle: Visit the archetypal fairy-tale castle that allegedly inspired many of Walt Disney's castles. Led by a local historian, walk through the magnificent halls, take in the lavish decoration and enjoy spectacular views.
    • Munich: Strap on your Lederhosen for a visit to the world's greatest Volksfest in Munich on select departures.

What's this trip about?

    Explore Bavaria’s heartland as you sip steins of ale at Oktoberfest in Munich, see the historic Passion Play on stage in Oberammergau and indulge your sweet tooth, sampling Swiss chocolates in Zurich. Led by a Local Expert, explore the 1000-year-old Prague Castle and its stunning views of the Czech capital before the Pilsner Urquell Brewery Tour, and a taste test of the world-famous beer. Visit the fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle, reputed to have inspired Walt Disney, before immersing yourself in the beer halls and revelry of Munich’s Oktoberfest—the world’s longest running beer festival. Dial down the pace on the Glacier Express from St Moritz, as you journey over the ice-capped Alps and through the tunnels of the Albula Pass, to Interlaken’s tranquil lakes.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityCzech Republic
End CityZurich

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Austria
  • Switzerland
  • Germany

Attractions

  • Alps
  • Munich
  • Prague
  • Zurich

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing

Trip includes

    • Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
    • Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
    • We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
    • Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).

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Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Prague

On arrival into Prague, enjoy a complimentary transfer to your hotel at 10:00, 13:00 or 15:30.Meet your Travel Director and travel companions tonight for a welcome drink and dinner in the Old Town.

Day 2: Prague Sightseeing

Prague Sightseeing Join a Local Expert for a guided visit to one of Europe’s most beautiful and historic cities. Start with the 1000-year-old Prague Castle, where you can admire the stained glass of St Vitus Cathedral and spectacular views over the city. Finish in the...

Day 3: Prague to Rothenburg

Our first stop is Plzeň’s most popular attraction the Pilsner Urquell Brewery, in operation since 1842 and arguably home to the world’s best beer. Our guided excursion includes a trip to the old cellars and a glass of unpasteurized nectar at the end. We then continue ...

Day 4: Rothenburg to Munich

Plunge back into the 16th century during your orientation with your Travel Director as you walk through narrow cobbled streets lined with high-gabled houses to the market square, dominated by its Renaissance town hall. With an artisan baker, enjoy a demonstration and ...

Day 5: Munich

Be welcomed into fun-loving Munich for an orientation tour which shows you the Feldernhalle on the Odeonsplatz, the Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach, English Garden, Hofbrauhaus, St Peters Church, and the famous Marienplatz. Munich hosts the most famous beer festiva...

Day 6: Munich to Innsbruck

Journey across the Austrian border and to Tyrol, traveling to the charming Alpine city of Innsbruck, set in a valley of snow-capped mountain peaks. Your Travel Director provides an orientation of the city to see its 14th century houses of the Old Town, the impressive Imperial Palace and the delightful Golden Roof.

Day 7: Oberammergau passion play

Pass the magnificent Dolomites as your journey continues north to Oberammergau, situated in the heart of the Bavarian Alps and home of the Passion Play since 1634. Take your premium seats to witness the world famous Passion Play, re-enacting the last days of Christ on earth. After a break for dinner, the captivating performance continues into the evening.

Day 8: Oberammergau to St Moritz

Take in the stunning views of the beautiful Engadine Valley, as you enter Switzerland heading for the chic Alpine resort of St. Moritz. Enjoy St. Moritz’s marvellous scenery, fresh air and perhaps visit its many luxury boutiques.

Day 9: Leisure Time in St Moritz

Enjoy a day at leisure to jostle with the jetset in the elegant boutiques. You may even choose to step aboard the Bernina Express to experience one of Europe’s most outstanding train journeys.

Day 10: St Moritz to Interlaken area

Step aboard the world-famous Glacier Express for a spectacular ride through the heart of the Swiss Alps. Descend through the spiral tunnels of the Albula Pass and over the lofty Landwasser Viaduct. Picturesque landscapes of ice-capped mountains and stone-built village...

Day 11: Lucerne and on to Zurich

Continue on to beautiful Lucerne where your sightseeing will show you its many highlights. See the stirring Lion Monument, Old Town Hall, the covered bridges and the quaint square of Weinmarkt with its Renaissance fountain.  In the afternoon continue to Zurich where t...

Day 12: Depart Zürich

After breakfast, bid farewell to your travel companions. Your departure transfer to Zürich will arrive at 08:00 am.

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Price per day$400
Last Updated: 4/22/2024

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Vicki Bennett

Nov 2022

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Oberammergau and Oktoberfest Bavarian Celebration

Great showing highlights of each country & city.

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Laura Kee

Oct 2022

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Oberammergau and Oktoberfest Bavarian Celebration

Amazing experience, well communicated and organized, hotel was close and dinner was great at the hotel in between the 2 acts. Brianna explained how it worked and mad...

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Denise Hartnett

Oct 2022

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Oberammergau and Oktoberfest Bavarian Celebration

It was a bucket list to visit Oberammergau for the Passion Play and all the other designations were icing on the cake. I had wanted to visit Switzerland for sometime...

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Joy Findlay

Oct 2022

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Oberammergau and Oktoberfest Bavarian Celebration

From Joy- while I enjoyed the itinerary, I felt it was a little tired. Admittedly I have travelled to Europe before and did a Trafalgar tour of highlights of Europe ...

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Andrew Oreilly

Oct 2022

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The itinerary was fine and to my satisfaction

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