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Get ready for an unforgettable journey to Germany! Included transportation, museum admission, tours, and tastings will have you thinking: it's ale good! Begin your adventure in the marvelous city of Munich. Enjoy the convenience and freedom of your included hop-on/hop-off sightseeing bus pass! See Marienplatz, City Hall, and tons of other iconic landmarks. N...

Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Munich Hop-on/Hop-off City Tour (24-hours)
    • Royal Castles of Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Tour
    • Private tour of Munich's Viktualienmarkt with tasting (1.5 hours)
    • Nuremberg Private City Tour of Underground Cellars, Including Beer Tasting
    • Beer Museum in Kulmbach
    • Munich City Walking Beer Tour (3-hours)

What's this trip about?

    Get ready for an unforgettable journey to Germany! Included transportation, museum admission, tours, and tastings will have you thinking: it's ale good! Begin your adventure in the marvelous city of Munich. Enjoy the convenience and freedom of your included hop-on/hop-off sightseeing bus pass! See Marienplatz, City Hall, and tons of other iconic landmarks. Next, you'll feel like total royalty during your tour of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles. Nestled in the mountains amidst an idyllic landscape, these architectural wonders will leave you breathless. Back in central Munich, score some awesome souvenirs during your private tour of Viktualienmarkt and drink your way through a walking beer tour around Munich!  All aboard! Look out the window as you take the train to beautiful Nuremberg. Explore this beautiful, postcard-worthy old town filled with castles, Gothic churches, and peaceful squares. Enjoy a private city tour of Nuremberg's underground cellars, along with a beer tasting, of course!  You'll then hop aboard separate trains to Kulmbach and Bamberg. Take advantage of your included admission to the Beer Museum in Kulmbach, then wander through the UNESCO World Heritage old town of Bamberg.  Your trip will come full circle, with your last night spent in Munich. Happy sightseeing and happy drinking!

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityMunich
End CityGermany

Travel Themes

  • Culinary & Wine
  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Germany

Attractions

  • Bamberg
  • Munich
  • Neuschwanstein Castle
  • Nuremberg

Activities

  • Culture
  • Educational/ learning
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Trains & Rail

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare to Munich (MUC)
    • 3 nights in Munich at the Eden Hotel Wolff, or similar
    • Munich Hop-on/Hop-off City Tour
    • Tour to Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castles
    • Private tour of Munich's Viktualienmarkt
    • Standard-class train ticket from Munich to Nuremberg
    • 3 nights in Nuremberg at the Novotel Centre Ville, or similar
    • Nuremberg private city tour of underground cellars, including beer tasting
    • Standard-class train ticket from Nuremberg to Kulmbach
    • Admission to the Beer Museum in Kulmbach
    • Standard-class train ticket from Kulmbach to Bamberg
    • Standard-class train ticket from Bamberg to Nuremberg
    • Standard-class train ticket from Nuremberg to Munich
    • 1 night in Munich at the Eden Hotel Wolff, or similar
    • Munich Walking Beer Tour (3 hours)
    • Breakfast daily Please Note: City taxes may not be included in your room rate. If this is the case, you will be required to pay the hotel in destination. City taxes vary by hotel and are subject to change without notice, but typically are 5 Euro per person, per night.

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Munich!

Immerse yourself in the rich culture of magnificent Munich! Upon arrival, make your way to your first luxurious accommodation and spend the rest of the day at leisure. 

Take a stroll around Schwabing, a beautiful neighborhood in Munich, lined with lively restaurants, artsy shops, and gorgeous gardens. Stop in a local bar and relax with a liter!

Day 2 Munich

Recharge with a pleasant breakfast, then explore the city using your hop-on/hop-off bus pass! Your route includes tons of the city's highlights, including Marienplatz Square, City Hall, Church of our Lady, and the Viktualienmarkt.

Whenever you see a sight that strikes you, hop off, walk around, and take way too many pictures.

Day 3 Munich

Fuel up with breakfast, then grab your camera and prepare for a royally awesome day! During your tour of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles, gaze out at picture-perfect mountains and stunning landscapes. These jaw-dropping fairytale castles were once homes to...

Day 4 Munich - Nuremberg

Feel your eyes widen as you stroll through Viktualienmarkt, a popular market in Munich, filled with everything from fresh produce to delicate crafts. Follow your guide as he/she shares interesting facts and shows you the very best of Viktualienmarkt. Best part? The tastings, of course! 

In the afternoon, hop on the train to Nuremberg and settle into your next hotel. 

Day 5 Nuremberg

Ahh, wake up smiling. You're in Germany!

After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely day of sightseeing (and drinking beer). Explore Nuremberg's well-preserved old town, rich with castles, amazing architecture, and relaxing squares.

In the afternoon, you'll ...

Day 6 Nuremberg

Strap on comfy shoes, grab your camera, and get ready for a memorable day. Enjoy breakfast, then climb aboard the train to Kulmbach, where you'll visit a major beer museum! Continue by train to Bamberg, a charming area famous for its beer and UNESCO World Heritage status.

Unwind in a "biergarten" and revel in the relaxing, yet spirited atmosphere of these picturesque areas. 

Day 7 Nuremberg - Munich

Make the most of your last day in Germany! Rejuvenate with breakfast, then head back to Munich by train. Be sure to keep your eyes looking out the window; there's so much beautiful countryside that you won't want to miss!

Back in Munich, enjoy a special w...

Day 8 Depart Germany

Squeeze all your souvenirs into your luggage and head to the airport. Spend your flight home scrolling through priceless photos and dreaming about your next adventure!

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