The Southernmost German region will surprise you with new experiences while travelling in Bavaria. Exploring the charming Bavarian countryside, Alpine scenery, towns and villages you will gain a great many cultural experiences.
Bavaria offers a rich heritage of customs and beliefs reflected by many local religious and secular festivals. These cultural traditions date back to medieval times. Enjoy its international atmosphere and the many genuine Bavarian locations and restaurants in town.
You will end the trip travelling from Munich to Berlin. From humble village beginnings to the capital of the mighty kingdom, then empire, through darkness and division of the Nazi and Communist eras and back to its glory as of the defining capital of European culture, trends and fanciness - what a place to tell stories about!The Southernmost German region will surprise you with new experiences while travelling in Bavaria. Exploring the charming Bavarian countryside, Alpine scenery, towns and villages you will gain a great many cultural experiences.
Bavaria offers a rich heritage of customs and beliefs reflected by many local religious and secular festivals. These cultural traditions date back to medieval times. Enjoy its international atmosphere and the many genuine Bavarian locations and restaurants in town.
You will end the trip travelling from Munich to Berlin. From humble village beginnings to the capital of the mighty kingdom, then empire, through darkness and division of the Nazi and Communist eras and back to its glory as of the defining capital of European culture, trends and fanciness - what a place to tell stories about!
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Munich
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Upon arrival in Munich, you will pick up your rental car at the airport and drive to your centrally located hotel. In the afternoon, you can visit the city at your leisure. Munich is one of the top European travel and business destinations. You can go on a hop on-hop off city tour of Munich. Major sights include the theKönigsplatzwith its Greek and Roman-inspired architectural setting, Ludwigstrasseand the university quarter of Schwabing.
Accommodation
25hours Hotel München The Royal Bavarian★4 star
Activities
Munich
Transportations
Rental Car from Munich Airport to Munich
Destinations
Munich
Day 2
Visit Neuschwanstein Castle
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You will drive through the beautiful Upper Bavarian landscapes offering you great impressions of the marvellous Alpine scenery on your way to the "Royal countryside". You will visit Linderhof Castle, the most intimate of Ludwig's castles. Next, you will drive to Neuschwanstein with a short stop at Oberammergau, the village famous for its Passion Play. In the late afternoon, you will drive back to Munich.
Accommodation
25hours Hotel München The Royal Bavarian★4 star
Activities
Linderhof Castle
Oberammergau
Neuschwanstein Castle
Transportations
Rental Car from Munich to Linderhof Palace
Rental Car from Linderhof Palace to Oberammergau
Self-Driving from Neuschwanstein Castle to Munich
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Munich
Ettal
Oberammergau
Schwangau
Day 3
Travel to Baden-Baden by Train
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This morning you will leave Munich by train (1st day of using the German Rail pass!) and travel to Baden-Baden, along with Wiesbaden the most famous and oldest spa in Germany, originating from the time of the Roman Emperor Caracalla. In the afternoon, you will have a guided walking tour.
Accommodation
Leonardo Royal Hotel Baden-Baden★4 star
Activities
Baden-Baden
Transportations
Train from Munich to Baden-Baden
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Munich
Baden-Baden
Day 4
Explore Black Forest Region
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In the morning, you will explore the beauty of the Black Forest landscapes by venturing out on a private tour of the scenic Black Forest Highway to Mummelsee (Lake Mummel) and Sasbachwalden, a picturesque village located in a beautiful valley. In case of interest, we can arrange for a wine sampling experience in the wine-growing town Kappelrodeck. Optionally you can make a half-day trip to Strasbourg on the French side across the River Rhine to taste the cuisine in Alsace that is famous all over France?
Accommodation
Leonardo Royal Hotel Baden-Baden★4 star
Activities
Mummelsee
StrasbourgOptional Activity
Transportations
Rental Car from Baden-Baden to Mummelsee
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Baden-Baden
Seebach
Strasbourg
Day 5
Visit Heidelberg
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Today, you will give yourselves an early start to depart by train to Dresden via Heidelberg where you will enjoy a stop-over including a sightseeing tour with a local guide in Heidelberg with its impressive castle. Onward journey to Dresden in the early afternoon to arrive there in the evening.
Accommodation
Holiday Inn Dresden - am Zwinger, an IHG Hotel★4 star
Activities
Heidelberg
Heidelberg Castle
Transportations
Train from Baden-Baden to Dresden
Private Driver from Heidelberg to Frankfurt
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Baden-Baden
Heidelberg
Dresden
Day 6
Visit Dresden
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Today you will marvel at Dresden, the Saxonian Baroque jewel on your guided tour with a local guide in the old town to Our Lady's Church (Frauenkirche). In the afternoon, you will continue your onward journey by train to Berlin.
Accommodation
Hotel AMANO Grand Central - Berlin Hbf★3 star
Activities
Guided Tour of Dresden
Transportations
Train from Dresden to Berlin
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Dresden
Berlin
Day 7
Discover Berlin
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Your journey will finally take you all the way from Munich to Berlin. Berlin! From humble village beginnings to the capital of the mighty kingdom, then empire, through darkness and division of the Nazi and Communist eras and back to its glory as of the defining capital of European culture, trends and fanciness - what a place to tell stories about! Today, on a guided tour you will journey from the east to the west, crossing times, rivers and stories that, especially in the last 200 years, have shaped not only the city but the entire world.
Accommodation
Hotel AMANO Grand Central - Berlin Hbf★3 star
Activities
Guided Walking Tour of Berlin
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Berlin
Day 8
Departure Day
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Today is your last day on the Munich to Berlin trip. You will check out from the hotel and fly to your final destination. Auf wiedersehen!
Transportations
Taxi from Berlin to Berlin Brandenburg Airport Willy BrandtOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Berlin
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What’s included?
7 nights accommodation
9 activities
7 breakfasts
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Airport transfer
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entrance fees
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
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AU$ 3,150/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Germany, France in 8 days
4-star, 3-star accommodation
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