7-Day Bavaria Tour Packages

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• 5 Day Bavaria Itinerary, incl. Munich and Neuschwanstein Castle

  Rich Bavarian culture fills 5 days starting at Munich's Hofbräuhaus and Marienplatz. Fairy-tale Neuschwanstein Castle beckons, followed by choices between Zugspitze ascent or Königssee cruising, with Hotel Jedermann as home base.

  

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  • Day 1

    Arriving in Munich

    Plan for about an hour to get through baggage claim and customs at Munich Airport. A private transfer to central Munich takes 45-60 minutes depending on traffic. As one traveler said: "The hotel arrangements were smooth, and when complications arose (like train strikes), they kept in contact, updating us and offering alternatives."

    
  • Day 2

    Munich Walking Tour

    Start with a 2.5-hour walking tour of Munich's historic center. Meet at Marienplatz 10 minutes before the tour starts. You'll visit the Viktualienmarkt food market, Frauenkirche cathedral and the iconic Hofbräuhaus beer hall. Bring €5-10 cash per person to tip your guide. A past visitor noted: "It was an organized way to get to know Germany, though keep coins handy for public restrooms - our first adventure with paying for a WC was a bit dramatic!"

    
  • Day 3

    Neuschwanstein Castle Day Trip

    Take an early train from Munich's main station to Füssen. The ride takes 2 hours. From Füssen catch the local bus to Hohenschwangau village. Book your castle entry time ahead since afternoon slots usually have shorter lines. The walk up to the castle takes 30-40 minutes. Wear good walking shoes and bring water. If you need it there's a shuttle bus up for €3. The best photos are from Marienbrücke bridge but expect to wait in line during busy seasons.

    
  • Day 4

    Choose Your Alpine Adventure

    Option 1 - Zugspitze: Take an 80-minute train ride to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The cable car to Germany's highest peak costs about €60. Go early before afternoon clouds roll in. Option 2 - Königssee: Take a 2.5-hour train to Berchtesgaden then bus to the lake. The boat ride costs €25 and gives you amazing views of the Berchtesgaden Alps. Sit on the right side to get the best photos of St. Bartholomä Church. The boat guides do a traditional trumpet echo demonstration and the middle seats offer the best sound.

    
  • Day 5

    Departure

    Schedule your transfer pickup 3 hours before your flight. Add 30 minutes if you're traveling during rush hour (7-9 AM). Pack any heavy shopping in checked bags since carry-on rules are strict at Munich Airport.

    

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• Main River biketour | Würzburg to Frankfurt

  Rolling vineyards and medieval towns mark this 236km journey from Würzburg to Frankfurt over 7 days. UNESCO sites and historic Miltenberg highlight the route, with 3-4 star hotels providing comfortable accommodations.

  

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  • Wurzburg Germany

    19 mi

  • Wertheim Germany

    12 mi

  • Miltenberg Germany

    19 mi

  • Aschaffenburg Germany

    22 mi

  • Frankfurt-am-Main Germany

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• 7 Day Munich And Vienna By Train

  

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  • Munich Germany

    55 mi

  • Neuschwanstein Germany

    55 mi

  • Munich Germany

    220 mi

  • Vienna Austria

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