Group tour Operator for holidays to Bavaria, Germany

Travel to Germany

Take a short sea crossing to Calais and continue across France. After making an overnight stop, continue into Germany the following day. The spectacular Bavarian landscape unfolds as you travel to your hotel in Bavaria for the next 5 nights.

Oberammergau

For centuries, the German village Oberammergau has staged its depiction of the betrayal and suffering of Jesus Christ. Revisited and refined every ten years, the Passion Play has grown into a must-see event. On a guided walking tour you will learn about this traditional event and take a backstage tour of the theatre where the play is held.  The rest of the day is at leisure.

Linderhof and Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Today we visit one of Bavaria’s architectural wonders. Linderhof Palace, the smallest of the palaces built by Ludwig II, is famous for its ostentatious, chandelier-filled rooms. A guided tour includes the Hall of Mirrors, the Peacock Throne and an artificial grotto with a wave-making machine. Afterwards, travel to Garmisch–Partenkirchen, a town formed of two villages.  See the distinct character of these quaint towns surrounded by mountains. Why not hop on one of the many cable cars which will whisk you up to the mountain peaks where you can relax and enjoy magnificent alpine views – and perhaps try a delicious German cake too.

Schloss Neuschwanstein, Füssen and Lake Forggensee

Today we visit the remarkable Schloss Neuschwanstein. Surrounded by the Ammergau, Lechtal and Tannheim Alps, the spires of this castle inspired have made their mark on the world of film in The Great Escape and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and will strike a chord with fans of Disney, having inspired the iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle. It was built by King Ludwig II in the 19th Century as a private retreat. Ludwig was notoriously reclusive, and insisted that the castle’s design reflect the height of architectural romanticism. Leaving the castle we head to the nearby medieval town of Füssen, situated on picturesque Lake Forggensee. There’s free time to visit the fascinating Museum of Bavarian Kings, where you can see Ludwig II’s famous blue and gold robe, or perhaps take a lake cruise.

Note: Castle Neuschwanstein is located at the top of a steep hill, usually accessible by bus or horse & carriage. There are many steps inside the building.

Munich Sightseeing

Today we travel into Munich, the Bavarian capital. Take a guided walking tour and see Marienplatz, the spacious square at the centre of the Altstadt, home to the exuberant mock-Gothic Neues Rathaus (New City Hall) that has a glockenspiel that plays at 11am. Perhaps visit the Residenz, a sumptuous palace laid out around seven courtyards and one of the great treasure houses of Europe, or see the Cuvilliés-Theater, a jewel-like baroque auditorium. If time permits, head for the Englischer Garten, one of the largest public parks in the world with a rotunda with a lovely view of the city skyline. Last but not least, pop in to the Hofbräuhaus. Built in 1896, it’s the most famous of Munich’s beer halls.

Return to the UK

It’s time to leave Bavaria and return to the UK. Make an overnight stop en-route back to Calais for the return crossing.