TOUR – MONACO AND CASTLES OF BAVARIA

Duration

4 days, 3 nights

Formula

Guaranteed Departures

Group Size

person

Overview

Ludwig II, King of Bavaria, ruled for about two decades from 1864 to 1886. Enigmatic, a lover of medieval and baroque art, a connoisseur of ancient German sagas, Ludwig II had a number of splendid castles built in Bavaria. These are sumptuous and elegant mansions surrounded by parks and gardens. All wrapped up in a fairy-tale atmosphere. The castles of Herrenchiemsee, Neuschwanstein , Hohenschwangau and Linderhof fascinate and intrigue visitors and take a step back in time. A visit to Munich, a vibrant and elegant city with its monuments, numerous museums, and the world’s best beers takes us back to the beating heart of Germany.

In cooperation with Caldana Europe Travel Tour Operator.

HIGHLIGHTS

Departures: August 31.
Guaranteed departure with a minimum of 8 people from all over Italy
If the minimum number is not reached within 21 days before departure, the trip will be cancelled and the fee paid will be refunded
To reach the city of departure, as an alternative to arriving on your own, you can use the shuttle service, which operates extensively in more than 190 locations in Italy. This is a collective transportation service on vehicles such as buses, minibuses, or passenger cars (depending on the number of participants) with stops along the way for other customers to get on, according to the reservations received. On board the shuttle, seat assignment is free. It is possible to request to depart from the nearest highway exit along the scheduled line (always subject to reconfirmation based on reservations).

Itinerary

DAY 1.

Meet with tour leader in Verona and start the journey by motor coach to Brenner Pass, Austria and Germany. Free lunch along the way. In the afternoon, arrive at Lake Chiemsee, the largest lake in Bavaria, located east of Munich. Aboard a boat you reach the island of Herrenchiemsee. Tour (with audio guides) of Herrenchiemsee Castle, particularly beloved by King Ludwig II. Here he spent part of his youth and hosted the great composer and friend Richard Wagner. At the end of the visit return to the mainland and depart for Munich. On arrival settle in the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 2.

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for southern Bavaria. Visit the Castles of Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein (with audio guides), commissioned by King Ludwig II in the majestic landscape of the Bavarian Alps. The former is a neo-Gothic mansion, in whose rooms frescoes celebrate the German chivalric sagas dear to Richard Wagner. Here the king spent part of his childhood. Neuschwanstein Castle, on the other hand, is a building with tall towers that inspired Walt Disney's animations in some famous films. Stop in Oberammergau, where the facades of houses and buildings are decorated with trompe l'oeil frescoes. Return to Munich. Dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 3.

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, guided city tour: the Marienplatz, the heart of Munich; the Church of Our Lady; the Palace of the Dukes of Bavaria; and the Hofbräuhaus, a former brewery. the Maximilianeum; the Royal Square where splendid neoclassical buildings such as the Glyptothek stand; the elegant Ludwigstrasse; the Karolinenplatz; the Pinakothek (exterior) Free lunch. In the afternoon, visit Nymphenburg Castle (with audio guides). The spacious Baroque complex, west of Monaco, was built as the summer residence of the Elector Princes of Monaco. In addition to the castle, the majestic Baroque court complex includes a number of important collections and the park enchants with waterways and pavilions. Dinner at the brewery. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 4.

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, depart for southernBavaria for a visit to theCastle of Linderhof, the smallest of the castlesbuilt by Ludwig II on the model of the PetitTrianon of theRegion ofVersailles but undoubtedly the monarch's most beloved. At the end of the visit departure for Garmisch Partenkirchen and Innsbruck. In the course of the afternoon, crossing theBrenner border. In the evening, arrival in Verona and return to the place of departure.

The fee includes / The fee does not include

Roundtrip travel by GT coach
Accommodation in four-star hotels in double rooms with private facilities
HALF BOARD treatment from dinner on the 1st day to breakfast on the last day
Guided tours as scheduled
Companion for the duration of the trip

Registration Fee
Any airline flights, airport taxes and transfer to and from the airport
Shuttle service to the starting location. Shuttle service is available at more than 190 departure locations; contact the agency if you wish to take advantage of this service for availability and cost. From Eur 39.00 to Eur 79.00 per person
Drinks with meals
Meals not explicitly stated in the program
Entrance fees to exhibitions, museums and sites; (entrance fees for Herrenchiemsee Castle, Hohenschwangau Castle, Neuschwanstein Castle, Linderhof Castle, Nymphenburg Castle: € 66.50 per person. Approximate fee and subject to reconfirmation)
Extras in general and anything not specifically mentioned under "The fees include"

Tour's Location

from 639

Date

12/26/2024

Adults

Age 18+

Children

Age 6-17

Infant

Age 0-5

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