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Itinerary
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Stop At: Oktoberfest, Theresienwiese 7, 80336 Munich, Bavaria Germany

PICK-UP AT YOUR HOTEL/ADDRESS INCLUDED: According to your wishes we will pick you up between 6:00 AM and 11 AM ***** Between 6:00 AM - 6:30 AM you SKIP-THE-CROWDS!
(In Winter at 7:00 AM) ***** If you don't mind any crowds, but want to sleep longer, choose any departure time until 11:00 AM! *****

FROM NOW ON IT MEANS FOR YOU:
• Look forward to a journey exclusively for your group in our comfortable new VW Minivan

• But above all, look forward to your well trained guide with more than 20 years of professional experience

• Let him give you any worth knowing information about all the sights, the country & King Ludwig II., and obtain valuable insider tips how to make the most of your time at the castles visits

• Prolong this trip for 2 more hours: Time enough to enjoy sights longer or to see something new, e.g. Linderhof Palace. Soon we pass the place, where King Ludwig I, (Ludwig II's Grandfather), celebrated his wedding more than 200 years ago, which we know today as the Oktoberfest!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Starnberger See, Possenhofener Str. 5, 82319, Starnberg, Bavaria Germany

20 min later we reach the impressive Lake Starnberg, also known as the “Dukes lake”. You are taken to the summer residences of Sissi, the pretty but unfortunate Empress of Austria. We will tell you about the strange relationship between her and Ludwig II., and why he didn't want to marry Sissis younger sister...
After a short stroll to the beach we can see the only island of the lake (which was in royal possession, too) and the place where he died under mysterious circumstances.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Schloss Neuschwanstein, Neuschwansteinstrasse 20, 87645 Schwangau, Bavaria Germany

After one more hour journey through the rural Bavarian countryside we approach the range of the Alps and can see the towers of Neuschwanstein at an altitude of about 1000m/3000ft.

Soon we will reach the little village of Hohenschwangau which is the starting point for both castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. It should take only some minutes, until your guide gets the tickets (NEUSCHWANSTEIN INCLUDED) and a very detailed map for you.

Whether you want to walk up to the castles, take the shuttle-bus or the horse-drawn carriage you can be accompanied by your guide. We are also happy to guide you through the spectacular Pöllat gorge as well as to the magnificent viewpoint Marie's bridge -> THE GORGE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED!
The guided tours in each castle take approx. 35 min, in case of Neuschwanstein you'll walk for another 15 min through many more rooms by yourself. About the particularities of these rooms you will be well informed by your guide, as well as of possibilities for lunch.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Queen Mary's Bridge (Marienbrucke), Wanderweg Zur Bleckenau Schwangau, 87645, Bavaria Germany

Mary's bridge ("Marienbrücke") - THE TOP VIEWPOINT - built in 1866 by King Ludwig II is one of the most famous in the world! It can be easily reached by a shuttle bus (€ 3.00 p.p.) from the parking lot or on a nice 40-minute uphill hike. From the bridge you'll reach the castle entrance within a 20-minute walk downhill and pass one more magnificent viewpoint! PLEASE NOTE: For departures after 8 a.m., there may be waiting times for both the shuttle bus and access to the bridge! But not far from Mary's bridge you can reach another spectacular viewpoint - without waiting! In snow and ice, both viewpoints are not accessible.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Pöllat Waterfall, 87645 Schwangau, Germany

A hike through the wildly romantic POELLAT GORGE with its numerous smaller and larger waterfalls, gravel banks, catwalks along steeply sloping rock cliffs and last but not least spectacular views of Mary's-bridge is a highly recommended alternative to reach Neuschwanstein Castle. ***** PLEASE NOTE: Due to rock securing work, the entire gorge is closed until further notice ***** (OPTIONAL): AS A MORE THAN EQUAL ALTERNATIVE, you can - together with your guide - take a unique walk along a rushing mountain creek through woods and meadows with happy cows. Experience during these 15 or 45 minutes unique views of Neuschwanstein Castle and look forward to refreshing drinks (and typical bavarian food) in a real alpine hut - all this with the most magnificent castle view! (see our photos!) ***** If you like, you can earn the famous view of the '2 Royal Castles with Lake Alpsee and Swan lake and the rugged Allgäu mountains in the background' after a 30-min (one-way) mountain hike.

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Schloss Hohenschwangau, Schwangau -Ortsteil Hohenschwangau, 87645 Hohenschwangau, Bavaria Germany

(OPTIONAL): Just as worth seeing is Hohenschwangau castle, the neo-gothic summer residence of Ludwig II's father, King Maximilian II. with Ludwig's spectacular children's room.
For the 35 min guided tour a Skip-the-line-ticket can be booked, too. (Entrance fee (2023) € 21.00 per person aged 7 and more, plus 2.50 € per person Skip-the-line surcharge). PLEASE NOTE: If you want to visit Hohenschwangau castle as well, you have to book the option "XXL - Time Credit".

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Schloss Linderhof, Linderhof 12, 82488 Ettal, Bavaria Germany

SKiP-THE-LiNE TiCKETS INCLUDED! Linderhof Palace, King Ludwig's smallest but most intimate castle, is located in a lonely Alpine valley with breathtaking french baroque design and famous Bavarian trick paintings.
For a while we pass Austrian territory on our approx. 50 minutes way to Linderhof on a breathtaking drive along the mountain lake Plansee.
PLEASE NOTE: The Venus Grotto, located in the gardens of Linderhof, IS CLOSED due to restoration works until 2025!

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Oberammergau, Oberammergau, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria

Shortly after visiting Linderhof we reach the world-famous Passion Play Village OBERAMMERGAU, where you should accompany your guide on a 20-minute guided tour. Marvel at the partly over 200-year-old wall paintings as well as the Passion Play Theatre. Take advantage of your subsequent free time to stroll in the historic center, where you will find a huge range of the famous wood carvings, including numerous cribs and other enchanting Christmas items.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Alpine Coaster, Kreislainenweg, 82487 Oberammergau, Germany

(OPTIONAL): A nearby chairlift takes you through the magnificent alpine world to a cosy mountain restaurant and to the start of the adventurous ALPINE COASTER at 1,270 m (4.170 ft) altitude: With the 1st world's longest weatherproof toboggan run with magnetic brakes, you can reach the valley at a length of 2,600 meters (1,6 miles) with breathtaking views and adventurous curves. ***** Open 1 April - early November 2023 ...
Prices (2023): Adults: € 15.50/Children 8-15 years: € 12.00 *****

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ettal Abbey, Kaiser-Ludwig-Platz 1, 82488 Ettal, Bavaria Germany

If you want to see (and understand) another baroque masterpiece concerning church decorations, inserted in a 12-page domed room from the 14th century, you should follow your guide in the Ettal Benedictine monastery near a little passo, just 5 minutes’ drive away from Oberammergau.
From there it will take another hour back to Munich.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Pilgrimage Church of Wies, Wies 12, 86989 Steingaden, Bavaria Germany

Another unforgetable stop will be at one of the overwhelming baroque churches. Your guide will provide you with all the worth knowing information, for example about the very popular Wies-Church, or – what we not recommend less – one of the other churches on the way, which are still "secret tips", quiet and peaceful far away from the tourist masses.
After approx. 1 more hour we reach the outskirts of Munich and your guide brings you safe through the rush-hour back to your hotel or any other address in Munich.

Duration: 25 minutes

• SKIP-THE-LINE entrance fees for Neuschwanstein AND Linderhof Castle - even at short notice!
• Drive in new luxurious/comfortable Mercedes or VW-Minivan (a/c)
• Licensed, friendly and passionate Guide
• Tour length: 9 or 10.5 hours
• Spanish-/Portuguese-/French speaking guide on request
• Mineral water
• No hidden costs!
• Please indicate under "Special Requirements" your Nr. of children who are 17 years or younger
• COVID-19 SAFE!
• Entry/Admission - Schloss Neuschwanstein
• Entry/Admission - Schloss Linderhof

• If desired: Entrance fee Hohenschwangau Castle (2023): € 23.50 p.P/€ 2.50 for children younger than 6 years
• If desired: Alpine Coaster (2023): Adults € 15.50/Children 8-15 years € 12.00
• Only if you can not walk the whole route from car park to Neuschwanstein castle, you might need:
• a) Shuttle bus (to Marie's bridge/not operating during snow and ice) (€ 4.00 ATTENTION: does not operate during snow and ice!) and/or:
• b) Horse-drawn hybrid carriage (€ 8.00 up/€ 4.00 down)
• For the shuttle bus and the horse-driven carriage no reservation possible; waiting times possible!)
• Lunch
• Gratuities

• Infant seats available
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Stroller accessible
• Wheelchair accessible
• Are you able to walk slightly uphill from the car park to Neuschwanstein castle - approx. 1,5 km/1 mile within 45 minutes? If not, we have to calculate additional (waiting-) time for the horse-hybrid carriage or the Shuttle bus (not operating during snow and ice) – Anyway, an approx. 450 meters/0.28 miles uphill walk (up to 15 % slope) or an approx. 500 meters/0.3 miles downhill walk (up to 19 % gradient) from the respective terminal to the entrance of the castle have to be managed in any case! We can accompany you so that you can reach your castle tour in time.
• In Neuschwanstein Castle itself, a total of 346 stairs (up and down) have to be mastered. If you have a corresponding medical certificate about walking disability or mobility restriction or similar --> please inform us IMMEDIATELY after your booking! <-- we can request an exclusive LIFT SERVICE only for you with a maximum of one accompanying person, accompanied by the castle staff. The elevator service is at no extra cost, but (due to fire regulations) the number of tours with this service is very limited and must be reconfirmed by the castle authority.
• To Hohenschwangau castle there is a carriage service (not in winter season) almost from door-to-door. You have to climb stairs up to the 3rd floor and back (no elevator).
• In Linderhof castle you have to walk only approx. two times 10 minutes (relatively flat) and in the 30 minutes tour of the castle you have to climb stairs to the first floor.
• Each castle can be reached also with strollers, but they are not allowed during the tour of the interiors.
• If you want to reach Neuschwanstein castle by the "breathtaking" hike through the spectacular Gorge (approx. 45 to 60 minutes) on a well-developed path (not suitable for strollers, 1/4 of the distance are stairs), suitable footwear is required (for example hiking boots). In case of unsuitable weather or during maintenance work, the path through the gorge remains closed!
• Photo credit: Bild #2 (Neuschwanstein und Hohenschwangau) © Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung (neuschwanstein(dot)de), Bild #3 (Schloss Neuschwanstein) mit freundlicher Genehmigung © Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung (neuschwanstein(dot)de), Fotograf: Anton Brandl
• Most travelers can participate
• Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
• There are no longer any COVID-19 restrictions (as of January 2, 2023). All our guides are fully vaccinated. --> Travel with us 100% safe in the highest comfort!
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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