Overview
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Sightseeing throughout the tour features the must-see attractions. In Munich, visit Marienplatz with its Old and New Town Halls and its famous Glockenspiel, re-creating a royal wedding from the 16th century. History buffs are sure to be delighted in Regensburg, where sightseeing features the 12th-century Stone Bridge, the oldest preserved bridge of its kind in Germany; the Porta Pretoria, gates to an ancient Roman fort built in the 2nd century; and St. Peter's Cathedral, dating back to the 13th century. Enjoy a Danube cruise on the Swarovski crystal boat. In Nuremberg, admire the impressive medieval ramparts as you walk through the pedestrian area of the charming Old Town.
Additionally, on this Germany tour, Globus has included special experiences to help you get a feel for Bavaria and to make your vacation unique. Among the many included features, you can sample a "medieval hot dog" at the Historic Sausage Kitchen in Regensburg, one of Germany's oldest restaurants. Here—where the locals congregate—feel the vibrant atmosphere and take in the remarkable views along the river. In picturesque Bamberg, the city with the largest historical center in Germany and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, taste "smoked beer," with its distinctive smoky flavor. And of course enjoy coffee with the traditional Black Forest cake.
Visit Neuschwanstein Castle, the fairytale castle of King Ludwig II nestled in the Bavarian Alps, with a horse-drawn carriage ride, as well as the Museum of Bavarian Kings, and a stop in the Passion Play village of Oberammergau.
These are just a few of the many features on this Bavarian Highlights tour. Between the historical sights, fascinating towns, unique included experiences, and a beautiful scenic backdrop, this is a vacation of a lifetime!
Highlights
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit Marienplatz; farewell dinner at a local restaurant
REGENSBURG Guided walking tour; LF enjoy a cruise with the Swarovski Crystal Boat; guided visit of the Thurn und Taxis Palace; LF taste a “medieval hot dog” at the Historic Sausage Kitchen
NUREMBERG Walking tour
BAYREUTH Orientation of Wagner’s city of festival fame
BAMBERG LF Taste “smoked beer”; guided walking tour
ROTHENBURG
Walking tour of the walled town
BLACK FORESTEnjoy Kaffee und Schwarzwaldkuchen (coffee and Black Forest cake)
LAKE CONSTANCE
OBERAMMERGAU
Orientation; excursion to King Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein Castle including a visit to the Museum of the Bavarian Kings and a horse-drawn carriage ride
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 8 breakfasts, 4 dinners
ARRIVE IN MUNICH, GERMANY
Day1
Time to relax or to start exploring the lively Bavarian capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
MUNICH–REGENSBURG
Day2
Germany’s “Secret Capital” comes alive during your guided sightseeing featuring the Olympic Stadium, built for the 1972 Olympics; the 1,000-foot-high Olympic Tower; Nymphenburg Palace; and the Königsplatz, used for Nazi rallies during World War II. Drive along the Ludwigstrasse, and see the Bavarian Arch of Triumph and Field Marshall Hall, a monumental loggia on the Odeonsplatz. Visit lively MARIENPLATZ with the Old and the New Town Halls and the gothic Frauenkirche. Arrive in Regensburg, and meet your Local Guide for a walking tour, featuring the Stone Bridge, the oldest preserved bridge of its kind in Germany; the Porta Pretoria, built in the 2nd century by Emperor Marcus Aurelius; and St. Peter’s Cathedral. Next, LF board the Swarovski crystal boat for a relaxing CRUISE on the Danube River. You won’t want to leave Regensburg without LF tasting a “medieval hot dog” at the Historic Sausage Kitchen.
Today’s Distance: 106 mi / 170 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
REGENSBURG–NUREMBERG
Day3
Visit the THURN UND TAXIS PALACE, a former Benedictine monastery that was converted into the residence of the Princes of Thurn und Taxis in 1812. This family started the first large-scale postal service in Europe in the 15th century. Continue to Nuremberg, known for its children’s toys and gingerbread. Admire the medieval ramparts as you walk through the pedestrian area of the charming Old Town. See St. Sebald Church, painstakingly reconstructed as a monument to peace from the rubble of near-total wartime destruction. Also admire the Schöner Brunnen, a 14th-century fountain dedicated to the Holy Roman Empire. It is said that it brings good luck to spin the two brass rings.
Today’s Distance: 90 mi / 145 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
NUREMBERG. EXCURSION TO BAYREUTH & BAMBERG.
Day4
This morning, stop in Bayreuth for an orientation of this city of festival fame. When Richard Wagner came to Bayreuth in 1871, he was not satisfied with the existing 18th-century Markgräfliches Opernhaus theater, so he had a new one built. Today, the Festival Hall is used exclusively for the Bayreuth Festival, and only works by Wagner are performed there. Continue to picturesque Bamberg, the city with the largest historical center in Germany and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. LF Taste “smoked beer,” with a distinctive smokey flavor imparted by using malted barley dried over an open flame. Later enjoy a guided walk along the cobblestone streets, and admire the architecture of the houses. Return to Nuremberg.
Today’s Distance: 140 mi / 225 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
NUREMBERG–ROTHENBURG–BLACK FOREST
Day5
A short drive delivers you to medieval Rothenburg with its ramparts and towers, cobblestone lanes, and 16th-century houses. Hear how the town survived the Thirty Years’ War, and shop for Christmas ornaments. Enter the Black Forest, associated with the Brother Grimm’s fairy tales and taste the delicious Kaffee und Schwarzwaldkuchen (coffee and Black Forest cake) which the area is famous for.
Today’s Distance: 261 mi / 420 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
BLACK FOREST–LAKE CONSTANCE–FÜSSEN AREA
Day6
Take a scenic drive this morning to sparkling Lake Constance, Europe’s largest freshwater reservoir. Enter the beautiful Bavarian Alps region.
Today’s Distance: 180 mi / 290 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
FÜSSEN AREA. NEUSCHWANSTEIN EXCURSION
Day7
Today, prepare for a journey into the past with a drive to nearby Schwangau. See two castles facing each other: Hohenschwangau, where King Ludwig spent much of his youth, and the one he built: magnificent NEUSCHWANSTEIN, the most famous in Germany and inspiration for Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty castle at his theme park. Follow your Local Guide through this fairytale castle on its craggy outcrop high above a sparkling lake. Also visit the MUSEUM OF THE BAVARIAN KINGS and travel in style on a HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDE.
Today’s Distance: 19 mi / 30 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
FÜSSEN AREA–OBERAMMERGAU–MUNICH
Day8
A short drive leads to Oberammergau, the quaint village known for the once-a-decade Passion Play. Time to browse for souvenirs, and you may wish to join an optional excursion to nearby King Ludwig’s Linderhof Castle. The smallest of the castles he built, it is the only one finished and where he stayed the most. Back in Munich this afternoon, you can return to Marienplatz and explore its many enticing shops. Tonight, a farewell dinner awaits at one of Munich’s lively restaurants to say auf Wiedersehen!
Today’s Distance: 93 mi / 150 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
MUNICH
Day9
. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Sheraton Arabellapark
First-Class
This sleek 446-room high-rise hotel close to the famous English Garden offers a choice of two restaurants serving market-fresh grill variations and healthy light Mediterranean fare. The stylish bar offers a variety of locally produced drinks, spirits, home made cakes and culinary delicacies and the Beer Garden offers the chance to indulge in some traditional Bavarian dishes and barbecued specialties (weather permitting). Leisure facilities include the city´s highest spa with panoramic views from the 23rd floor, a large wellness area including a heated swimming pool, Finnish sauna and steam bath. Free Wi-Fi access is available in the public areas; access in the rooms is subject to a fee (payable locally).
Location
Arabellastrasse 5, Muenchen, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
- Pool
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Hot Tub
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Currency Exchange
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Room Service
- Internet Access
- Voicemail
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Mini-bar
- Pay Movies
Best Western Premier Novina Hotel
Superior First-Class
A sleek 128 room hotel with a glass facade, stylish interiors, gourmet restaurant and designer bar. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all guestrooms and public areas of the hotel.
Location
Ziegetsdorfer Strasse 111, Regensburg, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Cable/Satellite
- Television
- Mini-bar
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Phone
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Alarm Clock
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Room Service
- Wake-Up Calls
- Window Opens
NH Collection Nuernberg City
Superior First-Class
Located in the heart of Nuremberg, this 244-room property has a striking modern design and offers a Free Wi-Fi connection throughout. The restaurant serves regional and Mediterranean food with a summer terrace for al fresco drinks and dining, other amenities include a contemporary bar and Gym with sauna and steam room.
Location
Bahnhofstrasse 19, Nuernberg, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Ice Machine
- Laundry Available
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Spa Services
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Pool
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- In-Room Safe
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Phone
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Smoking Rooms
- Television
Best Western Hofgut Sternen
First-Class
A comfortable hotel in typical Black Forest style, situated in a quiet park area within easy access from the B31 between Freiburg and Titisee. Nearby are mountain bike rentals, Black Forest cuckoo clock and glassblower's workshop with gift shop and St. Oswald's chapel, the oldest chapel of the Higher Black Forest.
Location
Hoellsteig 76, Breitnau, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Room Service
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- In-Room Safe
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Television
Mueller
First-Class
Situated at the end of Bavaria's famous "Romantic Road", this charming 40-room family run property is set in a stunning scenic setting, the perfect place from which to visit King Ludwig's Royal Castles. Regional Gourmet cuisine is served in the Bavarian-style restaurant which also has a cozy lounge area, sweet and savory snacks can be found in the casual bistro and Free Wi-Fi internet access is available in all public areas and guestrooms.
Location
Alpseestrasse 16, Hohenschwangau, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Gift Shop
- Restaurant On-Site
- Parking/Valet
- Concierge desk
- Free WiFi
- ATM
Room Facilities
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- Room Service
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- In-Room Safe
- Television
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Cable/Satellite
Best Western Plus Hotel Fuessen
First-Class
This modern smoke-free hotel with 88 spacious rooms is located just a stone's throw away from the historic city center of Füssen and offers Free Wi-Fi access, a fitness center, steam room and sauna. Hearty German dishes, Mediterranean and International specialties are served in the restaurant or weather permitting outside on the patio, for night owls, creative drinks can be enjoyed in the lounge bar.
Location
Augsburger Str. 18, Fussen, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Television
- Phone
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Hair Dryer
- Mini-bar
- Window Opens
