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Fairytale Castles & Peaks of Bavaria and the Tyrol

Fully Escorted! Dinner, bed & breakfast throughout.

Some of the most iconic and picture-perfect settings in Austria and Germany, from dramatic Bavarian castles to spectacular alpine scenery. We visit Ettal Abbey as well as King Ludwig II’s Hohenschwangau Castle, Linderhof Palace and Neuschwanstein Castle – the inspiration for Sleeping Beauty’s majestic castle and features in ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’. Cable car to the summit of the imposing Zugspitze Mountain.

Day 1

We depart home area and make our way to Folkestone for our Eurotunnel crossing to France, we continue through France into Belgium and Germany making suitable refreshment stops enroute and arrive at our overnight hotel, Penta Hotel in Wiesbaden with time to relax before our evening meal.

Day 2

We depart our hotel after breakfast and head to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a stunning mediaeval town on the German Romantic Road in Bavaria, renowned for its well-preserved medieval architecture, cobblestone streets, and romantic charm. with well preserved half-timbered houses, narrow alleys, and fortified walls dating back to the Middle Ages. The Market Square (Marktplatz) features the Town Hall (Rathaus) with its hourly Glockenspiel and impressive tower offering panoramic views and the St. George’s Fountain (Georgsbrunnen). We continue through Germany and cross the border into Austria to our hotel, Hotel Edelweiss in Lermoos.

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Day 3

Day at leisure in Lermoos, we spend today at leisure in this picturesque village nestled in the Tyrolean Alps. Take advantage of our hotel’s extensive leisure facilities or exploring the local area.

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Day 4

Today we visit the most romantic castle in the world, King Ludwig II’s Neuschwanstein. Used as Walt Disney’s inspiration for Sleeping Beauty’s castle and featured in the film ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’, the mock-mediaeval architecture and stunning views must be seen to be believed. After time for lunch, we visit King Ludwig’s nearby childhood home, Hohenschwangau Castle, with its richly furnished interiors that exude a more ‘lived in’ feel. We then spend the rest of our day exploring the beautiful monastic town of Füssen, explore the medieval streets of Füssen’s Old Town, lined with colourful facades.

Please note: Both castles involve an uphill walk (there are buses or horses and carriages available at an extra charge) and there are steps within both castles.

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Day 5

Our first destination today is King Ludwig’s Linderhof Palace, where we admire intricately ornate interiors and the beautiful gardens, designed by Carl von Effner, which combine formal Baroquestyle with Italian Renaissance and landscaping. After time for lunch, we visit Ettal Abbey, a stunning Benedictine Monastery famous for its production of beer and cheese, both of which can be boughti n the adjoining shop.

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Day 6

Today we enjoy an amazing journey to the top of Germany’s highest mountain, the majestic Zugspitze, which sits at 2,962 metres above sea level with the Austrian-German border running through its western summit. We start our ascent from the Austrian side via the stunning cable car journey from nearby Ehrwald, soaking in some of the most dramatic views we will ever see. We spend some time at the summit, crossing into Germany, with time to admire the views of 400 mountain peaks spanning four countries, visible on clear days from the café and terraces. We then descend the German side of the mountain by cable car, before a cogwheel train transports us to the Bavarian town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

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Day 7

After breakfast, we depart our hotel and retrace our outward journey stopping at our overnight hotel, the Pentahotel in Wiesbaden. Time to relax before our evening meal.

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Day 8

We depart our hotel and make our way back to Coquelles, France for our return Eurotunnel crossing making suitable comfort stops enroute.

B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included

HOTEL EDELWEISS, LERMOOS ****

This fabulous 4-star hotel in Lermoos is nestled in the heart of the Tyrolean Alps in Austria. The bedrooms feature modern amenities and cosy furnishings. Many rooms offer panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, allowing guests to soak in the natural beauty of the Tyrolean landscape: Enjoy the hotel’s wellness facilities, which include a large swimming pool, spa area with sauna, steam room, and relaxation areas. Experience Tyrolean cuisine and international dishes at the hotel’s restaurant, often featuring locally sourced ingredients and specialties. Guests can expect warm hospitality and personalised service from the hotel staff.

PRICE INCLUDES

• Return Eurotunnel crossing

• 7 nights dinner, bed & breakfast

• Outward and return overnight accommodation at the Pentahotel, Wiesbaden, Germany

• 5 nights accommodation at the Edelweiss Hotel Lermoos, Austria

• Welcome drink on the first evening at the Edelweiss Hotel

• Free use of spa area (indoor pool, heated outdoor pool, sauna and gym) at the Edelweiss Hotel

• 1 night of music entertainment at the Edelweiss Hotel

• Tea/coffee after dinner at the Edelweiss Hotel

• Entrance to Neuschwanstein Castle

• Guided tour of Hohenschwangau Castle

• Guided tour of Linderhof Castle

• Entrance to Abbey of Ettal (Self-guided)

• Return journey on Zugspitze Cable Car

• All coach excursions as described

• Fully escorted by Karen Kirby

Passports are required.

TRAVEL OPTIONS

Upgrade your room (subject to availability). Supplements apply, call 01268 777 777, option 1

GROUP BOOKINGS

If you book 20 places all together on a day excursion, short break or holiday ONE GOES FREE

Please find below our pick up points (not all pick up points will be available on all departure dates). View the pick-up point you require, then you’ll see a list of dates which are/aren’t available from your pick up point.

Name	Address	Times
Barking	Station Parade, IG11 8TU	Failed View
Barkingside	Fullwell Cross, Bus Stop A - IG6 2EA	Failed View
Basildon	Cherrydown East Bus Stop, SS16 5GT, Basildon	Failed View
Brentwood	Brentwood, Outside The Dairyman	Failed View
Chalkwell Park	Chalkwell Park Bus Stop, London Road	Failed View
Chelmsford Victoria Road	Victoria Road CM1 1JR	Failed View
Collier Row	White Hart Lane - Bus Stop out Tythe Court RM7 8LZ	Failed View
Corringham Town Centre	Gordon Road, Bus Stop near Grover Walk SS17 7EY	Failed View
Cranham	Front Lane/Moor Lane Junction Bus Stop RM14 1XJ Outside Restaurant Opp. Car Park	Failed View
Dagenham	Church Elm Lane, Bus Stop L - RM10 9QS	Failed View
Depot	Depot, Princess Road, Rayleigh	Failed View
Galloway Pickup	Pickup tba for Galloway	Failed View
Hadleigh Church	Hadleigh Church, Bus Layby	Failed View
Harold Wood	Bus Stop A, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0DR	Failed View
Hockley Spa	Hockley Spa, Bus Stop outside the Library	Failed View
Holiday Inn, Brentwood	Holiday Inn Brentwood	Failed View
Hornchurch.	Hornchurch Town Centre, outside Sutton Arms	Failed View
Hutton	Hutton, Bus Stop just past the Chequers Pub	Failed View
Ilford	Ilford, Bus Stop outside 6 Clements Road, IG1 1BA	Failed View
Kavanaghs Rd	Kavanaghs Road/London Road, Brentwood	Failed View
Palace Theatre	Palace Theatre Bus Stop	Failed View
Pitsea	Outside what was Gala Bingo Hall, Pitsea	Failed View
Queensway	Queensway Bus Stop (Behind the Odeon Cinema)	Failed View
Rayleigh Stn	Rayleigh Railway Station	Failed View
Romford	St Edwards Way - Bus Stop H - RM1 3DQ Out: Romford Shopping Hall	Failed View
Sadlers Farm	Bus Stop on A13, just before Sadlers Farm roundabout, nr Romsey Road	Failed View
Shenfield Stn	Shenfield Station, outside what was Barclays Bank	Failed View
Shepherd & Dog Crays Hill	Shepherd & Dog, Crays Hill	Failed View
Shotgate	Shotgate Post Office	Failed View
South Green	Grange Parade Bus Stop, South Green, Billericay	Failed View
Stanford Rookery Corner	Rookery Corner Stanford	Failed View
Sun Corner	Sun Corner London Road - Billericay	Failed View
Thames Drive	Thames Drive Bus Stop	Failed View
The Elms	Bus Stop outside Elms Public House, Leigh on Sea	Failed View
The Oak Grays	The Oak Public House, Lodge Lane, Grays	Failed View
Thorpe Bay Stn	Thorpe Bay Station, Acacia Drive (opp Station)	Failed View
Thurrock Services,	Thurrock Services Coach Park, RM16 3BG	Failed View
Upminster	Bus Stop M, St Mary's Lane- Upminster Outside St.Laurence Church RM14 2QJ	Failed View
Vic Hse Cnr, Rayleigh Rd	Vic House Corner, (Rayleigh Road)	Failed View
Websters Way	Websters Way, Rayleigh (but High Street on return)	Failed View
White Horse	White Horse,Southchurch Road, Southend	Failed View
Whittinghams Grg	Whittinghams Garage, opp Rochford Railway Station	Failed View
Wickford	Halls Corner, opposite Police Station, Wickford	Failed View
Woodford Green	Snakes Lane East, Bus Stop R - IG8 7HU	Failed View