Castles & Lakes of Bavaria with Oberammergau for Groups

5 days from £979

A bunting-decked vintage paddle steamer crossing the calm waters of Lake Ammersee in golden evening light
Lake Ammersee
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Suggested Itinerary#

Your itinerary is exclusively yours to tailor to suit your group's interests and profile of your members. Here is our suggested itinerary:

Day 1 – Fly to Germany

Scheduled flight from London to Munich (regional flights available on request) – met by our tour manager who will accompany us throughout our tour – transfer in our private executive coach to the 3* Hotel Kolberbräu in Bad Tölz (or similar) for a four night stay on half board basis.

Day 2 – Herrsching am Ammersee & Andechs Abbey

This morning you can choose to enjoy time at leisure in the town of Herrsching am Ammersee or join an optional cruise on picturesque Lake Ammersee – in the afternoon we travel on to the gorgeous hilltop monastery of Andechs – founded in the 10th century, Andechs Abbey has long been a place of pilgrimage with relics reputed to come from Christ’s crown of thorns, and a victory cross of Charlemagne, whose army overran much of Western Europe in the 9th century.

Day 3 – Neuschwanstein Castle & Linderhof Palace

This morning we visit Neuschwanstein Castle, the ‘castle of the fairy tale king’ – the shy King Ludwig II had built the castle in order to withdraw from public life, but seven weeks after his death in 1886 Neuschwanstein was opened to the public and today it is one of the most popular of all Europe’s castles – we travel on to Linderhof Palace, built between 1874 and 1878 and the smallest of King Ludwig II’s three royal castles – Linderhof was originally intended as a hunting lodge but later he declared it would be a new Versailles, and the wonderful French Rococo interiors and beautiful parkland certainly reflect that ambition.

Day 4 – Oberammergau Passion Play

This morning we take the short journey to the village of Oberammergau and, after time for lunch, we take our seats for the Passion Play – the performance runs from 2.30pm till 10.30pm until 16th August and from 1.30pm till 9.30pm from 18th August, in each case with a three hour interval for included dinner – after the Play finishes we transfer back to our hotel.

Day 5 – Munich

We leave our hotel and travel to Munich – flight times permitting, there is the option of a guided city tour followed by free time for lunch, to relax or for sightseeing, before travelling to Munich Airport for our flight back home.

Remember, every element of this itinerary can be adjusted. If you'd like to change the days, add different activities, or adjust the pace, just let us know.

Features#

What's included in this tour is entirely yours to customise to suit your group's budget and preferences. Here is what we've suggested:

  • Category 3 Passion Play ticket (upgrade to Category 2 for £39 or Category 1 for £69)

  • 4 nights half board accommodation, including a 3 course dinner in Oberammergau

  • Full programme of included excursions

  • Return scheduled flights from London (regional flights available on request)

  • Professional tour manager

  • Executive coach in Germany

  • One free place per 15 paying passengers, from 16 people

Tailor your Features#

If you'd like to adjust what's included, perhaps a different hotel standard, more or fewer days, or different excursions, here are some alternatives:

  • Upgrade the Passion Play tickets to Category 2 or Category 1

  • Add one or two nights in Oberammergau, with Category A, B or C accommodation

  • Upgrade your Bavarian hotel

  • For more (or fewer) days

  • Fly from your local airport, or travel by coach with Channel crossings

  • Include UK airport coach transfers

  • Include all entrance fees & gratuities

  • Visit more (or fewer) sights*

* See Tailor your Sights for suggestions

Sights#

The places your group visits are exclusively yours to decide. Here are the main sights we've suggested:

  • Oberammergau Passion Play

  • Herrsching am Ammersee

  • Andechs Abbey

  • Neuschwanstein Castle

  • Linderhof Palace

  • Munich

Tailor your Sights#

If you'd prefer to visit different places, or if you'd like to add extra attractions that match your group's specific interests, here are some more suggestions:

  • Cruise on Lake Ammersee - a short trip on the picturesque lake at Herrsching

  • Guided city tour of Munich - on the final day, flight times permitting

Accommodation#

Where you stay is entirely yours to choose to match your group's preferences. Here is our suggested accommodation:

Four nights on half board basis, with one dinner in Oberammergau, at the 3* Hotel Kolberbräu in Bad Tölz (or similar). Facilities at the hotel include a restaurant and a bar and all rooms are en suite.

NB: This tour has no overnight stay in Oberammergau. The village is visited for the day of the Play, with the included dinner taken during the three hour interval, and the group returns to Bad Tölz afterwards.

Tailor your accommodation#

If you'd prefer different accommodation, perhaps a different hotel standard, location, or basis of accommodation, here are some alternative choices:

  • Add one or two nights in Oberammergau itself, rather than visiting for the day

  • Stay at a 4* hotel in Bavaria

  • With fewer dinners included

Extras#

The costs on top of your tour price can be tailored to suit your group's needs. Here is what we've listed as extras:

  • Upgrade Passion Play ticket to Category 2 £39 or Category 1 £69

  • Single room supplement £89

  • Insurance

  • Entrance fees to places of interest

  • Regional flight supplement (if any) – call for details

  • Optional guided tour & lake cruise

Many of these can be included in the tour price if you'd prefer. For example, we can include entrance fees, gratuities, or audio headphones as part of your overall cost.

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