Fairytale Castles of Germany

Arrival 

Welcome to the magnificent capital of Bavaria! Upon arrival, you meet your driver and head for your centrally-located hotel. After check-in, the rest of the evening is free for you to enjoy Munich on your own.

Munich City Tour

After breakfast, you meet your private guide and go on a fascinating 3-hour tour of Munich's beautiful old town to get an insight into the city's turbulent 850-year history.

With its exuberant atmosphere and vitality, Munich is one of Europe's great cultural centers. Enjoy your city tour around Marien Square, Church of Our Lady, and Residenz Palace. In the ancient part of the town, the world-famous Hofbräuhaus, the medieval town gates, and the colorful open-air market Viktualienmarkt are waiting for you. Munich’s elegant Maximilian Street offers views of the Bavarian Parliament, Deutsches Museum, Royal Palace, and the Opera House. You also pass by Theatiner Church, Hall of Generals (Feldherrnhalle), and House of Arts, the Bavarian National Museum, and the Angel of Peace.

After the tour, you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure.

Neuschwanstein Castle & Linderhof Palace Exploration

Embark on a private, guided day tour from Munich to two of Bavaria’s most enchanting landmarks. Explore the fairy-tale Neuschwanstein Castle, renowned for its stunning architecture and the legend of King Ludwig II. Today, Neuschwanstein is one of the most popular of all the palaces and castles in Europe. Every year, 1.4 million people visit "the castle of the fairy-tale king". Each summer, around 6,000 visitors a day stream through rooms that were initially intended for a single inhabitant. Discover the castle’s rich history and its inspiration for Walt Disney’s creations. 

On your return, enjoy a visit to the opulent Linderhof Palace, another masterpiece of King Ludwig II, nestled in the picturesque Bavarian Alps. During your visit, you will participate in a group tour of the palace, with a maximum of 40 people. The tour duration is 25 minutes, and it will be led by an official guide from Linderhof Palace. If you prefer a more personalized experience, please feel free to contact us directly to arrange a private tour of Linderhof Palace.

Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and meet your private driver for the transfer.

Arrival in Nuremberg 

Welcome to the second-largest city of Bavaria - Nuremberg! Upon arrival walk to your centrally-located hotel. After check-in, you have the rest of the evening free.

Exploration of Franconia Castle Road

After breakfast at your hotel, meet your private guide-driver and start a trip to Bamberg to explore this UNESCO town and the surrounding castles. Start your exploration of Bamberg with the Town Hall standing in the middle of the Regnitz River and accessible by two bridges. The Old Town Hall's frescoes always impress as they lend the facades a three-dimensional quality achieved with trompe d'oeil architecture.

Continue to witness Bamberg Cathedral, which in less than two centuries was burned to the ground twice, and twice rebuilt, with the final construction taking place in the 13th century. Before arriving at Altenburg Castle courtyard, you’ll have the chance to see Klein-Venedig ("Little Venice"), a collection of 19th-century fishermen’s houses along one bank of the river. From Altenburg Castle, enjoy a panoramic view of the city and the surrounding countryside.

Following a stop for lunch, you leave Bamberg to discover Schloss Rentweinsdorf - a castle complex with outbuildings and a park at the site of a former moated castle significantly determines the townscape. The elegant Rococo complex is still inhabited and is not open to the public. Continue to the Schloss Eyrichshof owned by the Freiherr von Rotenhan, a Franconian noble-race family, which settled around the town of Ebern.

The last site on the route today is Heldburg Fortress - a medieval hilltop castle rebuilt into a Renaissance castle in the 16th Century. Nowadays, the castle is a museum* with a permanent exhibition of the history of German and international castle construction, and displays the life of the castle from the Middle Ages to modern times. After the tour, you are taken back to the hotel, and the rest of the evening is free for you to enjoy Nuremberg.

*Please note: tickets to the museum are not included in the tour and can be purchased on spot.

Departure

In the morning, you check out of the hotel and head to the train station.

Arrival

Welcome to Stuttgart, the capital of southwest Germany’s state called Baden-Württemberg. Upon arrival, meet your driver and head to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to start exploring the city on your own.

Stuttgart City Tour

Following breakfast, you meet your private guide and embark on an entertaining and informative city walk through the historic heart of Stuttgart. In 3 hours, your guide shows you all the main attractions such as the Old Castle, Neues Schloss (New Castle) and Schlossplatz, Rathaus or town hall, the ancient gathering place Marktplatz, and many others. This trip through time covers the founding of the city in 950, all the way to the present day.

After the tour, you return to the hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure.

Beautiful Castles of Baden-Württemberg

Embark on a truly royal tour through the architectural gems of Southern Germany, where history and romance are etched into every stone. The journey begins with a visit to the majestic Hohenzollern Castle, a fortress whose origins date back to the 11th century. Towering above the surrounding countryside, this striking neo-Gothic masterpiece was reimagined in the 19th century by the Duke of Urach, drawing inspiration from Wilhelm Hauff’s romantic novel Lichtenstein. Its grand halls and panoramic views offer a glimpse into the legacy of one of Germany’s most influential dynasties.

The tour then continues to the second marvel of the day—Lichtenstein Castle. Often referred to as the "fairy tale castle of Württemberg," this enchanting structure clings dramatically to the edge of a cliff on Mount Hohenzollern. Built in the 19th century as a tribute to the same novel that inspired the Hohenzollern revival, it captivates with its whimsical turrets and stunning vistas over the lush Echaz Valley.

After a day filled with awe-inspiring architecture and sweeping landscapes, the journey concludes with a comfortable return to Stuttgart. 

Note: Lichtenstein Castle works only on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in the winter months. 

Departure

This is the final day of your tour. Following breakfast, you check out from the hotel and your driver takes you to the airport for your flight back home.

We hope you are leaving with the ultimate experience and bright memories and wish you a safe flight.