• Theresienwiese - HOTEL/ADDRESS PICK-UP INCLUDED: We will pick you up between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM according to your preference. * At 7:00 AM, you can SKIP-THE-CROWDS! * If you prefer a later start, choose any departure time until 10:00 AM! *

FROM NOW ON, YOU CAN:
• Anticipate a journey exclusively for your group in our luxurious and comfortable new Mercedes/VW Minivans.

• Most importantly, enjoy the company of our professional, friendly, and experienced guides!

• Receive insightful information about all the sights, the country, and King Ludwig II, along with valuable insider tips to maximize your time during the castle visits.

• Extend this trip by 1.5 hours: Ample time to enjoy sights longer or explore new ones, such as Hohenschwangau Castle. Soon, we will pass the location where King Ludwig I (Ludwig II’s Grandfather) celebrated his wedding over 200 years ago, now known as Oktoberfest!

• Starnberger See - 20 minutes later, we arrive at the impressive Lake Starnberg, also called the “Dukes Lake.” Magnificent villas line the lakeshore, including the summer residences of Sissi, the beautiful but ill-fated Empress of Austria. See the spot in the lake where King Ludwig II mysteriously died on June 13, 1886. Learn about the peculiar relationship between Ludwig and Sissi, and why he chose not to marry Sissi’s younger sister. The lake’s only island, “Roseninsel,” was also a royal possession and a meeting place for Ludwig and Sissi several times.
• Hohenschwangau - After another hour’s drive through the picturesque Bavarian countryside, we approach the Alps and can see the towers of Neuschwanstein at an altitude of about 1000m/3000ft. We will soon reach the quaint village of Hohenschwangau, the starting point for both Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles. Your guide will provide you with skip-the-line tickets for NEUSCHWANSTEIN Castle and a detailed map of the surrounding area. They will offer tips on how to make the most of your visit (e.g., visiting Queen Mary’s bridge, using shuttle buses or horse-drawn carriages, and the best places to eat or shop). If you wish to visit HOHENSCHWANGAU Castle (only possible with the 11-hour tour), you will receive information on purchasing skip-the-line tickets online after booking.
• Schloss Neuschwanstein - SKIP-THE-LINE TICKETS INCLUDED!
  The renowned Fairytale Castle NEUSCHWANSTEIN is one of Germany’s most popular landmarks. It enchants visitors worldwide with its dreamy beauty, inspired by characters from Wagner’s epic operas. You can walk up to the castle, take the shuttle bus (not available during snow and ice), or the horse-drawn carriage –> see “Additional Info” for details. The guided tour in Neuschwanstein Castle lasts approximately 35 minutes, followed by a 15-minute self-guided walk through additional rooms. Your guide will provide detailed information about these rooms.
• Marienbrücke - Queen Mary’s Bridge (“Marienbrücke”) - THE TOP VIEWPOINT - built in 1866 by King Ludwig II - is one of the world’s most famous! It can be easily reached by a shuttle bus (€4.00 p.p.) from the parking lot or a pleasant 40-minute uphill hike. From the bridge, you can reach the castle entrance within a 20-minute downhill walk, passing another magnificent viewpoint! PLEASE NOTE: For departures after 8 a.m., there may be waiting times for both the shuttle bus and bridge access! However, we can show you another spectacular viewpoint nearby without waiting. In snow and ice, both viewpoints are inaccessible, and Neuschwanstein Castle can only be reached on foot or by horse-drawn hybrid carriage.
• Pöllat Waterfall - Enjoy views of the spectacular Pöllat Waterfall from the Neuschwanstein Castle Courtyard and the Marienbrücke “Queen Mary’s Bridge” viewpoint (waiting times are possible for departures after 8 a.m.; the bridge is closed in snow and ice). The Pöllat is a 10 km long wild river that originates near Neuschwanstein Castle in the Bavarian Alps.
• Schloss Hohenschwangau - (OPTIONAL - only available with the 11-hour tour “XXL Time Credit”) Equally worth seeing is Hohenschwangau Castle, the neo-gothic summer residence of Ludwig II’s father, King Maximilian II, featuring Ludwig’s spectacular children’s room. Skip-the-line tickets for the 45-minute guided tour can also be booked - we will provide detailed instructions after your booking. (Skip-the-line entrance fee (2025) €23.50 per person aged 18 or older, with discounts for children).
• Altstadt von Fuessen - (OPTIONAL - Füssen can only be visited if you book the 11-hour tour (“XXL-Time credit”) - you will have 25 minutes less time at other attractions; or if you book the 9.5-hour tour in exchange for another 25-minute attraction) *

The charming medieval town boasts a 2,000-year history. As the favored seat of Habsburg Emperor Maximilian I, Füssen experienced its first golden age in the early 16th century; the ‘High Castle’ - one of Bavaria’s best-preserved medieval castles - was adorned in 1499 with rich architectural and illusion paintings. Be enchanted by the well-preserved city wall, crooked houses, and the Italian-style former monastery complex with its magnificent baroque church during a stroll through narrow streets. Enjoy refreshments at one of the many street cafés or explore the numerous shopping options.

• Mount Tegelberg - (OPTIONAL - If you wish to experience one of these attractions, please note: 1) Inform us about it (e.g., when booking in the “Special Requirements” field) 2) You will have about 60 minutes less time for other sights, or you may need to forgo some. 3) For the bike tour, you are not insured through our company or the bike rental company) * Interested in more activities?
  On request, you can take a private bike ride through the picturesque Bavarian countryside. During an approximately one-hour round trip, you can see mountain lakes and a medieval town (consider bringing your swimsuits). Rental bikes from €20.00 p.p.
  OR take a cable car ride on one of the Alpine peaks (from €31.00 up and down).
• Plansee - We briefly pass through Austrian territory on our approximately 50-minute journey to Linderhof Palace, enjoying a breathtaking drive along the mountain lake Plansee. Depending on traffic or - in winter - avalanche risk, we may take a similarly scenic route on the Bavarian side.
• Schloss Linderhof - SKIP-THE-LINE TICKETS INCLUDED! Linderhof Palace, King Ludwig’s smallest yet most intimate palace, is nestled in a secluded Alpine valley with breathtaking French baroque design, spectacular Bavarian trick paintings, and the famous “Magic Table” (“Tischlein-deck-Dich”). Be enchanted by the baroque palace park, which transitions into a landscape park, where you can admire even more fairytale buildings. *

Please note: The Venus Grotto, located in Linderhof’s gardens, is expected to be closed until 2025 for restoration work!

• Oberammergau - Shortly after visiting Linderhof, we reach the world-famous Passion Play Village OBERAMMERGAU, where you should join your guide for a 20-minute guided tour. Marvel at the murals (“Lüftlmalereien”) over 250 years old and the impressive Passion Play Theatre. Use your free time to explore the historic center, where you’ll find shops offering a wide range of famous wood carvings, including numerous nativity sets and other enchanting Christmas items.
• Alpine Coaster - (OPTIONAL - If you wish to visit this attraction, please note: 1) Inform us immediately (e.g., when booking in the “Special Requirements” field)! 2) You will have about 45 minutes less time for other sights 3) The coaster cannot be reserved; to avoid waiting times, we must visit it first and place Neuschwanstein Castle at the end of the tour. * A cozy chairlift takes you through the magnificent alpine world to a mountain restaurant and the start of the adventurous ALPINE COASTER at 1,270 m (4,170 ft) altitude: With the world’s longest weatherproof toboggan run featuring magnetic brakes, you can descend 2,600 meters (1.6 miles) with breathtaking views and thrilling curves. *
  Open daily with suitable weather … Prices (2025): Adults: €17.50/Children 8-15 years: €12.00 * closed for approximately 3 weeks annually for inspection works *
• Ettal Abbey - If you wish to see (and understand) another baroque masterpiece in church decorations, housed in a 12-wall domed medieval hall from the 14th century, follow your guide to the Ettal Benedictine Monastery, just a 5-minute drive from Oberammergau.
  In the monastery shop, you can purchase the excellent home-brewed Ettal monastery beer or liqueur.
• Pilgrimage Church of Wies - Another unforgettable stop will be at one of the stunning baroque churches. Your guide will provide all the essential information, for example, about the popular Wies-Church, or – equally recommended – one of the other churches along the way, which remain “secret tips,” quiet and peaceful, far from the tourist crowds. Please note: If we take the Lake Plansee route to Linderhof Palace or Oberammergau, the Wieskirche cannot be visited, but an equally beautiful baroque church will be.

• Indicate number of children 17 years or younger under ‘Special Requirements’
• No hidden costs
• Mineral water provided
• Spanish, Portuguese, or French speaking guide on request
• Licensed, friendly, and passionate guide
• Skip-the-line entrance fees for Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castle
• Tour length: 9.5 or 11 hours
• Drive in new luxurious Mercedes or VW-Minivan (a/c) - private tour

• < If desired: Entrance fee Hohenschwangau Castle (2024): € 23.50 p.P/€ 2.50 for children younger than 6 years
• 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

FAST-TRACK TiCKETS: NEUSCHWANSTEiN & LiNDERHOF CASTLE Tours!

Our enchanting NEUSCHWANSTEiN Castle, the second most sought-after tourist spot in Germany, annually lures in over 1.5M visitors due to its ethereal beauty and being inspired by dramatic characters from Wagner’s monumental operas. This popularity results in approximately 8,000 daily visitors flocking the site throughout the year.

This special tour offers you a chance to sidestep the bustling crowds and peacefully immerse in the serene allure of not only NEUSCHWANSTEiN but also LiNDERHOF PALACE (and HOHENSCHWANGAU Castle). Step into the grandeur of the castles and their surroundings and let the fantasy tales unfold!

Our proficient guide will ensure you have plenty of time to explore various other attractions, while always being accessible and accommodating to your queries and needs.

WHY CHOOSE US:

• Rest assured your day’s itinerary will be seamlessly orchestrated by a friendly & professional tour guide
• Get excited for an exceptional tour package
• Relish in the perfect blend of leisurely comfort travel and optimizing your invaluable vacation time

• 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

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