• Schloss Neuschwanstein - Your private tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Munich and drive to Hohenschwangau village. then we take the shuttle bus to Marienbrücke, a 19th-century crossing that overlooks the Pöllat Gorge. Gaze down at Neuschwanstein Castle with its elaborate turrets and parapets, and then pose for photos set against the backdrop of the heart-stopping Tegelberg mountain.

Then, head inside Neuschwanstein Castle for your walking tour, and learn how it was built for King Ludwig II in the 19th century. While the Romanesque Revival castle was intended as Ludwig’s retreat, the building was never completed and the king spent less than half a year living inside it. Admire the stately interiors, including murals that pay homage to compose Richard Wagner – Ludwig’s operatic idol – inside the Minstrel’s Hall. Explore rooms like Ludwig’s bedroom and admire the dazzling ornamentation of the Byzantine Throne Room.

• Oberammergau Museum - travel onward to the village of Oberammergau, where the famous Passion Play is held once every 10 years. Explore the village, admiring its pretty Lüftlmalerei (painted houses).
• Schloss Linderhof - then travel to Linderhof Castle – another of Ludwig’s former homes.

Nestled deep in the forest, Linderhof was the castle where the eccentric king spent most of his time. Step inside to see its lavish rooms such as the Hall of Mirrors and the Audience Chamber, and then visit the outside Venus Grotto – an artificial cave said to be modeled on Capri’s Blue Grotto (at the moment the Grotto is closed for maintenance works until further notice).

• Local taxes included
• Guided by a professional
• Air-conditioned minivan or private vehicle transport
• Skip-the-line entry to Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles
• Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities

Experience the highlights of Bavaria in a day trip from Munich, guided by a knowledgeable local! Explore the renowned attractions – Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Castle – as you gain insights about King Ludwig II, the introverted yet lavish 19th-century ruler who resided in these enchanting castles. Make a stop at the picturesque villages of Hohenschwangau and Oberammergau.

• Good walking shoes required
• Participants must be able to walk uphill

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.