After breakfast, you will travel approximately 2.5 hours to the village of Schwangau. Our first castle tour of the day will be the Hohenschwangau Castle. The existence of the Hohenschwangau was documented in the 12th century. Until 1535 it remained in the possession of the Knights of Schwangau and due to successive wars over the centuries, left the castle in ruins. Crown Prince Maximilian of Bavaria had the ruin of Schwanstein Castle reconstructed according to the original neo-Gothic style from 1832-1836. The yellow Gothic castle is where King Ludwig II spent his childhood.

Afterward, you will take a 40 min walk or a horse-drawn wagon up to Neuschwanstein Castle, also known as "the castle of the fairy-tale king". This is the most popular castle in Europe and possibly in the world with over 1.5 million visitors each year. Even though it looks medieval, Neuschwanstein was built between 1869 and 1886. Only a third of the castle’s interior was finished by the time of Ludwig’s mysterious death nearby in Lake Starnberg in 1886, at the age of 41. After touring both castles, you will walk to the Museum of the Bavarian Kings. You will enjoy a unique exhibition within a journey through time into the history of the Wittelsbach dynasty and their Bavarian Kings. You will experience the history of King Ludwig II and his family in the authentic vicinity of the royal castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. Precious objects, fascinating stories, and interactive media stations will provide you with an extraordinary insight into the history of the former Royal Family.

Afterward, you will enjoy dinner and then have free time to walk the magical streets below the overlooking castles.

After breakfast, you will then travel approximately 45 minutes to Linderhof Palace in Ettal. It is the smallest of the three palaces built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the only one which he lived to see completed. Ludwig already knew the area around Linderhof from his youth when he had accompanied his father King Maximilian II on his hunting trips in the Bavarian Alps. When Ludwig II became King in 1864 he inherited the so-called King's Cottage from his father, and in 1869 began enlarging the building. Although Linderhof is much smaller than Versailles, it is evident that the palace of the French Sun-King Louis XIV (who was an idol for Ludwig) was its inspiration. The staircase is a reduction of the famous Ambassador's Staircase in Versailles. King Ludwig II was fascinated by the mystical world of the Orient and the romantic medieval age of chivalry, but above all by the splendor of the Bourbon court. At Linderhof, he set out to recreate the palace and gardens of Versailles, the magnificent former residence of the Sun King Louis XIV.

Then you can spend hours walking the landscape gardens that cover an area of about 125 acres (50 hectares) surrounded by beautiful Alpine pines. The entire Linderhof palace park is furnished with numerous buildings and follies. Exotic park structures include the Royal Cottage, the Moorish Kiosk, the Hundinghütte, the Gurnemanz Hermitage, and the Moroccan House. A special building is the artificial Venus Grotto, which is currently closed for renovation until 2024.

Afterward, you will enjoy dinner in the village of Schwangauand then have free time to walk the magical streets below the overlooking castles.

After breakfast, you will visit the Nymphenburg Palace in Munich.

The Nymphenburg Palace was built in 1664 and is a Baroque palace situated in Munich's western district in Bavaria, Germany. The Nymphenburg served as the main summer residence for the former rulers of Bavaria of the House of Wittelsbach. The baroque facades comprise an overall width of about 700 meters. Some rooms still show their original baroque decoration while others were later redesigned in rococo or neoclassical style.

The 180-hectare (445 acres) park is considered an absolute masterpiece of garden art. There are other impressive structures in the park, such as the Monopteros Round Temple, the Pagoda Castle in the north and the Amalienburg and Badenburg castles, as well as the Magdalenenklause. The canal running towards Nymphenburg Palace is spectacular with gondola rides are available. The Badenburg Lake and the fountains with their water features are some of the most spectacular in Germany.

Afterward, you will enjoy dinner and then have the rest of the evening for free time.

After breakfast, you will head back to Munich. You will take a 2-hour walking tour through the historical city of Munich. With your experience guide, you will see top landmarks and discover the stories behind great sights such as The Glockenspiel, The Hofbräuhaus, (the world’s most famous beer hall), Frauenkirche, Viktualienmarkt (famous outdoor market), and The Royal Residence. You also see the New and Old Town Hall, The National Theater, The Feldherrnhalle (Memorial to Bavarian Generals), St. Jakobsplatz, and The Church of St. Peter. You will learn the real origins of Oktoberfest and the history of beer gardens in Germany.

After a day of touring the city, you will have a farewell dinner at the world-famous Hofbräuhaus. Then, after dinner will be your free time to relax or go out for drinks at one of the local German pubs.

After breakfast at your hotel, we will be happy to take you to the airport for your departure or you can continue your vacation in Germany.