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Bavaria: The Heart of Central Europe

Fairy-tale castles. Alpine peaks. Beer gardens under chestnut trees. Bavaria isn't just a destination—it's an experience that stays with you. Every tour we create is private, fully customizable, and built around your group. Browse the ideas below, then let's design something unforgettable together.

Bavarian Dream Tours

Immersive journeys into Bavarian life, landscapes, and culture.

Escape into the Bavaria locals know—rolling alpine foothills, crystal-clear lakes, and villages where tradition isn't a show, it's just Tuesday. These tours trade tourist crowds for hidden gems, give you time to wander, experience the regional cuisine, and embrace local traditions. Experience what "Gemütlichkeit" actually feels like!

Neuschwanstein Castle
The famous Neuschwanstein Castle - the fairy tale castle that inspired Walt Disney
Bavarian Farmhouse
Farmhouse in Bavaria
Pristine Glacial Lakes
Pristine Glacial Lake
Bavarian Beer Garden
Farmhouse in Bavaria
Andechs Monastery - a piglrimage destination for spiritual seekers and beer lovers alike
What Makes This Tour Special

Our Bavarian Dream Tours aren't greatest-hits checklists. They're immersive dives into Bavarian culture—the landscapes, the food, the slower pace. You'll see Neuschwanstein, yes, but you'll also find yourself in a family-run Gasthof, raising a stein with locals who remember when their grandparents made these same toasts. Experience the Bavarian Way of Living.

Your Private Tour Includes
  • ✔️ Expert planning and guiding
  • ✔️ Any group size welcome
  • ✔️ All transportation included
  • ✔️ Custom meals & lodging plans
  • ✔️ Tour lengths that fit your schedule
Experience Highlights
  • ✔️ Alpine foothills and glacial lakes
  • ✔️ Storybook Bavarian villages
  • ✔️ King Ludwig's castles
  • ✔️ Authentic local cuisine
  • ✔️ Bavarian Gemütlichkeit
What to Expect
Duration

All tours are custom and flexible.
Typical length: 6–9 days
Extended itineraries: Up to 12 days for deeper exploration.

Price Expectations

€400–€600 per person per day (4-star accommodations). Final cost depends on group size, season, and what you want to include.

Some Inspiration for the Itinerary
  • Regions & Landscapes: Upper Bavaria • Allgäu • Chiemgau • Berchtesgadener Land • Bavarian Lakes • Alpine foothills
  • Cities & Towns: Munich • Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Oberammergau • Füssen • Tegernsee • Bad Tölz • Ruhpolding • Berchtesgaden
  • Highlights & Experiences: Mountaintop visits • Ludwig's castles • Romantic castle ruins • Baroque churches • Alpine drives • Glacial lakes • Pretty villages • Beer gardens
  • Traditions & Cuisine: Lederhosen (optional) • Pretzels (mandatory) • Seasonal specialties • Beer halls • Cozy inns • Local hospitality • Farm-to-table cuisine • Seasonal dishes

Bavarian Highlights Tours

Medieval towns, Munich energy, and alpine beauty—Bavaria's greatest hits, reimagined

These are tours for people who want it all: Rothenburg's half-timbered perfection, Nuremberg's deep history, Bamberg's UNESCO city center, Munich's buzz, and the Alps' jaw-dropping scenery. It's complete without feeling rushed, hitting the icons while leaving room to breathe.

Bavarian Parliament in Munich
The Bavarian Parliament in Munich
Imperial Castle in Nuremberg
The Imperial Castle in Nuremberg
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Bamberg, UNESCO city
Bamberg, UNESCO World Heritage City
Neuschwanstein Castle
What Makes This Tour Special

We've connected Bavaria's most beloved destinations into one seamless journey. Walk cobblestoned medieval lanes in the morning, wind through vineyard-covered hills by afternoon, and toast the day in a traditional beer garden as the sun sets. This is Bavaria at full volume—history, nature, culture, all dialed up.

Your Private Tour Includes
  • ✔️ Expert planning and guiding
  • ✔️ Any group size welcome
  • ✔️ All transportation included
  • ✔️ Custom meals & lodging plans
  • ✔️ Tour lengths that fit your schedule
Experience Highlights
  • ✔️ Medieval gems & storybook towns
  • ✔️ The Romantic Road
  • ✔️ Alpine Beauty & scenic routes
  • ✔️ Munich’s vibrant culture
  • ✔️ History brought to life
What to Expect
Duration

All tours are custom and flexible.
Typical length: 6–9 days
Extended itineraries: Up to 12 days for deeper exploration.

Price Expectations

€400–€600 per person per day (4-star accommodations). Final cost depends on group size, season, and what you want to include.

Some Inspiration for the Itinerary
  • Regions & Landscapes: Franconia • Main River • Romantic Road • Upper Bavaria • Lower Bavaria • Allgäu • Chiemgau • Bavarian Alps • Lake Chiemsee • The Zugspitze
  • Cities & Towns: Munich • Nuremberg • Bamberg • Würzburg • Rothenburg ob der Tauber • Regensburg • Berchtesgaden • Garmisch-Partenkirchen
  • Highlights & Experiences: Historic city centers • Ludwig's castles • Baroque churches • Romantic Road drives • River valleys • Alpine foothills
  • Traditions & Cuisine: Bavarian Gemütlichkeit • Beer gardens • Franconian beer & wines • Farm-to-table cuisine • Pretzels • Sausages • Roasted meats • Cozy Gasthäuser
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The Ultimate King Ludwig Tours

Walk through the world King Ludwig II brought to life

King Ludwig II didn't just dream—he built: Neuschwanstein perched on a cliff, Linderhof secluded in the forest, Herrenchiemsee rivaling Versailles. These tours explore his opulent palaces, alpine settings, and the story of Bavaria's most ambitious royal patron, blending history with breathtaking landscapes.

Neuschwanstein Castle
Iconic View of Neuschwanstein Castle
Linderhof Palace
Linderhof Palace
Herrenchiemsee Palace
Herrenchiemsee Palace with the Fama Fountain
Lake Starnberg South of Munich
Lake Starnberg in Bavaria
Parade Bedroom at Herrenchiemsee Palace; Courtesy of the Bayerische Schloesser Verband
What Makes This Tour Special

These aren't just castle-hopping itineraries. They're about understanding why a king bankrupted his kingdom for beauty, why Wagner's operas inspired palace rooms, and why Ludwig's legend still captivates. You'll explore grand halls, stroll lakeside gardens, and see the Alps through the eyes of someone who turned them into theater.

Your Private Tour Includes
  • ✔️ Expert planning and guiding
  • ✔️ Any group size welcome
  • ✔️ All transportation included
  • ✔️ Custom meals & lodging plans
  • ✔️ Tour lengths that fit your schedule
Thematic Highlights
  • ✔️ Fairy‑Tale castles & palaces
  • ✔️ Alpine lakes & mountain vistas
  • ✔️ Legends of King Ludwig II
  • ✔️ Romantic Bavarian landscapes
  • ✔️ Authentic local cuisine
What to Expect
Duration

All tours are custom and flexible.
Typical length: 3–5 days
Extended itineraries: Up to 7 days for deeper exploration.

Price Expectations

€400–€600 per person per day (4-star accommodations). Final cost depends on group size, season, and what you want to include.

Some Inspiration for the Itinerary
  • Regions & Landscapes: Upper Bavaria • Allgäu • Ammergau Alps • Chiemgau • Bavarian Alps • Lake Chiemsee • Lake Starnberg
  • Cities & Towns: Munich • Füssen • Oberammergau • Ettal • Linderhof • Hohenschwangau • Bad Tölz • Tegernsee • Berchtesgaden • Prien am Chiemsee
  • Highlights & Experiences: All of King Ludwig’s castles • Baroque churches • Alpine panoramas • Lakes and waterfalls • Pretty villages • Medieval towns • Scenic drives • Beer culture
  • Traditions & Cuisine: Bavarian Gemütlichkeit • Farm-to-table specialties • Seasonal dishes • Beer • Pretzels • Sausages • Roasted meats • Traditional pastries • Cozy Gasthäuser • Local markets

Bavarian Beer Tours

Centuries of brewing tradition, one unforgettable glass at a time

This is Bavaria through its most beloved lens: beer. Not the mass-market stuff—the real thing. Historic breweries where monks still oversee the mash, beer gardens under ancient chestnut trees, festivals where entire towns show up, and taverns where the same families have been pouring since the 1400s.

Bavarian Beer Culture
Farmhouse in Bavaria
Learn About Brewing
Hallstatt in Summer
Beer History and Heritage
Cortina Dolomites
In a Bavarian Biergarten
A Village in the Swiss Alps
Beer in Bavaria
What Makes This Tour Special

You'll learn why Bavaria's beer purity law matters, see hop fields stretch to the horizon, taste the difference between a Helles and a Märzen, and understand why beer gardens aren't just bars—they're social institutions. These tours are equal parts education, celebration, and very good food.

Your Private Tour Includes
  • ✔️ Expert planning and guiding
  • ✔️ Any group size welcome
  • ✔️ All transportation included
  • ✔️ Custom meals & lodging plans
  • ✔️ Tour lengths that fit your schedule
Thematic Highlights
  • ✔️ Historic breweries and beer halls
  • ✔️ Beer gardens and local taverns
  • ✔️ Seasonal brews & hearty cuisine
  • ✔️ Hops, malt, water, and brewing
  • ✔️ Centuries of brewing tradition
What to Expect
Duration

All tours are custom and flexible.
Typical length: 3–5 days
Extended itineraries: Up to 7 days for deeper exploration.

Price Expectations

€400–€600 per person per day (4-star accommodations). Final cost depends on group size, season, and what you want to include.

Some Inspiration for the Itinerary
  • Regions & Landscapes: Bavaria • Upper Franconia • Bavarian Alps foothills • River valleys • Hop fields • Rolling countryside
  • Cities & Towns: Munich • Bamberg • Nuremberg • Kulmbach • Regensburg • Small brewery villages along the way
  • Highlights & Experiences: Historic breweries • Beer halls • Beer gardens • Beer festivals • Brewery cellars • Hops and malt visits • Scenic countryside drives
  • Traditions & Cuisine: Bavarian lagers • Wheat beers • Märzen beer • Radler (Shandy) • Seasonal brews • Pretzels • Obazda (beer garden cheese) • Bratwurst • Roasted meats

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