Bavaria Fairy Tale Castle Day Tour

150 years ago, the Bavarian "Fairy tale" King Ludwig II. created his own private fantasy world with his world-famous castles Neuschwanstein, Linderhof & Herrenchiemsee. Due to this completely privately guided full day tour you have the opportunity to visit his two most splendid palaces comfortably in only one day!
Furthermore, you travel one of the most beautiful sea- and mountain-landscapes in southern Germany.
But not only "King & Countryside" will fascinate you, but also our professional and always present but never intrusive all-round-care, so that you will feel at any time in the best hands.

Why Travelers Choose This Tour:

Be sure that your day is arranged and carried out by an expert. Feel at ease in the perfect symbiosis of the hardware (comfortable new car) and the software: Your experienced and friendly tour guide, ...and: See Ludwigs most precious palaces without waiting in long lines!

What's included:

• > Ferry ticket for your guide / no hidden costs!
• > Duration: 9,5 hrs or 11 hrs
• > Selected scenic routes, stops (and guided tours) at all mentioned places
• > Private full day tour - only your group is participating!
• > Mineral water
• > Drive in new luxurious/comfortable Mercedes- or Volkswagen Minivan (a/c)
• > Licensed, friendly and passionate Guide with more than 20 years experience

Not included:

What to expect:

Duration: between 9 hours, 30 minutes and 11 hours

Maria Ramersdorf Kirche

Ramersdorfer Str. 6, Munich, 81669, Bavaria

We carefully curate our selection of sights for each tour to give you the ultimate tour experience. At the same time, this is YOUR exclusive tour, so we welcome your suggestions and do our best to accommodate your wishes. Whether you prefer to stay longer at one stop or add a whole new one, let us know and we’ll adapt your bespoke tour accordingly.
• Prolong this trip for 2 more hours: Time enough to enjoy some sights longer or to see something new, for example the romantic island "Fraueninsel" or take a custom-made bicycle trip.

... but now: Look forward to a delightful tour, resting assured that you are in good hands with your friendly & professional tour guide, who will take you on eventful, informative yet relaxing excursions in our comfortable new VW-Minivan.

... at the old pilgrimage church of St. Maria Ramersdorf from the 14th century we leave Munich and take the Autobahn (motorway) A8 heading Southeast ...

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Prien am Chiemsee

Prien am Chiemsee, Bavaria

Before visiting the largest, most expensive and most magnificent castle of the Bavarian "fairytale king" Ludwig II., you can look forward to a 15-minute fun boat trip over Bavaria's largest lake ***** Prices (2023) for ferryboat round-trip: Adults 10.00 € / Children 6-15 years € 5.00) ***** Here in Prien, the charming town with 10,000 inhabitants on the western shore of Lake Chiemsee, there is not only the largest harbour of the lake, but also the boat in which the king took over the island. In the summer months, the oldest steam tram in the world runs between the train station and the port!

15 minutes

Schloss Herrenchiemsee

Schlosspark Herrenchiemsee, , 83209, Bavaria

Herrenchiemsee Palace is an almost exact replica of Versailles, the residence of the French king Louis XIV. who was very venerated by Ludwig. During the 35-minute guided tour through the interiors, with all the lavish splendour, you will hardly be able to imagine that the king lived here on only 10 days - and on top of that completely alone! ***** Prices (2023) Herrenchiemsee palace: Adults € 11.00 / Children under 18 years are free ***** It takes 20 minutes to walk from the pier to the palace, or enjoy optional a horse-drawn carriage ride. Your ticket also includes admission to the most interesting Ludwig II Museum and the "Old Palace", where you can admire, among other things, magnificent baroque rooms of the former monastery. Visit also the kitchen, where the dishes were prepared for the king.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Bad Toelz

Bad Toelz, Bavaria

After less than an hours drive we'll reach the charming Spa Town Bad Tölz, at Isar river. Once it provided Munich with lumber and beer. Look forward to the further 45-minutes journey in our luxurious minivan until we reach the secluded valley Graswangtal, in the middle of the Bavarian Alps where Ludwig's second fairytale castle is hidden!

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Schloss Linderhof

Linderhof 12, , Ettal, 82488, Bavaria

45 minutes later we reach Linderhof palace, King Ludwig's smallest but most intimate castle located in a lonely Alpine valley with breathtaking french baroque design and famous Bavarian trick paintings. (Entrance fee 2023: 10.00 € per adult, Children under 18 years are free!)
Unfortunately, the Venus Grotto is completely closed for many years because of restoration work.

1 hour, 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Oberammergau

Oberammergau, Bavaria

Shortly after visiting Linderhof we reach Oberammergau, where your guide can give you a 15 min. tour, especially for explaining the famous wallpaintings and the Passion play theatre. Little shops offer local souvenirs. The regional speciality are wood carvings.

35 minutes

Ettal Abbey

Kaiser-Ludwig-Platz 1, Ettal, 82488, Bavaria

The church of the Ettal Monastery, consecrated in 1370, is a 12-wall domed mediaval hall. The late Baroque interior will impress you deeply!
In the monastery shop you can buy the excellent home-brewed Ettal monastery beer or liqueur.

20 minutes

Upper Bavaria

Bavaria

Between the sights and during the trips to and from your hotel, you will enjoy the journey in our luxurious minivans with panoramic glass roof, full leather upholstery, all conceivable safety precautions and exciting information from your friendly and professional tour guide.

6 hours, 35 minutes