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Discover the rich history and beauty of Germany on this fascinating tour based in the heart of Munich. Steam nostalgia on the picturesque Ammersee Railway, explore the magnificent Linderhof Palace & Park, and learn the history of the Passion Play. Enjoy a visit to the remarkable Fuggerei, stroll through the beautiful cities of Munich and Salzburg, and indulge in a wine-tasting at Würzburg.
View Dates & Book7 days from £2119
DEPARTS
Friday 4 July 2025
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Discover the culinary highlights of Munich on a guided tour
Visit the remarkable Fuggerei, a city within a city
Ride behind steam on the picturesque Ammersee Railway
Explore the beautiful Linderhof Palace & Park
Learn the history of the Passion Play at the Oberammergau Theatre
Stroll through the beautiful city of Salzburg on a guided walking tour
Indulge in a wine-tasting event in Würzburg
Also included in your Tour Fare:
6 nights’ bed & breakfast plus 2 evening meals and 2 lunches
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
DAY 1
Travelling by Eurostar from London St Pancras to Brussels, then onwards to Würzburg for our overnight stay at the Maritim Hotel where we check in and enjoy our first evening meal together.
DDAY 2
After breakfast this morning, we take the train to Munich where our guide meets us for our fascinating walking tour of the Old Town including the culinary highlights. We will discover the most important sights of this beautiful Bavarian city learning of its history from our guide before returning to the Courtyard Hotel, our base for the next four nights.
B, LRDAY 3
Today, we journey by train to the historic city of Augsburg where we visit The Fuggerei, a city within a city, and the oldest existing social housing estate in the world, founded by Jakob Fugger in 1521. We enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Augsburg before boarding the Ammersee Railway for a nostalgic steam train ride through picturesque landscapes to Lake Ammersee and return.
B, LDAY 4
After breakfast, we travel by coach to explore the remarkable Linderhof Palace & Park, the only fairytale palace of King Ludwig II that he lived to see completed. We enjoy our lunch in the nearby town of Oberammergau before our guided tour of the famous Oberammergau Theatre to learn the history of the Passion Play dating back to 1634 and performed once every ten years.
B, LDAY 5
Today, we travel by train across the border to Salzburg in Austria and we begin our visit with a guided walking tour of the city to learn of the rich history as we stroll through this beautiful city. Afterwards, we enjoy free time to explore further perhaps visiting the birthplace of Mozart or the film locations of 'The Sound of Music' before we return by train to Munich.
BDAY 6
This morning, we begin our journey back to Würzburg where we take part in a fabulous wine-tasting event before our final evening meal together.
B, DDAY 7
We bid farewell to Würzburg and to Germany, returning by rail to Brussels, where we will join the Eurostar service to London St Pancras.
*Important Note: Whilst the arrangements for all described steam train travel are in place, we do reserve the right to make substitutions should it be deemed necessary for whatever reason.
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, LR=Light Refreshments, D=Dinner
HOTELS
Maritim Hotel, Würzburg
Located on the banks of the Main River and close to the railway station, the Maritim Hotel offers a fantastic view of the Marienberg Fortress from their Terrace Restaurant plus a stylish Wine Bar, a cosy hotel bar, and a swimming pool. The comfortable bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom, flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi.
Courtyard by Marriott, Munich
Ideally located in the heart of Munich, the Courtyard Hotel offers a signature restaurant serving excellent cuisine plus an inviting bar and fitness centre. The stylish bedrooms provide a private bathroom, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.
FARES
| From London St Pancras International: | |
| Standard Class rail travel to/from Germany, including Standard Eurostar | £2,119 |
| Supplement for Standard Premier Eurostar upgrade return | £200 |
| First Class rail travel to/from Germany, including Standard Premier Eurostar | £2,419 |
| Join & Leave at Würzburg | £1,929 |
| Single Traveller Supplement | £480 |
6 nights’ bed & breakfast plus 2 evening meals and 2 lunches
Eurostar and rail travel to and from Germany in the class of your choice
All transfers, excursions & admissions as detailed
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Tour Base | Tour Base (Join & Leave at Hotel) |
| London St Pancras Int | London St Pancras Int (LNE) |
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