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Bavaria, Castles and Quiet Alpine Days

Five nights exploring Munich, a royal castle and quiet mornings in the Alps.

  1. 1Munich
  2. 2Hohenschwangau
  3. 3Garmisch-Partenkirchen

From, per person~US$1,860

Designed by @snuck Shaped around your dates No payment to ask

Best May to Sep

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

Stay three nights in Munich, then two at an Alpine hotel, changing hotels just once. Private transfers, a guided market tasting and a castle visit with a booked entry time leave room for long lunches and quiet evenings.

Length
5 nights
Route
Munich, Hohenschwangau, Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Best time
May to Sep
Ideal for
Couples who enjoy city comforts and easy mountain days

Why you'll love it

  1. Taste Munich market food with a private local guide
  2. Stay three nights in a central boutique hotel
  3. Visit Neuschwanstein Castle with a booked entry time
  4. Spend two quiet nights beneath the Bavarian Alps
  5. Walk beside Eibsee lake at your own speed

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Munich

    Your driver meets you at Munich Airport and takes you to your hotel. Rest after your flight, then walk around Marienplatz if you feel like going out.

    • Stay: 4–5 star boutique hotel in Munich’s Altstadt
    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, approximately 45–60 minutes

  2. Day 2

    Munich Walk and Market Tastes

    Explore the old town with a private guide, ending with food tastings at Viktualienmarkt. Spend the free afternoon shopping, sitting at a café or visiting the English Garden.

    • Stay: 4–5 star boutique hotel in Munich’s Altstadt
    • Getting there: Guided walk, approximately 3 hours with stops

  3. Day 3

    Palace Rooms and Gardens

    Visit the main rooms and gardens at Nymphenburg Palace. Return after lunch and spend the afternoon as you like.

    • Stay: 4–5 star boutique hotel in Munich’s Altstadt
    • Getting there: Private car to Nymphenburg, approximately 25–40 minutes each way

  4. Day 4

    Castle Visit and Alpine Stay

    Leave Munich after breakfast for your booked visit inside Neuschwanstein Castle, with time to walk uphill to the entrance. Have lunch near Hohenschwangau, then continue to your Alpine hotel.

    • Stay: 4–5 star Alpine spa hotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
    • Getting there: Private car: Munich–Hohenschwangau, 2–2.5 hours; onward to Garmisch, 1–1.5 hours, excluding stops

  5. Day 5

    A Day Beside Eibsee

    Spend the morning by Eibsee lake, choosing a short walk along the shore or a longer walk depending on your energy. Return for a relaxed lunch, then enjoy your hotel’s wellness facilities.

    • Stay: 4–5 star Alpine spa hotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
    • Getting there: Private car to Eibsee, approximately 20–30 minutes each way

  6. Day 6

    Fly Home From Munich

    Have breakfast before your private transfer to Munich Airport. An afternoon or evening flight gives you more time to enjoy the morning.

    • Getting there: Private transfer to Munich Airport, approximately 1 hour 45 minutes–2 hours 15 minutes

Where you'll stay

  1. 3 nights · days 1 to 34–5 star boutique hotel in Munich’s Altstadt
  2. 2 nights · days 4 to 54–5 star Alpine spa hotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

When to go

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. Maygood time to go
  6. Jungood time to go
  7. Julgood time to go
  8. Auggood time to go
  9. Sepgood time to go
  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Best from May to Sep. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Five nights in the listed hotels, two people sharing a room
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private airport transfers and travel between cities
  • Private car trips to Nymphenburg and Eibsee, including return
  • Private Munich walking guide and market food tastings
  • Entry to Nymphenburg’s main palace
  • Neuschwanstein entry with the castle’s scheduled group tour
  • Hotel wellness access when covered by your room rate
  • Estimated compulsory hotel taxes

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Meals other than breakfast and the listed tastings
  • Spa treatments
  • Optional activities and personal expenses
  • Tips

Good to know

  • Prices start at an estimated ₹175,000 per person, with two people sharing a room, excluding international flights. Summer and Oktoberfest dates can cost more.
  • Neuschwanstein has uphill walking and stairs. Book your entry time early and tell us about any difficulty walking or climbing stairs before booking.
  • Request vegetarian or Jain tastings in advance. Indian meals and food without onion or garlic are not automatically provided.

Before you go to Germany

Capital:
Berlin
Language:
German
Currency:
EUR

Questions

How many days is the Bavaria, Castles and Quiet Alpine Days trip?

5 nights and 6 days: Munich, Hohenschwangau, Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

How much does it cost?

From ₹1,75,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

May to Sep.

What is included?

Five nights in the listed hotels, two people sharing a room, Daily breakfast, Private airport transfers and travel between cities, Private car trips to Nymphenburg and Eibsee, including return, Private Munich walking guide and market food tastings, Entry to Nymphenburg’s main palace, Neuschwanstein entry with the castle’s scheduled group tour, Hotel wellness access when covered by your room rate, Estimated compulsory hotel taxes.

What is not included?

International flights, Visa fees and travel insurance, Meals other than breakfast and the listed tastings, Spa treatments, Optional activities and personal expenses, Tips.

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

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