German Alpine Road & Fairytale Castles of Bavaria

Escape to the deep forests and tall mountains of beautiful Bavaria, the home of King Ludwig II's fairytale castles: Schloss Linderhof, Neuschwanstein and Herrenchiemsee.

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Escape to the deep forests and tall mountains of beautiful Bavaria, the home of King Ludwig II's fairytale castles: Schloss Linderhof, Neuschwanstein and Herrenchiemsee. With tours of all three castles, free time in the resort town of Ettal and scenic drives around the gorgeous Alps, step into the largest German state and enjoy your journey on the German Alpine Road.

INCLUDES

Return luxury coach travel

Return ferry crossings

Escorted by a Skills representative

4 nights half board

2 nights bed & breakfast enroute

Admission into Schloss Linderhof, Neuschwansteim Castle & Herrenchiemsee

Free time in Ettal

This tour may be unsuitable for passengers with restricted mobility.

DAY 1

We head for the channel ferry crossing before travelling to our overnight hotel.

DAY 2

We continue our journey into Germany for our first sight of the mighty Alps, through scenic Bavarian countryside and onto our hotel where we are based for the next 4 nights

DAY 3

Today we visit two of the three fairytale castles built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria: Schloss Linderhof, a beautiful Rococo style castle with magnificent gardens and the smallest of King Ludwig's palaces and the only one which he lived to see completed. We also visit King Ludwig II’s famous Neuschwanstein castle in it's dramtic setting perched high on a hilltop, ensuring breathtaking panoramic views from each side. It was inspiration for Disney's Sleep Beauty Castle familiar as location of filming for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (NB. during the tour you will climb 165 steps and descend 181 steps and so is not suitable for anyone with mobility issues).

DAY 4

A full day at leisure in your resort in it's alpine setting at an altitude of 900 metres surrounded by beautiful mountains and waterfalls. You may wish to take the opportunity to visit Ettal Abbey, a vast Benedictine monastery & Baroque church with frescoed dome, liqueur distillery & bookstore. Situated in the village within walking distance from the hotel it was founded in 1330 by Louis IV and is one of Bavaria’s architectural highlights with its striking and unique monastery grounds. Alternatively hop on board one of the local buses which take you into neighbouring Oberammergau, most famous for its for its once-a-decade performance of the Passion Play which draws visitors from all over the world.

DAY 5

Another full day excursion takes us to Chiemsee, Bavaria’s largest lake known as ‘the Bavarian Sea’. We take a boat to the island of Herreninsel and to Herrenchiemsee, the largest and most expensive castle built by King Ludwig II. The most famous part of a visit to the palace is the 98-metre long 'Hall of Mirrors' and the royal bed chamber in which no one ever slept, due to the fact the King died before construction was completed.

DAY 6

We leave Bavaria today, beginning our homeward journey. We cross back into France for an overnight stay.

DAY 7

We continue our journey via a ferry crossing back to Dover before driving back to the East Midlands.

Alphotel Ettal 3*

Located in the German Alps and near the Bavarian village of Ettal, the Alphotel provides comfortable lodging within a traditional cottage-style hotel. Take advantage of the onsite leisure facilities, including a pool, gym and spa, perfect for relaxing after a long day.

Hotel Facilities

Restaurant
Bar
Lift
Wi-Fi

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Alfreton	Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT
Arnold	High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston	Beeston Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA
Bulwell	Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Chesterfield	Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH
Derby	Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY
Heanor	Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG
Ilkeston	Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF
Leicester	St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Long Eaton.	The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Loughborough	Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Lutterworth	George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG
Mansfield	Bus Stop, Walkden Street Mansfield, NG18 1QN
Nottingham	Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Ripley	Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ
Rotherham	Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield	Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG
Toton	Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA