b"1 Cologne 9 DAYSFROM CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST EUROPETO/FROM 2 Wrzburg 2,495BRUSSELSRothenburg Munich 2023 DEPARTURES IN:GERMANY Church of Wies AUSTRIA MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEPLinderhof Palace MurnauFssen 5ZugspitzplattNights in hotel First Class Rail Standard Class Rail Coach UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES YOUR ITINERARYDiscover the fairytale castles of Neuschwanstein and Days 1-3 - London, Wrzburg, the Romantic Road and Fssen Hohenschwangau.We meet at London St Pancras and take the Eurostar to Brussels,Journey into the Bavarian Alps continuing to Wrzburg for two nights. On Day 2, we journey alongon the Zugspitze Railway to the famous Romantic Road, a picturesque route of fairytale sceneryGermany's highest mountain.- half-timbered villages, soaring forests and enchanting castles. We travel to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a guided tour immersesVisit the town of Rothenburg ob us in local culture, heritage and medieval music. This is followed byder Tauber, enjoying a private a private visit to the town's magical Christmas Museum. Celebratingtour of the Christmas Museum.all things festive, a guide e[plains the history of the di erent decorations, and gives us time to look around the gift shop. On DayTake a tour of a traditional 3, we discover Wrzburg on a walking tour, exploring the beauty ofbrauhaus, followed by a Bavarian the city, its cobbled streets and grand Baroque architecture. Later wedinner served with local beers.travel by rail to charming Fssen, in the rugged Bavarian Alps, our home for the ne[t fi ve nights. Embark on an excursion along the Romantic Road, known for its Day 4 - Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau beautiful scenery.We visit two of Europe's most stunning castles, beginning at King Ludwig's childhood home, Hohenschwangau. Set on a verdant hill,Explore the elegant interiors and this honey-coloured fortress is covered in towers and turrets. Wegardens of Linderhof Palace.continue to Neuschwanstein for a guided tour. This castle is known worldwide for its extravagance, and was the inspiration behind theWHAT'S INCLUDED Sleeping Beauty castle in Disneyland. We enjoy time to wander the di erent state rooms and galleries, taNing in the opulence of theExpertise of a UK Tour Manager wood carvings, beautiful chandeliers and lavish paintings. On the wayfrom start to fi nishbacN to )ssen, we stop oat a local brauhaus and brewery for a guided tour of the facility and a tasting of the excellent beer. StayingFirst and Standard Class Rail on site for dinner, we're treated to a spread of Bavarian specialties,and all transfers, Eurostar served with locally-brewed beer and overlooking the gorgeousStandard Premierscenery of the Bavarian Alps. Complimentary luggage serviceDays 5-6 - Fssen and the Zugspitze 8 nights' 4-Star accommodation Your day is free in Fssen to explore this picture-book town of13 meals including 7 breakfasts colourful houses, medieval walls and historic churches. On Day 6,and 6 dinnerswe journey on the Zugspitze Railway, up to the breathtaking summit of Zugspitze - the highest mountain in Germany. Our train passesAll tour excursionsEibsee Lake and 'Hell Valley', where a narrow gorge gives way to steep valley walls. We arrive at Zugspitzplatt and continue by cable car to the mountain's peak for wonderful panoramic views over Bavaria, Switzerland, Austria and Italy. Days 7-9 - The Church of Wies, Linderhof, Cologne and LondonThe mysterious Church of Wies is our destination this morning. 1estled among the deep forests of %avaria, its magnifi cent halls are classic examples of Bavarian Rococo architecture and feature ornate stonework and golden furnishings. Later, we visit Linderhof, the smallest palace commissioned by Ludwig II. We see the striking HallTour Code: BAS|per person based on 2 of Mirrors, the King's ornate bedchamber and the extensive parkland.sharing. Deposit from 400 per person. We return to Cologne for the night on Day 8, continuing by rail toSupplement for solo travellers from 375.London St Pancras on Day 9. For the latest guidance on entry requirements, please visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-adviceCall us on 01904 527231 or visit greatrail.com for more details 85"