b"1 TOUR HIGHLIGHTS GERMANY, AUSTRIA AND EASTERN EUROPECologneTO/FROM FrankfurtBRUSSELS 2 Wrzburg Discover the fairytale castle Rothenburg of Neuschwanstein and King GERMANY Church of Wiles Munich Ludwig's marvellous childhood Murnau AUSTRIA home, Hohenschwangau.Linderhof Palace 5 Garmisch-PartenkirchenSchwangau Village Embark upon an excursion along Zugspitzplatt the scenic Romantic Road, known for its beautiful scenery.Nights in hotel First Class Rail Standard Class Rail CoachJourney into the Bavarian mountains on the Zugspitze YOUR ITINERARY railway, past dense woodland and quaint villages.Days 1-3 - Wrzburg, the Romantic Road and Garmisch-Partenkirchen Explore elegant Linderhof Palace,We meet at London St Pancras and take the Eurostar to Brussels,with its striking interior.continuing to Wrzburg, for two nights. On Day 2 we journey along theVisit the Church of Weis, a truly famous Romantic Road, a picturesque road filled with fairytale scenery ofbreathtaking structure with half-timbered villages, soaring forests, and enchanting castles. We travelexuberant frescoes.to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a guided tour immerses us in local culture, heritage, and medieval music, followed by time to look around the town. On Day 3, we discover Wrzburg on a walking tour, exploringWHAT'S INCLUDED the wealth of beauty the city has to offer in its cobbled streets and grand Baroque architecture. Later, we travel by rail to Garmisch-Partenkirchen,UK Tour Manager throughoutset amongst the rugged Bavarian Alps, and our hotel for 5 nights.First and Standard Class rail travel, Standard Premier Class on Day 4 - Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Eurostar journeysToday we visit two of Europe's most stunning castles. We begin at King Ludwig's childhood home, Hohenschwangau. Set on a verdant hill,Complimentary luggage servicethis yellow fortress is covered in towers and turrets. We continue to8 nights' hotel accommodationNeuschwanstein for a guided tour. The castle is known worldwide for its beauty, and was famously the inspiration behind the Sleeping Beauty13 meals including 7 breakfasts Castle in Disneyland. We have time to take in the opulence of its woodand 6 dinnerscarvings, beautiful chandeliers, and lavish paintings. On our return to ourAll tour excursionshotel, we stop off at a local brewery for a taste of Bavaria, as we're taken on a guided tour of the facility before a tasting of the excellent local beer. YOUR HOTELS Days 5-6 - Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the ZugspitzeToday, you have a free day in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The townDays 1-3has some fine Baroque churches and historic houses decorated withDorint Hotel, Wrzburg, 4traditional frescoes. You could indulge in some local cuisine, such asDays 3-8Spaetzle, a Bavarian comfort food similar to mac and cheese. On Day 6,Hotel Reindls Partenkirchner, we journey on the Zugspitze Railway, reaching the summit of Zugspitze -Garmisch-Partenkirchen 4the highest mountain in Germany. Our train passes Eibsee Lake and 'Hell Valley', where a narrow gorge gives way to steep valley walls. We journeyDays 8-9to Zugspitzplatt and continue by cable car to the summit of Zugspitze.Overnight stay in Cologne4The rocky peak offers panoramic views over Bavaria, Switzerland, Austria, and Italy. We pause to admire the natural beauty of Eibsee Lake on our descent, before returning to our hotel.Days 7-9 - The Church of Wies, Linderhof, Cologne and London Max 25 peopleThis morning we visit the mysterious Church of Weis, found nestled among the deep forests of Bavaria. Its magnificent halls are classic2021 TOUR DATESexamples of Bavarian Rococo architecture, featuring ornate stonework, vibrant and luxurious colours, and golden furnishings. In the afternoon, we visit Linderhof, the smallest palace commissioned by Ludwig II,May142,095Aug62,095where we explore the interior, seeing the striking Hall of Mirrors. LeavingJun182,195 Sep22,195Garmisch-Partenkirchen on Day 8, we travel via Munich to Cologne,252,195where we spend the night. On Day 9 we travel to Brussels to connect with the Eurostar service to London St Pancras. Tour Code: BAS | per person based Please note: this tour includes an excursion at high altitude, which mayon 2 sharing. Deposit from 330 per be unsuitable for people with some medical conditions. person. Supplement for solo travellers from 320.Call us on 01904 527199 or visitfor more information.GreatRail.com for more details 99Visit your local Travel Agent"