b"1 UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCESGERMANY, AUSTRIA AND EASTERN EUROPENEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE, DAY 4 CologneTO/FROMBRUSSELS Discover the fairytale castles 2 Wrzburg of Neuschwanstein and Rothenburg Munich Hohenschwangau.GERMANY Church of Wies AUSTRIALinderhof Palace Murnau Journey into the Bavarian Alps on Fssen 5 the Zugspitze railway.ZugspitzplattVisit the town of Rothenburg ob Nights in hotel First Class Rail Standard Class Rail Coach der Tauber, enjoying a private tour of the Christmas Museum.YOUR ITINERARY Take a tour of a traditional brauhaus brewery, followed by a Bavarian dinner served alongside Days 1-3 - London, Wrzburg, the Romantic Road and Fssen local beers.We meet at London St Pancras and take the Eurostar to Brussels,Embark on an excursion along continuing to Wrzburg for two nights. On Day 2, we journey alongthe Romantic Road, known for its the famous Romantic Road, a picturesque route lined with fairytalebeautiful scenery.scenery of half-timbered villages, soaring forests and enchanting castles. We travel to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a guided tourExplore the elegant interiors andimmerses us in local culture, heritage, and medieval music. This isgardens of Linderhof Palace.followed by a private visit to the town's magical Christmas Museum. Celebrating all things festive, a guide explains the history of theWHAT'S INCLUDED different decorations, as well as giving us time to look around the gift ROMANTIC ROADshop. On Day 3, we discover Wrzburg on a walking tour, exploringUK Tour Manager throughoutthe wealth of beauty the city has to offer in its cobbled streets and AND BAVARIAN ALPS grand Baroque architecture. Later, we travel by rail to Fssen, setFirst and Standard Class rail amongst the rugged Bavarian Alps.travel, Standard Premier Class on Eurostar journeys9 DAYS FROM 2,195 BY FIRST AND STANDARD CLASS RAIL Day 4 - Neuschwanstein and HohenschwangauWe visit two of Europe's most stunning castles, beginning at KingComplimentary luggage serviceSomething Special Ludwig's childhood home, Hohenschwangau. Set on a verdant hill,8 nights' hotel accommodationthis honey-coloured fortress is covered in towers and turrets. We13 meals including 7 breakfasts Whimsical palaces and castles set the theme for this holiday. We stay in thecontinue to Neuschwanstein for a guided tour. This castle is knownand 6 dinnersworldwide for its extravagance, and was famously the inspiration wonderful Bavarian countryside, perfect for excursions along the Romantic Road,behind the Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland. We enjoy time toAll tour excursionsvisit the mysterious Church of Weis and enjoy a rail journey up the Zugspitze,wander the different state rooms and galleries, taking in the opulence of the wood carvings, beautiful chandeliers and lavish paintings. OnYOUR HOTELS Germany's highest mountain. the way back to Fssen, we stop off at a local brauhaus and breweryfor a guided tour of the facility and a tasting of the excellent beer.Days 1-3Staying on site for dinner, we're treated to a spread of BavarianMaritim Hotel, Wrzburg, 4specialties, served with locally-brewed beer and overlooking the THE ZUGSPITZE RAILWAY, DAY 6 LINDERHOF PALACE, DAY 7 gorgeous scenery of the Bavarian Alps.Days 3-8Hotel Schlosskrone or Hotel Sonne, Days 5-6 - Fssen and the Zugspitze Fssen4Your day is free in Fssen to explore this picture-book destinationDays 8-9home to colourful houses, medieval walls and historic churches.Overnight stay in Cologne4On Day 6, we journey on the Zugspitze Railway to the summit of Zugspitze - the highest mountain in Germany. Our train passes Eibsee Lake and 'Hell Valley', where a narrow gorge gives way to steep valley walls. We arrive at Zugspitzplatt and continue by cable car toMax 25 peoplethe mountain's peak for panoramic views over Bavaria, Switzerland, Austria and Italy.2022 TOUR DATESDays 7-9 - The Church of Wies, Linderhof, Cologne and LondonThe mysterious Church of Wies is our destination this morning. FoundMay 1, 202,195Sep22,295nestled among the deep forests of Bavaria, its magnificent halls areJul152,295 92,295classic examples of Bavarian Rococo architecture and feature ornateAug52,195stonework and golden furnishings. Later, we visit Linderhof, the smallest palace commissioned by Ludwig II, seeing the striking Hall of Mirrors, the King's ornate bedchamber and the extensive parkland.Tour Code: BAS | per person based We return to Cologne for the night on Day 8, continuing by rail toon 2 sharing. Deposit from 400 per London St Pancras on Day 9.person. Supplement for solo travellers from 375.96 GERMANY, AUSTRIA AND EASTERN EUROPE Call us on 01904 521995 or visitfor more information.GreatRail.com for more details 97Visit your local Travel Agent"