Royal Castles
Alpine cities and magnificent castles
8 Days / Salzburg Kufstein Innsbruck Schwangau Ettal Munich
Immerse yourself in the magical world of King Ludwig II. and enjoy the splendor of a bygone era. Romantic castles and churches, breath-taking mountain panoramas and picturesque small towns are waiting to be discovered.
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Day
1
Arrival in Salzburg
Arrival at Salzburg Airport.
Meet your licensed English-speaking guide at the airport.
Transfer in private coach to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy some time to relax.
Meet your local English-speaking guide at the lobby of your hotel. Welcome-dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight stay in Salzburg.
Day
2
Salzburg
After breakfast, meet your licensed English-speaking guide at the lobby of your hotel for a walking tour through the old town of Salzburg. Stroll through the Getreidegasse and admire attractions (from the outside) such as the Salzburg Dome, the Festival House, the Fortress Hohensalzburg, Mozart’s Birthplace, Mozart’s Residence, Café Fürst and many more. Afterwards, you visit Mirabell palace and gardens.
Lunch on your own in the old town of Salzburg.
The afternoon is yours to spend at leisure.
Meet your local English-speaking guide at the lobby of your hotel. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight stay in Salzburg.
Attraction of this day

Mirabell Palace
The palace was constructed by Archbishop Wolf Dietrich as a symbol of everlasting love. With its imposing marble hall, Mirabell Palace is a very popular venue for wedding ceremonies. Furthermore, the offices of the mayor of Salzburg are based in the Mirabell Palace today.
Day
3
Salzburg: Excursion Lake District
After breakfast, meet your licensed English-speaking guide for a transfer to Hellbrunn Castle and a visit of the castle and its imposing garden. Afterwards, you visit St. Wolfgang located in the beautiful Lake District. Upon arrival in St. Wolfgang, enjoy a walking tour through the picturesque town.
Lunch in or around St. Wolfgang.
Transfer back to Salzburg followed by an evening tour through the Stiegl brewery.
Dinner at a traditional restaurant.
Overnight stay in Salzburg.
Attractions of this day

Hellbrunn Palace and Trick Fountains
Hellbrunn is a veritable jewel, located South of the festival city of Salzburg. Hellbrunn Palace is embedded in an impressive complex of artificial parkland and natural biotopes. The water games and trick fountains are a unique experience!

Stiegl Brewery Beer Experience
This beer experience is truly a multisensory one! Stiegl Brauwelt promises the most exciting beer exhibition, traditional culinary delicacies and a brewery shop - be assured, a visit to the Stiegl Brauwelt lets every beer lovers' heart beat faster.
Day
4
Salzburg-(Kufstein)-Innsbruck
After breakfast, meet your licensed English-speaking guide at the lobby of your hotel. Transfer to Innsbruck via Kufstein. Upon arrival in Kufstein, you visit the Kufstein fortress.
Lunch on your own in or around Kufstein.
Continue your journey to Innsbruck. Upon arrival in Innsbruck, a panoramic city tour will provide you with an overview of the capital of the Alps.
Afterwards, check-in at your hotel.
Meet your local English-speaking guide at the lobby of your hotel. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight stay in Innsbruck.
Attractions of this day

Kufstein Fortress
Kufstein Fortress is situated on the fortress mountain, above the town of Kufstein on an approximately 90m high cliff. The medieval fortress is reachable with an inclined elevator. Visitors can enjoy exhibitions at the Fortress and Local History Museum, as well as at the former Cell Wing at the Kaiser Tower and the Bürgertower Museum.

Panoramic City Tour
In the course of a panoramic city tour, you will pass by Innsbruck's most beautiful and interesting streets. Furthermore, you will admire attractions such as the famous Triumph Gate, the Imperial Palace, the Imperial Chapel, the City Tower and many more.
Day
5
Innsbruck
After breakfast, together with your licensed English-speaking guide, you visit Ambras Palace.
Lunch on your own in the old town of Innsbruck.
In the afternoon you enjoy a walking tour through the old town of Innsbruck including visit to the Imperial Palace.
Meet your local English-speaking guide at the lobby of your hotel. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight stay in Innsbruck.
Attractions of this day

Ambras Palace
Archduke Ferdinand II had the magnificent castle built for his wife Philippine. At the same time, Ferdinand II also housed his noble art collections at Ambras palace. One can admire impressive parade armour, historical curiosities such as the oldest painting of Dracula, the Spanish Hall, which belongs to the most beautiful Renaissance halls worldwide and the famous Habsburg portrait gallery.

City Walk with Imperial Palace
This city walk takes you through the picturesque alleys of the old town of Innsbruck. Passing by the golden roof you will continue to the Innsbruck Imperial Palace with the Imperial Court Church, the city tower and St. James's Cathedral. Let yourself be enchanted by the Baroque showrooms and the Imperial Apartments.
Day
6
Innsbruck-(Hohenschwangau)-Munich
After breakfast, together with your licensed English-speaking guide you head towards Munich. This day is dedicated to the famous Ludwig Castles, which you visit on your way to Munich. Your first stop is Neuschwanstein Palace.
Lunch on your own in the course of the tour.
Visit to the royal villa Linderhof Palace.
Then continue your journey to Munich.
Meet your local English-speaking guide at the lobby of your hotel. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight stay in Munich.
Attractions of this day

Neuschwanstein Castle
Neuschwanstein Castle, the former residence of the "fairytale-king" Ludwig II., is one of the most visited castles in Europe. Neuschwanstein Castle was built in 1869 as an idealized notion of a knight's castle for King Ludwig II. During the summer months, more than 6,000 visitors crowd through the impressive premises of the castle daily.

Linderhof Palace
Linderhof Palace, owned by the Bavarian King Ludwig II - just like Neuschwanstein Castle - was built between 1870 and 1886, replacing the so-called King-cottage of Ludwig II's father Max II. Linderhof Palace was finalized during King Ludwig II's lifetime and henceforward was regarded as his favourite palace. Today, both the palace as well as the gardens can be visited.
Day
7
Munich
After breakfast, meet your licensed English-speaking guide. Then enjoy a walking tour with visit to the Munich Residence.
Lunch on your own.
The afternoon is yours to spend at leisure.
Meet your licensed English-speaking guide at the lobby of your hotel. Farewell dinner at a traditional restaurant.
Overnight stay in Munich.
Attraction of this day

Old Town Walking Tour with Munich Residenz
The Munich Residenz, the former royal palace of the Bavarian monarchs, is located in the heart of Munich and thus is the perfect start for your tour. An extensive tour through the impressive premises includes visits to the Residence museum itself, the Treasury as well as the Cuvilliés-Theater and the Allerheiligen-Hofkirche. The final part of your tour will be a walking tour of the old town of Munich with its multitude of shops, markets and always busy beer halls. In the course of your walking tour, you will pass by the most famous attractions such as the Cathedral Church of her Old Lady, the Odeonsquare, the Pinakotheken as well as the Marienplatz.
Day
8
Departure from Munich
After breakfast, check-out and transfer to Munich airport.
Have a safe trip!
Mirabell Palace
The palace was constructed by Archbishop Wolf Dietrich as a symbol of everlasting love. With its imposing marble hall, Mirabell Palace is a very popular venue for wedding ceremonies. Furthermore, the offices of the mayor of Salzburg are based in the Mirabell Palace today.
Hellbrunn Palace and Trick Fountains
Hellbrunn is a veritable jewel, located South of the festival city of Salzburg. Hellbrunn Palace is embedded in an impressive complex of artificial parkland and natural biotopes. The water games and trick fountains are a unique experience!
Stiegl Brewery Beer Experience
This beer experience is truly a multisensory one! Stiegl Brauwelt promises the most exciting beer exhibition, traditional culinary delicacies and a brewery shop - be assured, a visit to the Stiegl Brauwelt lets every beer lovers' heart beat faster.
Kufstein Fortress
Kufstein Fortress is situated on the fortress mountain, above the town of Kufstein on an approximately 90m high cliff. The medieval fortress is reachable with an inclined elevator. Visitors can enjoy exhibitions at the Fortress and Local History Museum, as well as at the former Cell Wing at the Kaiser Tower and the Bürgertower Museum.
Panoramic City Tour
In the course of a panoramic city tour, you will pass by Innsbruck's most beautiful and interesting streets. Furthermore, you will admire attractions such as the famous Triumph Gate, the Imperial Palace, the Imperial Chapel, the City Tower and many more.
Ambras Palace
Archduke Ferdinand II had the magnificent castle built for his wife Philippine. At the same time, Ferdinand II also housed his noble art collections at Ambras palace. One can admire impressive parade armour, historical curiosities such as the oldest painting of Dracula, the Spanish Hall, which belongs to the most beautiful Renaissance halls worldwide and the famous Habsburg portrait gallery.
City Walk with Imperial Palace
This city walk takes you through the picturesque alleys of the old town of Innsbruck. Passing by the golden roof you will continue to the Innsbruck Imperial Palace with the Imperial Court Church, the city tower and St. James's Cathedral. Let yourself be enchanted by the Baroque showrooms and the Imperial Apartments.

Neuschwanstein Castle
Neuschwanstein Castle, the former residence of the "fairytale-king" Ludwig II., is one of the most visited castles in Europe. Neuschwanstein Castle was built in 1869 as an idealized notion of a knight's castle for King Ludwig II. During the summer months, more than 6,000 visitors crowd through the impressive premises of the castle daily.

Linderhof Palace
Linderhof Palace, owned by the Bavarian King Ludwig II - just like Neuschwanstein Castle - was built between 1870 and 1886, replacing the so-called King-cottage of Ludwig II's father Max II. Linderhof Palace was finalized during King Ludwig II's lifetime and henceforward was regarded as his favourite palace. Today, both the palace as well as the gardens can be visited.
Old Town Walking Tour with Munich Residenz
The Munich Residenz, the former royal palace of the Bavarian monarchs, is located in the heart of Munich and thus is the perfect start for your tour. An extensive tour through the impressive premises includes visits to the Residence museum itself, the Treasury as well as the Cuvilliés-Theater and the Allerheiligen-Hofkirche. The final part of your tour will be a walking tour of the old town of Munich with its multitude of shops, markets and always busy beer halls. In the course of your walking tour, you will pass by the most famous attractions such as the Cathedral Church of her Old Lady, the Odeonsquare, the Pinakotheken as well as the Marienplatz.
Prices
Price per person in twin room: | from EUR 1.535,00 |
Single supplement per person: | from EUR 239,00 |
All of our tours are customized to our clients' needs:
The prices shown aim to providing you with a broad indication of how much to budget for the trip.
Rates are based on shoulder season rates with a min. of 20 participants.
Rates are quoted in EURO and include taxes and VAT. Rates are subject to change, offer is upon request. Please contact us for tailor-made itineraries and definite prices.
The transportation to/from the point of origin of the tour, porterage, meals other than indicated, other tour-elements than indicated as well as tips and personal expenses are not included in the price.
Included Services
- 07 x overnight stays in twin room incl. breakfast in 4-star hotels
- 07 x dinner at local restaurants (3-course, excl. beverages)
- 02 x lunch at local restaurants (3-course, excl. beverages)
- Arrival/departure transfer in private coach from/to local airport
- Arrival/departure assistance at the airport
- Private coach transfers as per itinerary
- Private local English-speaking guide services as per itinerary
- 01 x Entrance to Hellbrunn Palace
- 01 x Evening tour through the Stiegl Brewery
- 01 x Entrance to Kufstein Fortress
- 01 x Entrance to the Imperial Palace Innsbruck
- 01 x Entrance to Ambrass Palace
- 01 x Entrance to Neuschwanstein Palace
- 01 x Entrance to Linderhof Palace
- 01 x Entrance to the Munich Residence incl. the Residence Museum and the Treasury