Spend a day in picturesque Bavaria with this van tour from Munich. Spend the day on the Romantic Road in the Bavarian Alps. On the way to Neuschwanstein Castle, you'll drive through old Bavarian villages and picturesque landscapes.
Once you arrive in Neuschwanstein, you'll get a guided tour of the castle, which was built in the 19th century. century in the Romanesque Revival style. The castle sits on a steep mountain and offers a magnificent view of the village of Hohenschwangau below. From the Marienbrücke, you'll have a breathtaking view of the castle.
Tour Highlights
Neuschwanstein Castle
Marienbrücke (Mary's Bridge)
Pƶllatschlucht
Füssen
Wieskirche
Plansee
Linderhof
Ettal Abbey
Oberammergau
Murnau
Ludwig II of Bavaria commissioned the palace as a royal retreat and in honor of Richard Wagner, the composer. After Ludwig II's death, the palace was opened to the public in 1886 and now welcomes more than 1.3 million visitors a year. Neuschwanstein has been filmed several times and also served as the model for Sleeping Beauty's Castle at Disneyland.
You'll hike through a beautiful gorge with cascades and waterfalls. On the way back, you'll stop at the Wieskirche, a church from the 17th century. century, which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
You'll also have the opportunity to visit a Bavarian cheese farm, where you can optionally buy a cheese and sausage platter with fresh baked bread. Enjoy the spectacular 360-degree view of the mountains from the farm.