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 will pass through old Bavarian villages and picturesque landscapes.
Once you arrive in Neuschwanstein, you will be taken on a guided tour of the castle, which was built in the 19th century in the Neo-Romanesque style. The palace sits on a steep hill and offers magnificent views of the village of Hohenschwangau below. From the Marienbrücke (Mary's Bridge), you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the castle.
Tour Highlights
Neuschwanstein Castle
Mary's Bridge
Pöllat Gorge
Füssen
Wieskirche
Plansee
Linderhof
Ettal Abbey
Oberammergau
Murnau
The palace was commissioned by Ludwig II of Bavaria as a royal retreat and in honor of Richard Wagner, the composer. After the death of Ludwig II, the palace was opened to the public in 1886, and now hosts more than 1.3 million visitors each year. Neuschwanstein has appeared in numerous movies and it was also used as a model for Sleeping Beauty's Castle at Disneyland.
You will hike through a beautiful gorge with cascades and waterfalls. On the way back, you will stop at the Wieskirche, a 17th-century church declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
You will also have the opportunity to visit a Bavarian cheese farm, where you can optionally purchase a cheese and cold cuts platter with freshly baked bread. Enjoy the spectacular 360-degree view of the mountains from the farm.