After breakfast, you will travel approximately 2.5 hours to the village of Schwangau. Our first castle tour of the day will be the Hohenschwangau Castle. The existence of the Hohenschwangau was documented in the 12th century. Until 1535, it remained in the possession of the Knights of Schwangau. Due to successive wars over the centuries, the castle was left in ruins. Crown Prince Maximilian of Bavaria had the ruin of Schwanstein Castle reconstructed according to the original neo-Gothic style from 1832 to 1836. The yellow Gothic castle is where King Ludwig II spent his childhood.

Afterward, you will take a 40-minute walk or a horse-drawn wagon up to Neuschwanstein Castle, also known as "the castle of the fairy-tale king". This is the most popular castle in Europe, and possibly the world, attracting over 1.5 million visitors annually. Although it appears medieval, Neuschwanstein was built between 1869 and 1886. Only a third of the castle’s interior was finished by the time of Ludwig’s mysterious death nearby in Lake Starnberg in 1886, at the age of 41. After touring both castles, you will walk to the Museum of the Bavarian Kings. You will enjoy a unique exhibition that takes you on a journey through time, exploring the history of the Wittelsbach dynasty and its Bavarian Kings. You will experience the history of King Ludwig II and his family in the authentic vicinity of the royal castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. Precious objects, fascinating stories, and interactive media stations will provide you with an extraordinary insight into the history of the former Royal Family.

Afterward, you will enjoy dinner and then have free time to walk the magical streets below the overlooking castles.

After breakfast, you will then travel approximately 45 minutes to Linderhof Palace in Ettal. It is the smallest of the three palaces built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the only one that he lived to see completed. Ludwig was already familiar with the area around Linderhof from his youth, when he had accompanied his father, King Maximilian II, on hunting trips in the Bavarian Alps. When Ludwig II became King in 1864, he inherited the so-called King's Cottage from his father, and in 1869 began enlarging the building. Although Linderhof is much smaller than Versailles, it is evident that the palace of the French Sun King, Louis XIV (who was an idol for Ludwig), was its inspiration. The staircase is a reduction of the famous Ambassador's Staircase in Versailles. King Ludwig II was fascinated by the mystical world of the Orient and the romantic medieval age of chivalry, but above all by the splendor of the Bourbon court. At Linderhof, he set out to recreate the palace and gardens of Versailles, the magnificent former residence of the Sun King Louis XIV.

Then you can spend hours walking the landscape gardens that cover an area of about 125 acres (50 hectares), surrounded by beautiful Alpine pines. The entire Linderhof palace park is furnished with numerous buildings and follies. Exotic park structures include the Royal Cottage, the Moorish Kiosk, the Hundinghütte, the Gurnemanz Hermitage, and the Moroccan House. A special building is the artificial Venus Grotto, which is currently closed for renovation until 2024.

Afterward, you will enjoy dinner in the village of Schwangauand then have free time to walk the magical streets below the overlooking castles.

After breakfast, you will take a 2-hour drive to visit the Herrenchiemsee Palace on Herreninsel.

You will take a 15-minute boat ride to the Island where King Ludwig II acquired the Herreninsel in 1873 as the location for his Royal Palace of Herrenchiemsee (New Palace). Built between 1878 and 1886, the Palace of Versailles served as the architectural model for the palace. Notable features include the grand staircase, the state bedroom, and the Great Hall of Mirrors. The gardens resemble those of Versailles with multiple fountains.

You will visit the King Ludwig II Museum as well as the Old Palace Museum, both located on the island.

Afterward, we will drive for 1 hour to Munich, where you will enjoy dinner, and then have the rest of the evening at your leisure.

After breakfast, you will visit the Nymphenburg Palace in Munich.

The Nymphenburg Palace was built in 1664 and is a Baroque palace situated in Munich's western district in Bavaria, Germany. The Nymphenburg served as the primary summer residence for the former rulers of Bavaria of the House of Wittelsbach. The baroque facades comprise an overall width of about 700 meters. Some rooms still show their original baroque decoration, while others were later redesigned in rococo or neoclassical style.

The 180-hectare (445-acre) park is considered a masterpiece of garden art. The park also features other impressive structures, including the Monopteros Round Temple, the Pagoda Castle located in the north, and the Amalienburg and Badenburg castles, as well as the Magdalenenklause. The canal leading to Nymphenburg Palace is spectacular, offering gondola rides. Badenburg Lake and the fountains with their water features are among the most stunning in Germany.

After your palace visit, you will head back to Marienplatz, Munich. You will see top landmarks such as the Glockenspiel, the Hofbräuhaus (the world’s most famous beer hall), Frauenkirche, and Viktualienmarkt (a famous outdoor market). You can also see the New and Old Town Halls, the National Theater, the Feldherrnhalle (Memorial to Bavarian Generals), St. Jakob'splatz ' splatz, and the Church of St. Peter. You will learn the real origins of Oktoberfest and the history of beer gardens in Germany.

After a day of touring the palaces and city, you will have a farewell dinner at the world-famous Hofbräuhaus. Then, after dinner, you will have your free time to relax or go out for drinks at one of the local German pubs.

After breakfast at your hotel, we will be happy to take you to the airport for your departure or you can continue your vacation in Germany.