Known world wide as a beer festival, Oktoberfest is actually so much more! From humble beginnings as a royal wedding celebration to the almost month long Bavarian extravaganza that it has become, the 'Fest has enough beer, pork, merchandise and amusement park attractions to keep you entertained for days! Stay at the Contiki Tent Village in the heart of Oktoberfest territory, have a hot breakfast before you set out and come and go as you please with regular shuttles to and from the 'Fest grounds. No thinking required, just have fun!
| Length: | 7 days |
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| Accommodations: | Overnight Coach, Twin Share Tent as per itinerary
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| Meals: | Breakfast as per itinerary
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| Sightseeing: | Munich |
| Transportation: | Coach |
London to MunichWe leave London in the afternoon to begin our journey to Munich. We drive through the night to arrive in Munich mid-morning on Day 2 to be greeted by your Contiki representatives and a cooked breakfast. Some time to freshen up before we take our first view of Munich on our included orientation tour. Tonight, join the locals for a stein or two at one of Munich's famous beerhalls.
MunichA chance to view the Brewer's Parade and witness the Mayor tapping the first keg to mark the opening of Oktoberfest. Spend the day exploring the many different beer halls on the site - each one serving a different Bavarian beer. Also, an opportunity to try traditional German foods such as pork knuckle, roast chicken, pretzels or oxen!
MunichEnjoy the Bavarian Parade where people from different regions come to Munich to join the festivities dressed in their traditional costumes. Also, an opportunity for those who wish to visit one of Hitler's concentration camps, as we take a morning excursion to Dachau. Afterwards, continue tasting the local beers and perhaps try one of the many funfair rides that have become an important part of the festival.
MunichToday a chance for a coach excursion to one of Bavaria's most famous attractions, King Ludwig's Neuschwanstein Castle. A full day excursion, we return late afternoon where you can then experience the Oktoberfest attractions by night.
MunichOur last day to spend some more time exploring all that Munich has to offer or perhaps you prefer to spend your last day at the Oktoberfest.
Munich to LondonWe leave Munich early this morning to arrive back in London at approximately 10:00pm.
All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour price!