b'DiscoveriesAn all-inclusive tour of beautiful Bavaria, from fairytale castles such as Neuschwanstein to the timbered medieval8 DAYS fromtowns of the Romantic Road and stunning Lake Constance. 1,099 ppYOUR ITINERARYRothenburgDays 1-2. To Langenau in southern Germany GERMANYMeeting the Tour Manager at London St Pancras this morning, we boardTO/FROMthe Eurostar to Brussels. A change of trains in the Belgian capital takes usBRUSSELSvia Cologne to Ulm. From here, we transfer by coach to the pretty town of7 Langenau7Langenau, our base for the next seven nights. Day 2 is free to explore our newUlmsurroundings. The towns main landmark is Martinkirche, a medieval church built between the 14th and 18th centuries. You could also visit the CulturalFussenCentre or Museum of Local History. At our hotel this evening, and each nightNeuschwansteinof our stay, we enjoy dinner with selected beer, wine and soft drinks. LindauDays 3-4. The island town of Lindau & Neuschwanstein Castle After breakfast, we travel to the island town of Lindau. Set on the edge of Lake Constance, this pretty medieval town has a stunning backdrop of theWHATS INCLUDED:Swiss and Austrian Alps. Youre free to explore the towns historical centre around the market square. The main attraction is the 16th-century palace, 7 nights 3-Star hotel Haus zum Cavazzen, a beautiful building thats now a city museum. On Dayaccommodation4 the famous Neuschwanstein is our first destination. Travelling by coach to Eurostar Standardthe alpine village of Hohenschwangau, we walk up the hill for a guided tour of Standard Class rail travelthis fairytale castle. Built by the Fairytale King Ludwig II in the 19th century, the medieval-style castle inspired Walt Disneys Sleeping Beauty. We then All rail and coach travel throughout continue to Fssen, a traditional Bavarian town and the southern end of theyour tourRomantic Road. You are free to look around the quaint streets and pastel- Expertise of a UK Tour Manager hued medieval buildings, visiting the Benedictine monastery or admiring thefrom start to finishillusory trompe-lil architecture of the late-Gothic castle.Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner Days 5-6. Rothenburg and the Romantic Road each dayToday is free for you to explore more of Langenau and other nearby towns,Selected wine, beer and soft such as Ulm. This ancient city is dominated by its Gothic minster, boastingdrinks with dinner each evening in the worlds tallest church steeple. Heading north from Langenau by directLangenautrain, you can reach the attractive town of Heidenheim. Here, you can find Hellenstein Castle which has a number of interesting museums withinAll guided tours and excursionsits charming ruins. Further afield is the modern city of Stuttgart, famed as a centre of the automotive industry. On Day 6, one of Germanys best preserved medieval towns, Rothenburg ob der Tauber is our destination. This picturesque town of half-timbered buildings is the jewel in the Romantic Roads crown. A guided tour of the colourful Old Town showcases the bestTour Code: BIS| per person based onsights. The gently sloping market square gathered around the grand town2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers hall is lined by broad, colourful buildings, many now housing restaurants.from 50.A popular spot for photos is Plnlein, an idyllic location where two cobbled streets split. After the tour, youre free to continue exploring.2025 Departures: Days 7-8. Uncovering Munich & homeward bound APR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEP, OCTThere are further opportunities to discover southern Germany today with rail travel included to Munich. Once there, soak up the delights of Bavarias capital at leisure. At its centre is the charming Marienplatz, home to the neo-GothicMobilityTown Hall and the famous glockenspiel. Topped by two onion-domed towers,Rating 1 2 3 4Frauenkirche cathedral also contains the mysterious devils footprint. The 17th-century Renaissance gardens of the Hofgarten stand behind Munich Residence, while the English Garden is larger than New Yorks Central Park and attracts visitors to its lakes, rivers and peaceful Japanese tea house. LeavingSecure your place nowLangenau on Day 8, we are taken by coach to Ulm. From here, we travel by railwith a 250pp depositto Cologne, where we change trains and continue to Brussels, ready to catch the Eurostar to London St Pancras where your holiday comes to an end. Search greatrail.com/25BISCENTRAL EUROPE 95'