The Fairytale Tour - Best of Bavaria, Austria and the Italian Lakes
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The Fairytale Tour - Best of Bavaria, Austria and the Italian Lakes
14 Days Starting in Munich, Germany and ending in Verona, Italy
Visiting: Munich, Marienplatz, Munich, Tegernsee, Lake Achensee, Inntal Valley, Innsbruck, Hofburg Palace, Nordkette Mountains, Tyrol, Rattenberg, Swarovski Crystal Worlds, Linderhof Palace, Ettal, Oberammergau, Stams, Merano, Trautmannsdorff Castle, Bolzano, Ötzi Museum, Strada del Vino, Lake Garda, Verona, Roman Amphitheatre, Verona, Parco Giardino Sigurtà
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Tour code:
TTTHC
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
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EnglishInterests:
Cultural, Foodie and Wine Tours, Gardens & Nature Tours, History
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Tour Overview
Embark on "The Fairytale Tour - Best of Bavaria, Austria and the Italian Lakes" for an enchanting 13-night journey through some of Europe's most picturesque landscapes. Enjoy VIP door-to-door travel service, international flights, and the expertise of a Titan tour manager. Discover the medieval charm of Munich, the opulence of Nymphenburg Palace, and the scenic beauty of Austria's Tyrol. Explore Innsbruck, Rattenberg, and Swarovski Crystal Worlds, and visit the extravagant Linderhof Palace. Cross into Italy to experience the spa town of Merano, the vibrant city of Bolzano, and the stunning Lake Garda. Conclude with a guided tour of Verona, including its Roman Amphitheatre, and savor the region's renowned Amarone wine. This tour promises a blend of cultural immersion, historical exploration, and breathtaking natural beauty.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: Munich
Accommodation Name: Vienna House Easy by Wyndham München (4-star)
Meals Included: Dinner
Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your flight to Munich. On arrival we’ll transfer to our hotel.
Day 2
Location: Munich, Marienplatz, Munich
Accommodation Name: Vienna House Easy by Wyndham München (4-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning we’ll get acquainted with Munich, capital of Bavaria and where Germany’s first Oktoberfest was held in 1810. We’ll head to the medieval streets and spires of the Altstadt (Old Town) whose main square - Marienplatz - has been Munich’s heart, soul and focal point since the city was founded in 1158. After a guided tour there’s free time to explore the old shops and pedestrianised streets, before we return to our hotel.
This evening, there’s the chance to get even more immersed in the traditions and culture of Bavaria on an optional visit to a local brewery for dinner and a tasting, perhaps with the accompaniment of a real oompah band.
Day 3
Location: Munich
Accommodation Name: Vienna House Easy by Wyndham München (4-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Another Bavarian icon today: this one, the splendid royal palace of Nymphenburg. We’ll be joined by a local guide and shown through the sumptuous rooms and galleries - many containing original furniture like the bed King Ludwig II was born on and his fairy tale rococo sleigh. Afterwards we’ll tour the smaller but equally extravagant Amalienburg. Although outwardly a hunting lodge (albeit a grand one), inside this lavishly extravagant palace drips with gilt and rich rococo style.
Day 4
Location: Munich, Tegernsee, Lake Achensee, Inntal Valley
Accommodation Name: Hotel Schwarzbrunn, Tyrol (4-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we’ll drive south from Munich on our journey into Austria and Tyrol. The route winds through the glorious Bavarian Alps, dipping and curving around its lakes, forests and slopes. We’ll stop for a snack (meats and cheese) at a local brewery in Tegernsee, a peaceful lakeside town known for its ski trails, toboggan runs and mountain footpaths, before driving on to skirt the shore of Lake Achensee, the largest and deepest lake in Tyrol. Now in Austria’s beautiful Inntal valley, we’ll spend the next four nights in a typical Tyrolean village.
Day 5
Location: Innsbruck, Hofburg Palace, Nordkette Mountains
Accommodation Name: Hotel Schwarzbrunn, Tyrol (4-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast
It’s a short drive to Innsbruck, ancient capital of Tyrol and a city surrounded by mountains on all sides. After a guided tour passing the grand Hofburg palace, baroque cathedral and medieval Altstadt, this afternoon we’ll step onto the funicular and be hoisted over 2,000m into the surrounding Nordkette mountains, stepping out to alpine pastures, the distant clang of cow bells and bird’s-eye views of Innsbruck below.
Day 6
Location: Tyrol, Rattenberg, Swarovski Crystal Worlds
Accommodation Name: Hotel Schwarzbrunn, Tyrol (4-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is all about Tyrol, Austria’s picture-postcard destination in the heart of the Alps. Driving past steep green valleys and wildflower meadows dotted with chocolate-box chalets, we’ll stop for coffee and to stretch our legs at a typical Tyrolean village, before continuing to Rattenberg, Austria’s smallest town.
There’s free time for lunch in one of the lovely little restaurants in the old town, after which we’ll set our sights on the extraordinary Swarovski Crystal Worlds. This immersive exhibition centre celebrates Swarovski’s role in styling clothes, costumes and sets for stars like Elton John, Lady Gaga and Beyoncé.
Day 7
Location: Linderhof Palace, Ettal, Oberammergau
Accommodation Name: Hotel Schwarzbrunn, Tyrol (4-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning we’ll hop across the border back into Germany to visit one of King Ludwig II’s smallest but most fanciful creations: Linderhof Palace. Inspired by Versailles, and surrounded by gilded fountains and follies, Linderhof is eye-wateringly extravagant with jewel-studded rooms and curlicue rococo walls. A guide will walk us through the resplendent interior, after which you’re free to explore the equally elaborate gardens complete with underground lake and grotto.
Next, there’s free time for lunch in the pretty village of Ettal, before we continue through the Bavarian Alps to Oberammergau, where the famous Passion Play has been staged every 10 years since 1634.
Day 8
Location: Stams, Merano
Accommodation Name: Hotel Sonnenhof Merano (3-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning we say goodbye to Austria, but not before visiting beautiful, baroque Stams Abbey where - after a guided tour - we’ll toast its stories and history with a shot of home-made schnapps. After that we’ll set out on our next panoramic road trip and navigate the dramatic turns and hairpin bends on one of the Tyrol’s famous mountain passes (either Timelsjoch or Reschenpass) as we journey into South Tyrol and cross the border into Italy. It's then just a short drive to our next destination - the spa town Merano.
Day 9
Location: Merano, Trautmannsdorff Castle
Accommodation Name: Hotel Sonnenhof Merano (3-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast
We’ll set out on foot this morning for a guided walk around Merano. Being so close to the border you’ll still see beer stalls and strudels, but there’s a distinct Mediterranean feel in its leafy boulevards, arcaded streets, flower-fringed promenades and surrounding vineyards.
After free time for lunch, we’ll head up to Trautmannsdorff Castle for a leisurely afternoon in the botanical gardens. After admiring the abundant cacti, palms and flowerbeds filled with dazzling displays, you can either return to the hotel by coach or walk back later - the gardens stay open until late in the evening.
Day 10
Location: Bolzano, Ötzi Museum, Strada del Vino
Accommodation Name: Hotel Sonnenhof Merano (3-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Another day, another beautiful city as we visit Bolzano, pastel-hued capital of South Tyrol and gateway to the Italian Dolomites. A guide will show us around this handsome, green city and its pleasant riverside paths after which there’s free time for lunch, and perhaps a visit to the Ötzi Museum to see the famous ice man mummy, whose body was preserved on a South Tyrol glacier over 5,300 years ago.
This afternoon there’s a scenery-rich road trip of another kind: this one through the gentle vine-striped valleys and old wine villages of the Strada del Vino (Wine Road), stopping for a tasting along the way.
Day 11
Location: Lake Garda, Verona
Accommodation Name: Hotel Europa Verona (3-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Leaving Merano we continue our journey south into Trentino, to the largest and most celebrated of all the Italian lakes: Lake Garda. There’s no better vantage point for soaking up the majesty of the lake - and the mountains surrounding it - than the water so we’ll swap our coach for a pleasure boat and cruise the little towns and villages along its shores.
There’s time to find a lovely little bistro or café for lunch, and ample chance to taste real Italian gelato in flavours like chocolate, pistachio and biscotti. Later we’ll rejoin our coach and drive the short distance to Verona.
Day 12
Location: Verona, Roman Amphitheatre, Verona
Accommodation Name: Hotel Europa Verona (3-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast
There’s more to Verona than Romeo and Juliet, as we’ll discover this morning on our guided walking tour. After exploring its pretty piazzas and twisting lanes, and admiring the elegant stone bridges spanning the wide, fast-flowing Adige River, there’s free time to refuel before this afternoon’s visit to Verona’s other signature attraction: the Roman Amphitheatre. Once the backdrop for gladiatorial battles and chariot racing, today the arena is a giant open-air opera house drawing around 500,000 opera lovers to its Summer Festival each year. Later, we’ll visit a local bar for a glass of velvety red Amarone, a distinct and full-bodied wine produced in the Veneto region.
Day 13
Location: Verona, Parco Giardino Sigurtà
Accommodation Name: Hotel Europa Verona (3-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our last full day is at leisure - perfect for souvenir shopping, exploring independently or enjoying a last taste of your favourite Veronese flavour, be it risotto, polenta or the signature Amarone wine. Otherwise, we’ve arranged an optional visit with picnic lunch to the luxuriant gardens, lawns, lakes and woodland of Parco Giardino Sigurtà , widely heralded as one of the most beautiful parks in Italy.
Day 14
Location: Verona
Meals Included: Breakfast
We transfer to Verona airport for the return flight to the UK. Upon arrival, your Titan vehicle will be waiting to take you home.
What's Included
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13 nights in hotels
Enjoy 13 nights in comfortable hotels, providing a relaxing retreat after each day's adventures.
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International flights
Prices are based on return flights with British Airways from London Heathrow or Gatwick.
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Titan tour manager
A Titan tour manager will accompany you throughout the tour.
What's Not Included
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Optional activities
Optional activities such as the visit to a local brewery for dinner and a tasting in Munich, and the optional visit with picnic lunch to Parco Giardino Sigurtà in Verona are not included.
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Personal expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included and should be arranged separately.
Mode of Transport
Travel in destination by coach, with international flights included. Prices are based on return flights with British Airways from London Heathrow or Gatwick.Accommodation
Enjoy 13 nights in comfortable hotels, providing a relaxing retreat after each day's adventures.Check out our Q&As
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What kind of meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes 17 meals: 13 breakfasts and 4 dinners.
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What kind of guided tours are included in the itinerary?
The tour includes guided city tours of Munich, Innsbruck (including a funicular ride), and Verona. Additionally, there are guided visits to Nymphenburg Palace, Amalienburg, Linderhof Palace, Stams Abbey (including schnapps tasting), Merano, and Bolzano.
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Are there any special experiences included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes several special experiences such as a scenic drive on the Strada del Vino with wine tasting, a scenic cruise on Lake Garda, and Amarone wine tasting. Additionally, there are visits to Swarovski Crystal Worlds, Oberammergau, and Trautmannsdorff Castle botanical gardens.
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
Transportation in the destination is provided by coach, and there is also a scenic cruise on Lake Garda.
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Is there any free time during the tour for personal exploration?
Yes, there are several opportunities for free time during the tour, such as exploring Munich's Old Town, having lunch in Rattenberg, and visiting the Ötzi Museum in Bolzano. Additionally, the last full day in Verona is at leisure for souvenir shopping or exploring independently.
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 13 nights in hotels.
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Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, there are optional activities such as a visit to a local brewery in Munich for dinner and a tasting, and an optional visit with picnic lunch to Parco Giardino Sigurtà on the last full day in Verona.
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What is the VIP door-to-door travel service mentioned in the tour?
The VIP door-to-door travel service includes collection from your home for your flight to Munich and a Titan vehicle waiting to take you home upon arrival back in the UK.
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Do I have to pay a Single Supplement?
In most cases a single supplement will apply. If the price for a Single room for sole occupancy is not shown, please ask our team for details and we will be able to check the details for you.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We've been taking our customers across the world on escorted tours for more than 40 years
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Our commitment to sustainable travel is part of our ethos. We love exploring the world and hope that, alongside our customers, we can be part of a bigger change in respecting the people and wildlife on our planet and minimising the impact we have on our environment.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
With some COVID-19 rules and restrictions still in place there are a few details that you need to know. This information is subject to change. It’s your responsibility to monitor changes and ensure you fulfil all relevant criteria for travel. Rest assured that we’re on hand to help and answer any questions you might have.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You’ll receive your Final holiday documents via email approximately 14 days prior to your departure.
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