20 activitati in Munich, GERMANY

Enjoy the hills, the islands and the imposing mountains up close and stimulate all your senses on this remarkable trip through Austria and Bavaria. Highlights - Discover the charm of Salzburg - Glide peacefully along Lake Wolfgangsee - Visit a Pilgrim Church and admire spectacular landscapes Spend a day exploring this region rich in natural beauty and history where the famous 'Sound of Music' was filmed and discover that the hills really are alive with the sound of music and the lush green vegetation of the picturesque snow-capped Bavarian Alps. Get an early start to your day and head out for a trip through Chiemgau, with an unmatched scenic view of the lower Bavarian Alps. Complete with rolling hills in all shades of green, these fantastic surroundings enchant and captivate you. Enjoy the splendour of the Alpine scenery as you make your way to Austria. More beauty and charm await you in Salzburg, a pristine white-washed city in verdant valley nestling proudly against a perfect mountain backdrop. In Salzburg, the city of Mozart, you'll get a sense for its history and culture as you spend some time shopping and strolling through this beautiful baroque city. On Lake Wolfgangsee, enjoy a boat ride to the splendid waterfront White Horse Inn. Visit the island's pilgrim church and take in the magnificence of the landscapes. Finally, make your way over to the Mondsee Lake, which set the scene for The Sound of Music. With its charming Austrian countryside, you can see how it was an easy choice for the famed musical. Enjoy romping through the fields before making your return journey.

Transport yourself into the pages of a fairy tale with this day-long trip to two of King Ludwig II's dream castles, Neuschwanstein and Linderhof. Often referred to as Bavaria's fairy tale King, these enchanting castles will surely provide you with an insight and understanding as to why this title is well deserved. Highlights - Wind your way around the Linderhof gardens - Enjoy free time to explore the village of Oberammergau - Admire spectacular landscapes as you make your way to Neuschwanstein Get a good night's sleep and head out early to a world that you thought only existed in fantasy. You'll make your way to the first extraordinary castle, Linderhof. Set on sprawling grounds and gardens, complete with a large fountain, this expansive palace is like imagination come to life. As you tour through the castle, you'll be mesmerized by the opulent display of rich detailed furnishings and walls and rooms that appear to be dipped in gold. The splendour of it can be at times truly overwhelming and remarkable in the same breath. After exploring the castle in awe, you'll head over to the quaint village of Oberammergau, where you'll be able to do some shopping for a little special something. End this magical day with a visit to the breathtaking Neuschwanstein Castle. Sitting high above in the Bavarian Alps, this castle is simply stunning, bright white against the rolling greens of the valleys and mountains that surround it. With steep peaks and stone arches, the structure is remarkable and a treat to gaze upon. King Ludwig truly had appreciation and a vision for the finer side of life, and this castle is clearly no exception. Come imagine yourself a king or queen in your own right, as you explore two of the most fantastic castles of Bavaria. With an unmatched elegance likely not experienced before, you'll create memories to last a lifetime. Others Admission to the castles is not included and must be paid locally. You can purchase the tickets from your guide on the bus. Languages English and German

Explore Munich the Segway way with an intriguing and exciting grand tour of the Bavarian capital. See sights and attractions such the English Garden, the Victory Gate, the university, the Chancellery, the Hofgarten and much more. The two-wheel Segway is easy to use and beginners will feel like veterans in no time. Follow a trail from Munich’s humble origins around a salt route bridge on the River Isar to its rise as one of the wealthiest cities in Europe. The four-hour tour will be led by a native English-speaking guide with an insider’s knowledge of the city, taking you to all the main landmarks and a few the locals’ favourites. Feel free to ask as many questions as you like! Start at Karlplatz and follow the route to the monumental Königsplatz, where the Glyptothek and antique museum are located. See the nearby Pinakotheken and head to the Maximilianeum and see the Bavarian parliament. Experience the ‘real’ Munich at the Viktualienmarkt, the city’s most popular market. Wander the beautifully landscaped Englischer Garten and pause at the German Museum, world's largest museum of science and technology. Come face to face with the darkest chapter in Munich’s history at the Jewish Museum and see the golden Angel of Piece column. Pass the Victory Gate and pay homage to the heroes of the anti-Nazi resistance at Ludwig-Maximilians-University, where the White Rose movement members studied. Behold the historic Bavarian Chancellery on a tour of the royal avenues and squares that takes in the Hofgarten, Max-Joseph-Platz and Odeonsplatz.

Munich is much more than centuries-old Gothic buildings, beer halls, Lederhosen-clad thigh-slappers and the FC Bayern Munich. The capital of the state of Bayern is an undiscovered treasure chest of lesser known stories and local legends. It is about the love story of King Ludwig I and Lola Montez, a "Spanish" dancer who ignited a Revolution, or about the not so “Mad King”, Ludwig II, one of the most misunderstood crowned heads of Europe; it is about the hometown. Learn about the love affair of King Ludwig I and Lola Montez, about King Ludwig II and Richard Wagner, Hitler and Third Reich, the “White Rose”, the underground resistance movement founded by students of Munich. Find out the history of Georg Elser, a carpenter who tried to kill Hitler with a bomb installed in Bierhall to prevent the breakout of WWII. Discover how the Devil lent a “helping foot” for the construction of Munich’s Cathedral. Reveal the history of Beer. Learn more about how Munich was founded and learn the history and lives of Albert Einstein, Thomas Mann, Lenin, Rilke, Kandinsky, Heine, and many other famous people who lived in Munich. Hear histories about the great Empress Sissi and how the Bavarian royalty grew up in Munich until she married the Austrian emperor in Vienna. Be amazed by the views of the Old and new Town Hall, Glockenspiel, Cathedral Frauenkirche, Viktualienmarkt: Farmers market, Hofbräuhaus, Max-Joseph square with Opera House and Royal Palace Residenz, Odeons Square with view of Siegestor, Arch of Triumph and the Maximilian Street, also known as the designers' street. Languages English