Day 4

Today enjoy a completely free day in Munich to shop, eat some great German food, explore the city, go on a tour of the main sights, or visit the museums.

Day 5

Enjoy an organized day trip with private bus and guide to visit two of Bavaria’s most-photographed castles:  Schloss Neuschwanstein (the inspiration for Disneyland’s famous Cinderella castle) and King Ludwig’s Linderhof, who was said to be the ‘Mad King’ of Munich.

These majestic buildings are two of the finest examples of castles in Germany.

Day 6

Finish your shopping and touring, and head for the airport.

Oktoberfest is known world-wide, as evidenced by the millions of people who visit Germany to attend the festivities every year. Don’t be disappointed. Start planning now for your fall trip to Munich for the Oktoberfest. Your family will have a grand time visiting the castles, shops, great restaurants and, of course, participate in the wonderful festivals, even if they don’t (or are not allowed to) drink beer.

There’s no better time to vacation in Munich than during Oktoberfest.  For a wonderful family vacation, here is a typical package and itinerary that will delight and excite your entire family.  Start planning now to avoid disappointment in the fall, as Oktoberfest is celebrated in Munich by over 6 million people every year.

A Munich Package may include:

* Round-trip airfare. Airport taxes will be additional, and possibly suitcase fees as well, so plan ahead.

* Accommodation including all taxes at a well-located hotel.

* Private deluxe motorcoach transportation.

* One reserved beer tent evening, with dinner and beer.

* Escorted excursion to Oktoberfest with a local guide.

* Breakfast daily, welcome dinner at Hofbrauhaus and traditional dinner in the beer tent.

* Optional day trip to see two of Germany’s most famous castles.

* Free time in Munich for museums and shopping.

* Local bilingual guide and Huron Valley Travel escort.

Here is a sample itinerary:

Day 1

Depart from your home city for a flight to Munich. There are many direct flights from the larger American airports.

Day 2

Upon arrival, you will clear passport security and head for your hotel to unpack. Enjoy a short reconnoiter of of Munich and in the evening join your fellow travelers for a traditional German welcome dinner complete with Bavarian music in the world-famous Hofbrauhaus.

Day 3

Each year the Oktoberfest is attended by 6 million visitors.  Your local guide will escort you by public tram to the festival for a full day of oompah bands, Bavarian treats, and non-stop fun. 

This evening, you will experience Oktoberfest as the locals do, with reserved seats in one of the beer tents.  Each tent has its own unique character – from the relatively intimate 3,400-seat Hippodrome to the 9,300-seat Schottenhamel.

One thing is for sure, there is nothing quite like the atmosphere!