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German Grandeur with 2 Nights in Munich for Beer Enthusiasts (Westbound) 2026

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From Munich to Basel
5.0 (1 review)
  • Aerial view of a large city square with historic buildings.
  • Close-up of a clock tower with a view of the city.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Munich

    Munich

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Munich on your own
  3. Day 2

    Munich

    Munich
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Full-day Guided Tour to Neuschwanstein Castle in the Bavarian Alps
    Landmarks
    Neuschwanstein Castle
  4. Day 3

    Munich to Nuremberg

    Munich to Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Nuremberg with medieval architecture, gilded fountain, gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg Castle
    Nuremberg Cathedral
  5. Day 4

    Bamberg

    Bamberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike along the canals in Bamberg with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Bamberg's historic center, Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills
    • Visit family-run hop garden with local beer tasting
    • Beer lecture hosted by Beer Expert onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Glass of German-style Rauchbier (smoked beer) during free time
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Cathedral
    Old Town Hall, Bamberg
  6. Day 5

    Würzburg

    Würzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike with Adventure Host to explore Würzburg's charm
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg with Old Main Bridge, fortress, and baroque Bishop's Residenz

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Rothenburg
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Prince-Bishop's Palace
    Main Bridge
  7. Day 6

    Miltenberg

    Miltenberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg with medieval half-timber homes
    • Onboard beer tasting hosted by Beer Expert
  8. Day 7

    Frankfurt - Seligenstadt

    Frankfurt - Seligenstadt
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Biking experience in Frankfurt with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour to Seligenstadt and Einhard Basilika
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Frankfurt's cultural landmarks and neighborhoods
    • Guided brewery tour featuring Frankfurt's craft beers

    Optional Activities

    • Free time exploring Frankfurt on your own
    Landmarks
    Einhard Basilika
  9. Day 8

    Boppard to Rüdesheim

    Boppard to Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Food and beer pairing dinner hosted by Beer Expert)

    Included Activities

    • Passage through Rhine Gorge
    • Hike through vineyards of Rüdesheim with Adventure Host
    • Mechanical Music Museum tour with Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
    • Food and beer pairing dinner hosted by Beer Expert onboard
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
  10. Day 9

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard beer and cheese tasting hosted by Beer Expert
    • City Tour of Strasbourg with Gothic cathedral, ancient murals, astronomical clock, and La Petite France District
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
  11. Day 10

    Breisach - Black Forest

    Breisach - Black Forest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full-day guided tour to Black Forest with Vogtsbauernohf open-air museum, water mill, and butter-making demonstration
    • Bike ride along the Rhine with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour of Freiburg's medieval city center and Black Forest surroundings

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Colmar
    Landmarks
    Black Forest
  12. Day 11

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast

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