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Oktoberfest (Road Trip To Oktoberfest, Start London)

8 days
From London to Munich
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Festival & Events
Celebrate culture, music, and traditions around the world
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 53
Ages 18-35
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London to Amsterdam

    You'll meet your crew in London and then head down to Dover to catch sight of the White Cliffs before crossing the Channel to Calais. From there, travel through France toward Amsterdam for your first night. After an included dinner at a microbrewery, there's the option to take a boat tour through the canals if you're up for it.

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at a microbrewery)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Budget Amsterdam City South (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Dinner at a microbrewery in Amsterdam

    Optional Activities

    • Canal cruise in Amsterdam
    Landmarks
    White Cliffs of Dover
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Start the day with a local guide leading a 3-hour beer tour that hits 3 local microbreweries with 9 craft beer tastings along the way. The afternoon is yours to wander around Amsterdam at your own pace. Tonight, you can join an optional farm-to-table dinner at a traditional Dutch farm that includes cheese tasting.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Budget Amsterdam City South (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided beer tour with local expert - 3 local microbreweries, 9 craft beer tastings

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Dutch farm dinner with cheese tasting
  3. Day 3

    Amsterdam to Brussels

    Spend the morning walking through Amsterdam's canals and checking out the charming buildings. Grab lunch at a local café before heading to Brussels. Once there, you have the option to learn about Belgian beer history with tastings and explore the city on your own. Dinner is included at a century-old traditional restaurant in Brussels.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at an iconic Brussels restaurant serving moules-frites and classic Belgian cuisine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (a&o Brussel Centrum)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner at an iconic century-old Brussels restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Belgian beer experience with history and tastings
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  4. Day 4

    Brussels to Frankfurt

    Leave Brussels and travel to Cologne, Germany. You'll spend time in the Old Town, see the impressive cathedral, and try some local Kölsch beer with a meal. Then continue on to Frankfurt for the evening, where you and your group can explore the streets and enjoy dinner while getting familiar with the city.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Zleep Hotel Frankfurt)

    Included Activities

    • Time to explore Cologne's Old Town and Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
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  5. Day 5

    Frankfurt to Munich

    Drive along the Romantic Road, Germany's most scenic route through medieval towns and fairy-tale landscapes. Stop in Dinkelsbühl for lunch and explore this charming Bavarian town. Later, you'll arrive in Munich for an orientation of the city before Oktoberfest kicks off tomorrow.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Munich City Ost (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Drive along the Romantic Road (Romantische Straße)
    • Guided orientation of Munich city highlights including Marienplatz and Rathaus Glockenspiel
    Landmarks
    Marienplatz
    Rathaus Glockenspiel
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  6. Day 6

    Oktoberfest

    Full day at Oktoberfest where you'll try traditional Bavarian food like pork knuckle, drink beer from steins, visit festival tents, and ride the amusement rides. This is one of the world's most famous celebrations, and you'll experience it firsthand.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Munich City West (or similar)), Hotel (Ibis Munich City Ost (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Access to Oktoberfest for 2 days with sampling of world-famous Bavarian beer, festival tents, and entertainment
    Landmarks
    Oktoberfest
  7. Day 7

    Munich

    You can sleep in and recover at your own pace this morning. There's an optional bike tour of Munich's highlights where you can raise a stein in the English Gardens, or check out carnival rides on your own. Head back to the festival in the afternoon or evening for more celebrations.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Munich City West (or similar)), Hotel (Ibis Munich City Ost (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour of Munich's best spots with beer steins in the English Gardens
    • Carnival rides at Oktoberfest
    Landmarks
    English Gardens
  8. Day 8

    Tour Ends

    Your tour ends after breakfast. Swap contact information with the friends you've made and start thinking about your next adventure.

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • Oktoberfest (Road Trip To Oktoberfest, Start London) reviewer 1
    · October 3rd, 2024
    Great way to experience Oktoberfest with amazing company! Very close accommodation to the Oktoberfest, so we got back safely after few steins 🍺😄
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    We are thrilled you enjoyed your journey with us and found Oktoberfest all you hoped it would be.
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    Trip date: September 2024
  • KS
    · October 25th, 2017
    Did the 5-Day Oktoberfest tour with Megs and it...
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    Trip date: September 2017
  • Oktoberfest (Road Trip To Oktoberfest, Start London) reviewer 3
    · December 3rd, 2016
    An amazing experience! With diverse individual...
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    Trip date: September 2016
  • C
    · September 25th, 2016
    Great Oktoberfest with Contiki Matt, looked...
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    Trip date: September 2016
  • MD
    · September 25th, 2016
    I did the Contiki Oktoberfest tour with Matt as...
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    Trip date: September 2016
  • Oktoberfest (Road Trip To Oktoberfest, Start London) reviewer 6
    · February 22nd, 2016
    Perfect way to enjoy Oktoberfest! Don't worry...
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    Trip date: September 2015

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