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Highway to Helles

11 days
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From Munich to Stuttgart
4.8
279 reviews
  • Smiling waitress in dirndl carrying a towering tray of frothy beer steins at a festive hall.
  • A historic walled city entrance with tower and half-timbered buildings.
  • Cobblestone square in Nuremberg lined with half-timbered houses, outdoor cafés and a passing cyclist.
  • A historic building with intricate architecture illuminated at night.
  • Cozy wood-panelled German tavern interior with carved furnishings, candles and traditional decor.
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  • Large group enjoying a festival in traditional clothing.
  • Row of colourful riverside houses reflected in the tranquil waters of Bamberg’s Regnitz River.
  • Interior of a beer festival tent with decorations.
  • Cheerful friends raising beers around a wooden table at an outdoor Bavarian festival.
  • Group photo at a beer festival with traditional attire.
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Thirsty Swagman

4.8(279 reviews)
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Thirsty Swagman
Festival & Events
Celebrate culture, music, and traditions around the world
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 10 - 25
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Days 1 - 3

    Munich

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Le Meridien)

    Included Activities

    • Springfest beer tent reservations (both tents included with vouchers for beer and food)
    Landmarks
    Frühlingsfest Munich
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  2. Days 4 - 7

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Karl August)

    Optional Activities

    • Brewery visits
    • Beer garden experiences
    • Traditional tavern visits
    • Gingerbread and lebkuchen tasting
    Landmarks
    Nuremberg Old Town
  3. Days 8 - 9

    Bamberg

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Europa)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Schlenkerla brewery

    Optional Activities

    • Brauerei Spezial brewery visit
    • Additional brewery and beer garden visits in the region
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Old Town
    Schlenkerla Brewery
    Brauerei Spezial
  4. Days 10 - 11

    Stuttgart

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Frühlingsfest Stuttgart beer tent reservations (both nights with vouchers for beer and food)
    Landmarks
    Frühlingsfest Stuttgart

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Where You'll Stay

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  • Le Meridien

    Hotel
    day 1

  • Hotel Karl August

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    day 4

  • Hotel Europa

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    day 8

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Cancellation policy

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  • Vincent
    May 1st, 2026
    Awesome experience as always with Kenneth and Ana, always there to make sure everything is perfect. Le Meridien is so...
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    October 30th, 2025
    We had an amazing time with Thirsty Swagman! They took wonderful care of us on our trip and were available to answer...
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    October 17th, 2025
    We had a great time as a family of 4! The hotel was wonderful and we loved the ease of having everything planned for...
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    27 Apr, 2027
    To Friday
    7 May, 2027
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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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