Join us as we travel to Munich, Germany in 2012 to enjoy the most famous festival in the world, Oktoberfest. This awesome value package includes everything you need for this exciting journey! 5 nights hotel in the heart of Munich, a traditional German welcome dinner (and stein!), bilingual guide, 2 full days at the festival including transportation and 1-day beer tent reservations w/ German dinner in one of the 14 beer tents, exciting German castle day-trip, a free day to enjoy additional sights of Munich, full breakfast daily, and a guided city tour of Munich and local castles!

Day-to-Day Itinerary

Day One, Wednesday night, 9/19/2012 ~ Depart from Philly for Munich. (Airfare NOT included)

Day Two, Thursday, 9/20/2012 ~ Upon arrival, meet your local guide and travel via private bus to your 3-star hotel, the Ibis on Dachauer Strasse in Munich. Later, enjoy a short, guided city tour of Munich's highlights ending with a traditional German welcome dinner complete with Bavarian music in the world-famous Hofbrauhaus. Dinner included.

Day Three, Friday, 9/21/2012~ Bike Tour of Munich (4 Hours Long with a Stop at a Beer Garden. *Hosted by comedy guides - a really fun way to see Munich!)

Day Four, Saturday, 9/22/2012 ~ Each year Oktoberfest is attended by 6 million visitors who drink more than 5 million liters of beer. Our local guide will join you to host an Oktoberfest seminar at the hotel. You'll receive a map with all the beer tents and be escorted by public tram (just one stop) to the festival for a day of oompah bands, Bavarian treats, and non-stop partying. This evening, you will experience Oktoberfest as the locals do, with reserved seats in one of the beer tents. Each test has its own unique character from the relatively intimate 3,400-seat Hippodrom to the 9,300-seat Schottenhamel. Dinner & Breakfast included.

Day Five, Sunday, 9/23/2012 ~Enjoy our specially 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 crazy King Ludwig's Linderhof. Your lunch stop will be in Austria overlooking the spectacular Plansee lake. Breakfast included.

Day Six, Monday, 9/24/2012~ Enjoy an additional full day at Oktoberfest. It is the biggest party in Europe dating back to 1810. This is a completely free day in Munich to shop, eat some great German food, take an optional tour, explore the city, research the museums or visit the local beer gardens. Breakfast included.

Day Seven, Tuesday, 9/25/2012~ Your guide will meet you at the hotel and transfer via private bus to the Munich airport for your flight home. Breakfast included.

Beer Garden at Munich's Oktoberfest

Famous Neuschwanstein Castle

Typical town square in Munich

Included in your package:

• 3 Star Hotel Accommodations within Walking Distance to the Oktoberfest Grounds
• Daily Breakfast at the Hotel
• Private Airport/Train Station Transfer upon Arrival and Departure
• Opening Parade on Saturday, September 21 in the morning
• 1 Beer Tent Reservation Per Person (includes 2 Beers and a Chicken Dinner inside One of the Famed Oktoberfest Beer Tents)
• Hearty Bavarian Welcome or Farewell Dinner
• Full-day Excursion to Neuschwanstein Castle (includes Transportation, Castle Entry and Guided Tour)
• Bike Tour of Munich (4 Hours Long with a Stop at a Beer Garden. *Hosted by comedy guides - a really fun way to see Munich!)
• Tour Guide Assistance throughout the Stay

Complete Package Price: $1649

* Per person, double occupancy, NOT including airfare from Philadelphia. ONLY 40 SPOTS AVAILABLE. Please contact us for pricing from other cities - air can be arranged. A $499 per person deposit will hold your place.

** Passports. EVERYONE is required to have a valid passport to go on this trip. You need to fax us your passort with your deposit. If you do not have a passport, PLEASE GET ONE NOW. They take up to 2 months to finalize. Your local post office can assist you with a passport.

*** Contact us for any questions, or to reserve your place on this tour. Don't delay, space is limited! If you would like to stay longer, we can arrange this for you - additional charges apply.

**** Cancellation Policy. Please click the link to your upper right for full details.