Itinerary
Day 1 – DEPARTURE
Board your flight from your home destination to Munich (München / Muenchen), Germany's third-largest city.
This itinerary assumes this to be an overnight flight.
Air fare independently arranged.

Day 2 – WELCOME TO MUNICH
Arrival in MUNICH, Germany.
You are met at the airport after your flight and taken your hotel in downtown Munich.
Tonight you'll enjoy an orientation drive of Munich followed by a welcome dinner at the Hofbrauhaus, the world’s most famous beer hall.
> Your tour includes: Transfer from airport to Munich hotel, three-course dinner, overnight in Munich.

Marienplatz, Munich
Day 3 – NEUSCHWANSTEIN, WIESKIRCHE, OBERAMMERGAU, LINDERHOF
We go first to Mary's Bridge, to get a clear view and the best pictures of Neuschwanstein (weather permitting). A short walk downhill takes us to the NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE for our inside guided tour. Neuschwanstein is the first of Ludwig's three castle creations, and by far the most impressive. The most lasting impressions will be of the wildly imaginative architectural design and the stunning elegance of the finished interiors.
We continue for a short ride to the famous WIESKIRCHE (The Church in the Meadow), the only monument in the region on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. Time to survey the pastoral Bavarian meadow setting and to take pictures of the stunning interior.
Our next stop is OBERAMMERGAU, the beautiful below the mountains that's known for its Passion Play and its house frescos, woodcarvers, and Christmas shops. You have free time to have a bite to eat, to explore on your own, and to shop for great souvenirs.
On to LINDERHOF, Ludwig’s beautiful palace tucked away in the mountains. We tour inside the palace with a local castle guide, and you have time to go for a stroll in the formal gardens. (The Grotto is closed for extensive restoration until summer 2025.)
Return to Munich for dinner and overnight.
> Buffet breakfast, door-to-door transportation, entrance and guide fees for Neuschwanstein and Linderhof, three-course dinner, overnight in Munich

Neuschwanstein
Day 4 – EAGLE'S NEST, SALZBURG
We leave Munich for a scenic mountain excursion. We visit Königssee, truly one of the most beautiful Alpine Lakes, and follow the Kehlsteinstrasse (road and tunnels, weather permitting) to Obersalzberg, where we stop and you can see the remains of the Kehlsteinhaus (Hitler's EAGLE'S NEST, perched atop the Kehlstein mountain).
If the road to the Eagle's Nest is closed due to weather conditions we will visit Herrenchiemsee, Ludwig's last castle on Lake Chiemsee, instead. Herrenchiemsee was built on an island in the middle of the lake, and its design echoes the horizontal lines of Versailles.
From there it's a short ride to SALZBURG, where you visit the Mirabell gardens, Getreidegasse with Mozart's Birthplace, the beautiful Cathedral and take the funicular up to Hohensalzburg Fortress for most stunning views over the city and surroundings.
Dinner tonight in one of the oldest restaurants of Europe, the Peterskeller.
> Buffet breakfast, door-to-door transportation, all entry and guide fees, three-course dinner, overnight in Salzburg

Eagle's Nest
Day 5 – VIENNA – SCHÖNBRUNN
We say goodbye to Salzburg this morning and head east to VIENNA, the capital of Austria and at one time capital of one of the largest empires in Europe.
Upon arrival we visit SCHÖNBRUNN, Austria’s answer to Louis XIV's Versailles. Schönbrunn evolved over centuries from a modest palace begun in 1696. Queen Maria Theresa developed Schönbrunn into the imperial summer residence. See her opulent summer palace and get a deeper insight during your guided tour.
You also have time to explore parts of the 190 hectares / 470 acres of gardens, which include the hilltop Gloriette, French and English style and botanical gardens, fountains, an artificial Roman ruin, a maze, an orangerie, a Palm House, and the Tiergarten, the world's oldest existing zoo.
We have an unforgettable dinner in a typical Heurigen (wine tavern-restaurant) tonight.
> Buffet breakfast, door-to-door transportation, guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace, three-course dinner, overnight in Vienna

Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna
Day 6 – VIENNA
A drive along the Ring Road offers VIENNA’s most famous sights: the Opera, the Hofburg, the National Museum, Vienna's Town Hall, the Burgtheater, the University of Vienna (founded in 1365 and the oldest university in the German-speaking world), Austria's Parliament, and much more.
Afterwards join your local guide for a walking tour of the heart of Vienna, including an inside visit at St. Stephen's Cathedral, erected on the site of an 1147 parish church and seat of the Archbishop of Vienna.
Your afternoon is free for shopping on Kaertnerstrasse or Graben or more sightseeing.
The to do list is endless: Maybe ride the Giant Ferris Wheel in the Prater, visit the Opera or the Hofburg from the inside, relax in one of the beautiful parks, visit one of the many museums, spend time in a typical Kaffeehaus, watch the Spanish Riding school horses, or attend a classical concert tonight.
Dinner on your own tonight. Your guide will be helpful with recommendations.
> Buffet breakfast, door-to-door transportation, guided sightseeing tour of Vienna, entrance to St. Stephen's Cathedral, overnight in Vienna

Vienna Hofburg
Day 7 – WACHAU VALLEY, MELK ABBEY, MUNICH
After breakfast we go west the scenic way – along the Danube’s famous WACHAU VALLEY, known for vineyards, castles and the picturesque villages that placed it on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Enjoy a morning break in one of the pretty towns and try a glass of Wachau wine.
Visit MELK ABBEY, an Austrian Benedictine abbey, and one of the world's most famous monastic sites. It is located above the town of Melk on a rocky outcrop overlooking the river Danube in Lower Austria, adjoining the Wachau valley. It was founded in 1089 when Leopold II, Margrave of Austria, gave one of his castles to Benedictine monks.
In his well-known novel The Name of the Rose, Umberto Eco named one of the protagonists "Adson von Melk" as a tribute to the abbey and its famous library.
We continue west back to Munich, where a great dinner awaits you to celebrate a wonderful week.
> Buffet breakfast, door-to-door transportation, three-course dinner, overnight in Munich

Melk Abbey
Day 8 – HOME FROM MUNICH
Time to say "Auf wiedersehen".
One final breakfast and then transfer to MUNICH Airport for your return flight home.
> Buffet breakfast, transfer to Airport

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Tour Features
- Private tour
- All features as per itinerary
- Door-to-door transportation (all modes). Leave the navigating to us.
- 6 breakfast buffets
- 5 three-course dinners with menu choices, one beverage, and coffee or tea after dinner
- 6 nights' accommodation
- All entrance fees, taxes, and local guide fees paid
- No hidden extras, no optional excursions – already included
- The tour language is English only.
- The days are well planned to offer you many highlights, but you are never rushed. Ideal combination of free time and planned activities.
- Skip the lines at must-see attractions.
- All visits are inside, not drive-by. Learn the stories that bring old buildings to life.
- You will see not only the highlights but also the spots where only the locals go.
- Tour director – Let our experts make every day and destination fascinating!
- Satisfaction assured – backed up by our money-back guarantee.
Complete printable itinerary in PDF format > Royal Delights Itinerary

Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria

Schönbrunn Pavilions, Vienna
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Images

Munich

Neuschwanstein

Linderhof

Oberammergau

Wieskirche

Eagle's Nest

Salzburg

Schönbrunn Palace Gardens

Dinner Time
There are more pictures of tour destinations in the In Depth section below, in larger formats. There are two automated Slideshows and a Gallery for selecting and examining larger images.
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In-Depth
Images of castle and palace tour features in automated sequence: Munich, Neuschwanstein, Linderhof, Oberammergau, and Wieskirche.
Images of tour features in automatic sequence: Vienna, Schönbrunn Palace, Salzburg, and Melk Abbey.
Individual images of the above tour features, organized by location, for selective viewing of enlargements.
The Slideshows and the Gallery present the same images in the same sequence, but using different techniques. The Slideshows are effortless. The gallery has more comprehensive captions.
3-page printer-friendly PDF including:
- Royal Delights Tour Destinations Map from the top of this web page, and
- Detailed maps of Bavaria and Austria.
Clickable links to detailed articles on major tour itinerary features
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References
Comments by guests on past tours are posted on our References Page .
Comments, experiences and recommendations from guests on past tours are featured in our References Video
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Prices and Reservations
Complete printable itinerary in PDF format >
This tour is offered on the following basis:
This private tour is offered on a year-round basis, apart from scheduling conflicts.
Tour prices are for the land segment only. Air fare is not included.
Prices are per adult, in U.S. dollars, based on double
occupancy.
A child 8 to 16 years old sharing a room with two adults receives a 30% reduction.
A deposit of US $ 400 per person is required to secure a reservation on these tours.
Personal expenses, lunches and gratuities for the driver and local guides are not included.
Note re Inflation: Due to inflation in the general economy and additional inflation in the travel industry prices may need to be increased in mid-season. Prices in effect at the time deposits are paid are guaranteed not to change.
Royal Delights Private Tour Prices
# of Participants | Price per Person |
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2 persons (minimum) | US $ 3,140 |
4 persons | US $ 2,749 |
6 persons (maximum) | US $ 2,549 |
Reservation info and online form >
Dates for all scheduled major tours >
Please contact us for Single and Triple Occupancy rates at this private tour email link
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Contact Information
Email is fast, flexible, and free. You can write to us at this email link (or castles.office@yahoo.com).
You can call us in Germany (Eastern Time + 6 Hours):
U.S. Phone: (202) 580 - 8732 / Direct number in Europe: +49 171 546 6839