Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace
Full-day coach excursion from Munich
Our excursion begins high in the Bavarian hills where the eccentric King Ludwig ll built two extraordinary castles that are amongst the most romantic sights in all of Germany.
Neuschwanstein is an idealised mediaeval castle, built to plans made by a theatre set designer rather than an architect and is situated on a rocky promontory above a steep gorge overlooking the lake far below.
In contrast, the rococo Linderhof Palace is modelled along the lines of the great French palace at Versailles, although on a much smaller scale.
We then head to the village of Oberammergau for a short shopping break. 400 years ago the villagers, seeking deliverance from the plague promised that they would perform the Passion Play every 10 years. They have done so, with only two exceptions, since 1634.
This is a coach excursion, which commences and ends at Le Méridien Munich. It operates daily from April to October and daily except Mondays from November to March. The excursion includes entrance fees and an English-speaking guide.