Step into a Winter Fairytale - The Ultimate Bavarian Christmas and Castle Tour
Private Small Group Tour

Imagine This: The crisp air of December smells like roasted nuts and spiced, mulled wine. Hopefully, snow dusts the sharp spires of centuries-old churches and the walls of medieval castles, all while thousands of lights illuminate the cobblestone streets.


Not a scene from a movie, but this could be your December!


Join me on my fifth trip to Germany as I host an active, handcrafted, and expertly curated 8-day, 9-night tour through the heart of old world Germany.


Small Group Dynamics & Activity Level


From the majestic height of a noble family's fortress, to the cozy warmth of Germany's most iconic Christmas markets, this journey is designed to keep you moving, exploring, and indulging in the magic of the season.


Because our exploration includes historic ruins, castle stairs, and inclined cobblestone streets, the activity level for this tour is fairly high, and is perfectly tailored for a small, like-minded group of active adventurers aged 40 to 65.


To maintain an intimate, high-quality experience, this tour is capped at a maximum of 15 guests and requires a minimum of 10 guests to operate. A $350 deposit is required to save your spot. This amount will be applied to your final balance and is 100% refundable if the tour does not operate. If the tour is confirmed to operate, this deposit becomes non-refundable.


Highlights include: Royal Castles, Medieval Strongholds, and Hidden Gems


  • Take in the wonder of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles
  • Explore and uncover the secrets of two medieval castle ruins alongside an expert local guide
  • Cross into Austria to experience a thrilling and majestic alpine view on a winter Christmas adventure
  • Purchase unique treats and handmade trinkets from the historic Christkindlmarkts of Munich, Augsburg, Nuremberg, and Füssen
  • Adventure across the city with me to experience two completely unique Christmas markets that most people miss
  • Consume a majestic feast fit for a royal emperor
  • Explore the cobblestone medieval history of three of Germany's oldest cities
  • Enjoy a free day in Munich to do as you please. You are also welcome to join me on an optional, day-long adventure to historic Regensburg, Germany (at your own expense).


Tour Investment

Secure your room preference early to guarantee a spot on this small group tour. Single occupancy spots are limited.


$4020.00 per person with double occupancy 

  • Perfect for couples, friends, or family sharing a room. One bed and two bed options are available.


$4735.00 per person with single occupancy

  • Includes the single room supplement for a completely private room.
  • I do not provide roommate matching.


Claim your spot today

Pack your warmest winter shoes and step into a winter fairytale with an experienced host.


Be advised the booking form requires you to provide information as it displays on your passport, and to upload a clean and legible copy of your passport photo page.


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What is Included?

The following premium accommodations, regional transportation, guided excursions, and group dining experiences are fully covered in the price of the your tour:


Premium Accommodations

  • 6 nights in Munich at the Holiday Inn Munich - City Center, with breakfast included
  • 2 nights in Füssen at Hotel Ludwigs, a boutique hotel in the heart of the old town, with breakfast included
  • 1 night at Munich airport completes your tour with a stay at the IBIS Styles Hotel, Munich International Airport (MUC), with breakfast included


Regional Transportation

  • Airport arrival transit: One S-Bahn train ticket from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Munich Central Station
  • City Commuter Pass: One Metro/Tram pass for the week, valid across Munich City Center to out Zone M
  • Day Trip Rail Journeys: Round trip train tickets from Munich to the historic cities of Augsburg and Nuremberg
  • Private Coach Transfers: Rest easy in the private comfort of our transfers:
    • Munich hotel to Schloss Kaltenberg and return
    • Munich hotel to Füssen, our transfer includes two stops
    • Füssen Hotel to Ehrenberg Castle ruins and return
    • Füssen Hotel to our Munich airport hotel, our transfer includes two stops


Fully Covered Tour Activities (includes all entry tickets)

  • Expertly guided historic walking tours: Immersive walks through the old towns of Augsburg, Nurember, and Munich
  • Royal Palaces and Residences: Guided tours of Nymphenburg Palace and the Marstallmuseum, as well as the Residenz München, Treasury Room, and Cuvillies Theater
  • World War II History: A sobering, professionally guided tour of the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial
  • Nuremberg Castle Experience: A combination entry ticket covering Nuremberg Castle, the Deep Well, and includes an audio guide
  • Art and Underground Secrets: A guided tour of Historischer Kunstbunker (Nuremberg's WWII art bunkers)
  • Exclusive Christmas Market: An admission ticket to the grounds of the medieval Kaltenberg Castle Christmas Market
  • Historic Castle Ruins and Fortresses: A guided exploration of Eisenberg and Hohenfreyburg castle ruins and museum, a guided tour of Burg Trausnitz, and a guided tour of Ehrenberg castle ruins (includes lifts, highline suspension bridge, museum, and LUMAGICA ticket
  • Fairytale Alpine Castles: Guided interior tours of Neuschwanstein castle and Hohenschwangau castle


Imperial Dining and Group Meals

  • Daily Breakfast: A breakfast is included each morning at the hotel
  • Nurember Group Dinner: A traditional feast fit for an emperor, with your choice of beer or water


Group Activity Gratuities

All tips for our collective group experiences, including our private coach drivers, scheduled local step-on guides, and the waitstaff at our designated group dinner, are fully included in your tour price.


What is Not Included?

To help you budget accurately, please note the following are not included in the tour price

  • International or domestic airfare
  • Travel insurance
  • Daily lunches and dinners, to include beverages not explicitly listed as being included
  • Optional excursions, transportation and entry fees for activities chosen during your free day, including optional participation in the Regensburg day trip, or the St. Peter church tower climb
  • Hotel incidental purchases, room service, mini-bar purchases, laundry services, phone calls, movie rentals, additional cleaning services
  • Personal expenses, souvenirs, shopping, food, beverages, trinkets at Christmas markets, and snacks
  • Replcement cost for lost tickets. Ticket replacement is at your expense.
  • Personal and independent gratuities, you are responsible for tipping waitstaff during your independent lunches and dinners, or if you choose to hire a personal local guide, or use private transportation during your free time. Customary tipping for sit-down table service is 5% to 10%
    • It is impolite to leave money on the table, tip directly while settling the bill
    • If paying and tipping with a card, verbally tell the waitstaff the tip so they can add that to the bill, as there is no tip line to manually enter a gratuity