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Bavaria in Detail

Bavaria in Detail, a rail journey with Tailor Made Rail

Experience true Bavarian hospitality in this most quintessentially German of regions. Explore its architecture, countryside, castles and cities, and sip local brew in a Brauhaus with stays in Karlsruhe, Rothenburg, Nuremberg and Munich.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Karlsruhe

    London to Karlsruhe

    Eurostar to Paris, connecting onto a high-speed TGV service to Karlsruhe, just across the German border.

  2. Day 2overnight: Rothenburg ob der Tauber

    Karlsruhe to Rothenburg ob der Tauber

    Flexible open ticket via Steinach into the medieval town of Rothenburg. Check in for a 2-night stay.

  3. Day 3overnight: Rothenburg ob der Tauber

    Rothenburg ob der Tauber

    Explore the Rathaus with its 60-metre tower and walk the medieval city wall.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Nuremberg

    Rothenburg to Nuremberg

    Train via Steinach and Ansbach through the Bavarian countryside to Nuremberg. Check in for a 3-night stay.

  5. Day 5overnight: Nuremberg

    Day trip options from Nuremberg

    Use a Bayern-Ticket regional railpass to visit Bamberg (30 minutes), Bayreuth (50 minutes) or Regensburg (1 hour).

  6. Day 6railovernight: Nuremberg

    Day trip options from Nuremberg

    Second day of unlimited regional rail travel around Nuremberg.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Munich

    Nuremberg to Munich

    Modern German ICE train covering the 105-mile journey in one hour. Check in for a 3-night stay.

  8. Day 8overnight: Munich

    Munich

    Explore Munich's Old Town, brewhouses, Baroque palaces or the Deutsches Museum.

  9. Day 9overnight: Munich

    Munich

    Day trip to Fussen for Neuschwanstein Castle, the inspiration for Disney's castle; castle entrance not included.

  10. Day 10rail

    Munich to London

    Train to Mannheim, changing onto a high-speed TGV to Paris, then the Eurostar back to the UK. Optional flight from Munich, or a Paris stopover.

Included

  • All rail journeys, in standard class
  • Seat reservations where required
  • 9 nights' handpicked hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Day trip to Fussen for Neuschwanstein Castle
  • 2 days unlimited regional rail travel to explore around Nuremberg
  • Easy-to-follow travel documentation
  • Despatch of tickets by email
  • Proactive rerouting in case of strikes or disruptions

Not included

  • Entrance to Neuschwanstein Castle

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