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Best of Bavaria

Self-guided rail loop through Bavaria from Munich to Regensburg in 14 days

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Best of Bavaria is a 14-day self-guided rail journey operated by Euroventure, starting and ending in Munich. The route connects six major Bavarian cities by train: Nuremberg, Bamberg, Wurzburg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, and Regensburg, with stays of one to three nights in each. Days follow a clear pattern: arrive by train, then explore on foot using walking directions provided in a personalised travel pack. On Day 1, you visit Munich's Marienplatz and Nymphenburg Palace; on Day 6, you reach Bamberg's UNESCO Old Town with its Little Venice canals; and on Day 8, the Wurzburg Residence offers one of Europe's finest Baroque buildings. Train journeys range from one to three hours, leaving ample time for sightseeing. This trip suits independent explorers and first-time rail travellers who want the security of pre-booked hotels and tickets without a guide, as well as history lovers drawn to castles, cathedrals, and medieval town walls. All rail tickets, seat reservations, and accommodation are included; Euroventure provides 24-hour emergency support and eSIM data to keep you connected.

What to know before you look closer

  • This is a self-guided trip with no tour leader or group; you navigate each city independently using the provided directions and travel pack.
  • The final day includes a two-hour train back to Munich before the trip ends, reducing time to explore Regensburg.
  • The price from £2,819 per person is the package cost; confirm current availability and any seasonal pricing variations with Euroventure before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Munich (3 nights)

    Munich

    Start in Bavaria's capital. Highlights: Marienplatz and the Glockenspiel, Nymphenburg Palace, the English Garden.

  2. Day 4railovernight: Nuremberg (2 nights)

    Munich/Nuremberg

    1-hour train to Nuremberg. Highlights: Nuremberg Castle, the Old Town, the Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds.

  3. Day 6railovernight: Bamberg (2 nights)

    Nuremberg/Bamberg

    1-hour train to Bamberg. Highlights: UNESCO-listed Old Town, Bamberg Cathedral, Little Venice canals.

  4. Day 8railovernight: Wurzburg (2 nights)

    Bamberg/Wurzburg

    1-hour train to Wurzburg. Highlights: the UNESCO-listed Wurzburg Residence, Alte Mainbrucke bridge, Fortress Marienberg.

  5. Day 10railovernight: Rothenburg (1 night)

    Wurzburg/Rothenburg

    3-hour train to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Highlights: medieval town walls, Marktplatz and Town Hall, Plonlein.

  6. Day 11railovernight: Regensburg (2 nights)

    Rothenburg/Regensburg

    3-hour train to Regensburg. Highlights: the 12th-century Stone Bridge, St Peter's Cathedral, the UNESCO Old Town.

  7. Day 13railovernight: Munich (1 night)

    Regensburg/Munich

    2-hour train back to Munich to close the loop.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Arrive in Munich and explore Marienplatz and the Glockenspiel, then visit Nymphenburg Palace.
  • Day 4One-hour train to Nuremberg, home to the medieval castle and the Old Town.
  • Day 6One-hour train to Bamberg to wander the UNESCO-listed Old Town and Little Venice canals.

Included

  • Train tickets from the first to the last city on the route
  • All possible seat reservations, not just the compulsory ones
  • Accommodation in top-rated, centrally located hotels, tested by the operator
  • Walking or public transport directions between stations and accommodation
  • Travel Disruption Protection (alternative travel if strike or similar disruption)
  • 24hr emergency phone number
  • A personalised travel pack with travel times, accommodation info, directions, language guides and things to see and do
  • 1GB of free eSIM data, with the option to add more

Questions travellers ask

Is this an escorted tour?
No, it is self-guided. Euroventure provides a personalised travel pack with directions, accommodation details, and travel times, plus 24-hour emergency phone support, but there is no tour leader or group.
Which trains are used?
The itinerary specifies regional train services between cities: one hour Munich to Nuremberg, one hour Nuremberg to Bamberg, one hour Bamberg to Wurzburg, three hours Wurzburg to Rothenburg, three hours Rothenburg to Regensburg, and two hours Regensburg back to Munich. All rail tickets and seat reservations are included.
What accommodation is included?
Euroventure includes 13 nights in top-rated, centrally located hotels tested by the operator. Specific hotel names depend on availability and booking date; the travel pack will confirm your accommodation after booking.
What is not included?
Meals, flights to and from Germany, attractions and museum entry fees, and any travel before Munich or after Regensburg.
How much walking is involved?
Each day requires walking from your station to your hotel using provided directions, plus exploration of each city's highlights. Rothenburg and Bamberg involve navigating medieval town centres and climbing to viewpoints; the pace is self-directed.
When does this trip run?
Euroventure publishes no fixed departure dates in the evidence; contact the operator to confirm availability and book.

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