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Simply Bavaria (Bavaria's Romantic Road All Inclusive)

Eight-day escorted tour of Bavaria's Romantic Road from London

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Great Rail Journeys' Simply Bavaria tour is an eight-day all-inclusive escorted journey through southern Germany, departing London St Pancras on Eurostar and standard-class rail, ending in Paris. Guests stay for seven nights at the three-star Hotel Jägerhaus in Langenau, positioned at the heart of the Romantic Road. The itinerary balances guided excursions with free time: visitors tour the fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle in the Bavarian Alps, explore the medieval walled town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber on a guided walk, and travel to the lakeside island town of Lindau on Lake Constance. Day 5 offers a choice of independent exploration, with trains to nearby towns like Heidenheim, Aalen, or Stuttgart. A full day in Munich allows leisure time to visit the glockenspiel at Marienplatz, historic beer halls, and museums. All meals, train fares, and guided tours are included, making it well suited to first-time rail travellers, couples, and history enthusiasts who prefer guided comfort with built-in flexibility.

What to know before you look closer

  • Group size can reach 40 people, which may affect the intimacy of guided tours.
  • Hotel Jägerhaus is three-star; accommodation is comfortable but not upscale.
  • Day 5 is unguided; activities such as visits to Heidenheim or Stuttgart require independent travel by train or coach.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Langenau

    From London to southern Germany

    Meet the Tour Manager and fellow travellers at London St Pancras and board the Eurostar to Brussels. Change trains in Brussels and travel via Cologne to Ulm, passing through picturesque German countryside. Transfer by coach from Ulm to Langenau, the base for the next seven nights. Enjoy a three-course dinner with selected beer, wine and soft drinks at the hotel.

    Meals: Dinner

  2. Day 2overnight: Langenau

    Discovering Langenau at leisure

    Get acquainted with Langenau after breakfast. Visit the medieval Martinkirche church, the Cultural Centre or Museum of Local History. Optional excursions to nearby Ulm (Gothic minster with world's tallest church steeple, Danube riverbank, historic rathaus) or the Steiff teddy bear museum in Giengen. Picnic lunch provided by the hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  3. Day 3overnight: Langenau

    Explore the island town of Lindau on Lake Constance

    Travel to the island town of Lindau on the edge of Lake Constance, with a stunning backdrop of the Swiss and Austrian Alps. Free time to explore the historical centre around the market square, including the 16th-century Haus zum Cavazzen palace. Option to take a lake cruise or walk along the harbour to visit the 12th-century Mangturm lighthouse. Enjoy picnic lunch in the lakeside parks. Return to Langenau for dinner.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  4. Day 4overnight: Langenau

    Spectacular Neuschwanstein Castle and Füssen

    Travel by coach to the alpine village of Hohenschwangau and walk up the hill for a guided tour of Neuschwanstein Castle, built by King Ludwig II in the 19th century. Enjoy picnic lunches before continuing to Füssen, the southern end of the Romantic Road. Explore the quaint streets and pastel-hued medieval buildings, the Benedictine monastery or the late-Gothic castle. Return to hotel for dinner.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  5. Day 5railovernight: Langenau

    Free day to explore southern Germany

    Free day to explore Langenau and nearby towns. Options include Günzberg on the Danube with its historic marketplace and Lego City, Heidenheim (35 minutes by train) with Hellenstein Castle, Aalen's Limesmuseum with Roman artefacts, historic Ellwangen with its Romanesque basilica and Baroque castle, or Stuttgart with its Porsche and Mercedes-Benz museums. Picnic lunch provided. Return to hotel for dinner and drinks.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  6. Day 6overnight: Langenau

    Picturesque Rothenburg and the Romantic Road

    Visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of Germany's best preserved medieval towns. A guided tour of the Old Town showcases the market square, grand town hall, Plönlein, and St Jakob's church with its 500-year-old altarpiece. Free time after the tour to enjoy picnic lunch and explore museums, shops selling traditional Bavarian wares, and the Turmweg walkable route along the 12th-century fortifications. Return to hotel for dinner.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  7. Day 7railovernight: Langenau

    Uncovering Munich at leisure

    Rail travel included to Munich. Explore Bavaria's capital at leisure: Marienplatz with the neo-Gothic Town Hall, Frauenkirche cathedral, the glockenspiel, historic beer halls, Oktoberfest Museum, Höfbrauhaus, Hofgarten Renaissance gardens, Munich Residence, and the English Garden. Return to Langenau for final evening of dinner and drinks.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  8. Day 8rail

    Homeward Bound

    Leave Langenau after breakfast and transfer by coach to Ulm. Travel by rail to Paris and switch to the Eurostar service to London St Pancras.

    Meals: Breakfast

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Board Eurostar at London St Pancras, travel via Brussels and Cologne to Ulm, then coach to Langenau in the Bavarian countryside.
  • Day 3Explore the island town of Lindau on Lake Constance with views of the Swiss and Austrian Alps, visiting the 12th-century Mangturm lighthouse.
  • Day 4Walk up to Neuschwanstein Castle in the alpine village of Hohenschwangau for a guided tour of King Ludwig II's 19th-century fortress, then visit Füssen on the Romantic Road.
  • Day 6Guided tour of Rothenburg ob der Tauber showcases the market square, town hall, and St Jakob's church with its 500-year-old altarpiece; walk the 12th-century fortification route.

Included

  • Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
  • 7 nights' 3-star hotel accommodation at Hotel Jägerhaus, Langenau
  • Eurostar Standard Class travel
  • Standard Class rail travel throughout
  • All coach travel throughout the tour
  • Breakfast and dinner each day
  • 6 picnic lunches
  • Beer, wine and soft drinks with dinner each day between 6.30pm–10.30pm in Langenau
  • All guided tours and excursions
  • Rail travel to Munich included

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The package includes Eurostar Standard Class from London to Brussels and Paris, plus standard-class rail travel throughout the tour, including to Munich on Day 7.
Is this an escorted or independent tour?
Escorted. Great Rail Journeys provides a UK Tour Manager from start to finish.
What is included in the price?
Seven nights at Hotel Jägerhaus in Langenau, breakfast and dinner daily, six picnic lunches, beer and wine with dinner at the hotel, all rail and coach travel, and all guided tours and excursions.
What hotels are used?
Hotel Jägerhaus, a three-star hotel in Langenau, for all seven nights.
How much walking is involved?
Days include city walking in Lindau, Rothenburg, and Munich, plus a walk uphill to Neuschwanstein Castle. Most days offer free time for self-paced exploration.
When does the tour operate?
Great Rail Journeys publishes no departure dates in the evidence; confirm dates directly with the operator.

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