How much does it cost?

From £1,199 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,620 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

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 hotels are used?

Hotel Jägerhaus, a three-star hotel in Langenau, for all seven nights.

When does the tour operate?

Great Rail Journeys publishes no departure dates in the evidence; confirm dates directly with the operator.

Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour

Simply Bavaria

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

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.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at £1,199 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

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

Day 1railovernight: Langenau
From London to southern Germany
Meeting the Tour Manager at London St Pancras, we board the Eurostar to Brussels, then change trains via Cologne to Ulm before transferring by coach to Langenau, our base for the next seven nights. Each night of our stay, we enjoy a three-course dinner with selected beer, wine and soft drinks available between 6.30pm and 10.30pm.
Day 2overnight: Langenau
Discovering Langenau at leisure
A free day to explore Langenau, including the medieval Martinkirche church, and nearby Ulm with its Gothic minster and crooked house, or the Steiff teddy bear museum in Giengen. A picnic lunch is provided.
Day 3overnight: Langenau
Explore the island town of Lindau on Lake Constance
We travel to Lindau, an island town on Lake Constance with views of the Swiss and Austrian Alps. Free time to explore the historical centre, the Haus zum Cavazzen museum and the Mangturm lighthouse tower.
Day 4overnight: Langenau
Spectacular Neuschwanstein Castle and Füssen
A coach to Hohenschwangau for a guided tour of the fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle, built by King Ludwig II, followed by free time in the Bavarian town of Füssen, the southern end of the Romantic Road.
Day 5overnight: Langenau
Uncovering Munich at leisure
Coach travel to Munich for a day at leisure, exploring Marienplatz, the Frauenkirche cathedral, the Höfbrauhaus, the Hofgarten and the English Garden.
Day 6overnight: Langenau
Picturesque Rothenburg and the Romantic Road
A guided tour of the Old Town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, taking in the market square and Plönlein, with free time to explore museums and the Turmweg fortification walk.
Day 7overnight: Langenau
Free day to explore southern Germany
A free day to explore Langenau and nearby towns such as Günzburg, Heidenheim's Hellenstein Castle, the Limesmuseum in Aalen, Ellwangen, or further afield Stuttgart, with a picnic lunch for your travels.
Day 8rail
Homeward Bound
Leaving Langenau after breakfast, we are taken by coach to Ulm, then travel by rail to Paris and switch trains to the Eurostar service to London St Pancras where your holiday comes to an end.

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
Eurostar Standard Standard Class rail travel
All rail and coach travel throughout your 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

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £1,199 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,620 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
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 hotels are used?: Hotel Jägerhaus, a three-star hotel in Langenau, for all seven nights.
When does the tour operate?: Great Rail Journeys publishes no departure dates in the evidence; confirm dates directly with the operator.