Munich Oktoberfest - Sep 22 to Oct 7, 2007

Photograph courtesy of German Tourist BoardKnown as the most famous and biggest beer festival in the world, the Oktoberfest is one of Munich’s best known attractions, originating from the wedding feast for Crown Prince Ludwig and his bride Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen in 1810. It starts the third Saturday in September and lasts for a total of 16 days during which time around 6.000.000 people attend the festivities at the Theresienwiese where 14 giant tents with a total seating capacity of 100,000 serve 5.5 million litres of potent ‘March beer’, more than 600,000 fried chickens and 84 heads of cattle.

INCLUDED: 3 nights bed & breakfast in Munich. 1 x reservation at main beer tent including 1/2 chicken and 1 lt. beer. Half day city tour Munich including visit of Nymphenburg Palace. Full day excursion Neuschwanstein and Linderhof (entrance Castle Neuschwanstein fees not incl.).

NOT INCLUDED: Airfare, airport tax, drinks, meals not specified as included, gratuities and personal expenses.

SKETCH ITINERARY:

  • Day 01 MUNICH - Arival. Rest of the day at leisure.
  • Day 02 MUNICH - Half day city tour Munich. Octoberfest.
  • Day 03 MUNICH - Optional excursion to the Royal Castle Neuschwanstein and Linderhof.
  • Day 04 MUNICH - Return Home.

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