Tours → Bavaria & Tyrol
3 Days · Private · Max 6 Guests
Herrenchiemsee, Innsbruck, Neuschwanstein — the Bavarian essentials in three perfect days.
Bavarian Castles Highlights 3-Day
From €1,190 per person
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At a Glance
An expert-guided 3-day private tour from Munich to the fabulous but hard-to-reach Bavarian castles — featuring Herrenchiemsee, Innsbruck, Neuschwanstein, Linderhof, and the UNESCO Wieskirche.
This 3-day tour delivers the must-see highlights of our longer Bavarian tours in a perfectly paced itinerary that covers the greatest castles, the most stunning Alpine scenery, and a cross-border visit to the Tyrolean capital of Innsbruck. It is the ideal introduction to castles touring for travelers with limited time.
Day one begins with Munich hotel pickup and a drive to Lake Chiemsee, where a boat carries you to Herrenchiemsee Island — King Ludwig II's palace modeled after Versailles, his most expensive project, where he stayed only about one week. After exploring the New Palace, the Old Palace, and the Ludwig Museum, you continue south across the Austrian border to Innsbruck for an overnight stay.
Day two explores Innsbruck's medieval lanes, the famous little Golden Roof below the impressive Austrian Alps, the beautiful Baroque Church, and the Hofburg Palace. After lunch featuring authentic Austrian cuisine, you drive north to Neuschwanstein Castle — Germany's most famous castle, built between 1869 and 1876 — for an interior tour. The day ends with an overnight in Fussen, the old Roman town at the southern end of the Romantic Road.
Day three visits the Wieskirche, a stunning Rococo masterpiece built between 1745 and 1754 and one of the few buildings in Bavaria on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Then to Linderhof Palace, built between 1870 and 1879 in an elaborate Rococo style, with its formal gardens and famous Venus Grotto. The route passes through Oberammergau, the pretty village known for its Passion Play tradition since 1633, its Luftl paintings, woodcarvers, and the best Christmas shopping in Bavaria. Return to Munich by late afternoon.
Highlights
✦Herrenchiemsee island palace — Ludwig's Versailles on Lake Chiemsee
✦Boat ride to Herrenchiemsee with Old Palace and Ludwig Museum
✦Innsbruck medieval old town — Golden Roof, Baroque Church, Hofburg Palace
✦Neuschwanstein Castle interior tour (built 1869-1876)
✦Wieskirche — UNESCO World Heritage Rococo masterpiece (built 1745-1754)
✦Linderhof Palace with gardens and Venus Grotto (built 1870-1879)
✦Oberammergau — Passion Play village with Luftl paintings and woodcarvers
✦Scenic Alpine drives through Bavaria and the Tyrol
Your Journey
Three days, three of Europe's most extraordinary castles, and the Alpine scenery that connects them. This tour delivers the highlights of our longer Bavarian itineraries at a pace that's ambitious but never rushed — from Ludwig's Versailles on Lake Chiemsee to Innsbruck's medieval lanes to the fairy-tale towers of Neuschwanstein and the intimate beauty of Linderhof.
Day 1 · Departure
Day 2
Innsbruck & Neuschwanstein
Innsbruck's medieval lanes are compact and walkable — the Golden Roof glinting below snow-capped peaks, the Baroque Church echoing with centuries of worship, the Hofburg Palace carrying the weight of Habsburg history. After lunch with authentic Austrian cuisine, the drive north brings Neuschwanstein — Germany's most famous castle, its interior a testament to one king's boundless imagination. The evening settles into Füssen at the Romantic Road's southern end.
Innsbruck / Schwangau
Hotel in Füssen
Breakfast, Dinner
Innsbruck → Schwangau: ~1.5h
✦Innsbruck City Tour
✦Austrian Lunch
✦Neuschwanstein Castle Tour
Day 3 · Return
The morning brings three jewels in sequence: the Wieskirche, a Rococo masterpiece and UNESCO site that seems to glow from within; Linderhof Palace, Ludwig's most intimate creation with its gardens and theatrical Venus Grotto; and Oberammergau, where painted houses, woodcarvers, and Passion Play heritage keep centuries of tradition alive. The return to Munich by late afternoon completes a weekend that distills the best of Bavaria.
Wieskirche / Linderhof / Oberammergau
Breakfast
Füssen → Munich: ~2h
✦Wieskirche Visit
✦Linderhof Palace Tour
✦Oberammergau Village Walk
✦Return Transfer to Munich
What's Included
✓Hotel pickup and dropoff in Munich
✓English-speaking driver/guide throughout
✓2 breakfast buffets
✓2 nights accommodation
✓All entrance fees and local guide services
✓Boat ride on Lake Chiemsee
✓No hidden extras
✓Free cancellation up to 24h before departure
✗Lunches and dinners
✗Gratuities for driver and local guides
✗Personal expenses
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Flexible Booking
Change dates up to 30 days before departure. Life happens — we get it.
No Hidden Costs
The price you see includes everything. Entrance fees, transport, guide — no surprise extras.
Secure your dates with just $500 deposit per person.
Your Guide
Alessandro & Team
Born in Füssen at the foot of Neuschwanstein, Alessandro grew up with castle stories as bedtime tales. A historian by training and a storyteller by nature, he and his carefully selected team of local guides have accompanied thousands of guests through Central Europe's most remarkable places.
Per Person Pricing
2 Guests
€1,190
4 Guests
€930
6 Guests
€790
All-inclusive — accommodation, private transport, guides & entrance fees
Your Next Step
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Tell us your preferred dates and group size. We'll craft a personalized itinerary — no payment required until you're completely satisfied.
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Peak season (June–September) books out 4–6 months ahead.
Common Questions
Hotel pickup and dropoff in Munich, English-speaking driver/guide throughout, 2 breakfast buffets, 2 nights accommodation, All entrance fees and local guide services, Boat ride on Lake Chiemsee, No hidden extras.
The Bavarian Castles Highlights 3-Day is a 3-day private tour. Including arrival and departure days, plan for 5 days total.
Starting from €1190 per person (based on 2 travelers). Group discounts available for 4+ and 6+ travelers. Secure your dates with a €200 deposit per person.
