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Tours of Bavaria
Oktoberfest Beer Lovers
Oktoberfest 7 Night Tour 2027
sold Out
21 Sep 2027 - 28 Sep 2027
Experience Fantastic Franconia & Oktoberfest!
Combine Franconia’s rich brewing heritage with the world’s biggest beer festival!
Bamberg & Smokebeer: Stay at an active historic brewery in UNESCO-listed Bamberg, take a deep-dive tour of the famous Weyermann® Malzfabrik, and savor traditional Rauchbier at Schlenkerla.(Due to capacity, some folks will stay a few doors down in a regular hotel)
Danube Cruise & Bavarian Gems: Journey south with a boat cruise through the Danube Gorge to historic Weltenburg Abbey, plus an exclusive private tour of Hundertwasser’s whimsical Kuchlbauer World of Beer.
Munich & Oktoberfest: Explore the history of Bavaria’s capital on a guided Old Town walking tour, culminating in two reserved tent seatings at Oktoberfest!
$ 2345 p.p.
$ 2805 for single
$ 2805 for single
Experience Fantastic Franconia & Oktoberfest! Combine Franconia’s rich brewing heritage with the world’s biggest beer festival! Bamberg & Smokebeer: Stay at an active historic brewery in UNESCO-listed Bamberg, take a deep-dive tour of the famous Weyermann® Malzfabrik, and savor traditional Rauchbier at Schlenkerla.(Due to capacity, some folks will stay a few doors down in a regular hotel) Danube Cruise & Bavarian Gems: Journey south with a boat cruise through the Danube Gorge to historic Weltenburg Abbey, plus an exclusive private tour of Hundertwasser’s whimsical Kuchlbauer World of Beer. Munich & Oktoberfest: Explore the history of Bavaria’s capital on a guided Old Town walking tour, culminating in two reserved tent seatings at Oktoberfest!
************************************************************************************************* Our tour price covers breakfast and dinner daily (including 2 beverages with dinner), 2 guaranteed Oktoberfest tent reservations (with 2 liters of beer per person included), all ground transportation, and all guided tours listed in the itinerary. You are responsible for your transatlantic airfare to and from Munich (MUC). Take a look at our full itinerary below to see what sets our small-group trips apart. Beyond having an incredible time, you’ll enjoy a deep cultural dive—discovering authentic Bavarian traditions, rich regional history, and, of course, world-class beer. Tour Host Note: This excursion will be expertly led by our son, Stuart. A certified Doemens/Siebel Master Brewer who spent his childhood summers exploring Bavaria, Stuart brings a lifetime of local insight, fluent conversational German (B2 level), and deep brewing expertise to every stop along the way.
Leaving Munich Airport no later than 11:00 AM, we take a scenic drive north along the Deutsche Hopfenstraße (German Street of Hops). We pause at Schloss Eysölden, where our good friend Veronika prepares a warm, home-cooked Franconian lunch for us, complemented by local Pyraser beer. Afterward, a final 90-minute drive on the Autobahn brings us straight to Bamberg.
For the next three nights, you'll be sleeping right inside a working, historic brewery! This authentic property features traditional guest rooms (note: stair access only and limited Wi-Fi), but the ground-floor tavern is buzzing and the beer couldn't be fresher. Unwind after your flight, or pop downstairs to join the locals for a nightcap before turning in.
Enjoy a relaxed morning before meeting up with local guide Erik the Storyteller for an engaging walking tour of Bamberg's historic center. Highlights include the picturesque Old Town Hall floating in the middle of the river, the majestic 11th-century Cathedral, and the sweeping views from the Rose Garden, all accompanied by Erik's fascinating local legends.
At lunchtime, we head to Schlenkerla for a true regional culinary icon: the Bamberg Stuffed Onion. Perfectly paired with a fresh-poured Rauchbier, it’s a memorable meal that rarely fails to win over our travelers!
The rest of the day is yours to enjoy. Be sure to check out Bamberg’s historic brewery scene—local favorites like Klosterbräu, Mahrs Bräu, and Keesmann are all easy to reach!
We kick off the day with a deep dive into craft brewing at Weyermann® Malzfabrik, the world’s top producer of specialty malts—a fascinating look into the science behind great beer. (Exclusive to the first 20 guests to register.)
Next, we join together for a delicious traditional lunch at Wirtshaus Graser. Afterward, enjoy an open afternoon visiting classic local spots like Brauerei Spezial, Greifenklau, or Sternla.
Weather permitting, we'll wrap up the day as the locals do: meeting in the evening at the hilltop Spezi-Keller for fresh beer and sweeping views over the town.
We leave Bamberg and trace a scenic route along the Altmühltal valley, taking in views of rocky crags and ruined castles on our way to Kelheim. There, we set sail on a 40-minute boat excursion through the dramatic Danube Gorge, arriving at Kloster Weltenburg on the riverbend. Beyond its magnificent Asam Baroque church, the monastery tavern serves legendary Weltenburger Barock Dunkel, brewed on site for nearly a millennium.
Following a relaxed lunch, we head to nearby Abensberg to visit the famous Kuchlbauer Brewery. Here, incredible wheat beer meets mind-bending art at the Kuchlbauer Turm, an iconic tower inspired by artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. It’s an imaginative, Willy-Wonka-style celebration of craft brewing! Afterward, a 90-minute drive brings us to our hotel in Grünwald, just outside Munich.
Awake to a traditional German breakfast at Alter Wirt, complete with fresh organic baked goods and rich, dark coffee. Using Munich’s efficient public transit system, we head downtown to begin our discovery of the Bavarian capital. Founded in 1158, Munich boasts a complex history spanning the First, Second, and infamous Third Reich. Our walking tour through the Old Town touches on all these eras—blending medieval architecture, historical anecdotes, and insights into local culture.
We begin in the heart of the city at Marienplatz. After hearing the chiming of the famous Glockenspiel, we set off to see the Neues and Altes Rathaus (New and Old City Hall), the iconic twin towers of the Frauenkirche (Cathedral of Our Lady), and Munich’s bustling open-air market, the Viktualienmarkt. We also trace part of the route of Hitler’s failed Beer Hall Putsch of 1923, see where he attended his first DAP (German Workers' Party) meeting, and visit the site of his first major public address.
After free time in the afternoon to explore the city at your own pace, we gather for dinner at our favorite Munich haunt: the historic Schneider Bräuhaus (Weisses Bräuhaus). Here, we’ll enjoy traditional Bavarian dishes paired with Schneider’s legendary wheat beers—known locally simply as Weissbier.
After a restful night, enjoy a relaxed morning and savor the fresh, organic breakfast at Hotel Alter Wirt. Mid-morning, it's time to suit up: pull on your Lederhosen or lace up your Dirndl as we get ready for Oktoberfest!
We'll start our festivities with a stop or two at a couple of historic local beer gardens before making our way onto the Wiesn grounds. Tonight, we have guaranteed reserved seats in a coveted side box (Boxe) inside the iconic Augustiner Festzelt! Widely considered by locals to serve the finest beer at the festival—poured straight from traditional wooden oak casks (Hirschen)—our evening will be packed with lively brass band music, crisp Augustiner Wiesnbier, and a classic feast of crispy roasted Oktoberfest chicken (Wiesn-Hendl).
fter breakfast at Hotel Alter Wirt, we depart around 9:30 AM and head straight to the Theresienwiese festival grounds. We’ll take a relaxed stroll through the avenues to soak in the atmosphere, explore the colorful carnival stands, and admire the historic rides before the crowds arrive and Oktoberfest really gets humming.
At 11:30 AM, we take our reserved seats in Box 3 inside the beloved Augustiner Festzelt. Widely regarded as the friendliest tent with the best beer on the Wiesn, Augustiner feels like a home away from home. We’ve worked with the wonderful service team in this section for years, and they always make sure our guests are exceptionally well taken care of throughout our afternoon seating!
When our reservation concludes at 4:00 PM, the rest of the day is yours. You can continue exploring the rides and outdoor beer gardens at Oktoberfest, or take the short S-Bahn ride into downtown Munich for an open evening.
As the Bavarian saying goes, "Alles hat ein Ende, nur die Wurst hat zwei" (Everything has an end, only the sausage has two!). Today is departure day, and after one last organic breakfast at Hotel Alter Wirt, it's time to head home.Munich Airport (MUC) is located roughly 35 miles north of Grünwald. Guests will arrange their own transportation out to the airport to match their individual flight schedules:
Private Taxi or Rideshare: Can easily be arranged at the front desk for a direct 45-to-60-minute door-to-door drive.
Public Transit: Tram 25 picks up right near the hotel and connects directly to the S-Bahn network, taking you straight out to Munich Airport. Gute Heimreise—safe travels home—and Auf Wiedersehen until our next Bavarian adventure!
