Ettal and the Bavarian Alps

This tour is based in the small Bavarian village of Ettal, which is dominated by its beautiful Benedictine Abbey. Surrounded by forest, valleys, lakes and mountains, this scenic tour includes visits to Oberammergau, Füssen and Munich, as well as neighbouring Austria and imperial Innsbruck.

Oberammergau • Innsbruck • Munich • Ettal Abbey • Füssen

Day 1 Channel crossing. Overnight in the Metz area.

Day 2 Travel on to southern Germany and Ettal for a 5 night stay.

Day 3 A day at leisure to explore Ettal. Admission and a guided tour of the impressive Abbey complex and Brewery, which is opposite the hotel, is included. The village has a number of shops and cafés, and the hotel has a large terrace for those wanting to enjoy a locally brewed beer.

Day 4 Begin the day in the nearby traditional town of Oberammergau, famed for its many ornately painted buildings. The town’s museum exhibits wood carvings dating over 500 years old, and tours of the famous Passion Play theatre can be arranged too. Continue for an afternoon visit to the riverside town of Füssen, close to Lake Forggensee. Enjoy the pedestrian centre with its many shops and pavement cafés.

Day 5 A Full day across the border to Austria and the capital of the Tyrol, Innsbruck. Take time to explore the historic old town or perhaps visit the Bergisel Ski jump for views across the city. A guided walking tour of the city is recommended. Return to Ettal via the pretty town of Seefeld, situated in the high Alps.

Day 6 A full day to the regional capital, Munich. Meet a local guide for a walking tour of the historic city centre. Take time to discover the impressive town square, the various museums and galleries and the Royal Residenz of Maximilian II. Alternatively, there is the majestic Nymphenburg Palace on the outskirts of the city centre, or the BMW Museum showcasing their 100 years of history.

Day 7 Leave Ettal and stop for an overnight stay in the Metz area.

Day 8 Short Channel crossing to Dover and home.

All tours are tailored to your requirements and can be adapted for travel by coach and/or air as you prefer. Occasionally itineraries change. Please see our current brochure or contact us for the latest version.

Klosterhotel, Ettal

This traditional 4 star hotel is located in the very centre of the village, opposite the magnificent Ettal Abbey and Monastery. Sitting in a valley of the Ammergau Alps, there has been a hotel here for 400 years. There is a cosy restaurant, terrace area and indoor swimming pool for guests to enjoy.

• 4 star • 86 bedrooms • Lift

• Indoor swimming pool

• Coach parking

Your tour includes:

• Return short Channel crossings

• 1 night half board on the outbound journey

• 5 nights half board in Ettal with:
Hot buffet breakfasst
3 course evening meals with choice

• Admission and guided tour of Ettal Abbey and Brewery

• Guided walking tour of central Munich

• 1 night half board on the inbound journey

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