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Lead Price
From £2995pp
Duration
10 days & 9 nights
Itinerary Type
Tailor Made
Holiday Type
Rail Journey
Tour Highlights

Bavaria and Bohemia

Explore the highlights of Bavaria and Bohemia on this border-crossing journey between Germany and the Czech Republic. You begin in Munich with its restored old town and nearby Neuschwanstein Castle. Continue to Nuremberg, whose pre-war attractions have been carefully rebuilt, including its impressive medieval castle complex. Cross into the Czech Republic, arriving in one of Europe’s greatest spa towns, Mariánské Lázně. Finish in Prague – ‘the city of a hundred spires’ – where old bridges span the Vltava and cobbled streets usher you to landmarks such as St Vitus Cathedral and Prague Castle. This tailor-made journey is mostly by rail and road, with plenty of time at leisure to wander.

Itinerary

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DAY 1: Arrive in Munich
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Arrive in Munich

Fly to Munich or take a sleeper rail service from London St Pancras via Brussels. Upon arrival, transfer to Hotel Excelsior by Geisel for 3 nights. (N) 

Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

Accommodation: Hotel Excelsior
DAY 2: Munich
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Munich

Your day is at leisure to explore Munich, the capital of Bavaria. Germany’s third-largest city is awash with history, especially in its restored old town, the Altstadt. You could stroll between the highlights, such as the lively food market of Viktualienmarkt; the central square of Marienplatz, which is dominated by the gothic New Town Hall and its mechanical glockenspiel; and the Asamkirche, an 18th-century church renowned for its dazzling Late Baroque interior. Along the way, why not wet your whistle in a traditional Bavarian inn, or take an amble in the leafy sprawl of the English Garden? (B) 

Accommodation: Hotel Excelsior
DAY 3: Munich
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Munich

Travel out of Munich by private car to Neuschwanstein Castle, pausing en route to explore the picturesque town of Oberammergau, where Passion Plays are performed once every 10 years during Easter. Neuschwanstein is a fairytale castle, rising out of the trees on an Alpine precipice to gaze over a gorge and the green hills beyond. It was built in the 19th century at the behest of King Maximilian II and showcases the Romanesque revival style. (B) 

Accommodation: Hotel Excelsior
DAY 4: Nuremberg
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Nuremberg

Journey from Munich to Nuremberg by train. Upon arrival, check in at Le Meridien Nuremberg hotel for 2 nights. (B) 

Accommodation: Le Meridien Nuremberg
DAY 5: Nuremburg
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Nuremburg

Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Nuremberg. Bavaria’s second city was flattened during the second world war, but extensive restoration has returned its historic attractions to their former glory. This includes the medieval Nuremberg Castle complex, begun under the Holy Roman Empire, and the fortified city walls. Nuremberg is eminently walkable, especially the old town, with its pretty bridges, cobbled streets and timber-framed buildings. For insight into the city’s association with the Nazi Party, visit the Nuremberg Palace of Justice, which preserves one of the courtrooms used during the Nuremberg Trials; and the unnerving former rally grounds of the Nazi Party. (B) 

Accommodation: Le Meridien Nuremberg
DAY 6: Mariánské Lázně, Czech Republic
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Mariánské Lázně, Czech Republic

Travel via private driver to the Czech Republic, arriving in the spa town of Mariánské Lázně. Pause en route for lunch at leisure in the picturesque town of Cheb. Stay at Ensana Nové Lázně, a historic spa hotel, for 2 nights. (B)

Accommodation: Ensana Nové Lázně
DAY 7: Mariánské Lázně
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Mariánské Lázně

Enjoy a day at leisure to explore the historic centre of Mariánské Lázně, a favourite of the Habsburg emperors and Britain’s Edward VII. Mariánské Lázně is recognised by UNESCO as one of the great spa towns of Europe, and its springs continue to gush – including the Singing Fountain, with its regular programme of performances. (B) 

Accommodation: Ensana Nové Lázně
DAY 8: Prague
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Prague

Drive from Mariánské Lázně to Prague, via the historic city of Pilsen, where you will have free time to explore at leisure. Continue to Prague and check in at Art Deco Imperial Hotel for 2 nights. (B) 

Accommodation: Art Deco Imperial Hotel
DAY 9: Prague
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Prague

Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. The city is compact, walkable, and paved with history, from the medieval Charles Bridge to the towering Prague Castle, with its menacing gothic spires and beloved astronomical clock. Further highlights include St Vitas Cathedral, the ever-shifting Franz Kafka Statue, Petrin and its Eiffel Tower-esque lookout, and the Old Town Square. (B) 

Accommodation: Art Deco Imperial Hotel
DAY 10: Depart
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Depart

Transfer to Prague Airport and fly to London, or take a sleeper train to London St Pancras via Vienna and Brussels. (B) 

Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

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The Cox & Kings signature experiences

  • Stay in characterful, centrally located properties throughout
  • Uncover the Belle Époque charm of Mariánské Lázně (Marienbad)
  • Explore Schloss Neuschwanstein and Oberammergau with a private driver
  • On request, travel entirely to/from London St. Pancras by rail
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From £2995 per person
High Season
From £3395 per person

What's included

  • Accommodation, itinerary & meal basis as described
  • Standard class rail tickets
  • Local Transfers in a private chauffeur-driven vehicle
  • Local guides and entrance fees where applicable
  • Flights to/from London

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Guideline prices
Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£), based on two people sharing a twin/double-room. Single supplement available on request. Pricing is indicative and may be subject to change due to external factors such as variable flight prices.
Meal basis
As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
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This tour is based in 4-star accommodation.
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