Oktoberfest - Steinmeister 2012

Itinerary

Day 1 - London to Munich

Departing from London this afternoon we drive through the beautiful English country side, making our way to Dover for our cross channel ferry to Calais, France. On clearing customs and immigration we travel across northern France, crossing the German border near the Netherlands, towards our destination of Munich! Pleasekeep in mind that this is an overnight journey so we recommend that you prepare accordingly - pillows and blankets are a good idea!

Day 2 - Munich

Arriving early this morning, it’s time to enjoy our full cooked breakfast at the campsite. After checking into our spacious pre-erected tents (with air mattresses supplied) you will get back on the coach and head into Munich city centre for our included walking tour. See the Old Town Hall, Church of our Lady and the Glockenspiel in Marienplatz.  After the walking tour the day is yours to do as you please! Why not try some delicious pork knuckles and sauerkraut at the famous Hofbrauhaus, or check out the famous “devil’s footstep” in the Frauenkirche. (B)

Day 3 - Munich

After our English breakfast at the campsite this morning you have a full day to enjoy the world's BIGGEST public festival. Visit some of the dozen or so massive beer tents with their traditional 'Oompah Bands', sample a few of the local schnapps or indulge in one of many awesome rides available at the fairground on the festival site. It's certainly an experience you will not want to forget! (B) (B)

Day 4 - Munich

After breakfast, those wishing to sample another side of Germany may wish to join us for a sobering experience on our included excursion to Dachau Concentration Camp. This site just north of Munich was the first Concentration Camp in Germany, now preserved as a memorial to the millions that perished in the Holocaust. Take the time to view the stark remains of this infamous site or ponder the eerie silence that seems to prevail.  We return to Munich for the afternoon to further explore its attractions or those wishing to head back to the beer halls can do so. (B)

Day 5 - Munich

This morning after breakfast it's time to check out of our tents, before some free time to experience all that Oktoerfest has to offer.  Why not visit those halls that you’ve missed and sample the local delicacy of a roasted pork knuckle and sauerkraut with your stein. Or for those wishing to rest the liver the atmosphere around the festival is second to none and there is plenty to see and do - why not jump on one of the many carnival rides or head into the city for some last minute sightseeing! We leave Munich this afternoon to head back to London on our overnight drive. (B)

Day 6 - Arrive London

After catching our early morning ferry from Calais to Dover we arrive back in London mid-morning, and say goodbye to our new travel mates.

Please be aware that Topdeck Travel is unable to make reservations for passengers in individual beer tents at Oktoberfest. Reservations for seats in the tents can be done from December only with the respective tents. You can NOT make any reservations via Topdeck's website. For more information visit here.