The Fairytale Tour - Best of Bavaria, Austria and the Italian Lakes

The Fairytale Tour - Best of Bavaria, Austria and the Italian Lakes

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$4000

The Fairytale Tour - Best of Bavaria, Austria and the Italian Lakes

14 Days

Tour operator:

Titan Travel

Tour code:

TTTHC

Physical rating:

Moderate

From:
$4000 (USD) including Flights from the UK

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Tour Overview

You’ll feel like you’re walking through all your favourite fairy tales on this fabulous two-week tour. In Germany, we’ll step inside Bavaria’s gilded rococo palaces and hear stories of the reclusive King Ludwig II. We’ll raise a stein (or two) in grand German beer halls to the sound of an oompah band, and in Austria we’ll take spine-tingling drives on zig-zag mountain passes and listen for distant cow bells on high alpine pastures. Italy promises a cruise on Lake Garda, the largest and most famous Italian lake of them all, before we head to Verona, home of the world’s largest open-air opera festival as well as its greatest love story, Romeo and Juliet. With lots of included excursions but plenty of free time too, you’ll get all the highlights of Bavaria, Austria and the Italian Lakes with the chance to add your own sprinkling of local flavours, too.

Highlights

  • VIP door-to-door travel service

Places You'll See

The Fairytale Tour - Best Of Bavaria, Austria And The Italian Lakes

The Fairytale Tour - Best Of Bavaria, Austria And The Italian Lakes

The Fairytale Tour - Best Of Bavaria, Austria And The Italian Lakes

The Fairytale Tour - Best Of Bavaria, Austria And The Italian Lakes

The Fairytale Tour - Best Of Bavaria, Austria And The Italian Lakes

The Fairytale Tour - Best Of Bavaria, Austria And The Italian Lakes

The Fairytale Tour - Best Of Bavaria, Austria And The Italian Lakes

The Fairytale Tour - Best Of Bavaria, Austria And The Italian Lakes

The Fairytale Tour - Best Of Bavaria, Austria And The Italian Lakes

The Fairytale Tour - Best Of Bavaria, Austria And The Italian Lakes

The Fairytale Tour - Best Of Bavaria, Austria And The Italian Lakes

The Fairytale Tour - Best Of Bavaria, Austria And The Italian Lakes

The Fairytale Tour - Best Of Bavaria, Austria And The Italian Lakes

The Fairytale Tour - Best Of Bavaria, Austria And The Italian Lakes

The Fairytale Tour - Best Of Bavaria, Austria And The Italian Lakes

The Fairytale Tour - Best Of Bavaria, Austria And The Italian Lakes

The Fairytale Tour - Best Of Bavaria, Austria And The Italian Lakes

The Fairytale Tour - Best Of Bavaria, Austria And The Italian Lakes

The Fairytale Tour - Best Of Bavaria, Austria And The Italian Lakes

The Fairytale Tour - Best Of Bavaria, Austria And The Italian Lakes

The Fairytale Tour - Best Of Bavaria, Austria And The Italian Lakes

The Fairytale Tour - Best Of Bavaria, Austria And The Italian Lakes

The Fairytale Tour - Best Of Bavaria, Austria And The Italian Lakes

The Fairytale Tour - Best Of Bavaria, Austria And The Italian Lakes

The Fairytale Tour - Best Of Bavaria, Austria And The Italian Lakes

The Fairytale Tour - Best Of Bavaria, Austria And The Italian Lakes

The Fairytale Tour - Best Of Bavaria, Austria And The Italian Lakes

The Fairytale Tour - Best Of Bavaria, Austria And The Italian Lakes

Itinerary

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Day 1

Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your flight to Munich. On arrival we’ll transfer to our hotel.

Day 2

This morning we’ll get acquainted with Munich, capital of Bavaria and where Germany’s first Oktoberfest was held in 1810. We’ll head to the medieval streets and spires of the Altstadt (Old Town) whose main square - Marienplatz - has been Munich’s heart, soul and focal point since the city was founded in 1158. After a guided tour there’s free time to explore the old shops and pedestrianised streets, before we return to our hotel.
This evening, there’s the chance to get even more immersed in the traditions and culture of Bavaria on an optional visit to a local brewery for dinner and a tasting, perhaps with the accompaniment of a real oompah band.

Day 3

Another Bavarian icon today: this one, the splendid royal palace of Nymphenburg. We’ll be joined by a local guide and shown through the sumptuous rooms and galleries - many containing original furniture like the bed King Ludwig II was born on and his fairy tale rococo sleigh. Afterwards we’ll tour the smaller but equally extravagant Amalienburg. Although outwardly a hunting lodge (albeit a grand one), inside this lavishly extravagant palace drips with gilt and rich rococo style.

Day 4

Today we’ll drive south from Munich on our journey into Austria and Tyrol. The route winds through the glorious Bavarian Alps, dipping and curving around its lakes, forests and slopes. We’ll stop for a snack (meats and cheese) at a local brewery in Tegernsee, a peaceful lakeside town known for its ski trails, toboggan runs and mountain footpaths, before driving on to skirt the shore of Lake Achensee, the largest and deepest lake in Tyrol. Now in Austria’s beautiful Inntal valley, we’ll spend the next four nights in a typical Tyrolean village.

Day 5

It’s a short drive to Innsbruck, ancient capital of Tyrol and a city surrounded by mountains on all sides. After a guided tour passing the grand Hofburg palace, baroque cathedral and medieval Altstadt, this afternoon we’ll step onto the funicular and be hoisted over 2,000m into the surrounding Nordkette mountains, stepping out to alpine pastures, the distant clang of cow bells and bird’s-eye views of Innsbruck below.

Day 6

Today is all about Tyrol, Austria’s picture-postcard destination in the heart of the Alps. Driving past steep green valleys and wildflower meadows dotted with chocolate-box chalets, we’ll stop for coffee and to stretch our legs at a typical Tyrolean village, before continuing to Rattenberg, Austria’s smallest town.
There’s free time for lunch in one of the lovely little restaurants in the old town, after which we’ll set our sights on the extraordinary Swarovski Crystal Worlds. This immersive exhibition centre celebrates Swarovski’s role in styling clothes, costumes and sets for stars like Elton John, Lady Gaga and Beyoncé.

Day 7

This morning we’ll hop across the border back into Germany to visit one of King Ludwig II’s smallest but most fanciful creations: Linderhof Palace. Inspired by Versailles, and surrounded by gilded fountains and follies, Linderhof is eye-wateringly extravagant with jewel-studded rooms and curlicue rococo walls. A guide will walk us through the resplendent interior, after which you’re free to explore the equally elaborate gardens complete with underground lake and grotto.
Next, there’s free time for lunch in the pretty village of Ettal, before we continue through the Bavarian Alps to Oberammergau, where the famous Passion Play has been staged every 10 years since 1634.

Day 8

This morning we say goodbye to Austria, but not before visiting beautiful, baroque Stams Abbey where - after a guided tour - we’ll toast its stories and history with a shot of home-made schnapps. After that we’ll set out on our next panoramic road trip and navigate the dramatic turns and hairpin bends on one of the Tyrol’s famous mountain passes (either Timelsjoch or Reschenpass) as we journey into South Tyrol and cross the border into Italy. It's then just a short drive to our next destination - the spa town Merano.

Day 9

We’ll set out on foot this morning for a guided walk around Merano. Being so close to the border you’ll still see beer stalls and strudels, but there’s a distinct Mediterranean feel in its leafy boulevards, arcaded streets, flower-fringed promenades and surrounding vineyards.
After free time for lunch, we’ll head up to Trautmannsdorff Castle for a leisurely afternoon in the botanical gardens. After admiring the abundant cacti, palms and flowerbeds filled with dazzling displays, you can either return to the hotel by coach or walk back later - the gardens stay open until late in the evening.

Day 10

Another day, another beautiful city as we visit Bolzano, pastel-hued capital of South Tyrol and gateway to the Italian Dolomites. A guide will show us around this handsome, green city and its pleasant riverside paths after which there’s free time for lunch, and perhaps a visit to the Ötzi Museum to see the famous ice man mummy, whose body was preserved on a South Tyrol glacier over 5,300 years ago.
This afternoon there’s a scenery-rich road trip of another kind: this one through the gentle vine-striped valleys and old wine villages of the Strada del Vino (Wine Road), stopping for a tasting along the way.

Day 11

Leaving Merano we continue our journey south into Trentino, to the largest and most celebrated of all the Italian lakes: Lake Garda. There’s no better vantage point for soaking up the majesty of the lake - and the mountains surrounding it - than the water so we’ll swap our coach for a pleasure boat and cruise the little towns and villages along its shores.
There’s time to find a lovely little bistro or café for lunch, and ample chance to taste real Italian gelato in flavours like chocolate, pistachio and biscotti. Later we’ll rejoin our coach and drive the short distance to Verona.

Day 12

There’s more to Verona than Romeo and Juliet, as we’ll discover this morning on our guided walking tour. After exploring its pretty piazzas and twisting lanes, and admiring the elegant stone bridges spanning the wide, fast-flowing Adige River, there’s free time to refuel before this afternoon’s visit to Verona’s other signature attraction: the Roman Amphitheatre. Once the backdrop for gladiatorial battles and chariot racing, today the arena is a giant open-air opera house drawing around 500,000 opera lovers to its Summer Festival each year. Later, we’ll visit a local bar for a glass of velvety red Amarone, a distinct and full-bodied wine produced in the Veneto region.

Day 13

Our last full day is at leisure - perfect for souvenir shopping, exploring independently or enjoying a last taste of your favourite Veronese flavour, be it risotto, polenta or the signature Amarone wine. Otherwise, we’ve arranged an optional visit with picnic lunch to the luxuriant gardens, lawns, lakes and woodland of Parco Giardino Sigurtà, widely heralded as one of the most beautiful parks in Italy.

Day 14

We transfer to Verona airport for the return flight to the UK. Upon arrival, your Titan vehicle will be waiting to take you home.

What's Included

  • 13 nights in hotels

  • International flights. Prices are based on return flights with British Airways from London Heathrow or Gatwick.

  • Titan tour manager

  • 17 meals: 13 breakfasts 4 dinnersundefined excursions and visits

  • Guided city tours of Munich; Innsbruck (including funicular); Verona

  • Guided visit to Nymphenburg Palace and Amalienburg

  • Scenic tour of Austria’s Tyrol with visit to Rattenberg

  • Visits to Swarovski Crystal Worlds; Oberammergau; Trautmannsdorff Castle botanical gardens; Verona’s Roman Amphitheatre

  • Guided tours of Linderhof Palace; Stams Abbey (including schnapps tasting); Merano; Bolzano

  • Scenic drive on the Strada del Vino with wine tasting

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    In most cases a single supplement will apply. If the price for a Single room for sole occupancy is not shown, please ask our team for details and we will be able to check the details for you.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    We've been taking our customers across the world on escorted tours for more than 40 years

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Our commitment to sustainable travel is part of our ethos. We love exploring the world and hope that, alongside our customers, we can be part of a bigger change in respecting the people and wildlife on our planet and minimising the impact we have on our environment.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

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  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    You’ll receive your Final holiday documents via email approximately 14 days prior to your departure.

Reviews of this Operator

Brian Jones (Google Reviewer)  

Recently returned from the great...

08-Apr-2024

Recently returned from the great Indian rail journey.My wife and I could hardly believe the value for money.From pick ups from Durham to Heathrow and back,to the number of coach and train journeys , quality hotels, great choice of food throughout and our first night in Heathrow Hilton. What really made our trip a success was our guide, Prashant,who managed a party of twenty four very varied, sometimes a little unpredictable travellers with ease.Nothing was too much trouble for him and as a group we gelled and warmed to Prashant as he kept us safe, well informed and a little entertained by his mix of authority and humanity.Where do I begin with the tour itself ? India,a country of extremes.Poverty,wealth,order,chaos.Sometimes bleak,often breathtakingly beautiful.The people,the cities,art, architecture,flaura and fauna.Delhi,Jaipur, Amritsar,Agra, Ranthambore, Chandigarh and the icing on the cake that is Shimla. An absolute masterclass of man versus nature,the railway and buildings are an unbelievable feat,but wait until you see the dual carriageway being built on the mountainside.🤯I could go on for a very long time but I'll just post some photos.Thanks to Titan,thanks to the excellent Prashant and and a massive thanks to the other twenty two travellers who helped shape our holiday of a lifetime.🏁💜

Odile Lawen (Google Reviewer)  

I have booked the Icelandic...

11-Mar-2024

I have booked the Icelandic Adventure holiday with Titan Travel, the Booking Staff was pleasant throughout. What I love about Titan Travel, transfer from your home to the airport and vice versa is included in the holiday.

Thomas Fisher (Google Reviewer)  

Danube cruise was great value....

13-Sep-2023

Danube cruise was great value. Well organised. Clear instructions from Titan prior to travel. Door to door service great.

Sarah Hoad  

Exceptional trip and service by Titan

04-Oct-2022

Just returned from a fabulous tour of California & the golden west. It’s a full on tour with early starts but you see so much varied landscape from the ocean to the desert to Yosemite. My 2nd tour with Titan & my first solo tour. Thoroughly enjoyed it & met some great people. Grand Canyon was amazing would definitely recommend

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Ms Margaret Aldgate  

Not merely a holiday, rather a memorable experience

29-Dec-2022

I have used other travel operators; this was the 1st time of touring with Titan----Israel, The Holy Land, from being collected from home and returned at the end of the holiday this was an unforgettable experience; the Tour Manager, a PhD Archaeology made the whole tour so interesting, he enlightened us throughout each day from an historical, archeological and Biblical viewpoint, bringing each site we visited come to life, and went over and above his remit escorting us for evening trips around the local area; thanks also to our very patient driver who coped with the very busy traffic; our hotels were good, professional and pleasant staff and really good food; I would recommend Titan to anyone looking for a fascinating tour with excellent efficient service thank you Titan nor just for a holiday for a memorable experience

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We had a 2 weeks...

05-Dec-2023

We had a 2 weeks fantastic holiday arranged by Titan to Vietnam and Cambodia. Excellent,well organised Throughly enjoyed. Very good service by Vietnam Airlines, if you could afford book it in premium economy. We had a door to door service , picked up to airport from home and then dropped at home from airport, very convinient. Particular credit goes to our guide THI who is a caring, knolegeable, friendly down to earth man who made our trip a memorable one. I will not hesitate to book another holiday through Titan, their staff are friendly and helpful

Eileen Bulsara (Google Reviewer)  

We had a fantastic holiday...

26-May-2023

We had a fantastic holiday in Mississippi. Right from our chauffeur driven car picking us up to the return journey, we had a great time. The first hotel The Gaylord was amazing,absolutely huge,first class. The second The Double tree in Memphis unfortunately wasn't, the hotel was tired and very basic, the only plus was where it is situated in the centre of town, we were only there two nights so it wasn't to bad. The American Queen Steam Boat was first class all the way, thoroughly enjoyed the seven nights sailing down the Mississippi. The last hotel the Sheraton New Orleans was very comfortable too. Our guide throughout our time away was Laura Tuttle. she was amazing, very knowledgeable, and helpful. We also had a coach driver Guil, who went over and beyond to give you the best time. Other coach guides included Jim,who was so funny, and also very knowledgeably. Very entertaining throughout. The entire itinerary itinerary was very well thought out, included a huge variety of visits to different Interesting locations. Highly recommend using Titan for all your holiday destinations.

Mrs Crompton  

Perfect Italian Holiday…

31-Oct-2022

Just returned from a lovely week in Sorrento at the Grand Hotel Hermitage, we had an excellent guide Peter Macchristopher. we loved the hotel the staff were very nice especially in the dining rooms, the food was good and the room we had was really nice with a wonderful view. Altogether very good value holiday.we felt the trip to Pompei was very good also boat trip to Amalfi. I would recommend a walk to the village of St Agatha and a three hour ride on the Little Blue Train. Great fun.this can be booked at reception.

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Susan Hawken (Google Reviewer)  

THE GREAT INDIAN RAIL JOURNEY!!!!...

03-Feb-2024

THE GREAT INDIAN RAIL JOURNEY!!!! (Dreadful) Avoid Titan and Saga at all costs. False descriptions of the tour and dreadful administration Returned to the UK last evening with a great sigh of relief after the worst holiday ever. 1. No block booking of airplane seats by Titan. (Husband and I sat apart on the long, overnight flight) 2. Unable to pre-book seats as Titan reference numbers did not coincide with anything. 3. Husband and I not sat together on any of the train journeys! In fact, on one occasion I was sat, alone on a sleeper carriage, a couple of carriages away from the rest of the group who were scattered over two or three carriages. Terrifying as a female to be sat alone in the midst of noisy locals!!!!! (Eventually the guide, Rahi, did come to rescue me and found a seat near the main group) 4. The guide, Rahi, would usually get off the coach and begin walking off without waiting for all the group to disembark the coach. (Spot the guide in the crowd!) 5. The guide, Rahi, refused to use any identifying prop such as a flag, hat, jacket or umbrella. Frightening to be in the manic crowds of Delhi and other crowded places to be unable to see the guide. 6. NO AUDIO HEADSET system on any excursion 7. The guide, Rahi, didn’t face the whole group, but stood sideways on and was unable to be heard by the majority. 8. OUTRAGEOUS behaviour by the guide when he enquired as to the whereabouts of my husband, whom I explained was in bed with an upset stomach and was feeling unwell. Rahi DID A REVERSE AIR PUNCH😳😳. This was in response to an earlier conversation when my husband had complained about our separate seating arrangements. TOTALLY UNPROFESSIONAL 9. When we arrived at Heathrow to find our aircraft seats were not allocated, we were advised to speak to our guide on arrival at Delhi. Rahi merely shrugged his shoulders and said he couldn’t do anything. 10. Tour pace incorrect - gruelling pace and only half a day relaxation due to the guide, Rahi, throwing in visits to shops and factories fie him to earn his commission as I head him tell another!!!!!!! 11. When off loaded the return flight due to illness, we were unable to get in contact with Titan/Saga. Left in Delhi without an hotel or flight!!! Found accommodation but didn’t remove shoes or clothes due to the poor standard. Final summary: Poor, disappointing, inefficient, incompetent, misleading, misrepresentations, are just a few words to describe.

Linda Vokes (Google Reviewer)  

Luxury VIP door to door...

17-Jul-2023

Luxury VIP door to door travel! I don't think so....Titan sent a Toyota Prius uber to Stanstead for a return journey to Newport, S Wales. 4 adults plus luggage! the experience was anything but luxurious. Contacted Titan on the return journey and since return. They simply didn't seem interested and offered us a £300 travel discount off a future trip! After a lot of emails they converted it to a £300 cash refund. Give it a lot of thought before booking !

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    Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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