Overview:  Join guests from all over the world on the ‘Wies’n ‘ where the festival began over 190 years ago as a wedding celebration for Crown Prince Ludwig and Therese von Sax-Hildburghousen.  Join us for a tour to the world famous Oktoberfest ‘08 in Munich, a celebration lasting only 16 days annually. Roller coaster rides, merry-go-rounds, bumper cars – to mention only a few of the rides – provide the backdrop for the ‘Wiesn’ merriment.

Itinerary:  Departing from our pickup points to travel directly to Munich, arrive just in time for lunch (not included).  Have the afternoon and evening to enjoy the Bavarian-baroque high-life at the fest, sampling the entertainment as well as the culinary spectacle. The smell of spit-roasted fish, sugared almonds, Turkish delight and roasted chickens are all as much part of the experience as a triple-loop on the most modern roller coaster. The unique mixture of tradition and progress is the secret of this mammoth event.

The middle of the night draws near & we depart Munich as the sea of lights at the foot of the Bavaria statue glows - and the beer tent festivities are drawing to a close. Our hotel is located in Grainau, directly under the Zugspitz. After hotel check in (about 11 p.m.), guests can have a leisurely night’s rest and wake to view Europe’s highest mountain (weather permitting, of course!).  Enjoy a generous Bavarian breakfast buffet before checking out and departing to see some different views of Munich – a walking tour of the city center.  Top off your Munich experience with free time and maybe a late lunch of typical sausages in the famous Hofbraeuhaus restaurant (not included).   Our travellers can relax as the motor coach returns to our points of origin around 9:30 p.m.

Other Touring Options Featuring Oktoberfest:
Oktoberfest Family Express (Parade)  20 Sep 
Oktoberfest Express (Adults)  27 Sep & 4 Oct