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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Enjoy an exclusive day at Bavaria's largest lake:
The 80 sq km Chiemsee with its historical, cultural & scenic highlights offers an infinite wealth of unforgettable experiences - look forward to going with your professional and friendly tour guide on an entertaining, informative but above all relaxing discovery tour.
First and foremost, is the largest and most expensive castle Herrenchiemsee of the eccentric fairytale king Ludwig II and the idyllic village of 300 inhabitants on the tiny Fraueninsel. Both there and the mainland, a number of insider tips await you, which will make this excursion - as well as travelling in our new and luxurious/comfortable Mercedes or VW Minivans - an exclusive experience.
Also exclusive is our offer to combine the highlights of Lake Chiemsee with a guided tour in SALZBURG or a trip to the EAGLE'S NEST (11-hour option)
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Guided tours at all mentioned places possible - scenic routes
Licensed, friendly and experienced tour guide
No hidden costs!
Mineral water
Ride in a new luxurious Mercedes- or VW Minivan (a/c) - only your group participates!
Tour length: 9.5 or 11 hours
Chiemsee ferry (2024): € 12.60 (discount for children 6 - 15 years) Only cash payment possible!
Skip-the-Line Admission to Herrenchiemsee Castle (2024): Adults: € 11.00/children up to 17 years free
Skip-the-Line Admission Eagle's Nest (2024 - bus ride incl. lift): Adults € 31.90 / children (6 to 14 years): € 16.50
Gratuities
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Traveler pickup is offered
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Pick up at any hotel/address in Munich at 8:00 or 9:30 am OR ANY OTHER TIME YOU WANT - then we ask for a short notification!
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Pick-up (and/or drop-off) on customer request also possible outside Munich (e.g. airport MUC) - please ask us about possible additional costs!
Maria Ramersdorf Kirche, Munich, Bavaria, Germany All sights mentioned here are carefully selected recommendations. As this is an exclusive tour, you can always contribute your own suggestions; we are also happy to follow your wishes regarding the length of stay at the individual stops!
Now, however, you can look forward to an eventful, informative but also relaxing trip in our new and luxurious / comfortable Mercedes or VW Minivans - at the side of your friendly and professional tour guide you are in good hands right from the start!
... At the old pilgrimage church of St. Maria Ramersdorf from the 14th century we leave Munich and drive on the highway A8 in a southeasterly direction...
Schloss Wildenwart, Frasdorf, Bavaria, Germany In the middle of the idyllic foothills of the Alps only a few kilometres from Lake Chiemsee is the historic castle ensemble Wildenwart.
After the assumption of power by the revolutionary government, the Bavarian royal family, including Ludwig III, met at Wildenwart Castle, which was to become the new home for the Wittelsbach family.
In 1979, Max Herzog in Bavaria, great-grandson of Ludwig III, moved with his family into the castle, which can be visited from the outside.
Prien am Chiemsee, Prien am Chiemsee, Bavaria, Germany In Prien we board a boat of the Chiemsee fleet, which takes us across the lake to the island Herreninsel (ticket is not included in the tour price, only cash payment possible). Before that, it is worth taking a look at the Gothic-Baroque parish church Maria Himmelfahrt, whose church tower went "crazy" in a spectacular way in the 18th century!
***** Prices Chiemsee ferry (2024): Adults: € 12.60 / Children 6 - 15 years € 6.30 *****
With the oldest still functioning steam tram in the world, you can travel contemplatively from the town center to the harbor in summer - as it did over 135 years ago.
10 minutes
Schloss Herrenchiemsee, Bavaria, Germany Herrenchiemsee Palace was to become a replica of the Palace of Versailles, the residence of the French "Sun King" Louis XIV. For financial reasons, however, the most magnificent and expensive castle of the Bavarian King Ludwig II had to be terminated prematurely. On a 35-minute guided tour, which is well worth seeing, you will visit all completed, but also some unfinished rooms. ***** Skip-the-Line Admission (2024) Adults € 11.00 / Children under 18 years are free) *****
Your admission ticket also grants you free access to the so-called "Old Castle", a former monastery building from the 8th century (!) with overwhelming Baroque furnishings. You will also see some very interesting rooms where Ludwig lived during the construction of the castle, as well as the site of the 1948 Constitutional Convention. Located in the historic building complex, a restaurant offers, among other things, fresh Chiemsee fish and a beer garden with a top view over Lake Chiemsee and its other islands. 120 minutes
Fraueninsel im Chiemsee, Fraueninsel im Chiemsee, Bavaria, Germany We continue by boat to the only 15.5 ha "large" island Fraueninsel. Your trained guide will be happy to accompany you on a 30-minute tour of the island, show and explain everything worth seeing, including the over 1000-year-old monastery church, the equally old 'Tassilo-' lime tree, as well as the historic gate hall. The microbrewery "Inselbräu" is ideal for a culinary stop, as well as the numerous stalls of the island fishermen. 75 minutes
Gstadt am Chiemsee, Gstadt am Chiemsee, Bavaria, Germany Back on the mainland, you can enjoy the most beautiful view over the lake with the Alps in the background from the Malerwinkel in Gstadt. Before that, we will be happy to show you the place where King Ludwig II translated to "his" island on a natural beach. Did you know that a private station was built especially for him on the railway line Munich - Salzburg? We'll show it to you! 25 minutes
The Eagle's Nest, Berchtesgaden, Bavaria, Germany OPTIONAL (only possible with the 11-hour tour length "XXL-Time credit"): The Eagle's Nest can be reached from May to October with special buses from the Obersalzberg plateau near Berchtesgaden (depending on snow conditions).
The building, enthroned in a spectacular location at over 1,800 m (5,900 ft) above sea level was built - including the 6.5 km long access road - in just 13 months under mostly the most difficult conditions for the workers at the behest of Martin Bormann. From the bus terminus you can reach the original elevator through a 124-meter-long tunnel, which takes you to the 'Kehlsteinhaus', as it is called in German, now operated as a restaurant, after another 124 meters.
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Skip-the-Line Admission Eagle's Nest (2024 - bus ride incl. lift) :
Adults € 31.90 /
Children 6 to 14 years: € 16.50 ***** Please note that as part of the "11 hours" option, you can EITHER combine Lake Chiemsee with the Eagle's Nest OR with Salzburg. 120 minutes
Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria OPTIONAL (only possible with the 11-hour tour length "XXL-Time credit"):
For whatever reason you are interested in Salzburg's eventful history, this vibrant city will delight you with its picturesque squares and its abundance of culture, combined with Salzburg hospitality. Based on your preferences, your guide will show you on a walking tour all the historical or popular highlights of the Mozart city, such as Mozart's birthplace, Mirabell Palace with its magnificent garden, the Getreidegasse with its excellent shopping, and of course many places where the film "Sound of Music" was filmed, such as the pavilion ("Gazebo") in the palace park of Hellbrunn with its fantastic tricks fountains! ***** Please note that as part of the "11-hours" option, you can EITHER combine Lake Chiemsee with the Eagle's Nest OR with Salzburg. 120 minutes
Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany Between the sights and during the trips to and from your hotel, you will enjoy the journey in our luxurious minivans with panoramic glass roof, full leather upholstery and all conceivable safety features and receive exciting information from your friendly and professional tour guide. 160 minutes
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Richard_J
26 May 2023
Stephen was a fabulous guide for our private trip to Ludwig II third palace and Salzburg. In spite of occasional showers, he got us to the correct ferries and on the next English tour. We had a lovely lunch stop at charming neighboring island. Then, special stops at Sound of Music locations and a walking tour of old town Salzburg - with plenty of history along the way! It was a great day thanks to Stephen! Highly recommend any tour with him!
174shellyf
07 Apr 2023
Thomas was our guide and we enjoyed him and the tour so much! The private tour was so relaxing and we learned so much!! Thomas went out of his way to make sure we had what we needed and were comfortable. We would HIGHLY recommend the private tour!!
Erika_T
18 Sep 2022
Stephen was fantastic. Even after the tour he took around to important sites in munich. We got to see surfers in munich!
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