2024 - Bavarian Winter Adventure

Itinerary

Highlights

• 5 nights in Neuschonau with breakfast & dinner (choice of main course)
• 2 overnight hotels with breakfast
• Torch lit walk with mulled wine
• 4 included day excursions as described
• Porterage at main hotel

Your Itinerary

DAY 1 After joining your holiday coach, you will travel to Dover for the short sea crossing to France. Continue onto your overnight stay in Germany. BB

DAY 2 Today you will continue on your journey to Neuschönau, on the edge of the Bavarian National Park for your 5-night stay at the Hotel Pension Dreisonnenberg. Your stay begins with a gentle torch-lit walk in the countryside around the hotel and the village with a stop en-route for a warming mulled wine. DBB

DAY 3 - DAY 6 You will have four full days to explore this beautiful region with a full programme of excursions

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS (NB a local coach and driver may operate one of these excursions)

Bavarian Tree Top Walk & Crystal Adventure
Transfer the short distance to the incredible tree-top walk where, fully accessible (lift available) and escorted by a guide, you will walk amongst the tree tops on an elevated (step free) pathway at between 8m and 25m above the forest floor. Untouched nature, breathtaking views and boundless forest wilderness await. A truly unique and invigorating experience (NB will close in extreme icy conditions). Travel on through the Bavarian Forest to Bodenmais and Joska Crystal Adventure World, a sparkling world of glass where glass blowers demonstrate traditional techniques, modern design and skilful artistry. Time at leisure to have lunch

Baroque Passau, the Three Rivers City
A leisurely day to explore the atmospheric city of Passau on the confluence of the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz, with its charming old town full of romantic lanes, picturesque squares, baroque architecture and the magnificent St Steven's Cathedral home to the world's largest church organ. Your driver may be able to offer you an optional guided walking tour of the city centre

Winter Fun with huskies, carriage ride and a Bavarian lunch
Today is what real winter is all about. Weather permitting, you will visit the Dreisessel husky farm to learn about the habits, training and feeding of these elegant and intelligent working dogs with their beautiful eyes and thick coats. After an included drink and visit, continue on to Michlbauer Hof for a carriage ride and a relaxed, traditional Bavarian lunch

Captivating Cesky Krumlov
Cross the border today into the Czech Republic for an included day in charming UNESCO world heritage Cesky Krumlov, located on the Vltava River and famed for its magnificent 13th century castle. It is a fine example of a beautifully preserved central European medieval town and features many Renaissance, Gothic and Baroque elements. Your driver may be able to offer you an optional guided walking tour of the city centre

DAY 7 Today you depart the Bavaria Forest, heading back across Germany for you final overnight stop. BB

DAY 8 Today after an early breakfast, it's Auf Wiedersehen as you travel back through France for the return crossing to England.

Accommodation

HOTEL PENSION DREISONNENBERG

The traditional, family run 3* Hotel Pension Dreisonnenberg enjoys a peaceful location on the outskirts of Neuschönau at 770m above sea level in the heart of the Bavarian Forest National Park. The comfortable, spacious guestrooms are decorated in a country-house style and come equipped with shower and WC, hairdryer, flat screen TV and free WiFi. Many, but not all, rooms have a balcony.

Twin / double rooms are continental twins (two mattresses on one bedframe). The restaurant serves regional Bavarian cuisine in a homely setting and there is a cosy bar plus small fitness room and sauna.

Please note that there is no lift but there are some ground floor rooms.