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Prices Fairy Tale Castles Adults €99 Ages 3-11 €79 Not recommended for children 2018 Neuschwanstein & Hohenschwangau under age 3. Included • Round-trip Deluxe Coach • Hohenschwangau Castle guided tour • Neuschwanstein Castle guided tour • Marvelous alpine scenery • RTT tour guide Pick-Up Info Depart: 0300 Return: 2300 Ramstein Air Base, Main Chapel parking lot. Please park toward center of the lot. 2018 Dates 11 February 15 July 11 March 5-August Relax and enjoy the ride as our bus heads south to the 5 & 22 April 16 September beautiful region of Bavaria. 20 May 21 October 10 & 27 June The spectacular mountain scenery is guaranteed to take your Additional Info breath away no matter the weather or season. Our journey takes Not Included us to the southern end of Germany’s Romantic Road to the Meals and beverages not men- town of Füssen. Here, nestled at the foot of the Alps, sit two tioned above and items of a of Mad King Ludwig’s beautiful castles. Neuschwanstein Castle, personal nature are not included. the ultimate clifftop retreat, is the more famous of the two and Cancellation Policy perhaps the most famous castle in the world. The grand and (Per Person) Customers who cancel between whimsical architectural elements inspire the imagination – the day of booking and 14 days iconic fairy tale castle at the center of Walt Disney’s empire was prior to trip will be refunded all even modeled after Neuschwanstein. but €15 of total tour price. From 13 days until two days prior to Our second stop will take us to Hohenschwangau Castle, King trip, customers who cancel will Ludwig’s childhood home and residence while he oversaw the receive 50% of total tour price. construction of Neuschwanstein across the valley. The castle has No refunds for later cancellations or no shows. mostly operated as a museum since the family left residence, Required Documents leaving the furnishings uniquely untouched. We will enjoy a All participants must be in guided tour at both castles and learn all about the amazing possession of a valid U.S. tourist fortresses and the king who called them home. passport during the tour. Child Safety Plenty of free time will be available throughout the day to German law requires ALL child explore on your own, shop for souvenirs, enjoy a meal or passengers, regardless of size beautiful alpine views. or age, to have a seat on a bus and use an approved safety seat provided by the customer. This tour may include For more information on RTT’s tours moderate uphill walking! or hours of operation, please visit us on Facebook or www.rtttravel.com. Book any RTTtravel tour 24/7 via our website..

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