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6 DAYS TOUR INCLUDING: WELTENBURG ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ALTÖTTING ⋅ KLOSTER SEEON ⋅ Würzburg

Nuremberg ’s famed churches and other Main--Canal i Rothenburg sacred buildings are still important places o. d. Regensburg of pilgrimage and witnesses to the deeply held faith of the people of Bavaria. For Danube Weltenburg Passau instance, today, Bavaria’s Abbey have become attractive tourist landmarks. Most of them are well preserved, still Altötting Munich inhabited by their religious order and Kloster Seeon living witness to the state’s rich past. Füssen Garmisch- Partenkirchen

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DAY 1

Arrival at . Transfer to TIP Experience traditional German coffee and cake at Café in (1 h 30 m*). Prinzess, 's oldest cafe.

WELCOME TO WELTENBURG ABBEY, Afternoon Visit Document Neupfarrplatz GÄSTEHAUS ST. GEORG! Regensburg’s greatest archaeological excavations. The Located on the Danube Gorge, Weltenburg Abbey is cross-section goes from the Roman officers’ dwellings the oldest in Bavaria and founded through the medieval Jewish quarter to an air-raid around 600 AD. Tour the abbey, Church and shelter from World War II. enjoy lunch and dinner for the day. Explore Thurn and Taxis Palace Afternoon Explore the Danube Gorge The princess of Thurn and Taxis, founder of the first Natural marvel and narrow section of the Danube valley large-scale postal service in Europe (15th century), with surrounding high limestone cliffs and caves rising turned the former monastery into a magnificent up to 70 meters. Walk or cycle near the ground to castle-residence. The palace is said to have more rooms explore the surrounding area. Also, explore by boat tour than Buckingham Palace in London. on the Danube River. Evening Dinner at Dicker Mann Evening at leisure This dates back to the 14th century. Mediterra- nean-style courtyard and an open-air dining area Overnight at Weltenburg Abbey, Gästehaus St. Georg under the historical arcades.

Overnight in Regensburg

Danube Gorge: One of the oldest nature reserves in Bavaria

DAY 2

Morning Transfer from Weltenburg Abbey to Regensburg (1 h*)

WELCOME TO REGENSBURG! Grüß Gott, Shalom, Salam – that’s how members of three major world religion who peacefully cohabit in Regensburg greet one another. They have all left their mark in the old , which is why a walk through it highlights their unique features and differences.

City walking tour of religious and historic sites St. Peter’s Cathedral: such as a stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage It is the Site , St. Peter’s Cathedral, Regensburger only Gothic Cathedral in Domspatzen and the Jewish Quarter. Bavaria GREUNE JAN FELBERT, VON PETER – BAYTM ©

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DAY 3

Morning Transfer from Regensburg to Passau (1 h 30 m*)

WELCOME TO PASSAU! The thriving, three-river city in southeastern Germany is the charming host all year round, with a Altötting: delightful atmosphere and unmistakable scenery. The most important Passau is a picturesque historical city with St. place of pilgrimage in Germany Stephan’s Cathedral, which houses the world’s largest cathedral organ with 17,974 pipes.

Private guided walking tour of the city of Passau The setting of the old town shows soaring towers, romantic lanes and enchanting promenades. Places of interest include: St. Stephan’s Cathedral, ’s Residence, City Hall, Convent of Niedernburg and St. ’s Church.

Evening Overnight in Passau

Private guided tour of religious sites

Chapel of Grace – The home of the hearts of the DIRSCHL HEINE, HEINER – ALTÖTTING TRYKOWSKI; FLORIAN – BAYTM © Bavarian aristocracy have been kept in wonderfully decorated urns since the 17th century.

Basilica St. Anna – As the number of pilgrims in- creased, it became necessary to build a large church. St. Anna’s is Altötting’s largest church holding 8,000 persons

Jerusalem Panorama protected by UNESCO – A monumental 360-degree cyclorama showing the Three-River- Conjunction- Crucifixion of Christ. One of three crucifixion panorama Point: paintings world-wide. Danube, Inn and Ilz meet here Treasury & Pilgrimage Museum – Houses the bridal wreath of the famous Austrian Empress “Sissi” which she donated to the Madonna of Altötting.

DAY 4 Incense Museum – Discover the 3,500-year-old history of incense in this small museum. Morning Transfer from Passau to Altötting (1 h 30 m*) Evening Dinner at Graminger Weissbrau WELCOME TO ALTÖTTING! Visit one of the smallest in Bavaria owned by 3 The heart of Bavaria, Altötting, lies between Munich female brewers. Its restaurant serves local Bavarian and Passau. For over 500 years, it’s been the most dishes. significant Madonna pilgrimage destination of Germany and the spiritual center of Bavaria. Overnight in Altötting

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DAY 5

Morning Transfer from Altötting to Marktl (30 m*) Time at leisure H English Garden – Europe’s largest urban park WELCOME TO MARKTL! H Art area – museums, galleries and exhibitions Walking tour of the village of Marktl – birthplace of H Documentation Center Munich Pope Benedict XVI Evening Tour and dinner at the and Afternoon Transfer from Marktl to Kloster Seeon (1 h*) Museum

WELCOME TO KLOSTER SEEON! End of trip. We hope you enjoyed your visit. On an island of calm and serenity, a few kilometers north of Lake Chiemsee and in the heart of the - * Please note: Transfer times are approximate and can hills of the in , lies the former depend on road conditions on the day of travel. Benedictine monastery of Seeon.

Overnight in Kloster Seeon INSIDER TIP

Transfer from Munich to Ettal and Oberammergau (2 h*) DAY 6 Visit Ettal and Oberammergau Morning Transfer from Kloster Seeon to Munich (1 h 30 m*) H Ettal Monastery – Explore the grounds that include the grand Basilica, the , distillery WELCOME TO MUNICH! and the cheese shop run by the monks of Ettal. The capital of Bavaria, Munich is over 850 years old H In Oberammergau take the behind the scenes tour and had humble beginnings as a place where monks of the Theater and stroll through the chose to settle. This is how Munich received its village’s famous frescoes. name in German: München, which means “monk settlement”. Munich’s skyline is dotted with many Experience the Jerusalem Way churches, the most famous, Frauenkirche, which Take part in the world’s longest pilgrimage and interna- means the “Church of our Lady”. tional peace and culture route along the Bavaria sections and points of interest such as , Lunch at The Pschorr, traditional Bavarian dishes Regensburg, Passau and more.

Guided tour through Munich’s old town, covering various attractions including (square), Alte Peter (church), Frauenkirche (church), Hofbräuhaus, and (palace).

TIP Climb up the tower of the Alte Peter to have a wonderful view of Marienplatz Square GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE DETAILS

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