Castles of Ludwig and Summit of Zugspitze 2024

CASTLES OF LUDWIG & SUMMIT OF ZUGSPITZE

 

19 - 26 July 2024

Friday – Friday

8 Days

From £1159

 

Take in some of the most iconic and picture-perfect settings in Austria and Germany, from dramatic Bavarian castles to spectacular Tyrolean alpine scenery. We visit Ettal Abbey as well as King Ludwig II’s Hohenschwangau Castle, Linderhof Palace and Neuschwanstein Castle – the inspiration for Sleeping Beauty’s majestic castle. A journey to the summit of the imposing Zugspitze mountain rounds off this fantastic tour.

 

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Neuschwanstein Castle   |   Hohenschwangau Castle   |   Linderhof Castle   |   Abbey of Ettal   |   Tiroler Zugspitzbahn   |   Zugspitze Cable Car  

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home and travel south to Dover for our crossing to Calais. On arrival we continue our journey to our hotel in Saarbruecken.

 

DAY TWO – Arrival in Lermoos

We continue our onward journey today to Lermoos and our main stay hotel.

 

DAY THREE - Lermoos

We spend today at leisure, taking advantage of our hotel’s facilities or exploring locally.

 

DAY FOUR – Neuschwanstein Castle & Hohenschwangau Castle

Today we visit the most romantic castle in the world, King Ludwig II’s Neuschwanstein. Used as Walt Disney’s inspiration for Sleeping Beauty’s castle, the mock-medieval architecture and stunning views have to be seen to be believed. After time for lunch, we visit King Ludwig’s childhood home, Hohenschwangau Castle, with its richly furnished interiors.

We then spend the rest of our day visiting King Ludwig’s Linderhof Palace, where we admire intricately ornate interiors and the beautiful gardens, designed by Carl von Effner, which combine formal Baroque-style with Italian Renaissance and landscaping.

 

DAY FIVE – Linderhof Castle & Abbey of Ettal

Our first destination today is King Ludwig’s Linderhof Palace, where we admire intricately ornate interiors and the beautiful gardens, designed by Carl von Effner, which combine formal Baroque-style with Italian Renaissance and landscaping. After time for lunch, we visit Ettal Abbey, a stunning Benedictine Monastery famous for its production of beer and cheese, both of which can be bought in the adjoining shop. Please note: extensive restoration work in and around the Venus Grotto at Linderhof Palace will last until the end of 2024. The Grotto cannot be visited during this time.

 

DAY SIX - Tiroler Zugspitzbahn & Zugspitze Cable Car

After breakfast this morning we enjoy an amazing journey to the top of Germany’s highest mountain, the Zugspitze, which sits at 2,962 metres above sea level with the Austrian-German border running through its western summit. We start our ascent from the Austrian side via the stunning cable car journey from nearby Ehrwald, soaking in some of the most dramatic views we will ever see along the way. We spend some time at the summit, crossing into Germany, with time to admire the views of 400 mountain peaks spanning four countries, visible on clear days from the café and terraces.

 

DAY SEVEN - Departure to overnight hotel

Today we leave our hotel and make our journey to over overnight hotel.

 

DAY EIGHT – Departure and home

Enjoy breakfast before we make our way back to Calais for our ferry crossing and our journey home.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

• Luxury coach travel

• Home pick-up

• 7 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

• Porterage all hotels

• Welcome glass of fruit juice on arrival overnight hotel in Saarbruecken

• Tea/Coffee after dinner overnight hotel in Saarbruecken

• Ferry crossing - Dover/Calais

• Welcome glass of sparkling wine or juice in the restaurant Hotel Edelweiss

• Dance evening with live music at Hotel Edelweiss

• Free use of leisure facilities with include indoor and outdoor heated swimming pool (Hotel Edelweiss)

• Entrance to Neuschwanstein Castle (165 steps up and 181 steps down during the tour)

•                 (40 minute walk uphill from the ticket booths to the castle - shuttle bus available but not included)

• Guided tour of Hohenschwangau Castle

• Guided tour of Linderhof Castle

• Admission to Abbey of Ettal (Self-guided)

• Tiroler Zugspitzbahn / Ehrwald Summit Ticket

• Zugspitze Cable Car journey to summit

• Admission to Adventure Museum

• Admission to Snow Crystal World

 

Hotel Edelweiss, Lermoos

this traditional chalet-style hotel offering views of the Tyrolean Zugspitz Arena is within 15 minutes on foot from 3 ski lifts. Unfussy rooms come with satellite TV and complimentary Wi-Fi. Upgraded rooms have balconies and living areas. Suites come with kitchenettes. Amenities include a buffet restaurant, a formal eatery and a terrace, along with an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a hot tub. There's a spa with a sauna and a steam room.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

7 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage all hotels

Welcome glass of fruit juice on arrival overnight hotel in Saarbruecken

Tea/Coffee after dinner overnight hotel in Saarbruecken

Ferry crossing - Dover/Calais

Welcome glass of sparkling wine or juice in the restaurant Hotel Edelweiss

Dance evening with live music at Hotel Edelweiss

Free use of leisure facilities with include indoor and outdoor heated swimming pool (Hotel Edelweiss)

Entrance to Neuschwanstein Castle (165 steps up and 181 steps down during the tour)

                (40 minute walk uphill from the ticket booths to the castle - shuttle bus available but not included)

Guided tour of Hohenschwangau Castle

Guided tour of Linderhof Castle

Admission to Abbey of Ettal (Self-guided)

Tiroler Zugspitzbahn / Ehrwald Summit Ticket (single journey)

Zugspitze Cable Car journey to summit

Admission to Adventure Museum

Admission to Snow Crystal World

Single journey on Zugspitze Cable Car.

 

Hotel Edelweiss / Lermoos

this traditional chalet-style hotel offering views of the Tyrolean Zugspitz Arena is within 15 minutes on foot from 3 ski lifts. Unfussy rooms come with satellite TV and complimentary Wi-Fi. Upgraded rooms have balconies and living areas. Suites come with kitchenettes. Amenities include a buffet restaurant, a formal eatery and a terrace, along with an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a hot tub. There's a spa with a sauna and a steam room

 

Please Note:  Valid Passport Required (please check expiry date prior to travel.  Currency:  Euros.

 

 HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

General	Rooms	Accessibility
4-star		lift
Bar	Television	Wheelchair accessible
Restaurant	Hairdryer
Lounge	Wi-Fi

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
8	19 - 24 JUL 2024	WEDNESDAY	£1159	£40 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE			£80.64

 

 

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.  If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).

Hotel Edelweiss