German And Bavaria By Rail

9 Days

/ 8 Nights

All Of Europe, Germany

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Highlights

Munich, Germany

Hop on Hop off Bus Pass – 24 Hours
Berchtesgaden Town and Eagle’s Nest Day Tour from Munich

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

Zugspitze Mountain

Nuremberg, Germany

2 – Hour Walking Tour Of Nuremberg Old Town

Frankfurt, Germany

Frankfurt Hop-On Hop-Off Day Skyline Or Express City Tour

Day wise travel itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive Munich

Arrive Munich, Get acquainted with Munich the easy way on a fun, flexible hop-on hop-off city bus tour. Check out Munich’s main highlights aboard an open-top double-decker bus, listen to the enlightening onboard commentary, and enjoy panoramic views of sites such as the Marienplatz, Hofbrauhaus, Viktualienmarkt and more. Hop off at the stops that interest you, explore on foot and then re-board the bus at any stop you wish. Overnight in Munich.

Included Meal: Dinner

Day 2 : Munich - Berchtesgaden Town and Eagle's Nest Day Tour

Today explore the Dokumentation Obersalzberg museum and Eagle’s Nest, and stop at the alpine town of Berchtesgaden. Admire the dramatic mountain scenery of Berchtesgadener Land Find out more about the region’s Nazi past from your guide Convenient round-trip transport from central Munich. Return back to Munich. Overnight in Munich.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 : Munich - Garmisch Partenkirchen

Today depart by train to Garmisch Partenkirchen. Today explore more of the actual town(s) of Garmisch and Partenkirchen. Start your morning just exploring the Altstadt of Garmisch. Wander down both Ludwigsstrasse as well as Am Kurpark. There are some more stunning Luftlmalerei (painted facades) that make this a charming Bavarian village. You’ll find local shops, cafes, Bakeries and more.

You can opt to visit the Olympic Ski Stadium and Ski Jump. You can actually take a tour of the stadium if that interests you and no matter the season, gazing upon the ski jump is a dizzying feat. Next to the stadium is the love going on these Alpine coasters and this one can give you great views!

Overnight in Garmisch Partenkirchen.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 : Garmisch Partenkirchen - Zugspitze

Today depart for the Zugspitze Mountain. Take the cable car to the peak of Zugspitze Mountain with a guide and enjoy spectacular views over the foothills of the Bavarian Alps. Cross the Austro-German border at the top, then take the cable car onward to the mighty glacier.

Return back on terra firma in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, explore the pretty village and immerse yourself in Bavaria’s rich history and culture.

Overnight in Garmisch Partenkirchen.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 : Garmisch Partenkirchen - Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber

Today depart by train from Garmisch Partenkirchen to Rothenburg. Rothenburg is named in part after its location on a plateau overlooking the Tauber River. Rothenburg ob der Tauber means “Red fortress above the Tauber” in German. There are very few places elsewhere in the world with such a wealth of original buildings dating from the Middle Ages as there are here. Today evening explore, The medieval town of Rothenburg is itself the main attraction, with its colorful houses, cobblestone lanes, and pretty squares. Overnight in Rothenburg Ob der Tauber

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 : Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber

Today explore and stroll through Rothenburg’s Spitalviertel district, passing through one of the preserved Medieval town gates or visiting the wonderful churches. St. James’ Church, for example, has a beautiful stone carving depicting Christ and the sleeping apostles. Also special is the beautifully decorated St. Wolfgang’s Church at the Klingentor gate. It doesn’t really matter where you go in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, as a different delightful sight will appear at every turn. And whatever you choose to visit and marvel at, there is always a cosy inn waiting afterwards. Overnight in Rothenburg.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7 : Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber - Nuremberg

Today depart by train to Nuremberg is the second biggest city in the province of Bavaria. It is a must – visit place on your itinerary in Bavaria. The city is magical and filled with medieval history and castles. Today discover the history and heritage of one of Bavaria’s most picturesque cities on this 2-hour walking tour of Nuremberg Old Town. Stroll around the medieval city walls, snap photos of the colorful half-timbered buildings and see the Hauptmarkt, where Nuremberg’s famous Christkindlesmarkt is held. Learn about Nuremberg’s Roman roots and links with the Third Reich from your guide, as you walk along the River Pegnitz and visit landmarks like the Albrecht Dürer House, St Lawrence Church and Nuremberg Castle. Overnight in Nuremberg.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8 : Nuremberg - Frankfurt

Today depart for Frankfurt by train. Frankfurt ranks among Germany’s most important cities, with historic buildings and interesting landmarks round every corner. Today take the 24-hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing that puts Frankfurt at your feet. Spin through the city in comfort with your audio-guide, and gain insight into centuries of German history. Reach top attractions such as Paulskirche and the Senckenberg Museum, and enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace with freedom to join and leave the service at any of the 13 stops along the route. On-board audio-guide brings centuries of German history to life Reach sites of interest like Paulskirche and the Senckenberg Museum with ease. Overnight in Frankfurt.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9 : Frankfurt - Back To Home

Today after breakfast check out and make your own way to airport for flight back home with wonderful memories of your tour.

Included Meal: Breakfast

Stay in Hotel Like

Holiday Inn Express Munich or similar

Neumarkter Str. 85B, 81673 München, Germany

No. Of Nights : 2

Hotel Garni Brunnthaler or similar

Klammstraße 31, 82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

No. Of Nights : 2

Akzent Hotel Schranne or similar

Schrannenpl. 6, 91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany

No. Of Nights : 2

Premier Inn Nuernberg City Opernhaus hotel or similar

Frauentorgraben 53, 90443 Nürnberg, Germany

No. Of Nights : 1

Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt or similar

Mailänder Str. 1, 60598 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

No. Of Nights : 1

Visa Checklist

Germany Visa Check List

Country : Germany
Submission Through : VFS Global
Visa Issued By : German Embassy New Delhi

Original Passport with old Passport :
Note : Passport should be valid minimum 3 months after return date and issued within last 10 years. You need minimum two blank pages in your passport on back-to-back sides for visa.

02 recent photographs each :
35mm x 45mm size, white background, matt finish, 80% face image & not used in previous visa.

Visa Application Form :
Duly filled and signed Schengen visa application form.

Covering Letter :
Personal covering letter mentioning purpose of visit, travel dates, cities visiting, and who will bear expenses.

Evidence of Sufficient Funds :
Proof of Income like last 2–3 years ITR or Form-16 Certificate.
Last 06 Months updated bank statement with sign & stamp of bank (all pages).
Minimum recommended balance should be maintained as per travel plan.

Employment / Business Proof :

If Salaried :

Company letterhead & visiting card
Salary slips of last 3 months
N.O.C. Letter / Leave approval from employer

If Self-Employed :

Business registration proof / GST certificate / Shop Act
Company bank statement

Travel Insurance :
Overseas medical insurance valid for entire stay with minimum coverage of 30,000 Euros (mandatory for Schengen visa).

Flight Reservation :
Confirmed return air ticket or blocking showing entry and exit from Schengen Area.

Hotel Booking Confirmation :
Hotel confirmation voucher for entire stay (showing applicant name & dates).

Day to Day Itinerary :
Detailed travel plan for the entire duration of stay in Germany and other Schengen countries (if visiting).

Identity Proof :
PAN Card copy & Aadhaar Card copy.

Normal Process Time :
15 working days (approx.) after submission at VFS / Consulate.
It is advisable to apply at least 30 days before travel date.

Payment Term

Payment Terms :

40000 INR Per Person Deposit Amount At The Time Of Booking & Its Non-Refundable @ Any Circumstances.
2nd part of Payment after 15 Days of Booking. (30000 INR)
Remaining Payment will clear before 25 Days of Departure dates.
ROE will be calculate @ final payment.
GST 5 % is applicable on Total Tour Cost.
TCS 5 / 20 % is applicable on Total Tour Cost

TCS Term Condition

TCS On Overseas Tour Packages:

TCS Applicable On Booking Of Overseas Tour Package As Per Provisions Of Section 206C(1G) Of The Income Tax 1961
5% TCS Up To INR 10 Lakhs Thereafter 20% TCS.
(INR 7 Lakh Exemption Threshold Limit Qua The Remitter – Declaration Has To Be Submitted By The Consumer Of International Tour Package To Shree Swaminarayan Tourism.
If You Cancel Your Trip The Amount Of TCS Paid Is Non-Refundable.
As Per Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act 1961, In Case You Have Not Filed Your Income Tax Returns For Two Preceding Years; And The Aggregate TDS And TCS Of Each Tax Year Is INR 50,000 Or More – On Validating The PAN If It Is Found That You Have Not Filed Your Income Tax Returns For Two Preceding Years And Aggregate TCS And TCS Exceeds INR 50,000, An Additional TCS @ 5/20% (As The Case May Be) Will Be Recovered From You Or Booking Will Get Cancelled And Cancellation Charges Will Apply.
In Case Of PAN – AADHAR Not Linked TCS Will Be Applicable On Higher Rate & TCS Credit Will Not Appear In Form 26 / AIS / TIS And TCS Certificates Will Not Be Available.
Outward Remittance Under LRS Cannot Proceed If PAN – AADHAR Not Linked.
On Validating PAN – AADHAR Seeding If Found Not Linked, Booking Will Get Cancelled And Cancellation Charges Along With Higher Rate Of TCS Will Apply.
Overseas Tour Package’ Means Any Tour Package Which Offers A Visit To A Country Or Countries Or Territory Or Territories Outside India And Includes Expenses For Travel Or Hotel Stay Or Boarding Or Lodging Or Any Other Expenditure Of Similar Nature Or In Relation Thereto.
Specified Person’ Means A Person Defined As Per Provisions Of Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act, 1961.
The User Is Liable To Pay Tax Collected At Source (TCS) On Booking Of An ‘Overseas Tour Package’ At An Appropriate Rate Over And Above The Price Charged For Such Package In Compliance With The Provisions Of Section 206C (1G)(B) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961. Shree Swaminarayan Tourism Will Deposit The TCS Amount So Collected With The Government And Issue Appropriate Document/Certificate To The User In Compliance With Aforesaid Provision.
The User Is Required To Provide A Valid PAN Of User/ Traveller(S) At The Time Of Booking An Overseas Tour Package With Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. The User Understands And Agrees That Shree Swaminarayan Tourism, At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage, Will Validate The PAN Provided By The User To Check Compliance Of Provisions Of Section 206CC Of Income Tax Act. The User Agrees That In Case The PAN Is Found To Be Invalid, Or It Does Not Belong To User/ Traveller(S), Shree Swaminarayan Tourism Has An Obligation To Cancel The Booking In Compliance With The Law And Process The Refund As Per The Cancellation Policy Applicable To Said Booking.
The User Further Understand And Agrees That Shree Swaminarayan Tourism Would Also, At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage, Validate User/ Traveller(S) PAN As Per The Provisions Of Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act And If On Validation The User Qualifies As A ‘Specified Person’, The User Agrees To Pay TCS To Shree Swaminarayan Tourism At Such Higher Rate As May Be Applicable Under Section 206CCA. The User Agrees To Pay The Additional TCS Amount To MMT Where, As A Result Of Validation Under Section 206CCA, The TCS Collected At The Time Of Booking Falls Short Of The Applicable Rate Of TCS. The User Further Confirms To Shree Swaminarayan Tourism That User/ Traveller(S) PAN And Aadhar Are Linked With Income Tax, At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage. If User Fails Or Disagrees To Pay The Additional TCS, Shree Swaminarayan Tourism Has The Right To Cancel The Booking And Process Appropriate Refund As Per The Cancellation Policy Applicable To Such Booking.

Important Notes

Important Notes:

Subject To Ahmedabad Jurisdiction.
Airlines :
- We Can Not Make Seat Selection In Group Tour From Our End If Guest Wants To Seats Together Guest Have To Inform At Boarding Counter At Airport For Same.
- The Internal Airline Used Are LCC, No Food Will Be Served On Board. It Allows Only 20 Kg Check In Luggage And 07 Kg Cabin Luggage. Excess Baggage Charged Will Be Bear By Guest .
Meals :
- There Will Be American Or Continental Breakfast Serve At The Hotel And Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. Cannot Make Any Changes In The Breakfast.
- Lunch/Dinner Wherever Provided On Tour Is Pre-Set Menus By The Restaurants. The Meal Type Selected By The Guest Such As Veg. / Non. Veg. Is Subject To Availability At Restaurants Or Airlines.
Child Policy :
- CNB : 3 – 6 Year Child With No Bed. Please Note There Will Be No Bed For The Child In The Room.
- CWB : 6 – 11 Year With Bed. There Will Be Extra Bed For The Child In The Room.
Hotel Policy :
- Check In : Check In Time Is 15:00 Hrs.
- Check Out : Check Out Time Is 11:00 Hrs.
- Given Package Cost Is On Basic First Category Room. If Guest Want To Upgrade Room Category Supplement Cost Will Be Bear By Guest.
- If Guest Want To Do Early Check In Or Late Check Out There Will Be Supplement Cost And Bear By Guest.
Vehicle Policy :
- During Sight Seeing Driver Will Try His Best To Park As Much Closer He Can, From There Guest Has To Make His Way By Walk Or They Have To Make Their Own Transfer If Require Any.
- Incase Of Coach Breakdown Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. Will Do Their Best Effort To Fix The Problem As Soon As Possible. But Make Sure There Will Be No Refund For Inconvenience Cause.
- Request To All Guest Please Don’t Leave Any Unattended Item In Vehicle While Leaving The Vehicle. We Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. Are Not Responsible For Any Loss Or Damage.
- There Is No Specific Seat Allocation. Will Be Allocate First Cum First Serve Basis.
Direct Joining Guest Have To Arrange Hotel Transfer For Check In & Check Out Day By Them Self.
Operation Of A Group Tour Is A Subject To Minimum Participation Of 20 Paying Adult Passenger.
Any Increase In Visa Fee /Airfare / Fuel Price / Change In Government Regulations Taxes Etc. Will Affect Your Tour Cost.
Tour Itinerary Will Be Strictly Follow As Per Timing. In Unavoidable Situation Our Tour Manager Can Make Changes With The Concern Of Head Office. Tour Manager Is Not Authorize To Make Changes In Itinerary As Per Guest Convenience.
In Case Of Any Deportation Due To Immigration And Custom Clearance Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. Will Not Be Responsible. There Will Be No Refund For Tour Package.
Optional Sight Seeing Have To Be Pre-Book With An Additional Cost.
There Is No Refund For Any Unutilized Services.
Itinerary Cost Is Per Person On Twin Sharing Basis. It Include Only Those Activities Which Are Listed In The Same.
Itinerary Cost Does Not Include Any Personal Nature Expenses. Such As Tips, Misc. Expenses, Laundry, Liquor, Porterage Etc…
International Tour Guest Must Have To Reach Airport Before 3 Hrs. Of Departure Time.
For NRI –Passengers Staying In India For More Than 180 Days Will Have To Take Police Clearance Certificate From Commissioner Of Police For Which Shree Swaminarayn Tourism Will Not Be Responsible. Passengers Are Requested To Submit Xerox Copy Of Passport Along With Page Showing Arrival Stamp In India.
Website / Brochure Accuracy :
- We Are Trying Our Best To Make The Contents Of The Brochure/Website As Accurate As Possible And Print It Much Ahead Of Actual Travel Period. It Describes Services/Amenities That Are Available Under Normal Circumstances. However Events, Circumstances And Factors Beyond Our Control Like Traffic, Bad Weather, Fairs, Festivals, Strikes, Cancellation/ Re-Routing/Rescheduling Of Flights, Rail Or Roadways, Closure At A Place Of Sightseeing Can Affect The Availability Of Services And Necessitate Change Of Routes. It May Even Necessitate Stay In Hotels In Alternate City Or Away From The One Mentioned In The Brochure/Website. While Every Effort Is Made To Maintain Our Services And Follow The Itinerary In The Brochure/Website, In Few Unavoidable Instances We Reserve The Right To Alter, Amend, Change Or Modify The Tour Package, Itineraries, Tour Schedule, Travel Plan, Sightseeing. Where We Come To Know Of The Changes/Events Sufficiently In Advance We Will Notify You During Booking Or Prior To Departure. Otherwise Our Tour Manager Or Local Representative Will Inform You Of The Changes On The Spot And We Solicit Your Full Co-Operation In Accepting Such Circumstantial Changes.
Terms & Conditions As Per Company Policy.