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Best Oktoberfest, Munich & Bavaria Beer Tour
Sept. 25th - Oct 2nd --- 7 Nights
NOTE: If you are only interested in a single day trip or custom day tour or special event in Germany or Belgium, contact me, and/or see Custom Day Trips!
DAY 1: Thurs, Sep 25 - After Everyone Arrives in Munich, in the early afternoon, we will meet at the Hotel and do a Short Walking Tour of the old Marienplatz Area, probably Stop for a First Beer at a Very Cool Old Bar, and then we will enjoy an Amazing Late Lunch at Augustiner-Keller. Then, we will walk by the Famous Spaten Brewery, and then head to the Oktoberfest for a Tour, a First Look, and a First Beer there! Then you will have some Free Time to continue enjoying the Oktoberfest and/or Munich (or get some rest for a big day tomorrow).
DAY 2 - Fri, Sep 26 - Enjoy a Great Breakfast at the Hotel, then late morning, we will head over to the Oktoberfest for a Reserved Lunch Session with an Amazing Meal and a Couple Big Liters of Beer. Free Time after this to continue enjoying the Oktoberfest and/or Munich. The Oktoberfest is More then Beer! There are Rides, Attractions, Shows, Food Vendors, Exhibits, the Oide Weisn (the older traditional section), etc. There is a lot to enjoy!
DAY 3 - Sat, Sep 27 - Enjoy a Great Breakfast at the Hotel, and some Free Time, then late morning, we will take the City Train over to the Incredible BMW Museum for a Fun Visit (it is actually a comprehensive automobile and cultural history museum, with some really cool exhibits). OPTIONAL (Ron would coordinate, but pay on your own): We could have an Amazing Dinner at the Famous Schneider- Weiss Brauhaus. Free Time after this to continue enjoying the Oktoberfest and/or Munich.
DAY 4 - Sun, Sep 28 - Enjoy a Great Breakfast at the Hotel, and some Free Time, then in the early afternoon, we will take the City Train out into the Beautiful German Countryside to visit one of my Favorite Breweries, Ayinger, for a Fun Tour and Great Beer Tasting. Then, we will have a Wonderful Dinner at a Cool Little Farmhouse Restaurant nearby in the Village. Free Time after we take the Train back into Munich to continue enjoying the Oktoberfest and/or Munich.
DAY 5 - Mon, Sep 29 - Enjoy a Great Breakfast at the Hotel, then we will get an early start on our first of 3 Motorcoach Day Trips. Today, we will head into the Foothills of the Alps to visit the Famous Neuschwanstein Castle! We will not do a tour inside it, as that takes much more time and we have other places to visit today, but we will Visit the Area, Walk Across the Bridge where the Popular Photos are taken, Walk Up to the Castle, etc. It is a Beautiful Area with Fantastic Views! After this, we will reboard the Bus and head to the Famous Kloster Andechs Monastery, Church, and Brewery for more Amazing Views and Amazing Beer (and enjoy some great food / dinner on your own). After a nice visit here, we will head back towards Munich, but we may stop by a large Alpine Lake to Watch the Sunset. Free Time after we arrive back in Munich to continue enjoying the Oktoberfest and/or Munich.
DAY 6 - Tues, Sep 30 - Enjoy a Great Breakfast at the Hotel, and some Free Time this morning, then we will head out on our second of 3 Motorcoach Day Trips. Today, we will first visit the Popular Erdinger Weissbier Brewery for a Fun Tour and Tasting, then we will reboard the Bus and head to the Famous Weihenstephaner Brewery and Brewing Studies University. At the Brewery’s Braustuberl, we will have a Delicious Meal and Enjoy their Fantastic Beers, before heading back to Munich. Free Time after we arrive back in Munich to continue enjoying the Oktoberfest and/or Munich.
DAY 7 - Wed, Oct 1 - Enjoy a Great Breakfast at the Hotel, then we will get an early start on our last of 3 Motorcoach Day Trips. Today, we will head back into the Foothills of the Alps, near the Austrian border to visit the Slyrs Distillery for a Fun Tour and Tasting. Slyrs is making some Really Fantastic products, and they are located in a Small Village in an Amazing Alpine Setting. After this, we will reboard the Bus and head to one of my favorite, though lesser known and smaller brewery, the Tegernsee Brewery in a small Lake Resort Town. Here, we will have a Delicious Meal and Fantastic Beers, before heading back to Munich. Free Time after we arrive back in Munich to continue enjoying the Oktoberfest and/or Munich.
DAY 8 / Departure Day - Thurs, Oct 2 - Enjoy a Great Breakfast at the Hotel, then Depart for Wherever Your Travels Take You Next.
TENTATIVE COST: $3,650 Double Occ, $4,495 Single Occ.
This Includes everything listed above, Nice Hotels, Private Motorcoach for 3 Days, City Train Travel as needed, Big Breakfast Each Day, 5 Additional Nice Meals, Lunch Table Reservations at the Oktoberfest, All Entrance and Tour Fees, All Tips, and More. - NOTE: A couple meals are “Optional”, because some people may prefer more Free Time.
It Does Not Include Airfare, nor Transportation to and from the Hotel on Arrival and Departure Days.
FAQs REGARDING THIS OKTOBERFEST BEER TOUR
ADULT COST: The Price for the 2025 Oktoberfest and Bavaria Beer Trip is $3,650 USD per person traveling as a couple / pair (i.e. Double Occupancy), or $4,490 USD (hopefully a bit less) for someone traveling alone (i.e. Single Occupancy). These prices should not change, unless the exchange rate or trip plans change dramatically. That is not expected, but this trip is a long ways off and anything could happen, so the final, exact costs will be determined as people commit to going, and as the time gets a little closer, etc.
SPECIAL NOTE ON COST: My pricing, and the value created, is unlike many tours in several important ways. Most travel industry tours expect the trip attendees to pay numerous tips, often multiple tips per day, including for guides, helpers, restaurant staff, bus drivers, etc. This is common in the tourism industry, but it can add up to hundreds of additional, and often unexpected, dollars over the course of a 7 day trip. I simply disagree with the industry on this approach, so I don't ask my trip attendees to tip anyone during any included activities. Also, with some tours, the amount of beverages, beer, etc. included with the dinners may be limited, but I like to see my guests drink what they want, within reason of course, without worrying about extra costs. I also try to provide some extra beers and surprises along the way, when I can, and when the budget, exchange rate, etc. allows it. In summary, I do some things a bit different than the industry norm. This does not mean the industry norm is bad. It just means I have a different approach, which tries to create more value for my guests, and is something that needs to be considered in my prices.
WHAT IS INCLUDED: Basically, everything except the meals and beers specified above, your personal purchases, your airfare, and transportation from and to the airports. It includes all hotels, breakfasts each day, several meals, some with unlimited beers, train and bus travel, taxis, admission fees, all tips, etc.
COULD I SAVE MONEY DOING THIS ON MY OWN: Possibly, but it can require literally hundreds of hours of research and planning to make it happen as smoothly as what you will get on my trips. Also, you may have to drive yourself, or navigate foreign transit systems, to experience some of what we do, which puts a damper on being able to drink and enjoy yourself. Lastly, several things are just not options for people traveling alone. Either the group and / or my connections make some of the tours and things we do feasible. So yes, it is possible to save a little money, but I'm not making that much and the added value I offer is well worth it to most people. Lastly, when calculating costs on your own, many things are often overlooked, which add up to extra dollars spent, plus without the proper planning, mistakes can happen and they can add costs quickly.
I DON'T KNOW IF I WOULD LIKE TRAVELING WITH A GROUP: This isn't a cruise ship or a high school field trip where every second of every day is planned. There are opportunities to do things on your own, there is no curfew, and few very early mornings. Also, the type of people that do a trip like this, are probably a bit of a beer geek just like you, and are usually pretty good people. Lastly, these are relatively small group trips comparatively. So just relax and have fun with some like-minded people in a flexible and friendly environment.
PAYMENT TERMS AND CONFIRMATION: I need to confirm the trip as soon as I can to get hotels, buses, tours, etc. scheduled. Thus, if you are interested or certain that you want to go, contact me and/or pay your down payment / initial payment as soon as you can. See the instructions below for how to get registered. A trip can be confirmed as soon as I have enough people signed up. Airline tickets should NOT be purchased until the trip is confirmed.
To reserve your space, or communicate with me, send an email to BeerMBA@MarketWiseSolutions.com.
To officially register and pay your 25% down payment, also send me an email, and then either use the form below or go to www.Paypal.com and send any amount of money you want to this email address... "RonSmith -AT- MarketWiseSolutions -DOT- com". If doing this, please be sure to send me a follow up email to let me know how much you paid and what it is for.
NOTE: If the trip does not happen, this down payment amount will be refunded to you (minus any Paypal fees, usually around $25). Otherwise, as soon as I have enough people signed up to confirm the trip, I will notify you with that confirmation, and at that point the 25% down payment is no longer refundable. You will then be asked to pay the remaining 75%. This remaining 75% is due in full at least 3 months before the departure date (but sooner is better). After that 3 months prior to departure point, when all money must be received, no money can be refunded. All plans have been made at that point, things have been paid in advance, this is Germany's peak travel period, etc. In the event that I can’t make the trip, either another guide will be assigned to lead the trip, or all money not paid out will be refunded to you along with instructions and notes to allow you to still do as much of the trip as possible on your own (the same applies in the event of a complete cancellation of the trip for any reason). You can also consider travel insurance, but be sure to read the fine print and make sure it covers money paid to tour guides and expenses beyond payments directly to hotels and airlines. These terms are subject to change at any time, but they represent the general policies.
INSTALLMENT PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS: As a college educator, I know that money can be tight for some people, especially students, but I would like them to be able to do my trips if they really want to have these incredible life experiences. So, to help with that, people can basically add money to their Trip Account whenever they want and I will just keep it in their account until it is either needed or refunded. You can just go to www.Paypal.com and send any amount of money you wish to this email address... "RonSmith -AT- MarketWiseSolutions -DOT- com". If doing this, please be sure to send a follow up email directly to me, to let me know how much you paid and what it is for. These funds are subject to the same cancellation and refund deadlines and arrangements as any other funds (see above), so as long as deadlines are not passed, if you start adding to a fund, but cannot go on the trip, your money will be refunded (except any fees incurred). This unique payment option provides a way for people to pay a little at a time, on whatever schedule they want (i.e. even daily or weekly additions can be made). If you have any questions about this, contact me via email at BeerMBA@MarketWiseSolutions.com.
Additional Information
The hotels are all very nice, safe, approx 3+ star type accomodations, with private baths and all the usual European amenities (i.e. possibly not air conditioning). More details can be provided upon request.
The itinerary and plans may change. With travel plans like this, things out of my control can always occur. If / when that occurs, I will try to plan something else. It will always be a fun and enjoyable trip and I will always give you your money's worth.
As the trip gets confirmed, I will provide various documents, including one for Trip Planning and Preparation, which covers lots of important issues for European travel, such as currency, mobile phones, internet access, power adapters, what to pack, and much, much more. I will also provide documents for How to Get to the Hotel, and for the Final Trip Itinerary, etc.
If you need a roommate, I can try to pair you up with someone, but it is up to you to make it work.
As with most European travel, these trips require A LOT of walking, standing and movement. You should be in reasonably good shape in order to participate in everything planned. However, there are certainly ways to make it easier and do less walking, etc. if you wish and don't mind not trying to keep up with the group.
Also, as with most European travel in the summer or Fall, it could be VERY HOT at times and do not expect to find air conditioning everywhere. Hopefully, our hotels will have air conditioning, but this can't always be guaranteed, because most hotels simply do not have it, and even if they do, it may not work very well. Most restaurants and other public places do not have air conditioning either. In most cases, the heat is not too bad, but there are times when it could get extremely hot. If this occurs, we can not control the weather and we will survive, though it may not be comfortable for a little while. In these situations, you will truly get to experience what it is like to live in that part of the world where most people do not have air conditioning.
Lastly, as with most European travel, expect things like hotel rooms and restaurants to be small and the quarters to be tight. Unlike the US or other parts of the world, space is often limited in Europe and many buildings are very, very old. This is part of the charm and the experience.
I am only the coordinator of the trip. I charge a fee to assist you and guide you in your travels. I am not responsible for, or liable for, your health, safety, lost or stolen property, etc.
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