4 days tour

Florence 2 Oktoberfest Hostel

Florence 2 Oktoberfest Hostel

This tour includes:

Transport

Round trip transportation

Meals

Breakfast every morning

Guide

Bus2alps trip leader

Accommodation

Hostel accommodation city center, walking distance to festival

Others

All sightseeing and activities stated as included.

Not included:

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Optional

Munich Bike Tour: Hailed by travelers as the best bike tour in Europe, Mikeโ€™s Bike Tour is the ideal way to cover all of the major city sights, be entertained and learn about the city. Stops on the bike tour include Marienplatz, Hofbrauhaus, English Gardens, Chinese Tower, Surferโ€™s Bridge, and Bavarian Parliament. Dachau Concentration Camp: Located a 40 minute ride on the train from downtown Munich, this humbling experience brings into perspective the atrocities that occurred during Nazi rule in World War II. Entrance is free to all visitors. Deutsches Museum: This interactive museum is the largest technological museum of its kind and is known for its historic artifacts that mark important steps in the field of science and technology. BMW Museum: The museumโ€™s exhibitions, remodeled every few years, takes visitors into the motoring world of yesterday. Almost every vehicle produced by BMW is represented. The section devoted to the present day includes both BMWโ€™s current models as well as demonstrations of modern production methods. Neuschwanstein Castle Day Trip: Located in the heart of the Bavarian Alps, this beautiful castle became Walt Disneyโ€™s inspiration for Sleeping Beautyโ€™s Castle. It is only possible to enter the castle on a guided tour.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Florence 2 Oktoberfest Hostel

  • Day 1 Day 1: (Thursday)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: (Thursday)

      The trip departs Florence from the Santa Maria Novella train station. The meeting point is in the International Ticketing Hall opposite tracks 8 and 9. Please meet your trip leader 20 minutes prior to departure. Travel to Munich is by private luxury coach with A/C, DVD, and toilet. We make one 45 minute stop.

  • Day 2 Day 2: (Friday)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: (Friday)

      Friday morning we arrive at our accommodations in Munich where you can store your luggage until you check in later in the afternoon. Trip leaders will then be taking groups to the festival* or into the city center to explore Munich. If you are interested in purchasing the traditional dirndl or lederhosen, your trip leaders will let you know where to buy them in town. You also have an option to book the famous Munich Bike Tourthat will bring you past the main sights in downtown Munich, through the expansive English Gardens, and make a pit stop for sausage and steins! Other places to see while in Munich include the Dachau Concentration Camp, Deutsches Museum, Munich Zoo, Olympic Park, and the BMW Museum. Consult your Bus2alps Trip Leader for how to navigate Munich and visit each site.
      The night is yours to explore! Most of the festival beer halls shut down around 22:00. Munich has a diverse nightlife, so if you have the energy, it is worth checking out Munich’s bars and night clubs. If you find yourself in need of a quiet night in, most of the accommodations in Munich have great in-house bars. Please keep in mind that we will be heading to the festival early Saturday morning.
      *For the September 19th weekend, the festival begins on Saturday, September 21st at noon when the kegs are tapped.
  • Day 3 Day 3: (Saturday)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: (Saturday)

      If you are interested in a day trip to the Neuschwanstein Castle, Walt Disney’s inspiration for Sleeping Beauty’s Castle, we offer a day trip to the castle departing Saturday morning. This can be booked online before the trip begins or with your Trip Leader upon arrival.
      Saturday is the busiest day of Oktoberfest. Bus2alps will organize a departure time for you to accompany your guide to the festival as early as 7:30am. Bus2alps does not make a formal reservation for beer tents. The spots are first come, first serve in the most popular tents so we recommend arriving at the festival grounds early in the morning. At 9:00am, the doors open and the first beers of the day are served!* You will then be taking part in the largest beer festival in the world, surrounded by people from all over the world and singing the traditional songs of Bavaria. Consult your Bus2alps Trip Leader for which tents are the most popular. If you arrive late and are not able to enter the tents, it is recommended to grab a spot in the outside beer garden until they start allowing more people to enter the tent. Bus2alps also suggests exploring Munich and going to the Dachau Concentration Camp, Deutsches Museum, BMW Museum, Olympic Park, and Munich Zoo. The night is yours to explore. Most of the festival shuts down around 22:00. Munich has a diverse nightlife, so if you have the energy, it is worth checking out Munich’s bars and night clubs.
      *For the September 19th weekend, the festival begins on Saturday, September 21st at noon when the kegs are tapped.
  • Day 4 Day 4: (Sunday)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: (Sunday)

      Check out is at 10:00am. You can store your luggage in the hostel’s luggage room, or lock them up in private lockers. Sunday morning is yours to explore Munich, or to head back for one more day of partying at the Theresienwiese. Sunday at the festival is more subdued and obtaining entrance into the beer tents at the Oktoberfest is easier. There is enough time if you wake up early to check out any of Munich’s great museums.
      Your Bus2alps Trip Leaders will be organizing times early on Sunday morning to Dachau Concentration Camp. Entrance to Dachau is free as it is now a memorial site for those who lost their lives at the camp, which was the first concentration camp in Germany. Please meet in the hostel lobby at the designated departure time back to Florence as detailed by your Trip Leader. We make one 45 minute stop for dinner.
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 30

Age range allowed for this experience.

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