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Traveling Germany is like stepping inside of a storybook, with each city visited eliciting new characters, unimaginable adventures, and entirely surreal settings.
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Germany to Austria Multi-Adventure Tour - For Families with Older Teens & 20s
Storybook Bavarian Villages & Dramatic Alps
One or more kids 17+ required (siblings 14+ ok) | Min age to ride e-bike 16+
Family — Older Teens & 20s
6 days 5 nights
Activity Level: 2-4
Premiere Hotels
From: $5,099 pp dbl occ
($1,250 - $1,300 for sgl occ)
From electric-green pastures to sparkling glacial lakes. From pristine mountain passes to quaint villages lost in time. From biking to rafting, this family adventure will enchant you. And by meeting in Bavaria's capital of Munich and ending in the Baroque splendor of Salzburg, you've got an excuse to extend your vacation just a little longer. On both ends.
Bike
Walk/Hike
Raft
Germany to Austria Family Multi-Adventure Tour map
Germany & Austria
Start Munich / End Salzburg
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Highlights
- Hike peaceful paths and bike quiet roads and through pristine forests, past shimmering lakes and over gentle hills
- Discover charming storybook villages and ride scenic cable cars in beautiful Bavarian settings with stunning mountain vistas
- Experience an unforgettable family adventure through the dramatic landscapes of the Alps including a river rafting excursion
- Celebrate with the locals and savor typical German brews and good eats at festive biergartens with your family
Itinerary
Accommodations may vary based on departure date.
6 Days Premiere Hotels
Accommodations may vary based on departure.
Days 1-2
Description
Spin with your family through a picturesque Bavarian landscape past a 13th-century farmstead, fields of wildflowers and sparkling lakes | Eat, drink and be merry at one of Bavaria's most beautiful biergartens | Discover one of nature's finest playgrounds at scenic Lake Tegernsee, encircled by snowcapped peaks | Venture into the heart of the Wolfsschlucht (Wolf Canyon) along river-spanning bridges and under rushing waterfalls.
Accommodations
Park-Hotel Egerner Höfe
Rottach-Egern
| Premiere Hotel Situated at the foothills of the Alps on the shore of Lake Tegernsee, this cozy Bavarian chalet is surrounded by nature. (pool, spa)
Day 3
Description
Check out the island castle of Herrenchiemsee, then explore the village on a neighboring island in alpine Chiemsee lake | Pedal back in time through bucolic farmland and quaint villages, seemingly unchanged for centuries | Chat with locals over a beverage at an informal round table | Dine in style at our hotel, the brainchild of a visionary local chef.
Accommodations
Residenz Heinz Winkler
Aschau im Chiemgau
| Premiere Hotel This elegant medieval hotel, centered around its exquisite Venetian restaurant, seamlessly blends luxury and history. (pool, spa)
Days 4-6
Description
Uncover the historic rivalry between Bavaria and Tirol as you explore castle and fortress ruins overlooking the famed Wilder Kaiser Mountains | Stand in awe of the natural beauty of the Kitzbühel area, one of Europe's top outdoor destinations | Float your way through Austrian river gorges and white water | Take a cable car to lofty heights where sweeping views of the Alps come into focus | Swap stories over an extravagant family dinner at our hotel | Stretch your legs on a final family hike atop the Kitzbüheler Horn.
Accommodations
Hotel Tennerhof
Kitzbühel
| Premiere Hotel This family-owned hotel offers a perfect balance of modern luxury and Tyrolean tradition, with sweeping mountain vistas. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)
Dates & Prices
The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy.
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July 2024
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Activity Level:
2-4
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.
Daily Route Options
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.
What's Included
Available Bike Options
The key to a stellar day's ride is a bike that's perfectly in tune with your cycling style… Backroads has you covered with the best bike fleet in the world! Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
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Backroads Performance Road Bike
Performance Road Bike
Included in your trip price
This custom-designed titanium bike is lightweight and responsive, featuring Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic shifting, 11-speed compact gearing, a premium Mavic Ksyrium Pro wheelset and a full carbon fork.
Backroads Touring Bike
Touring Bike
Included in your trip price
A proven classic, this custom-designed titanium bike is suited for a wide range of cyclists. It features a comfortable ergonomic seat and a long wheel base that add to the bike’s control and stability.
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Electric-Assist Bike
Included in your trip price
Keep pace or zip ahead, pedaling with an electric boost. This bike provides plenty of power to flatten the hills and more than enough battery range to cover the distance.
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
Also Included
- All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
- On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
- Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
- Park and other entry fees
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
- Select coach transfers
- Baggage transfers and porterage
Straight talk
We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Air-Conditioning
The accommodations on this trip are Premiere Hotels housed in beautiful historic buildings. While they offer outstanding service and amenities, please note that Park-Hotel Egerner Höfe and Hotel Tennerhof are not equipped with air-conditioning. Despite the region's generally temperate climate and cool nights, guest rooms can occasionally become warm during peak temperatures.
We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Air-Conditioning
The accommodations on this trip are Premiere Hotels housed in beautiful historic buildings. While they offer outstanding service and amenities, please note that Park-Hotel Egerner Höfe and Hotel Tennerhof are not equipped with air-conditioning. Despite the region's generally temperate climate and cool nights, guest rooms can occasionally become warm during peak temperatures.
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