Rail Tours in Bavaria

Escape to the islands of Herreninsel and Fraueninsel in the Chiemsee, Bavaria's largest lake, on this full-day rail trip from Munich. Enjoy a guided tour of the stunning Herrenchiemsee Palace, modeled after the Palace of Versailles and one of King Ludwig II's homes on Herreninsel Island. Then explore the historic Fraueninsel Island, whose origins date back 1,300 years, at leisure. Round-trip train ticket included. Castle admission and boat rides additional.

Get to know the Bavarian city of Regensburg, the only authentically preserved large medieval city in Germany, on this full-day rail trip from Munich. Enjoy a guided walking tour of this UNESCO World Heritage site and its Old Town district. See the Old Stone Bridge, crossing the Danube River; the Regensburg Cathedral, a twin-spired Gothic landmark; and the historic Wurstkuchl, the oldest sausage kitchen in the world, to name a few. Then enjoy ample free time to explore the town at leisure. Round-trip train ticket and Regensburg city map included.

Travel from Munich to Bavaria's Neuschwanstein Castle on this day trip that includes round-trip transportation by train. Often known as Germany's "Cinderella castle," Neuschwanstein was actually the inspiration for a different Disney story, the "˜Sleeping Beauty' castle at Disneyland. Take a guided tour of the castle, and hear stories about the "Mad" King Ludwig II, who commissioned it. The entrance fee is not included, but skip-the-line access is, so you won't wait in the main admission queue.

Lose yourself in the fairy-tale world of Neuschwanstein Castle, the real-life inspiration for Disney’s Sleeping Beauty castle, on this full-day tour from Munich, led by a Spanish-speaking guide. Soak up the scenery on a 2-hour train ride through the Bavarian Alps; admire views of Neuschwanstein Castle, Hohenschwangau Castle and Lake Alpsee; then, set out on 20-minute hike or horse-drawn carriage ride (own expense) to the mountaintop castle. Finally, enjoy skip-the-line entrance to Neuschwanstein Castle and learn more about Ludwig II, the ‘Mad King’ as you visit the Throne Room and royal quarters.

Discover beautiful Nuremberg - site of Hitler's infamous propaganda rallies  - on a 10-hour rail tour from Munich. Relax on the comfortable train ride to Nuremberg, take a guided tour of city attractions like Congress Hall and medieval old town, then enjoy some free time to make an optional visit to the Documentation Center. Soak up German history, sample local delicacies, and snap photos of the medieval and gothic accents that decorate this modern city.