Bavarian Beer ExperienceÂ
Spring 2024
Journey Overview
Your destination is Bavaria, Germany’s southeastern-most state, known across the world for its beer traditions, festivals, and breweries. Join Brewmaster Brian and cultural liaison Jessica on a personalized exploration of traditional as well as craft beer breweries throughout Munich, Bamberg and Regensburg. Learn about brewing ingredients, equipment, processes and food pairings while visiting unique and historic breweries, beer gardens, and other related sites. Partake in daily beer adventures, indulge in the sights, sounds, and delicacies of the region, and deep-dive into the best of everything Bavarian culture has to offer.
Starts & Ends
Munich
Duration
8 days
Group Size
Maximum 10
Activity Rating
Moderate/Active
What's Included?
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Bilingual guide & and cultural immersion expert
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Brewmaster from an internationally acclaimed brewery with personal connections to German brewers and breweries, “insider” access, and years of brewing expertise to share
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Individualized pre-departure planning and support
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Optional pre-departure basic “survival German” group lessons (in-person or online)
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Seven nights boutique hotel accommodations
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Breakfast every morning
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One group lunch & two group dinners
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Public and private transportation (Munich - Bamberg - Regensburg - Munich)
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Daily group cultural immersion opportunities including brewery tours, beer-tastings, maltery and hops farm excursions, culinary exploration, beer garden and brew pub visits
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Personalized assistance with individual exploration, sightseeing, reservations, tickets, etc.
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24/7 on-site support
What's Not?
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Airfare
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Transportation to and from Munich airport
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Lunches, some dinners
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Personal expenses & gratuities for non-group activities
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Travel insurance (required)
Registration & Deadlines
Initial Registration by: January 15
Registration amount: $750/person
Outstanding balance due: March 1
Cancellation fee through January 15: $500/person
Cancellation fee January 16 - March 1: $1500/person
No refund from March 2 onward.
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Payments can be made by direct deposit, personal check, or money order.
Electronic payments (PayPal, Venmo) also available, including additional processing fees.
