Munich, capital of Bavaria, is a proud, elegant, exciting and beautiful city which can be enjoyed at any time of year.
The city is relaxed and friendly and has a wealth of fine buildings, historic monuments, world class art galleries and museums.
The old town has large pedestrian areas and the Englischer Garten brings the countryside to the heart of the city.
Curriculum Focus
Accommodation
STS works with youth accommodation in the city. Hotel accommodation can be made available at a supplement..
Selection in Munich
Munich
A & O Munchen Hackerbrücke Official Rating: Hostel
Capacity: 690
Location: The hostel has a central location just a 20 min walk from the main station offering easy access to all points in the city centre.
Facilities: Facilities include a breakfast/dining room and the “Mountain View Bar” boasting excellent views from its roof terrace. There is a disco room and a teachers lounge with PC and free internet access.
Accommodation: Students are accommodated in up to 6 bedded rooms. All rooms have private facilities, TV and most rooms have a balcony.
Meal Basis: Half Board.
STS also works with other youth accommodations in the City.
FREE Air Conditioned Coach at no extra charge for departures during May, June and July.
Sample Itinerary - 6 DAYS TO MUNICH BY EXPRESS COACH
Day 1 — Depart UK by coach, overnight travel to Munich.
Day 2 — Arrive in Munich in afternoon. Time for some exploration on foot or by public transport (cost not included). Due to driver's regulations your coach will not be available for use. Evening meal (first included meal).
Days 3 - 4 — Explore Munich and surrounding areas (see our Excursion Selection)
Day 5 — Day at leisure for sightseeing on foot or by public transport (cost not included). Due to drivers regulations your coach will not be available for use. Depart Munich in the early evening for overnight travel to UK.
Day 6 — Arrive in UK.
Sample Itinerary - 4 DAYS TO MUNICH BY AIR
Day 1 — Depart London - travel to Germany by air Transfer to your hotel accommodation is included in the price.
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Day 2 -3 — Time at leisure for excursions of your choice
Day 4 — Airport transfer (included) for flight to the UK.
Meal Arrangements
Full Board (By Coach): First Meal - Evening meal on Day 2
Final Meal - Evening meal on Day 5.
Full Board (By Air): First Meal - Evening meal on Day 1
Final Meal - Breakfast on Day 4.
Tour Variations
Multi Centre Tours - Munich can be combined with other centres e.g. Berlin and Prague.
Please request a quotation.
Free Back-Up Material
STS Guide to Munich and a map.
Other Information
The city can be explored on foot or using the public transport systems. STS can quote for coach excursions which can be pre-booked before you travel. Excursions are not included in the tour price. Guides can be arranged at a supplementary charge.
Excursion Selection
History & Landmarks Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) - “The city landmark” with its onion-domed towers.
Marienplatz and Glockenspiel - In the heart of Munich. See the figures come out of the mechanical clock at 11.00 and 12.00 (and 5pm in summer).
Neues Rathaus - Enjoy splendid views across the city from the top of the 85m tower.
Altes Rathaus - An elegant Bavarian gothic building housing a Toy Museum.
Victualienmarkt - Munich's oldest food market.
Hofbrauhaus - Famous brewery.
Major Museums & Galleries Deutsches Museum - One of the world's leading scientific and technical museums.
Alte Pinakothek - Over 800 European masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the end of the Rococo period.
Neue Pinakothek - Outstanding paintings and sculptures from the late 18th century to the early 20th century.
Pinakothek der Moderne - Large gallery of 20th and 21st century art.
Residenz - Prestigious royal palace housing the Residenz Museum and the Schatzkammer (Treasure Chamber).
Schloss Nymphenburg - Baroque Palace to the west of the city.
Memorial “Weibe Rose” - Maximillian University Munich (WW11).
Special Interests Olympiapark- Built for 1972 Olympic Games. 290m tower, artificial lake and impressive Sports Stadium.
Allianz Arena - Futuristic Football Stadium built for 2006 World Cup.
BMW Museum - Futuristic museum to showcase the BMW brand, innovative exhibition and cutting edge architecture.
Christmas Market - Advent period several throughout city.
Leisure Englischer Garten - 373 hectares park in the city centre. The famous Chinese Tower is over 200 years old
Munich Zoo Sea Life Centre
Outside The City Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site (WW11) Berchtesgaden & Königsee (Full Day) - Visit Hitler's summer residence known as the Eagle's Nest (WW11).
Nürnberg (Full Day) - Historic city, restored and rebuilt after severe bombing in WW11. See the site of the Nürnberg rallies and the Court Room where the post war trials were held in 1945.
Neuschwanstein Castle - Bavaria's fairytale castle built in the 19th century by the eccentric King Ludwig II.
Herrenchiemsee Castle - Stately Palace of King Ludwig II, built on an Island in the Chiemsee Lake.
Departing from your school and returning to school by full specification touring coach with 2 drivers, arriving at the centre on Day 2 and departing from the centre on Day 5.
Standard Channel Crossing
Ferry: Dover to Calais: 1½hrs
Other channel crossings: Available at a supplementary charge.
Eurotunnel: Folkestone to Calais: 35 minutes platform to platform.
Transfer Times
Calais: Munich 13 hours.
Tour Length
6 days. Extra day supplement applicable upon request.
Air Travel Arrangements
Depart from London to Germany. Minimum group size: Single Centre Air Tour is based on 30 paying passengers.
Tour Length
4 days by Air. You can request extra days at a supplement.
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