Escorted Motorhome Tour
AMAZING ALPINE ROADS
Impressions “Amazing Alpine Roads” tour 2019
Impressions “Amazing Alpine Roads” tour 2018
Touring Information
Start: Lindau
End: Salzburg
Tour days: 15
Non-Driving days: 9
Average daily milage: 51 miles
Max. daily mileage: 75 miles
Total mileage: 306 miles
Calais-Lindau: 536 miles
Pets allowed
Minimum number of units: 4 motorhomes
Highlights
- Typical Bavarian Meal in the Benedictine Brewery at Lake Tegernsee
- King Ludwig’s fairy-tale castle Neuschwanstein
- Boat trip on Lake Königssee
- Zugspitze, Germany’s highest peak
- Salzburg, Austria, the city of Mozart and the “The Sound of Music”
The Escorted Motorhome Tour
This exhilarating Alpine route along the German-Austrian border winds its way for 280 miles from Lindau on Lake Constance to Salzburg in Austria. The majority of the route is in Germany, but we will also visit the Austrian cities of Kufstein and Salzburg. You will be amazed by the sheer variety of the landscape – from lush Alpine meadows, gently rolling hills and green forests to, romantic valleys, sparkling lakes and craggy peaks, including the steep rocky terrain of Mount Zugspitze, Germany’s highest peak. We will see the traditional Bavarian towns of Oberammergau and Berchtesgaden, crystal-clear lakes, such as Tegernsee, Schliersee and Königssee and the castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. We will enjoy a typical Bavarian meal in a Benedictine brewery at Lake Tegernsee and experience the famous echo during a boat trip to St. Bartholomä on Lake Königssee. We will finish the tour in Salzburg, Austria, the city of Mozart and the “The Sound of Music”
Day 1 – 3: Lindau at Lake Constance
The tour starts in Lindau on Lake Constance, where we will have a group dinner in order to get to know each other. The next day you will have plenty of time to take a stroll through Lindau and its historic old town. It is the perfect place to get into the mood for our upcoming two weeks along the Alpine Roads. A coffee with a view of the harbour gives you a chance to relax after your long journey and enjoy the Mediterranean climate before leaving the magnificent lake for the fresher mountain air.
Day 4: Lindau at Lake Constance – Schwangau
We take the panoramic route following the Rohrbach ascent, with up to a 9% incline and seven hairpin bends into the Allgäu peaks. Visit the Scheidegger Waterfalls, one of the most beautiful geological features in Bavaria. Enjoy the sun terraces of the Western Allgäu where valleys, hills, lone farms and meadows create a harmonious picture. Take a short detour and visit Oberstdorf, where Eddie the Eagle first represented Great Britain at the 1987 World Ski Jumping Championships. Continue the journey through the Upper Allgäu following the Oberjoch Pass, the most winding road in Germany and one of Bavaria’s most popular scenic drives. We will pass through mountain meadows near Nesselwang, more than 900 m in altitude and finally reach the romantic Schwangau region with its lakes and castles.
Day 5 & 6: Schwangau
Here you can visit King Ludwig’s famous fairy-tale castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau which are a highlight of this tour. Alternatively, you can take the Tegelberg cable car to the mountain station which gives you fabulous views of the Alps, castles and lakes. If you prefer to be more active, there are also 120 km of hiking and walking paths waiting to be explored. Or just relax and enjoy the Royal Crystal Thermal baths!
Day 7: Schwangau – Zugspitz Region
Our route now leaves the Allgäu region and heads into Upper Bavaria. We will drive past some spectacular mountain scenery, through the Ammergau Alps and Karwendel mountains arriving at our campsite at the foot of the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest mountain. Stop on route to explore historical Oberammergau, Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Krün, or visit Ettal Abbey and Linderhof Palace.
Day 8: Zugspitz Region
Today we recommend an excursion to the Zugspitze. Take the cogwheel train and the Gletscherbahn cable car up to the viewing platform at almost 3000 meters and you will have phenomenal views over the mountain landscape. It is an unforgettable experience! If time allows visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen or go hiking in the region.
Day 9: Zugspitz Region – Tegernsee
Passing through the Tölzer Land, our route continues along crystal clear sparkling lakes across Kesselberg Pass to the quiet and lonely border area between Bavaria and the Tyrol. At the bustling lake Tegernsee the group will enjoy a typical Bavarian Meal at a Benedictine brewery.
Day 10: Tegernsee – Kufstein
Enjoy the unique panoramic views on the next part of our tour. After descending 700 meters into the Inn Valley, we will cross the border into Austria. Stop in Kufstein, the so called “Pearl of Tyrol”, and visit the turreted fortress situated high on a rocky crag. Our campsite for the night is peacefully situated in the middle of the poplar Tyrolean holiday region Kaiserwinkl between fields and forests, from where you will enjoy panoramic views of the mountains.
Day 11: Kufstein – Berchtesgaden
Our route continues through typical mountain scenery and the impressive ‘Drei-Seen-Region’ (Three Lakes Region). Passing the biathlon metropolis of Ruhpolding we then follow the road into the magnificent scenery of the Berchtesgaden Alps.
Day 12: Berchtesgaden
After a lot of travelling today you have the chance to relax at the campsite or in the Watzmann Spa. However there is still plenty to do and see, including a breathtaking bus journey to the Eagle’s Nest formerly Hitlers home and southern headquarters. You could also go for a 8km hike through the Weißbachschlucht, or take the short and easy walk through the Wimbachklamm gorge.
Day 13: Berchtesgaden – Salzburg
Today the group will go on a boat trip on Lake Königssee to the pilgrimage church of St. Bartholomew whilst experiencing the world famous Königssee echo on the boat. Afterwards we will continue our journey to Salzburg. On the way stop in Berchtesgaden, visit the town and the nearby salt mine. If you have time the spa town of Bad Reichenhall is also worth a visit.
Day 14: Salzburg
The Baroque City of Salzburg and birth place of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, has a lot to offer. The historic city centre is an UNESCO world heritage site, and there are many picturesque squares, buildings and gardens. Several of them were film locations for the film “Sound of Music”.
Day 15: Departure and end of tour
Dates
Touring Season 2023
Saturday 2nd September – Saturday 16th September 2023
Calais pick-up: Friday 1st September 2023
Prices
What is included:
All services are for a motorhome with 2 people
- Welcome Dinner
- Typical Bavarian Meal in Benedictine Brewery at Lake Tegernsee
- Boat trip on Lake Königssee to Sankt Bartholomä
- 14 nights at campsites with electricity
- Assistance of a multi-lingual motorhome guide during the whole tour
- Travel pack containing maps, a detailed road book with directions to the campsites, suggestions for sightseeing and general advice on motorhoming in Europe
- Secured Payment Certificate
What is included in the optional Calais pick-up service:
- Flexible return ferry crossing from Dover
- Pick-up by motorhome guide in Calais
- One additional night at campsite in Luxembourg
Price for tour only: 2,190 EURO
Optional Extra Calais pick-up service: 510 EURO
Earlybird discount (for bookings made by 31.12.2022): 100 EURO
In addition to the Earlybird discount, we offer to all customers booking more than one tour during one touring year a 60 EURO discount on the second tour booked!
All prices are for 2 people travelling in their own motorhome (motorhome rental optional)
– Other prices upon request –
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Customer reviews on this tour
Download a Readers Letter “Going abroad is easy”, as published in the November 2018 issue of MMM
Wendy, Tony & Richard: Amazing Alpine Roads 2018
All our expectations for the tour were well and truly exceeded. We were delighted with the quality of the sites and the friendliness of the people. With the forward planning every day has offered exceptional opportunities to discover so much about each area ,more than we could ever have hoped to achieve on our own. The help and support from Michael has been exceptional. Travelling as a group has been enjoyable, whilst at the same time it was ideal to be able to visit attractions of our own choice and at our own pace.
We would like to thank you for a thoroughly enjoyable 2 weeks. The attention to detail was excellent and the information provided was comprehensive. We thoroughly enjoyed driving through Germany and looking at the exceptional scenery, especially knowing that you were there in case of any problems.
Thanks again for a fantastic fortnight. See you next year on the Rhine and Moselle Tour!
Wendy, Tony and Richard
Jane & Mark: Amazing Alpine Roads 2018
Amazing really does describe this tour.
We liked the campsites, the scenery and the short drives. Of all the great campsite restaurants, we especially liked the restaurant at the campsite in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The roadbook and the location of the campsites was excellent and the coordinates worked really well in the sat nav. Nothing was too much trouble for Michael – if he didn’t know the answer, he would find out. Many thanks for all your help.
We had a wonderful holiday and will be back on another trip – maybe next year!
Mark and Jane
Joyce & Terry: Amazing Alpine Roads 2019
The name of the tour says it all. There are plenty of places to visit and cable cars to master! Once again, a very enjoyable holiday and we would like to thank Michael and Audrey for dealing with all our queries and generally making our holiday a very enjoyable experience. We always feel that you can deal with any difficulties we may experience. We found the programme mix was good and the scenic routes fantastic.
Gordon, Isobel & Judi, Amazing Alpine Roads 2023
We very much enjoyed this tour with wonderful scenic roads and good sites with excellent facilities. In particular, 3 days on two sites was appreciated, as it gave more time to see the area. One-night stays are not so good although there may be a reason to do so.
Michael and Audrey have been excellent hosts and guides, always with a friendly word. We would not hesitate to recommend a Manda tour, if you want to enjoy a great touring holiday, well organised, with superb roads, excellent campsites, and wonderful company.
Margaret, Mel & Tilley: Amazing Alpine Roads 2018
“Amazing” really does describe this tour – the scenery was stunning!
After having travelled with MandA Tours last year on the tour to the Rhine and Moselle, we wanted to see some other part of Germany. As we gained a lot of confidence during last year’s trip, we decided this year that we would not need the Calais pick-up service and we ,made our own way to the start of the tour.
Knowing from last year the amount of detail you put into the roadbook, including the GPS coordinates for the large variety of things to do, we were very much looking forward to this trip, and we were not to be disappointed. As last year we travelled with some lovely people, and the care and attention you gave us during the tour was outstanding. Thanks to you Mel achieved his ambition of driving a 24% incline!
We hope to travel with you again next year, probably to Spain.
Thanks for a lovely holiday.
Margaret and Mel
Janet & Martin: Amazing Alpine Roads 2019
This was our first trip with Michael and Audrey and we didn’t really know what to expect and were concerned that we wouldn’t get to see much – but we shouldn’t have worried. Having the shorter journeys between campsites meant we could stop with the motorhome at many of the main attractions, or with bus stops close to all sites, we could use public transport or take bikes to the other attractions. We saw everything we wanted to and at our own pace.
Having the benefit of travelling with both a German – and English – speaking couple was added security if there was to be any problems. The route we took was just amazing – the Bavarian countryside and mountains are so beautiful and there was so much to see and do. This has to go on everyone’s bucket list. It was just fabulous. We will definitely go to the area again but not before we do another tour with Michael and Audrey.
Thank you so much both of you – we had an amazing holiday.
Richard & Tracy Amazing Alpine Roads 2023
The whole holiday has been amazing. There was so much to see, beautiful scenery, cultural points of interest and lots of things to do. The campsites were always carefully selected.
Michael and Audrey are always very supportive with attention to detail to support our holiday enjoyment. Their support with finding and arranging appointments with vets for the AHC (Animal Health Certificate) to return to the UK was very helpful as was their guidance on routes to and from the tour start + finish.
Thank you for a great holiday.
Tracey + Richard
Ann & David: Amazing Alpine Roads 2019
We loved the tour with its outstanding scenery. Being on an escorted tour provides assurance and confidence in so many ways and nothing is ever too much trouble for Michael and Audrey. We are particularly grateful that you were able to arrange to have our windscreen replaced at the Dethleffs plant in Isny after a crack appeared at the beginning of the tour. Thanks again to all for helping to make such a fabulous holiday. Keep it going guys!
Michelle & Carl, Amazing Alpine Roads 2023
The tour was well planned and gave plenty of options to visit sights you would not normally see. There were choices to suit different personal circumstances. Having M+A supporting the tour gave help with language and booking together with knowledge of local area – where to park etc.
We are mostly independent motorhomers – but this trip gave us a ‘feet-up’ approach with research done, questions answered, right through to reserving the best sites and pitches. Would definitely recommend.
Jane & Mike: Amazing Alpine Roads 2018
Great tour!!!
The tour was well organised and we visited some great places during the two weeks. We particularly appreciated the support and help from Michael during the tour as he was always there to help when needed. In our case we had a problem with our fresh water tank and Michael made many phone calls (in German) and resolved our problem. Even before the tour started he gave us suggestions of sites to stay at on our way from the UK to the beginning of the tour and sites on our way back from Austria.
The sites we stayed at during the tour had first class facilities and restaurants where we had several enjoyable lunches and dinners, often together with other members of the group who were all very friendly.
We will recommend MandA Tours to all our friends.
Mike and Jane
Wendy & Derek: Amazing Alpine Roads 2018
The tour was organized very well which made the whole trip very comfortable. We felt welcome from the moment we met Michael in Calais and throughout the two weeks. The tour was excellent in all respects and we cannot fault any part of it
Thank you for a wonderful holiday. “We will be back!” The Rhine & Moselle tour or the Spanish trip are our favorites for next year.
Derek & Wendy
Liz & Chris: Amazing Alpine Roads 2018
The tour was excellent, the booking process easy, the information material supplied was comprehensive, the campsites of a high quality and the highlights enjoyable.
The Welcome dinner during the first evening allowed us to get to know the other members of the group at the beginning of the tour, who were all very friendly. We liked the great campsites chosen by MandA Tours, especially as the on site restaurants gave us the opportunity to try a glass of local German beer in the evening after a full day sightseeing.
We especially liked the boat trip on Lake Köngissee with its amazing scenery and the typical Bavarian meal in the brewery on lake Tegernsee.
We would highly recommend MandA Tours and are thinking of joining the Italian Lakes & Cities tour next year.
Thanks for a great holiday.
Liz & Chris
Christopher: Amazing Alpine Roads 2018
The tour was exceptional and brilliantly organized. The excellent and accurate information in the roadbook allowed for some extraordinary drives through the mountains. We stayed at primo ***** sites with great facilities.
This was my second holiday with MandA Tours and last year I really enjoyed the Rhine and Moselle Tour, and although I didn’t think it could be possible, I ask myself: was this tour to the Alps almost better?
Thank you for a wonderful and unforgettable trip.
Christopher
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