Five-Day, Four-Night Guided Tour of Munich During Oktoberfest from Lost Travel Tours with Accommodations and Some Meals
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Reservations at four of the most famous beer tents; daylong bus tour of Munich's museums and architecture
What You Get
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Five-day, four-night tour of Munich during Oktoberfest; does not include international airfare
Travel with a Friend packages (two Groupons required)
- $1,519 USD, valid September 21–25 (opening weekend)
- $1,463 USD, valid September 25–29
- $1,463 USD, valid September 29–October 3
- $1,422 USD, valid October 3–7
Solo Traveler packages
- $2,112 USD, valid September 21–25 (opening weekend)
- $1,799 USD, valid September 25–29
- $1,799 USD, valid September 29–October 3
- $1,746 USD, valid October 3–7
Included in all options:
- Accommodations at the Holiday Inn Munich City Centre
- Reserved seating in four beer tents
- 4 liters (8 pts.) of beer
- One-day bus tour of Munich
- Daily breakfast and lunch
- Local transport and guides
- Most entrance fees
Book by: 7/9/12
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Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.
Oktoberfest Beer-Tent Festivities and Cultural Tours
In 2010, revelers at the 200th anniversary of Oktoberfest consumed more than 7 million liters of beer. To put this in perspective, imagine filling three Olympic-size swimming pools with amber ale and gulping it all down, one stein at a time. It's especially impressive considering that Oktoberfest brews must legally be 6% alcohol, higher than most German beers. During a five-day trip from Lost Travel Tours, you'll get plenty of chances to quaff ales from Munich's local breweries, thanks to beer-tent reservations that get you in ahead of the crowds. Guided cultural tours and accommodations near the bustling city center round out the trip; see the full itinerary here.
Oktoberfest dates back to 1810, when Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese invited all of Munich to celebrate their royal wedding with beer and horseracing. Today, festival-goers pay homage to the old days by wearing traditional outfits—lederhosen for the men and lace-up dirndls for the fräulein. While horseraces are mostly a thing of the past, you can still order brews at the former track known as the Hippodrom. It's one of four beer tents you'll visit during the trip, although "tent" is a bit of a misnomer—many are the size of town halls and can seat thousands. Even so, they're often packed to overflowing by midday, but you'll enjoy prime tent real estate, thanks to the tour's reservations.
Between visits to the Schottenhamel and Löwenbräu tents, stop by food stands for roasted chicken and sausages as well as salty snacks such as soft pretzels and obatzda, a spreadable spiced cheese. At the largest tent, the Hofbräu Festhalle, it's not uncommon to see partiers standing on benches to sing with the band or waltz with Dirk Nowitzki.
The Holiday Inn Munich City Centre is situated within about a 10-minute drive of the festivities and within walking distance of Marienplatz, Munich's central square lined with Gothic architecture. You can delve deeper into the city's cultural heritage during a hop-on, hop-off bus tour, which includes stops at the BMW Museum and Nymphenburg Palace, a 17th-century royal estate lined with formal English gardens.
Opening Weekend: Traditional Ceremony and Parade
Choosing the travel window of September 21–25 allows you to attend Oktoberfest's opening weekend, which is even more boisterous than the rest of the festival. Thanks to the tour's reservations at Schottenhamel’s opening ceremony—which is notoriously difficult to attend—you'll witness Munich's mayor tap the first keg and shout, "O'zapft is!" ("It's tapped!") to the accompaniment of a 12-gun salute. There's also a costume parade on Sunday, including regional outfits, flag corps, and marching bands.
Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.
Other Details
Room Details
- One double bed or two single beds
- Standard occupancy: 2
- Maximum occupancy: 2
- Adding occupants above standard: not allowed
- Many include work desk with hutch (electrical adapters available)
- Many include TV with cable and satellite channels
Hotel Policies
- Check in: 3 p.m.
- Check out: 11 a.m.
- Parking: not available
- Rollaways: not available
- Smoking policy: no smoking inside the property.
- Pet policy: pets may be added for €10 each per night.
- Accessibility: handicap-accessible rooms are available upon request during booking.
- Room upgrades: not available
What It's Worth
Read about different purchase options here
Five-day, four-night tour of Munich during Oktoberfest; does not include international airfare
Travel with a Friend packages (two Groupons required)
- $1,519 USD, valid September 21–25 (opening weekend) (up to a $2,582 USD value)
- $1,463 USD, valid September 25–29 (up to a $2,201 USD value)
- $1,463 USD, valid September 29–October 3 (up to a $2,201 USD value)
- $1,422 USD, valid October 3–7 (up to a $2,113 USD value)
Solo Traveler packages
- $2,112 USD, valid September 21–25 (opening weekend) (up to a $3,257 USD value)
- $1,799 USD, valid September 25–29 (up to a $2,873 USD value)
- $1,799 USD, valid September 29–October 3 (up to a $2,873 USD value)
- $1,746 USD, valid October 3–7 (up to a $2,785 USD value)
Included in all options:
- Accommodations at Holiday Inn Munich City Centre
- Reserved seating in four beer tents
- 4 liters (8 pts.) of beer
- Hop-on, hop-off one-day bus tour of Munich
- Daily breakfast and lunch
- Local transport and guides
- Most entrance fees
The value of this Groupon is listed in USD and may fluctuate due to the exchange rate. Check current rates here.
Amenities
- Indoor pool
- Onsite restaurant and cocktail lounge
- Alongside Isar River jogging trail
- Business center with computers
- 24-hour WiFi in lobby (extra fees)
Traveler's Tips
- Before international travel, always check the State Department's website for important info on the destination and its entry/exit requirements.
- The September 21–25 travel window includes Oktoberfest's opening weekend, which has special festivities. The October 3–7 travel window covers the quieter last weekend of Oktoberfest (which ends October 6).
- The included meals cannot accommodate vegetarian dining options.
Getting There
- By plane: 24 miles (38 km) from Munich Airport (MUC) (airfare not included)
- By taxi: about €60 EUR
Need to know info
- Promotional value expires Jul 9, 2012. Amount paid never expires.
- Must book by 7/9/12
- Travel must be completed by 10/7/12
- Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 more as a gift
- Limit 1 per visit
- Valid only for option purchased
- Subject to availability
- All cancellations incur a fee of 25% of Groupon price per person; 30-15 day notice or fee of 50% Groupon price per person; less than 15 day notice and fee of Groupon price per person
- Must be 18+ to check in
- Credit card required at booking and check-in
- Not valid with/toward reward points
- Must use promotional value in 1 visit
- Airfare, gratuity, and shuttle fees not included
- 7% tax not included.
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