We meet at the airport at 5.00am for our KM Malta Airlines flight departing at 7.15am and arriving in Munich airport at 9.45am. On arrival we board our coach and head towards Munich’s Olympic Park. We will go around the area considered as an architectural marvel. One may go up the Olympic Tower (extra) and from its observation platform we will enjoy a stunning panoramic view. We will later proceed to check in our central hotel in Ingolstadt. This Bavarian city is rich in history and offers picturesque landscapes, situated along the beautiful River Danube. Later we will have a familiarisation walk along the city and start enjoying the enchanting charm of this German gem.

We will have a relaxing morning to continue exploring Ingolstadt followed by our first half-day optional afternoon excursion taking us to Regensburg, known for its well-preserved medieval core with a 2,000-year-old history and World Heritage status. A notable number of historic structures span some two millennia and include ancient Roman, Romanesque and Gothic buildings. Regensburg’s 11th- to 13th-century architecture, the market, city hall and cathedral, still defines the character of the town marked by tall buildings, dark and narrow lanes, and strong fortifications. Regensburg is world-known for the production of perfect quality jigsaw puzzles.

On today’s optional excursion to Nuremberg and Bamberg, our coach takes us to Nuremberg where we start our tour seeing the White Tower, a former tower of the old city walls. We admire the historical buildings at the heart of the Old Town including the Hangman Bridge, the Tallow Building, Hangman Bridge, and St. Sebald Church. Our next stop will be in the beautiful town of Bamberg. We discover hidden treasures of the town whilst enjoying the warm and lively atmosphere as we stroll through the streets of the historic city.

Today’s full-day optional excursion takes us to Munich, the lively capital of Bavaria. We begin at Marienplatz, the city’s central square, to see the world-famous Glockenspiel, where near life-sized figures perform as the bells chime. Nearby we visit the Frauenkirche, Munich’s striking twin-towered cathedral, and the Hofbräuhaus, the city’s most iconic beer hall. We then continue to the Viktualienmarkt, a colorful open-air market square filled with stalls selling fresh produce, Bavarian delicacies, flowers, and local crafts. After some free time for shopping and lunch (extra), one may also choose to visit the Munich Residence and Treasury (extra), once the seat of Bavarian royalty, or the ornate Baroque-style Asam Church. In the afternoon, we conclude with a visit to the English Garden, one of the world’s largest urban parks, offering meadows, streams, shaded paths, and traditional beer gardens — a relaxing way to end the day.

A full-day optional excursion starts by visiting Bad Tolz, a picturesque Bavarian town nestled along the Isar River, renowned for its historic Marstrabe lined with colourful pastel facades and preserved old town. Here we will have the opportunity to visit its Easter market offering a mix of hand-painted eggs, seasonal decorations and local treats. Later in the afternoon we will proceed to Eichstatt, a charming town renowned for its well-preserved Baroque architecture and rich history. We will have time to wonder in its historic centre, stroll around the cathedral and castle.

We board the coach for another full-day optional excursion taking us to two localities, heading first to Ulm, a town at the edge to the regions of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria separated by the River Danube. Ulm is known for having the highest steeple in the world (161.53m), the gothic Cathedral and the birthplace of Albert Einsiten, and its beautiful fishermen’s quarter with picturesque half-timbered houses and winding canals. We will have some free time for personal sightseeing before proceeding to our next stop. We will head to Landsberg am Lech with cobbled streets and rows of pastel-coloured buildings. The old town is dominated by the 15th century Basilica, famous for the Madonna and Child sculpture and its gothic stained glass.

We board our coach for our full-day optional excursion heading towards Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a perfectly restored medieval town. It is located on a hill overlooking the Tauber River and retains an amazing layout with well-preserved walls and fortifications, including many preserved gate houses and towers. We have time to enjoy the beautiful streets and alleyways, which are full of the charm of past times. Later we will proceed for a scenic drive along the Romantic Road, arriving at Dinkelsbuhl, a quieter, equally picturesque town know for its colourful half-timbered houses, medieval walls and peaceful atmosphere where we will have time to stroll through its historic centre.

After breakfast, we check out of our rooms and make our way towards Munich, stopping en route in the charming town of Freising, where we can stroll through the picturesque old town with its colourful facades, lively Marienplatz, and inviting cafés. One can visit the impressive Cathedral, and enjoy the relaxed Bavarian atmosphere before continuing to Munich Airport for our KM Malta Airlines flight departing at 5:10 p.m. and arriving in Malta at 7:30 p.m.