OKTOBERFEST - Munich Beerfest 2008
[from Saturday September 20 and finishing on Sunday October 5].

Camping Accommodation Only -

Tour Itinerary : Camping Accommodation Only -

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FESTIVAL DATES
The Oktoberfest begins with the mayor of Munich tapping the first keg at noon on Saturday the 20th of September 2008. The festival finishes on Sunday the 5th of October at 10.30pm.

WHEN CAN WE STAY?
Any day from Thursday September 18th to Monday October 6th. Over the first weekend our 5 & 7 day coach passengers arrive on the morning of the 19th. Over the second and third weekends our five day coach passengers arrive on the morning of the 26th of September and 3rd of October respectively.
The first weekend accom-only package is based on 4 nights, while the 2nd and 3rd weekend packages are based on three night minimum stay. You can stay at any period during the fest and shuttles to the beerhalls will operate EVERY day thanks to our Munich-based transfer coach.
You have the option of pre-erected tent or Dorm accommodation.

OUR PRICE
On the first weekend £135 (Dorm accommodation £155) for 4 night package. On the 2nd and 3rd weekends for three nights £99 (dorm accommodation £115). Extra nights camping are £15 per night and extra nights in a dorm are £20 per night.

SHUTTLES
We provide a full beerfest shuttle service, as per the schedule for coach passengers, and thanks to our Munich-based transfer coach, we will operating shuttles to the beerhalls every day of the fest.

BREAKFASTS
We will supply breakfast from September 19th to October 6th. It is both a continental and hot breakfast - you can have as much as you like.

OTHER TOURS
We have a day excursion to both Dachau concentration camp and also Andech’s Monastery. These trips will take place on the Sunday of the first weekend and the Saturday of the 2nd and 3rd weekends.

AUSTRIAN PARTY DAY TOUR
Accommodation-only and fly/campers can join our day to Austria on Monday 22nd September for just £25 extra. To ensure you place you must purchase this when you book with our London office. The tour goes Kitzbuhel, St Johann and onto our famous Beerfest BBQ with live music in Kirchdorf. Cost of BBQ (includes 1st drink) and entertainment is £15/20 euros, payable in Austria.

CAMPING FACILITIES
Campingplatz Thalkirchen is the city's main camping ground. It has a large number of toilet blocks, plus supermarket, shop, bar and take-away food facilities. During the Oktoberfest it is the place to be and does get crowded. Tokens (1 euro) are needed for showers and it is byo toilet paper.

HOW TO BOOK
Just a £25 deposit reserves you place. Balance is due on August 20th

5 Day Coach/Camp Opening Weekend -

Day 1 Thursday, September 18, 2008
DRIVE TO MUNICH
We depart from Victoria Embankment, by the Thames near Embankment tube station late-morning to catch an afternoon sailing from Dover to Calais. Once in France we take a leisurely drive across Belgium entering Germany in the wee hours. All our coaches areexecutive, complete with video and loo.

Day 2 Friday 19 September, 2008
ARRIVAL IN MUNICH
Now the fun really starts. After arriving at the Munich camping ground "Thalkirchen" mid-morning you will be issued with your pre-erected tent and then you’ve got the day free to party. Join the mob at the camp bar or head into town to the Hofbrauhaus permanent beerhall for the pre-beerfest party, or maybe join the ‘animals’ for the ‘100 club’. Pre-Beerfest opening Friday night at the camp's bar is legendary - join the thousands of revellers getting some last-minute practice in before the big event.

Day 3 Saturday September 20, 2008
OKTOBERFEST OPENING DAY
After breakfast we head into the famous Oktoberfest grounds for a huge day. At noon the Munich mayor taps the first keg ... then it’s time to party! Free tour shuttle coaches take you to and from the camp. They operate throughout the day until the beerhalls close.

Day 4 Sunday, September 21, 2008
DACHAU, ANDECHS MONASTERY/BEERHALLS
After breakfast you have the choice of heading back to the beerhalls or joining our tour to the infamous Dachau concentration camp, north of Munich. This was the first of its kind built by Hitler. In the afternoon we change the mood completely by taking you to the beautiful Andechs beer monastery - the home of the famous boch beer. After Andechs we head back to the fest for our final departure to London that evening with an overnight drive back to Calais.

Day 5 Monday September 22, 2008
BACK TO LONDON
We catch a morning ferry back to the White Cliffs of Dover then on to London arriving back early afternoon.

7 Day Ultimate Coach/Camping -

Day 1 Thursday 18th September 2008
FERRY CROSSING
We depart from Victoria Embankment, by the Thames opposite Embankment tube station early afternoon to catch an afternoon sailing from Dover to Calais. Once in France we take a leisurely drive across Belgium entering Germany in the wee hours. All our coaches areexecutive, complete with video and loo.

Day 2 Friday 19st September 2008
ARRIVAL IN MUNICH
Now the fun really starts. After arriving at the Munich camping ground "Thalkirchen" mid-morning you will be issued with your pre-erected tent and then you’ve got the day free to party! You can either join the mob at the camp bar or head into town to the Mathäuser or Hofbrauhaus permanent city beerhalls for the pre-beerfest party, or maybe join the ‘animals’ for the ‘100 club’.

Day 3 Saturday 20th September 2008
BEERFEST OPENING DAY
After breakfast we head into the famous Oktoberfest grounds for a huge day. At noon the Munich mayor taps the first keg ... then it’s time to party!! Free tour Shuttle coaches to and from the camp will operate throughout the day until the beerhalls close.

Day 4 Sunday 21st September 2008
DACHAU, ANDECHS MONASTERY & BEERHALLS
After breakfast you can either head straight into the beerfest where the main Oktoberfest "Rifleman's" parade occurs this morning. Or let us take you on a very sobering experience: a tour of the infamous Dachau concentration camp, north of Munich. This was the first of its kind built by Hitler. In the afternoon we change the mood completely by taking you to the beautiful Andechs beer monastery - the home of the famous boch beer. Then it’s back to the beerhalls for the night’s festivities. These excursions - like all our shuttles - are free.

Day 5 Monday 22ndSeptember 2008
ESCAPE TO AUSTRIA
Need a break ? Well we get you out of Munich for the day taking you to spectacular Austria. However if you’re looking for a rest be warned: the party over there usually ends up just as big!! We take you around the beautiful Tyrol region and stop at the ritzy ski resort of Kitzbuhel for lunch. Maybe head up the world-famous Hahnenkamm gondola for spectacular views of the alps. hen for the adventurous, we stop at St Johann’s summer tobogganing run, which costs only about £4 (weather permitting). We then head to the small village of Kirchdorf where you’re welcome to join our very own annual Beerfest BBQ with loads of live music, drinking and partying. Cost is just £15 or 20euros. This includes a large bbq dinner, your first drink at the bar and our great entertainment with two live bands. The party starts early evening and continues in our own marquee before doing a late evening transfer back to Munich.

Day 6 Tuesday 23rd September 2008
MUNICH ... MORE BEER??
After breakfast you have the day free to have a final look at the city. Perhaps a visit to the BMW factory or the huge Deutsches museum. For the hardy, perhaps a final visit to the beerhalls before we depart Munich in the evening for a night drive back to the English Channel.

Day 7 Wednesday 24th September 2008
BACK TO LONDON
We catch a morning ferry back to the White Cliffs of Dover then on to London arriving back early afternoon.

Austrian Chalet - 7 day opening weekend tour -

Day 1 Thursday 18th September 2008
FERRY CROSSING
We depart from Victoria Embankment, by the Thames opposite Embankment tube station late-morning to catch an afternoon sailing from Dover to Calais. Once in France we take a leisurely drive across Belgium entering Germany in the wee hours. All our coaches are executive, complete with video and loo.

Day 2 Friday 19th September 2008
ARRIVAL IN ACHENKIRCH
Now the fun really starts ! We arrive at the beautiful lakeside Austrian ski resort of Achenkirch (80km south of Munich) in the morning where you’ll check into your hotel, the Scholastika. It is situated right on the Achensee, a huge lake surrounded by mountains. The view from our hotel is truly majestic. You then have a full day to explore the village or warm up in the bar. There is a lot of activities to do at Achenkirch. A boat ride on the Achensee maybe? For the more energic bike riding or mountain climbing? In the evening join us for our annual pre-beerfest party.

Day 3 Saturday 20th September 2008
OKTOBERFEST OPENING DAY
After breakfast we depart Achenkirch and drive straight to Munich for Oktoberfest and the opening parade. At noon the Munich mayor taps the first keg and we’re away!! You have the rest of the day free to join in the huge opening day’s festivities. After the beerhalls close we return to our warm beds in Achenkirch.

Day 4 Sunday 21st September 2008
MUNICH AND DACHAU
No time for sore heads because we have another big day and night back in Munich. After a later breakfast we’ll cruise into Munich and back to the Oktoberfest. You can either head straight into the beerhalls or join us for a very sobering experience: a tour of the infamous Dachau concentration camp, north of Munich. This was the first of its kind built by Hitler. Then it's back to the beerhalls. After another BIG evening we’ll again depart Munich after the beerhalls close.

Day 5 Monday 22nd September 2008
TIROLIAN TOUR
After a slow breakfast most people take time to recover from a couple of days at the fest and prepare for more partying ahead! Today join us on our Tyrolean day tour to the beautiful ski village of Kitzbuhel where we stop for lunch. Maybe head up the world-famous Hahnenkamm gondola for spectacular views of the alps. From Kitz, we visit St. Johann’s summer tobogganing run for the adventurous (weather permitting). Late afternoon we move to our very own special location on the edge of Kirchdorf village for our famous huge annual Beerfest BBQ. Cost is just £15 or 20euros. This includes a large bbq dinner, your first drink at the bar and our great entertainment with two live bands and lots of partying. The party starts early afternoon and continues in the village before doing a transfer back to Achenkirch.

Day 6 Tuesday 23rdth September 2008
MUNICH ONE MORE BASH
After breakfast we head back into Munich to give you a final opportunity to explore the city. You will also have plenty of time to party one more time in the beerhalls. After a full day in Munich we’ll depart from the Oktoberfest grounds in the evening for a night drive back to the English Channel.

Day 7 Wednesday 24th September 2008
BACK TO LONDON
We catch a morning ferry back to the White Cliffs of Dover then on to London arriving back early afternoon.

9 Day Coach/Camp + Amsterdam Combo -

Day 1 Friday 19 September 2008
FERRY CROSSING
We depart from Victoria Embankment, by the Thames, opposite Embankment Tube Station, late morning and head to Dover for an afternoon sailing to Calais. Once in France we take a leisurely drive across Belgium entering Germany in the wee hours. All our coaches are complete with video/dvd and toilet.

Day 2 Saturday 20 September 2008
OKTOBERFEST OPENING DAY
We arrive at Munich's famous Thalkirchen camping ground early in the morning, giving you time to check into your pre-erected tents and freshen up before breakfast. Then it is straight into the party! We head into the massive Oktoberfest grounds where at noon the Munich mayor taps the first keg ... then it’s stein time! Free tour shuttle coaches take you to and from the camp. They operate until the beerhalls close.

Day 3 Sunday 21 September 2008
DACHAU, ANDECHS MONASTERY & BEERHALLS
After breakfast we take you on a very sobering experience: a tour of the infamous Dachau concentration camp, north of Munich. This was the first of its kind built by Hitler. In the afternoon we change the mood completely by taking you to the beautiful Andechs beer monastery - the home of the famous boch beer. Then it’s back to the beerhalls for the night’s festivities. These excursions - like all our shuttles - are free.

Day 4 Monday 22 September 2008
ESCAPE TO AUSTRIA
Need a break ? Well we get you out of Munich for the day taking you to spectacular Austria. However if you’re looking for a rest be warned: the party over there usually ends up just as big!! We take you around the beautiful Tyrol region and stop at the ritzy ski resort of Kitzbuhel for lunch. Maybe catch the gondola up the famous Hahnenkamnen peak, the birthplace of skiing and home to the world's most famous downhill ski race. Gondola cost approx 15euros or 22euros for gondola and 3-course lunch.
Then for the adventurous, we stop at St Johann’s summer tobogganing run, which costs only about 6euros (weather permitting). We then head to the small village of Kirchdorf where you’re welcome to join our very own annual Beerfest BBQ with loads of live music, drinking and partying. Cost is just GBP15 or EUR20. This includes a large bbq dinner, your first drink at the bar and our great entertainment with two live bands. The party starts early evening and continues in our own marquee before doing a late evening transfer back to Munich.

Day 5 Tuesday 23 September 2008
BACK TO THE BEERHALLS
After a later breakfast today you have the day free to explore the beautiful city of Munich. BMW factory, Olympic Stadium maybe? By the way, the Beerfest is also in full swing, so it would be rude not to pop back into the fest for a final stein or two. Tour shuttles will be operating from the camp throughout the day.

Day 6 Wednesday 24 September 2008
AMSTERDAM - HERE WE COME!
After breakfast we say auf weidersen to Munich and drive north thru Germany into Holland, arriving at the capital early afternnoon.
After a brief drive through the city we arrive at the The Hans Brinker hostel, it is located right in the centre of Amsterdam. Breakfast is served on arrival.

It is wedged between two canals in the "Spiegelkwartier" ("Mirrorquarter"). This district is historically, and still is today, at the heart of local artistic life. The city park and the big museums (Rijks Museum, Van Gogh Museum, Stedelijk Museum) are on a 5 minute walk from the hotel, and the neighbourhood is filled with galleries for both contemporary and antique arts.

Down the street from the hostel is one of the three main shopping streets of Amsterdam: the Leidsestraat. Centuries old shops and buildings blend in well next to the modern DKNY and McDonalds. At the end of the Leidsestraat is the Leidseplein, with the City Theatre, cafe's, restaurants, the casino and three cinema's. The Leidseplein is also the home of the famous Bulldog Bar, Milky Way, Hard Rock Cafe and numerous "coffee shops". From this square you can take public transport to anywhere in Amsterdam.

The Hans Brinker has a restaurant and a bar and has recently opened a new night-club slash

Day 7 Thursday 25 September 2008
AMSTERDAM
After breakfast we take you on a canal boat trip around this beautiful city - a great way to orientate yourself. You then have the afternoon free to explore the city. This evening we take you on a walking tour of the Red Light District - and maybe the chance to pop into a show. Entrance to show is not included.

Day 8 Friday 26 September 2008
HOW'S YOUR STAMINA?
Much of AMSTERDAM still awaits you today and there is ample opportunity to visit the world famous HEINEKEN BREWERY. There are parks and museums aplenty and of course many, many undiscovered bars and coffee shops. Perhaps a pub crawl tonight, Are you up for it?

Day 9 Saturday 27 September 2008
BACK TO LONDON
All over red rover! We depart our accommodation in the morning for the drive to Calais where we'll have a mid afternoon sailing ferry back to Dover. We should have you back at Paddington around 7.00pm. Any ideas on what is happening tonight? Sleep perhaps!!!

Day Coach/Camp Middle Weekend -

Day 1 Thursday 25th September 2008
FERRY CROSSING
We depart from Victoria Embankment, by the Thames near Embankment tube station late-morning to catch an afternoon sailing from Dover to Calais. Once in France we take a leisurely drive across Belgium entering Germany in the wee hours. All our coaches areexecutive, complete with video and loo.

Day 2 Friday 26th September 2007
ARRIVAL IN MUNICH
Now the fun really starts. After arriving at the Munich camping ground "Thalkirchen" mid-morning you will be issued with your pre-erected tent and then you’ve got the day free to party. The Oktoberfest is already off and running, so after freshening up we head straight into the beerhalls and we’re away!!

Day 3 Saturday 27th September 2008
DACHAU, ANDECHS MONASTERY & BEERHALLS
After breakfast you can head into the beerhalls again or let us take you on a very sobering experience: a tour of the infamous Dachau concentration camp, north of Munich. This was the first of its kind built by Hitler. In the afternoon we change the mood completely by taking you to the beautiful Andechs beer monastery - the home of the famous boch beer. Then it’s back to the beerhalls for the night’s festivities. These excursions - like all our shuttles - are free.

Day 4 Sunday 28th September 2008
MUNICH ... MORE BEER ?
After breakfast you have a free day to check out the fantastic city of Munich - or you may care to have one last go at those beerhalls. We depart camp early evening with a pick up a the fest grounds and head north through Germany on a night drive back to the English Channel.

Day 5 Monday 29 September 2008
BACK TO LONDON
We catch a morning ferry back to the White Cliffs of Dover then on to London arriving back early afternoon.

5 Day Coach/Camp Closing Weekend -

Day 1 Thursday 2nd October 2008
FERRY CROSSING
We depart from Victoria Embankment, by the Thames near Embankment tube station late-morning to catch an afternoon sailing from Dover to Calais. Once in France we take a leisurely drive across Belgium entering Germany in the wee hours. All our coaches are executive, complete with video and loo.

Day 2 Friday 3rd October 2008
ARRIVAL IN MUNICH
Now the fun really starts. After arriving at the Munich camping ground "Thalkirchen" mid-morning you will be issued with your pre-erected tent and then you’ve got the day free to party. The Oktoberfest is already off and running, so after freshening up we head straight into the beerhalls and we’re away!!

Day 3 Saturday 4th October 2008
DACHAU, ANDECHS MONASTERY & BEERHALLS
After breakfast you can head into the beerhalls again or let us take you on a very sobering experience: a tour of the infamous Dachau concentration camp, north of Munich. This was the first of its kind built by Hitler. In the afternoon we change the mood completely by taking you to the beautiful Andechs beer monastery - the home of the famous boch beer. Then it’s back to the beerhalls for the night’s festivities. These excursions - like all our shuttles - are free.

Day 4 Sunday 5th October 2008
OKTOBERFEST CLOSING DAY
Your last chance to hit the beerhalls. After breakfast you The Oktoberfest is not open today. So after breakfast you have time to explore Munich or head back to the fest for closing day. We depart camp early evening with a pick up a the fest grounds and head north through Germany on a night drive back to the English Channel.

Day 5 Monday 6th October 2008
BACK TO LONDON
We catch a morning ferry back to the White Cliffs of Dover then on to London arriving back early afternoon.