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Duration
7 days
Activities
  • Brewery Visits
  • Monastery Tour
  • Cultural Discovery
  • Food Pairing
Accommodation
  • 6 nights hotels
Meals
  • 3 Dinners
  • 6 Breakfasts

Price

$4890USD

 

Overview

Trip Code: BCJ

Trip highlights


  • Munich Beer Heritage - Explore Bavaria’s rich brewing traditions with visits to Andechs Monastery Brewery and Ayinger, including guided tastings.
  • Bamberg Excursion - Discover this UNESCO-listed town, famous for its unique smoked beers, with a brewery visit and beer seminar at Weyermann.
  • Scenic Journey to Prague - Travel through Central Europe from Munich to Prague, experiencing two iconic beer cultures in one trip.
  • Prague Craft Beer Scene - Dive into Prague’s vibrant beer culture with tastings at traditional beer halls and modern microbreweries.
  • Pilsner Urquell Experience - Visit the birthplace of Pilsner in Pilsen with a guided brewery tour and tasting.
  • Behind-the-Scenes Access - Enjoy expert-led tours, exclusive tastings, and insights into brewing techniques across multiple breweries.
  • Expert Beer Experiences - Participate in a specialist beer seminar and guided tastings with knowledgeable hosts.

Join acclaimed beer writer Joshua M. Bernstein and fellow beer enthusiasts on a curated journey through two of Europe’s most iconic beer destinations Bavaria and the Czech Republic. This immersive small-group experience explores centuries-old brewing traditions, from the monastic heritage of Bavaria to the birthplace of Pilsner in Bohemia.

Discover Munich’s legendary beer culture with visits to historic breweries such as Andechs Monastery and Ayinger, alongside a full-day excursion to Bamberg, a UNESCO-listed town renowned for its distinctive smoked beers. Continue to Prague, where a rich and evolving craft beer scene awaits, including tastings at local microbreweries and traditional beer halls.

Enjoy private brewery tours, guided tastings with local experts, and exclusive behind-the-scenes access, including visits to Pilsner Urquell in Pilsen and some of Prague’s most exciting new breweries. Along the way, savour regional cuisine paired with exceptional beers and experience the vibrant culture that surrounds them.

Blending cultural discovery, authentic local experiences, and world-class brewing heritage, this journey offers a deep dive into Central Europe’s most celebrated beer traditions, enriched by expert insight throughout.

Trip Grading

Adventure touring

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Carbon Footprint

29kg of CO2-e PP per day

(173kg of CO2-e PP entire trip)

Arrive in Munich, the historic capital of Bavaria and one of the world’s great beer cities. The remainder of the afternoon is free to settle in or explore Munich’s lively streets and historic beer halls. In the evening, meet your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner at the renowned Paulaner Brauhaus, where traditional Bavarian cuisine is paired with freshly brewed beer the perfect introduction to Germany’s rich brewing culture. Overnight: Eurostars Book Hotel, Munich or similar

Meals:  D

Set out on a scenic journey through the Bavarian countryside to the historic Andechs Monastery, renowned for its centuries-old brewing tradition and some of Germany’s most celebrated beers. Here, enjoy an immersive brewery experience featuring a virtual reality presentation and a guided tasting that brings the monastery’s rich heritage to life. Continue to the charming village of Aying for a visit to one of the region’s distinguished breweries, where you’ll gain behind-the-scenes insight into traditional brewing methods and sample a selection of their acclaimed beers. Return to Munich in the evening, where you’ll have free time to explore and enjoy dinner at your leisure. Overnight: Eurostars Book Hotel, Munich (or similar)

Meals:  B

Begin your day with a hearty hot buffet breakfast at your hotel. Afterwards, make your own way to Munich’s train station and board your train to Bamberg (approx. 2 hours 30 minutes, 2nd class return ticket included). A Munich Transport Pass (MVV, Zone M–2, 1 day) is provided for your convenience. Upon arrival in Bamberg, enjoy a short walk (approx. 10 minutes) to the renowned Weyermann Specialty Malts brewery. Here, take part in an insightful English-guided tour, including a fascinating beer seminar and tasting session, offering a deeper understanding of traditional malting and brewing techniques. Following your visit, walk back to the station and board your return train to Munich. Arrive back in Munich and make your own way to your hotel. In the evening, enjoy a traditional 3-course dinner with one beer at the historic Zum Franziskaner restaurant. Overnight: Eurostars Book Hotel, Munich (or similar)

Meals:  B,D

Enjoy a hot buffet breakfast at your hotel in Munich before checking out of the Eurostars Book Hotel (or similar). A private coach will transfer you to Munich train station, where you will board your 2nd class train to Prague (journey time approximately 5 hours 40 minutes). Upon arrival in Prague, you will be met by an English-speaking assistant and transferred by private coach to your hotel, the Grand Majestic Plaza (or similar), where you will check in. In the evening, experience a delightful introduction to Czech brewing culture with a craft beer tasting and local beer delicacies at U Kunstatu. Dinner is at your leisure.

Meals:  B

Start your day with a hot buffet breakfast at your hotel in Prague before setting out on a full-day excursion to Pilsen. Travel by private coach (approximately 1 hour 45 minutes each way) to the birthplace of Pilsner beer, where you will enjoy a guided tour and tasting at the iconic Pilsner Urquell Brewery. Continue your brewery experience with a visit to Dva Kohouti for an additional tour and tasting, offering a contemporary take on Czech brewing traditions. Return to Prague in the late afternoon, where the evening is at your leisure and dinner is not included. Overnight: Hotel Century Old Town Prague – MGallery Hotel Collection (or similar)

Meals:  B

Begin your day with a hot buffet breakfast at your hotel in Prague before setting out for a morning brewery visit. Travel by private coach for a half-day sightseeing experience, including a visit to the historic Pivovar Monastery Brewery, where you’ll enjoy a guided tour and tasting. Return to your hotel before heading out again in the afternoon for an in-depth Prague brewery tour with a local beer master, visiting three distinctive microbreweries over approximately three hours. In the evening, celebrate your journey with a farewell dinner at the renowned Klášterní Pivovar Strahov, where you’ll enjoy a 3-course meal paired with one beer. Private coach transfers are included to and from the restaurant. Return to your hotel afterwards. Overnight: Hotel Century Old Town Prague – MGallery Hotel Collection (or similar)

Meals:  B,D

After breakfast your amazing journey in Germany and Czech ends, please let us know if you which to extend your stay.

Meals:  B


Inclusions

  • 6 nights in 4-star accommodation
  • Accompanied by acclaimed beer writer and author Joshua M. Bernstein
  • Daily hot buffet breakfast
  • 3 dinners including local beer
  • All transport within the itinerary (private coach & train travel)
  • Guided brewery tours and tastings in Munich, Bamberg, Prague & Pilsen
  • Visits to iconic breweries including Andechs Monastery, Ayinger, Weyermann, Pilsner Urquell & more
  • Beer seminar and expert-led tastings
  • Selected sightseeing and cultural experiences

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance (compulsory)
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Drinks beyond those included during tastings or dinners
  • Optional activities and personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
  • Porterage at hotels
  • Visa fees or travel authorisations (e.g. ETIAS, if applicable)
  • Tour leader

About Your Leader

Joshua M. Bernstein is an award-winning beer and beverage expert, journalist, and bestselling author who writes for major publications and leads beer coverage a

Joshua M. Bernstein is an award-winning author, journalist, and consultant specializing in beer and beverage alcohol. Bernstein regularly contributes to the Wall Street Journal, Men’s Journal, the New York Times, VinePair, and Imbibe, where he’s a contributing editor in charge of beer coverage. Bernstein is also the author of six books, including The Complete Beer Course, a best seller that has sold more than 100,000 copies and been translated into multiple languages. He loves sipping several crisp pilsners on a sunny afternoon.


Grading

Adventure touring  

Grade 2: Adventure Touring These adventure tours sometimes visit remote areas where facilities are often basic. Many of these trips might involve some camping or basic lodging. These adventure tours will often involve long journeys and rough roads. To enjoy these adventures we suggest reasonable fitness and health, a moderately active lifestyle and a positive attitude.


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Priceper person from

$4890USD

Options & Supplements*
  • Single Room SupplementUSD$670
*Prices listed are per person

Frequently Asked Questions

During the trip you will stay in specially chosen hotels.


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