Experience the Ultimate Beer Tour: Germany & the Czech Republic with Sechrist Travel! Embark on a legendary beer lover’s journey through two of Europe’s most iconic brewing countries. Start in Germany, home of the world-famous Oktoberfest in Munich, where steins overflow with golden lagers and Bavarian traditions come to life. Then travel east to the Czech Republic, the birthplace of the original pilsner, where cozy pubs and centuries-old breweries offer a deeper taste of beer history. From bustling beer halls to charming medieval towns, this tour pours the perfect blend of culture, flavor, and festive spirit

Get your lederhosen or dirndl and join in the celebration as we start with your arrival into Munich and entrance into Oktoberfest - The most famous and celebrated party in the world! Visit Prague, where cobblestone streets lead to cozy pubs pouring world-famous Czech lagers. Head to Pilsen, the birthplace of the original Pilsner, before crossing into Germany to explore the beer heritage of Kulmbach—with its iconic wheat beers and Bamberg—famed for smoky Rauchbier and ancient brewing traditions. We finish in Cologne, home of the crisp and refreshing Kölsch. Whether you're toasting at a local brewery or soaking up the festive spirit of Oktoberfest, this tour offers an unforgettable taste of Central Europe’s finest brews.

When: September 21 - October 1, 2026

Where: Germany & the Czech Republic

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Overnight flight from your "HOME" airport to Munich Airport (MUC)

Morning arrival into Munich Airport (MUC). After customs formalities the group will be welcomed by tour director and board our waiting motor-coach. After arrival in Munich we will walk to Marienplatz, the iconic old town square, and enjoy some free time before we transfer to our hotel and check in. After getting settled in to the hotel enjoy a provided group welcome dinner where we will discuss Oktoberfest Survival, and etiquette.  After dinner a visit to the Oktoberfest grounds is a great option for those not ready to sleep.

Group Dinner Provided 

Today is dedicated to Oktoberfest.  After breakfast we transfer to the Teresienwiese Oktoberfest grounds for the day. We will have space reserved in one of the large beer tents. Spend the day eating, riding rides, singing German beer fest songs, and drinking beer!  

One (1) meal voucher provided to be use for Lunch OR Dinner; reservation availability dependent 

Oktoberfest day 2 - After breakfast we transfer to the Teresienwiese Oktoberfest grounds for a another day of Oktoberfest. We will have a lunch reservation in one of the smaller venues today. After the group lunch, enjoy the evening with friends, or making new ones, on your own at the “Wies’n.”

Lunch Voucher Provided - Dinner ON YOUR OWN

After breakfast, we depart for Prague. Will will stop in České Budějovice. A visit here centers around the Budweiser Budvar Brewery. Visitors can take guided tours to learn about the brewing process, history, and enjoy beer tastings.  Following lunch ON YOUR OWN, we will continue on to Prague where we will check into our hotel and enjoy a dinner at a traditional Czech Beer Hall like U Fleků, U Medvidků, or U Vejvodů.

Group Dinner Provided

After breakfast, enjoy the day at your leisure in Prague. Consider visiting the Prague Castle, the Strahov Monastery Brewery. Consider visiting the Staropramen Brewery

Lunch & Dinner ON YOUR OWN

After breakfast, board your coach and depart for Pilsen. In order to truly experience the Czech Republic, tasting Czech beer is a must. The rare opportunity to imbibe a draft at the world-renowned Pilsner Urquell Brewery in Pilsen is a must see. Lunch will be provided in a local Pub. 

Board your coach and continue your journey to Kulmback, Germany. Hopping back into Germany, you will spend the next two days in Franconia, which is a beer region that revels in its diversity. While Plzen perfected a single style, this German region has always been a place for experimentation. Kulmbach will be your first stop in Franconia, which is a small town that is world-famous for its wheat beers. You will enjoy a laid-back evening in the town. Your time in the town can include dinner reservations at the revered Zunftstube, where Eku is on tap. You can enjoy delicious dishes prepared with beer, such as "Kulmbacher Bierfleisch", or taste an original Kulmbacher Bratwurst in the typical anise-flavored bun.

Lunch Provided & Dinner ON YOUR OWN

After breakfast, we depart for Bamburg, a must-visit destination for beer enthusiasts due to its unique Rauchbier, a famously sweet and smokey beer. and its rich brewing history. Other breweries, including one that is still run by a monastery, showcase different techniques that remain unchanged by modern practices. Therefore, today will be a day where you taste how beer really used to taste like 500 years ago. Visit Schlenkerla (dating back to 1405) and enjoy a full-group dinner at Bamberg’s oldest brewery, Klosterbräu, which has been pouring beer uninterrupted since the 14th-century.

Group Dinner Provided

This will be mostly a travel day because it takes about four hours by train to cross Germany, from Bavaria to Cologne. While it is tempting to spend your final two days in the most famous beer region, Cologne offers something entirely different. Cologne is the home of Kolsch, which is a style they have been loving here for centuries. Surprisingly, it has only recently garnered international visibility. Enjoy the evening at your leisure

Lunch & Dinner ON YOUR OWN

The people of Cologne like to drink more than even the people of Munich, which may seem remarkable after your time in Munich. Touring the Cologne microbreweries usually means getting fairly drunk. Even the brewmasters drink as they brew. Luckily, your guide will stay sober, so it is a safe tour that will teach you a little of the Kolsch brewing process. Before all the breweries, you will enjoy a city tour that encompasses the impressive cathedral. The remainder of the day is free to further explore Cologne ON YOUR OWN. We will meet up for our Farewell Dinner at the city’s most traditional beer hall, Früh am Dom and it will be complemented, of course, by the original Kolsch.

Group Farewell Dinner Provided

Today we say “Auf wiedersehen”.  After breakfast those flying out catch flights home from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).