Four legends. Seven countries. Sixteen nights. One legendary Oktoberfest. Let's go.
View the Full ItineraryFive cities, two day trips, zero regrets.
Home base for Oktoberfest. Beer halls, palaces, Alpine day trips, and the world's greatest party. Hire car pickup here.
Medieval old town, absurdly cheap beer, and a castle you can see from basically everywhere. Hire car drop here.
The big smoke. World-class museums, proper pubs, and at least one overpriced pint. They speak English here (sort of).
Canals, world-class art, bikes everywhere, and the Heineken Experience. Book the Van Gogh Museum well in advance.
Grand Place, Belgian beer, chocolate, waffles, and a day trip to the Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux.
Two bonus countries, two very different vibes.
Mozart's birthplace, The Sound of Music locations, a spectacular hilltop fortress, and some of the best Schnitzel you'll ever eat. Depart 8am, back by 5pm — ~7h on the ground.
The Australian National Memorial and Sir John Monash Centre at the site of a pivotal WW1 battle. A genuinely moving experience for any Australian. Book timed entry in advance — it's free.
The whole reason this trip exists. The world's biggest beer festival on the Theresienwiese, Munich. Litre steins, dirndls and lederhosen, live brass bands, roasted chicken, and 6 million people all having the time of their lives. Book your tent reservations NOW.
TL;DR on how we're getting around.
| Leg | Mode | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane → Munich | Fly | Arrive Munich 16 Sep, 13:15 |
| Munich → Prague | Drive | Depart 5am, ~4.5h via autobahn. Hire car drop in Prague. |
| Prague → London | Fly | Depart 07:00, ~2h flight |
| London → Amsterdam | Eurostar | Depart St Pancras 06:15, arrive ~10:15am (1h time zone gain) |
| Amsterdam → Brussels | Train | Depart ~8am, Thalys direct, ~2h |
| Brussels → Brisbane | Fly | 3 Oct, afternoon departure |