| ALL GAY OKTOBEARFEST TOUR |
| Where: |
Munich - Germany |
| When: |
September 14 to 18, 2006 |
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 Visit Munich. Feed the bears. Join us for the ultimate gay Oktoberfest.
Germany will welcome you with open arms as the MunichBears celebrate BearLife Weekend, coinciding with the first weekend of Oktoberfest. You'll have a VIP pass to all the special events, reserved seating at the Oktoberfest opening ceremonies, a special welcome dinner, and new friends to share the sights and culture of Germany in a way that rarely happens with an ordinary tourist.
Munich has charm, culture, history world-class architecture and an outstanding mass transit system. It has bike paths everywhere, excellent restaurants for every imaginable cuisine, and of course, the oh-so-lovely beergardens and world-class beer. You'll be within walking distance or a short tram ride from all the great sights and plenty of gay bars and restaurants.
Known as the biggest and most famous folk festival - and beer festival - in the world, Oktoberfest is one of Munich's major attractions. It starts the third Saturday in September after a traditional ceremony and attract six million people each year.  The blissful, beer-laden festival lasts for a total of 16 days (we'll be there for the first weekend).
Click the "Contact Us" button for more details or call us at
1-800-GAY-TRAVEL (429-8728) extension 8014 to join us for beer, bratwurst and bears!
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| ITINERARY |
| OktoBearFest |
| THU |
The fun begins . . .
After your arrival at the Munich airport and transport to the city, you'll settle into your hotel. In the evening we'll meet at the hotel for a welcome get-together just for our group. Then we will head out for a pre-Oktoberfest party with the MunichBears. Then we will visit the historic banquet hall of Hofbräuhaus for dinner, Bavarian dance & folklore, which features the Hofbräuhaus Festival Orchestra. |
| FRI |
MunichBears
Your afternoon is free (or you may join the MunichBears for a special visit to the nearby sauna, and / or a guided walking tour of "Gay Munich"). Dinner on your own, followed by a dance party & show by the MunichBears. This is the weekend's big kick-off for the bears. |
| SAT |
Kick-off of Oktoberfest
After breakfast, enjoy the kick-off of Oktoberfest as the 'Wies'n' publicans set off on their colorfully-decorated floats pulled by horses and make their way along Schwanthaler Strasse towards the Theresienwiese park. You also have the choice of joining the MunichBears for a special brunch. This afternoon we go on a toy shopping spree hosted by the MunichBears. Later, a beer bust at one of the local taverns, with beer and soft drinks on us. |
| SUN |
Enjoy Oktoberfest
Starting at 10:00 am, groups in traditional garb from all over Europe march to the Theresienwiese. You'll have a special reserved place at the festivities. This is the famous gay Oktoberfest celebration, and you're in the middle of the fun. It's truly a carnival, with rides, sharpshooting, cotton candy, spookhouses and roller coasters. Or spend your time in the beer tents singing along with your new German friends. |
| MON |
Goodbye
After breakfast we say our final goodbyes and head for home. |
* itinerary is subject to change
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| RATE |
| September 14 - 18, 2006: |
$999.00 (per person, based on double occupancy) |
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Price includes: A smart, well-traveled guide dedicated to making the art, history and culture of Germany come alive for you; A family atmosphere with a group of about 15 gay men and their friends - less than half the size of most tours; 4 nights' lodging right in the middle of the action, within easy walking distance of the Oktoberfest grounds, gay bars and restaurants and Munich's old town center; Welcome dinner in a traditional Bavarian beer hall; Orientation to Oktoberfest; Munich gay guide; Great viewing spots for the parades; OktoBEARfest Gold Package Plus with ID and welcome kit; Special admission to MunichBears events; Pre-Otoberfest get-acquainted party; Dance party with the bears; Special reserved seating in the gay tent at Oktoberfest; MunichBears T-shirt.
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