CastlesOfTheWorld.com is an index to all-inclusive English-language castles tours in Germany and Central Europe, to a wealth of general and specific information about castles, and to great deals on castle and other tours all over the world.
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www.castlesoftheworld.de offers small-group English-language tours in Germany and Central Europe, featuring inside visits at the most impressive castles and palaces. |
www.castles.org is a long-established information source for castle lovers of all ages and circumstances, from curious children to those seeking to buy a castle of their own. |
AffordableTours.com evolved from the original castles tours into a major travel service offering castle and general tours from all major tour companies at extremely attractive prices. |
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Bavarian Castles Tour
King Ludwig II's Castles |
River Castles Tour The German Rivers Rhine, Moselle, Neckar and Main and their Castles |
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Christmas Markets Tour
King Ludwig II's Castles and |
Imperial Castles Tour Castles of Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary |
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Bavarian Castles Tour King Ludwig II's Castles and the Bavarian Lakes |
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Discover the wonderful castles of King Ludwig II and the beauty of Bavaria's lakes and countryside. Highlights include the Neuschwanstein, Hohenschwangau, Linderhof, and Herrenchiemsee castles, Fuessen, Zugspitze, Oberammergau, Munich, Nymphenburg, Hofbraeuhaus, Wieskirche, Andechs, Lindau, Lake Constance, and Mainau. All castle visits include inside tours with guides and plenty of time to explore on your own. |
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River Castles Tour The German Rivers Rhine, Moselle, Neckar and main and their Castles |
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Travel back in time to the castles that dominated the German rivers. For hundreds of years the Rhine has ranked as one of Europe's most popular travel destinations because it is truly one of the most beautiful in Germany. Spend plenty of time in this UNESCO Heritage region discovering the rivers, castles and ruins, cities and towns, and tales and legends of the Rhine and its tributaries Moselle, Neckar and Main. Tour inside untouched ancient castles and massive ruins, cathedrals, fortresses, and walled medieval cities. |
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Christmas Markets Tour King Ludwig II's Castles and the Bavarian Christmas Markets |
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Marvel at the fascinating Christmas markets of Germany and Austria, do as much or as little Christmas shopping as you wish, and still see many of the features of the Bavarian Castles tour. Highlights include the Neuschwanstein, Hohenschwangau, Linderhof, and Herrenchiemsee castles, Innsbruck, Fuessen, Kempten, Oberammergau, Munich, Nymphenburg, Hofbraeuhaus, and Wieskirche - the Church in the Meadow. |
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Imperial Castles Tour Castles of Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary |
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Tour the legacies of the centuries when European imperial emperors and countries competed to build the largest, most ornate, and most expensive castles and palaces. Castle, palace and regional highlights include the Residence and Hofbraeuhaus in Munich, the Golden Roof in Innsbruck, Fortress Hohensalzburg, Castle Hellbrunn and Mirabell Gardens in Salzburg, Cesky Krumlov, Hluboka and Prague Castle in the Czech Republic, Schoenbrunn in Vienna, the Castle in Bratislava, and Parliament and Fishermen's Bastion in Budapest. |
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Castles Tours Features |
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The Castles of the World organization ( www.castles.org ) began as an internet site for sharing photographs, information and impressions of castles in 1995 – and much of that information has been kept online and available for public use. Some of the most popular sections are indexed here. Read more: The Origins of Castles of the World Tours: Antiquity Meets The Internet |
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Castles Architecture The Architecture section page has links to individual pages on drawbridges, gateways, tower keeps, windows styles, and everything else you'd need to know to design your own castle. Also pages on Roman and other early castles, residential and military styles, and castle architecture history. |
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Glossary - find out precisely what a "parapet" is, and the meaning of other castle terms from A (aisle) to Y (yett) Bibliography - thirty books on castle types and specific castles Search - search for names or terms within the www.castles.org articles Showcase - information on individual castles from all over the world
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This section is packed full of information for kids (and castle novices). The main sections are:
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Castles Hotels Listings of castles which have been converted into hotels, bed and breakfasts with a medieval character, and hotels near castles – in countries from A (Austria) to U (USA). |
Castles for Sale Fulfill a dream. Own a castle. Castles for Sale, Castles to Buy, and Castles to Rent. Also professional advice on castle conservation and restoration. |
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Castles of the World Tours History Online The original Castles of the World tours were all organized, publicized, promoted and booked via the internet, and the Castles of the World organization has maintained its information files and history online. |
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Customer Testimonials (2000 - 2002) Best Castles of Britain and Ireland Tour (2002) Newsletter Archives (2001 - 2003)
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AffordableTours.com represents every major tour and cruise operator and offers hundreds of travel options.
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AffordableTours.com's Tours pages list adventures by about three dozen major tours companies, including ... |
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Affordable's Cruises pages list packages from over a dozen cruise lines, including operators such as ... |
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The River Cruises pages list river cruises by a dozen major river cruise companies, including ... |
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Member of the Castles of the World Copyright © 1995 - 20078Castles of the World ( www.castles.org ) Last updated December 27, 2007 |
All castle visits include inside tours with experienced guides and
plenty of time on your own
