Salzburg, Austria

Ettal Abbey

Visit One of the World’s Largest Benedictine Monasteries Discover Ettal Abbey, a Benedictine monastery known for its baroque basilica and enduring monastic traditions. Check out of your hotel and travel along the base of the Bavarian Alps, passing through traditional villages as you journey to Salzburg. Along the way, stop to visit Ettal Abbey, a 14th-century structure that was founded by Emperor Ludwig the Bavarian. Walk through this impressive baroque masterpiece with your guide and see the intricate details of its painted ceiling. Learn about the abbey’s past as one of the most important monasteries in the alpine region. For centuries, the monastery’s monks have brewed their own beer and produced their own liquor using ingredients harvested from the foothills of the Bavarian Alps. After your exploration of the abbey, enjoy a lunch of local dishes before continuing your transfer through the scenic Bavarian landscape to Salzburg. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.