JigEuro

Ok, heres the deal want to have these three definitly in my plan, now with spending money included I'd like to be at about between 10K-11K total for two adults. First time in europe and want to take advantage of Oktoberfest. Any help advice is great you guys have been big help so far. Early 30's, wanna see the world, main thing is Spain since we speak language and Oktoberfest since its once in lifetime expierence.

BigRuss

I thought Oktoberfest was annual.

JigEuro

Yes I know what Im insinuating is Munich is to be included because of such, I know the three countries are not too close but that's reason I threw in Germany because of Oktoberfest

PalenQ

If you do not want to see any places in between those three countries then consider flying between say London and Spain and Spain and Munich - if you want to see things in between then consider taking the train.

nytraveler

How long do you have for this trip?

Do you want/have time to see things in between? (Oktoberfest is fine for an evening - but certainly doesn;t make a trip to Munich - althouhg one can easily understand how Hitler managed to get the Nazi party started in these beer halls.)

ribeirasacra

now with spending money included I'd like to be at about between 10K-11K total for two adults.

What money system are you writing about?
What does that include? Airfares to and from "Europe"?
Airfares within Europe?
What else?

nytraveler

Agree - is that $ (US, CAN or AUS) or euros or pounds?

JigEuro

Includes airfare, to and within Europe, USD, some tours, transportation, hotels.

nytraveler

Yes, but for HOW many days?

ElendilPickle

From the other thread, it looks like the OP plans to spend three weeks in Europe.

Lee Ann

annhig

Here's the other thread to give some of the back story:

http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...p-463324-2.cfm

3 weeks, and they are wanting to compare what they can do themselves with a tour that has been put together by a TA.

janisj

So we aren't re-inventing the WHOLE wheel here - the OP has come a loooooong way. First plan was a gawd awful 'tour' put together for them. After LOTS of comments on 3 threads they are talking about just London, a couple of places in Spain and Munich/Oktoberfest. Three weeks total, $10,000/$11,000 budget.

JigEuro: Just a hint - very often those posting will not have seen your other posts/threads. It helps if you give enough detail/info on a new thread so folks have something to work with.

Three weeks into London, fly to either Barcelona or Madrid, train to the other city, fly from Madrid or Barcelona to Munich. That is an easy/doable 3 week plan.

Fly open jaw (Multi city) in to London home from Munich. Then book London/Spain and Spain/Munich flights separately on one of the budget carriers.

janisj

Was trying to post but had all sorts of problems (probably because annhig's post was at the same time)

annhig

hi again, JigEuro,

looks as if flying will be the easiest way to get between your chosen venues. Easyjet are a pretty good "cheap" airline - they fly from Barcelona to London,[Gatwick] and from Gatwick to Munich.

as you are spanish speakers, I suggest flying into Madrid, getting the train to Barcelona, flying to London, and then flying to Munich. those flights will be quite reasonable if you book far enough in advance, and you can use public transport to get into the cities in question. [between Gatwick and London there is a rail service that takes you right into the centre].

that should give you plenty of time to explore each area but give you sufficient variety to make the trip interesting.

good luck.

nytraveler

Be aware that the budget airlines often have very stringent rules for luggage (1 carry-on of a small size - ano extra personal item) and limited checked luggage. So be sure you can make the sizes and weights before you book - and buy extra checked luggage weight in advance if you will need it.