Morning: Your Delta Air Lines flight lands at Munich Airport where you’ll collect luggage and meet the pre‑booked shuttle to the city. The shuttle takes about 45 minutes to the Hilton Munich City, where a spacious family room awaits.
Afternoon: After checking in, enjoy a light lunch at the hotel’s restaurant and take a leisurely walk to nearby Marienplatz to admire the historic Glockenspiel.
Evening: Dine at a traditional Bavarian tavern such as Hofbräuhaus, then return to the hotel for an early night to recover from the flight.
Find HotelsMorning: Start with a stroll through the English Garden, stopping at the Chinese Tower beer garden for a snack. The kids will love watching surfers on the Eisbach wave.
Afternoon: Visit the interactive Deutsches Museum, perfect for a 9‑year‑old curious about science and technology. Afterwards, hop on a tram to the BMW Museum for a quick glimpse of automotive history.
Evening: Return to the hotel, freshen up, and enjoy dinner at the hotel’s Hilton Grill or explore nearby restaurants in the pedestrian‑friendly Altstadt.
Find HotelsMorning: Board a regional train from Munich Hauptbahnhof to Füssen (≈2 h). Alternatively, a rented car or a guided tour can provide more flexibility for the family.
Afternoon: Take a short bus ride from Füssen to the foot of Neuschwanstein Castle. Join the audio‑guided tour (in English) and explore the fairy‑tale interiors while the child imagines Disney‑like scenes.
Evening: Return to Munich by train (or car) and unwind with a casual dinner at Viktualienmarkt food stalls, sampling local sausages and pretzels.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit the majestic Residenz Palace and its Treasury, offering a glimpse into Bavarian royalty. The nearby Odeonsplatz provides a beautiful backdrop for photos.
Afternoon: Spend time at the Munich Zoo (Tierpark Hellabrunn), a favorite for children with its expansive animal habitats and playgrounds.
Evening: Enjoy a relaxed dinner cruise on the Isar River, offering illuminated city views before heading back to the Hilton for a restful night.
Find HotelsMorning: Pack and check out of the Hilton Munich City. Store luggage at the hotel’s concierge while you enjoy a final stroll through the Maximilianstrasse shopping boulevard.
Afternoon: Take the airport shuttle back to Munich Airport for your Delta flight home, reflecting on a memorable family adventure.
Evening: Arrive back in Atlanta, concluding the trip.
Find HotelsIf you wish to extend the trip, add a day to explore the nearby Bavarian town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber or enjoy a full day at the Lake Starnberg area. To shorten the itinerary, skip the evening river cruise and replace the zoo visit with a quick stop at the Munich Central Station’s Play Area, allowing an earlier departure from the city.