1) What kind of weather can I expect in Bavaria in late September?
Average daytime temperatures in September range from mid-60s to low -80’s, but it can get cooler in the late evenings and night. Rain is also likely at this time of year. Participants should bring a lightweight, waterproof jacket or a small umbrella.

2) Can I arrive before or remain after the sojourn?
Yes. If you would like to arrive at the start location in advance or remain at the end location after the sojourn has concluded, Scholarly Sojourns can help you arrange your hotel accommodation and is often able to secure attractive rates. Please indicate these preferences to us after you have registered for a particular sojourn.

3) How much walking will be required on this sojourn?
All participants should be comfortable walking up to a mile at a time and capable of climbing up to three flights of stairs at a time.

4) I am a single traveler.  Can you help me find a roommate?
Scholarly Sojourns will do all we can to match single travelers with a suitable roommate if they desire. But we cannot guarantee that roommates will be available. Therefore all single travelers should register as such and be prepared to pay the single traveler rate should a roommate not be identified.

5) Is this sojourn appropriate for children?
This sojourn is not appropriate for children or anyone under the age of eighteen.

The following book provides an excellent background for this sojourn:

Beer: Tap Into the Art and Science of Brewing. Bamforth, Charles. Oxford University Press, New York. 2003.

The meeting point for this sojourn is the Hotel Carlton Astoria in Munich. Participants making their own travel arrangements should plan to arrive between 10:00 and 12:00 on the first day of the Sojourn. You will be greeted by your Scholarly Sojourns Tour Director who will assist you with check in. The first official activity begins at 14:00 that day.

Optional air packages from: $1,198/person
Air packages include round-trip, international airfare from select North American gateways, airport transfers in the destination, and 100% travel assurance. This travel package can be booked once you have registered for this sojourn and paid the deposit of $500 per traveler. Scholarly Sojourns can help arrange your travel from any worldwide.