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Austria, Germany and Switzerland

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10 or 12 days

Vienna, Salzburg, Munich, Tyrol region, Liechtenstein, Lucerne region, Heidelberg


An age-old folkloric heritage is alive and well in the villages, towns, and big cities of Central Europe. Visiting the Glockenspiel in Munich and the spectacular Alpine mountains of Lucerne conjures up ancient stories and fables. And in Vienna, you can practically hear Mozart and Beethoven’s symphonies as you walk in their footsteps. Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Austria, Germany and Switzerland tour

Day 1: Fly overnight to Austria

Day 2: Vienna

Meet your Tour Director at the destination airport

Day 3: Vienna

Visit Schönbrunn Palace

Take a guided tour of Vienna

With your expert local guide you will see:

  • Ringstrasse
  • Parliament building
  • Neues Rathaus
  • Hofburg Palace 

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Viennese waltz dancing

Viennese waltz dancing

Experience the elegance and grandeur of the traditional Austrian waltz, the world’s oldest form of ballroom dance. During an optional two-and-a-half-hour lesson, you’ll discover the long and complex relationship between dance and city as you learn to turn and step with the best.

Enjoy a wiener schnitzel dinner

Enjoy an evening of classical music

Day 4: Vienna • Salzburg • Munich

Travel via Salzburg to Munich

Explore Salzburg on your own

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Salzburg Sound of Music Tour

Salzburg Sound of Music Tour

You might recognize Salzburg as the backdrop of "The Sound of Music." On guided tour around the city, you'll see famous landmarks from the film, including the Mirabell Gardens, and the ornate fountain.

Day 5: Munich

Take a guided tour of Munich

With your expert local guide you will see:

  • Olympic Stadium
  • Residenz
  • Marienplatz

Take a walking tour of Munich

With your Tour Director you will see:

  • Munich Cathedral
  • New Town Hall
  • Hofbräuhaus

Take an excursion to Dachau

Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site

Day 6: Munich • Tyrol region

Travel via Linderhof to the Tyrol region

Visit Linderhof Palace

Stop for a photo as you catch a glimpse of Neuschwanstein Castle

Day 7: Tyrol region • Liechtenstein • Lucerne region

Travel via Liechtenstein to Lucerne region

Day 8: Lucerne region

Take a walking tour of Lucerne

With your Tour Director you will see:

  • Lion Monument
  • Kapellbrücke
  • Lake Lucerne

Take a cruise on Lake Lucerne

Ride to the top of a Swiss mountain

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Swiss folklore evening

Swiss folklore evening

Enjoy an evening full of Alpine charm. You'll experience a bit of Swiss tradition through yodeling, horn blowing, or fun folk games. And be sure to pack your appetite for a classic meal, including fondue, the iconic melted cheese dish.

Day 9: Lucerne region • Heidelberg

Travel via Freiburg to Heidelberg

Explore Freiburg on your own

Visit Heidelberg Castle and its famous wine barrel

Take a walking tour of Heidelberg

Day 10: Depart for home


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Day 10: Rhineland

Travel to Rhineland

Enjoy a Rhine River cruise

Take a walking tour of Koblenz

Day 11: Rhineland

Take an excursion to Bonn and Cologne

See Bonn

Visit the Haus der Geschichte

Visit the Haribo Factory Store

Visit Cologne Cathedral

Day 12: Depart for home



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