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Worldwide Escorted Bus Tours & River Cruises
Munich, Salzburg & Vienna
Spend a week seeing the magnificent cities of Munich, Salzburg, and Vienna. In addition to in-depth guided sightseeing in the main cities, highlight visits are included to King Ludwig’s fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein, a stop in Mondsee to see the church from the Sound of Music, Mozart’s birthplace in Salzburg, and Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna. Also overnight in the pretty city of Innsbruck in Tyrol and enjoy a Danube cruise (departure 1023 visits Melk Abbey instead) on the way to Vienna. An optional excursion to Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest in Berchtesgaden is available, and an entire day at leisure in Vienna allows the possibility to join an optional excursion to Bratislava, capital of Slovakia. You may also wish to visit one of the operetta concerts in one of Vienna’s elegant concert halls. A lovely trip for romantics.A good story starts with a good vacation. What story might you discover next?
Highlights:
Itinerary:
| Day #1 |
Arrive in Munich, Germany. Time to rest or to start exploring the Bavarian capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) |
| Day #2 |
Munich. Sightseeing with a Local Guide of Germany’s “Secret Capital” includes the Olympic Stadium, 1,000-foot-high Television Tower, MARIENPLATZ with the Old and the New Town Halls, and the gothic Frauenkirche. An optional excursion to Linderhof Castle and the Passion Play town of Oberammergau is available. (B) |
| Day #3 |
Munich–Neuschwanstein–Innsbruck, Austria–Salzburg. Drive into the garden-like landscapes of the Bavarian Alps and visit one of King Ludwig’s magnificent castles: NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE. On to Innsbruck in the Tyrolean Mountains and a walk through the quaint medieval lanes to Emperor Maximilian’s GOLDEN ROOF. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic drive to Salzburg. (B,D) |
| Day #4 |
Salzburg. A pleasant stroll with a Local Guide takes you through the historic center. Admire exquisite MIRABELL GARDENS, the Great Festival Hall, ST. PETER’S CHURCHYARD, and the monumental Domplatz. Also visit MOZART’S BIRTHPLACE in the charming Getreidegasse. Afternoon at leisure. Scenes from the Sound of Music will delight you both during the morning tour and on the available optional excursion to Berchtesgaden and Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest. (B) |
| Day #5 |
Salzburg–Mondsee–Vienna. This morning, stop for a picture of the Parish Church in Mondsee, which was used for the wedding scenes in the Sound of Music. Next, enjoy a leisurely DANUBE CRUISE (tour 1023 visits MELK ABBEY instead) along the most scenic section of the river, before arriving in Vienna, once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire. An optional excursion to the wine village of Grinzing is a possibility tonight. (B) |
| Day #6 |
Vienna. Start your guided sightseeing with a visit to magnificent SCHÖNBRUNN PALACE. Next, enjoy vistas of Prater Park with its giant Ferris wheel, and the United Nations City on the banks of the Danube River. Then, drive along Ring Boulevard, pass the State Opera House, the Jewish quarter, and stop at the Hofburg Palace, winter residence of the Austrian Imperial family. Marvel at the impressive courtyards, famous Heldenplatz, and awesome St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Tonight, why not take in an operetta concert in one of Vienna’s elegant concert halls? (B) |
| Day #7 |
At Leisure in Vienna. A whole day at leisure and lots to do! Don’t forget to savor Sachertorte and watch the jolly crowd in one of Vienna’s famous coffee houses. An optional excursion to Bratislava, capital of Slovakia, is available. Tonight, a farewell dinner is included to celebrate the success of your vacation. (B,D) |
| Day #8 |
Vienna. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
Hotels:
Munich Holiday Inn City Centre (F), Salzburg Crowne Plaza The Pitter (SF), Vienna Hilton Vienna am Stadtpark (D)
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Pricing Options:
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| 04/09/2011 | $1,499.00 | | 04/16/2011 | $1,529.00 | | 04/23/2011 | $1,529.00 | | 04/30/2011 | $1,529.00 | | 05/07/2011 | $1,529.00 | | 05/14/2011 | $1,529.00 | | 05/21/2011 | $1,529.00 | | 05/28/2011 | $1,549.00 | | 06/04/2011 | $1,549.00 | | 06/11/2011 | $1,549.00 | | 06/18/2011 | $1,549.00 | | 06/25/2011 | $1,549.00 | | 07/02/2011 | $1,549.00 | | 07/09/2011 | $1,549.00 | | 07/16/2011 | $1,529.00 | | 07/23/2011 | $1,499.00 | | 07/30/2011 | $1,499.00 | | 08/06/2011 | $1,499.00 | | 08/13/2011 | $1,499.00 | | 08/20/2011 | $1,529.00 | | 08/27/2011 | $1,549.00 | | 09/03/2011 | $1,549.00 | | 09/10/2011 | $1,549.00 | | 09/17/2011 | $1,549.00 | | 09/24/2011 | $1,549.00 | | 10/01/2011 | $1,529.00 | | 10/08/2011 | $1,529.00 | | 10/15/2011 | $1,529.00 | | 10/22/2011 | $1,499.00 |
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