Austria, Germany and Switzerland
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Group Leader: Andrea Phillips
Requested Return Date: 6/14/2024
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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.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Austria
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Day 2: Vienna
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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
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
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
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Day 4: Vienna • Salzburg • Munich
Travel via Salzburg to Munich
Orient yourself to the city of Salzburg with your Tour Director
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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.
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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
Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
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Day 6: Munich • Neuschwanstein • Tyrol region
Travel via Linderhof to the Tyrol region
Visit Linderhof Palace
See Neuschwanstein
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Day 7: Tyrol region • Liechtenstein • Lucerne
Travel via Liechtenstein to Lucerne
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Day 8: Lucerne
Take a cruise on Lake Lucerne
Take a walking tour of Lucerne
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Kapellbrücke
- Lake Lucerne
Ride to the top of a Swiss mountain
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Swiss Fondue Evening
Join us for a bit of Swiss tradition. Once you arrive at a beautiful farming village, your group will participate in hands-on activities like an interactive storytelling hour, Swiss wooden bowling, taking photos with Swiss props and dress, and even trying your hand at playing an Alpine horn. Afterwards you'll enjoy a delicious 3-course dinner, including the chance to try fondue—the Swiss national dish! All of this is accompanied by traditional Swiss music.
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Day 9: Lucerne • 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
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Austria
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Day 2: Vienna
Meet your Tour Director at the 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
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
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
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Day 4: Vienna • Salzburg • Munich
Travel via Salzburg to Munich
Orient yourself to the city of Salzburg with your Tour Director
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
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.
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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
Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
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Day 6: Munich • Neuschwanstein • Tyrol region
Travel via Linderhof to the Tyrol region
Visit Linderhof Palace
See Neuschwanstein
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Day 7: Tyrol region • Liechtenstein • Lucerne
Travel via Liechtenstein to Lucerne
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Day 8: Lucerne
Take a cruise on Lake Lucerne
Take a walking tour of Lucerne
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Kapellbrücke
- Lake Lucerne
Ride to the top of a Swiss mountain
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Swiss Fondue Evening
Join us for a bit of Swiss tradition. Once you arrive at a beautiful farming village, your group will participate in hands-on activities like an interactive storytelling hour, Swiss wooden bowling, taking photos with Swiss props and dress, and even trying your hand at playing an Alpine horn. Afterwards you'll enjoy a delicious 3-course dinner, including the chance to try fondue—the Swiss national dish! All of this is accompanied by traditional Swiss music.
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Day 9: Lucerne • 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
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (10 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
2 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides; 2 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director (4 with extension); 1 walking tour
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Entrances
Schönbrunn Palace; Classical concert in Vienna; Dachau; Linderhof Palace (pending availability); Heidelberg Castle wine barrel; Swiss Alps experience (with extension: Rhine River cruise; Cologne Cathedral; Museum of German History)
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
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