Germany and the Alps

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9 or 11 days

Rothenburg, Munich, Lucerne region, Heidelberg, extension to Rhineland

From Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, follow in the footsteps of genius. Immersed in Alpine landscapes and rich cultural history, you’ll quickly understand why these countries have inspired artists for centuries. Explore the expansive German countryside that inspired Beethoven to write his nine symphonies, and Heidelberg Castle, where Goethe wrote poetry in the gardens. Who knows—you may find your muse, too.

Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Germany and the Alps tour

Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany

Day 2: Frankfurt • Rothenburg

Meet your Tour Director at the airportTravel to Rothenburg

Day 3: Rothenburg • Munich

Take a tour of Rothenburg

Travel to Munich

Day 4: 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 5: Munich

Add this in-depth excursion:

Salzburg and the salt mines

Start your full-day excursion in the picturesque village of Berchtesgaden, where you’ll take an exciting underground tour via train, boat, and wooden slides through the 450-year-old salt mines. Continue on to Salzburg for a guided tour of the city of Mozart.

Day 6: Munich • Neuschwanstein • Liechtenstein • Lucerne region

Travel via Neuschwanstein and Liechtenstein to Lucerne region

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

Visit Ehrenberg Castle

Day 7: Lucerne region

Take a walking tour of Lucerne

With your Tour Director you will see: