Austria, Germany and Switzerland
An age-old folkloric heritage is alive and well in the villages, towns, and big cities of Central Europe.
At the Glockenspiel in Munich, in the spectacular Alpine mountains of Lucerne, at the fairy-tale castle of Neuschwanstein, the images and atmosphere conjure up ancient stories and fables. Learn to waltz for your own fairy-tale ball, then become momentary kings and queens of Neuschwanstein Castle.
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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 PalaceTake 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
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Day 4: Vienna • Salzburg • Munich
Travel via Salzburg to Munich
Take a walking tour of Salzburg
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Old Town
- Mozart's birthplace
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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 Neuschwanstein to the Tyrol region
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Day 7: Tyrol region • Liechtenstein • Lucerne
Travel via Liechtenstein to Lucerne
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Day 8: Lucerne
Take a tour of Lucerne
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Kapellbrücke
- Lake Luzern
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Swiss Alps Experience
Venture to the roof of the Swiss Alps, atop one of the majestic peaks that tower over charming Lucerne. Take a boat across Lake Lucerne (in season) and ride a cog railway to the top of either Mount Pilatus (best known for its steep railway and its iconic craggy summit) or Mount Rigi (beloved for its original mountain railway and its history as a favorite spot of Mark Twain). Enjoy the splendid views of the quaint villages and fields of Switzerland as you trek along the mountain with your group. (Note: Warm clothes and appropriate shoes recommended).
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Swiss 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
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Rhineland
Travel to the Rhineland
Take a cruise on the Rhine River
Take a walking tour of Koblenz
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Day 11: Rhineland
Visit the Museum of German HistorySee Bonn
Visit the Haribo Factory Store
Visit Cologne Cathedral -
Day 12: 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 PalaceTake 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
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Day 4: Vienna • Salzburg • Munich
Travel via Salzburg to Munich
Take a walking tour of Salzburg
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Old Town
- Mozart's birthplace
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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 Neuschwanstein to the Tyrol region
Visit Neuschwanstein Castle -
Day 7: Tyrol region • Liechtenstein • Lucerne
Travel via Liechtenstein to Lucerne
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Day 8: Lucerne
Take a tour of Lucerne
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Kapellbrücke
- Lake Luzern
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Swiss Alps Experience
Venture to the roof of the Swiss Alps, atop one of the majestic peaks that tower over charming Lucerne. Take a boat across Lake Lucerne (in season) and ride a cog railway to the top of either Mount Pilatus (best known for its steep railway and its iconic craggy summit) or Mount Rigi (beloved for its original mountain railway and its history as a favorite spot of Mark Twain). Enjoy the splendid views of the quaint villages and fields of Switzerland as you trek along the mountain with your group. (Note: Warm clothes and appropriate shoes recommended).
Add this in-depth excursion:
Swiss 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 tour of Heidelberg -
Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Rhineland
Travel to the Rhineland
Take a cruise on the Rhine River
Take a walking tour of Koblenz
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Day 11: Rhineland
Visit the Museum of German HistorySee Bonn
Visit the Haribo Factory Store
Visit Cologne Cathedral -
Day 12: Depart for home
I am so lucky and happy I went onto this trip. I wish I could go back and do it all again with the same people. I went out of my comfort zone and made so many great friends. Before this trip I read some ...Truly an Amazing Experience!
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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); 3 walking tours
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Entrances
Schönbrunn; Dachau; Neuschwanstein Castle; Heidelberg Castle wine barrel; With extension: Rhine River Cruise; Cologne Cathedral; Beethoven House; Haus der Geschichte
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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.
Guaranteed lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
