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.

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Day 1: Fly overnight to Austria

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

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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

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.

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 Neuschwanstein to the Tyrol region

Take an excursion to Linderhof

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 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

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Swiss fondue evening

Savor a taste of Swiss culture as you enjoy a fondue meal, the country’s national dish that consists of delicious melted cheese and a lot of bread. Then, experience a bit of Swiss tradition in the form of: yodeling and Alpine horns, or folk games. (Just remember to pack your appetite.)

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