10-Day Austria-Germany adventure

None scheduled 2009

Day one: Our adventure begins as we board an overnight flight via Icelandair to Frankfurt, Germany. In flight services include complimentary meals and a movie.

Day two: We’ll land in Iceland early in the morning, and change planes.  After a short stretch break at Keflavik airport, we’ll continue our journey.  At mid-day we’ll arrive in Frankfurt and connect with our bus driver and board our private coach bus.

We’ll then proceed Southward to Bavaria.  We’ll follow the “Romantic Road” and arrive late afternoon in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.  Rothenburg is without a doubt one of Europe’s most beautiful medieval walled city.  We’ll have dinner together and in the evening, we’ll stroll through the handsome half-timbered buildings, the narrow winding cobble streets, before we catch up on our rest.

Day three: This morning we’ll drive to Munich.  En route, we’ll stop in Dachau to visit the concentration camp memorial, built by the Naziz in 1933- a tragic reminder of man’s inhumanity.  Afternoon walking tour of Munich with stops at the Rathaus, and its Glockenspiel on Marienplatz. After our tour we’ll spend the evening at the Hofbrauhaus: the most famous beer garden in the world, as dinner is on your own.  If you prefer a more subdued evening with less “umpa” music, Munich is filled with little sidewalk cafes that will offer the atmosphere you are looking for.

Day four: We’ll go through the rolling countryside to visit Neuschwanstein: one of King Ludwig II’s castles.

This romantic structure inspired Disney’s Cinderella castle, and is one of Bavaria’s popular landmarks.

Day five: Time to head to Vienna to immerse ourselves in the capital of music of the world.  Stop in Salzkammergut and Linz along the way.  Evening walking tour of Vienna.

Day six: Free day in Vienna. Today you can walk at your own pace: visit St-Stephen cathedral, the museum district or the Hofburg palace…the choice is yours. An evening concert is possible if Mozart or Strauss are on your list of favorites. Enjoy!

Day seven: Travel to Salzburg, home of Mozart,

And the setting of the popular musical “The Sound Of Music”. We’ll spend the afternoon in town with a delightful walking tour of the handsome city center. Visit of its squares, immense cathedral, Mirabell Gardens and Getreidegasse: the city’s quaint shopping center.

Day eight: Are you ready for our morning “Sound Of Music Tour”…on bicycles?  If pedaling is not one of your favorite things, maybe walking through the hills to make sure they’re still alive will do. After the bicycle tour, the rest of the day is free for you to do as you please.

Day nine: Today is an open day for you to enjoy alone or in small groups. Ask us for a list of options.  Evening farewell dinner together to celebrate the close of our alpine adventure.

Day ten: After breakfast, we’ll head to Munich to catch our afternoon flight. Return home with delightful memories of castles, alpine landscapes, enchanting cities and a wealth of new friends.

“So long, good bye, aufwiedershen, adieu…”  und “Danke schon”.

Inclusions:

* Airfare via Icelandair to Frankfurt & back via Munich.

* Hotels with breakfast.

* Private deluxe coach bus.

* Airport transfers.

* Welcome dinner.

* Farewell dinner.

* All guided walking tours in Rothenburg, Munich, Vienna & Salzburg.

* Entry fees to Dachau.

* Entry fees to Neuschwanstein.

* Sound of Music bicycle tour in Salzburg….

Not included:

* Museum visits done during free time.

* Subway tickets.

* Lunches & some dinners.

* Tips to hotel & restaurant personnel.

* Departure tax and fuel charge assessed by Icelandair in the amount of $311. (Subject to change.)

All prices are based on double occupancy.  Single room supplement of $400.