ITINERARY
Monday - USA
Depart the USA to Frankfurt.
Tuesday - Heidelberg
Upon arrival at Frankfurt airport we are
met by our tour escort and European motor coach. We enjoy a panoramic tour of the old town of Frankfurt before driving swiftly
to picture book Heidelberg, the romantic medieval city on the banks of the River Neckar. Our sightseeing will include a visit
to the CASTLE RUINS, home of the Student Prince; we will also see the famous Stone Bridge and the University, one of the oldest
in the world. Dinner and overnight at our hotel in the Heidelberg. (D)
Wednesday - Lucerne
This morning drive through the Black Forest,
past Hansel and Gretel villages in the heart of the mysterious fairytale country. We visit the roaring RHINE FALLS at Schaffhausen,
truly a photographer's paradise. Cross the border into Switzerland and drive to Zurich, Switzerland's largest city and one
of the world's most important financial centers. We will see the Grossmunster Cathedral (Zwingli's Church), and the fine lakeshore
district before continuing southwards to Lake Lucerne set in an indescribably beautiful mountain and lake setting. Evening
dinner at hotel.(B,D
Thursday - Oberammergau
Our morning sightseeing tour of Lucerne, will include
the beautiful Lion Monument, the Kapell Bridge and the Spreuer Bridge as well as the elegant, flower covered promenades. Drive
to the tiny principality of Liechtenstein, where we pause to view Vaduz Castle. Then on across the mighty Arlberg Pass to
Inssbruck, Rococo capital of the Austrian Tyrol, where our sightseeing will include the famous Maria Theresiastrasse and the
Golden Roof of the Emperor Mazzimillian. Continue this evening to Oberammergau area for overnight. Evening dinner at hotel.
(B,D)
Friday - Oberammergau
The history of the Passion Play at Oberammergau goes
back to 1634, when the village of Oberammergau was miraculously saved from the ravages of the Black Death. Since that date,
the play has been performed every ten years on the decade. The day is set aside for the event. This unique occasion is literally
a "once-in-a-lifetime" event. Lunch and Dinner at hotel. (B,L,D)
Saturday - Salzburg
A drive today through breathtaking alpine scenery as
we pass snow capped mountains and picturesque villages on our way to the "Sound of Music" city of Salzburg. Dinner and overnight
in Salzburg.(B,D)
Sunday - Salzburg
Our morning sightseeing will include the Cathedral, Getreidegasse
pedestrian shopping street, Hohensalzburg Medieval Fortress and the Mirabell Palace. A visit will also be made to the BIRTHPLACE
of the famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The balance of the day is at leisure. Evening dinner at hotel.(B,D)
Monday - Munich
Today, yet more splendid scenery awaits us today as we
drive to Munich, the lively capital of the Bavarian region of Germany. Our afternoon sightseeing will include the Marienplatz
with the gothic Town Hall, Frauenkirche, Residenz Palace, Nymphenburg and other points of interest. Farewell dinner and overnight
at hotel.(B,D)
Tuesday - USA
Transfer to Munich Airport for departure flight to your hometown.
(B)
