ITINERARY
Sunday,
July 4th - USA
Depart the USA to Frankfurt.
Monday,
July 5th - 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)
Tuesday, July 6th -
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
Wednesday, July 7th - 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)
Thursday, July 8th - 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)
Friday, July 9th - 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)
Saturday,
July 10th - 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)
Sunday,
July 11th - 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)
Monday, July 12th - USA
Transfer to Munich Airport for departure
flight to your hometown. (B)