Exploring the Alpine Countries

br />Discover storybook castles and glittering palaces amidst stunning Alpine vistas as you explore Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Begin in Vienna with a visit to Schoenbrunn Palace. Enjoy a Mozart dinner concert at centuries-old St. Peter’s Restaurant in Salzburg, the "City of Music." Travel through the Black Forest, visiting Oberammergau, famous for the Passion Play and expert woodcarvers. Enjoy picture stops at Bavaria’s famous castle, Neuschwanstein, and the Chateau de Chillon on Lake Geneva. Enjoy two nights in the alpine village of Zermatt, Switzerland, at the foot of the Matterhorn, and two nights in Lucerne, “the Swiss Paradise on the Lake.”

Day 1: Overnight Flight
Half timber houses, vineyards, yodelers and some of the world's most picturesque villages await you. You'll explore Europe's most picturesque countries: Austria, Germany (Bavaria) and Switzerland following your overnight flight.

Day 2: Vienna, Austria - Tour Begins
Your tour begins in Vienna. Tonight, meet your fellow travelers at a special welcome dinner, complete with local entertainers, in the quaint wine making village of Grinzing.

Day 3: Vienna
Get to know Vienna this morning during a locally guided tour that showcases its architectural marvels. You will visit the incredible Schoenbrunn Palace and see impressive St. Stephan's Cathedral. This afternoon enjoy free time to explore the avenues of Vienna or visit one of its many museums.

Day 4: Vienna - Salzburg
After a short drive through the countryside, enjoy a lovely cruise along the Danube, one of the most important waterways in Europe. Later, make a stop at the Benedictine Melk Abbey before continuing to the “City of Music,” Salzburg. Tonight, enjoy dinner at the centuries-old St. Peter’s Restaurant.

Day 5: Salzburg
Discover the splendor of Salzburg up close on a leisurely-paced walking tour of the Old Town. Some of the amazing sights you will see include the Cathedral, Mozart’s birthplace and Mirabell Gardens.

Day 6: Salzburg - Munich, Germany - Oberammergau
Today you travel to Germany. In Munich, you’ll feel the energy of this lively and fascinating city during a tour that highlights Olympic Park, the world-famous Glockenspiel, and Marienplatz, a beautiful square surrounded by shops, restaurants and cafes. Later in the day you arrive at your home for the next two nights - the quaint village of Oberammergau, renowned for wood carvings and the Passion Play.

Day 7: Oberammergau - Innsbruck, Austria - Oberammergau
Enjoy the scenery of the spectacular Bavarian Alps en route to enchanting Innsbruck, located in Tyrolean Austria. Walk through the charming pedestrian streets and see such landmarks as The Golden Roof on a locally guided tour. You’ll find it easy to understand why this city, during the 14th century, was the center of European culture and politics as you wind through the narrow cobblestone streets.

Day 8: Oberammergau - Black Forest
Today fairy tales come to life with a picture stop at Bavaria’s most famous castle, King Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein. Next, you are off to the heart of the stunning Black Forest, a region famous for its artisans who create authentic cuckoo clocks, Hummels and wood carvings!

Day 9: Black Forest - Bern, Switzerland - Zermatt
Welcome to Switzerland! During your first stop, enjoy a panoramic tour of Bern where Albert Einstein calculated the details of his theory of relativity. Later, visit one of the most photographed castles in the world, the Chateau de Chillon, located on serene Lake Geneva. Your day ends in the relaxing pedestrian village of Zermatt in the Swiss Alps. Take a stroll and breathe in the fresh Alpine air.

Day 10: Zermatt
After an orientation tour of this mountain resort village, the remainder of your day is at leisure. Get an up-close look at the famed Matterhorn, enjoy lunch at a local café, or just relax and explore at your own pace.

Day 11: Zermatt - Grimsel Pass - Lucerne
Views of glaciers, crystal clear rivers and snow-capped mountains will invigorate you as you travel through the spectacular scenery of the Grimsel Pass. Your final destination is the “Swiss Paradise on the Lake,” the city of Lucerne.

Day 12: Lucerne
This morning, embark on a scenic walking tour of this picturesque town, including a stroll through the romantic old town. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to explore the best Lucerne has to offer. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner toasting the end of an incredible tour.

Day 13: Lucerne - Tour Ends
Your tour ends today in Lucerne.

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
4/12/2012 - 4/24/2012	$2,349
5/10/2012 - 5/22/2012	$2,649
5/31/2012 - 6/12/2012	$2,649
6/21/2012 - 7/3/2012	$2,649
7/12/2012 - 7/24/2012	$2,649
7/19/2012 - 7/31/2012	$2,649
8/23/2012 - 9/4/2012	$2,699
9/6/2012 - 9/18/2012	$2,699
9/13/2012 - 9/25/2012	$2,699
9/20/2012 - 10/2/2012	$2,699
10/11/2012 - 10/23/2012	$2,699
4/18/2013 - 4/30/2013	$2,649
Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator.
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