Highlights of Germany & Austria

Begin your first day in the capital of Bavaria with a Hop on/off tour. Discover all the major sights of Munich on a double-decker bus. Highlights include City Hall in Marienplatz, Karlsplatz with Stachus, the Opera and the BMW World. In addition, the tour passes the Palace of Nymphenburg, the Olympic Grounds as well as the Siegestor near the English Garden. A complete tour lasts 2.5 hours. Of course, getting on and off ads to the total duration of the tour. Overnight at the hotel in Munich. (B)

Travel through the scenic German countryside on your way to the legendary extravagance of the German castles Neuschwanstein and Linderhof. Known for their elaborate construction and world-famous architecture, these two extraordinary structures were dreamed up by Germany’s own Ludwig II. You’ll soon find out why many believe Neuschwanstein inspired Disney’s storybook castles–get ready to feel like you’re living a real-life fairy tale. Overnight at the hotel in Munich. (B)

Take your private transfer to the train station this morning. Board a train and sit back for the two and a half hour journey to Salzburg. Upon arrival at Salzburg Train Station meet your car and transfer to the hotel. Check in and spend the rest of day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Salzburg. (B)

This morning start exploring the city of Mozart and Sound of Music. Take in the sights on a Hop on – Hop off bus tour. Set your own pace, get on and off at any of the stops. This tour is the best way to see the important sights of the city. Make sure you cover Mirabell Palace, Mozart’s Residence, Trinity Church, Horse Pond, Festival Halls, Hellbrunn Palace, Palace of Frohnburg, Nonnberg Abbey, and Mozart Square. Stroll through the streets in the in the Old Town and take a break at one of the numerous cafes. Make sure to buy some Mozartkugeln chocolate. Overnight at the hotel in Salzburg. (B)

Take your private transfer to the train station this morning. Board a train and sit back for the three hour journey to Vienna. Upon arrival at Vienna Train Station meet your car and transfer to the hotel. Check in and spend the rest of day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Vienna. (B)

Today start exploring Austria’s capital city. See Vienna in a relaxing way with a Hop on – Hop off bus tour. Set your own pace, get on and off at any of the 35 stops, as often as you wish. Make sure to check out the shopping along the Graben in the Old Town. Also remember to visit one of the famous Viennese cafes. Sample the original Sacher cake at Café Sacher and enjoy good food at one of Vienna’s bistros or Beisl as they are known locally. Overnight at the hotel in Vienna. (B)

This tour is a perfect extension to your city trip to Vienna. The half-day bus tour takes you through the Vienna Woods to the memorial chapel of Mayerling, the Abbey Heiligenkreuz and the Seegrotte Hinterbrühl, which is Europe’s biggest underground lake. On this bus tour you travel outside of Vienna to the southern part of the Vienna Woods, passing the former Roman spa town of Baden and driving through the romantic Helen’s valley. Enjoy the ride in our comfortable coach while outside the beautiful landscape passes by on our way to Mayerling and Heiligenkreutz. Last stop on our bus tour is the Seegrotte Hinterbrühl, where Europe’s biggest underground lake awaits you. By boat we travel through the mystically lighted galleries. Overnight at the hotel in Vienna. (B)

Say Auf Wiedersehen to Vienna and take your private transfer to Vienna Airport. (B)