FUN IN MUNICH, THE ALPS, ALONG THE RHINE.
Get ready for the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany!
The Alps... the Rhine... Experience the fun, the pleasure, the beauty of Germany and Austria. The world-famous Oktoberfest, held each autumn, is one of the liveliest events in all of Europe. Sing to traditional German bands. Cruise on the Rhine and see the castles and vineyards along this great river.
Our home base is the Garmisch area, where you can enjoy the beauty of the Alps.
Visit Innsbruck, Salzburg, and Garmisch. Enjoy a beer at Munich's Hofbrauhaus. Visit 16th century Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber.
Your Itinerary
Day 1:
1st DAY - USA and Frankfurt
Fly this evening from your departure city to Frankfurt. Cocktails, dinner and continental breakfast will be served in flight. There is also a movie for your in-flight enjoyment.
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Day 2:
2nd DAY: Rhine Cruise
Arrive Frankfurt in the morning, local time. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Morning at leisure.
This afternoon enjoy a delightful cruise on the Rhine. See the vineyards of the famous Rhine wines, the many barges on this busy waterway and perhaps best of all, the fairy tale castles around almost every bend in the river. After your cruise, arrive at Rudesheim am Rhine.
Dinner and entertainment are included this evening at the delightful Rudesheimer Schloss, one of the Rhine's most popular restaurants. Enjoy some of the finest wine in Europe, excellent food and entertainment ... a great setting for your first evening in Germany.
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Day 3:
3rd DAY: Munich Oktoberfest - Tyrol Alps
Depart Frankfurt this morning and proceed south to Munich.
Lunch and beer are included today at the OKTOBERFEST. This world-famous festival held each year at Munich's Theresienwiese, is one of the liveliest events in all Europe.
Delicious Bavarian beer flows in the seven festively decorated tents where guests sing, dine and dance to the accompaniment of traditional German brass bands. Whole oxen, suckling pigs and thousands of chickens are roasted on the spit, while the festival grounds throb to fun and merriment. Depart the Oktoberfest in the late afternoon and proceed south into the Alps, arriving at your four star hotel in the early evening.
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Day 4:
4th Day: Innsbruck
This morning is at leisure to enjoy the beautiful Alpine scenery.
Afternoon excursion to INNSBRUCK.
Located on the River Inn, Innsbruck is the capital of the Tyrol. Explore this delightful city, scene of the 1976 Olympic Games.
Stroll in the quaint Old City, filled with interesting buildings, some dating back to medieval times. Don't miss seeing the famous Golden Roof in the Old City.
Tyrolean hats and walking sticks are popular souvenirs of Innsbruck.
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Day 5:
5th Day: Salzburg
This morning follow the River Inn east along the Tyrol and arrive at Salzburg, Austria's City of Music. Mozart was born in Salzburg and the Sound of Music was filmed here.
Enjoy sightseeing in this famous city. Visit the Cathedral, built in the early 17th century with a capacity for 10,500 worshippers. Nearby is the Benedictine Abbey of St. Peter, dating from 847. It's the oldest abbey in Austria. See the house where Mozart was born and where, at age five, he composed the first of 626 works.
This afternoon is at leisure in Salzburg to stroll among the quaint, narrow streets of the Old Town and walk along the River. The best view of the city is from one of the bridges over the Salzach. You can also take the cable railway to Salzburg's most spectacular attraction, Hohensalzburg Fortress. Dating from the 12th century, Hohensalzburg is built on a mountain plateau with a commanding view of the city.
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Day 6:
6th Day: Garmisch - Oberammergau
This morning is at leisure to savor the magnificent Alpine scenery.
This afternoon visit Garmisch, Germany's most popular alpine resort, nestled at the foot of ZUGSPITZE, the highest mountain in Germany. Continue to the charming wood carver's village of Oberammergau, scene of the world famous Passion Play.
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Day 7:
7th Day: Munich - Rothenburg - Frankfurt
This morning say auf Wiedersehen to the Alps and return to Munich. Enjoy sightseeing in Munich, the capital of Bavaria. See the National Theatre, one of the world's most beautiful opera houses, and the impressive baroque Theatinerkirche built in 1633. Everywhere catch glimpses of the many church steeples, including the magnificent twin towers of the Frauenkirche, Munich's cathedral and landmark.
Continue by the Pinakothek, built in 1826 and containing one of the oldest and most important art collections in Europe, and the German Museum, the largest technical and science museum in the world. Pass the imposing Maximilianeum, seat of the Bavarian parliament, and the Residenz, the former Bavarian Royal Palace. The Treasury houses a fabulous collection of crown jewels, coins and porcelains. You can have lunch (not included) at the HOFBRAUHAUS, Europe's most famous beer hall. Famed in story and song, the Hofbrauhaus and its Bavarian band offer a jolly atmosphere of guaranteed fun.
Depart Munich about 1:00 PM and proceed north to Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber. Rothenburg is completely encircled by battle scarred walls and is the best preserved medieval town in Germany. Dating from the 16th century, the town is protected by its ramparts and overlooks the winding course of the River Tauber. There will be time to stroll among the narrow streets of this wonderful city of the Middle Ages.
Continue to Frankfurt and your hotel.
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Day 8:
8th Day: Frankfurt - U.S.
All good things must come to an end, including your Oktoberfest Holiday.
This morning you will be transferred to Frankfurt Airport to board your return flight to the U.S. Cocktails and meals will be served in flight, and a movie will also be available. Arrive back in the U.S. this afternoon.
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Notes:
Airfare is included in the tour price.
Prices quoted are based on departure from New York. Other cities are available. Please call for details.
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