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DAY 1 WELCOME TO VIENNA At Vienna airport, transfers to your hotel will leave at 10:00, 13:00 and 15:30. At 17:30, meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a drink, followed by a pleasant Welcome Dinner served with wine at a local restaurant. (DW) InterContinental Vienna. DAY 2 VIENNA AND THE HABSBURGS Join a private tour of Maria Theresa's magnificent Schénbrunn Palace and its formal gardens. Be transported to a time of opulence and extravagance, as you marvel at the intricacies of gilded Rococo frames, frescoed ceilings and crystal chandeliers. See the city's many highlights, including St. Charles’ Church, the Hofburg Palace, Parliament and State Opera House. (8) DAY 3 ONTO SALZBURG A short drive through wonderful Austrian countryside leads us to Slazburg. En route, visit Melk Abbey and Mondsee's Basilica St. Michael, easily recognizable due to its appearance in ‘Sound of Music’. (B) ARCOTEL Castellani, Salzburg. DAY 4 THE CITY OF MOZART Relaxed Start. Join your Local Expert, who will show you the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace, Residenzplatz, the city's imposing fortress, the immense cathedral in the Old Town. Visit Mozart's birthplace. Enjoy a pianoforte demonstration and examine letters, memorabilia, and musical instruments of the great composer. In the evening, relish the authentic experience of Farm-to-Table dining as you dine at a local organic farm. (B) (DW) DAY 5 SALZBURG TO MUNICH This morning, board a boat to explore the sites of picturesque Herrenchiemesee. Visit the palace and Fraueninsel convent. Enjoy time at leisure in the gardens over lunch before continuing by boat to Gstadt. Journey by coach to Munich, home to the world-famous Oktoberfest. This evening, revel ina truly Bavarian experience as you dine at a local beerhall. (B) (DW) Munich Marriott Hotel. DAY 6 EXPLORE MUNICH AND DACHAU Journey to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site for a moment of commemoration and remembrance. Reflect on the weighty history that marks the site and observe the importance of its preservation. Return to Munich for a city orientation of the university, Victory Arch and the Marienplatz, where crowds gather at the Town Hall to watch the antics of the Glockenspiel. After, explore with Insight Choice. Choose to join a Local Expert for a foodie walking tour in the city centre, visiting the famous Viktualienmarkt and Marienplatz. Alternatively, visit the Munich Residenz, Germany's largest inner-city palace and former seat of Bavarian royalty. (B) DAY 7 ONTO INNSBRUCK Embark on an exciting visit to Neuschwanstein Castle, bristling with turrets and pinnacles and built asa retreat for the wildly eccentric King Ludwig ll. See the extravagantly decorated apartments, including the Throne Room and Lohengrin Grotto. Continue to Oberammergau, home of the Passion Play since 1634. See the immense theater and admire the colourful painted chalets before driving onto the Tyrolean capital of Innsbruck, set ina valley of snow-capped mountain peaks This evening, for your Dine-Around experience, choose from a fantastic selection of restaurants. (8) (OW) Hotel Innsbruck. KEY 38 Join/Leave Options ff UNESCO Heritage Site O central Hotels + Nights @Place Visited GERMANY AUSTRIA @train rcuise Sy Rear we comport E} m. Stanerhor Swirzeat CHOOSE YOUR GROUP SIZE This trip operate: both classic and small Pret eects Noes gen aN Pret ar PEA DAY 8 BEAUTIFUL INNSBRUCK Relaxed Start. Awake to the beautiful Alpine city of Innsbruck. A Local Expert guides you through the city to see the 14th-century houses of the Old Town, the impressive Imperial Palace and the delightful Golden Roof. Visit a nearby ski jump, set against staggering mountain vistas. Meet one of the ski jumpers and observe a demonstration jump. (B) DAY 9 THE ENGADINE VALLEY AND CHIC ST. MORITZ Relaxed Start. Take in the stunning views of the beautiful Engadine Valley, as you enter Switzerland headed for the chic Alpine resort of St. Moritz. Enjoy the town's marvelous scenery, fresh air and maybe visit its many museums or shop for souvenirs. Perhaps step aboard the Bernina Express to experience one of Europe's most outstanding train journeys? (B) (D) Crystal Hotel/Hotel Steffani, St. Moritz. DAY 10 ALL ABOARD THE GLACIER EXPRESS AND ON TO LUCERNE Embark on an iconic train journey onboard the Glacier Express, taking in vistas of ice-capped mountains, stone-built villages and lush meadows. Rejoin the coach at Andermatt. Continue north, following the staggering Schollenen Gorge through William Tell country, to Stans. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience during a seasonal juice tasting. Your Travel Director will show you the beautiful and poignant Lion Monument, which honours the Swiss Guards in Lucerne. (B) Hotel Astoria, Lucerne. DAY 11 DINNER AT THE ‘ROOF OF EUROPE’ IN STANSERHORN Relaxed Start. Enjoy the morning at your leisure to explore the city's 14th century covered wooden bridge. painted gables, old walls and watchtower of the medieval fortifications. Stroll across the Chapel Bridge to the Jesuit Church, or use your free time to shop. Later, head to the town of Stans where youl embark ona scenic journey by funicular railway and cable car, to the summit of the stunning Stanserhorn. Ona clear day, there are views as far as Alsace in France and the Black Forest in Germany. Here amid true Alpine majesty, your journey literally peaks with an unforgettable Celebration Dinner, hosted in Drehrestaurant Rondorama, located atop the mountain. Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine and admire the stunning panoramic views as the restaurant slowly rotates throughout the evening, ensuring you don't miss a thing. 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