Germany, Austria, Switzerland

Day 01 – Overnight Flight

Day 02 – Germany
Arrive at Frankfurt Airport.  Transfer through the Franconian Wine Region to your hotel. Hotel Hoefler, Nuremberg, Germany or similar (D)

Day 03 – Germany
Begin the day with an overview of historic Nuremberg, followed by time to explore independently. Spend the afternoon in the medieval village of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where you can walk along the intact, medieval walls or visit the enchanting Christmas Shop. Hotel Hoefler, Nuremberg, Germany or similar (B, D)

Day 04 – Germany & Austria
Visit the Bavarian capital of Munich.  Enjoy a panoramic tour of the city followed by free time in the pedestrian-only Marianplatz. Travel through the Alps to the Austrian village of Filzmoos which will be your home for the next three nights.  Alpenhotel Wurzer, Filzmoos, Austria or similar (B, D)

Day 05 – Austria
The entire day focuses on the province of Salzburg with special attention to the sights made famous by the “Sound of Music”. Alpenhotel Wurzer, Filzmoos, Austria or similar (B)

Day 06 – Austria
The day is at your leisure. Enjoy the abundance of  scenic mountain paths or simply relax. Consider the optional half-day ‘Eagle’s Nest’ excursion to Hitler’s former mountain hideaway.  Alpenhotel Wurzur, Filzmoos, Austria or similar (B,D)

Day 07 – Austria
Enjoy the scenery during your drive to Innsbruck, Tyrol’s principal town and capital. After free time, a short distance from Innsbruck lies the Tyrolean Village where you will spend the next two nights. Consider the optional ‘Tyrolean Show and Dinner’ excursion. Hotel Stolz or Parkhotel, Matrei, Austria or similar (B)

Day 08 – Austria
The peaceful villages, tucked in the valleys around Innsbruck, are the perfect location for a relaxing day! Take in the scenery and explore via the trams and trains, or consider the full-day optional ‘Neuschwanstein & Linderhof ‘ excursion. Hotel Stolz or Parkhotel, Matrei, Austria or similar (B, D)

Day 09 – Lichtenstein & Switzerland
Travel to Lichtenstein and stop in Vaduz for a leisurely visit. Later, cross the border into Switzerland and spend the next two nights in the Swiss Alps. Hotel Monopol Metropol, Andermatt or Hotel Bellevue, Seelisberg, Switzerland or similar (B, D)

Day 10 – Switzerland
Stop in Stans this morning with an optional ‘Swiss Mountain’ cogwheel and cable car ride. The afternoon is devoted to sightseeing in picturesque Lucerne with an optional ‘Swiss Lake Boat Ride’ excursion. Hotel Monopol Metropol, Andermatt or Hotel Bellevue, Switzerland or similar (B,D)

Day 11 – Switzerland & Germany
Travel north into the vibrant city of Zurich. Your next stop is at the impressive Rhine River Falls near the town of Schauffhausen. Enjoy an extended visit to view the falls, then return to Germany to become better acquainted with the renowned Black Forest.  Schwarzwald Parkhotel Königsfeld, Black Forest, Germany or similar (B)

Day 12 – Germany

Escape modern life and take in the natural beauty of the Black Forest. Visit some of the region’s treasured highlights, including the waterfall of Triberg, the Schwarzwaldmuseum and a local cuckoo clock shop. Schwarzwald Parkhotel Königsfeld, Black Forest, Germany or similar (B,D)

Day 13 – Germany
Travel through the northern part of the Black Forest on your way to historic Heidelberg to visit the ‘Old Town’. In the late afternoon, follow the Rhine River to the delightful wine town of Rüdesheim.  Hotel Felsenkeller or Parkhotel, Rüdesheim, Germany or similar (B)

Day 14 – Germany
A full day in Rüdesheim provides the opportunity to relax in this festive village or join the optional ‘Rhine Cruise & Cable Car’ excursion.  Hotel Felsenkeller or Parkhotel, Rüdesheim, Germany or similar (B, D)

Day 15 – Return flight to U.S.A. (B)