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Day 1: • Welcome to Budapest

A transfer is included from Budapest's Ferihegy Airport directly to ms Swiss Emerald, ms Swiss Sapphire or ms Swiss Jewel. Kick off Tauck's two-week Danube, Main, and Rhine River cruise with dinner aboard the riverboat.

Day 2: • Discover Budapest on the Danube

Explore Budapest on both sides of the Danube River. Sites include Heroes’ Square, bounded by some of the finest architectural works in Hungary; the Parliament building, a Neo-Gothic masterpiece; and Fishermen’s Bastion. Enjoy some free time in the city, then join us aboard the riverboat for the Captain’s welcome reception and dinner.

Day 3: • Baroque in Bratislava

First port of call is Bratislava, capital of Slovakia, where 17 centuries of history are chronicled on a walking tour. Highlights are Baroque palaces from the Habsburg era, St. Martin's Cathedral, the Opera House, Slovak Philharmonic Hall, and a visit to the Old Town Hall. Back on board the riverboat, Slovakian performers entertain you after dinner; continue your Danube, Main and Rhine river cruise to Vienna this evening.

Day 4: • Music and more in Imperial Vienna

Get an overview of grand old Vienna, Austria, with a morning sightseeing tour of this historic city, once the center of Europe's Habsburg empire. Then take your choice of a tour of grandiose Schönbrunn Palace, built to rival Versailles, or a visit to the Imperial Silver Room inside the Hofburg – the former Imperial Palace and today the residence of Austria's president. Tonight, you'll receive the royal treatment with a private Imperial Evening at a traditional palace in Vienna featuring a sumptuous dinner and live Viennese music.

Day 5: • Medieval Austrian abbeys and castles

Your riverboat continues along the Danube to Dürnstein, whose twisting medieval lanes you'll explore on a walking tour. High above the town lie the ruins of Kuenringerburg, the castle where English King Richard the Lionhearted was held prisoner during the Crusades; an invigorating walk up the hill to the ruins leads to beautiful vistas of the river, town and surrounding countryside. Enjoy more great views of castles and lush vineyards from the top deck or through the panoramic windows of your riverboat while cruising through the wine-growing Wachau Valley. Stop in Melk for a guided tour of its 900-year-old Benedictine Abbey, perched on a rocky outcrop above the river. Inside this Baroque masterpiece are fine frescoes, early manuscripts, and a high altar. Your evening aboard the riverboat includes a wine tasting and a performance by local entertainers.

Day 6: • Explore Baroque Passau and cruise the Danube

After crossing the border from Austria to Germany, dock in the Bavarian town of Passau on the Danube and Inn rivers, whose history dates back to the days of the Roman empire. A walking tour reveals the Baroque treasures of this lovely riverside town, known for its stained glass and its many churches. Your Danube, Main and Rhine river cruise continues to Regensburg.

Day 7: • Along the Danube to ancient Regensburg

It's on to the well-preserved medieval town of Regensburg, once a campsite for the Roman legions, today. Our local guide leads you on a delightful walking tour of Old Town including the Steinerne Brücke over the Danube, the oldest stone bridge in Germany; massive Dom St. Peter, the town's 14th-century Gothic cathedral; and Altes Rathaus, the 15th-century town hall that was once the seat of the Imperial Diet.

Day 8: • Main-Danube Canal & Nürnberg

Your Danube, Main and Rhine river cruise negotiates the Main-Danube Canal, which ultimately links the North Sea with the Black Sea; learn about the canal's history from a local expert during your transit. The idea goes back as far as Charlemagne, but wasn't realized until the canal's completion in the 1990s; pass through 16 locks as the waterway traverses the mountains. After lunch on the riverboat, arrive in historic Nürnberg; see the city's sites associated with World War II and its aftermath, followed by a walking tour of the walled medieval Old Town. Sample Nürnberg's traditional sausage at dinner aboard the riverboat tonight.

Day 9: • Bound for Bamberg

Awaken in Bavaria's charming town of Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated atop seven hills. See the town’s magnificent 13th-century cathedral with four imposing towers, its lovely gardens, and its unique medieval architecture during a walking tour and time to explore as you please.

Day 10: • Treasures of Rothenburg and Würzburg

Today's travels take you to medieval Rothenburg, on Germany's "Romantic Road," to see its Gothic cathedrals and gabled houses. In charming Würzburg, discover the town's 18th-century Residenz and the ornate Alte Mainbrücke, a bridge over the River Main. And you'll know you're cruising through Bavaria when an oompa band plays for you aboard the riverboat this evening!

Day 11: • Cruising the Main to Miltenberg

Meander along the River Main, through through scenic valleys studded with castles, cathedrals, and fortified towns, to the ancient town of Miltenberg; en route, enjoy an on-board glassblowing demonstration by practitioners of this time-honored craft. Enclosed by a wall with gate towers under a steep hill crowned by a castle, Miltenberg boasts many half-timbered houses and a charming Marktplatz.

Day 12: • From the Main to the Rhine & Rüdesheim

Leave the Main behind today as your Rhine River cruise continues on to Rüdesheim. A visit to Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett – an eclectic collection of mechanical musical instruments housed in a 15th-century castle in Rüdesheim – precedes tonight's entertaining dinner in a local German restaurant with an old-world ambiance.

Day 13: • Koblenz or castles & Köln, a.k.a. Cologne

Arrive in Koblenz, where you can choose a walking tour of its Old Town or a visit to Marksburg Castle; set high above the Rhine, it dates back to the 13th century and offers a taste of medieval life. Your Rhine River cruise continues through the scenic Lorelei Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to Köln (Cologne). A guided walking tour includes the lofty Kölner Dom, elaborately decorated with pinnacles and buttresses; the tallest Gothic structure in the world, it took over 600 years to complete. Have a great time celebrating a wonderful cruise at the Captain's farewell dinner aboard the riverboat tonight.

Day 14: • Art and more in Amsterdam

Dock in Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, where you'll take a close-up look at acclaimed works by the Dutch Masters – including Rembrandt's The Night Watch and many others – at the world-renowned Rijksmuseum. Then enjoy views of medieval architecture on a sightseeing cruise along Amsterdam’s 17th-century canals, and spend time exploring this fascinating city as you please.

Day 15: Journey home

Your Danube, Main, and Rhine river cruise ends in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Disembark in Amsterdam; a transfer is included from the riverboat to Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport. Allow 2 1/2 hours for departure flight check-in.

Day 1: Day One

Fly across the vast Atlantic to peaceful Zurich, Switzerland.

• Transatlantic flight to Zurich, Switzerland

Day 2: Lucerne, Switzerland - The Historic Center of the “True” Switzerland

Once a simple fishermen's village, this picturesque town, whose name means “Alpine Splendor” is surrounded by mountains and meadows. Your walking tour highlights the city’s landmark, the famous 14th-century Chapel Bridge that crosses the Ruess River with its paintings of heroic town events. See the 17th-century Renaissance Town Hall, old squares and Lion Monument. As you walk along the cobbled streets, delectable chocolates, candied fruit cookies and fine Swiss timepieces will tempt you.

• Arrive in Zurich, meet your Tour Manager and transfer to your hotel in Lucerne, Switzerland
• Afternoon at leisure
• Welcome dinner in the hotel

Day 3: Basel - Switzerland’s Second Largest City

Tradition-conscious, open-minded and full of contrasts, Basel is regarded as one of Switzerland's centres for art, music and architecture. See old Market Square with its brightly colored Town Hall, charming streets with 18th-century houses and spired Minster. Enjoy lunch on your own and try traditional Swiss cuisine, accompanied by the local ale. In Basel, you’ll board our exclusively chartered river vessel the MS Switzerland II to begin your memorable river cruise.

• Breakfast at your hotel
• Walking tours of charming Swiss cities, Lucerne and Basel
• Board MS Switzerland II in Basel, your home for the next seven nights
• Welcome Reception and dinner on board

Day 4: Strasbourg - Capital of the Alsace Region

Between France and Germany lies lovely Strasbourg, with its monumental cathedral featuring carvings as delicate as any piece of lacework. Strasbourg is one of Europe’s most attractive cities. Culturally influenced by both countries and the seat of the European Parliament, your included city tour features the fascinating Old Quarter, “La Petite France” with its typical Alsatian half-timbered houses and famous astronomical clock as well as the magnificent Gothic Cathedral.

You may choose to join an optional excursion to the Black Forest. Then, on to Baden-Baden, the “Summer Capital of Europe” famous for its luxurious spas, hot springs and casino.

• Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea with pastries, and dinner onboard
• Arrive in Strasbourg, France with included city tour
• Cruise from Strasbourg via Plitterdorf to Speyer
• Optional excursion to the Black Forest and Baden-Baden

Day 5: Speyer to Heidelberg

Another optional excursion to Heidelberg unveils its red-walled 16th-century Castle. With its picture-postcard houses and maze of roofs, Heidelberg represents the essence of German Romanticism. Enjoy free time before returning to the ship.

• Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea with pastries, and dinner onboard
• Arrive in Speyer
• Optional excursion to Heidelberg, Germany’s oldest university town with its 16th-century castle
• Cruise from Speyer via Mannheim to Rudesheim with its three Medieval castles

Day 6: Rudesheim - One of the Rhine’s Most Delightful Towns

Nature and history have left a rich heritage here in the wine-growing Rheingau region whose origins date back to pre-Roman times. The inescapable romanticism of the Rhine, the historic palaces and ancient castles, excellent riesling and pinot noir wines, together with Rüdesheim's famous hospitality and conviviality give the town a very distinctive atmosphere. Home to three medieval castles, Rudesheim provides a fascinating look through German history. See Market Square and aristocratic mansions. Stop in a beer hall or wine tavern on lively Drosselgasse Street, filled with music and song, and sample the best of genuine Rhine hospitality.

• Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea with pastries, and dinner onboard
• Morning at leisure in Rudesheim to explore Market Square and aristocratic mansions
• Cruise the Rhine River past Lorelei Rock, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Arrive in medieval Boppard, once a Roman fort, with free time to explore
• Depart Boppard

Day 7: Cochem - Cozy Wine Taverns

Along the beautiful Mosel River, countless vineyards of alternating greens and squares of grapevines unfold before your eyes. Cochem, rated one of the prettiest villages along the Mosel, is best known for its fortified gates, pastel-colored or half-timbered buildings and Baroque towers, and vintages of Mosel Riesling wine. Enjoy an a guided tour of the 19th-century Reichsburg Castle with its many spires and walls that stand out against the green trees.

• Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea with pastries, and dinner onboard
• Cruise the Mosel River past Gothic churches and quaint villages
• Arrive in Cochem with optional guided tour of Reichsburg Castle
• Depart Cochem and cruise to Bonn

Day 8: Cologne - One of Germany’s oldest cities

When you visit 2,000 year old Cologne Germany, the largest city in Germany during the Middle Ages, you're sure to be enchanted by the blend of Romanesque churches, simple post-war buildings, and classic modern architecture. Visit the magnificent cathedral, the largest in Germany, which took 600 years to construct and serves as the symbol of the city. See the Shrine of the Three Magi, a masterpiece of goldsmith artistry. Then take a drive around this beautiful city, where perfumed water was first created and cologne gets its name.

• Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea with pastries, and dinner onboard
• Arrive Cologne, the 2000 year old city
• Optional Cologne City Tour, largest city in Germany in the Middle Ages. See the Shrine of the Magi, a masterpiece of goldsmith artistry
• Depart Cologne

Day 9: Amsterdam, Holland – The “Venice of the North”

With its winding tree-shaded canals, ornately gabled 16th-century townhouses, hundreds of bridges and tulips everywhere, Amsterdam is a garden of earthly delights. Like the diamonds that make it famous, Amsterdam shines with works of the world’s greatest artists.

Join us for an optional excursion to Keukenhof, also called the “Garden of Europe.” Known throughout the world for its open-air flower exhibition only two months a year, admire flowers at the height of tulip season.

• Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea with pastries, and dinner onboard
• Arrive Amsterdam
• Optional excursion to Keukenhof Gardens, at the height of tulip season
• Enjoy a panoramic city tour of Amsterdam
• Farewell dinner onboard

Day 10: Final Day

• Breakfast onboard
• Transfer to the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for return flights home

Day 1: Arrive in Prague

A transfer is included from Prague's Ruzyne Airport to the Prague Marriott Hotel. Meet your fellow travelers and Tauck Directors for a preview of your Danube River cruise at tonight's grand kickoff event – a royal welcome reception, tour and dinner at 16th-century Lobkowicz Palace at the Prague Castle, accompanied by a classical quartet!

Day 2: The legacy of many centuries in Prague

Start today's exploration of Prague in the ancient Hradcany (Castle) district, where you'll see 1,000-year-old Prague Castle's complex of palaces, courtyards and gardens; visit the Cathedral of St. Vitus and enjoy a Tauck Exclusive – a private tour of Strahov Monastery's grand Baroque libraries. You're free to spend the afternoon as you please in Prague, or join us if you like on a walking tour of Prague’s Old Town – a UNESCO World Heritage Site that's home to the Astronomical Clock and Tyn Church – along with Charles Bridge and Wenceslas Square. Sample the culinary pleasures of Prague with dinner on your own tonight; the city's many fine restaurants and cafés feature a wide range of cuisines... and some of the best schnitzels, goulashes, strudels, dumplings and beer the region has to offer.

Day 3: • Ancient Regensburg / Danube River cruise begins

Drive to the well-preserved German cathedral town of Regensburg, whose roots stretch back to Roman days. Your local guide leads you on a walking tour that includes the Steinerne Brücke, a medieval stone bridge over the Danube; the Gothic Dom St. Peter; the 15th-century town hall; and the remains of the town’s Roman wall. Enjoy lunch on your own – perhaps opting for some of the town's celebrated Bavarian sausage – before boarding the riverboat in Regensburg to launch your 7-night Danube River cruise.

Day 4: • Spend the day in lovely Passau

Enjoy the views from your riverboat's sun deck, lounge, or the windows of your outside cabin. Your first port of call is Passau, Germany; accompanied by a local guide whose love for Passau is evident, take a walking tour through the cobblestone streets of this Baroque town renowned for its lovely stained glass and nearly 100 churches. See the Altes Rathaus, the old town hall with 15th-century origins, murals on the façade and a glockenspiel in the tower. Return to the riverboat for lunch as you cruise to Linz, Austria.

Day 5: • Salzburg sights or relaxation in Linz

With your riverboat docked in Linz, you can choose to enjoy this Austrian port city, or take a full-day excursion to old Salzburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's hometown on the Salzach River. The day trip includes visits to Mozart's birthplace and beautiful Mirabell Gardens, and a guided walking tour through the historic district of ornate church towers and grand palaces. Back aboard the ship, enjoy dinner and a classical music performance this evening.

Day 6: • Wachau Valley cruise and picturesque Dürnstein

Your Danube River cruise continues through the Wachau Valley, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its well-preserved medieval landscapes. Dock in Dürnstein and take a walking tour amidst its cobblestone streets, 16th-century houses, and former Augustinian monastery; if you like, hike up to the ruins of a hilltop castle above the town where Richard the Lionhearted was held for ransom during the Crusades. Enjoy some free time in this charming riverside town, and sample the fruits of the Wachau Valley vineyards surrounding it during a wine tasting at a local tavern.

Day 7: • Music and more in Imperial Vienna

Get an overview of the longtime capital of the old Habsburg Empire and one of Europe's grandest cities – Vienna, Austria – with a morning sightseeing tour of this historic city that includes the Ringstrasse, the Opera House, City Hall and Parliament. Then choose a tour of Schönbrunn Palace, built to rival Versailles, or a special visit to the Imperial Silver Room inside the Hofburg, now Austria's presidential residence. Tonight, indulge in a bit of royal treatment with a gala, private Imperial Viennese evening at a traditional palace in the heart of the city, featuring a sumptuous dinner and live Viennese music... an unforgettable highlight of your Danube River cruise!

Day 8: • Along the Danube to ancient Slovakia

Pursue your own interests this morning in glorious Vienna – which boasts over a hundred museums of all kinds – and then return to the riverboat to continue your Danube River cruise to Slovakia. Gliding along the "river of kings," admire the pastoral scenery and immerse yourself in Slovak culture aboard the riverboat, as you enjoy a taste of regional cuisine at dinner – and join in as Slovakian folkloric entertainers in traditional costumes perform for you.

Day 9: • Baroque in Bratislava

Wake up today in ancient Bratislava, capital of modern Slovakia – and, strangely enough, the long-ago capital of Hungary! Your local expert shares insights and anecdotes about this beloved city on a guided walking tour; view several Baroque Habsburg-era palaces, the Opera House, Slovak Philharmonic Hall and St. Martin's Cathedral; visit the 13th-century Old Town Hall; and savor some delectable Slovakian pastry at a local café. After some exploring on your own, return to the riverboat and celebrate your memorable cruise with the Captain and crew at the  Captain's shipboard farewell reception and dinner tonight.

Day 10: Goodbye, riverboat... hello, Budapest

Your extraordinary Danube River cruise ends this morning in Budapest, Hungary, split into the sections of Buda and Pest by the Danube River. After disembarking your riverboat and bidding the crew farewell, explore the city's Buda side on a walking tour of Castle Hill, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; see Fishermen’s Bastion with its Neo-Romanesque design, and admire the stained glass windows and centuries of history in Matthias Church. After lunch at a local café, spend the rest of the day pursuing what interests you most in Budapest; later, dig into dinner at your choice of select city restaurants. Note: Matthias Church may be closed on some departures due to services.

Day 11: Discover the landmarks of Pest

The Pest side of the city reveals itself to you today on a visit to Heroes’ Square – bounded by some of the finest architectural works in Hungary – and sightseeing including the spectacular Parliament building and tree-lined Andrassy Avenue. There may be some surprises in store on a special visit to the opulent State Opera House, opened in 1884, with its gilded vaulted ceiling, murals, royal boxes and three-ton chandelier. Conclude your Danube River cruise adventure by spending the rest of the day exploring what interests you most in Budapest; you may want to stroll along fashionable Váci Utca, one of the city's grandest boulevards. Sample Budapest's wide variety of cuisines as you enjoy lunch and dinner on your own in a city abounding with fine restaurants and romantic cafés.

Day 12: Homeward bound

Tauck's delightful Danube River cruise ends in Budapest, Hungary. A transfer is included from the InterContinental Budapest to Budapest's Ferihegy Airport. Allow 2 1/2 hours for flight check-in.

Day 1: Day One

Fly across the vast Atlantic to Munich, Germany.

• Depart from the United States

Day 2: Munich,Germany – Bavaria's Glorious Capital

History comes alive in this 800-year-old city, often called the "Village of One Million." Home of the world-famous Oktoberfest, Munich celebrates life throughout the year. Your city tour showcases the Marienplatz where you'll marvel at the gothic facade of the town hall and applaud the famous Glockenspiel, the largest carillon in Germany with life-size figures performing the traditional Coopers' Dance. See Olympiapark, where the 1972 Olympics took place and stroll down Maximillian Strasse, one of Munich's grandest avenues, lined with deluxe hotels and elegant stores. At your leisure, discover the brew Munich is famous for at one of the welcoming pubs or magnificent beer halls.

• Arrive in Munich,Germany with included group transfers to your hotel; meet your local guide for a panoramic city tour of Munich ending at the hotel
• Welcome dinner at the famous Ratskeller Restaurant located in the Neues Rathaus
• Two nights in Munich

Day 3: Munich Day 2: Nymphenburg Palace

On an optional excursion to visit the 17th-century Nymphenburg Palace, birthplace of King
Ludwig II and former summer residence of Bavarian royalty. Enjoy a photo stop of the fairytale
Castle of Neuschwanstein, now the symbol of Disney's Magic Kingdom, elegantly
perched at the Pollat River Gorge.

• Breakfast at your hotel
• Enjoy a half day optional tour to Nymphenburg Palace and Amalienburg
• Remainder of the day is at leisure

Day 4: Oberammergau,Germany – See the 41st Passion Play

Performed Only Once in a Decade. Enjoy Reserved,Center Theater Seating!

The small community of Oberammergau with its 5,300 inhabitants is situated in the Ammer Valley close to Garmisch- Partenkirchen, and is known worldwide for the impressive Passion Plays performed every ten years.

While in Oberammergau, your hotel accommodations are within walking distance of the Passion Play Theater. You’ll enjoy lunch at your hotel,and then during the intermission following Part 1 of The Passion Play, you will enjoy dinner at your hotel before returning to the theater for Part 2 of the play.

Oberammergau is a treat for the eyes.Ornate wall paintings of traditional Bavarian themes, fairytales or religious scenes that date back to the 18th century can be discovered on many building facades. The streets of central Oberammergau are home to craft shops of glass painters, potters and traditional woodcarvers as the village is known for a long tradition of woodcarving with shops offering pieces ranging from religious subjects, to toys and portraits.

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Drive from Munich to Oberammergau with a photo stop near Neuschwanstein Castle
• Lunch at your Oberammergau Hotel
• Walk to the 41st Passion Play with unobstructed center-stage view of the performance starting Part One at 2:30pm
• Dinner at your hotel during the Passion Play Intermission
• Walk back to the Passion Play for Part Two starting at 8pm
• Overnight at your Oberammergau Hotel

Day 5: Scenic Europe

This morning you will have at your leisure to explore beautiful Oberammergau. We will then proceed to Salzburg, Austria, via a scenic route so you can take in the countryside.

• Breakfast at your hotel
• Morning at leisure in Oberammergau
• Scenic drive from Oberammergau to Salzburg,Austria
• Three nights in Salzburg

Day 6: Mozart’s Salzburg – Berchtesgaden and

Considered the quintessential Austria,Salzburg presents the best of the country’s Baroque architecture, alpine scenery and a musical heritage highlighted by the city’s most famous son, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

A special highlight is your travel through the beautiful region of Berchtesgaden to the picturesque farming village of Obersalzberg 3,300 ft above sea level past the legendary Untersberg. Ascend to the top of the Eagle’s Nest, full of World War II history including the Documentation Center and Bunker. You’ll see spectacular views over the mountains of Salzburg, the Tirol and Berchtesgaden. Enjoy lunch in Berchtesgaden before departing for a spectacular and scenic cruise on Lake Konigssee to St. Bartholoma,a hunting castle used by Bavarian Kings.

• Breakfast at your hotel
• An included full day scenic excursion to the Berchtesgaden region including lunch; Obersalzberg tour with WWII history, ascend the Eagle’s Nest; cruise on Lake Königssee

Day 7: Walking Tour of Salzburg

Our walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Salzburg brings us to the entrance of the
historic Old Town of Salzburg. We will walk the famous Getreidegassee shopping lane, past Mozart’s Birthplace at #9 and into Alter Markt, the old marketplace with St.Florian’s Fountain. We
continue to Mozartplatz, on to St. Peter’s Cemetery and then on into University Square. The afternoon is at leisure or take an optional “Sound of Music” excursion.

• Breakfast at your hotel
• An included morning walking tour of Mozart's Salzburg; afternoon at leisure or participate in an optional Sound of Music excursion

Day 8: Vienna – Music and More

On our journey from Salzburg to Vienna, we'll stop at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Melk Benedictine Abbey situated high above the beautiful Danube River. Boasting over 1,000 years of history, this is one of the most significant Baroque-style complexes in Europe. See the Marble Hall and Library with its thousands of identically bound books. Our visit includes the Abbey Church, which is regarded as the most beautiful baroque church in the world.

For centuries, Vienna has been synonymous with music as it is home to some of the world’s greatest composers – Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and Johann Strauss. This outstanding musical heritage makes this capital city of Austria literally a cultural haven of museums, dance centers and theaters.

• Breakfast at your hotel
• Full day scenic transfer from Salzburg to Vienna via Melk with a visit to the famous Benedictine Abbey
• Two nights in Vienna

Day 9: Vienna, Grinzing, and more

Your city tour of Vienna will take you to the famous Kartner Strasse pedestrian street as well as the magnificent St. Stephen’s Cathedral, noted for its Gothic edifice, in the heart of the old city.Visit the nearby Mozart House, where Mozart lived and wrote his most important works, including The Marriage of Figaro.Continue on foot to the Hofburg Complex, the Hall of Honor in the National Library and the Treasury.Your tour continues by motorcoach on a panoramic excursion of the city.

• Breakfast at your hotel
• An included morning city tour of Vienna
• Afternoon at leisure or participate in an optional excursion to Schonbrunn Palace
• Farewell Dinner at a Heurigen Wine Tavern in the village of Grinzing

Day 10: Final Day

Time to go home after your meaningful,unforgettable journey!

• Breakfast at your hotel
• Group transfer to Vienna Airport for flights home or depart for optional excursion to Budapest, Hungary

Day 1: BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT.

Day 2: FRANKFURT, GERMANY.

ARRIVE IN Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to see some of Frankfurt. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers. (D)

Day 3: FRANKFURT–RHINE CRUISE–COLOGNE.

Today’s highlight is an included Rhine cruise from Oberwesel to Boppard to enjoy scenic views of the Rhineland including the famous Lorelei rock. The next highlight is Cologne and a visit to its impressive gothic cathedral, started in 1248 and completed in 1880. (B,D)

Day 4: COLOGNE–HAMELIN–HAMBURG.

Leave Cologne this morning and journey into Niedersachsen to visit Hamelin. Admire its town center with its colorful historical buildings and magically fancy gables. Also hear the story of the Pied Piper. Continue to Hamburg, where you arrive in time for an optional harbor cruise. (B)

Day 5: HAMBURG–LÜBECK–BERLIN.

Start the day with an orientation drive to see one of Germany’s greatest maritime cities. Later this morning a comfortable drive to Lübeck, formerly a free Hanseatic city and independent state. Lübeck, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is considered the cultural capital of northern Germany. Thomas Mann, Günther Grass, and Willy Brandt—all Nobel laureates—were among the famous residents of this city. Continue eastwards on the Autobahn to reach Berlin in time to enjoy your first evening in the capital of Germany. (B)

Day 6: BERLIN.

No longer divided but every bit as fascinating, Berlin was once the city of contrasts with the wall separating two different worlds. Now the city has developed into a harmonious blend of new and old, preserving its historical buildings and impressive boulevards as well as creating brand new buildings in the most daring architectural styles. See all of this on the included city sightseeing with a Local Guide. In the afternoon there is an optional excursion to historic Potsdam to visit Sanssouci Park, a marvel of landscape gardening and architectural wonders, and Cecilienhof Castle. (B)

Day 7: BERLIN–DRESDEN–LEIPZIG.

This morning, travel southwest to Dresden, the old capital of Saxony, at one time rightly called the “Florence on the Elbe.” See the Zwinger Carillon Pavilion and much more of this city on your included sightseeing. Then it’s on to Leipzig, where the great composers Johann Sebastian Bach and Felix Mendelssohn lived the last years of their lives. It was Mendelssohn who founded the Leipziger Conservatory in 1843. (B,D)

Day 8: LEIPZIG–WEIMAR–COBURG–NUREMBERG.

Leave Leipzig for a stop in Weimar, home to many intellectuals of the past but mainly known for the name given to the historical period of the “Republic of Weimar.” This city is also famed as the home of the Bauhaus architectural movement in the 1920s. Next stop is Coburg. Visit the dominating and mighty Veste Coburg Castle, built in 1225. Overnight in Nuremberg. (B)

Day 9: NUREMBERG–MUNICH–OBERAMMERGAU.

Start the day with an included orientation drive of Nuremberg to see some of its highlights. Later, travel west and then southwards through the beautiful scenery of the Romantic Road. Visit picture-postcard medieval Rothenburg by the Tauber River, then on to the Bavarian capital, Munich. From there continue directly to Oberammergau, the Passion Play village in the Bavarian Alps. (B,D)

Day 10: OBERAMMERGAU.

Morning at leisure, afternoon and evening devoted to the Passion Play. (B,L,D)

Day 11: OBERAMMERGAU–BLACK FOREST. (B)

Day 12: BLACK FOREST AREA–HEIDELBERG–FRANKFURT.

The day starts by traveling to Heidelberg for a short visit. This city is the location of Germany’s oldest university and became an inspiration and myth for the German Romantic movement. From here, just a few more miles to Frankfurt. (B)

Day 13: YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT ARRIVES THE SAME DAY. (B)

Day 1: BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT.

Day 2: FRANKFURT, GERMANY.

ARRIVE IN Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to see some of Frankfurt. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers. (D)

Day 3: FRANKFURT–RHINE CRUISE–COLOGNE.

Today’s highlight is an included Rhine cruise from Oberwesel to Boppard to enjoy scenic views of the Rhineland including the famous Lorelei rock. The next highlight is Cologne and a visit to its impressive gothic cathedral, started in 1248 and completed in 1880. (B,D)

Day 4: COLOGNE–HAMELIN–HAMBURG.

Leave Cologne this morning and journey into Niedersachsen to visit Hamelin. Admire its town center with its colorful historical buildings and magically fancy gables. Also hear the story of the Pied Piper. Continue to Hamburg, where you arrive in time for an optional harbor cruise. (B)

Day 5: HAMBURG–LÜBECK–BERLIN.

Start the day with an orientation drive to see one of Germany’s greatest maritime cities. Later this morning a comfortable drive to Lübeck, formerly a free Hanseatic city and independent state. Lübeck, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is considered the cultural capital of northern Germany. Thomas Mann, Günther Grass, and Willy Brandt—all Nobel laureates—were among the famous residents of this city. Continue eastwards on the Autobahn to reach Berlin in time to enjoy your first evening in the capital of Germany. (B)

Day 6: BERLIN.

No longer divided but every bit as fascinating, Berlin was once the city of contrasts with the wall separating two different worlds. Now the city has developed into a harmonious blend of new and old, preserving its historical buildings and impressive boulevards as well as creating brand new buildings in the most daring architectural styles. See all of this on the included city sightseeing with a Local Guide. In the afternoon there is an optional excursion to historic Potsdam to visit Sanssouci Park, a marvel of landscape gardening and architectural wonders, and Cecilienhof Castle. (B)

Day 7: BERLIN–DRESDEN–LEIPZIG.

This morning, travel southwest to Dresden, the old capital of Saxony, at one time rightly called the “Florence on the Elbe.” See the Zwinger Carillon Pavilion and much more of this city on your included sightseeing. Then it’s on to Leipzig, where the great composers Johann Sebastian Bach and Felix Mendelssohn lived the last years of their lives. It was Mendelssohn who founded the Leipziger Conservatory in 1843. (B,D)

Day 8: LEIPZIG–WEIMAR–COBURG–NUREMBERG.

Leave Leipzig for a stop in Weimar, home to many intellectuals of the past but mainly known for the name given to the historical period of the “Republic of Weimar.” This city is also famed as the home of the Bauhaus architectural movement in the 1920s. Next stop is Coburg. Visit the dominating and mighty Veste Coburg Castle, built in 1225. Overnight in Nuremberg. (B)

Day 9: NUREMBERG–ROMANTIC ROAD–ROTHENBURG–MUNICH.

Start the day with an included orientation drive of Nuremberg to see some of its highlights. Later, travel west and then southwards through the beautiful scenery of the Romantic Road. Visit picture-postcard medieval Rothenburg by the Tauber River, then on to the Bavarian capital, Munich, for two overnights. (B,D)

Day 10: MUNICH.

With a Local Guide, take advantage of the included sightseeing tour of the city known as Germany’s “secret capital.” Time to admire the beautiful main square, Marienplatz, do some shopping, and sample its most famous product—beer! Optional excursions are also available. (B)

Day 11: MUNICH–NEUSCHWANSTEIN–BLACK FOREST AREA.

Leave Munich and drive into the heart of the Bavarian Alps to visit the most famous 19th-century neo-romantic castle of the world, King Ludwig II’s Neuschwanstein Castle. Enjoy more fairytale scenery on your way through the Black Forest for an overnight here. (B,D)

Day 12: BLACK FOREST AREA–HEIDELBERG–FRANKFURT.

The day starts by traveling to Heidelberg for a short visit. This city is the location of Germany’s oldest university and became an inspiration and myth for the German Romantic movement. From here, just a few more miles to Frankfurt. (B)

Day 13: YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT ARRIVES THE SAME DAY. (B)

Day 1

Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2: Frankfurt, Germany.

Arrive in Time to rest or explore the bustling metropolis on the River Main. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

Day 3: Frankfurt–Remagen–Cologne.

A special treat at the very start of your journey through Germany is a RHINE CRUISE along the most scenic section of the Rhine River with castle-crested hills, terraced vineyards, pretty wine towns, and finally the Lorelei rock. Disembark and drive to the ruins of the bridge in Remagen, where American troops breached Hitler’s West Wall. Spend the afternoon in Cologne and visit the awesome gothic CATHEDRAL. Its twin 515-foot towers, five naves, splendid stained-glass windows, and the shrine of the Three Holy Kings are eloquent testimony to the quality of medieval engineering and craftsmanship. (B,D)

Day 4: Cologne–Berlin.

Ride the EUROCITY TRAIN to Berlin, capital of reunited Germany, where sightseeing with a Local Guide in the once-divided metropolis includes the elegant Ku’damm, the restored Reichstag, Charlottenburg Palace, a picture stop at monumental Brandenburg Gate, and the 210-foot Victory Column in the vast Tiergarten Park. Visit the KAISER WILHELM MEMORIAL CHURCH with its bomb-damaged tower, drive along Unter den Linden Boulevard, and pass the State Opera House and Checkpoint Charlie. (B,D)

Day 5: Berlin.

At Leisure in You may wish to join an optional excursion to Potsdam, and tonight, why not sample Berlin’s fine restaurants and nightlife? (B)

Day 6: Berlin–Leipzig–Nuremberg.

On your way south through what used to be the “other” Germany, visit Leipzig, an important center since the Middle Ages. Visit the THOMASKIRCHE, where J.S. Bach worked, and the Market Square with its fine renaissance buildings. Continue to Nuremberg, the town of children’s toys and gingerbread. It is also the birthplace of painter Albrecht Dürer and poet and meistersinger Hans Sachs. Admire the impressive medieval ramparts and walk through the pedestrian area of the charming Old Town. Visit ST. SEBALD CHURCH, painstakingly reconstructed as a monument to peace from the rubble of near-total wartime destruction. (B,D)

Day 7: Nuremberg–Rothenburg–Munich.

Today, focus on Germany’s Romantic Road, which leads from the flat country towards the Alps. Enjoy a walking tour of medieval Rothenburg with its ramparts and towers, cobbled lanes, and 16th-century houses. Then, head south to the Danube Valley and Munich. Enjoy an orientation featuring the Olympic Park and its 1,000-foot-high Television Tower and MARIENPLATZ with its Old and New Town Halls. (B,D)

Day 8: Munich. Excursion to Neuschwanstein.

Highlight today is a visit to King Ludwig’s NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE, one of the most famous German castles. Follow your Local Guide through this fairytale castle on its craggy outcrop high above a sparkling lake. Afternoon and evening at leisure; ask your Tour Director for suggestions. (B)

Day 9: Munich–Oberammergau–Lindau–Black Forest.

A scenic day starts out with a short stop in the Passion Play town of Obergammergau. Next, a leisurely drive along the panoramic German Alpine Road to the sunny northern shore of Lake Constance, Europe’s largest freshwater reservoir. Stop for a lunch break in charming Lindau, then, continue north and visit the baroque CHURCH at Birnau on the way to your hotel in the Black Forest. (B,D)

Day 10: Black Forest–Heidelberg–Frankfurt.

This morning, enjoy a WOODCARVING DEMONSTRATION before arriving in Heidelberg, Germany’s oldest university town of Student Prince fame. Time to stroll around and to have lunch in the Old Town, followed by the highlight of today: a visit to the red-walled CASTLE where the GREAT VAT, a 49,000-gallon 18th-century wine cask, attracts particular attention. Then, back to Frankfurt for a farewell dinner with your companions of a fascinating vacation. (B,D)

Day 11

Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)

Day 12

Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)

Day 1

Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2: Frankfurt, Germany.

Arrive in Time to rest or explore the bustling metropolis on the River Main. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

Day 3: Frankfurt–Remagen–Cologne.

A special treat at the very start of your journey through Germany is a RHINE CRUISE along the most scenic section of the Rhine River with castle-crested hills, terraced vineyards, pretty wine towns, and finally the Lorelei rock. Disembark and drive to the ruins of the bridge in Remagen, where American troops breached Hitler’s West Wall. Spend the afternoon in Cologne and visit the awesome gothic CATHEDRAL. Its twin 515-foot towers, five naves, splendid stained-glass windows, and the shrine of the Three Holy Kings are eloquent testimony to the quality of medieval engineering and craftsmanship. (B,D)

Day 4: Cologne–Berlin.

Ride the EUROCITY TRAIN to Berlin, capital of reunited Germany, where sightseeing with a Local Guide in the once-divided metropolis includes the elegant Ku’damm, the restored Reichstag, Charlottenburg Palace, a picture stop at monumental Brandenburg Gate, and the 210-foot Victory Column in the vast Tiergarten Park. Visit the KAISER WILHELM MEMORIAL CHURCH with its bomb-damaged tower, drive along Unter den Linden Boulevard, and pass the State Opera House and Checkpoint Charlie. (B,D)

Day 5: Berlin.

At Leisure in You may wish to join an optional excursion to Potsdam, and tonight, why not sample Berlin’s fine restaurants and nightlife? (B)

Day 6: Berlin–Leipzig–Nuremberg.

On your way south through what used to be the “other” Germany, visit Leipzig, an important center since the Middle Ages. Visit the THOMASKIRCHE, where J.S. Bach worked, and the Market Square with its fine renaissance buildings. Continue to Nuremberg, the town of children’s toys and gingerbread. It is also the birthplace of painter Albrecht Dürer and poet and meistersinger Hans Sachs. Admire the impressive medieval ramparts and walk through the pedestrian area of the charming Old Town. Visit ST. SEBALD CHURCH, painstakingly reconstructed as a monument to peace from the rubble of near-total wartime destruction. (B,D)

Day 7: Nuremberg–Rothenburg–Munich–Oberammergau.

Today, focus on Germany’s Romantic Road, which leads from the flat country towards the Alps. Enjoy a walking tour of medieval Rothenburg with its ramparts and towers, cobbled lanes, and 16th-century houses. Then, head south to the Danube Valley and Munich. Enjoy an orientation featuring the Olympic Park and its 1,000-foot-high Television Tower and MARIENPLATZ with its Old and New Town Halls. Then, continue to Oberammergau. (B,D)

Day 8: Oberammergau.

Afternoon and evening devoted to the PASSION PLAY. (B,L,D)

Day 9: Oberammergau–Lindau–Black Forest.

A scenic day starts out with a short stop in the Passion Play town of Obergammergau. Next, a leisurely drive along the panoramic German Alpine Road to the sunny northern shore of Lake Constance, Europe’s largest freshwater reservoir. Stop for a lunch break in charming Lindau, then, continue north and visit the baroque CHURCH at Birnau on the way to your hotel in the Black Forest. (B,D)

Day 10: Black Forest–Heidelberg–Frankfurt.

This morning, enjoy a WOODCARVING DEMONSTRATION before arriving in Heidelberg, Germany’s oldest university town of Student Prince fame. Time to stroll around and to have lunch in the Old Town, followed by the highlight of today: a visit to the red-walled CASTLE where the GREAT VAT, a 49,000-gallon 18th-century wine cask, attracts particular attention. Then, back to Frankfurt for a farewell dinner with your companions of a fascinating vacation. (B,D)

Day 11

Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)

Day 1

Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2: Munich, Germany.

Arrive in Munich. Balance of the day is at leisure.

Day 3: Munich.

Morning guided sightseeing features vistas of the Olympic Stadium, 1,000-foot-high Television Tower, Nymphenburg Palace, and a visit to Marienplatz with the Old and New Town Halls, and gothic Frauenkirche. (B)

Day 4: Munich.

Full day at leisure. (B)

Day 5: Munich–Berlin.

Travel to Berlin by train (first-class); transfers from/to hotels are included. (B)

Day 6: Berlin.

Morning guided sightseeing features vistas of the restored Reichstag, Charlottenburg Palace, the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, Checkpoint Charlie, and a picture stop at Brandenburg Gate. (B)

Day 7: Berlin.

Full day at leisure. (B)

Day 8: Berlin.

Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)

Day 1

Overnight flight to Frankfurt.

Day 2

Welcome to Germany and the city of Frankfurt. Late this afternoon, we enjoy an orientation tour of the city's financial centre and medieval Römerplatz. Later we enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and fellow travellers. 

Hotel: Sheraton Offenbach 

Day 3

A morning drive brings us to St. Goar where we embark on a relaxing Rhine Cruise. We disembark in Boppard and rejoin our coach as we drive past Bonn, Beethoven's birthplace. Then we continue our journey to Cologne to see its gothic cathedral before dinner at our hotel tonight. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) 

Hotel: Renaissance Cologne

Day 4

After breakfast this morning we drive into Lower Saxony en route to our hotel in Hamburg for the night. On our arrival why not enjoy a cruise on the harbour? Later, an orientation tour of the city shows us the major points of interest including the inner Alster Lake. Dinner will be served at our hotel tonight. 
(Buffet breakfast / Dinner) 

Hotel: Leonardo

Day 5

This morning we leave Hamburg to travel on the 'autobahn' following the valley of the River Elbe crossing the former 'Iron Curtain' to the historic city of Berlin for our two-night stay. (Buffet breakfast) 

Hotel: Hilton (2 nights)

Day 6

Today highlights of East and West are featured on our sightseeing tour including the Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden Boulevard, the German State Opera House, Reichstag Building, Tiergarten and the shopping and entertainment district of Kurfürstendamm. The rest of your day is at leisure to explore further. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 7

Our journey today brings us to Dresden – known as 'Florence on the Elbe'. On our arrival an orientation tour shows us highlights of this astonishing Renaissance city including the Opera House and Zwinger Palace. Later, why not take an excursion into the Elbe Valley to visit the Bastei Belvedere? (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) 

Hotel: Steigenberger Park 

Day 8

Our first stop this morning is at Modlareuth, which the Americans called 'Little Berlin' – the ideal destination for people who wish to experience recent German history. Here we will visit the open-air museum, which includes watching a film on this unique village as well as experiencing its towers and fortifications. From here we continue our journey to Bayreuth where we see the Wagner Festival Theatre. Next it's only a short drive to Nuremberg, once one of the most beautiful cities in Germany. On our arrival, an orientation tour will show us the mighty ramparts, bustling market place and St. Sebald's Cathedral as part of our walking tour of the city. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) 

Hotel: Mercure Woehrdersee

Day 9

Today after breakfast we drive to the chocolate-box town of Rothenburg. Here a walking tour with our Tour Director reveals half-timbered houses, the old town hall and a special Hidden Treasure. Then time to shop for wooden Christmas ornaments before we drive along the Romantic Road to the lively Bavarian capital, Munich, for the night. This evening, why not visit the Hofbräuhaus, the world's most famous beer hall? (Buffet breakfast) 

Hotel: Hilton City (2 nights)

Day 10

After breakfast, we enjoy an orientation tour which highlights the Olympic Stadium, Ludwigstrasse and Marienplatz with its famous Glockenspiel Carillon. Later, there's time at leisure. You may wish to visit some of the city's fine museums or take an optional excursion to the Nymphenburg
Palace. This evening, we will enjoy a Highlight Dinner in a specially selected restaurant. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)

Day 11

This morning, we drive to Dachau village where we visit the sinister concentration camp for sobering reminders of the horrors of World War II. From here our ascent into the Bavarian Alps brings us to the famous Passion Play village of Oberammergau. Next we will continue on to view Neuschwanstein, mad King Ludwig's fairytale castle. Then the scenery of our drive along the Bavarian pre-alpine range is enough to take your breath away! Finally, we arrive in the hills of the Black Forest to stop at Lake Titisee, famous for its cuckoo clocks. Tonight, we dine at our picturesque hotel in the heart of this beautiful region. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) 

Hotel: Hofgut Sternen

Day 12

Today's scenic drive brings us to the elegant city of Baden-Baden, famous for its spa and casino. Then on to the 'Student Prince' city of Heidelberg with its dominant castle for a walking tour through the castle courtyards. From here, it's only a short trip on the ‘autobahn’ as we journey back to Frankfurt for the final night of our German extravaganza. Tonight we enjoy a Farewell Dinner together with our Tour Director. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner) 

Hotel: Sheraton Offenbach

Day 13

This morning there is time to bid farewell to our Tour Director and traveling companions as our vacation comes to an end. Airport transfers are available, conditions apply. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 1

Overnight flight to Frankfurt.

Day 2

Welcome to Germany! Late this afternoon, we enjoy an orientation tour of Frankfurt including medieval Römerplatz. Later we enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director.

Hotel: Sheraton Offenbach

Day 3

This morning we take a relaxing Rhine Cruise from St. Goar to Boppard, as we rejoin our coach we drive past Bonn, Beethoven’s birthplace. Then we continue to Cologne to see its gothic cathedral, before reaching our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Renaissance

Day 4

Today we drive into Lower Saxony en route to Hamburg, with the chance to take a harbour cruise. Later, an orientation tour includes the inner Alster Lake. We dine in our hotel tonight. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Leonardo

Day 5

This morning we follow the Elbe valley and cross the former ‘Iron Curtain’ to the historic city of Berlin. (Buffet breakfast)

Hotel: Hilton Berlin

Day 6

Our sightseeing tour features highlights of both East and West including the Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden Boulevard, the German State Opera House and the Reichstag Building. Later, time at leisure. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 7

Today we drive to Dresden – known as ‘Florence on the Elbe’. On arrival our orientation includes the Opera House and Zwinger Palace. Later, why not take an optional tour to The Treasury and Schloss Moritzburg? (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Radisson Blu

Day 8

First to Modlareuth to visit the open-air museum. From here we continue to Bayreuth to see the Wagner Festival Theater, and on to Nuremberg with orientation on arrival, which will show us the mighty ramparts, bustling market place and St. Sebald’s Cathedral. Tonight we enjoy a Highlight Dinner in a local restaurant. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Mercure Woehrdersee

Day 9

After our orientation of Munich we continue to the beautiful region of Oberammergau, where we enjoy dinner in our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Day 10

After breakfast, there is time at leisure followed by lunch at a local restaurant. The Passion Play begins at 2.30pm and runs until 5pm when there is a dinner break. The play resumes at 8pm and finishes at 10.30pm when you are transferred back to your hotel accommodation. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 11

After breakfast we rejoin our Trafalgar coach and fellow travelers and continue with the regular tour itinerary. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) 

Hotel: Hofgut Sternen

Day 12

First to elegant Baden-Baden and on to the ‘Student Prince’ city of Heidelberg with its dominant castle and courtyards. Tonight we enjoy a Farewell Dinner together in Frankfurt. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner)

Hotel: Sheraton Offenbach

Day 13

This morning there is time to bid farewell to our Tour Director and traveling companions as our vacation comes to an end. Airport transfers are available, conditions apply. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 1

Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2: Munich, Germany.

Arrive in Munich. Balance of the day is at leisure.

Day 3: Munich.

Morning guided sightseeing and orientation with sights of the Olympic Stadium, 1,000-foot-high Television Tower, Nymphenburg Palace, and a visit to Marienplatz with the Old and New Town Halls, and gothic Frauenkirche. (B)

Day 4: Munich.

Full day at leisure to enjoy this spectacular city. (B)

Day 5: Munich–Berlin.

This morning, journey by train to Berlin (first class), with early afternoon arrival at your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (B)

Day 6: Berlin.

Morning guided sightseeing and orientation includes vistas of the restored Reichstag, Charlottenburg Palace, the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, Checkpoint Charlie, and a picture stop at Brandenburg Gate. (B)

Day 7: Berlin.

Full day at leisure. (B)

Day 8: Berlin.

Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)