Join us in the footsteps of the Hapsburgs as we visit Munich (the former Kingdom of Bavaria), Vienna (the storied capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire), and the resplendent Baroque city of Prague. We will also visit Salzburg, the pre-war home of Maria von Trapp of the Sound of Music.
On this unforgettable pilgrimage, you will experience Gothic splendor, Imperial majesty, Alpine beauty, and some of the world's most delicious beers. Indulging in the Bavarian culinary arts, we will enjoy a festive German dinner at the most famous beer-hall in Germany, the famed Hofbräuhaus.
Day 1 – Overnight flight to Prague
Day 2 – Arrival in Prague ~ Day of rest to acclimate to the new time zone ~ Festive Welcome Dinner
Day 3 – Prague Historic City Center ~ Prague Castle ~ St. Vitus Cathedral ~ Charles Bridge ~ Czech Beer Museum
Day 4 – Depart Prague ~ Walking Tour of the Czech town of Brno ~ Arrival in Vienna
Day 5 – Vienna Historic City Center ~ St. Stephen's Cathedral ~ Kaisergruft ~ Schonbrunn Palace ~ Traditional Wine Tavern Dinner
Day 6 – Depart Vienna ~ Melk Benedictine Abbey ~ Arrival in Salzburg
Day 7 – Walking Tour of Salzburg ~ Salzburg Cathedral ~ Mozart's House ~ Sound of Music Sites ~ Brewery Tour and Tasting at Stiegl Brewpub
Day 8 – Depart Salzburg ~ Eagle's Nest WWII Experience (Kehlsteinhaus) ~ Arrival in Munich
Day 9 – Walking Tour of Munich ~ Munich Cathedral ~ Historic City Center ~ former Royal Palace ~ Free Time
Day 10 – A Day Trip to Neuschwanstein Castle ~ Festive Farewell Dinner at the Munich Hofbrauhaus
Day 11 - Our flights back home