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GERMANY, AUSTRIA, FRANCE & SWITZERLAND
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JULY 7 - 16, 2009
Maximum 8 participants
Private Van & Driver
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Discounts to
$400. See details below.
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The entire tour is from only TWO HOTELS. Your host and guide is MIKE ROSS, travel professional across 5 continents since 1982.
The tour includes air from Detroit, breakfast and dinner daily, superior class hotels/private bath, private van and driver, and features GERMANY, AUSTRIA, SWITZERLAND and FRANCE. Entrances /services as noted. Participants should enjoy walking, as many sights are available only to pedestrians.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Board our transatlantic flight.
Day 2: After arrival, a short drive brings us to the lovely Alpine foothill town of Traunstein. The inviting and compact central square is a great welcome to Germany and Bavaria. Later we continue to Ruhpolding and our hotel, the "Fritz am Sand" where we will be for several days.
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Day 3: A whole day in spectacular MUNICH, GERMANY, capital of Bavaria. We will see the famous Hofbrauhaus with the original Beer Garden, the beautiful parks and fountains, the neogothic City Hall, the Baroque Michael´s Church, and take a stroll down Kaufinger Street, the Fifth Avenue of Munich. Along the way we will see the Glockenspiel high up in the new city hall.
Day 4: We motor to nearby SALZBURG, AUSTRIA, famed for "The Sound of Music", Mozart and Torte! A walking tour of the city acquaints us with the town square and the 300 year old Tomacelli Cafe, Mozart´s birthplace, the Salzburg Cathedral and Music Hall, and the mighty Salzburg Fortress, guarding the city for centuries.
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Day 5: For those who wish, a wonderful Alpine walk in the mountains above Ruhpolding. In the afternoon we visit the incomparable HERRENCHIEMSEE CASTLE. Built by King Ludwig II, it is a copy of the magnificent Versailles Palace but set on a lovely island.
Day 6: West this morning across all of southern Germany to FREIBURG, the legendary capital of the Black Forest. We will spend some time in this fascinating university town before heading west, almost to the French border, to the tiny wine village of Ihringen.
Day 7: Across the Rhine River this morning into France to visit two of the most charming villages in Europe, Colmar and Riquewihr. Colmar is renowned for its ambiance and Pinot Noir, Riquewihr for its macaroons, quiche and exquisite 13th century homes.
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Day 8: South today into the heart of SWITZERLAND to the stunning city of LUCERNE. Surrounded by towering snow-capped Alps and a crystal clear lake, Lucerne is famed throughout the world. We will visit the Glacier Gardens, an awesome geological park, and stroll the old town, dating from the early Middle Ages.
Day 9: Into the heart of the BLACK FOREST this morning to the village of Titisee. Surrounded by a thick pine forest, this is one of the premier resorts of the area. Most famous is the Black Forest Cherry Torte, a chocolate lovers delight. This afternoon we will visit a winery in Ihringen for a wine tasting.
Day 10: After an adventure-filled trip, we transfer to the airport for our return flight to the USA.
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$3369 per person in a double. Single supplement $285. From ONLY $2969 with early deposit.
Reservation Form
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