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Germany Austria I Switzerland I Central Europe

Tourcrafters

2017

Germany

Austria

Switzerland

Black

Forest

Romantic Rhine

Rom

antic Road

Bavarian Forest

Thuringian Forest

Ger

man

fairy

tale

ro

ad

Spreewald

Mecklenburg Lake District

On the footsteps

of Martin

Luther

Harz

Ruhr Valley

100 km

Nationalpark

Waddensea

Salzkammergut

FRANCE

ITALY

AUSTRIA

SLOVENIA

CZECHREPUBLIC

POLAND

NETHERLA

NDS

BELGIUM

DENMARK

North Sea

Baltic Sea

GERMANY

SUIZA

Welcome

�ReligiousTours�

A combination of culture and faith!

Martin Luther and the Reformation R E N T A C A R

80Religious Reform in Switzerland

R E N T A C A R . . . 81

The Roots of Reformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

�Luxury�ToursSpoil yourself with our most exclusive deluxe services!

Deluxe Germany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Deluxe Switzerland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Deluxe Austria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Berlin in a Porsche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Black Forest in a Porsche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

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Table of Contents �Guaranteed

Departures�Group travel with set dates!

Romantic Germany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Fascinating Germany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Berlin & Romantic Germany . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Black Forest & Romantic Germany . . . . . . 12Romantic Germany for Beer Lovers . . 14In the Footsteps of Martin Luther . . . 16Romantic Germany & Picturesque Switzerland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Romantic Germany & Enchanted Switzerland . . . . . . . . . . . 20Romantic Germany & Impressive Austria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22The Magic of the Black Forest . . . . . . . . . . 24The Enchanting North . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Highlights of Austria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Magical Switzerland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Swiss Mountains and Glacier Express . . . 29

�Train�Tours�Comfortable and safe travel aboard modern high-speed trains!

Switzerland by Glacier Express . . . . . . . . . 30Swiss Mountains & Golden Pass Line . . . . 31By Train through the Swiss Mountains 32Magic Cities: North & East by Train . . . . . 34Magic Cities: South Germany by Train . . . 35

�Getaways�Compact short trips - ideal to combine!

Getaways in GermanyBerlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37Munich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39Cologne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Hamburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Dresden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Frankfurt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Getaways in SwitzerlandZurich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Geneva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Lucerne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Interlaken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Getaways in AustriaVienna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Salzburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Special GetawaysRiver Getaways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-51Themed Getaways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-53

�City�HoppingExplore the top cities in the heart of Europe!

Cologne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Frankfurt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Berlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Munich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

�Self-drive�Most flexible way to explore a country!

Self-drive Romantic Germany R E N T A C A R

. . . . . 58Self-drive Enchanting Germany

R E N T A C A R . . . . 59

Self-drive Magical Switzerland R E N T A C A R

. . . . 60Self-drive Highlights of Austria

R E N T A C A R . . . . 61

�Private�Tours�Individual customized tours for discerning travelers!

Unique experiences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-63The Black Forest and Alsace

R E N T A C A R . . . . . . 64

The Best of Bavaria R E N T A C A R

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Fascinating Eastern Germany

R E N T A C A R . . . . . . 66

Castles along the Rhine and Moselle R E N T A C A R

67Romantic Road and Castles

R E N T A C A R . . . . . . . 68

The Pearls of the North R E N T A C A R

. . . . . . 69Germany and its world famous cars

R E N T A C A R 70

Honeymoon in Germany & Austria . . . . . . 71Classic Switzerland

R E N T A C A R . . . . . . . . . 72

Fascinating Switzerland R E N T A C A R

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�Cultural�Tours�Discover Germany’s cultural treasures!

Germany and its magnificent cultural heritage (UNESCO)

R E N T A C A R . . . . . . . 74

Great German Composers R E N T A C A R

. . . . 76A weekend with J .S . Bach in Leipzig 77History: World War II & Cold War in Germany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

New toursSelf-drive

R E N T A C A R

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Day�1�/�SundayFrankfurtArrival at Frankfurt airport and transfer to the hotel . The rest of the day is free to spend at your leisure . Frankfurt is the financial and commercial heart of Germany, a city full of fascinating contrasts between modern development and

historic landmarks . At 7 pm you will meet your guide at the welcome dinner at the hotel . Accommodation at the Hotel Mövenpick Frankfurt City**** .

Day�2�/�MondayFrankfurt - Heidelberg - Black Forest In the morning we travel from Frank-furt to Heidelberg . Visit the famous castle ascending with the cable car and enjoy a sightseeing tour of its historic city center . Idyllically loca-ted on the shores of the Neckar Ri-ver, Heidelberg is Germany’s oldest university town and one of the most popular destinations in the country . We continue to the famous Black Forest region . This night we will have an authentic experience: Enjoy a typical Black Forest dinner and overnight in a romantically located

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Romantic Germanyhotel . If you like, take a little walk to the beautiful Ravenna Gorge or see the region’s oldest chapel, both are next to the hotel . Accommodation at the Best Western Hotel Hofgut Sternen***+ .

Day�3�/�TuesdayBlack Forest - Lake Titisee - Lindau - FüssenAfter breakfast we enjoy a short presentation on the cuckoo clock production . We continue to a small traditional Black Forest farm where we will have a cheese tasting and you will see the real Black Forest . After that we will travel to Lake Titi-see, nestled in the legendary Black Forest and we continue the tour to the small island of Lindau in Lake Constance, which offers spectacu-lar views of the Alps . Depending on weather conditions we will take the

Alpine road from Lindau to Ober-staufen and Immenstadt to our final destination Füssen, the southern-most point on our tour of Romantic Germany . Accommodation at the Hotel Hirsch**** .

Day�4�/�WednesdayNeuschwanstein - Wieskirche - Oberammergau - Linderhof - InnsbruckWe start the day with a visit to Neu-schwanstein Castle, built by Ludwig II, the notorious “Mad King“ . At midday we travel to Oberammer-gau, famous for its Passion Play and lovely crafts . Along the way we visit the Wieskirche Church before continuing the tour to visit Linderhof Castle . This is one of the 3 castles built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the only one where the king ac-tually lived for a significant amount

of time . After a brief stop at the Et-tal Benedictine Abbey we continue to our final destination, Innsbruck . Accommodation at the Hotel Grauer Bär**** .

Day�5�/�ThursdayInnsbruck - MunichIn the morning we enjoy a sight-seeing tour of Innsbruck (Austria), located in the Inn valley, in the heart of the Alps . In the afternoon we travel to Munich . Accommoda-tion at the Holiday Inn Munich City Centre**** .

Day�6�/�FridayMunichAfter breakfast we visit the city’s main attractions, concluding the tour at the Marienplatz square with its famous clock tower . Munich, the capital of the state of Bavaria is fa-mous for its Oktoberfest, which is annually celebrated in September . The afternoon is free to explore at your leisure . In the evening you enjoy a traditional Bavarian dinner . Accommodation at the Holiday Inn Munich City Centre**** .

Day�7�/�SaturdayMunich - Rothenburg ob der Tauber - FrankfurtAfter breakfast we travel to Ro-thenburg ob der Tauber, one of the

oldest and most beautiful cities in Romantic Germany . Sightseeing tour of this lovely medieval town concluding with a Schneeballen

(snow ball) tasting, a pastry consi-dered the signature dish of Rothen-burg . Next we travel to Frankfurt . The program ends at Frankfurt air-port, around 6 pm .

p 7 Days from/to Frankfurt

p Selected and traditional hotels

p Admission to Neuschwanstein

Castle

Guaranteed Departures /

Escorted Coach Tours

Rothenburg ob der Tauber / Germany

Neuschwanstein Castle / Germany

Guaranteed Departures

Tour dates 2017

January 15* February 19* March 26* April 23 May 21 June 25 July 23 August 20 September 24** October 08 December 27* rates on request

* Date with English-Spanish speaking tour guide

** Date with Oktoberfest

Prenight/Postnight in Frankfurt rates on request

Guaranteed departure dates with a minimum of 2 persons!

Private Tours

Travel period: Jan 01, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018Departure dates: dailyNo . of participants 2 I 4 I 6 rates on request

Min. 2 persons

This program includes

Transfer in from Frankfurt airport to your hotel (only on day 1 of the tour)

Transportation by car, minivan or bus during the entire tour (depending on number of participants)

English speaking tour guide during the entire tour (driver-guide for groups of 7 persons or less)

Accommodation at the hotels described or similar

Daily buffet breakfast Visits and excursions as mentioned Welcome dinner in Frankfurt, traditional Black Forest Dinner and typical regional farewell-dinner in Munich

Admission to Heidelberg, Neuschwan-stein and Linderhof Castles

Visit to a cuckoo clock visitor center Visit to a local Black Forest farm with cheese tasting

“snow ball” tasting in Rothenburg

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Fascinating GermanyDay�1�/�Monday FrankfurtArrival in Frankfurt and transfer to the hotel . Frankfurt boasts impres-sive modern skyscrapers while pre-serving its delightful charm . Accom-modation at the Hotel Mövenpick Frankfurt City**** .

Day�2�/�TuesdayFrankfurt - Rüdesheim - St. Goar - CologneIn the morning we travel to Rüdes-heim . Short tour of the city‘s historic center . Next we board a ship and sail along the most picturesque stretch of the Rhine: the Lorelei valley . We disembark in St . Goar and travel to Cologne . Accommodation at the Ho-tel Maritim**** .

Day�3�/�WednesdayCologne - HamburgAfter breakfast we depart for Hamburg . Upon arrival you enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city . The city is internationally known for its elegant boulevards, the port, which is the second largest in Europe, and the famous neighborhood of St . Pauli . Accommodation at the Hotel Novotel Hamburg Alster**** .

Day�4�/�ThursdayHamburg - BerlinIn the morning you are free to ex-plore at your leisure . Afternoon transfer to Berlin . Accommodation at the Hotel Maritim proArte**** .

Day�5�/�FridayBerlinIn the morning we start the day with a visit of the TV Tower . After visiting the capital‘s historic high-lights, such as “Unter den Linden“ boulevard, remnants of the wall and the Brandenburg Gate, we will also explore the more modern parts of the city, including the German parliament and Potsdam Square . Afternoon free to visit Ber-lin at your leisure . Accommodation at the Hotel Maritim proArte**** .

Day�6�/�SaturdayBerlin - Potsdam - ErfurtAfter breakfast we travel to Pots-dam where we visit the Sanssouci Palace and park . In the afternoon

we continue to Erfurt, also known as “Thuringian Rome” because of its architectural beauty . Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city and visit the Merchants‘ Bridge (Krä-merbrücke), the longest series of inhabited buildings on any bridge in Europe . Accommodation at the Mercure Hotel Erfurt**** .

Day�7�/�Sunday Erfurt - FrankfurtIn the morning you are free to ex-plore Erfurt at your leisure . As an alternative you may also visit the Wartburg (not included) . In the af-ternoon transfer to Frankfurt, the financial and commercial heart of Germany, a city full of fascinating contrasts between modern deve-lopment and historic landmarks . At 7 pm dinner with the rest of the group . Accommodation at the Mö-venpick Frankfurt City**** .

Day�8�/�MondayFrankfurt - Heidelberg - Black Forest In the morning we travel from Frankfurt to Heidelberg . Visit the famous castle ascending with the cable car and enjoy a sightsee-ing tour of its historic city center . Idyllically located on the shores of the Neckar River, Heidelberg is Germany’s oldest university town and one of the most popular de-stinations in the country . We con-tinue to the famous Black Forest region . This night we will have an authentic experience: Enjoy a typi-cal Black Forest dinner and over-night in a romantically located ho-tel . If you like, take a little walk to the beautiful Ravenna Gorge or see

tal Benedictine Abbey we continue to our final destination, Innsbruck . Accommodation at the Hotel Grauer Bär**** .



Day�13�/�SaturdayMunich - Rothenburg ob der Tauber - FrankfurtToday we travel to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Romantic Germany . Sightseeing tour of this lovely medieval town concluding with a Schneeballen (snow ball) tasting, a pastry considered the signature dish of Rothenburg . Next we travel to Frankfurt . The program ends at Frankfurt airport, around 6 pm .

the region’s oldest chapel, both are next to the hotel . Accommodation at the Best Western Hotel Hofgut Sternen***+ .

Day�9�/�TuesdayBlack Forest - Lake Titisee - Lindau - FüssenAfter breakfast we enjoy a short presentation on the cuckoo clock production . We continue to a small traditional Black Forest farm where we will have a cheese tasting and you will see the real Black Forest . After that we will travel to Lake Titi-see, nestled in the legendary Black Forest and we continue the tour to the small island of Lindau in Lake Constance, which offers spectacu-lar views of the Alps . Depending on weather conditions we will take the Alpine road from Lindau to Ober-staufen and Immenstadt to our final destination Füssen, the southern-most point on our tour of Romantic Germany . Accommodation at the Hotel Hirsch**** .

Day�10�/�WednesdayNeuschwanstein - Wieskirche - Oberammergau - Linderhof - InnsbruckWe start the day with a visit to Neu-schwanstein Castle, built by Ludwig II, the notorious “Mad King“ . At midday we travel to Oberammer-gau, famous for its Passion Play and lovely crafts . Along the way we visit the Wieskirche Church before continuing the tour to visit Linderhof Castle . This is one of the 3 castles built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the only one where the king ac-tually lived for a significant amount of time . After a brief stop at the Et-

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Tour dates 2017

January 09* March 20* April 17 May 15 June 19 July 17 August 14 September 18** October 02 rates on request

* Date with English-Spanish speaking tour guide

** Date with Oktoberfest



Private Tours


Min. 2 persons



Transportation by car, minivan or bus from day 2 - day 13 (depending on number of participants)



Daily buffet breakfast Visits and excursions as mentioned Rhine cruise Welcome dinner in Frankfurt, traditional Black Forest Dinner and typical regional farewell-dinner in Munich

Admission to TV Tower, Sanssouci, Heidelberg, Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles



Berlin / Germany

Hamburg / Germany



p Rhine river cruise



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Day�1�/�Thursday�BerlinArrival at Berlin airport and transfer to the hotel . The rest of the day is free to spend at your leisure . The capital of Germany, Berlin is the artistic center of the country with a large number of museums, art galleries and theater shows . Ac-commodation at the Hotel Maritim proArte**** .

Day�2�/�FridayBerlinIn the morning you visit Berlin’s many well-known historic locations, like Under den Linden avenue, the State Opera and the Brandenburg

Gate . There will also be time to ex-plore the modern parts of the city, such as the German Parliament and Potsdam Square . The afternoon is free to explore at your leisure . Ac-commodation at the Hotel Maritim proArte**** .

Day�3�/�SaturdayBerlin - Potsdam - ErfurtAfter breakfast we travel to Pots-dam where we visit the Sanssouci Palace and park . In the afternoon we continue to Erfurt, also known as “Thuringian Rome” because of its architectural beauty . Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city and vi-sit the Merchants‘ Bridge (Krämer-

brücke), the longest series of in-habited buildings on any bridge in Europe . Accommodation at the Mercure Hotel Erfurt**** .

Day�4�/�Sunday Erfurt - FrankfurtIn the morning you are free to ex-plore Erfurt at your leisure . As an alternative you may also visit the Wartburg (not included) . In the afternoon transfer to Frankfurt, a city full of fascinating contrasts between modern development and historic landmarks . At 7 pm dinner with the rest of the group . Accom-modation at the Mövenpick Frank-furt City**** .

Day�5�/�MondayFrankfurt - Heidelberg - Black Forest In the morning we travel from Frank-furt to Heidelberg . Visit the famous castle ascending with the cable car and enjoy a sightseeing tour of its historic city center . Idyllically loca-ted on the shores of the Neckar Ri-ver, Heidelberg is Germany’s oldest university town and one of the most popular destinations in the country . We continue to the famous Black Forest region . This night we will have an authentic experience: Enjoy a typical Black Forest dinner and overnight in a romantically located hotel . If you like, take a little walk to the beautiful Ravenna Gorge or see the region’s oldest chapel, both are next to the hotel . Accommodation at the Best Western Hotel Hofgut Sternen***+ .

Day�6�/�TuesdayBlack Forest - Lake Titisee - Lindau - FüssenAfter breakfast we enjoy a short presentation on the cuckoo clock production . We continue to a small traditional Black Forest farm where we will have a cheese tasting and you will see the real Black Forest . After that we will travel to Lake Titi-see, nestled in the legendary Black Forest and we continue the tour to

the small island of Lindau in Lake Constance, which offers spectacu-lar views of the Alps . Depending on weather conditions we will take the Alpine road from Lindau to Ober-staufen and Immenstadt to our final destination Füssen, the southern-most point on our tour of Romantic Germany . Accommodation at the Hotel Hirsch**** .

Day�7�/�WednesdayNeuschwanstein - Wieskirche - Oberammergau - Linderhof - InnsbruckWe start the day with a visit to Neu-schwanstein Castle, built by Ludwig II, the notorious “Mad King“ . At midday we travel to Oberammer-gau, famous for its Passion Play and lovely crafts . Along the way we visit the Wieskirche Church before continuing the tour to visit Linderhof Castle . This is one of the 3 castles built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the only one where the king ac-tually lived for a significant amount of time . After a brief stop at the Et-tal Benedictine Abbey we continue to our final destination, Innsbruck . Accommodation at the Hotel Grauer Bär**** .

Day�8�/�ThursdayInnsbruck - MunichIn the morning we enjoy a sight-

seeing tour of Innsbruck (Austria), located in the Inn valley, in the heart of the Alps . In the afternoon we travel to Munich . Accommoda-tion at the Holiday Inn Munich City Centre**** .


Day�10�/�SaturdayMunich - Rothenburg ob der Tauber - FrankfurtToday we travel to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Romantic Germany . Sightseeing tour of this lovely medieval town concluding with a Schneeballen (snow ball) ta-sting, a pastry considered the signa-ture dish of Rothenburg . Next we travel to Frankfurt . The program ends at Frankfurt airport, around 6 pm .

Berlin &Romantic Germany



Tour dates 2017April 20 May 18 June 22 July 20 August 17 September 21* October 05 rates on request

* Date with Oktoberfest

Prenight in Berlin / Postnight in Frankfurtrates on request


Private Tours


Min. 2 persons


Transfer in from Berlin airport to your hotel (only on day 1 of the tour)




Daily buffet breakfast Visits and excursions as mentioned Welcome dinner in Frankfurt, traditional Black Forest Dinner and typical regional farewell-dinner in Munich

Admission to Sanssouci, Heidelberg, Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles



Brandenburg Gate, Berlin / Germany

Heidelberg / Germany

p 10 Days from Berlin to Frankfurt


p Berlin, the capital of

Germany



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Day�1�/�FridayFrankfurtArrival at Frankfurt airport and transfer to your hotel . The rest of the day is free to explore at your leisure . Frankfurt is the financial and commercial heart of Germany, with a fascinating contrast between the modern and historic parts of the city . Accommodation at the Hotel Mövenpick Frankfurt City**** .

Day�2�/�SaturdayFrankfurt - Heidelberg - Baden-BadenIn the morning you travel to Hei-

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delberg to visit the famous castle, followed by a tour of the historic city center . Idyllically located on the shores of the Neckar River, Heidel-berg is Germany’s oldest university town and one of the most popular destinations in the country . Then continue to Baden-Baden, the for-mer summer residence of the Eu-ropean nobility and world famous for its elegant spa resorts . Another attraction is the casino, at the ent-rance of the Black Forest . Accom-modation at the Leonardo Royal Hotel Baden Baden**** .

Day�3�/�SundayBaden-Baden - High Route through the Black Forest - Vogtsbauernhöfe - FreiburgTravel to Freudenstadt via the high route through the Black Forest, one of the most scenic tourist routes in Germany . This route offers specta-cular views of the Rhine valley and the Vosges Mountains in the back-ground . The drive includes stunning landscapes such as Mummel Lake . Visit the fascinating “Vogtsbau-ernhof” open-air museum, for an overview of the history and culture of the Black Forest . The authentic

displays give a wonderful impressi-on of the traditional architecture and economy of the Black Forest region . Then continue the tour to lovely Freiburg and accommodation at the Hotel Novotel Freiburg am Konzert-haus**** .

Day�4�/�MondayFreiburg - BreitnauIn the morning visit Freiburg, famous for its beautiful church to-wer . In the afternoon continue to the heart of the Black Forest, where we will have an authentic experience this night: Enjoy a typical Black Forest dinner and overnight in a ro-mantically located hotel . If you like, take a little walk to the beautiful Ravenna Gorge or see the region’s oldest chapel, both are next to the hotel . Accommodation at the Best Western Hotel Hofgut Sternen***+ .

Day�5�/�TuesdayBlack Forest - Lake Titisee - Lindau - FüssenAfter breakfast we enjoy a short presentation on the cuckoo clock production . We continue to a small traditional Black Forest farm where we will have a cheese tasting and you will see the real Black Forest . After that we will travel to Lake Titi-see, nestled in the legendary Black Forest and we continue the tour to

the small island of Lindau in Lake Constance, which offers spectacu-lar views of the Alps . Depending on weather conditions we will take the Alpine road from Lindau to Ober-staufen and Immenstadt to our final destination Füssen, the southern-most point on our tour of Romantic Germany . Accommodation at the Hotel Hirsch**** .


Day�7�/�ThursdayInnsbruck - MunichIn the morning we enjoy a sight-

seeing tour of Innsbruck (Austria), located in the Inn valley, in the heart of the Alps . In the afternoon we travel to Munich . Accommoda-tion at the Holiday Inn Munich City Centre**** .


Day�9�/�SaturdayMunich - Rothenburg ob der Tauber - FrankfurtAfter breakfast we travel to Ro-thenburg ob der Tauber, one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Romantic Germany . Sightseeing tour of this lovely medieval town concluding with a Schneeballen (snow ball) tasting, a pastry consi-dered the signature dish of Rothen-burg . Next we travel to Frankfurt . The program ends at Frankfurt air-port, around 6 pm .

Black Forest & Romantic Germany





Prenight/Postnight in Frankfurt rates on request Guaranteed departure dates with a minimum of 2 persons!

Private Tours


Min. 2 persons






Daily buffet breakfast Visits and excursions as mentioned Black Forest Dinner and typical regional farewell-dinner in Munich

Admission to Heidelberg, Neuschwan-stein and Linderhof Castles and the Vogtsbauernhöfe museum



Freiburg / Germany


p Idyllic impressions of the Black Forest

p Cuckoo clocks and traditional

farms



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Munich / Germany

Day�1�/�Sunday FrankfurtArrival at Frankfurt airport and transfer to the hotel . The rest of the day is free to spend at your leisure . Frankfurt is the financial and commercial heart of Germany, a city full of fascinating contrasts between modern development and historic landmarks . At 6:30 pm you will meet your guide in the lobby at the hotel and go to a beer cellar where they brew their own beer . Ta-ste a Lager, a Dark or the seasonal

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Bock beer and enjoy a tasty German meal . Accommodation at the Hotel Mövenpick Frankfurt City**** .

Day�2�/�MondayFrankfurt - Heidelberg - Black Forest In the morning we travel from Frank-furt to Heidelberg . Visit the famous castle ascending with the cable car and enjoy a sightseeing tour of its historic city center . Heidel-berg is Germany’s oldest university town and one of the most popular

destinations in the country . Drive to the Abbey and Brewery the Klo-sterhof . After the tour through the brewery you can sample some of the different beers they create the-re . Time for lunch at the Restaurant Klosterhof (not included) . We conti-nue to the famous Black Forest re-gion . This night we will have an au-thentic experience: Enjoy a typical Black Forest dinner and overnight in a romantically located hotel . Ac-commodation at the Best Western Hotel Hofgut Sternen***+ .

Day�3�/�TuesdayBlack Forest - Lake Constance - Füssen After breakfast we enjoy a short presentation on the cuckoo clock production before we drive through the Black Forest to Lake Constance . Time for lunch at the unique Bre-wery and Restaurant Max & Moritz (not included) which offers spec-tacular views of the Lake and the Alps . After lunch we drive to the Hops museum in and learn about one of the most important ingre-dients of beer brewing (tasting of 3 different beers included) . After the tour we drive to our final destination Füssen, the southernmost point on our tour of Romantic Germany . For Dinner we recommend a visit to the authentic Restaurant & Brewery Olivenbauer, famous for its home brewed craft beer and delicious me-als (not included) . Accommodation at the Hotel Hirsch**** .

Day�4�/�WednesdayNeuschwanstein - Oberam-mergau - Innsbruck We start the day with a visit to Neu-schwanstein Castle, built by Ludwig II, the notorious “Mad King“ . At midday we travel to Oberammer-gau, famous for its Passion Play and lovely crafts . We continue the

tour to the Abbey of Ettal . Over 400 years of brewing history awaits you at the Ettal Benedictine Abbey . Vi-sit the beer museum and taste the beer, which is up to this day brewed by the local monks . We continue to our final destination, Innsbruck . Accommodation at the Hotel Grauer Bär**** .

Day�5�/�ThursdayInnsbruck - Munich In the morning we enjoy a sight-seeing tour of Innsbruck (Austria), located in the Inn valley, in the heart of the Alps . After lunch we travel to the biggest Monastery Brewe-ry in Germany “the Monastery of Andechs” . Learn about the history and brewing techniques on a tour through the brewery, after the visit we continue to Munich . Accommo-dation at the Maritim Hotel Mu-nich**** .

Day�6�/�Friday Munich After breakfast we visit the city’s main attractions, concluding the tour at the Marienplatz square with its famous clock tower . During this tour you will sample Bavarian spe-cialties from the “Viktualienmarkt” . The afternoon is free to explore at your leisure . (Optional a guided visit

to the world famous Hofbräuhaus) In the evening you enjoy a traditional Bavarian dinner including 1 “Maß” (1 Liter) Beer . Accommodation at the Maritim Hotel Munich**** .

Day�7�/�Saturday Munich - Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Frankfurt After breakfast we travel to Ro-thenburg ob der Tauber, one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Romantic Germany . Sightseeing tour of this lovely medieval town concluding with a stop at the local butchery for a typical Bratwurst Semmel (fried sausage in a bun) . Next we travel to Frankfurt . The program ends at Frankfurt airport, around 5 pm .

Romantic Germany for Beer Lovers



Tour dates 2017June 04 July 09 August 06 rates on request

Prenight/Postnight in Frankfurt rates on request Guaranteed departure dates with a minimum of 2 persons!

Private Tours


Min. 2 persons




Bilingual English/Spanish speaking tour guide during the entire tour (driver-guide for groups of 7 persons or less)


Daily buffet breakfast Visits and excursions as mentioned Welcome Dinner in Frankfurt Traditional Black Forest dinner Typical regional farewell-dinner in Munich incl. 1 Liter Beer

Brewery tours and tastings in Heidel-berg, Ettal and Hops Museum

Brewery tour in Andechs Admission to Heidelberg, Neuschwan-stein

Visit to a cuckoo clock visitor center Bratwurst sampling in Rothenburg and specialties at the Viktualien market Munich



p Beer tasting, brewery tours,

sausage tasting



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Wartburg Castle / Germany

Martin Luther statue / Germany

Day�1�BerlinArrival at Berlin Airport and transfer to the airport . The rest of the day is free to spend at your leisure . At 07 pm you will meet your guide for the welcome dinner at the hotel . Ac-commodation at the Hotel Maritim proArte**** .

Day�2�BerlinIn the morning we visit Berlin´s many well-known historic locations, like Under den Linden avenue, the State Opera and the Brandenburg

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Gate . There will also be time to ex-plore the modern parts of the city, such as the German Parliament and Potsdam Square . The afternoon is free to explore at your leisure . Ac-commodation at the Hotel Maritim proArte**** .

Day� 3� Berlin - Wittenberg - Dessau After breakfast we proceed to Wittenberg, designated as “Lu-therstadt” (“Luther Town”) . It was here that Luther gained notoriety

by posting his 95 theses to the door of the Castle Church, sparking the movement that would become the Reformation . Accommodation at the Hotel NH Dessau**** .

Day� 4� Dessau - Torgau - Leipzig On the way to Leipzig stop in Tor-gau . There we take a photo stop at the war memorial, where Russian and American troops have joined hands at the River Elbe in Germany, bringing the end of the war a step

closer . Afterwards there will be a “Kodak moment” at the Hartenfels Castle, where Luther consecrated for the first time a reformed Church, according to his own ideas . We are going to visit the tomb of Katharina von Bora, Luther´s wife and stop at the building where Luther, Me-lanchthon, Jonas and Bugenhagen worked out the basic ideas of the Torgau Articles in 1530 . Then we continue to Leipzig and visit the city . Visit the Thomaskirche, where J .S . Bach served as choirmaster for 25 years and where Luther preached and introduced his ideas for the reformation to the people . Accom-modation at the Hotel Radisson Blu Leipzig**** .

Day� 5� Leipzig - Weimar - Erfurt Today we leave for Weimar . This City is the highlight of German Culture from the 18th and 19th Century . It was the focal point of German Enlightenment . Home of the leading characters of the litera-ry genre called “Weimar classics”:

the writers Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Schiller . In the afternoon we continue to Erfurt also called the “Thuringian Rome” . There he became a student and a monk . Here he also met many of his faithful friends, such as Spalatin, Jonas, Lang and Draconites . Visit the Augustinian Monastery where Luther lived as a monk and admire the Merchants´ Bridge (Krämerbrü-cke), the longest series of inhabited buldings on any bridge in Europe . Accommodation at the Hotel Radis-son Blu Erfurt**** .

Day� 6� Erfurt - Eisleben - Erfurt Today we go to Eisleben . In 1996 UNESCO added the Luther memori-als to its World Heritage List, ma-king the “Lutherstadt” Eisleben a much visited destination of Germa-ny . Here, in the region of the Counts of Mansfeld, Martin Luther was born in 1483 and died in 1546 . We will visit the house of his birth and the Peter and Paul Church, where Luther was baptized . We also visit

the Church of St . Andrews, where he last preached and the House of the Counts of Mansfeld, where Lu-ther died . Luther’s birth house and Luther’s last residence are today Museums rich of historical docu-mentation supported by UNESCO . Accommodation at the Hotel Radis-son Blu Erfurt**** .

Day� 7� Erfurt - Eisenach - Frankfurt Today we start to Eisenach visiting the Wartburg . There, a Castle Gui-de is waiting to give an inside Tour of the Wartburg . The Wartburg is the most famous landmark for Lu-therans all over the World . Martin Luther stayed here for almost a year, protected by the Prince Elector Frederic the Wise . Here he transla-ted the New Testament . Thereafter we see the Bach Museum, pass by the Luther House of the Cotta fami-ly who provided the young Martin Luther with a Latin language educa-tion, preparing him for University in Erfurt . The program ends at Frank-furt airport, around 06 pm .

In the Footsteps of Martin Luther



Tour dates 2017July 09, 30 August 25 rates on request

Prenight in Berlin / Postnight in Frankfurtrates on request Guaranteed departure dates with a minimum of 4 persons!

Private Tours


Min. 2 persons


Transfer in from Berlin airport to your hotel (only on day 1 of the tour)




Daily buffet breakfast Visits and excursions as mentioned with additional local guides in Wittenberg, Weimar, Erfurt and Eisleben

Welcome Dinner in Frankfurt and Luther Dinner in Leipzig

Admission to Luther House in Witten-berg, Castle Church in Wittenberg, Augustinian Monastery, Birth and Death House in Eisleben, Bach House in Eisenach, Wartburg Castle


p Visit to Wartburg Castle

p Wittenberg and Erfurt



MARTIN LUTHER 2017500 Years Reformation

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Romantic Germany &Picturesque Switzerland

Day�1�/�SundayFrankfurtArrival at Frankfurt airport and transfer to the hotel . The rest of the day is free to spend at your leisure . Frankfurt is the financial and com-mercial heart of Germany, a city full of fascinating contrasts between modern development and historic landmarks . At 7 pm you will meet your guide at the welcome dinner at the hotel . Accommodation at the Hotel Mövenpick Frankfurt City**** .

Day�2�/�MondayFrankfurt - Heidelberg - Black Forest In the morning we travel from Frank-

furt to Heidelberg . Visit the famous castle ascending with the cable car and enjoy a sightseeing tour of its historic city center . Idyllically located on the shores of the Neckar River, Heidelberg is Germany’s oldest uni-versity town and one of the most po-pular destinations in the country . We continue to the famous Black Forest region . This night we will have an authentic experience: Enjoy a typical Black Forest dinner and overnight in a romantically located hotel . If you like, take a little walk to the beautiful Ravenna Gorge or see the region’s oldest chapel, both are next to the hotel . Accommodation at the Best Western Hotel Hofgut Sternen***+ .

Day�3�/�TuesdayBlack Forest - Lake Titisee - Lindau - FüssenAfter breakfast we enjoy a short presentation on the cuckoo clock production . We continue to a small traditional Black Forest farm where we will have a cheese tasting and you will see the real Black Forest . After that we will travel to Lake Titi-see, nestled in the legendary Black Forest and we continue the tour to the small island of Lindau in Lake Constance, which offers spectacu-lar views of the Alps . Depending on weather conditions we will take the Alpine road from Lindau to Ober-staufen and Immenstadt to our final

destination Füssen, the southern-most point on our tour of Romantic Germany . Accommodation at the Hotel Hirsch**** .




Day�7�/�SaturdayMunich - ZurichBreakfast at the hotel . Around noon transfer to the train station . Travel by train from Munich to Zurich . Upon arrival in Zurich transfer to your hotel . Accommodation at the Hotel Swissôtel Zürich**** .

Day�8�/�SundayZurichEnjoy a sightseeing tour of Zurich and its main monuments . Take in fabulous views of the Alps and Lake Zurich from the Höhenstrasse . We will briefly stop in Rapperswil, the

quaint City of Roses . On our way back to Zurich you enjoy a lovely cruise on Lake Zurich (no guide) . Arrival at Zürich-Bürkliplatz . Make your own way back to the hotel . Accommodation at the Hotel Swis-sôtel Zürich**** .

Day�9�/�MondayZurich - Lucerne - Mount Titlis - InterlakenDeparture for Lucerne . Short sight-seeing tour and free time to explore on your own . At noon we continue to Engelberg . Take the rotating Ro-tair cable car to the top of Mount Titlis and its spectacular glacier . From an elevation of 3 .020 m, visi-tors enjoy spectacular views of the Central Alps . In the afternoon we continue to Brienz and visit the local wood carvers . Our next destination is Interlaken at the foot of Mount Jungfrau . Accommodation at the Hotel Interlaken**** .

Day�10�/�TuesdayInterlaken - Bern - Gruyeres - GenevaFrom Interlaken we drive along Lake Thun to Bern . After a sightseeing tour of the city, we continue to Gru-yeres, a picturesque village with its impressive medieval castle . Ac-commodation at the Hotel Ramada Encore*** .

Day�11�/�WednesdayGeneva - Montreux - ZermattEnjoy a sightseeing tour of Geneva and visit the beautiful parks along the lake, the cathedral and the Euro-pean headquarters of the UN . Then we travel to Lausanne and Mon-treux, passing the magnificent Chil-lon Castle . In the afternoon we tra-vel up the Rodano river valley as far as Täsch . From here you continue by narrow gauge train to Zermatt,

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nestled at the foot of mighty Mount Matterhorn . Dinner and accommo-dation at the Hotel Alex**** .

Day�12�/�ThursdayZermatt - Nufenen Pass - Lugano In the morning you are free to ex-plore at your leisure or undertake an optional excursion to the top of Mount Gornegrat (not included) . In the afternoon you return to Täsch where you board the bus for a spec-tacular drive over the high Nufenen mountain pass to Lugano . Accom-modation .

Day�13�/�FridayLugano - Lake Como - St. MoritzIn the morning we travel to Italy to visit magnificent Lake Como . Travel along the shore of the lake via Me-naggio to Chiavenna in the Begga-glia valley . In Castasegna we cross back into Switzerland and complete today‘s tour in the ski resort of St . Moritz . Dinner and accommodation at the Hotel Schweizerhof**** .

Day�14�/�SaturdaySt. Moritz - Vaduz - ZurichIn the morning we travel via Fluela and Davos to Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein . Free time to explore this charming city . In the afternoon we continue to Zurich via the Tog-genburg region, famous for its pic-turesque houses . Arrival at Zurich central station or the Swissôtel around 5 pm . End of tour program .


! Please Note

The Switzerland part of the tour will be bilingual (English, Spanish)


Tour dates 2017April 23 May 21 June 25 July 23 August 20 September 24* rates on request


Prenight in Frankfurt / Postnight in Zurichrates on request


Private Tours

Travel period: Jan 01, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018Departure dates: dailyNo . of participants2 I 4 I 6 rates on request

Min. 2 persons




English speaking tour guide from day 1 - day 6 (driver-guide for groups of 7 persons or less)

Private transfer out Munich and in Zurich on day 7

English/Spanish speaking tour guide from day 9 - day 14 (driver-guide for groups of 7 persons or less)

Accommodation at the hotels described or similar Daily buffet breakfast Visits and excursions as mentioned Regular city tour of Zurich with local English-/Spanish-speaking guide on day 8 Train ticket Munich - Zurich incl . reserved seating in 2nd class (no guide)

Welcome dinner in Frankfurt, tradi-tional Black Forest Dinner, typical regional farewell-dinner in Munich and dinner in Zermatt and St. Moritz Admission to Heidelberg, Neuschwan-stein and Linderhof Castles


“snow ball” tasting in Rothenburg Cable car ticket to Mount Titlis Boat ride ticket on Lake Zurich (no guide) Train ticket Täsch - Zermatt - Täsch

p 14 Days from Frankfurt to Zurich


p City tour of Zurich



Mount Matterhorn / Switzerland

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Romantic Germany &Enchanted Switzerland

Day�1�/�SundayFrankfurtArrival at Frankfurt airport and transfer to the hotel . The rest of the day is free to spend at your leisure . Frankfurt is the financial and com-mercial heart of Germany, a city full of fascinating contrasts between modern development and historic landmarks . At 7 pm you will meet your guide at the welcome dinner at the hotel . Accommodation at the Hotel Mövenpick Frankfurt City**** .

Day�2�/�MondayFrankfurt - Heidelberg - Black Forest In the morning we travel from Frank-

furt to Heidelberg . Visit the famous castle ascending with the cable car and enjoy a sightseeing tour of its historic city center . Idyllically located on the shores of the Neckar River, Heidelberg is Germany’s oldest uni-versity town and one of the most po-pular destinations in the country . We continue to the famous Black Forest region . This night we will have an authentic experience: Enjoy a typical Black Forest dinner and overnight in a romantically located hotel . If you like, take a little walk to the beautiful Ravenna Gorge or see the region’s oldest chapel, both are next to the hotel . Accommodation at the Best Western Hotel Hofgut Sternen***+ .

Day�3�/�TuesdayBlack Forest - Lake Titisee - Lindau - FüssenAfter breakfast we enjoy a short presentation on the cuckoo clock production . We continue to a small traditional Black Forest farm where we will have a cheese tasting and you will see the real Black Forest . After that we will travel to Lake Titi-see, nestled in the legendary Black Forest and we continue the tour to the small island of Lindau in Lake Constance, which offers spectacu-lar views of the Alps . Depending on weather conditions we will take the Alpine road from Lindau to Ober-staufen and Immenstadt to our final

destination Füssen, the southern-most point on our tour of Romantic Germany . Accommodation at the Hotel Hirsch**** .



Day�6�/�FridayMunichAfter breakfast we visit the city’s main attractions, concluding the tour at the Marienplatz square with

its famous clock tower . Munich, the capital of the state of Bavaria is fa-mous for its Oktoberfest, which is annually celebrated in September . The afternoon is free to explore at your leisure . In the evening you enjoy a traditional Bavarian dinner . Accommodation at the Holiday Inn Munich City Centre**** .

Day�7�/�SaturdayMunich - ZurichBreakfast at the hotel . Around noon transfer to the train station . Travel by train from Munich to Zurich . Upon arrival in Zurich transfer to your hotel . Accommodation at the Hotel Swissôtel Zürich**** .

Day�8�/�SundayZurichThe morning is free to spend at your leisure . In the afternoon transfer to the meeting-point to explore Zurich during a regular City Tour . Learn more about Zurich’s past and pre-sent through the city’s buildings, histories and anecdotes . Take in fabulous views of the alps and Lake Zurich from the Höhenstrasse . Tra-vel by cogwheel train (Dolderbahn) to the residential district of Zürich-berg, with its mansions and parks . Return to your hotel at your own expense . Accommodation in Hotel Swissôtel Zürich**** .

Day�9�/�MondayZurich - Bernese Oberland - InterlakenTransfer to Sihlquai, where you start your excursion to Interlaken .

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The town is beautifully located between two lakes (Lake Thun and Lake Brienz), also known as a shop-ping paradise - enjoy a wide se-lection, ranging from regional pro-ducts to fine jewelry and watches . Accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Interlaken .

Day�10�/�Tuesday Interlaken - Jungfraujoch - ZurichIn the morning enjoy a guided tour to Jungfraujoch - TOP OF EUROPE . Take in the magnificent views of the mountains in the Jungfrau re-gion; the impressive north face of Eiger mountain seems almost clo-se enough to touch . At the top of Jungfraujoch, enjoy a fascinating Alpine world of ice, snow and rocks . After this unforgettable winter ex-perience, we descend to the resort town of Wengen to Lauterbrunnen, where you will board a bus that will take you back to Zurich . Return to your hotel at your own expense . Accommodation in Hotel Swissôtel Zürich**** .

Day�11�/�Wednesday�ZurichTransfer to the airport .



Tour dates 2017April 23 May 21 June 25 July 23 August 20 September 24* rates on request


Prenight in Frankfurt / Postnight in Zurichrates on request


Private Tours

Travel period: Jan 01, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018Departure dates: dailyNo . of participants2 I 4 I 6 rates on request

Min. 2 persons



Transportation by car, minivan or bus during day 1 - day 6 (depending on number of participants)

English speaking tour guide from day 1 - day 6 (driver-guide for groups of 7 persons or less)

Private transfer out Munich and in Zurich on day 7

English speaking guide during the Swiss part of the tour from day 9 - day 10

Accommodation at the hotels described or similar Daily buffet breakfast Visits and excursions as mentioned Regular city tour of Zurich with local English-/German-speaking guide on day 8 Train ticket Munich - Zurich incl . reserved seating in 2nd class (no guide)

Welcome dinner in Frankfurt, traditional Black Forest Dinner and regional dinner in Munich



Visit to Jungfraujoch - TOP OF EUROPE

Kleine Scheidegg - Jungfraujoch / Switzerland

p 11 Days from Frankfurt to Zurich

p Train ride to Jungfraujoch

p Zurich, beautiful located at the

shore of lake Zürichsee



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Day�1�/�SundayFrankfurtArrival at Frankfurt airport and transfer to the hotel . The rest of the day is free to spend at your leisure . Frankfurt is the financial and commercial heart of Germany,

a city full of fascinating contrasts between modern development and historic landmarks . At 7 pm you will meet your guide at the welcome dinner at the hotel . Accommodation at the Hotel Mövenpick Frankfurt City**** .

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Day�2�/�MondayFrankfurt - Heidelberg - Black Forest In the morning we travel from Frank-furt to Heidelberg . Visit the famous castle ascending with the cable car and enjoy a sightseeing tour of its historic city center . Idyllically loca-ted on the shores of the Neckar Ri-ver, Heidelberg is Germany’s oldest university town and one of the most popular destinations in the country . We continue to the famous Black Forest region . This night we will have an authentic experience: Enjoy a typical Black Forest dinner and overnight in a romantically located hotel . If you like, take a little walk to the beautiful Ravenna Gorge or see the region’s oldest chapel, both are

next to the hotel . Accommodation at the Best Western Hotel Hofgut Sternen***+ .

Day�3�/�TuesdayBlack Forest - Lake Titisee - Lindau - FüssenAfter breakfast we enjoy a short presentation on the cuckoo clock production . We continue to a small traditional Black Forest farm where we will have a cheese tasting and you will see the real Black Forest . After that we will travel to Lake Titi-see, nestled in the legendary Black Forest and we continue the tour to the small island of Lindau in Lake Constance, which offers spectacu-lar views of the Alps . Depending on weather conditions we will take the

Alpine road from Lindau to Ober-staufen and Immenstadt to our final destination Füssen, the southern-most point on our tour of Romantic Germany . Accommodation at the Hotel Hirsch**** .



Day�6�/�FridayMunichAfter breakfast we visit the city’s main attractions, concluding the tour at the Marienplatz square with

its famous clock tower . Munich, the capital of the state of Bavaria is fa-mous for its Oktoberfest, which is annually celebrated in September . The afternoon is free to explore at your leisure . In the evening you enjoy a traditional Bavarian dinner . Accommodation at the Holiday Inn Munich City Centre**** .

Day�7�/�SaturdayMunich - Passau - LinzIn the morning we travel to Passau . This city, on the border between Ger-many and Austria, has a very privile-ged location by the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz rivers . In the afternoon we cross the Austrian border to the city of Linz, a picturesque town on the banks of the Danube river . Accom-modation at the Arcotel Nike**** .

Day�8�/�SundayLinz - Dürnstein - Melk - ViennaAfter breakfast we enjoy a short stop at the village of Dürnstein, nestled in the heart of the magnificent Wachau Valley . The charming town of Dürn-stein offers a unique combination of breathtaking scenery and traditional architecture . It was in the Kuenringer Castle, whose ruins still overlook Dürnstein, that the English King Richard Lionheart was held prisoner . We continue to Melk for a short visit to the famous Abbey . Finally we arri-ve at Vienna, the magnificent capital of Austria . Accommodation at the Hotel Arcotel Wimberger**** .

Day�9�/�MondayViennaSightseeing tour of Vienna . We admire the Opera, Hofburg Palace,

Heroes Gate, Parliament, the Council and the other attractions . Afternoon free to explore Vienna at your leisure . At night attend a gala dinner accom-panied by live classical music (opti-onal, not included) . Accommodation at the Hotel Arcotel Wimberger**** .

Day�10�/�TuesdayVienna - Lake District - Salzburg In the morning we continue to the Lake District and ascend to Mount Zwölferhorn by cable car to enjoy wonderful views over the Lake Wolfgang . Continue to the city of Salzburg, where the genius com-poser Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born . Sightseeing tour with examples of breathtaking Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque artistry . Our visit also includes the world famous Mirabell Gardens and we see the house where Mozart grew up . Accommodation at the Hotel NH Salzburg City**** .

Day�11�/�WednesdaySalzburg - Berchtesgaden - Chiemsee - Munich After breakfast we travel along the Königsee River Valley, through the Bavarian mountains, along roman-tic farmhouses to Obersalzberg . Special buses and an elevator will bring us to the Eagle´s Nest . From there we continue to Lake Chiem-see, the “Bavarian Sea” for a short stop . The program ends at Munich Airport, around 6 pm . Romantic Germany &

Impressive Austria





Prenight in Frankfurt / Postnight in Munich rates on request


Private Tours


Min. 2 persons






Daily buffet breakfast Visits and excursions as mentioned Welcome dinner in Frankfurt, traditional Black Forest Dinner and typical regional dinner in Munich


Admission to Abbey Melk Admission to Eagle‘s Nest Cable car ticket to Mount Zwölferhorn Visit to a cuckoo clock visitor center Visit to a local Black Forest farm with cheese tasting

Hofburg Palace, Vienna / Germany

Lindau / Germany

p 11 Days from Frankfurt to Munich


p Cable car ticket to Mount

Zwölferhorn



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The Magic of the Black Forest

Day�1�/�Friday FrankfurtArrival at Frankfurt airport and transfer to your hotel . The rest of the day is free to explore at your leisure . Frankfurt is the financial and commercial heart of Germany, with a fascinating contrast between the modern and historic parts of the city . Accommodation at the Hotel Mövenpick Frankfurt City**** .

Day�2�/�Saturday Frankfurt - Heidelberg - Baden-BadenIn the morning you travel to Hei-delberg to visit the famous castle, followed by a tour of the historic city center . Idyllically located on the shores of the Neckar River, Heidel-berg is Germany’s oldest university town and one of the most popular destinations in the country . Then continue to Baden- Baden, the for-mer summer residence of the Euro-pean nobility and worldwide known

for its thermal baths . Another at-traction is the casino, at the foot of the black forest . Accommodation at the Leonardo Royal Hotel Baden Baden**** .

Day�3�/�Sunday Baden-Baden - High Route through the Black Forest - Vogtsbauernhöfe - Freiburg Travel to Freudenstadt via the high route through the Black Forest, one of the most scenic tourist routes in Germany . This route offers specta-cular views of the Rhine valley and the Vosges Mountains in the back-ground . The drive includes stunning landscapes such as Mummel Lake . Visit the fascinating “Vogtsbauern-

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hof” open-air museum, for an over-view of the history and culture of the Black Forest . The authentic displays give a wonderful impression of the traditional architecture and economy of Black Forest region . Then continue the tour to lovely Freiburg . Accom-modation at the Hotel Novotel Frei-burg am Konzerthaus**** .

Day�4�/�Monday Freiburg - BreitnauIn the morning visit Freiburg, fa-mous for its beautiful church tower . In the afternoon continue to the heart of the Black Forest, where we will have an authentic experience this night: Enjoy a typical Black Forest dinner and overnight in a ro-

mantically located hotel . If you like, take a little walk to the beautiful Ravenna Gorge or see the region’s oldest chapel, both are next to the hotel . Accommodation at the Best Western Hotel Hofgut Sternen***+ .

Day�5�/�Tuesday Breitnau - Lake Titi - FrankfurtAfter breakfast our first stop is the cuckoo clock visitor center to learn more about these traditional clocks . Next we visit a traditional small farm where you may sample delicious local cheeses and see what life is like in the Black Forest . Around noon we arrive at Lake Titi and then continue to Frankfurt air-port .



p High Route through the Black Forest

p Traditional farms and cuckoo

clocks




Tour dates 2017April 21 May 19 June 23 July 21 August 18 September 22 October 06 rates on request



Private Tours


Min. 2 persons






Daily buffet breakfast Typical Black Forest Dinner Visits and excursions as mentioned Admission to Heidelberg Castle and the Vogtsbauernhöfe museum


Best Western Hotel Hofgut Sternen / Germany

Black Forest / Germany

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The EnchantingNorthDay�1�/�MondayFrankfurtArrival in Frankfurt and transfer to your hotel . The rest of the day is free to explore at your leisure . At first glance, Frankfurt impresses vi-sitors with its modern skyscrapers; a close-up look also reveals a char-ming and pleasant city . Accommo-dation at the Hotel Mövenpick Frankfurt City**** .

Day�2�/�TuesdayFrankfurt - Rüdesheim - St. Goar - Cologne In the morning you travel to Rü-desheim . Sightseeing tour of the historic city center . Boarding the ship, today’s cruise follows the most picturesque stretch of the Rhine, the Lorelei valley . After dis-embarking in St . Goar you continue to Cologne . Accommodation at the Hotel Maritim**** .

Day�3�/�WednesdayCologne - HamburgAfter breakfast we depart for

Hamburg . Upon arrival you enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city . Ham-burg is known for its elegant hi-storic boulevards, impressive port (the second largest in Europe) and famous St . Pauli neighborhood . Ac-commodation at the Hotel Novotel Alster**** .

Day�4�/�ThursdayHamburg - BerlinIn the morning you have time to relax or explore the city . In the afternoon you travel to Berlin . Accommodation at the Hotel Mari-tim proArte**** .

Day�5�/�FridayBerlinIn the morning you visit Berlin’s many well-known historic loca-tions, like Under den Linden ave-nue, the State Opera and the Bran-denburg Gate . There will also be time to explore the modern parts of the city, such as the German Parliament and Potsdam Square . The afternoon is free to explore at

Highlightsof AustriaDay�1�/�ThursdayMunichArrival in Munich and transfer to your hotel . Accommodation at the Holiday Inn Munich City Centre**** .

Day�2�/�FridayMunichAfter breakfast we visit the city’s main attractions, concluding the tour at the Marienplatz square with its famous clock tower . Munich, the capital of the state of Bavaria is fa-mous for its Oktoberfest, which is celebrated annually in September . The afternoon is free to explore at your leisure . In the evening you enjoy a traditional Bavarian dinner . Accommodation at the Holiday Inn Munich City Centre**** .

Day�3�/�SaturdayMunich - Passau - LinzIn the morning we travel to Passau . This city, on the border between Germany and Austria, has a very privileged location by the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz rivers . In the af-ternoon we cross the Austrian bor-der to the city of Linz, a picturesque town on the banks of the Danube river . Accommodation at the Arcotel Nike**** .

Day�4�/�SundayLinz - Dürnstein - Melk - ViennaAfter breakfast we enjoy a short stop at the village of Dürnstein, nestled in the heart of the magnifi-cent Wachau Valley . The charming town of Dürnstein offers a unique

combination of breathtaking scene-ry and traditional architecture . It was in the Kuenringer Castle, who-se ruins still overlook Dürnstein, that the English King Richard Lion-heart was held prisoner . We conti-nue to Melk for a short visit to the famous Abbey . Finally we arrive at Vienna, the magnificent capital of Austria . Accommodation at the Ho-tel Arcotel Wimberger**** .

Day�5�/�MondayViennaSightseeing tour of Vienna . We ad-mire the Opera, Hofburg Palace, He-roes Gate, Parliament, the Council and the other attractions . Afternoon free to explore Vienna at your lei-sure . At night attend a gala dinner accompanied by live classical music (optional, not included) . Accommo-dation at the Hotel Arcotel Wimber-ger**** .

Day�6�/�Tuesday Vienna - Lake District - Salzburg In the morning we continue to the

Lake District and ascend to Mount Zwölferhorn by cable car to enjoy wonderful views over the Lake Wolfgang . Continue to the city of Salzburg, where the genius com-poser Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born . Sightseeing tour with examples of breathtaking Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque artistry . Our visit also includes the world famous Mirabell Gardens and we see the house where Mozart grew up . Accommodation at the Hotel NH Salzburg City**** .

Day�7�/�Wednesday�Salzburg - Berchtesgaden - Chiemsee - Munich After breakfast we travel along the Königsee River Valley, through the Bavarian mountains, along roman-tic farmhouses to Obersalzberg . Special buses and an elevator will bring us to the Eagle´s Nest . From there we continue to Lake Chiem-see, the “Bavarian Sea” for a short stop . The program ends at Munich Airport, around 6 pm .

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your leisure . Accommodation at the Hotel Maritim proArte**** .

Day�6�/�SaturdayBerlin - Potsdam - ErfurtAfter breakfast we travel to Pots-dam where we visit the Sanssouci Palace and park . In the afternoon we continue to Erfurt, also known as “Thuringian Rome” because of its architectural beauty . Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city and visit the Merchants‘ Bridge (Krämerbrü-cke), the longest series of inhabited buildings on any bridge in Europe . Accommodation at the Mercure Hotel Erfurt**** .

Day�7�/�Sunday Erfurt - FrankfurtIn the morning you are free to ex-plore Erfurt at your leisure . As an alternative you may also visit the Wartburg (not included) . Return to Frankfurt . The program ends at Frankfurt Airport, around 6 pm .



Tour dates 2017April 17 May 15 June 19 July 17 August 14 September 18 October 02 rates on request



Private Tours


Min. 2 persons


Transfer in from Frankfurt airport to your hotel (only on day 1 of the tour) Transportation by car, minivan or bus from day 2 - day 7 (depending on number of participants) English speaking tour guide during the entire tour (driver-guide for groups of 7 persons or less) Accommodation at the hotels described or similar Daily buffet breakfast Visits and excursions as mentioned Rhine cruise Admission to Sanssouci Palace and TV Tower


Tour dates 2017April 27 1 .179,-May 25 1 .179,-June 29 1 .179,-July 27 1 .179,-August 24 1 .179,-September 28* 1 .399,-October 12 1 .179,-rates on request


Prenight/Postnight in Munichrates on request


Private Tours


Min. 2 persons


Transfer in from Munich airport to your hotel (only on day 1 of the tour)



Accommodation at the hotels described or similar Daily buffet breakfast Visits and excursions as mentioned Typical regional farewell-dinner in Munich

Admission to Eagle‘s Nest and Abbey Melk Cable car ticket to Mount Zwölferhorn

p 7 Days from/to Munich



Zwölferhorn



Frankfurt / Germany

German Parliament, Berlin / Germany

Hofburg Palace, Vienna / Germany



p Rhine cruise



Magical SwitzerlandDay�1�/�SaturdayZurichArrival in Zurich and transfer to your hotel . Accommodation at the Hotel Swissôtel Zürich**** .

Day�2�/�SundayZurichIn the morning you enjoy a sightsee-ing tour of Zurich and its main mon-uments: take in the fabulous views of the Alps and Lake Zurich from the Höhenstrasse . We will stop briefly in Rapperswil, the quaint city of roses . On our way back to Zurich you enjoy a lovely cruise on Lake Zurich (no guide) . Arrival at Zürich-Bürkliplatz . Make your own way back to the hotel . Accommodation at the Hotel Swissôtel Zürich**** .

Day�3�/�MondayZurich - Lucerne - Mount Titlis - Interlaken Departure for Lucerne . Short sight-seeing tour and free time to explore Lucerne on your own . At noon we continue to Engelberg . Take the ro-tating Rotair cable car to the top of Mount Titlis and its spectacular gla-cier . From an elevation of 3 .020 m, visitors enjoy breathtaking views of the Central Alps . In the afternoon you visit the lakeside town of Brienz and see the talented woodcarving artisans . Continue to Interlaken, at the foot of Mount Jungfrau .

Accommodation at the Hotel Inter-laken**** .

Day�4�/�TuesdayInterlaken - Bern - Gruyeres - GenevaFrom Interlaken we drive along Lake Thun to Bern, located on the Aare River, overlooking the Alps . Visit the city before we continue to Gruyeres, a picturesque village with an impressive medieval castle . Accommodation at the Hotel Rama-da Encore***+ .

Day�5�/�WednesdayGeneva - Montreux - ZermattSightseeing tour of Geneva . Visit the beautiful parks along the lake, the cathedral and the European head-quarters of the UN . Then you travel to Lausanne and Montreux with its magnificent Chillon Castle . Free time to visit Montreux . In the after-noon you explore the Rodano river

valley as far as Täsch . From here you continue by narrow gauge train to Zermatt, nestled at the foot of migh-ty Mount Matterhorn . Dinner and accommodation at the Hotel Alex**** . Day�6�/�ThursdayZermatt - Nufenen Pass - ZurichIn the morning you are free to explo-re Zermatt at your leisure or under-take an optional excursion to the top of Mount Gornergrat (not included) . In the afternoon you return to Täsch where you board the bus for a spec-tacular drive over the high Nufenen mountain pass to Airolo . Return to Zurich . Arrival in Zurich at train station or Swissôtel at 6 .30 pm .

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Swiss Mountains and Glacier ExpressDay�1�/�MondayZurich - Lucerne - Mount Titlis - Interlaken At 8 am you meet your guide at the Swissôtel in Zurich . Then we travel from Zurich to Lucerne . Sightseeing tour . At noon we continue to Engel-berg . Take the rotating Rotair cable car to the top of Mount Titlis and its spectacular glacier . From an eleva-tion of 3 .020 m, visitors enjoy spec-tacular views of the Central Alps . In the afternoon you visit the lakeside town of Brienz with its talented woodcarving artisans . Continue to Interlaken, at the foot of Mount Jungfrau . Accommodation at the Hotel Interlaken**** .

Day�2�/�TuesdayInterlaken - Bern - Gruyeres - GenevaWe drive along Lake Thun to Bern . Sightseeing tour of the city . Then we continue to Gruyeres with its impressive medieval castle . Acco-mmodation at the Hotel Ramada Encore***+ .

Day�3�/�WednesdayGeneva - Montreux - ZermattSightseeing tour of Geneva . Then you travel to Lausanne and Montreux with its magnificent Chillon Castle . In the afternoon you explore the Roda-no river valley as far as Täsch . From here you continue by narrow gauge

train to Zermatt, nestled at the foot of mighty Mount Matterhorn . Dinner and accommodation at the Hotel Alex*** in Zermatt .

Day�4�/�ThursdayZermattToday you are free to explore at your leisure . Optional excursion to the top of Mount Gornegrat (not inclu-ded) . Dinner and accommodation at the Hotel Alex**** .

Day�5�/�FridayZermatt - Glacier Express (no guide) - St. MoritzIn the morning we board the famous Glacier Express train . Take in the impressive views of mountains, gla-ciers and snowcapped peaks from the comfortable panorama railcar . In the afternoon you arrive at the famous St . Moritz ski resort . Dinner and accommodation at the Hotel Schweizerhof**** .

Day�6�/�SaturdaySt. Moritz - Vaduz - ZurichIn the morning we travel via Flue-la and Davos to Vaduz . Free time . Arrival at Zurich central station or the Swissôtel around 5 pm .

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Tour dates 2017April 24 May 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 June 05, 12, 19, 26 July 03, 10, 17, 24, 31 August 07, 14, 21, 28 September 04, 11, 18, 25 October 02, 09 rates on request

Prenight/Postnight in Zurich rates on request


Private Tours

Travel period: Apr 01, 2017 - Oct 31, 2018Departure dates: dailyNo . of participants 2 I 4 I 6 rates on request

Min. 2 persons



English/Spanish speaking tour guide during the entire tour (driver-guide for groups of 7 persons or less)


Daily buffet breakfast Dinner in Zermatt and St. Moritz Visits and excursions as mentioned Cable car ticket to Mount Titlis Train ride Zermatt - St. Moritz on the Glacier Express incl. reserved seating in 2nd class

Lunch on the Glacier Express Train ticket Täsch - Zermatt

! Please Note

This is a bilingual tour (English, Spanish)

! Please Note

This is a bilingual tour (English, Spanish)



Tour dates 2017April 22, 29 May 06, 13, 20, 27 June 03, 10, 17, 24 July 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 August 05, 12, 19, 26 September 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 October 07 rates on request

Prenight/Postnight in Zurich rates on request


Private Tours


Min. 2 persons


Transfer in from Zurich airport or train station to your hotel (only on day 1 of the tour) Transportation by car, minivan or bus during the entire tour (depending on number of participants) English/Spanish speaking tour guide (driver-guide for groups of 7 persons or less) Accommodation at the hotels described or similar Daily buffet breakfast Dinner in Zermatt Visits and excursions as mentioned Cable car ticket to Mount Titlis Boat ride ticket on Lake Zurich (no guide) Train ticket Täsch - Zermatt - Täsch

p 6 Days from/to Zurich


p Glacier Express from

Zermatt to St. Moritz



Zermatt / Switzerland




Titlis



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Switzerland by Glacier Express

Day�1 Zurich - St. MoritzTransfer to the train station in Zu-rich . Travel by train to Chur and transfer to the famous red train to St . Moritz, travelling through the spectacular Albula gorge . Arrival in St . Moritz and transfer to the hotel .

Day� 2 Glacier Express: St. Moritz - ZermattAfter breakfast board the famous Glacier Express . Sit back in the comfortable panorama car and en-joy spectacular views of the Swiss Alps, dense forests, snowcapped peaks, spectacular waterfalls, mountains and historic villages . Arrival at Zermatt, at the foot of Mount Matterhorn .

Day�3�Zermatt - ZurichThe morning is free to explore Zer-matt at your leisure: you have the option of taking the cable car to the top of Mount Gornergart (3 .089 m) for breathtaking panoramic views . In the afternoon you return to Zu-rich by train . End of tour program .

Day�1 Zurich - St. MoritzTransfer to the train station in Zu-rich . Travel by train to Chur and transfer to the famous red train to St . Moritz, travelling through the spectacular Albula gorge . Arrival in St . Moritz and transfer to the hotel .

Day� 2 Glacier Express: St. Moritz - ZermattAfter breakfast we board the fa-mous Glacier Express . In the com-fortable panorama car you enjoy spectacular views of the Swiss Alps, dense forests, snowcapped peaks, spectacular waterfalls, mountains and historic villages . Arrival at Zermatt, at the foot of Mount Matterhorn .

Swiss Mountains& Golden Pass LineDay�1 Zurich - LucerneTransfer from your hotel or airport to the train station to board the train to Lucerne . Famous for its medieval bridge, Lucerne is one of the most beautiful cities in Swit-zerland . Make sure to visit the hi-storic city center with its colorful facades .

Day�2 Lucerne - Mount Pila-tus - LucerneStanding approximately 2 .100 me-ters above sea level, Mount Pilatus is one of the highest peaks in the Lucerne region . Travel to the top aboard the steepest cog railway in the world (up to 48% grade), a 30 minute ride . The views of Lake Lucerne and the Alps are truly spectacular . Return to Lucerne . The afternoon is free to explore on your own .

Day�3 Lucerne - Golden Pass Line - InterlakenThe Golden Pass Line travels in approximately two hours from Lu-cerne to Interlaken . Nestled bet-ween Thun Lake and Brienz Lake, Interlaken is a pleasant city that makes the perfect starting point for exploring the nearby mountains, including world famous peaks such as Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau . En-joy a sightseeing tour of the city .

Day� 4 Interlaken - Jung-fraujoch - InterlakenTravel to the top of Europe! Jung-fraujoch offers a year-round win-ter wonderland of snow and ice . Disembark at the highest train station in Europe, at an elevation of 3 .454 m . Built in 1912, the train travels approx . 9 kilometers high up in the mountains, crossing a

p 3 or 5 Days from/to Zurich

p The famous Glacier Express

p Optional Extension

Jungfraujoch

Train Tours

tunnel through Mount Eiger . Upon arrival admire the breathtaking views of the Aletsch Glacier and the Bernese Oberland (Highland) .

Day� 5 Interlaken - Golden Pass Line - MontreuxWe leave the Alpine landscape of the Bernese Oberland behind us and travel by Golden Pass line to the Swiss Riviera . The city of Mon-treux is world renowned for its jazz festival and its beautiful setting on Lake Geneva . Enjoy a leisurely stroll along Montreux’s pleasant lakeside boulevard .

Day�6 Montreux - ZurichThe morning is free to spend at your leisure . Around noon return to Zurich by train .

Day�3 Zermatt - InterlakenThe morning is free to explore Zer-matt at your leisure . In the after-noon you travel by train to the city of Interlaken .

Day�4 Train to Jungfrau A cogwheel train takes you to Jungfraujoch, the “Top of Europe”, Europe’s highest train station, at an elevation of 3 .444 m . A year-round winter wonderland of snow and ice and spectacular Alpine views await visitors for an unforgettable experience! Return to Interlaken .

Day�5 Interlaken - ZurichThe morning is free to spend at your leisure . Around noon you board the Brünig Express to Lu-cerne . This route takes you along three gorgeous lakes . Return to Zurich .

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5 Days Packagewith train to Jungfraujoch3 Days Package

Train Tours

Travel period: Apr 01, 2017 - Oct 31, 2017Departure dates: daily

No . of participants 2 I 4 I 6 rates on request

Min. 2 persons


Accommodation at 4* hotels Daily buffet breakfast Train ticket Zurich - Lucerne - Interlaken - Montreux - Zurich in 2nd class

Cable car ticket to Mount Pilatus and Jungfraujoch

Transfer in Zurich on day 1

! Please Note

These rates do not apply during holidays, conferences and special events

The hotels in Lucerne, Interlaken and Montreux are located very close to the train station and therefore require no transfer service .

Special payment and cancellation conditions on request

Train Tours

Travel period: Apr 01, 2017 - Oct 31, 2017Departure dates: daily

Partial program Glacier Express 3 daysNo . of participants 2 I 4 I 6 rates on request

1st class supplement*: on request

Extended program Glacier Express 5 daysNo . of participants 2 I 4 I 6 rates on request

1st class supplement*: on request

* the Jungfrau train only offers 2nd class

Min. 2 persons


Accommodation at 4* hotels Daily buffet breakfast Train ticket Zurich - St . Moritz and Zermatt - Zurich in 2nd class Train ticket St. Moritz - Zermatt on the Glacier Express incl. reserved seating in 2nd class Transfer in Zurich on day 1 Transfers train station - hotel and viceversa in St . Moritz and Zermatt 5 Days Package: Train ticket Zermatt - Interlaken - Jungfraujoch - Interlaken - Zurich in 2nd class

! Please Note

These rates do not apply during holidays, conferences and special events No guide service Special payment and cancellation conditions on request


p Scenic rail tour of Switzerland

p Hotels near the

train stations

Train Tours

Golden Pass Line / Switzerland

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p All scenic trains in Switzerland

p Breathtaking landscapes/

scenery

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Train to Jungfrau, Interlaken / Switzerland

Day�1 ZurichArrival in Zurich . Upon arrival one of our drivers will be waiting for you to take you to the hotel and hand over your travel documents . The rest of the day is free to spend at your leisure .

Day�2 ZurichToday you have a regular city tour in Zurich . Discover this extraordi-nary city, awarded with the prize as “The city with the best quality of life” . Visit the national museum, the world famous business center

at the “Bahnhofstraße”, the clock of the St . Peter with the largest sphere of Europe, the picturesque Guild houses, the famous opera festivals in June and the Zurich lake . Cogwheel (Dolderbahn) train ride to the residencial zone of “Zü-richberg” with its villas and parks . You are going to visit the University of Zurich and the Swiss Federal In-stitute of Technology (ETH Zurich) . The most famous student and pro-fessor of the universtiy was Albert Einstein . At the end of the day we stop at the old town to visit the Fraumünster church .

Day�3 Zurich - Interlaken During the afternoon your trip continues to the wonderful city of

Interlaken, a city that will leave you breathless . This small city offers a wonderful panorama, located bet-ween Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, at the feet of the imposing peaks of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau .

Day� 4 Interlaken - Jung-fraujoch - Interlaken After breakfast you visit one of the top must-see points of Switzer-land: The ”Jungfraujoch - The Top of Europe” that has been declared a natural world heritage by the UN-ESCO . This is Europe’s highest train station, at an elevation of 3 .444 m . Once you are at the top, immerse yourself in a fascinating world of ice and snow . Please do not forget to visit the Ice Palace, a unique ice

world in the heart of the glacier, an unforgettable experience that you should not miss .

Day� 5 Golden Pass Line: Interlaken - Zweisimmen - Montreux Make your way to the train station and take the train to Zweisimmen, where the Golden Pass Line starts its way to Montreaux . Enjoy the ride and the unforgettable views of some of the most beautiful places in Switzerland while traveling com-fortably aboard this scenic train .

Day�6�Montreaux - ZermattIn the morning make your way to the train station and take the local train to Täsch . From there the next train will take you to Zermatt, lo-cated at the foot of the impressive Mount Matterhorn . In this town cars are banned in order to preser-ve its original infrastructure .

Day�7 Glacier Express: Zer-matt - St. Moritz After breakfast you board the fa-mous Glacier Express . In the com-fortable panorama car you can en-joy spectacular views of the Swiss

By Train through the Swiss Mountains

Train Tours


1st class supplement: on request

Min. 2 persons


Accommodation at 4* hotels Daily buffet breakfast Train tickets as mentioned in 2nd class Train Ticket for Jungfraujoch Reserved seats for the scenic train in 2nd class Golden Pass (Lucerne - Interlaken Ost, Zweisimmen - Montreux), Glacier Express (Zermatt - St . Moritz), Bernina Express (St . Moritz - Tirano), Bus (Tirano - Lugano)

Reserved seats 1st class Gotthard Panoramic Express: Bellinzona - Flüelen Steamboat from Flüelen - Lucerne Transfer In upon arrival on day 1 from Airport Zurich to the hotel

Regular city tour Zurich with English speaking local guide

! Please Note

The Gotthard Panorama Express runs from July 01 to Oct 22 daily, from Apr 14 to June 30 only saturdays and sundays (in Winter only the regular trains operate, please ask for the program)

The hotels mentioned in Lucerne, Interlaken and Montreaux are located next to the train station . Therefore, the transfer service is not needed .


Special payment and cancellation conditions on request

Alps . St . Moritz is one of the most favourite destinations in Switzer-land, regardless of the season of the year this place dazzles you with its beauty, either with a landscape full of snow or with different green shades and summer flowers .

Day� 8 Bernina Express: St. Moritz - Tirano - Lugano In the morning make your way to the train station . The first stop of the day is Tirano . In Tirano you see the wonderful novel palace of the XVII and XVIII centuries, this city is famous for its baroque Marian shrine . Then you continue to Luga-no which is well known for its in-credible scenery, abundant water, dry and sunny climate as well as its mountains and hills .

Day� 9 Gotthard Panorama Express: Lugano - Bellinzona - Flüelen - LucerneAfter breakfast board the famous Gotthard Panorama Express (be-fore Wilhelm Tell Express) towards Lucerne . The first part of the trip is a ride in a normal train from Luga-no to Bellinzona . This city has a special attraction - the impressive

medieval castles that have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Site . After a short break the trip continues with a train ride on the Gotthard Panorama Express to Flüelen, a very small lovely town . Here you board a steamboat that will take you to Lucerne, going through the incredible landscape offered by the Lucerne Lake “Vier-waldstätter See” .

Day�10 Lucerne Lucerne is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Switzerland . This city has the oldest covered bridge in Europe as well as cob-bled streets, baroque churches and historic houses, for example, the luxurious Concert Hall . This fa-mous brigde called “Kapellbrücke” is considered the oldest of Europe and is the icon of this beautiful city .

Day�11 Lucerne - ZurichMake your way to the train station in Lucerne at your convenience to board the train to Zurich . The tour ends at the Train Station or Aiport in Zurich .

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Magic Cities North & East by TrainDay�1�FrankfurtArrival at Frankfurt airport and transfer to your hotel . Private tour of Frankfurt with a driver-guide (2 .5 hrs) . Visit the beautifully restored Römerberg, on the shore of the Main river . Visit the city’s muse-ums, the quaint “Fressgass” alley, the old Opera and the elegant Goethestrasse street . Other high-lights include the former residence of Goethe, the Paulus Church and wonderful city views from the Hauptwache .

Day�2�Frankfurt - CologneTransfer to the train station where you board a train for Cologne (tra-vel time: 1:10 hrs) . Arrival in Colo-gne and transfer to your hotel . In the afternoon you enjoy a private 2-hour walking tour of the city . The great metropolis on the Rhine Ri-ver, Cologne is the fourth largest city in Germany in terms of popu-lation and has a great tradition of art and history . The spires of the Gothic cathedral (a UNESCO World Heritage site) dominate the skyline of this old German city filled with numerous art treasures, lovely mu-seums and a rich cultural agenda .

Day�3 Cologne - HamburgTransfer to the train station where you board a train for Hamburg (tra-vel time: 4 hours) . Arrival in Ham-burg and transfer to your hotel . In the afternoon you enjoy a private 2-hour walking tour of the city . Visit this historical warehouse re-gion, the largest in the world; also explore the district of St . Pauli, bet-ter known as the ‘sinful mile‘, the Baroque church of St . Michaelis, nicknamed ‘Michel‘, and the Alster .

Day�4�Hamburg - BerlinTransfer to the train station where you board a train for Berlin (travel time: 1:40 hrs) . Arrival and transfer to your hotel . Free time .

Day�5 BerlinToday you enjoy a regular city tour . You may start, finish, or pause this tour at any of the 18 different stops around the city . Discover the city at your own pace . If you prefer, you may also remain on the bus and complete the entire city tour in 2 hours .

Day�6 Berlin - DresdenTransfer to the train station where

you board a train for Dresden (travel time: 2:10 hrs) . Arrival in Dresden and transfer to your hotel . In the af-ternoon you enjoy a private 2-hour walking tour of the city . Dresden is one of the most beautiful cities in Germany . Visit the recently restored Frauenkirche church, the famous Dresden Opera House, the Imperial Zwinger palace and enjoy a stroll along the Elbe River .

Day�7�Dresden - FrankfurtTransfer to the train station where you board a train for Frankfurt (travel time: 5:20 hours) . The tour concludes with your arrival at the Frankfurt train station or at Frank-furt Airport .

Magic Cities South Germany by TrainDay�1�FrankfurtArrival at Frankfurt airport and transfer to the hotel . Private tour of Frankfurt with driver-guide (2 .5 hours) . Explore the city and visit the beautifully restored neighbor-hood of Römerberg on the banks of the Main river and the lovely muse-ums along the shore . Also explore the Fressgass street, the old Opera and the elegant Goethestrasse . The tour also includes a visit to Goethe’s house, St . Paul’s church and the Hauptwache for a fabulous view of the city .

Day�2 Frankfurt - NurembergTransfer to the train station where you will board a train to Nurem-berg (travel time: 2:05 hours) . Ar-rival in Nuremberg and transfer to the hotel . In the afternoon enjoy a 2-hour private walking tour of the historic city center .

Day�3 Nuremberg - MunichTransfer to the train station where you will board a train to Munich (travel time: 1:20 hours .) . Arrival in Munich and transfer to your hotel . The afternoon is free to spend at your leisure .

Day�4�MunichVisit Munich by hop-on/hop off tourist bus . You may disembark at any of the stops and visit the attractions of your choice . Then board the bus and continue to the next place of interest . Stops inclu-de the Pinacoteca, Odeon square, the National Theatre, Max Joseph Platz, Marienplatz, the City Hall, the Frauenkirche church and the Viktualienmarkt street market .

Day�5 Munich - Neuschwan-stein - MunichJoin a regular excursion to visit the most famous castle in Germany, Neuschwanstein . The castle was built by Ludwig II, who was also known as the Mad King because of his unique personality and eccen-tricities . The Bavarian king com-missioned the construction bet-ween 1869 and 1886 . He wanted it to resemble the medieval castles of the German knights combined with a neo-romantic style . This castle served as the inspiration for Walt Disney when he created the castle of Sleeping Beauty in Dis-neyland . Return to Munich in the afternoon .

Day�6�Munich - StuttgartAfter breakfast transfer to the train station to board a train to Stuttgart (travel time: 2:15 hours) . Arrival and transfer to your hotel . In the afternoon enjoy a tour of the city that is well known for famous car models such as Mercedes Benz and Porsche .

Day�7 Stuttgart - FrankfurtAfter breakfast transfer to the train station to board a train to Frankfurt (travel time: 1:35 hours) . The tour will conclude in the city of Frank-furt or at Frankfurt Airport .

Train Tours

Travel period: Jan 01, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018Departure dates: dailyNo . of participants 3*** 4****2 I 4 I 6 rates on request


Min. 2 persons


Accommodation in the hotel category of choice Daily buffet breakfast All train rides in your class of choice, incl . reserved seating Private transfers upon arrival and depar-ture in Frankfurt, Hamburg, Berlin and Dresden with an English speaking driver 2-hour private walking tour with an English speaking guide in Cologne, Hamburg and Dresden . Frankfurt city tour (2 .5 hrs) with English speaking driver/guide Regular city tour with English language audio guide in Berlin

! Please Note

These rates do not apply during holidays, conferences and special events This offer only applies for people with permanent residence outside Europe, Turkey and the Russian Federation . If you are European and live outside Europe you must have left more than 6 months ago (the stamp in your passport is decisive) .

Train Tours



Min. 2 persons


Accommodation in the hotel category of choice

Daily buffet breakfast All train rides in your class of choice, incl . reserved seating

Private transfers upon arrival and depar-ture in Frankfurt, Nuremberg, Munich and Stuttgart

Frankfurt city tour (2 .5 hrs) with English speaking driver/guide

Nuremberg and Stuttgart walking tour (2 hrs) with English speaking guide

Regular Munich city tour Hop On/Hop Off bus service

Regular excursion to Neuschwanstein

! Please Note


This offer only applies for people with permanent residence outside Europe, Turkey and the Russian Federation . If you are European and live outside Europe you must have left more than 6 months ago (the stamp in your passport is decisive) .

Dresden / Germany New Palace, Stuttgart / Germany


p Private transfers in each city

p City tours included

Train Tours


p Private transfers in each city

p 5 cities in 7 days

Train Tours

Berlin

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Package�I:�Total�Berlin�

Day�1 BerlinUpon arrival in Berlin, optional pri-vate transfer to your hotel You will receive the Berlin Welcome Card, which is valid for 4 days and al-lows you to use all public transport in the city and also includes dis-counts to many tourist attractions .

Take the time and discover the city at your own pace .

Day�2 BerlinAfter breakfast, embark on a spe-cial tour of the city: accompanied by an English speaking guide, you will visit several sites that tell the history of the rise and fall of AdolfHitler: the imposing 1936 Olympic Stadium, the National-Socialist Court of „Justice“ and Platform 17 . The tour encompasses places that will help you understand the „why“ and „how“ of Nazism, and see how contemporary Germany faces its history .

Day� 3 Berlin - the former concentration camp of Sach-senhausen - Berlin Today you will visit the former concentration camp of Sachsen-hausen, on the outskirts of Berlin . During the tour you will learn more about the history of the concentra-tion camp and the repressive Nazi system .

Day�4 BerlinOptional private transfer to the airport .

Package�IV:�Historic�Berlin��

Getaways

Travel period: Jan 01, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018Departure dates: daily Package III IVNH Kurfürstendamm****

Jan-Apr, Jul-Aug, Nov-Dec May-June, Sep-Oct (Fri-Sun) May-June, Sep-Oct (Mon-Thu)

rates on request

Hampton by Hilton***

Jan-Feb, Jul-Aug Mar-Apr, Nov-Dec May-June, Sep-Oct rates on request

Suppl . for private transfers upon arrival and departure (min . 2 persons): on request-


Package III: Accommodation in the hotel category of choice incl . daily buffet breakfast and city tax

Regular City Circle tour (Hop on/Hop off bus service for 24 hours) with English audio guide

3-day museum pass Concert with 3-course gala dinner (drinks not included), category B (not available daily, check dates)

Train tickets Berlin - Dresden - Berlin in 2nd class

Regular City tour Dresden (Hop on/Hop off bus service) with English audio guide

Package IV: Accommodation in the hotel category of choice incl . daily buffet breakfast and city tax

Berlin Welcome Card (4-day card that offers free public transportation in the ABC zones and discounts to many tourist attractions)

Regular guided „Third Reich“ tour with English speaking guide by public transportation (on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays)

Guided excursion to the former con-centration camp of Sachsenhausen, with English speaking guide by public transportation (daily)

! Please Note


We will be pleased to arrange private city tours or other private excursions . Please contact us for prices!

Some museums and attractions are closed on Mondays

Day�1 BerlinUpon arrival in Berlin, optional pri-vate transfer to your hotel . Take the time and discover the city at your own pace with a regular city tour (Hop on/Hop off bus) . Your ticket is valid for 24 hours . Visit Berlin’s famous sights such as the Kurfür-stendamm, the Brandenburg Gate and Potsdam square .

Day�2�Berlin - museums and concertToday you will explore the most famous museums in Berlin . You will receive a museum pass that gives you 3 days of admission to all the major museums of the city, including the Neues Museum and the Pergamon Museum on the Mu-seum Island . In the evening, enjoy a gala dinner with a concert in Charlottenburg Palace . This event offers you the unique opportunity to experience the tastes, sounds and impressions of historic Prussi-an Berlin (not available every day, check dates) .

Day�3 Berlin - Dresden - Ber-linIn the morning, you travel by train to Dresden . The capital of the Fe-deral State of Saxony is famous for its many baroque buildings and churches along the banks of the Elbe river . Explore the highlights of this stunning baroque city on a regular bus tour (Hop on/Hop off service) and visit the famous opera square, the Church of Our Lady and the historic Royal Palace . Don‘t miss the opportunity to visit the famous Semper Opera! (Admission not included) . Afternoon return to Berlin by train .


Package�III:�Cultural�Berlin�and�Dresden�

Getaways

Travel period: Jan 01, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018Departure dates: daily Package I IINH Kurfürstendamm****

Jan-Apr, Jul-Aug, Nov-Dec May-June, Sep-Oct (Fri-Sun) May-June, Sep-Oct (Mon-Thu)

rates on request

Hampton by Hilton***

Jan-Feb, Jul-AugMar-Apr, Nov-Dec May-June, Sep-Oct

rates on request

Suppl . for private transfers upon arrival and departure (min . 2 persons): on request


Package I: Accommodation in the hotel category of choice incl . daily buffet breakfast and city tax Regular City Circle tour (Hop on/Hop off bus service for 48 hours) with English audio guide 3-day museum pass Admission to the Television tower

Package II: Accommodation in the hotel category of choice incl . daily buffet breakfast and city tax Regular City Circle tour (Hop on/Hop off bus service for 24 hours) with English audio guide Regular bus excursion to Potsdam with English and German speaking tour guide and English audio guide during palace tour (Apr-Oct: daily, except for Mondays, Nov-Mar: Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays)

Day�1 BerlinUpon arrival in Berlin, optional pri-vate transfer to your hotel . Take the time and discover the city at your own pace .

Day�2 BerlinWalk to the meeting point to board the regular city tour bus (Hop on/ Hop off bus) . Visit some of Berlin’s attractions, including the Kurfür-stendamm, Brandenburg Gate and Potsdam Square . You will receive a museum pass that gives you 3 days of admission to all the major museums of the city, including the Neues Museum and the Pergamon Museum .

Day�3�BerlinContinue exploring Germany’s ca-pital . Disembark at any bus stop to visit museums, go shopping or stroll through the different neigh-borhoods . Berlin captivates visitors with its extraordinary variety of monuments and rich cultural life . In the afternoon visit the TV tower in Berlin . From here you can see all districts of the capital of Germany .


p 4 Days / 3 Nights

p City tour

p Attractive excursions

Getaways

Package�II:�Berlin�and�Potsdam�

Day�1 BerlinUpon arrival in Berlin, optional pri-vate transfer to your hotel .

Day�2 BerlinWalk to the meeting point to board

the regular city tour bus (Hop on/ Hop off bus) . Visit some of Berlin’s attractions, including the Kurfür-stendamm, Brandenburg Gate and Potsdam Square .

Day� 3� Berlin - Potsdam - BerlinEnjoy a relaxing and pleasant day in Potsdam . Visit the city’s historic quarter, the Russian settlement of „Alexandrowka“ or the Dutch quarter . Enjoy a stroll through the beautiful gardens of the Sanssou-

ci Palace and admire this famous building, a UNESCO world heritage site . There is no shortage of lovely palaces in this wonderful city . On the way you may also see the New Palace, the New Chambers Palace, the historic Windmill, Charlotten-hof Castle, the Roman baths, the Orangerie Palace and more . Return to Berlin .



Museum Island, Berlin / Germany

Munich

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Day�1�MunichUpon arrival in Munich, optional pri-vate transfer to your hotel .

Day�2 MunichToday you will explore the city with a regular tour using the Hop on/Hop

off tourist bus . You can disembark at any stop and take your time to get to know the city . Highlights in-clude the Marienplatz square, the City Hall, the famous Church of our Lady and the Viktualienmarkt street market .

Day�3 Munich - Neuschwan-stein and Linderhof Castles - MunichIn the solitude of the mountains and amidst an idyllic landscape, „mad King“ Ludwig II built two of his fairytale castles: Neuschwanstein

and Linderhof . Take a regular excur-sion to visit these two architectural wonders (admission not included) . Linderhof Castle is the only one where the king actually lived for a significant amount of time . You will also enjoy a short stop in Oberam-mergau, a town known around the world for its Passion play, wooden crafts and charming painted houses . Afternoon return to Munich .

Day�4�MunichOptional private transfer to the air-port .

Package�I:�Munich�and�its�castles�

Day�1�MunichUpon arrival in Munich, optional private transfer to your hotel . You will receive the Munich City Tour Card, which is valid for 4 days and allows you to use all public trans-port in the city and also includes discounts to many tourist attrac-tions .

Day�2 MunichToday you will embark on a special tour of Munich to learn more about the city’s role during the Third Reich . The foundation of the Na-tionalist Party, the attempted coup and the Night of Broken Glass are all very closely associated with the Bavarian capital . Visit the original historic locations, such as the Ju-stice Palace, where opponents of the regime where judged, as well as other buildings constructed by the Nazis to consolidate their po-wer . The tour also includes monu-ments dedicated to the resistance and the victims of the war . The rest of the afternoon is free .

Package�IV:�Historic�Munich�

Getaways

Travel period: Jan 01, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018Departure dates: daily Package III IVLeonardo Hotel Munich City Center****

Jan-Mar, May, Aug, Nov-Dec Apr, Jun-Jul, Sep-Oct

rates on request

Eden Hotel Wolff****

Jan-Dec (Fri-Sun) Jan-Dec (Mon-Thu)

rates on request



Package III: Accommodation in the hotel category of choice incl . daily buffet breakfast

Regular City tour in Munich (Hop on/Hop off bus service) with English audio guide

Train tickets Munich - Salzburg - Munich in 2nd class

Regular sightseeing tour in Salzburg (1 hour) with English speaking guide

Package IV: Accommodation in the hotel category of choice incl . daily buffet breakfast

Munich City Tour Card (4-day card that offers free public transportation and discounts to many tourist attractions)

Regular guided „Third Reich“ tour (2 .5 hours) with English speaking guide, using public transportation

Regular guided tour to the former concen-tration camp of Dachau (5 hours), using public transportation

! Please Note



Some museums and attractions are closed on Mondays

Day�1�MunichUpon arrival in Munich, optional private transfer to your hotel .

Day�2 MunichToday you will explore the city with a regular tour using the Hop on/Hop off tourist bus . You can disembark at any stop and take your time to get to know the city . Highlights include the Marienplatz square, the City Hall, the famous Church of our Lady and the Viktu-alienmarkt street market . Don‘t

miss the opportunity to visit one of the most famous museums of the city: the old Pinakothek art gallery and the new Pinakothek art gallery . Science fans and families will love the Deutsches Museum, which boasts one of the largest science and technology collections in the world . The exhibition is very diverse and includes a wide range of themes such as mining, nuclear physics, the environment, textile techniques, paper production, mu-sical instruments, railways, oil, glass, aviation, engines, ceramics, science and more .

Day� 3 Munich - Salzburg - MunichIn the morning, you travel by train to Salzburg, Austria (duration: 2 hours) . Upon arrival, enjoy a one

hour sightseeing tour of the city . The tour departs from Mirabell square in Salzburg . Salzburg is the fourth largest city in Austria and combines the attraction of a pic-turesque mountain setting with a well-preserved historic city center . Its lovely center is dominated by church spires, medieval fortresses and, towering high above the rest, the Hohensalzburg Fortress . The city is also known around the world as the birthplace of the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart . The rest of the day is free to explore the city on your own . Afternoon return to Munich by train .

Day�4�MunichOptional private transfer to the airport .

Package�III:�Munich�and�Salzburg

Getaways

Travel period: Jan 01, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018Departure dates: daily Package I IILeonardo Hotel Munich City Center****

Jan-Mar, May, Aug, Nov-Dec Apr, Jun-Jul, Sep-Oct

rates on request

Eden Hotel Wolff****

Jan-Dec (Fri-Sun) Jan-Dec (Mon-Thu)

rates on request



Package I: Accommodation in the hotel category of choice incl . daily buffet breakfast Regular City tour in Munich (Hop on/Hop off bus service) with English audio guide Regular excursion to Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles with English speaking guide (admission not included)

Package II: Accommodation in the hotel category of choice incl . daily buffet breakfast Regular City tour in Munich (Hop on/Hop off bus service for 48 hours) with English audio guide Admission to the BMW Museum Regular guided tour to the Allianz Arena with English speaking guide and admissi-on to the “FC Bayern Erlebniswelt”

p 4 Days / 3 Nights

p City tour


Getaways

Package�II:�Modern�Munich��

Day�1�MunichUpon arrival in Munich, optional private transfer to your hotel .

Day�2�MunichToday you will explore the city with a regular tour using the Hop on/Hop

off tourist bus (valid for 48 hours) . Highlights include the Marienplatz square, the City Hall, the famous Church of our Lady and the Viktua-lienmarkt street market . Get off the bus at the BMW Museum where you will visit the futuristic building that shows the evolution of the brand throughout the company‘s history through exhibitions .

Day�3 MunichContinue exploring Bavaria’s ca-pital . Disembark at any bus stop to visit museums, go shopping or

stroll through the different neigh-borhoods . Furthermore you are going to take part in a guided tour to get to know Germany’s largest stadium, the Allianz Arena: An ob-ligation for all soccer fans! After the tour, immerse yourself in the story of Germany’s most success-ful club as told by the “FC Bayern Erlebniswelt” .

Day�4 MunichOptional private transfer to the airport .

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Justice Palace, Munich / Germany

Day� 3 Munich - Dachau - MunichEmbark on a regular 5-hour excur-sion to the former concentrati-on camp of Dachau . More than 200,000 prisoners passed through this camp during its 12 years of existence . Around 40,000 prisoners were killed . Together with a guide, we will learn more about the daily routine of the concentration camp, but avoiding all sensationalism .

Day�4�MunichOptional private transfer to the airport .

Cathedral Frauenkirche, Munich / Germany

Cologne

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Getaways

Travel period: Jan 01, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018Departure dates: daily Package I IINH Köln Altstadt****Jan-Dec (Fri-Sun) Jan-Dec (Mon-Thu)

rates on request

Maritim Hotel Köln****Jan-Dec (Fri-Sun) Jan-Dec (Mon-Thu)

rates on request



Package I: Accommodation in the hotel category of choice incl . daily buffet breakfast Regular city tour in Cologne (Hop on/Hop off bus) with headphones in English Boat trip on the Rhine river from Cologne to Bonn (Apr-Oct, Nov-Mar: by train) Train ticket Bonn - Cologne in 2nd class Entrance to Beethoven’s Museum in Bonn

Package II: Accommodation in the hotel category of choice incl . daily buffet breakfast Regular city tour in Cologne (Hop on/Hop off bus) with headphones in English Boat trip in Cologne (Apr-Oct) Train ticket Cologne - Düsseldorf - Cologne in 2nd class

! Please Note

These rates do not apply during holidays, conferences and special events We will be pleased to arrange private city tours or other private excursions . Please contact us for prices!

Day�1 CologneUpon arrivall in Cologne, transfer to your hotel (optional) . The rest of the day is at your leisure .

Day�2 CologneDiscover this metropole of the Rhine river aboard the Hop on Hop

Off Bus . You can get off the bus at any stop and take your time to explore the city, then get back on and continue visiting the places of your interest . For example, the Gothic Cathedral of Cologne (UN-ESCO World Heritage Site), the city hall, the new market square (Neumarkt), the chocolate muse-um, or the historical center, just to mention a few .

Day� 3 Cologne - Bonn - CologneToday embark on this fantastic

river cruise on the Rhine river to Bonn, the former capital of Germa-ny (Duration: 3h) . Discover the city at your own pace and let yourself carry away by the spirit of the re-cent history of Germany . During the afternoon you will visit the Ludwig von Beethoven’s birthplace, who was the famous composer of the city . Travel back to Cologne by train .

Day�4 CologneAfter breakfast private transfer (optional) to the airport .

Package�I:�Cologne�&�boat�trip�on�the�Rhine�River�

Day�1 CologneUpon Arrival in Cologne, transfer to your hotel (optional) . The rest of the day is at your leisure .

Day�2 CologneDiscover the big metropole of the Rhine river aboard the Hop on Hop Off Bus . You can get off the bus

at any stop and take your time to explore the city, then get back on and continue visiting the places of your interest . For example, the Go-thic Cathedral of Cologne (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the city hall, the new markt square (Neumarkt), the chocolate museum, or the hi-storical center, just to mention a few . Also included is a boat trip on the Rhine river (Duration 1 hour) .

Day�3 Cologne - Düsseldorf - CologneAfter breakfast take your train to Düsseldorf . Düsseldorf is one of

the most modern cities in Germany . The luxurious commercial street “Königsallee” is the emblem of the citiy where you can find exclu-sive shops with the most famous brands of Europe . An afternoon of shopping is a unique experience in Düsseldorf along with a pleasant walk through the old town and the river banks . In the afternoon, return to Cologne by train .

Day�4 CologneAfter breakfast private transfer (optional) to the airport .

Package�II:�Cologne�&�Düsseldorf

Hamburg

Day�1 HamburgUpon arrival in Hamburg, private transfer to your hotel (optional) . The rest of the day is at your leisure .

Day�2 HamburgHamburg owns his fame to the elgance of its ancient avenues, the famous St . Pauli, and the Port

which is one of the largest in Eu-rope . During the regular city tour (Hop on/Hop off) you will visit the famous warehouse city located in the St . Pauli neighbourhood . Also the Alster river, the fish market, and the baroque church of St . Michaelis . You are going to receive the “Hamburg Card” which you can use on all types of public trans-portation as well as receiving dis-counts for many tourist attractions .

Day� 3 Hamburg - Lübeck - HamburgTravel from Hamburg to Lübeck by

train . Arrival and private walking tour of the city (2hrs) .The historic center with its beautifully preser-ved architecture has been declared a UNESCO Cultural Heritage site . There are many small museums, restaurants, and beautiful coffee-shops where you can taste a piece of marzipan cake . In the afternoon return to Hamburg by train .

Day�4 HamburgAfter breakfast private transfer (optional) to the airport .

Package�I:�Hamburg�&�Lübeck�

Day�1 HamburgUpon arrival in Hambrug, private transfer to your hotel (optional) . The rest of the day is at your leisure .

Day�2 HamburgHamburg owns his fame to the elgance of its ancient avenues, the famous St . Pauli, and the Port

which is one of the largest in Eu-rope . During the regular city tour (Hop on/Hop off) you will visit the famous warehouse city located in the St . Pauli neighbourhood . Also the Alster river, the fish market, and the baroque church of St . Michaelis . You are going to receive the “Hamburg Card” which you can use on all types of public trans-portation as well as receiving dis-counts for many tourist attractions .

Day� 3 Hamburg - Bremen - HamburgIn the morning travel by train to

Bremen, well known as the city of tales “The Bremen Town mu-sicians” . Arrival and private wal-king tour of the city (2hrs) . The old historic center offers you many interesting attractions, such as the cathedral, the Böttcherstraße street, the market square and the Roland’s statue that has been de-clared a Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO . In the afternoon return to Hamburg by train .

Day�4 HamburgAfter breakfast transfer to the air-port (optional) .

Package�II:�Hamburg�&�Bremen

Getaways

Travel period: Jan 01, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018Departure dates: daily Package I IINH Collection Hamburg City****Jan-Dec (Sun-Thu) Jan-Dec (Fri-Sat)

rates on request

City Partner Hotel Senator****Jan-Dec

rates on request

Suppl . for private transfers upon arrival and departure: on request

Min. 2 persons


Package I: Accommodation in the hotel category of choice incl . daily buffet breakfast

Regular city tour in Hamburg (Hop on/Hop off bus) with headphones in English

“Hamburg Card” for four days Train ticket Hamburg - Lübeck- Hamburg in 2nd class

2-hour private walking tour in Lübeck with English speaking guide

Package II: Accommodation in the hotel category of choice incl . daily buffet breakfast

Regular city tour in Hamburg (Hop on/Hop off bus) with headphones in English

“Hamburg Card“ for four days Train ticket Hamburg - Bremen- Hamburg in 2nd class

2-hour private walking tour in Bremen with English speaking guide

! Please Note


p 4 Days / 3 Nights

p Visits and excursions

p Train Tickets

Getaways

p 4 Days / 3 Nights


p Train Tickets

Getaways


Historic center, Cologne / Germany Warehouse city “Speicherstadt“, Hamburg / Germany

DresdenGetaways

Travel period: Package I: Jan 01, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018Package II: Apr 01, 2017 - Oct 31, 2017Departure dates: daily Package I IIPark Inn by Radisson Dresden***Jan-Mar Apr, Jul-Aug, Oct-Dec May-June, Sep rates on request

NH Collection Dresden Altmarkt****Jan-Apr, Jul-Aug, Oct-Nov May-Jun, Sep, Dec

rates on request


Min. 2 persons


Package I: Accommodation in the hotel category of choice incl . daily buffet breakfast Regular night city tour (Hop on/Hop off bus) with headphones in English “Dresden City Card + Dresden Museums Card” valid for 2 days Train ticket Dresden - Rathen - Dresden

Package II: Accommodation in the hotel category of choice incl . daily buffet breakfast Regular night city tour (Hop on/Hop off bus) with headphones in English Steamboat tour Dresden - Pillnitz Palace - Dresden Train ticket Dresden - Meissen - Dresden Entrance to the Porcelain Museum Meissen

! Please Note


Day�1 DresdenUpon arrival in Dresden, private transfer to your hotel (optional) . Start at 17:30 (Nov-March:18:00) a regular city tour (Hop on/Hop off bus) during the night to enjoy the beauty of the illuminated city .

Day�2 Dresden A day full of culture and art is wai-

ting for you: you will receive the “Dresden City Card and Dresden Museums Card” valid for 2 days . You can use it for all public trans-port within the zone of Dresden . Aditionally, you have free admision to 14 exhibitions in the city . For ex-ample, The Neues Grünes Gewöl-be Museum and The Gemälde Alte Meister Art Gallery . It also includes discounts for tourist and cultural attractions like a concert at the church of our Lady (Frauenkirche) .

Day� 3 Desden - The Saxon Swiss - DresdenIn the morning travel by train to

the town of Rathen where you are going to discover the wonderful landscape of “The Saxon Swiss” . The landscape is premeated with exotic sandstone rock formations . Take the ferry to cross the Elbe river (ticket no included), then a short 20 minutes walk to the view-point which has a breathtaking view . In the afternoon travel to Dresden by train .

Day�4 DresdenAfter breakfast private transfer to the airport (optional) .

Package�I:�Dresden�cultural�&�natural�

Day�1 DresdenUpon arrival in Dresden, private transfer to your hotel (optional) . From 17:30 (Nov-March:18:00) a regular city tour (Hop on/Hop off bus) during the night to enjoy the beauty of the illuminated city .

Day� 2 Dresden - Pillnitz Palace - DresdenAfter breakfast you will board a steamboat across the Elbe river to the Pillnitz palace . It was built with a focus on the chinoserie style “Chinesco” and this is what makes it different to the other German palaces . You will have free time to stroll and spend some time in its gigantic gardens . Travel back by boat to Dresden . The afternoon is free to stroll the city of Dresden .

Day� 4 Dresden - Meissen - Dresden

In the morning travel to Meissen, the first town where porcelain was made in Europe . Visit to the Meissen’s Porcelain factory . During the afternoon you can explore the historical center and the castle of Albrechtsburg . Return to Dresden by train .

Day�4 DresdenAfter breakfast private transfer to the airport (optional) .

* The Pillnitz Castle is open from May to October, Tuesday-Sunday, ticket not included.

Package�II:�Palaces�and�Porcelain

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p 4 Days / 3 Nights


p Train Tickets

Getaways

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Frankfurt

Day�1 FrankfurtUpon arrival in Frankfurt, private transfer to your hotel (optional) . Free time .

Day�2 FrankfurtExplore the city of Frankfurt on a regular city tour . Hop on and hop off at the stops of your choice and take your time getting around the

city . You are going to visit the Paul church, the financial center, its sky-scrapers, the neighborhood of Rö-merberg square and the wonderful city views from the Hauptwache . The afternoon is at your leisure, so you can go shopping on the famous commercial street “Zeil” or go to visit the Goethe house, the birth-place of this great German poet (optional) .

Day� 3 Frankfurt - Romantic Rhine - FrankfurtToday you are going to explore the vineyards and the most pic-turesque villages in the valley of

the Rhine River on a regular tour . Enjoy a boat tour along the beau-tiful Lorelei Valley that has been declared UNESCO World Heritage Site and admire the numerous me-dieval castles . Then lunch is wai-ting for you in a restaurant located on the shores of the Rhine river along with a wine tasting . On your way back to Frankfurt you take a short stop at Rüdesheim, which is famous for its old town center and the narrow Drosselgasse Street .

Day�4 FrankfurtAfter breakfast private transfer to the airport (optional) .

Package�I:�Frankfurt�and�the�Romantic�Rhine�River�

Day�1 FrankfurtUpon arrival in Frankfurt private transfer to your hotel (optional) . Free time .

Day�2 FrankfurtExplore the city of Frankfurt on a regular city tour . Hop on and hop off at the stops of your choice and

take your time getting around the city . You are going to visit the Paul church, the financial center, its sky-scrapers, the neighborhood of Rö-merberg square and the wonderful city views from the Hauptwache . Moreover, you are going to enjoy a river cruise on the Main River (Apr-Oct) .

Day�3 Frankfurt - Heidelberg - FrankfurtAn excursion to Heidelberg is waiting for you after breakfast . Heidelberg is Germany’s oldest university and one of the most vi-

sited destinations due to its idyllic location on the shores of the Neck-ar River . Moreover, you are going to visit the historic center and the famous castle that houses one of the largest wine barrel reserves in the world . In the afternoon return to Frankfurt .

Day�4 FrankfurtAfter breakfast private transfer to the airport (optional) .

Package�II:�Frankfurt�&�Heidelberg

Getaways

Travel period: Jan 01, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018Departure dates: daily Package I IIMövenpick Frankfurt City****Jan-Dec

rates on request

NH Collection Frankfurt City****Jan-Dec (Fri-Sun) Jan, Jul-Aug, Dec (Mon-Thu)Feb-Jun, Sep-Nov (Mon-Thu)

rates on request


Min. 2 persons


Package I: Accommodation in the hotel category of choice incl . daily buffet breakfast

Regular city tour in Frankfurt (Hop on Hop off) with English audio guide

Regular tour to the valley on the Rhine River with multilingual guide incl . Boat trip (Apr-Oct, in winter one castle visit), lunch and wine tasting

Package II: Accommodation in the hotel category of choice incl . daily buffet breakfast

Regular city tour in Frankfurt (Hop on Hop off) with English audio guide

Panoramic cruise trip on the Main river (Apr-Oct)

Regular excursion to Heidelberg with English speaking tour guide incl . Admission to the castle

! Please Note



p 4 Days / 3 Nights

p City Tour

p Excursions

Getaways

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Historic center, Dresden / Germany Römerberg square, Frankfurt / Germany

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Getaways

Travel period: Jan 01, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018Departure dates: daily Package I IIJan-Dec

rates on request


Min. 2 persons

Planned hotels: Zurich: Krone Unterstrass**** Zermatt: Alex**** Lucerne: Wilden Mann****


Package I: Accommodation at the hotels described or similar incl . daily buffet breakfast and city tax Train ticket Zurich - Zermatt - Zurich in 2nd class Ticket for the cog railway to Gornergrat Regular city tour of Zurich and surroun-dings with English audio guide

Package II: Accommodation at the hotels described or similar incl . daily buffet breakfast and city tax Regular city tour of Zurich and surroun-dings with English audio guide Train ticket Zurich - Lucerne - Zurichin 2nd class Regular excursion of Mount Titlis with multilingual guide

! Please Note


Day�1 Zurich Upon arrival in Zurich optional private transfer to your hotel . At 1pm enjoy a city tour of Zurich and surroundings . Discover the most beautiful corners of the city: the old town, the clock of the Church of St . Peter, the world famous Bahn-hofstrasse, the Limmatquai and

the picturesque Guild houses . Then continue to Adliswil and board a cable car to Felsenegg for panora-mic views over Zurich, the lake and the snowcapped peaks of the Alps . Then board the ferry across Lake Zurich and return to Zurich by bus . In the afternoon we recommend to visit the FIFA World Football Muse-um (optional) .

Day�2 Zurich - Bern - Zermatt In the morning travel by train from Zurich to Zermatt with a stop in Bern . Zermatt is nestled at the foot of the mighty Mount Matterhorn .

The picturesque town center is car-free and still preserves its original charm .

Day�3 Zermatt - Gornergrat - Zermatt Travel by cog railway to Gor-nergrat, at an elevation of 3 .089 meters/10,100 ft . The view of the Matterhorn and the Swiss Alps is truly breathtaking . Return to Zer-matt .

Day�4�Zermatt - Zurich Return to Zurich by train . The tour concludes at the airport or train station .

Package�I:�Zurich�and�Zermatt�

Day�1 ZurichUpon arrival in Zurich optional pri-vate transfer to your hotel . At 1pm

enjoy a city tour of Zurich and sur-roundings . For description of details see day 1 of Package I . In the after-noon we recommend to visit the FIFA World Football Museum (optional) .

Day�2 Zurich - Lucerne In the morning travel by train to Lucerne . The afternoon in Lucerne is free to spend at your leisure . The old city features some of the oldest covered bridges in Europe and charming cobblestone streets . Visit the luxurious Concert Hall on the lake shore and stroll across the Kapellbrücke bridge, one of

the oldest bridges in Europe and a symbol of this beautiful city .

Day�3 Lucerne - Mount Titlis - Lucerne Continue to Engelberg for a magni-ficent tour of the World of Alpine glaciers . Take in the breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps . Return to Lucerne in the afternoon .

Day�4�Lucerne - Zurich Optional private transfer to the train station to board the train to Zurich . The tour concludes at the airport or train station .

Package�II:�Zurich�and�Lucerne�

Geneva

Day�1�GenevaUpon arrival in Geneva optional private transfer to your hotel .

Day�2 Geneva The morning is free to spend at your leisure . Explore in the afternoon

the old city and visit Geneva’s in-ternational quarters on this 2-hour tour as well as its main attractions, such as the the Jet d’Eau water fountain, the St . Peter Cathedral, the Flower clock and much more .

Day�3 Geneva - Chamonix - Mont Blanc - GenevaTravel by bus through the pic-turesque Arve Valley to Chamonix, one of the most famous mountain villages at the foot of the impres-sive and majestic Mont Blanc,

Europe’s highest peak (4 .807 m) . Travel by cable car to Aiguille du Midi, at an elevation of 3 .842 m, with guaranteed snow year-round . In the afternoon return to Geneva .

Day�4 GenevaAfter breakfast optional private transfer to the airport .

Package�I:�Geneva�and�Mont�Blanc��

Day�1�Geneva Upon arrival in Geneva optional private transfer to your hotel .

Day�2 Geneva The morning is free to spend at your leisure . Explore in the afternoon the old city and visit Geneva’s in-ternational quarters on this 2-hour tour as well as its main attractions, such as the the Jet d’Eau water fountain, the St . Peter Cathedral, the Flower clock and much more .

Day� 3 Geneva - Gruyeres - Golden Pass Panoramic train - Geneva Today’s tour to Gruyeres offers a wonderful combination of impres-sive scenery and gourmet treats .

Visit a local chocolate factory and cheese maker and enjoy plenty of samples . Return to Montreux on the Golden Pass Panoramic train and take in the great views of Lake Leman . During the return trip to Geneva, stop at a winery for a ta-sting of fine Swiss wines .

Day�4�GenevaAfter breakfast optional private transfer to the airport .

Package�II:�Geneva,�Gruyeres�and�Swiss�Delicacies�

Getaways

Travel period: Package I: Jan 01, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018Package II: May 01, 2017 - Sep 30, 2017Departure dates: daily Package I IIManotel Edelweiss***Jan-Nov (Fri-Sun), Dec Jan-Feb, Aug (Mon-Thu) Mar-Jul, Sep-Nov (Mon-Thu) rates on request

Manotel Royal****Jan-Nov (Fri-Sun), Dec Jan-Feb, Aug (Mon-Thu) Mar-Jul, Sep-Nov (Mon-Thu) rates on request



Package I: Accommodation in the hotel category of choice incl . daily buffet breakfast and city tax

Regular city tour of Geneva with a multi-lingual guide

Regular excursion to Chamonix-Mont Blanc, includes cable car to Mount Aiguil-le du Midi with a multilingual guide (no excursions: Dec 25, 2017 + Jan 01, 2018)

Package II: Accommodation in the hotel category of choice incl . daily buffet breakfast and city tax

Regular city tour of Geneva with a multi-lingual guide

Regular excursion to Gruyeres with tastings and Golden Pass Panoramic train with English and French speaking guide, only on Wednes-days, Fridays and Sundays (May - Sep)

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Zurich


p 4 Days / 3 Nights

p City tour


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p 4 Days / 3 Nights

p City tour


Getaways

Historic center, Zurich / Switzerland Jet d´eau foundation, Geneva / Switzerland

Getaways

Travel period: Package I: Jan 01, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018Package II: May 01, 2017 - Oct 31, 2017Departure dates: daily Package I IIAltstadt Hotel Krone***Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec Apr-Oct

rates on request

Romantik Hotel Wilden Mann****Jan-Apr, Nov-Dec May-Oct

rates on request



Package I: Accommodation in the hotel category of choice incl . daily buffet breakfast Regular excursion to Mount Titlis with multilingual guide Cruise ship on Lake Lucerne (2 hours)

Package II: Accommodation in the hotel category of choice incl . daily buffet breakfast Train tickets Lucerne - Stans - Lucerne in 2nd class Convertible cable car ride “Cabrio Bahn” to the Stanserhorn Regular excursion to Mount Pilatus with multilingual guide

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Day�1 LucerneUpon arrival in Lucerne, private transfer to your hotel (optional) .

Day�2 Lucerne - Mount Titlis - LucerneSet against the backdrop of Mount Rigi and Mount Pilatus, Lucerne is one of the most popular tourist de-

stinations in Switzerland . Visit the luxurious Concert Hall on the lake shore and stroll across the Kapell-brücke bridge, one of the oldest bridges in Europe . In the afternoon travel by bus to Engelberg for a ma-gnificent tour of the world of Alpine glaciers . Board the revolving RO-TAIR cable car for an unforgettable ride over deep glacier crevices and steep walls of ice .

Day� 3 Lucerne - Lake Lucerne - LucerneIn the morning time to explore Lu-cerne at your leisure . The old city

features charming cobblestone streets, baroque churches and historic buildings decorated with lovely frescoes . Then board a ship and enjoy a cruise on “Lake Vier-waldstätter See” with its crystalline waters . On board the cruise you can enjoy a meal or drinks from the ships bar (not included) . Travel back to Lucerne .

Day�4 LucerneAfter breakfast private transfer to the train station (optional) .

Package�I:�Lucerne�-�Mountains�and�Lakes

Day�1 LucerneUpon arrival in Lucerne private transfer to your hotel (optional) .

Day�2 Lucerne - Stanserhorn Convertible Cable Car - Lu-cerneIn the morning travel to Stans by train . There you board the funicu-lar railway that takes you on an

unforgettable ride from the flowe-ry field to the base of the world’s first cable car with roofless upper deck . Enjoy ridding to the top of the 1,900-meter Mount Stanser-horn with the air in your hair and the incredible views . From the top, you can enjoy the astonishing view over 10 lakes, 100 km from the Alps and three countries . Return to Lucerne by train . Time to visit the luxurious Concert Hall and a stroll across the Kapellbrücke bridge .

Day�3 Lucerne - Mount Pila-tus - LucerneTravel by bus to Kriens for an ex-

citing ride in a panoramic gondola and cable car to the Summit of Mount Pilatus (2132 m) . From the terrace at the summit of Mount Pilatus you will enjoy breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps and sever-al lakes . Free time for a short walk to the summit and lunch (not inclu-ded) . To descend from Mount Pila-tus board the steepest cog railway in the world to Alpnachstad . From here return to Lucerne by boat .

Day�4 LucerneAfter breakfast private transfer to the train station (optional) .

Package�II:�Lucerne�and�its�convertible�cable�car

Lucerne

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Day�1 InterlakenUpon arrival in Interlaken, private transfer to your hotel (optional) .

Day�2 InterlakenThe morning is free at you leisu-re . We recommend you take a ride to the Harder Kulm mountain with the funicular that offers you

an astonishing view overlooking the town of Interlaken, the Thun and Brienz lakes and the Alps . In the afternoon enjoy a guided tour that shows the traditions of the Swiss culture . You will visit a local farm to taste freshly made milk and cheese . In addition, you will learn about the ancient craft of the woodcarvers and the production of “the best chocolate in the world” .

Day� 3 Interlaken - Jung-fraujoch - InterlakenDon´t miss the highlight of any Swiss holiday and join the regular

full-day excursion to Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe! You board the cogwheel train in Grindelwald for a spectacular ride via Kleine Scheidegg to Jungfraujoch . Once on the top, immerse yourself in the fascinating Alpine wonderland of ice, snow and rocks . Don‘t forget to stroll through the tunnels of the Ice Palace located in the heart of the glacier . Afternoon return to In-terlaken .

Day�4�InterlakenAfter breakfast private transfer to the train station (optional) .

Package�I:�Interlaken�and�Jungfraujoch��

Day�1 InterlakenUpon arrival in Interlaken, private transfer to your hotel (optional) .

Day� 2 Interlaken - Thun - InterlakenToday a boat tour takes you to the city of Thun . Visit the historic city center and its medieval castle, which dominates the old town .

Other attractions in the city are the church with its massive octago-nal front tower that dates back to around 1330, the town hall of the 16th century and numerous cafes and restaurants located on the shores of the Aare river . Afternoon return to Interlaken by boat .

Day� 3 Interlaken - Kleine Scheidegg - InterlakenIn the morning travel by train to Kleine Scheidegg . Located at the foot of the most impressive Alpine mountain panorama, Kleine Schei-degg offers breathtaking views of the world famous triple peaks of

Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau . Enjoy the sensational alpine environment during your stay at Kleine Scheide-gg . It is the starting point for many beautiful hikes such as the Jung-frau Eiger Walk (hiking trails open late June to October) with stunning views of the rock and ice masses of the Eiger Glacier . Various restau-rants welcome you with regional alpine dishes on offer . Afternoon return to Interlaken by train .

Day�4 InterlakenAfter breakfast private transfer to the train station (optional) .

Package�II:�Interlaken�-�Lake�and�Trekking�

Getaways

Travel period: Jan 01, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018Departure dates: daily Package I IIRoyal St. Georges****Jan-Apr, Nov-DecMay-Oct

rates on request

Hotel du Nord****Jan-Apr, Nov-Dec May-Oct

rates on request


Package I: Accommodation in the hotel category of choice incl . daily buffet breakfast and city tax

Regular guided city tour “Swiss Food and Culture Tour” in English ( 2,5 hrs) (Oct-March: daily / Apr-Sep: Monday, Wednesday, Friday)

Regular excursion to Jungfraujoch with a multilingual guide (Apr-Oct: daily / Nov-Dec: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday / Jan-March: Monday, Saturday, Sunday)

Package II: Accommodation in the hotel category of choice incl . daily buffet breakfast and city tax

Boat tour on Lake Thun (Interlaken – Thun - Interlaken)

Train tickets Interlaken - Kleine Scheidegg - Interlaken in 2nd class

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p 4 Days / 3 Nights

p City tour


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Interlaken

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Harder Kulm, Interlaken / Switzerland

p 4 Days / 3 Nights

p City tour


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Bridge Kapellbrücke, Lucerne / Switzerland

Vienna

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Getaways

Travel period: Jan 01, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018Departure dates: daily Package I IIARCOTEL Wimberger****Jan-Apr, Jul-Aug Nov-Dec May-Jun, Sep-Oct

rates on request

NH Wien City****Jan-Apr, Nov-Dec May-Oct

rates on request


Min. 2 persons


Package I: Accommodation in the hotel category of choice incl . daily buffet breakfast Regular city tour of Vienna with English audio guide Admission to the Mozart House in Vienna Concert with 3-course gala dinner (exclu-ding drinks)

Package II: Accommodation in the hotel category of choice incl . daily buffet breakfast Regular city tour of Vienna with English audio guide Private city walking tour of Bratislava in English (1,5 hours) Train ticket Vienna - Bratislava - Viennain 2nd class

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Day�1�ViennaUpon arrival in Vienna, optional pri-vate transfer to your hotel .

Day�2�ViennaIn the morning, enjoy a regular city tour of Vienna . The current capital of Austria and one of the greatest cultural centers in Europe during

the Austro-Hungarian Empire is one of the most romantic cities in the world . Vienna is famous for its operas, Baroque architecture, music, the Prater and luscious Sachertorte chocolate cake . The rest of the afternoon is free to ex-plore at your leisure .

Day�3 ViennaIn the morning, you visit the Mozart House in the Domgasse Street . This is where Mozart created his best compositions . Today, the house has been transformed into a wonderful museum where visitors

are immersed in the world of Mo-zart and his enormous genius and creativity . In the evening, enjoy a dinner and concert at Vienna Kur-salon . Experience an evening full of Viennese spirit and the sound of waltzes, polkas and arias, and listen to the famous melodies of the most beautiful operettas and piano concerts . After the concert, sit down to an elegant gala dinner .

Day�4�ViennaOptional private transfer to the airport .

Package�I:�Cultural�Vienna

Day�1�ViennaUpon arrival in Vienna, optional pri-vate transfer to your hotel .

Day�2 ViennaIn the morning, enjoy a regular city tour of Vienna . Nestled on the banks of the Danube, Vienna dazzles vi-sitors with its rich heritage . The current capital of Austria and one

of the greatest cultural centers in Europe during the Austro-Hungarian Empire is one of the most romantic cities in the world . Vienna is famous for its operas, Baroque architecture, music and the Prater . The rest of the afternoon is free to explore at your leisure .

Day� 3� Vienna - Bratislava (Slovakia) - ViennaIn the morning, travel by train to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, nestled along the Danube River . Upon arrival, private guided wal-king tour in English (1,5 hours) . Despite being the capital of one of

Europe‘s youngest countries, Bratis-lava boasts a wealth of history . The old town is composed of numerous palaces that once housed the ari-stocracy, monasteries and churches from different periods and streets that wind along the old medieval wall dotted with wine cellars . After-noon return to Vienna by train .

Day�4�ViennaOptional private transfer to the air-port .

Package�II:�Vienna�and�Bratislava�(Slovakia)

Salzburg

Day�1�SalzburgUpon arrival in Salzburg, optional private transfer to your hotel .

Day�2�Salzburg - Vienna In the morning, enjoy a regular city tour of Salzburg . The city combines the attraction of a picturesque

mountain setting with a well-pre-served historic center, dominated by church spires, medieval fortres-ses and, towering high above the rest, the Hohensalzburg Fortress . The city is also famous for being the birthplace of the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart . After-noon travel by train to Vienna .

Day�3�ViennaIn the morning enjoy a Hop On/Hop Off city bus tour of Vienna . The cur-rent capital of Austria and one of the greatest cultural centers in Eu-

rope during the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Vienna is one of the most romantic cities in the world . Vienna is famous for its operas, Baroque architecture, music, the Prater and luscious Sachertorte chocolate cake . The rest of the afternoon is free to explore at your leisure .

Day�4 Vienna The morning is free to explore at your leisure . Afternoon optional private transfer to the airport .

Package�I:�Salzburg�and�Vienna��

Day�1 SalzburgUpon arrival in Salzburg, optional private transfer to your hotel .

Day�2�SalzburgIn the morning, enjoy a Hop On/ Hop Off city bus tour of Salzburg . The city combines the attraction of a picturesque mountain setting with a well-preserved historic cen-

ter, dominated by church spires, medieval fortresses and, towering high above the rest, the Hohen-salzburg Fortress . The city is also famous for being the birthplace of the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart . The rest of the afternoon is free to explore at your leisure .

Day� 3 Salzburg - Innsbruck - SalzburgIn the morning, travel by train to Innsbruck, the capital of the pro-vince of Tirol . Arrival and two hour private city tour with English spea-king guide . Innsbruck has the most picturesque setting: nestled in the

spectacular deep valley of the Inn River, wedged between the scenic Karwendel mountains in the north and the Tuxer mountains in the south . Afterwards transfer by bus to the famous Swarovski Crystal World, one of Austria’s most popu-lar attractions which has enchan-ted millions of visitors since 1995 . Afternoon return to Innsbruck and return by train to Salzburg .

Day�4 SalzburgAfter breakfast, optional private transfer to the airport .

Package�II:�Salzburg�and�Innsbruck

Getaways

Travel period: Jan 01, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018Departure dates: daily Package I IIJan-Dec

rates on request-Suppl . for private transfers upon arrival and departure: on request

Min. 2 persons

Planned hotels: Salzburg: Wyndham Grand Salzburg**** Vienna: ARCOTEL Wimberger****


Package I: Accommodation at the hotels described or similar incl . daily buffet breakfast and city tax

Regular City tour of Salzburg (Hop on/Hop off bus service) with English audio guide Train ticket Salzburg - Vienna in 2nd class Regular city tour of Vienna with English audio guide

Package II: Accommodation at the hotels described or similar incl . daily buffet breakfast and city tax

Regular City tour of Salzburg (Hop on/Hop off bus service) with English audio guide

Private city walking tour of Innsbruck in English (2 hours)

Train ticket Salzburg - Innsbruck - Salzburg in 2nd class

Admission to the Swarovski Crystal Worlds incl . transfer by bus

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p 4 Days / 3 Nights

p City tour


Getaways

p 4 Days / 3 Nights

p City tour


Getaways

Belvedere Castle, Vienna / Austria Hofburg Castle, Salzburg / Austria

River Getaways

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Day�1 Frankfurt Start the day with a panoramic river cruise on the river Main, ex-ploring the city from the water . On board the MS Palladium you can enjoy the best view of the most impressive skyline in Germany . On a guided city walk afterwards, you will visit the city‘s most interesting locations . The tour ends at a unique restaurant where you will finish your Frankfurt experience with a typical local drink - a glass of apple wine .

Day�2 Frankfurt - Rüdesheim - Boppard After breakfast transfer from your hotel to the train station, where you board your train to Rüdesheim . Go for a stroll through the old town center and walk along the famous narrow Drosselgasse street . Late morning board your ship and sail along the most picturesque stretch of the Rhine River, the Lorelei Val-ley, lined with old forts and castles . In Boppard you will disembark, your Hotel is just a short walk from the pier . The afternoon is at your leisure .

Day�3 Boppard - Koblenz The morning is yours to explore Boppard, which was once a Roman fort, and the heart and soul of this wine growing area . Board your ship around noon and enjoy your cruise downstream to Koblenz . Meet your local guide for a private city tour . After a walk in the heart of the old town, we recommend a visit to the Prussian Fortress Ehrenbreitstein

(not included) . It has been won-derfully renovated and hosts many different collections and annual exhibitions .

Day�4 Koblenz - Frankfurt After breakfast find your way to the train station and start your train journey through the beautiful Rhine valley back to Frankfurt .

Package�I:�Tale�of�Loreley��

Day� 1 Dresden - Meissen - DresdenAfter breakfast walk to the pier and board your paddle wheeler ship ta-king you down the river Elbe to the famous town of Meissen . You can watch the ships engine working, have drink or some food before you disembark and take a stroll through the village of Meissen . You can also visit the porcelain Museum and workshop where they are still manufacturing this world famous china . At your convenience go back to the ship and enjoy the cruise back to Dresden .

Day� 2 Dresden - Pillnitz - Dresden This morning you board your ship and travel up stream . You pass three impressive castles before you disembark at Pillnitz . The Pill-nitz Castle is world famous - en-joy a tour through the castle and spend some time in their amazing gardens . The gardeners have built a house only to house a Camelia plant over the harsh winter period . Late afternoon make your way to the pier and relax on board on your way back to Dresden .

Day�3 DresdenVisit Dresden on a walking tour, a city with one of the most beautiful historic centers of Germany . Visit the recently restored Frauenkirche church, the famous Dresden Opera House, the Imperial Zwinger pa-lace and stroll along the Elbe River . End of the tour around mid-day . Make your way to the Train Station or Airport at your convenience .

Package�IV:�Dresden�&�Meissen�

Getaways

Travel period: Package II: May 06, 2017 - Oct 14, 2017Package III: May 01, 2017 - Oct 02, 2017Package IV: May 02, 2017 - Oct 16, 2017 Departure dates: daily

PackageNo . of II III IVparticipants 2 I 4 I 6 rates on request-

Min. 2 persons


Package II: Accommodation at 4* hotels Daily buffet breakfast Cruise trips as mentioned Visits and excursions as mentioned Train ticket Munich - Passau - Munich in 2nd class

Private City tour in Munich and Passau with English speaking guide

Summer nights dream cruise & Gourmet Buffet Dinner on board the Crystal ship (Saturdays only, not on 03 June, 08 July, 05 August / Mo-Fr & Su with Day cruise, 2 hrs, without meal)

Package III: Accommodation at 4* hotels Daily buffet breakfast Cruise trips as mentioned Visits and excursions as mentioned Private City tour in Vienna with English speaking guide

All day ticket for Boat trips on the Danu-be River (Day 1)

Return ticket to Bratislava with Cata-maran

City tour in Bratislava (1,5 h)Package IV: Accommodation at 4* hotels Daily buffet breakfast Cruise trips as mentioned Visits and excursions as mentioned Private City tour in Dresden with English speaking guide

Boat trip Meissen (not on Mondays)

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Day�1�Vienna After breakfast a short walk takes you to the pier . Discover Vienna from the waves, on board the ship you can relax and watch the lands-cape, and the sights such as the Danube Tower, Millennium Tower, the Ring Tower, and many others, passing by . Experience navigating through one or two of the locks as the boat is raised or lowered where the water levels of the Da-nube differ because of the dams . Disembark at the “Marina Wien” for lunch at the Restaurant Marina, or carry on and do the whole tour in one go finishing at 13:50 h where you have boarded the ship .

Day� 2 Vienna - Bratislava - Vienna Take the speedboat from city cen-tre to city centre! The Twin City Liner takes you from Vienna to Bratislava in one hour and fifteen minutes . Experience, in a relaxed way, the high speed feeling on the waters of the Danube . The cata-maran is fully air-conditioned; the chairs are first class, all complete with panorama windows and deck . Disembark in Bratislava and take a short walk to the Oldtimer Bus ta-king you on a City Tour concluding at 11:30 h . Time for lunch and a stroll through town before you make your way to the pier and the ride back to Vienna .

Day�3�Vienna After breakfast explore the City of Vienna on a walking tour . Nestled on the banks of the Danube, Vienna dazzles with its magnificent archi-tecture and rich history . The cur-rent capital of Austria and former capital of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire, Vienna is one of the great cultural centers of Europe and one of the most romantic cities in the world . Famous for its operas and composers such as Beethoven, Mozart and Haydn which left their mark on the city . End of the tour around mid-day . Make your way to the Train Station or Airport at your convenience .

Package�III:�Vienna�&�Bratislava�Getaways


Min. 2 persons


Package I: Accommodation at 4* hotels Daily buffet breakfast Cruise trips as mentioned Visits and excursions as mentioned Transfer Hotel Frankfurt - Train station Train ticket Frankfurt - Rüdesheim in 2nd class

Train ticket Koblenz - Frankfurt in 2nd class Private City tour in Frankfurt and Koblenz with English speaking guide

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p Choose from several different

River packages

p All cruise tickets included

p Tours and Excursions

included

Getaways

Package�II:�The�Three�Rivers�City��

Day�1 Munich - Passau In the morning enjoy a walking city tour in Munich, were you visit the city’s main attractions . In the early afternoon travel by train through the picturesque Bavarian lands-cape to Passau . This evening you board the famous Swarovski Cry-stal Ship . Experience a “Summer nights dream cruise” (19:00- 23:00) and be inspired by the amazing at-tractions on board, such as crystal water-works, Neptune‘s world, the water theater, and much more . Dance into the night to the sound of a live band after you enjoyed a delicious Gourmet Buffet Dinner .

Day�2 Passau - Schloegen - Passau Passau is worldwide known as „The Three Rivers City“ . Explore this impressive township on a gui-ded city tour . Around noon board your cruise on the Danube to the Schloegen River Bend . This trip lets you enjoy the most beautiful areas of the Upper Danube River Valley . Highlight of the tour is the famous Schloegen River Bend . Here the Danube winds in such a way - narrowly around the Schlö-genberg (i .e . Schloegen Mountain) - that on coming out of the turn it flows exactly the opposite way .

Day�3�Passau - Munich After breakfast enjoy the unfor-gettable view of Passau with its Italian flair and colorful buildings on your panoramic tour from the waterside . See St . Stephan‘s Cathedral, the confluence of the three rivers: Danube, Inn and Ilz, with their different colors . In the afternoon travel back to Munich by train .

Loreley / Germany


Frankfurt / Germany

Themed Getaways

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Day�1 Munich - StuttgartTravel by train to Stuttgart . The fa-mous brands like Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Bosch have their headquarters in Stuttgart . In the afternoon enjoy a 2-hour private walking tour of the city center . This day will conclude with a visit to the Mercedes-Benz Museum (optional) .

Day� 2 Stuttgart - Sinsheim: Technology Museum-StuttgartTrain ride to the Auto-Technology Museum of Sinsheim . This museum is well known for its huge collection of cars, trains and airplanes . The most famous pieces in the collection are the two supersonic “Concorde“ passenger transport planes that have been operated commercially . Return to Stuttgart in the afternoon .

Day�3 Stuttgart - Friedrichs-hafen: Zeppelin MuseumThe tour continues to Friedrichsha-fen, which is located on the shores of Lake Constance . The first zep-pelins were built here and later at the Company Dornier continuing building aircrafts . Visit the Zeppelin

Museum that houses a cabin of the aircrafts that used to fly around the world in the 30s of the last century . We also highly recommend to take a boat trip on the largest Lake in Germany .

Day� 4 Friedrichshafen - Munich: German Museum (Deutsches Museum)Return to Munich by train . Upon arrival at the capital of Bavaria visit the German Museum (Deutsches Museum) which houses one of the biggest collections of science and technology around the world .

Package�I:�German�Engineering��

Day�1 Leipzig - Wittenberg - LeipzigUpon arrival meet your local guide who shows you the city during a 2-hour private walking tour . You vi-sit the places related to the theolo-gian and monk Martin Luther, who began and boosted the religious reform in Germany 500 years ago . Then the tour continues to Witten-berg by train . It was here where Lu-ther gained notoriety by posting his

95 theses to the door of the castle church . You should not miss the vi-sit to Luther’s house (optional) . In the afternoon travel back to Leipzig by train .

Day� 2 Leipzig - Eisleben - LeipzigToday we travel to Eisleben by train, it is famous being the home-town of Martin Luther, hence, its official name is: Lutherstadt Eisle-ben . Along with other monuments in Wittenberg, the house where Luther was born and where he died is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997 . After visiting these houses full of history we return to Leipzig by train .

Day�3 Leipzig - ErfurtAfter breakfast you will board the train to Erfurt for a 2-hour walking city tour . Erfurt was the spiritual hometown of Martin Luther becau-se in this city Luther went to the university and became a monk as well . We also have the opportunity to visit the Augustine Monastery during the afternoon .

Day� 4 Erfurt - Berlin/Frank-furtAfter breakfast free time to disco-ver the city at your own pace . Re-turn to Frankfurt or Berlin by train .

Package�IV:�Lutheran�Getaway�

Getaways

Travel period: Jan 01, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018Departure dates: daily PackageNo . of II III IVparticipants 2 rates on request

Suppl . for private transfers upon arrival and departure: on request Min. 2 persons


Package II: Accommodation at 4* hotels Daily buffet breakfast Train tickets in 2nd class Private city tour in Weimar (2 hrs) Admission to the Bauhaus Museum in Weimar

Admission to the Bauhaus building of Dessau with headphones in english

Admission to the Teacher House in Des-sau (closed on Tuesdays)

Admission to the Konsumgebäude in Dessau-Törten

Free public transport in Dessau for 24 hrs Admission to the Bauhaus-Files Museum in Berlin with headphones in english (closed on Tuesdays)

Package III: Accommodation at 4* hotels Daily buffet breakfast Train tickets in 2nd class Private city tour in Munich “Viktualien-markt” (1,5 hrs) includ . tasting

Private tour through the underground cel-lars in Nuremberg including beer tasting

Admission to the Beer Museum in Kulmbach

Package IV: Accommodation at 4* hotels Daily buffet breakfast Train tickets in 2nd class Private city tour in Leipzig (2 hrs) Admission to Luther’s home . Private walking city tour in Erfurt (2 hrs)

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With pleasure we adapt these programs to your wishes or we can make an individual offer according to your preferences

We will be pleased to arrange for private city tours or other private excursions . Please contact us for prices!

Some museums or attractions might be closed on Mondays

Day�1 Munich - NurembergUpon arrival free time to discover the stunning capital of Bavaria and its famous attractions such as the Ma-rienplatz and the Hofbräuhaus . Enjoy a private tour through the Viktualien-markt, which is part of Munich just like the Isar and taste together with your tour guide some of the many lo-cal delicacies . In the afternoon travel by train to Nuremberg .

Day�2 NurembergAfter breakfast free time to ex-plore the old town of Nuremberg that still preserves much of its castles, gothic churches and re-laxing squares . The Highlight for the afternoon is an interesting tour through the underground cellars of Nuremberg, where you learn more about the history and the elabo-ration process of beer since the 19th century . The tour ends with a presentation and tasting of two local beers . You should not forget to taste the traditional sausage (Nürnberger Rostbratwurst) of the region in one of the numerous local restaurants .

Day� 3 Nuremberg - Kulm-bach - Bamberg - NurembergIn the morning take the train to Kulmbach and visit the beer mu-seum . Then continue to visit Bam-berg, which is famous for its beer and old town (UNESCO) . Free time to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the city in a beer garden “ Bier-garten“ with a delicious local beer . In the afternoon travel back to Nu-remberg .

Day�4 Nuremberg - MunichAfter breakfast return to Munich by train .

Package�III:�Beer�&�Gastronomy�of�BavariaGetaways

Travel period: Jan 01, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018Departure dates: dailyNo . of participants 2 rates on request


Min. 2 persons


Package I: Accommodation at 4* hotels Daily buffet breakfast Train tickets in 2nd class Private walking city tour in Stuttgart (2 hrs) Admission to the Auto-Technology Sinsheim Museum & IMAX 3D Laser 4K cinema (movies at an additional cost, not included) Admission to the Zeppelin Museum in Friedrichshafen Admission to the Deutsches Museum (German Museum)

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These rates do not apply during holidays, conferences and special events With pleasure we adapt these programs to your wishes or we can make an individual offer according to your preferences We will be pleased to arrange for private city tours or other private excursions . Please contact us for prices! Some museums or attractions might be closed on Mondays

Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart / Germany

Package�II:�German�Architecture�

Day�1 Berlin - WeimarIn the morning take the train to Weimar, the cradle of the Bauhaus movement that has been declared a UNESCO world heritage site . Upon arrival a 2 hours - private walking tour of the city center will tell you more about the principles and stages of life from the Bauhaus protagonists . You also visit the main building of the Bauhaus university .

Day�2 Weimar - Dessau Today you visit the Bauhaus Mu-seum in Weimar . It offers you a glance into the development of the Bauhaus in Weimar, it was the most important design school in the 20th century . In the afternoon take the train back to Dessau .

Day�3 DessauToday you have enough time to discover the city of Dessau, the se-cond headquarter of the Bauhaus between 1925 and 1932 . You recei-ve an admission ticket that allows you to visit the famous building of Bauhaus, the teacher’s house and the Konsumgebäude building .

Moreover, you can use the public transport for 24 hours . Here we find another UNESCO site - the Garden Kingdom .

Day�4Dessau - BerlinAfter breakfast travel back to Ber-lin . The German capital was the last headquarter of Bauhaus: A visit to the Bauhaus files in Berlin is waiting for you . This is the lar-gest collection of Bauhaus and it gathers works, documents and lite-rature related to the school crafts, design, art and architecture .

Auto-Technology Museum, Sinsheim / Germany

MARTIN LUTHER 2017500 Years Reformation

p 4 Days / 3 Nights


p Train Tickets

Getaways


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Day�1 FrankfurtUpon arrival in Frankfurt transfer to your hotel .

Day�2 FrankfurtPrivate city tour of Frankfurt (2 .5 hrs) . For description of details see day 2 of Package II .

Day�3 Frankfurt - BerlinTransfer to the train station and travel by train to Berlin . Upon arri-val transfer to your hotel .

Day�4 BerlinWalk to the meeting point to board the regular city tour bus (Hop on-Hop off bus) .

Day� 5 Berlin - Potsdam - BerlinRegular excursion to Potsdam . For description of details see day 5 of Package II .

Day�6 Berlin - MunichTransfer to the train station and travel by train to Munich . Upon arrival transfer to the hotel . In the afternoon time at your leisure .

Day�7 Munich - Neuschwan-stein - Linderhof - MunichThis tour takes you to the Castles Neuschwanstein and Linderhof (entrance fees to be paid on spot) - built by Ludwig II, the king of Bavaria . Return to Munich in the evening .

Day�8 MunichTransfer to the airport .

Package I Frankfurt, Berlin

and Munich


Day�2 FrankfurtPrivate city tour in Frankfurt (2 .5 hrs) . Enjoy a walk and visit the beautifully restored Römerberg, the bank of the Main river, the quaint “Fressgass” alley, the old Opera, the elegant Goethestrasse street and the Paulus Church .

Day�3 Frankfurt - BerlinTransfer to the train station and travel by train to Berlin . Upon arri-val transfer to the hotel .

Day�4 BerlinWalk to the meeting point to board the regular city tour bus (Hop on-Hop off bus) . Visit some of Berlin’s attractions, including the Kurfür-stendamm, Brandenburg Gate and Potsdam Square .

Day� 5 Berlin - Potsdam - BerlinThis regular tour takes you to Pots-dam with its lovely historic center, lush parks and beautiful palaces .Time to visit the Palace Sanssou-ci (admission included) . Return to Berlin in the afternoon .

Day�6 BerlinAt the appropriate time transfer to the airport .

Package II Frankfurt and

Berlin


Day�2 FrankfurtPrivate city tour in Frankfurt (2 .5 hrs) . Enjoy a walk and visit the beautifully restored Römerberg, the bank of the Main river, the quaint “Fressgass” alley, the old Opera, the elegant Goethestrasse street and the Paulus Church .

Day�3 Frankfurt - CologneTransfer to the train station and tra-vel by train to Cologne . Transfer to your hotel . Afternoon private wal-king tour (2 hrs) .

Day�4�Cologne - AmsterdamTransfer to the train station and travel by train to Amsterdam, the fascinating city packed with historic monuments and lovely canals . Upon arrival transfer to the hotel .

Day�5 AmsterdamRegular city tour (Hop on-Hop off bus) by bus and by boat through the canals .

Day�6 AmsterdamAt the appropriate time transfer to the airport .

Package III Frankfurt, Cologne

and Amsterdam

FrankfurtCity Hopping

Travel period: Jan 01, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018Departure dates: daily

PackageNo . of I II IIIparticipants 2 I 4 I 6 rates on request

Min. 2 persons


Accommodation at 4* hotels Daily buffet breakfast In/out transfers in each city City tours and excursions as mentioned Train tickets in 2nd class incl . reserved seating

! Please Note



Regular services are accessed at specific locations in each city

Regular excursion to Potsdam (Package I and II): Apr-Oct: daily except Monday; Nov-Mar: Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday

p 6 or 8 Days Frankfurt

and other cities

City Hopping

Day�1 CologneUpon arrival in Cologne, transfer to your hotel .

Day�2 CologneEnjoy a guided walking tour of Cologne’s city center (2 hrs) . The tour includes a visit to the city hall, Neumarkt square, the historic center and more .

Day� 3 Cologne - Düsseldorf - CologneAfter breakfast, travel by train to Düsseldorf . Private walking tour (1,5 hrs) . For description of details see day 4 of Package I .

Day�4 Cologne - HamburgTransfer to the train station and tra-vel by train to Hamburg . Upon arri-val, transfer to your hotel . Free time .

Day�5 Hamburg Take a regular city tour (Hop on-Hop off) and explore this trade city, the St . Pauli neighborhood, the baroque church of St . Michaelis and the fish market .

Day� 6 Hamburg - Lübeck - HamburgTravel from Hamburg to Lübeck by train . Arrival and private walking tour of the city (2 hrs) . The historic center with its beautifully preserved architecture has been declared a UNESCO Cultural Heritage site . Re-turn to Hamburg by train .

Day�7 HamburgTransfer to the airport .

Package II Cologne, Düsseldorf, Hamburg and Lübeck

Package I Cologne, Bonn and

Düsseldorf


Day�2 CologneEnjoy a guided private walking tour of Cologne’s city center (2 hrs) . The tour includes a visit to the city hall, Neumarkt square, the historic cen-ter and more .

Day� 3 Cologne - Bonn - CologneIn the morning transfer to the ship-ping pier and travel by boat along the Rhine to Bonn, the former ca-pital of Germany (3 hrs) . Private walking tour of the city (2 hrs) . Return to Cologne by train . Make your own way back from the train station to the hotel .

Day�4 Cologne - Düsseldorf - CologneAfter breakfast, travel by train to Düsseldorf . Private walking tour of the city (1,5 hrs) . Düsseldorf is one of the most modern cities in Ger-many . An afternoon of shopping in Düsseldorf is quite an experience . Combine your shopping spree with a sightseeing boat tour (1 hour) . In the afternoon, return to Cologne by train .

Day�5 CologneAt the appropriate time transfer to the airport .


Day�2 CologneEnjoy a guided walking tour of Cologne’s city center (2 hrs) . The tour includes a visit to the city hall, Neumarkt square, the historic center and more .

Day�3 Cologne - AmsterdamTransfer to the train station and travel by train to Amsterdam, a fas-cinating city packed with historic monuments and lovely canals . Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel .

Day�4 AmsterdamRegular City Tour (Hop on-Hop off) by bus and by boat through the canals .

Day�5 Amsterdam - BrusselsTransfer to the train station and tra-vel by train to Brussels . Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel .

Day�6 BrusselsRegular City Tour (Hop on-Hop off bus) . Visit the heart of Brussels, the charming Grand Place, the geogra-phic, historic and commercial center of the city, the mythical and cheeky statue of Manneken Pis and explo-re the neighborhood of the Grand Sablon .

Day�7 BrusselsAt the appropriate time transfer to the airport .

Package III Cologne, Amsterdam

and Brussels

Cologne p 5 or 7 Days Cologne

and other cities

City Hopping

City Hopping



Min. 2 persons


Accommodation at 4* hotels Daily buffet breakfast In/out transfers in each city (Package I and II: not for excursions) City tours and excursions as mentioned Train tickets in 2nd class incl . reserved seating for long-distance connections

! Please Note

These rates do not apply during holidays, conferences and special events Some museums or attractions might be closed on Mondays Regular services are accessed at specific locations in each city The boat trips in Cologne and Düssel-dorf take place from April to October

Historic center, Cologne / Germany Financial district, Frankfurt / Germany

Berlin p 6 or 8 Days Berlin

and other cities

City Hopping

p 5, 7 or 9 Days Munich

and other cities

City HoppingMunich

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Day�1 BerlinUpon arrival transfer to your hotel .

Day�2 BerlinRegular city tour (Hop on-Hop off bus) . For description of details see day 2 of Package III .

Day� 3� Berlin - Potsdam - BerlinRegular excursion to Potsdam . For description of details see day 3 of Package III .

Day�4 Berlin - MunichTransfer to the train station and travel by train to Munich . Upon ar-rival transfer to the hotel .

Day�5 Munich - Neuschwan-stein - Linderhof - MunichThis tour takes you to the Castles Neuschwanstein and Linderhof (entrance fees to be paid on spot) - built by Ludwig II, the king of Bava-ria . Return to Munich in the evening .

Day�6�MunichIn the morning enjoy a regular city tour by Hop on-Hop off bus . In the afternoon transfer to the airport .

Day�1 BerlinTransfer to your hotel .

Day�2�BerlinRegular city tour (Hop on-Hop off bus) . For description of details see day 2 of Package III .

Day�3 Berlin - PragueTransfer to the train station . Tra-vel by train from Berlin to Prague . Upon arrival private transfer to your hotel .

Day�4 PraguePrivate walking tour to explore the city of Prague (3 hrs) .

Day�5 Prague - ViennaTransfer to the train station . Travel by train to Vienna . Upon arrival pri-vate transfer to your hotel . The after-noon is free to spend at your leisure .

Day�6�ViennaRegular city tour to explore the capital of Austria, one of the most romantic cities in the world .

Day�7 Vienna - BudapestAfter breakfast transfer to the train station . Travel by train from Vien-na to Budapest . Upon arrival, em-bark on a private tour of the city . Visit both sides of the Hungarian capital: Buda and Pest . After tour, transfer to your hotel .

Day�8 BudapestAt the appropriate time transfer to the airport .

Day�1�BerlinUpon arrival transfer to your hotel .

Day�2 BerlinWalk to the meeting point to board the regular city tour bus (Hop on-Hop off bus) . The tour will stop at many of Berlin’s attractions, inclu-ding the Kurfürstendamm, Bran-denburg Gate and Potsdam Square .

Day� 3 Berlin - Potsdam - BerlinThis regular tour takes you to Pots-dam with its lovely historic center, lush parks and beautiful palaces . Free time to visit the Sanssouci Palace (admission included) . Return to Berlin in the afternoon .

Day�4 Berlin - HamburgTransfer to the train station and travel by train to Hamburg . Upon arrival transfer to the hotel .

Day�5 HamburgRegular city tour (Hop on-Hop off bus) .

Day�6 HamburgAt the appropriate time transfer to the airport .

Package II Berlin and

Munich

Package I Berlin, Prague, Vienna

and Budapest

Package III Berlin and Hamburg

City Hopping



Min. 2 persons



! Please Note

These rates do not apply during holidays, conferences and special events Some museums or attractions might be closed on Mondays Regular services are accessed at specific locations in each city Regular excursion to Potsdam (Package II and III): Apr-Oct: daily except Monday; Nov-Mar: Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday

City Hopping



Min. 2 persons



! Please Note



Regular services are accessed at specific locations in each city

Regular excursion to Wachau (Package I and II): Apr-Oct: daily; Nov-Mar: Wednesday, Saturday

Day�1 MunichUpon arrival in Munich transfer to your hotel .

Day�2 MunichRegular city tour (Hop on-Hop off bus) . For description of details see day 2 of Package III .

Day�3 Munich - Neuschwan-stein - Linderhof - MunichThis regular tour takes you to the splendid and opulent castles built by Ludwig II, the king of Bavaria also known as the “mad king“ . Visit the magnificent Neuschwanstein Castle, the inspiration for Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty castle, and lovely Linderhof Castle (entrance fees to be paid on spot) . Return to Munich in the evening .

Day�4�Munich - ViennaTransfer to the train station and tra-vel by train to Vienna . Upon arrival transfer to the hotel .

Day�5 ViennaRegular city tour . Visit the Vienna Opera House, the Ringstraße, the Hofburg and Stephansdom church .

Day� 6 Vienna - Wachau - ViennaRegular excursion to the Wachau valley . Enjoy a romantic boat tour and visit the Melk Abbey . Return to Vienna .

Day�7 ViennaTransfer to the airport .

Package II Munich and

Vienna


Day�2 MunichRegular city tour . For description of details see day 2 of Package III .

Day�3 Munich - Neuschwan-stein - Linderhof - MunichRegular excursion to visit the castles . For description of details see day 3 of Package II .

Day�4 Munich - PragueTransfer to the train station and travel by train to Prague . Upon arri-val transfer to the hotel .

Day�5 PraguePrivate walking tour (3 hrs) .

Day�6 Prague - ViennaTransfer to the train station and travel by train to Vienna . Upon arri-val transfer to your hotel .

Day�7 ViennaRegular city tour to explore the capital of Austria, one of the most romantic cities in the world .

Day� 8 Vienna - Wachau - ViennaRegular excursion to Wachau . For description of details see day 6 of Package II .

Day�9�ViennaAt the appropriate time transfer to the airport .

Package I Munich, Prague

and Vienna


Day�2 MunichRegular city tour (Hop on-Hop off bus) . Visit attractions such as the Marienplatz square with the City Hall, the Frauenkirche church and the bustling Viktualienmarkt .

Day�3 Munich - Neuschwan-stein - Linderhof - MunichThis regular tour takes you to the splendid and opulent castles built by Ludwig II, the king of Bavaria also known as the “mad king“ . Visit the magnificent Neuschwanstein Castle, the inspiration for Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty castle, and lovely Linderhof Castle (entrance fees to be paid on spot) . Return to Munich in the evening .

Day�4�Munich - FrankfurtAt the appropriate time, transfer to the train station and travel by train to Frankfurt . Upon arrival transfer to the hotel . In the afternoon you enjoy a private city tour (2 .5 hrs) . Enjoy a walk and visit the beauti-fully restored Römerberg, the bank of the Main river, the quaint “Fress-gass” alley, the old Opera, the ele-gant Goethestrasse street and the Paulus Church .

Day�5 FrankfurtAt the appropriate time transfer to the airport .

Package III Munich and

Frankfurt

Budapest / Hungary

German Parliament, Berlin / Germany Cathedral Frauenkirche, Munich / Germany

Self-drive Romantic GermanyDay�1 FrankfurtArrival in Frankfurt and pick up your rental car at the airport .

Day�2�Frankfurt - Heidelberg - Freiburg (275 km)2-hour walking city tour in Frank-furt (optional) . Drive to Heidelberg . Idyllically located on the shores of the Neckar River, Heidelberg is Germany’s oldest university town and one of the most popular de-stinations in the country . In Heidel-berg 2-hour walking city tour (optio-nal) . If weather conditions allows it, take the scenic Schwarzwald Hochstrasse to Freudenstadt . Your next stop is Freiburg .

Day�3 Freiburg - Lake Titisee - Lindau - Füssen (275 km)After breakfast 2-hour walking city tour of lovely Freiburg, famous for its beautiful church tower (optio-nal) . Next you travel to Lake Titi-see, nestled in the legendary Black Forest . You continue to the small island of Lindau in Lake Constance, which boasts spectacular views of the Alps . Depending on weather conditions you can take the Alpine road from Lindau to Oberstaufen and Immenstadt to your final de-stination Füssen .

Day� 4� Neuschwanstein - Wieskirche - Oberammergau - Ettal - Garmisch-Partenkirchen (85 km)Visit the Neuschwanstein Castle, built by Ludwig II, the notorious “Mad King“ . In the afternoon drive to Oberammergau, famous for its Passion Play and lovely crafts . Along the way you can visit the Wieskirche Church before con-tinuing to the Ettal Benedictine Abbey . Today‘s final destination is Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany’s winter sports capital and site of the 1936 winter Olympics . Day� 5 Garmisch-Partenkir-chen - Innsbruck - Linderhof - Munich (250 km)In the morning you can drive to Innsbruck . Enjoy this nice city in Austria, located in the Inn valley, in the heart of the Alps . In the after-noon you drive to Munich, and on the way you have the possibility to visit Linderhof Castle . This is one of the 3 castles built by King Lud-wig II of Bavaria .

Day�6 MunichAfter breakfast 2-hour walking city tour in Munich, were you’ll visit the city’s main attractions, concluding the tour at the Marienplatz square

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Day�1 Frankfurt - Heidelberg - Frankfurt (186 km)Arrival in Frankfurt and pick up your rental car at the airport .

Day�2 Frankfurt - Castle Eltz - Cologne (278 km)2-hour walking city tour in Frankfurt (optional) . Continue your trip to the fairytale Castle Eltz, tucked away in the forest above the left bank of the Moselle . After the visit you continue to Cologne . Germany´s fourth-largest city has a long list of sightseeing attractions, led by its famous Cathedral .

Day� 3 Cologne - Bremen (315 km)In the morning you can enjoy a 1 .5-hour walking city tour in Cologne (optional) . Drive from Cologne to Bremen . The picturesque red-brick city will take you from an unusu-al Art Nouveau street to a quaint district of winding medieval lanes and on to an alternative student quarter, all within minutes .

Day� 4� Bremen - Hamburg (123 km)After breakfast you drive to Ham-burg . In the morning 2-hour walking city tour in Hamburg (optional) . The city is internationally known for its

elegant boulevards, the port, which is the second largest in Europe, and the famous neighborhood of St Pauli .

Day� 5� Hamburg - Lübeck - Gothmund - Travemünde - Lübeck (109 km)This morning you drive to Lübeck . The former center of the powerful Hanseatic League is now merely a provincial city, albeit a very pic-turesque one . The small Holstentor city gate is quite stunning . In the afternoon we recommend an excur-sion to the Baltic Sea . On the way you will find Gothmund, a charming village lined with fishermen´s cot-tages, unchanged throughout time .

Travemünde is a popular coastal playground with 4,5 km of sandy beaches .

Day� 6� Lübeck - Potsdam - Berlin (328 km)On the way to Berlin we recom-mend a stop in Potsdam to visit the Sanssouci Palace and park . Drive to the main station of Berlin to re-turn your rental car .

Day�7 BerlinIn the morning you´ll enjoy a regu-lar city tour with audio guides . Op-tional: private 3-hour walking city tour . In the afternoon transfer out to the airport .

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with its famous clock tower (opti-onal) . Munich, the capital of the state of Bavaria is famous for its Oktoberfest, which is annually ce-lebrated in September .

Day�7 Munich - Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Frankfurt (435 km)After breakfast you drive to Ro-thenburg ob der Tauber . 1 .5-hour city tour of Rothenburg, one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Romantic Germany (optional) . Next you drive to Frankfurt to return your rental car at the Frankfurt airport .

Self-drive Enchanting Germany

R E N T A C A R



p Self-drive, optional

local guides

Self-drive

p 7 Days from Frankfurt to Berlin



local guides

Self-drive

R E N T A C A R

Self-drive

Travel period: Jan 01, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018Departure dates: dailyNo . of 3*** 4**** participants 2 I 4 I 6 rates on request

Local guide per city: rates on request(2-hour walking city tour)

Min. 2 persons


Accommodation in the hotel categoryof choice Daily buffet breakfast Economy-category rental car (Opel Astra for 2 pax, Ford Mondeo for 4 pax, VW Caravelle for 6 pax or similar) Unlimited mileages, A/C Mandatory insurances (please ask for details)

Optional

English speaking local guides in Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Freiburg, Munich and Rothen-burg ob der Tauber (see above mentioned prices)

Not included

Personal expenses, gasoline, parking fees, speeding fines, winter tyres, GPS, map etc .

! Please Note


Self-drive

Travel period: Jan 01, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018Departure dates: dailyNo . of 3*** 4**** participants 2 I 4 I 6 rates on requestLocal guide per city: rates on request(2-hour walking city tour)

Min. 2 persons



Daily buffet breakfast Economy-category rental car (Opel Astra for 2 pax, Ford Mondeo for 4 pax, VW Caravelle for 6 pax or similar)

Unlimited mileages, A/C Mandatory insurances (please ask for details) Regular city tour in Berlin with English audio guides

Private transfer out in Berlin

Optional

English speaking local guides in Heidel-berg, Frankfurt, Cologne, Hamburg and Berlin (see above mentioned prices)

Not included


! Please Note


Linderhof Castle / Germany Heidelberg / Germany

Self-drive Magical SwitzerlandDay�1 ZurichArrival in Zurich and pick up your rental car at the airport .

Day�2 Zurich2-hour walking city tour in Zu-rich (optional) . Discover the most beautiful corners of the city: the old town, the clock of the Church of St . Peter with the largest sphere of Europe, the world famous Bahn-hofstrasse, the Limmatquai and the picturesque Guild houses .

Day� 3 Zurich - Lucerne - Mount Titlis - Interlaken (171 km)Drive to Lucerne . 2-hour walking city tour in Lucerne (optional) . The old city features some of the oldest covered bridges in Europe, char-ming cobblestone streets, baroque churches and historic buildings de-corated with lovely frescoes . Next you travel to Engelberg and take the rotating Rotair cable car to the top of Mount Titlis and its specta-cular glacier (not included) . From an elevation of 3 .020 m, visitors enjoy breathtaking views of the Central Alps . Continue to Interlaken, at the foot of Mount Jungfrau .

Day� 4 Interlaken - Bern - Gruyeres - Geneva (244 km)After breakfast 2-hour walking city

tour in Interlaken (optional) . From Interlaken you drive along Lake Thun to Bern, located on the Aare River, overlooking the Alps . Time to visit the city before you continue to Gruyeres, a picturesque villa-ge with an impressive medieval castle .

Day� 5 Geneva - Montreux - Zermatt (232 km)2-hour walking city tour in Geneva (optional) . Visit the beautiful parks along the lake, the cathedral and the European headquarters of the UN . Then you travel to Lausanne and Montreux with its magnificent Chillon Castle . In the afternoon you

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Day�1 ViennaArrival in Vienna and pick up your rental car at the airport .

Day�2 Vienna2-hour walking city tour (optional) . Nestled on the banks of the Danu-be, Vienna dazzles with its magni-ficent architecture and rich history . The city is famous for its operas, beautiful Baroque architecture and music, the Prater, lovely parks .

Day�3 Vienna - Graz (199 km)Drive to Graz and explore the city with a 2-hour walking city tour (op-tional) . Discover the capital of Sty-ria, a lively and innovative city with tradition and a thriving culture . Graz is also named as a UNESCO City of Design .

Day�4 Graz - Lake District - Salzburg (368 km)Continue to the Lake District and ascend Mount Zwölferhorn by ca-ble car to enjoy wonderful views over the Lake Wolfgang (not inclu-ded) . Drive to the city of Salzburg, where the genius composer Wolf-gang Amadeus Mozart was born .

Day�5 Salzburg After breakfast 2-hour walking city tour in Salzburg (optional) . Salzburg is the fourth largest city

in Austria . The city offers the per-fect combination of a picturesque mountain setting and a beautifully preserved old town . The histo-ric centre is dominated by many church spires, medieval fortresses and the magnificent Hohensalzburg Fortress . The spirit of Mozart still permeates the city .

Day� 6 Salzburg - Linz (132 km)Continue to Linz, a picturesque town on the banks of the Danu-be river . 2-hour walking city tour in Linz (optional) . Experience the city’s economic and cultural histo-ry, amaze at the highlights of the European Capital of Culture 2009 .

Day�7 Linz - Dürnstein - Melk - Vienna (245 km)After breakfast continue to the village of Dürnstein, nestled in the heart of the magnificent Wach-au Valley . The charming town of Dürnstein offers the unique com-bination of a breathtaking scenery and traditional architecture . It was in the Kuenringer Castle, whose ruins still overlook Dürnstein, that the English King Richard Lionheart was held prisoner . Drive to Melk for a short visit to the famous Ab-bey . Next you drive to Vienna to return your rental car at the Vienna airport .

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explore the Rodano river valley as far as Täsch . From here you conti-nue by narrow gauge train to Zer-matt, nestled at the foot of mighty Mount Matterhorn .

Day� 6� Zermatt - Nufenen Pass - Zurich (233 km)In the morning you are free to explore at your leisure or have a 2-hour walking city tour (optio-nal) . In the afternoon you return to Täsch where you continue with your car for a spectacular drive over the high Nufenen mountain pass to Airolo . Next you drive to Zurich to return your rental car at the Zurich airport .

Self-drive Highlights of Austria

R E N T A C A R




local guides

Self-drive

p 7 Days from/to Vienna



local guides

Self-drive

R E N T A C A R

Self-drive

Travel period: Jan 01, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018Departure dates: dailyNo . of participants 2 I 4 I 6 rates on requestLocal guide per city: on request(2-hour walking city tour)

Min. 2 persons


Accommodation at 4* hotels Daily buffet breakfast Economy-category rental car (Opel Astra for 2 pax, Ford Mondeo for 4 pax, VW Caravelle for 6 pax or similar) Unlimited mileages, A/C Mandatory insurances (please ask for details)

Optional

English speaking local guides in Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken, Geneva and Zermatt (see above mentioned prices)

Not included


! Please Note


Self-drive

Travel period: Jan 01, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018Departure dates: dailyNo . of 3*** 4**** participants 2 I 4 I 6 rates on requestLocal guide per city: rates on request(2-hour walking city tour)

Min. 2 persons



Daily buffet breakfast Economy-category rental car (Opel Astra for 2 pax, Ford Mondeo for 4 pax, VW Caravelle for 6 pax or similar)

Unlimited mileages, A/C Mandatory insurances (please ask for details)

Optional

English speaking local guides in Vienna, Graz, Salzburg and Linz

Not included


! Please Note


Vienna / AustriaJungfraujoch - TOP OF EUROPE / Switzerland

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Black ForestUnique ExperiencesDay�1 Frankfurt - RüdesheimMeet your guide and drive along the Rhine river to Rudesheim . Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Rüdesheim’s old historic center and stroll along the famous narrow Drosselgasse street . Then take a walk through the vineyards near Rudesheim fol-lowed by a local wine tasting (dura-tion: 2 hours) . Return to Rudesheim by cable car for a great aerial view of the vineyards .

Day� 2 Rüdesheim - Heidel-berg - Baden-BadenIn the morning, transfer to Ba-den- Baden, the former summer residence of the European nobility and known worldwide for its ele-gant hot springs and thermal baths . Along the way, stop for a tour in the city of Heidelberg for a visit to the famous castle and the historic cen-ter . After arrival in Baden-Baden, visit the city and its attractions, such as the casino at the foot of the Black Forest . In the afternoon, you will have free time to soak in the city’s hot springs or try your luck at the casino

Day� 3 Baden-Baden - Han-dicrafts in the Black Forest - FreudenstadtAfter breakfast, we will travel dee-per into the Black Forest . The road winds through traditional villages

until we reach Wolfach, one of the last active glassblowing stu-dios in the Black Forest . During our visit, we will observe the work of glassblowers and you will have the opportunity to blow your own glass object . Then continue to Triberg, fa-mous for its woodcarving artisans . A woodcarver will show you the traditional crafts of the Black Fo-rest . Any woodcarvings you buy can also be decorated with a personal engraving . Today’s final destination will be Freudenstadt .

Day�4 Freudenstadt - Hohen-zollern - LindauIn the morning we will take a trip back in time to Hohenzollern castle . The castle lies on top of Mount Ho-henzollern (855 meters), which also lends its name to the castle . The

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spectacular views almost rival the beauty of the fortress . After a gui-ded tour, you continue to the small island of Lindau, located in Lake Constance, with stunning views of the Alps .

Day�5 Lindau - Visit a tradi-tional farm - MunichAfter breakfast, we get ready to travel to Munich . Along the way, we stop at a German farm to learn more about the typical life of a German farmer . There is always so-mething to explore, no matter what season of the year . The tour will conclude at Munich Airport .

Private Tours


No . of participants 3*** 4****2 I 4 I 6 rates on request

Min. 2 persons


Transportation by car or minivan during the entire tour

English speaking driver-guide during the entire tour


Daily buffet breakfast Visits and excursions as mentioned Special activities as mentioned Admission to the Hohenzollern castle Cable car ride to Rüdesheim (Apr-Nov)

! Please Note


The visits to artisans and the farm depend on the availability of our hosts .

As this trip includes unique experiences and excursions, the itinerary may be subject to change .

Culinary experiences

Participate in a workshop to learn about the production of authentic sausages, enjoy a traditional ba-varian breakfast or prerare your own gingerbread - get involved and learn about German cuisine .

A pleasant experience

Enjoy a “Kaffeeklatsch” with coffee and a piece of cake in the home of a German family or acquaint yourself with the tradi-tions of a traditional costumes association in an idyllic village located in the heart of Barvaria .

Unforgettable days

Discover Germany, Austria and Switzerland from the sky in a hot-air balloon ride, fly in a Zepellin or go on an expedition on the roof of the Olympia Stadium - we fill your trip with adventures that will take your breath away .

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We offer authentic treasures for those looking to have an intensive travel experience exploring the beauty, characterisitc and adventure in Germany.»Unforgettable tours with special activities

Unique experiences

» Private Tours « » Private Tours «


p Glassblowing in the Black Forest

p Visit a traditional farm

Private Tours

Private Tours

Travel period: Jan 01, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018Departure dates: daily Private Tour Self-drive (with guide) (without guide)No . of 3*** 4**** 3*** 4****part .2 I 4 I 6 rates on request

Min. 2 persons


Private Tour: Accommodation in the hotel category of choice

Daily buffet breakfast Transportation by car or minivan during the entire tour


Visits and excursions as mentioned Admission to Neuschwanstein Castle, the Kampenwand cable car (May-Oct), a saltmine, boat tour in Passau (Apr-Oct)

Self-drive: Accommodation in the hotel category of choice

Daily buffet breakfast Economy-category rental car Unlimited mileages, A/C Mandatory insurances (please ask for details)

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The Black Forest and AlsaceDay� 1 Frankfurt - Baden-BadenIn the morning we travel to the city of Baden-Baden, the former sum-mer residence of European aristo-crats and world famous for its ele-gant spa resort . Another attraction is the casino, at the entrance of the Black Forest . Visit the city and sur-rounding region .

Day�2�Baden-BadenToday we travel deeper into the Black Forest . Our route takes us through traditional villages such as Baiersbronn, Freudenstadt and Al-pirsbach, set among the scenic hills and woods of the Black Forest . In the afternoon we return to Baden-Baden where you have free time to enjoy the city’s hot springs or try your luck at the casino .

Day� 3 Baden-Baden - Lake Titisee - FreiburgAfter breakfast we travel towards the southern part of the Black Fo-rest, taking the high route through the Black Forest . Stop at Vogtsbau-ernhof; this open-air museum gives a great overview of the way of life in this region . Then we arrive at Titisee, the glacial lake nestled in the heart of the Black Forest . We make a brief stop at Hofgut Sternen to learn more about the fascinating world of cuckoo clocks . In the after-noon we continue to Freiburg . Sight-seeing tour of the city .

Day� 4 Freiburg - Colmar - StrasbourgThe Rhine River forms the natu-ral border between Germany and France . After crossing the river we

arrive in Colmar . This city is known for its outstanding wines and ar-chitectural heritage that reflect the long history of this region and the German and French influences . Continue to Strasbourg, the capital of the Alsace . Sightseeing tour of the city .

Day� 5 Strasbourg - Heidel-berg - FrankfurtIn the morning we travel to Hei-delberg and visit its famous castle . The lovely city of Heidelberg is Germany’s oldest university town and one of the most popular des-tinations in the country . In the after-noon we arrive in Frankfurt . Transfer to the airport or your hotel .

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The Best of BavariaDay�1�Munich - NurembergIn the morning we travel to Nurem-berg . Visit Nuremberg’s historic city center and learn more about its impressive history with a tour of well preserved castle, Gothic churches, romantic houses and peaceful squares .

Day�2�Nuremberg - Regens-burg - PassauAfter breakfast travel to Passau . Along the way we briefly visit Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site . Passau, also known as the “Venice of Bavaria”, lies at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers . The town’s architec-ture reflects a unique style of Ita-lian artists . The Baroque cathedral houses the largest church organ in the world . Enjoy a pleasant boat tour to the confluence of the three rivers and then take a stroll along the city’s picturesque streets .

Day� 3� Passau - Berchtes-gadenFrom Passau we continue to the Bavarian Alps . Berchtesgaden is a typical traditional Alpine village at the foot of Mount Watzmann . The region’s attractions include the salt mines, Königssee lake and Ober-salzberg with the Eagle’s Nest, once

the site of Hitler’s mountain retreat . After a visit to a local salt mine, you have the option of taking a boat tour on the Königssee or visiting the in-famous Eagle’s Nest (not included) .

Day�4�Berchtesgaden - FüssenIn the morning we depart for Füssen . The road winds its way through scenic sub-Alpine lands-cape . We pause at the Chiemsee, the lake that is locally known as “The Sea of Bavaria” . Ascend by cable car to Kampenwand (1 .500 m) and stop for a delicious lunch at the restaurant Alm, which spe-cializes in traditional Alpine cui-sine (lunch not included) . Continue past various other lovely traditional Bavarian villages, such as Bad Tölz and Oberammergau until we reach Füssen, at the foot of the Alps .

Day�5 Füssen - Neuschwan-stein - MunichIn the morning we visit Neusch-wanstein Castle, the most famous castle in Germany, built by Ludwig II, the notorious “mad king“ . On the way to Munich we visit the Andechs Abbey . Optional tour of the abbey’s brewery (only on Tues-days and Wednesdays, from June-September) . Arrival in Munich, the charming capital of Bavaria .

Day�6 MunichIn the morning enjoy a city tour and visit famous attractions such as the elegant Marienplatz square, the bustling Viktualienmarkt with many local delicacies and the Hof-bräuhaus, a traditional Bavarian beer brewery .

Königssee Lake, Berchtesgaden / Germany


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beautiful cities

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p Cuckoo clocks and

Baden-Baden

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Private Tour: Accommodation in the hotel category of choice Daily buffet breakfast Transportation by car or minivan during the entire tour English speaking driver-guide during the entire tour Visits and excursions as mentioned Admission to Heidelberg Castle and the Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum

Self-drive: Accommodation in the hotel category of choice Daily buffet breakfast Economy-category rental car Unlimited mileages, A/C Mandatory insurances (please ask for details)



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Fascinating Eastern GermanyDay�1 Berlin - DresdenIn the morning travel to Dresden . Dresden is one of the most char-ming cities in Central Europe, nick-named “Florence on the Elbe” . Visit the recently restored Frauenkirche church, the famous Dresden Opera House, the Imperial Zwinger palace and stroll along the Elbe River .

Day� 2 Dresden - “Saxon Switzerland” - Dresden“Saxon Switzerland”, located sou-theast of Dresden, features exotic sandstone formations that dot the landscape . Sail by steamboat on the Elbe River to the Pillnitz Palace . Di-stinctly different from other German palaces and castles, this palace was built in a Chinese style . Continue by car to the “Bastion”, the symbol of Saxon Switzerland . The lookout on top of this 305 meter high rock of-

fers an impressive view of the Saxon Swiss landscape, the Elbe River and the Bastion Bridge . This sandstone bridge, constructed in 1851, crosses a 40 meter deep gorge . Return to Dresden in the afternoon .

Day� 3 Dresden - Meissen - WeimarIn the morning depart for Weimar . Along the way we visit Moritz-burg Castle . Nestled in a romantic landscape of lakes and forests, this baroque castle served as the movie set for “Three Wishes for Cinderel-la” . Then continue to Meissen, the first town in Europe to manufacture porcelain . Visit the city’s historic center and tour its main attraction: the Meissen porcelain factory . Next we travel to Weimar, the home town of famous historic figures such as Goethe, Schiller, Bach and Liszt .


Castles along the Rhine and MoselleDay� 1 Frankfurt - Kamp-Bornhofen - Liebenstein CastleThe tour begins in Frankfurt and fol-lows the Rhine to Rüdesheim . Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Rüdesheim’s old historic center and stroll along the famous Drosselgasse street . Next we embark on a cruise and sail along the most picturesque stretch of the Rhine River, the Lorelei Valley (approx . 1 .5 hrs; from November to March the boat tour is not guaran-teed) . Disembark at Kamp-Born-hofen and ascend to Liebenstein Castle, which towers high above the village and offers a beautiful view of the Rhine . Accommodati-on in this 13th-century castle . The rooms have been beautifully resto-red in medieval style .

Day� 2 Kamp-Bornhofen - Koblenz - Ehrenburg CastleAfter breakfast, travel to the anci-ent Roman city of Koblenz, one of the oldest cities in Germany . Then continue to the “Deutsches Eck” (the German Corner), where the Moselle meets the Rhine . Cross the river in a panoramic cable car for a spectacular view . On the other side of the river, we visit the Ehrenbreitstein Fort, the second largest fort in Europe . Then con-tinue along the Moselle river and the Ehrbachtal Valley . Ascend to

Ehrenburg Castle, where you spend the night .

Day� 3 Ehrenburg Castle - Moselle river valley - TrierIn the morning we tour several vil-lages nestled in the Moselle river valley . This region is famous for its vineyards . In Cochem we visit the famous Burg Eltz Castle . Then enjoy a wine tasting in the small town of Traben-Trarbach . The next section of the tour will be by boat as you cruise along the Moselle to Bernka-stel-Kues, a beautiful and romantic town on the river banks . Today’s fi-nal destination is the town of Trier, an old Roman settlement with more than 2000 years of history .

Day�4�Trier - HeidelbergIn the morning there is time to ex-plore the lovely historic buildings

of Trier . Then continue to one of the most popular destinations in all of Germany: Heidelberg . Along the way we pass through the city of Speyer and visit its magnificent cathedral, a UNESCO Cultural He-ritage monument . Today’s final de-stination is Heidelberg where we visit the famous castle and stroll through the historical centre . Hei-delberg is Germany’s oldest univer-sity town .

Day�5 Heidelberg - FrankfurtReturn to Frankfurt . Along the way, we travel through the city of Worms, also known as the city of Nibelungen . The Worms cathedral is one of the most stunning Roma-nesque churches in Germany, riva-ling the beauty of the cathedrals of Speyer and Mainz . After a city tour, the program ends in Frankfurt .

Day� 4 Weimar - Eisenach - Erfurt - WeimarToday we travel to Eisenach and explore the impressive castle of Wartburg, where Luther translated the New Testament into German . Then continue to Erfurt, also known as “Thuringian Rome“ because of its architectural beauty . Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city and visit the Augustine monastery and the Merchants´ Bridge (Krämerbrücke) . Return to Weimar .

Day� 5� Weimar - Leipzig - BerlinTravel to Berlin . On the way to Berlin we visit Leipzig and enjoy a sightseeing tour . For several centu-ries Leipzig was the economic and spiritual center of Europe . Continue to Berlin .

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p Centrally located hotels

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Meissen porcelain factory

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Ehrenbreitstein Fort, Koblenz / Germany


p Rhine river cruise, wine tasting

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hotels

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Moselle river valley / Germany

Moritzburg Castle / Germany

“Saxon Switzerland“ / Germany

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Min. 2 persons


Private Tour: Accommodation in the hotel category of choice Daily buffet breakfast Transportation by car or minivan during the entire tour English speaking driver-guide during the entire tour Visits and excursions as mentioned Admission to Moritzburg and Wartburg Castles and to the Meissen Museum Boat ride from Dresden to the Pillnitz Castle (Apr-Oct)




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Visits and excursions as mentioned Admission to Heidelberg and Eltz Castles (Apr-Oct), boat tours along the Rhine and Moselle (Apr-Dec), Cable car to Ehren-breitstein (May-Oct)

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Linderhof Castle / Germany

Romantic Road and Castles

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Combine this tour with our Getaways Frankfurt and/or Munich . Please contact us for more details .

Day�1 Frankfurt - WürzburgTravel from Frankfurt to Würzburg . Along the way we visit Mespel-brunn Castle . Arrival at Würzburg, a pretty town on the banks of the Main River . Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Würzburg . One of the tour highlights is a visit to the Resi-denz Palace in Würzburg . Conti-nue to the Castle Steinburg hotel, set amidst the oldest vineyards of Würzburg . Free time to enjoy a walk through the vineyards or to sample some wines from the castle cellar (not included) .

Day� 2� Würzburg - Rothen-burg ob der TauberThe famous Romantic Route to Füs-sen begins in Würzburg . This mor-ning we depart for Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Romantic Germany . Sightseeing tour of one of Germany’s most romantic towns .

Day�3 Rothenburg - Dinkels-bühl - AugsburgIn the morning we travel to Din-kelsbühl, an idyllic medieval town with 16 towers . Then continue to the city of Nördlingen, for a tour of the old city wall that surrounds the lovely medieval city center . This is the only ancient city wall in Ger-many which has been completely

preserved . Continue to Augsburg . In the Middle Ages, this town was famous for the amazing craftsman-ship of its silversmiths and golds-miths .

Day� 4 Augsburg - Füssen - Neuschwanstein Travel to Füssen, the most southern point of the Romantic Road . Vi-sit the fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle . Built by “Mad King“, Luis II, the castle served as the inspiration to Walt Disney’s castle of Sleeping Beauty . Travel back in time and ar-rive at the castle in a horse-drawn carriage . Then visit the Wieskirche church, a UNESCO World Heritage monument . The rest of the day is free to explore the small town of Füssen .

Day� 5� Füssen - Linderhof - Oberammergau - MunichIn the morning we visit Linderhof Castle . This is one of the 3 castles built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the only one where he lived for a significant amount of time . Then continue to Oberammergau, a pic-turesque town famous for its annu-al Passion Play . Arrival in Munich .


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Min. 2 persons


Private Tour: Accommodation in the hotel category of choice Daily buffet breakfast Transportation by car or minivan during the entire tour English speaking driver-guide during the entire tour Visits and excursions as mentioned Admission to Mespelbrunn, Würzburg, Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles




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Visits and excursions as mentioned Admission to Schwerin Castle Boat tour to the Island of Rügen’s white cliffs





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The Pearlsof the NorthDay�1 HamburgUpon arrival transfer to your hotel . The tour begins with a panoramic city tour . The city is internationally known for its elegants boulevards, the port, which is the second largest in Europe and the famous neighbor-hood of St . Pauli .

Day�2� Hamburg - Bremen - HamburgToday you are going to visit the hanseatic city of Bremen, which is the cradle of the fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm “The Bremen Town Musicians” . The old town of the city offers many attractions such as the Cathedral, the “Böttcherstrasse” street as well as the market square .The statue of Roland has been de-clared a UNESCO World Heritage Site . Another interesting place to vi-sit is the neighborhood of Schnoor, the oldest area of Bremen . In the af-ternoon we travel back to Hamburg .

Day� 3 Hamburg - Lübeck - SchwerinAfter breakfast travel to Lübeck that has more than 1000 years of history . Lübeck was once one of the most important centers of the Hanseatic League and one of the richest cities in the Middle Ages . Its old town is surronded by water and was de-clared UNESCO World Heritage

Site . Monuments like the Holstentor (Holsten Gate) standing at the ent-rance of the old town is a symbol and stands for the beautiful image of the city . In the afternoon continue to Schwerin, a city that is characterized for its richness in water and forests, abundance of cultural treasures and a fascinating intact old town .

Day�4 Schwerin - Wismar - Bad Doberan - RostockIn the morning visit the wonderful Schwerin Castle, located on an island in the center of town . After-wards contiue to Wismar, situated on the shores of the Baltic Sea . It is famous for its port, historical mo-numents with the typical red-brick gothic style and the great hospita-lity of its locals . The day continues to Rostock with a short stop in Bad Doberan .

Day�5 Rostock - Stralsund - RügenRostock, a Hanseatic city for more than 800 years that still preserves its ancient charm and offers to-day along with the seaside resort of Warnemünde multiple cultural aspects . The architecture of the city highlights the historical houses sho-wing facades off different periods: gothic, renaissance and barroque . Afterwards continue to Stralsund,

while going through the medieval al-leys of the city you still can feel the “Seefahrtsromantik” . Leaving Stral-sund we cross one of the longest bridges in Germany in order to reach the Rügen Island, it is famous for its stunning white cliffs that you are going to discover during a boat tour .

Day� 6 Rügen - Güstrow - BerlinOn the way to Berlin we stop in the lovely city of Güstrow . The historic center impresses with its half-tim-bered houses made of gothic brick, with magnificient buildings that date back to renaissance times and the neoclassic town hall .

Day�7 BerlinIn the morning visit Berlin and get to know its main attractions like the “Kurfürstendamm, the Brandenburg Gate and Postdam square .

Neuschwanstein Castle / Germany



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Hamburg / Germany

p 7 Days from Hamburg to Berlin

p Medieval cities of the North

p The white cliffs of Rügen

Island

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Min. 2 persons


Private Tour: Accommodation in the hotel category of choice Daily buffet breakfast Transportation by car or minivan during the entire tour English speaking driver-guide during the entire tour Visits and excursions as mentioned Rhine cruise Admission to the Mercedes Benz Muse-um, Porsche Museum and BMW Museum Admission to Neuschwanstein Castle 1 lap on the Nordschleife Nürburgring with a sports car




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The tour to the Nordschleife is subject to availability and may not be available every day . These rates do not apply during holidays, conferences and special events

Germany and its world famous carsDay�1 Frankfurt - the Rhine - Nürburgring - FrankfurtThis tour starts along the famous Rhine River . After a short visit to Rüdesheim and its famous Dros-selgasse street, we embark on a boat and travel to St . Goar along the most picturesque stretch of the Rhine River: the Lorelei . From here we continue to Nürburgring . In the afternoon you can experience a real speed legend: the Nordschlei-fe is one of the most challenging tracks for any motor sport fan . After this adrenaline rush, return to Frankfurt .

Day�2 Frankfurt - Heidelberg - StuttgartIn the morning you travel to Hei-delberg . Idyllically located on the shores of the Neckar River, Heidel-berg is Germany’s oldest university town and one of the most popular destinations in the country . In the afternoon we continue to Stuttgart .

Day�3 StuttgartStuttgart is not only home to the headquarters of Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, it is also one of the greenest cities in Europe with a beautiful historic center . After breakfast, car lovers are treated to a very special excursion . Visit the Mercedes Benz Museum, which displays more than 1400 different Mercedes Benz models . Next visit the Porsche Museum .

Day�4 Stuttgart - FüssenContinue the trip to Füssen and visit the most famous castle in Germany: Neuschwanstein Castle, built by Luis II, the famous „mad King“ .

Day�5 Füssen - Oberammer-gau - MunichIn the morning we travel to Oberammergau, famous for its Passion Play and lovely crafts . Then continue to Munich and enjoy a panoramic city tour .

Day� 6 Munich (Ingolstadt - Munich)This day is dedicated to the BMW brand . Visit the BMW Museum, one of the most high-tech muse-ums in the world . The museum tells the history of the famous BMW

brand and exhibits a collection of automobiles, engines, and mo-torcycles, as well as some quirky futuristic models . Experience the exciting world of BMW . The after-noon is free to indulge in Munich’s wonderful shopping opportunities . Another option is to visit the Audi Museum in Ingolstadt in the after-noon (admission not included) .

Day�7�Munich - Rothenburg ob der Tauber - FrankfurtAfter breakfast you travel to Ro-thenburg ob der Tauber, one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Romantic Germany . Enjoy a sight-seeing tour of this lovely medieval town . Continue to Frankfurt . The program concludes at Frankfurt air-port or in the city center .

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Honeymoon inGermany & AustriaDay�1�Munich - SalzburgMeet your guide in the morning and travel to Salzburg . Along the way we stop at the famous Chiem-see, also known as the “Sea“ of Bavaria . In the afternoon arrival in Salzburg, the birthplace of com-poser Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart . Visit the Mirabell gardens, the fortress of Salzburg with its ma-gnificent views, the Cathedral and Getreidegasse .

Day� 2� Salzburg - Lake District - SalzburgToday we explore the lovely Lake District of Salzburg . This enchan-ting region is surrounded by beau-tiful lakes, such as the Wolfgang-see, and magnificent mountains . This is also the region where the movie The Sound of Music was filmed . Fans of the movie will certainly recognize numerous lo-cations .

Day� 3 Salzburg - Bad Rei-chenhall - InnsbruckIn the morning you travel to Inns-bruck . Along the way we visit the town of Bad Reichenhall, a former spa destination that is also known for its salt production . Continue the journey to Innsbruck . Near In-nsbruck visit the Swarovski “World of Crystals”, a fascinating exhibi-tion of crystals . Evening arrival in Innsbruck, the capital of Tirol . The only major European city surroun-

ded by the high peaks of the Alps, Innsbruck is often referred to as the Capital of the Alps .

Day� 4 Innsbruck - Neusch-wanstein - FüssenAfter breakfast you set out on a beautiful tour to the famous Neuschwanstein Castle, built by Ludwig II . This castle served as an inspiration to Walt Disney’s creation of the castle of Sleeping Beauty in Disneyland . For a roman-tic touch, arrive at the castle in a horse-drawn carriage . After the castle tour, visit the nearby town of Füssen, the most southern point on this tour through Romantic Ger-many .

Day�5� Füssen - Lake Starn-berg Your guide will accompany you to your spa hotel on the banks of beautiful Lake Starnberg . Here you

will have two days to completely relax, pamper yourself in the spa or enjoy leisurely walks or cruises on the lake . Dinner at the hotel .

Day�6�Lake Starnberg Spend the day relaxing in the hotel spa and enjoy a soothing massage . Dinner included .

Day� 7 Lake Starnberg - MunichAt the agreed upon time your dri-ver will pick you up and drive you to the airport or to your hotel in Munich .

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p Mercedes, Porsche,

BMW, Audi...

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Travel period: Jan 01, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018Departure dates: daily Private Tour Self-drive (with guide) (without guide)No . of part .2 rates on request

Exclusive tour for 2 persons!


Private Tour: Accommodation in double room at 4* hotels

Daily buffet breakfast 2 four-course dinners Relaxing massage (approx. 25 min) Transportation by car or minivan during the entire tour


Visits and excursions as mentioned Transfer Hotel Lake Starnberg - Munich airport with English-speaking driver

Admission to Fort Salzburg, the World of Swarovski Crystal and Neuschwanstein Castle

Self-drive: Accommodation in double room at 4* hotels

Daily buffet breakfast 2 four-course dinners Relaxing massage (approx. 25 min) Economy-category rental car Unlimited mileages, A/C Mandatory insurances (please ask for details)



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All our tours can be booked as a special honeymoon trip! Please contact us for more details .


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resort incl. half-board

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Private Tour: Accommodation in the hotel category of choice Daily buffet breakfast Transportation by car or minivan during the entire tour English speaking driver-guide during the entire tour Visits and excursions as mentioned Ascent to Felsenegg Ascent to St . Pilatus and Harder Kulm Admission to Trümmelbach waterfalls




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Visits and excursions as mentioned Admission to Chillon Castle and to Castel-grande Castle (Bellinzona)

Visit to a local cheese maker in Gruyeres and the Chocolate factory

Train ticket Täsch-Zermatt-Täsch in 2nd class





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Fascinating Switzerland Day� 1 Zurich - Gruyeres - MontreuxTravel from Zurich to Montreux . On the way we stop to visit a local cheese maker in Gruyeres where you learn more about the cheese production and also have the op-portunity to taste it . Then the tour continues with a visit to the Cailler Chocolate Factory and a chocolate tasting . Arrival in Montreux, which is a lovely city located on the shores of Lake Geneva .

Day�2 Montreux - Lausanne - MontreuxIn the morning city tour through the center of Montreux . Later we con-tinue to visit the wonderful Chillon Castle whose photos are present in almost each of Switzerland’s calendars . Next we go to Lausanne passing through the famous wine area of Lavaux . Lausanne is a pic-turesque city located on the shores of Lake Geneva surrounded by vi-neyards . Panoramic city tour and return to Montreaux .

Day�3 Montreux - ZermattTravel to Zermatt . On our way we pass through the wine area of Sion . Then we continue through the val-ley of the Rodano river to Täsch . Here you will board a train to Zer-matt, which is located at the foot of the impressive Mount Cervin .

Day�4 ZermattFree day to take an optional tour to the “Matterhorn Glacier Paradise”,

board the cable car to the top of the 3 .883 meter “little” Matterhorn to enjoy a breathtaking view of Mount Cervin which is located just on the opposite side . A visit to the highest ice palace of the world is going to make this tour an extraor-dinary experience .

Day�5 Zermatt - LuganoAfter breakfast return to Täsch by train . Today the route takes you over the Nufenenpass to later ar-rive in Lugano, which is located in Ticino and it is the italian speaking part of Switzerland . Lugano is also the largest Italian speaking city outside of Italy . On a walking city tour you can discover this beautiful city and its historic center . Relax at the mediterranean squares or take a stroll along the boardwalk on the shores of Lake Lugano .

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Day� 6 Lugano - Verzasca Valley - Ascona - LuganoTour to the impressive Verzasca Valley: it is a valley located in the mountains above Lugano . It high-lights the dam of Verzasca and the picturesque bridge of “Ponte de Salti” that crosses the magical jade green waters of the river . Continue to Ascona . Stroll through the narrow streets with its old houses, bou-tiques, restaurants and art galleries . In the afternoon return to Lugano . Day�7 Lugano - Bellinzona - Giornico - ZurichAfter breakfast travel to Bellinzona, the Ticino’s capital . This historic city is well known for its impressive me-dievals castles that are part of the UNESCO World Heritage . Visit the Castelgrande Castle . On the way back to Zurich stop in Giornico, a city with incredible cultural heri-tage . The tour ends at the hotel or at the airport in Zurich .


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Classic Switzerland Day�1 Zurich Upon arrival transfer to your hotel . Visit this extraordinary city that won the award “The city with the Best Quality of Life”, enjoy a sight-seeing tour of Zurich and take in the fabulous views of the Alps and Lake Zurich from the Höhenstrasse . Then we contiue to Adliswil to take the cable car to Felsenegg, where a great view over Zurich, the lake “Zürichsee” and the Alps’s with its white peaks is waiting for you .

Day� 2 Zurich - The Rhine Falls - LucerneToday we start the day with a visit to the Rhine Falls, this is Europe’s largest waterfall and it is a gran-diose natural phenomenon . Optio-nally you can take a boat tour (only possible in Summer, not incl .) to the rock in the middle of the falls . You continue to Lucerne, which is one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland, famous for its Chapel Bridge or Kapellbrücke . Visit the old twon with its colorful facades .

Day�3 Lucerne - Mount Pila-tus - Lucerne After breakfast we visit the impres-sive Mount Pilatus . We reach the top with the panorama gondola . Later we descend with the world’s steepest cogwheel railway follo-wed by an unforgettable boat tour .

Day�4 Lucerne - Aare Gorge - Harder Kulm - Interlaken Our day starts with a trip to the

spectacular gorge of the Aare river . You can walk through the gorge on a safe walkway, this is without doubt a unique natural adventure! (not included) . Then we continue to Interlaken at the foot of Mount Jungfrau which is located between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz . No-wadays, Interlaken is considered one of the most visited tourist de-stinations in Switzerland . We take a ride to the 1 .321 meter Harder Kulm viewpoint with the funicular that offers you a wonderful view overlooking the mountains and the lakes .

Day�5 Interlaken - Trümmel-bach Waterfalls/Falls - Jung-fraujoch - Interlaken The day begins with a trip to the Lauterbrunnen Valley to visit the impressive Trummelbach water-falls inside the mountains . The Trummelbach drains the water of the glaciers Jungfrau, Eiger and Mönch . Later you have the possi-bility to do an exciting and unfor-

gettable tour (optional, not incl .) to Jungfraujoch, which is considered ”Top of Europe” that has been de-clared a natural world heritage site by the UNESCO .

Day�6 Interlaken - St. Beatus Caves - Bern After breakfast travel to Bern . The-re is a possibility on the way to visit the St . Beatus caves, discover the impressive caves of stalactites and stalagmites formed by nature itself (admission not included) . Af-terwards you can enjoy a boat ride along the Thun Lake (not included) . The tour continues to Bern, a city located alongside the Aare river . Bern is one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland . Its old town is a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its well preserved me-dieval architecture .

Day�7 Bern - ZurichAfter breakfast travel to Zurich . The tours ends at airport in Zurich .

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Germany and its magnificent cultural heritage (UNESCO)Day� 1 Frankfurt - Romantic Rhine - Cologne Travel to Rüdesheim and visit the city . Embark on a boat for a tour along the most beautiful and fa-

mous stretch of the Rhine: the Lorelei valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site . Then continue to Co-logne for a sightseeing tour of the city and a visit to the most famous cathedral in Germany .

Day�2 Cologne - Essen - Münster Cologne is the gateway to the Ruhr River basin, also known as the cr-adle of industrialization in Germa-ny . More than 300 coal mines and large steel factories created an enormous industrial region that is now gradually being converted into a cultural area .

Day� 3 Münster - Bremen - HamburgAfter breakfast enjoy a sightsee-ing tour of Münster, famous for its beautiful historic center where antique buildings coexist harmoni-

ously with modern development . Continue to Bremen . Set on the banks of the Weser River, Bremen is known around the world as the city of the Bremen Town Musicians from the Brothers Grimm fairytale . The statue of the musicians next to the beautiful city hall and the sta-tue of Roland have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004 . In the afternoon we travel to Hamburg .

Day�4�Hamburg Free day at your leisure to explore Hamburg . Although 100 km from the ocean, Hamburg owes its fame to its world renowned port . Ham-burg has more bridges than Venice and features many lovely attrac-tions, such as the Michel Church (the city’s symbol) and the Jung-fernstieg and City Hall .

Day� 5 Hamburg - Lübeck - SchwerinTravel from Hamburg to Lübeck . This city with its lovely old houses was once one of the most im-portant centers of the Hanseatic League and was declared a UN-ESCO world heritage site in 1987 . Continue to Schwerin, famous for its castle that stands on an island in the center of town .

Day�6 Schwerin - BerlinVisit the Schwerin Castle and then continue to Berlin, the capital of Germany . A divided city during the Cold War, Berlin is now one of the most important cultural centers in Europe and boasts exquisite mu-seums, such as the Pergamon, and fascinating architecture, such as Potsdam Square .

Day�7 BerlinIn the morning visit some of the many attractions of Berlin, inclu-ding the Brandenburg Gate, the Island of Museums (a UNESCO Site) and the German Parliament building . In the afternoon enjoy a pleasant river cruise on the Spree (approx . 1 hour) and some free time to explore the city’s fabulous shop-ping destinations .

Day� 8� Berlin - Potsdam - WeimarVisit Potsdam and the Sanssouci Palace (UNESCO) . The former re-sidence of the Prussian kings is a lovely city filled with palaces and gardens . Next we travel to Wei-mar, the home town of famous per-sonalities such as Goethe, Schiller, Bach and Liszt .

Day�9 Weimar - BambergSightseeing tour of Weimar . The cradle of the Bauhaus movement and the 1999 European Cultural Capital, Weimar features an ama-zing collection of classic architec-ture . In the afternoon continue to Bamberg, located in northern Ba-varia . The town is famous for its beer and features a lovely old city center (UNESCO) . Day� 10 Bamberg - Nurem-berg - MunichIn the morning we briefly pass through Nuremberg, a metropolis that has preserved much of its me-dieval charm . Our final destination today is Munich, the capital of the state of Bavaria . Munich is known around the world for its Oktober-fest, the largest beer festival in the world, the Bayern München foot-ball team and the BMW cars that are manufactured here .

Day�11 MunichIn the morning visit the city’s best known attractions, such as the Ma-rienplatz square with the elegant city hall, the bustling Viktualien-markt with delicious gourmet pro-ducts and the Hofbräuhaus brewery . In the afternoon you are free to ex-plore this friendly city at your leisu-re and relax in a beer garden with a glass of outstanding local beer .

Day�12 Munich - Wieskirche- FüssenOn the way to Füssen we visit Oberammergau, a picturesque town known for its annual Passi-on play, impressive crafts and the lovely Wieskirche church, a UN-

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ESCO Heritage monument and an important pilgrimage destination in Bavaria .

Day� 13 Füssen - Neu-schwanstein Castle - Lake Constance - ConstanceIn the morning we visit Neusch-wanstein Castle, built by Ludwig II . Today, Neuschwanstein is one of the most famous and most visited attractions in southern Germany . Continue via the beautiful region around Allgäu to Lake Constance, which forms the border between Germany, Austria and Switzerland .

Day� 14 Constance - Black Forest - HeidelbergIn the morning we travel via the high road through the Black Forest and enjoy magnificent views of fo-rest and canyons on the way to Ba-den-Baden, the former residence of Europe’s nobility . Enjoy a sightsee-ing tour of this elegant spa resort and then continue to Heidelberg .

Day�15 Heidelberg - FrankfurtAfter a visit to the Heidelberg Castle and the historic center, we conclude the tour at Frankfurt air-port .

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Visits and excursions as mentioned Admission to the castles in Schwerin, Sanssouci, Neuschwanstein and Heidel-berg

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Great German ComposersDay�1 BerlinArrival in Berlin . Discover the German Capital that seduces its visitors due to its rich cultural life . Berlin is home to three very famous international opera houses, depen-ding on your travel date you are able to attend a performance today .

Day�2 Berlin - LeipzigAfter breakfast travel to Leipzig . Visit the birthplace of Richard Wagner, the statue of J .S . Bach and the St . Thomas church, where Bach worked as a music director and where Wagner was baptized . At night you attend a concert at the famous concert hall Gewandhaus or at the St . Thomas Church, home to the world-renowned St . Thomas Boys Choir, a choir rich in tradition and committed to continue Bach´s musical legacy .

Day�3�Leipzig - DresdenThe tour continues today with a visit to the Bach Museum in Leip-zig . The museum presents the life and works of Johann Sebastian Bach and his family in an interac-tive multimedia exhibition . One of the highlights is the treasure room, where original Bach manuscripts and other precious items are on display . Afterwards travel to Dres-den . It is highly recommended to visit the Dresden Frauenkirche, an outstanding example of Protestant sacred architecture featuring one of the largest domes in Europe, and

symbol of reconciliation between former waring enemies . It is also home to many world-renowned classical concerts .

Day�4 DresdenBoth Richard Wagner and J .S . Bach left their marks in Dresden . During a guided tour you see Dres-den through musical eyes, lear-ning more about the life of these great Germans composers . The afternoon´s focus lies on the re-nowned Semper Opera House . Du-ring a guided tour you learn more about the past and present of this impressing opera house, where ac-cording to your travel date you can also attend to an evening opera performance . Day�5 Dresden - BayreuthAfter breakfast you travel to Bayreuth . This city is closely re-lated to Richard Wagner . Visit of the “Bayreuther Festspielhaus”, the specially designed theater that is world-famous for its annual Bayreuth Festival, at which per-formances of Wagner operas are presented .

Day� 6� Bayreuth - Weimar - EisenachOn your way to Eisenach you stop in Weimar, where Bach used to work as a court musician . Upon arrival in Eisenach, you visit the Wartburg Castle, famous for the Tale of the Wartburg Song Contest on which

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A weekend withJ.S. Bach in Leipzig

Day�1�/�ThursdayLeipzigUpon arrival optional transfer to your hotel in Leipzig . Free time .

Day�2�/�FridayMusic walking tour and motet with the St. Thomas Choir After breakfast a guided city tour through town will introduce you to Leipzig’s musical heritage: the birthplace of Richard Wagner, the statue of Johann Sebastian Bach, the St . Thomas church and much more . At 18:00 you will attend a concert of the St . Thomas Boys Choir, singing a motet of J .S .Bach during the evening church service . The structure of the most famous Boys Choir has remained the same for the last 800 years .

Day�3�/�SaturdayBach Museum and Cantata with the Gewandhaus Orche-straIn the morning visit the Bach Mu-seum that presents the life and work of the great composer in an interactive multimedia exhibition . One of the highlights is the trea-sure room, where original Bach

manuscripts and other precious items are on display . At 15:00 you are going to enjoy a concert of the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra along with the St . Thomas Boys Choir, both will perform a cantata of J .S .Bach . The Gewandhaus Or-chestra is the oldest civil orchestra in Germany and it enjoys a high international reputation . Depending on the season it´s pos-sible to attend an evening concert of the Gewandhaus Orchestra. Please ask us for details.

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Private Tour: Accommodation in the hotel category of choice Daily buffet breakfast Transportation by car or minivan during the entire tour English speaking driver-guide during the entire tour English speaking local tour guide in Leipzig and Dresden Visits and excursions as mentioned Admission to Bach Museum in Leipzig, Bayreuther Festspielhaus, Wartburg, Bach Museum in Eisenach Guided tour at Semper Opera




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the “Tannhäuser” opera by Richard Wagner is based .

Day�7 Eisenach - Halle - BerlinIn the morning you visit the Bach-haus, a museum dedicated to the life of J .S . Bach who was born in Eisenach, and other important places in the life of Bach . After-wards return to Berlin . If there is some time left before your flight, you might stop at Halle, the city of the baroque composer Georg Fried-rich Händel .

Day�4�/�SundayMendelssohn House with mu-sical matinee Today you are going to visit the Mendelssohn House museum . It’s all about the life of Felix Mendels-sohn Bartholdy, who was the direc-tor of the Gewandhaus Orchestra from 1835 to 1847 and the promo-ter of Bach’s revival in Germany . At 11:00 you can attend a musi-cal matinee at the Mendelssohn House (duration approximately 1 hour) . In the afternoon optional transfer to the airport .

The life of Johann Sebastian Bach is closely related to the city of Leipzig. Bach worked as music director and cantor of the St. Thomas church, and it was here in Leipzig where he composed his most significant works between 1723 and 1750. With this special pa-ckage you are going to have the opportunity to attend two presentations of the world famous Thomanerchor (St. Thomas Boys Choir) that was conducted by Bach for 27 years; as well as a concert at the Mendelssohn House.

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Accommodation in the hotel category of choice incl . daily buffet breakfast

Guide city tour “Leipzig - A City of Music” a 2h walking tour with English speaking guide

Admission to Motete and Cantata at St . Thomas church (not included: price of the program 2 e per person (obligatory), it has to be paid on site

Admission to the Bach Museum with headphones in English

Admission to the Mendelssohn House with headphones in English

Music Matinee at Mendelssohn House

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J .S . Bach statue, Leipzig / Germany

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History: World War II& Cold War in Germany

Day�1 MunichAfter breakfast visit the city of Munich and its most important mo-numents like the Cathedral of the Virgin, whose Italian domes can be seen from many miles away; and the Marienplatz, the geographic and social heart of Munich . During this tour you also experience im-portant landmarks of Nazi influence before WWII, including a tour of the Putsch at Feldherrnhalle, and the sites of the former Nazi Headquar-ters and the Königsplatz where the Nazi Party‘s mass rallies were held .

Day� 2� Munich - Berchtes-gaden - Munich In the morning you travel to Berchtesgaden and explore this beautiful, traditional bavarian vil-lage . Then you visit the “Eagle‘s Nest“, which was built as a present for Hitler‘s 50th birthday . The regi-on of Berchtesgaden later served as an important strategic objective for the Allied forces in World War II . Return to Munich .

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Day� 3 Munich - Dachau - Nuremberg Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp, a memorial in honor of the Nazi victims . This site teaches us more about the daily lives of the victims during the period of the holocaust . Continue to Nuremberg .

Day�4 Nuremberg Explore Nuremberg to relive world history with a visit to Courtroom 600 where the Nazi trials were held . You also visit the Documen-tation Center, the striking museum at the site of the former Nazi Party Rally Grounds .

Day�5�Nuremberg - PragueAfter breakfast travel to enchan-ting Prague to explore the history of the Cold War . Enjoy a fascina-ting city tour of Prague, including all the important Cold War land-marks and locations that played a major role in the Velvet Revolution .

Day�6 Prague - DresdenThis morning you travel to Dresden; visit the most significant Cold War sites in this former East-German industrial center . Vladimir Putin, the current president of Russia, was stationed in Dresden by the KGB for 5 years . See the building of the former KGB headquarters in Dresden .

Day�7 Dresden - BerlinAfter breakfast travel to Berlin and visit the House of the Wannsee Conference . This house was used from 1941 to 1945 by the SS as a conference centre and guest house . Rest of the day free at your leisure to explore Berlin, the impul-sive city . The capital of Germany is the artistic center of the country with a large number of museums, art galleries and theater shows .

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Day�8 BerlinIn 2002 Berlin celebrated the anni-versary of the peaceful revolution and the fall of the Berlin Wall . These events caused a profound change in the world . The fall of the Berlin Wall marked the end of the Cold War . On this tour you visit places that played a role in these events in the autumn of 1989 . Experience these events during a tour in Berlin with its most significant Cold War landmarks, like the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichs-tag building, Checkpoint Charlie’s East Side Gallery and more .

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Audio-guides in Dachau and Nuremberg Accommodation in the hotel categoryof choice

Daily buffet breakfast Visits and excursions as mentioned Admission to Kehlsteinhaus (Apr-Oct), Courtroom 600 and Documentation Centre Nazi Party Rally Grounds

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Checkpoint Charlie, Berlin / Germany

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Private Tour: Accommodation in the hotel category of choice Daily buffet breakfast Transportation by car or minivan during the entire tour English speaking driver-guide during the entire tour Visits and excursions as mentioned with additional local guides in Wittenberg and the Augustine Monastery Admission to Luther‘s home in Wit-tenberg and Eisleben, the Augustine monastery in Erfurt, the Bach museum in Eisenach and the Wartburg Castle




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Martin Luther and the ReformationDay�1 Berlin Welcome and transfer to your hotel . The rest of the day is free to explore the city at your leisure .

Day�2 Berlin - WittenbergThe trip begins with a city tour of Berlin . Visit attractions like the Brandenburg Gate, the cathedral of Berlin, the German Parliament building and the lovely boulevards . Then we travel to the city of Witten-berg, where we visit the house of Martin Luther that has been trans-formed into the most important museum of the Reformation . Next, we visit the Luther’s tomb in the Schlosskirche church . We also stop by the St . Mary church .

Day�3 Wittenberg - Torgau - LeipzigThe tour continues to Torgau, tra-veling through the landscape along the Elbe River . In Torgau, visit the

Hartenfels Palace and its chapel, the first Reformation church con-secrated by Luther . We also visit the grave of Katharina von Bora, Luther’s wife . We pause in front of the building where the main ideas in the articles of Torgau were deve-loped . In the afternoon, we arrive in Leipzig, the site of the famous debate between Johann Eck and Martin Luther . Sightseeing tour of Leipzig and visit to the Thomaskir-che church . We also see the city hall and the St . Nikolai church, where the prayers for peace against the communist dictatorship began .

Day� 4 Leipzig - Eisleben - ErfurtAfter breakfast we travel to Eis-leben, “the City of Martin Luther” and UNESCO World Heritage Mo-nument . In Eisleben we visit the house where Luther was born and where he died . Other attractions

on our itinerary include the church of St . Peter and St . Paul, where he was baptized, as well as the church of St . Andrews, where he held his final sermon . In the afternoon we continue to Erfurt, where Luther became a monk . We also have the opportunity to visit the Augustine Monastery, Martin Luther’s religi-ous community .

Day� 5 Erfurt - Eisenach - FrankfurtIn the morning there is time for sightseeing in Erfurt . Attractions include the St . Mary church and Krämerbrücke bridge . The tour con-tinues to Eisenach . Take a guided tour of the impressive Wartburg Castle, where Luther translated the New Testament into German . Visit the Latin school and Bach Mu-seum, a UNESCO World Heritage Monument . The tour concludes in Frankfurt .

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Religious Reformin SwitzerlandDay�1�ZurichAfter breakfast visit the lovely town of Zurich . This tour includes sights like the Old Town, Zwingli Statue and the Grossmunster Church . Huldrych Zwingli led the Prote-stant Reformation from Zurich in the 1520´s and his pastoral office was located at the Grossmunster Church, a Romanesque-style Prote-stant church . Rest of the day free at your leisure .

Day�2 Zurich - Basel - BernToday we travel to the “cultural city of Switzerland”, Basel . Enjoy a short visit of the city that is located on the Rhine River where the Swiss, French and German borders clash . In 1534 Calvin was induced to leave his home and to seek safety in free Switzerland . Here Calvin published his “Christian religious doctrine” .

Our last destination for today is Bern, the capital city of Switzerland .

Day� 3� Bern - Lausanne - GenevaIn the morning we enjoy a sightsee-ing tour of Bern, a UNESCO World Heritage site . The Reformation in Bern was prepared in the city and throughout the canton by three ministers Sebastian Meyer, Bert-hold Haller and Francis Kolb and by a gifted layman Niclaus Manuel, who were all friends of Zwingli . On the way to Geneva short stop in Lausanne, where the pastor Pierre Viret, known as “the angel of the reformation” established a Refor-med Academy .

Day�4 Geneva In the morning we enjoy a panora-mic tour of Geneva . First we visit

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St . Pierre´s Cathedral that belongs to the Swiss Reformed Church now . After visit of the Reformation Mo-nument that honors many of the main individuals, events and docu-ments of the Protestant Reformati-on . Learn about several reformers that were active here, like Knox, Farel and Calvin, who was the most prominent and influential one and inspired the translation that was to become the Geneva Bible .

Day�5� Geneva - Montreux - ZurichOn the way to Zurich we make a short stop in Montreux, located at the foot of the Alps at the eastern end of Lake Geneva . Montreux boasts one of the most beautiful walks along the lake, stretching from Villeneuve all the way to-wards Vevey .

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The Roots ofReformation

Day�1 Berlin - WittenbergWe start the day with a city tour of Berlin . We see the famous Bran-denburg Gate, the Cathedral, the Reichstag building and the lovely boulevards . Then proceed to Wit-tenberg .

Day�2�Wittenberg - Torgau - Leipzig We proceed to Wittenberg, desi-gnated as “Lutherstadt” (“Luther Town”) . It was here that Luther gained notoriety by posting his 95 theses to the door of the Castle Church, sparking the movement that would become the Reformati-

on . In Torgau we visit the sites as-sociated with Katharina Von Bora, including her grave in St . Mary’s Church .

Day� 3� Leipzig - Eisleben - ErfurtIn the morning you visit Leipzig and the Thomaskirche, where J .S . Bach served as choirmaster for 25 years and where Luther preached and introduced his ideas for the refor-mation to the people . Upon arrival in Eisleben you enjoy a city tour that includes the houses where Luther was born in 1483, and where he died in 1546 .

Day� 4� Erfurt - Eisenach - Schmalkalden - ErfurtIn the morning we start our excursi-on to Eisenach . Enjoy a guided tour of Wartburg Castle where Luther translated the Bible . You also visit the Luther and Bach Memorials and the Luther House, where he lived during grammar school . On the way back to Erfurt, brief visit of Schmalkalden - founding city of the Schmalkaldic League .

Day� 5 Erfurt - Coburg - WürzburgIn the morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of Erfurt including St . Mary’s

Cathedral where Luther was or-dained as priest . Visit the Augu-stinian Monastery where Luther lived as a monk and admire the Krämerbrücke . Then we continue to the medieval city of Coburg where we visit the famous Veste Coburg, the fortress where Luther took re-fuge and lived during the Augsburg Confession . Our last destination for today is Würzburg .

Day� 6� Würzburg - Rothen-burg ob der Tauber - Heidel-bergDuring the morning we visit the an-cient town of Würzburg, known as “the jewel of the Main River“, con-sidered one of Germany’s loveliest towns . One of the highlights of your trip will be today’s visit to Rothen-burg, the best preserved medieval town in all of Europe . During this walking tour you visit St . Jacob´s Church with the renowned Blood Altar . Then continue to Heidelberg .

Day� 7� Heidelberg - Stras-bourgIn the morning we visit Heidelberg, it is the very symbol of German Ro-manticism and home to Germany‘s oldest University, where Martin Luther held one of his earliest de-bates with church leaders . Visit the famous Heidelberg Castle and tour the historic city center . During the afternoon we travel to the City of Strasbourg .

Day�8 Strasbourg - Speyer - WormsThis morning enjoy a panoramic and walking tour of this historic city of Strasbourg and visit Notre

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Daily buffet breakfast Visits and excursions as mentioned with additional local guides in Wittenberg and the Augustine Monastery

Admission to Heidelberg and Wartburg Castle, fortress Coburg, Luther’s home in Wittenberg and Eisleben, the Augusti-ne monastery in Erfurt, admission to Gutenberg Museum

Boat ride in Strasbourg

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Dame Cathedral, that in 1524 was assigned to the Protestant faith by the City Council . See Petite France and the old city with its backdrop of picturesque canals and take 45 minute scenic boat ride which pro-vides a unique view of the heart of this beautiful city as it navigates some of the canals . In the afternoon we leave for Speyer . The city has a compact historic center that is do-minated by the Speyer Cathedral, several churches and the Old Town Gate . The cathedral houses the tombs of eight German emperors and kings .

Day� 9 Worms - Mainz - FrankfurtToday we enjoy a brief walking tour in Worms to see the site of the Worms Debates (Diet of Worms), the Reformation Monument, St . Pe-ters, and the Church of the Holy Tri-nity . We continue to Mainz, where we visit the city and the Gutenberg Museum . You also see its most prized exhibit, the world-famous Gutenberg Bible, the first major book printed in the West using movable type . Also in the heart of Mainz you see St . Martin’s Cathe-dral considered the high point of Ro-manesque cathedral architecture in Germany . The trip ends in Frankfurt .

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Day�1 Berlin Arrival at the airport and transfer to your hotel . In the afternoon, ascend up to the TV tower . At a height of more than 200m above the city, you can enjoy an unforgettable view of Berlin accompa-nied by a welcome cocktail .

Day�2 Berlin In the morning enjoy a city tour of Berlin and visit the top attractions of Germany’s capital, including

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the Brandenburg Gate and Potsdam Square . In the afternoon, your guide shows you the best shopping destinations in the city: browse the fa-mous “KaDeWe“ department store, visit the new luxury shopping center “The Q“ or explore exclu-sive boutiques like “The Corner“ .

Day�3 Berlin - Sanssouci Palace - Dres-den The city of Potsdam with its famous Potsdam Pa-lace is only a half hour drive from Berlin . Stroll the palace’s exquisite gardens and admire the building’s lovely interior in a private tour of the palace an hour and a half . Continue to the city of Dresden . Packed with gorgeous historic buildings like the Semper Opera or Zwinger palace, Dres-den is one of the most beautiful cities in Germany . Tour of the historic city center . At night we re-commend visiting a performance in Semper opera or a concert in the renovated church of Our Lady .

Day� 4� Dresden - Meissen - Wernberg Castle In the morning you have time to explore Dresden . Your guide will be pleased to offer recommenda-tions and suggestions, such as a visit to the shops

in the Altmarktgalerie . Then continue to the small town of Meissen, world famous for its porcelain production . After a tour of the historic city center and a visit to a porcelain manufacturer, we conti-nue to Wernberg Castle . This impressive castle has been converted into an elegant boutique ho-tel . Relax in the hotel’s excellent spa . In the eve-ning, enjoy a culinary feast in the hotel’s gourmet restaurant, which has been awarded 2 Michelin stars („ Kastell“ - maître cuisine: Thomas Keller-mann with 2 * Michelin) .

Day� 5 Wernberg Castle - Nuremberg - Munich After breakfast, continue to Nuremberg . Set on the shores of the Pegnitz river, the city’s Gothic churches, romantic houses and peaceful squares create an unforgettable setting . Kaiserstrasse boasts numerous boutiques, packed with inter-national fashion labels, classic paintings, artwork and upscale home furnishings . City Tour . In the afternoon we continue to Munich, the capital of Bavaria and home of BMW .

Day�6 Munich In the morning visit the city’s famous Marienplatz

square with the elegant city hall and magnificent carillon, the church of Our Lady and the nearby Viktualienmarkt with delicious gourmet products . Also stroll the elegant Maximilianstrasse, lined with upscale boutiques and lovely shops . We will be pleased to help you find any specialty items . In the evening we recommend ascending to the top of the Olympic tower to enjoy a delicious din-ner in the excellent restaurant “181” who offers spectacular views of Munich and the nearby Alps .

Day�7 Munich - Oberammergau - Linder-hof - Garmisch-Partenkirchen Continue the tour to Oberammergau, a village that has become famous for its Passion Play and its exquisite crafts . Along the way we visit the Wies-kirche church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site . In the afternoon, explore Linderhof Castle . This is one of the 3 castles built by king Ludwig II of Bavaria and the only castle where he spent most of his time . Today’s final destination is Garmisch Partenkirchen, the capital of winter sports and the capital of Germany’s Winter Olypmics . Here we also find Germany’s highest mountain, Zugspitze (2 .962 meters) . Spend the night in the hotel near-by Schloss Elmau, idyllically located in the middle of the Alps . Dinner at the hotel .

Day� 8� Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Neu-schwanstein - Baden-Baden In the morning, visit Neuschwanstein Castle . Germany’s most famous castle was built by Lud-

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wig II, who was also known as the Mad King because of strong personality and eccentricities . The Bavarian King began construction between 1869 and 1886 . Resembling the medieval castles of the German knights, this castle served as the inspiration for Walt Disney when he created the castle of the Sleeping Beauty in Disneyland . Then we continue to Baden-Baden, the former summer residence European nobility . It is also world fa-mous for its elegant hot springs and casino . Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city . At night relax in one of the luxurious spas or try your luck at the race track or the casino . Conclude this tour with a de-licious gourmet dinner at the hotel or at one of Baden-Baden’s top restaurants .

Day� 9 Baden-Baden - Heidelberg - Frankfurt After breakfast we depart for Heidelberg . Idylli-cally located on the shores of the Neckar River, Heidelberg is Germany’s oldest university and one of the most popular destinations in the country . Visit the castle and the historic city center . Hei-delberg also features one of the largest pedes-trian areas in all of Germany and offers excellent shopping . In the afternoon continue to Frankfurt . Transfer to the airport .

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Reserved 5* hotelsZurich: Eden Au LacInterlaken: Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel & SpaBern: SchweizerhofMontreux: Le Montreux PalaceGeneva: Mandarin OrientalZermatt: Mont Cervin PalaceLugano: Splendid Royal

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Day�1�Zurich Upon arrival in Zurich transfer to your hotel . Welcome drink in your hotel . According to your wishes, we can discover „Zurich by night“ or you can simply relax in the hotel .

Day�2 Zurich In the morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of Zurich and its main monuments . Take in the fabulous

»There is no other country like Switzerland when it comes to luxury and culinary delights: enjoy a comfortable tour through magnificent mountain scenery and the land of gourmet chocolate, wine and cheese. Travel by luxury car with your own personal tour guide and stay in exclusive hotels. We will be pleased to adapt this travel itinerary to your per-sonal wishes and interests.

views of the Alps and Lake Zurich from the Hö-henstrasse . Zurich is also a shopping paradise . Browse elegant boutiques with international luxury labels at the Bahnhofstrasse or visit tradi-tional shops in the picturesque historic city cen-ter . Unwind with a pleasant boat tour on Lake Zurich .

Day�3 Zurich - Lucerne - Interlaken Travel along the shores of Lake Lucerne to the city of Lucerne . The Chapel Bridge or Kapell-brücke, is the oldest wooden bridge in Europe . Visit the city and enjoy some free time . In the afternoon visit to Brienz and we will see the woodcarvers . Continue to Interlaken under the Mount Jungfrau . At night you enjoy a private dinner inside a cable car cabin . The main course is served in the cable offering spectacular views of the mountains and the sunset over the village of Grindelwald .

Day� 4 Interlaken - Jungfraujoch or Schilthorn - BernWhat would Switzerland be without the moun-tain range of the Alps? To have an unforgetta-

ble view, you can choose between a climb up to Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe , which is with 3,454 meter the highest railway in Europe with ice and guaranteed snow all year - or if you pre-fer you can climb the Piz Gloria (Schilthorn) to enter the world of James Bond . Various scenes from the movie „007 in the service of his Ma-jesty“ were recorded at Piz Gloria . The views of the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau mountains are spectacular . Then continue to Bern, a city located near the Aare River and the capital of Switzerland .

Day�5 Bern - Gruyeres - MontreuxThe town of Gruyere is well known for the production of Gruyère cheese, one of the most popular cheeses in Switzerland . Visit the idyllic villages of Gruyeres and Broc . Broc is producing one of the finest chocolates in the world in the „Maison Cailler“ . The charming town of Mon-treux is located on the banks of the lake . Enjoy the view overlooking the Alps from the prome-nade . Visit the beautiful Chillon Castle which photos you can find in almost every calendar .

Day�6 Montreux - Lausanne - Geneva Continue to the university town of Lausanne . The location of Lausanne on Lake Geneva sur-rounded by vineyards is extremely picturesque . By noon arrival in Geneva . Geneva is reputed to offer the best quality of life in the world along with Zurich . During the sightseeing tour you see the beautiful parks along the lake and the European headquarters of the UN . On the street „Rue du Rhone“ there are exclusive boutiques like pearls on a necklace . Here you find prestige watches like Cartier, Patek Philippe and Rolex, jewelry and clothing brand Gucci, Versace and Louis Vuitton .

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Day�7 Geneva - Zermatt Continue to Zermatt, probably the most famous alpine village in Switzerland, you travel up the Rodano river valley as far as Täsch . From here continue by narrow gauge train to Zermatt, nestled at the foot of mighty Mount Matterhorn . The picturesque town center is car-free and still preserves its original charm .

Day�8 Zermatt - Gornergrat - LuganoTravel by cog railway to Gornergrat, at an ele-vation of 3 .089 m (10 .100 ft) . The view of the Matterhorn and the Swiss Alps is truly breatht-aking . In the afternoon trip to Lugano in the Ti-cino region . Here the Swiss quality with „Savoir Vivre“ meets the Mediterranean . Strolling along the banks of Lake Lugano on the seawall and alleys of the city feels like being in Italy .

Day�9 Lugano - ZurichFree time in Lugano, if you want you can take a boat trip on the lake of Lugano . In the after-noon we will drive to Zurich Airport with a stop in Bellinzona, famous for their amazing medieval castles .

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Reserved 5* hotelsVienna: SacherDürnstein: Schloss DürnsteinSalzburg: Goldener HirschWörthersee: Schlosshotel VeldenStegersbach: Falkenstein Balance Resort Stegersbach

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Day�1 Vienna Upon arrival at the airport of Vienna transfer to the hotel . Welcome drink and time to rest . To-night exclusive dinner on the ferris wheel in the Prater attractions/amusement park . In your pri-vate cabin you can enjoy the captivating view of the city . Furthermore, you enjoy a full romantic environment during a candlelight dinner which has been prepared especially for you .

»Surprise yourself with the unforgettable landscapes and beautiful palaces that Austria has to offer. Pamper yourself with the best music, art, architecture and European cuisine. Travel by luxury car with your own personal tour guide and stay in exclusive hotels. We are also happy to adapt this travel itinerary to your personal wishes and interests.

Day�2�Vienna In the morning you enjoy a sightseeing tour of Vienna in a traditional Fiaker, which is the best way to go back to the old Vienna and enjoy the experience aboard the traditional horse-drawn carriage . Austria’s current capital and the former capital of the Austrian-Hungarian empire is one of the most important cultural centers in Euro-pe and one of the most romantic cities in the world . Visit the city’s famous operas and beau-tiful parks, admire the Baroque architecture and the Prater listen to classical music, explore the home town of composers such as Beethoven, Mozart or Haydn and sample the world renow-ned chocolate Sachertorte . You also visit the Hofburg and the palace of Schönbrunn . In the evening you have the option of enjoying a gala dinner with live classical music (not included) .

Day�3�Vienna - Krems - Dürnstein Depart from Vienna and travel to the Wachau Valley, a beautiful scenic landscape dominated by the Danube river . One of the popular tourist destinations in lower Austria, the valley lies between the towns of Melk and Krems . Ano-

ther well-known destination is Dürnstein, where King Richard the Lionheart from England was held captive by Duke Leopold V . Enjoy a boat trip on the Danube . Accommodation at the elegant hotel castle of Schloss Dürnstein .

Day�4 Dürnstein - Melk - Linz - Salzburg After breakfast we travel to the Danube valley and visit the Benedict Abbey of Melk, Austria’s most significant example of baroque architec-ture . Stop in Linz, located on the banks of the Danube, before arriving in Salzburg in the eve-ning .

Day�5 Salzburg - Lake District (Salzkam-mergut) - Salzburg Start the day with a sightseeing tour of Salz-burg . The historic center seems to be dominated by church spires, medieval forts and, especially, the Hohensalzburg Fortress . On top of all these attractions, Salzburg is also the birthplace of composer W . A . Mozart . In the afternoon we explore the lovely Lake District of Salzburg . Take the cable car to the top of Mount Zwölferhorn to enjoy the spectacular views of Wolfgangsee

Lake . At night return to Salzburg . In the evening you have the option of enjoying a gala dinner with live classical music (not included) .

Day�6 Salzburg - Wörthersee In the morning we travel to the alpine lake of Wörthersee . The lake is an important tourist attraction, located on the border of three coun-tries: Austria, Slovenia and Italy . The lake is a favorite destination for Austrians, who are attracted by its Mediterranean-like climate, friendly atmosphere and idyllic setting between hills and mountains . Enjoy a tour of these cities along the shores of the lake . Accommodation in the Schlosshotel Velden hotel/castle .

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Day�7�Wörthersee - Graz - Stegersbach After breakfast we travel to Graz, a wonderful student town, which was nominated the Euro-pean Capital of Culture in the year 2003 . Graz is also known as the city of design, due to its high numbers of museums, galleries and independent fashion shops that offer models from local and international designers . Enjoy a tour of the old city center of Graz, a UNESCO world heritage site . In the evening you can relax in the spa of Hotel Falkenstein Balance Resort Stegersbach, only 50 km from Graz where you stay for the last night of your tour . At night a delicious farewell dinner awaits you in one of the best restaurants in town .

Day�8 Stegersbach - Graz - Vienna The morning is at your leisure in Graz . You can continue exploring the cultural life of the city or climb the Schlossberg that offers a panoramic view of the city . In the afternoon travel back to Vienna to conclude the tour at the airport .

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1�day�tripDay�1�Berlin - Potsdam - BerlinIn the morning, after a welcome Coffee you re-ceive the car and a short info session relating to driving, security and safety meassures in Germany . Afterwards we are starting the Spree-wald tour to the biosphere reserve “Spreewald”, where rare animals and plants found their ha-bitat . The best way to get in touch with this genuine inland delta is a cruise in a traditional wooden boat . Afterwards we will be driving back into the Berlin neighborhood, to Potsdam, which is situated west of Berlin to visit Sans-souci Castle . In the afternoon return to Berlin .

As an alternative, we can also arrange a 1 day trip to the Mecklenburg Lake District .

3�day�tripDay�1 Berlin - Potsdam - MeissenIn the morning, after a welcome Coffee you receive the car and a short info session rela-ting to driving, security and safety meassures in Germany . Start your journey from Berlin to Potsdam . Get to know its beautiful historic center, parks and the Sanssouci Palace . In the afternoon the trip continues to Meissen cros-sing the biosphere reserve of “Spreewald”, to observe a huge varaiety of unique animals and plants in their natural habitat . Accommodation at Welcome Park Hotel Meissen**** (approx . 250km /155 miles) .

Day�2 Meissen - Dresden - MeissenAfter breakfast, drive to Dresden and visit one of the most charming historic centers in Germa-ny . Featuring the Church of Our Lady, the former Real Palace, the Opera square and many other attractions . After having lunch in the city, there is free time to explore the shopping mall “Alt-marktgalerie” . In the afternoon travel back to your hotel in Meissen and have a rest before dinner . Accommodaton at Welcome Parkhotel Meissen**** (approx . 60km /37miles) .

This program includes Porsche Rental Car (Several Porsche Models, e .g . 911 Coupe and Convertible, Panamera, Cayenne and Macan are available) English speaking tour guide in escort vehicle Welcome coffee at start location Farewell Drink Maps and recommended driving itinerary in English Visits and excursions as described(Admissions, guided Tours in English) Mandatory insurances

1 day trip: Mileage and gasoline for up to 300 km Lunch and coffee break with pastry

3 day trip: Mileage and gasoline for up to 600 km Accommodation at the hotels Strandhaus or the SPA Hotel Spreewald or similar incl . breakfast Lunch and coffee break with pastry

Not included Drinks during dinner, speeding fines, bond . . .

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Day�3 Meissen - BerlinToday your trip continues to the circuit “Euro Speedway” Lausitzring . You may take part at a training in both a Porsche GTS and a AUDI R8 V10 (optional) . After this burst of adrenali-ne continue to Lübben . On board of one of the traditional wooden boats, cruise along idyllic water canals on the Spree river to admire the traditional houses . In the afternoon return to Berlin on the famous Autobahn with no speed limit (approx . 230 kms/142 miles) .

InformationAdditional exclusive Self-drive Experiences: Along the Moselle in a Porsche / 1-3 days Across the Alps by Porsche / 5 days

Other luxury vehicles (extra charge applies):Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, Oldtimer etc .

Black Forest in a PorscheDay�1 StuttgartStart the day with a safety lesson at MOTOR-WORLD in Stuttgart . Next you will receive your sports car . Get in and discover the unique and elegant design of these vehicles . Take-off, ma-ximum engine power, drive to the limit! Cruising elegantly while enjoying the elegant design on an exclusive vehicle! Appreciate the freedom and enjoy the feeling of being one with the car! Dreamlike roads guide you to fascinating miles-tones and selected locations . Break for lunch at the Sattelei restaurant, near the town of Bai-ersbronn . The trip continues through the most beautiful gourmet region of Germany . Stop for a coffee break in the Black Forest .

1�day�tripReturn to Stuttgart .

3�day�tripYour journey continues to the Ritter Hotel and Spa in Durbach . Unwind with a wine tasting and dinner . At the end of the day, relax with a drink in the Bar-Lounge of the Hotel Ritter .

Day�2 Durbach - Wolfach - Triberg - Dur-bachAfter breakfast, explore the magnificent roads and beautiful scenery of the Black Forest . Dis-cover unique places such as Dorotheenhütte Wolfach (a glass manufacturer) and the famous

waterfalls of Triberg . The Triberg Waterfalls are one of the most spectacular sights of the Black Forest . The water of the Gutach River rushes down seven cascades over large granite blocks . The most spectacular waterfall, and the largest in Germany, is 163 meters high . After this nature experience, it is time for a snack and a coffee . Dinner at castle Staufenberg or at the Ritter Hotel .

Day�3 Durbach - Eberstein - StuttgartContinue the drive through the beautiful val-leys of this region . Pause for lunch at Eberstein Castle . Then take a stroll through the sculpture garden of Lutz Ackermann or visit the former Be-nedictine monastery of Hirsau near the town of Calw: the birthplace of Hermann Hesse . In the afternoon, return to MOTORWORLD in Stuttgart .

InformationAdditional exclusive Self-drive Experiences: Black Forest E-Drive Experience / 1-3 days Across the Alps by Porsche / 5 days

Other luxury vehicles (extra charge applies):Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, Oldtimer etc .

This program includes Porsche Rental Car (Several Porsche Models, e .g . 911 Coupe and Convertible, Panamera, Cayenne and Macan are available) English speaking tour guide in escort vehicle Non-alcoholic drinks and snacks “on the road” Farewell Drink Maps and recommended driving itinerary in English Visits and excursions as described(Admissions, guided Tours in English) Mandatory insurances

1 day trip: Mileage and gasoline for up to 300 km Lunch and coffee break in the Black Forest

3 day trip: Mileage and gasoline for up to 500 km Accommodation incl . breakfast at Wellness Hotel & SPA Ritter**** Superior Wine tasting 2 x lunch in the Black Forest 3 coffee breaks incl . pastry 2 x dinner (with 4 course menu) SPA Voucher (10 e) included

Not included Drinks during dinner, speeding fines, bond . . .

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