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Ein Deutsches Erlebnis 2009 14 Days • $2,919 |
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Wednesday,
June 17 • Depart We begin our Deutsches Erlebnis as we board our overnight, trans-Atlantic flight to Berlin. During the flight, we enjoy complimentary meals, beverage service and in flight entertainment. In-flight D Thursday, June 18 • Berlin Upon our arrival in Berlin, we meet our coach and driver and transfer into the heart of Berlin. Once divided by the infamous Berlin Wall, the city has regained its status as Germany’s capital and is once again flourishing. This afternoon we visit the DDR Museum documenting what every day life was like in communist East Germany during the Cold War. Highlights include a Trabi, movie clips and interactive exhibits that bring the DDR to life. In-flight B/D Friday, June 19 • Berlin In the morning, we enjoy a tour of the city in the company of a local guide. Our tour includes the Brandenburger Tor, the Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie, the Siegessäule, the “East Side Gallery” section of the Berlin Wall and much more. Afternoon plans include possible excursions to Alexanderplatz, the Sowjetisches Ehrendenkmal in Treptow, the memorial at Plötzensee or free time for shopping. Dinner is on our own tonight at the Hard Rock Cafe, where we have a reservation. B Saturday, June 20 • Dresden After breakfast, we depart Germany’s capital and drive into Saxony and its capital, Dresden. Upon our arrival, we enjoy a locally-guided city tour of one of Germany’s most beautiful cities. Our local guide explains how the city was heavily damaged during World War II and how such famous landmarks as the Semperoper and the Zwinger have been restored to their original glory. The rest of the afternoon is free for further exploration of the city. B/D Sunday, June 21 • Rothenburg Our destination today is the beautiful medieval town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Upon arrival, we visit the Kriminalmuseum and learn about crime and punishment in medieval times. The rest of the afternoon is free for our own exploration. For those who enjoy a bird’s eye view of the city and the surrounding countryside, a walk along the city wall is in order. Each street looks like a postcard and you’re sure to recognize the Plönlein, used by countless publications as a picture of “typical” Germany. B/D Monday, June 22 • Munich Driving deeper into Bavaria, today’s destination is Munich, Bavaria’s friendly capital city. First we visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial with personal audio guides. After ample time to view the museum exhibit and various reconstructed buildings, we return to Munich in time for dinner. B/D |
Tuesday, June 23 • Munich This morning, we enjoy a locally-guided bike tour of Munich. As we pedal our way along the bike paths, we see such sights as the Maximilian Straße, Karlsplatz, Marienplatz and more. Our tour includes a rest break in the Englischer Garten. After our tour and time for lunch, we have free time to explore the pedestrian zone or take the U-Bahn to the Olympic Grounds, site of the 1972 Summer Games. There are many options for exploring the Olympic Grounds: a walk around the lakes, paddleboat rental, swimming in the swimming hall or taking the elevator to the top of the Olympic Tower. Other possible activities this afternoon include a visit to the Deutsches Museum or one of Munich’s many art museums. B/D Wednesday, June 24 • Salzburg We drive to Berchtesgaden this morning where we don miner’s apparel and descend into a salt mine for an unforgettable tour. After we emerge from the salt mine, we then continue on into Salzburg, Austria. Famous as the birthplace of Mozart and the filming location of the movie The Sound of Music, Salzburg is a popular tourist destination. Upon our arrival, a local guide meets us for a walking tour of the city. Sights include the magnificent Dom, the Getreidegasse the city’s quaint shopping area, Mirabell gardens and much more. The remainder of the afternoon is free for our own exploration of the narrow Gassen of the old city. B/D Thursday, June 25 • Reutte We return to Bavaria today and drive to the village of Oberammergau. Famous as the location of a massive Passion Play production, performed every 10 years, Oberammergau is also home to the largest concentration of woodcarvers in Germany. Many of the buildings in the center of town are richly decorated with Luftmalerei – paintings on the façade of a building that depict a story such as Little Red Riding Hood, among others. After time for lunch, we drive a short distance to the rococo Schloß Linderhof, King Ludwig II’s favorite palace. Built as a hunting lodge, each room is ornately decorated in gold, silver and silk. After our tour and a chance to explore the gardens surrounding the palace we drive to Reutte, just across the border in Austria, for our overnight. B/D Friday, June 26 • Wilderswil Before we make our way towards Wilderswil, Switzerland, we stop at the lovely Wieskirche and enjoy a brief photo stop at Schloß Neuschwanstein. We also take a short break in the tiny country of Liechtenstein, sandwiched between Switzerland and Austria. We arrive in Lucerne in the afternoon and have the opportunity to view the touching Löwendenkmal and the stunning Chapel Bridge before transferring to our hotel in Wilderswil, in the heart of Berner Oberland. B/D |
Saturday, June 27 • Wilderswil Today we have a full-day excursion to the Kleine Scheidegg, situated below the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau peaks. We take the train from Wilderswil to Lauterbrunnen, where we board a cogwheel train to the car-free town of Wengen. After a short walk through the village, we board a gondola to the Männlichen. From here, it’s an easy and leisurely hike to the Kleine Scheidegg. Each turn of the path affords a breathtaking view of the Alps and the villages in the valley. Once at the Kleine Scheidegg, there are several options: shopping, another short hike up to a glacier or perhaps a lunch of the Swiss specialty - Rösti. In the late afternoon, we take another cogwheel train down the mountain to Grindelwald, where we take another train back to Wilderswil. B/D Sunday, June 28 • Schwarzwald We return to Germany today as we drive northward out of Switzerland and into the Black Forest. En route, we stop to see the impressive Rhine Falls. Upon our arrival in the Black Forest, there is time to explore before checking into our hostel. B/D Monday, June 29 • Rüdesheim Our final full day in Germany has us driving out of the Black Forest and towards the town of Rüdesheim on the Rhine. Upon our arrival, we board a boat and enjoy a cruise along one of Europe’s most important waterways. As we cruise along, we hear about the history of the many castles (most in ruins) that dot the hillsides along the river. Just before we disembark in St. Goarshausen, we pass the famous Lorelei. Our coach meets us in St. Goarshausen and returns us to Rüdesheim, where we have an opportunity to do some last minute shopping. B/D Tuesday, June 30 • Return Sadly, we must say “Auf Wiedersehen” to Germany as we transfer to the Frankfurt Airport for our return flight to the United States. We take with us memories of exciting cities, peaceful villages and beautiful scenery. (Those groups who opt to add a family stay meet their host families today.) B/In-flight L Family stays in the Würzburg area available for an additional cost. |
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