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Monday, June 15 •
Depart Today we depart on our regularly scheduled flight to Frankfurt, Germany. During the trans-Atlantic portion of our flight, we enjoy complimentary beverage and meal service, as well as in-flight entertainment. In-flight D Tuesday, June 16 • Rüdesheim Upon our arrival in Frankfurt, we collect our luggage and meet our bus and driver. Our first stop in Germany is Rüdesheim, a charming village nestled along the banks of the mighty Rhine River. In the afternoon, we take the Seilbahn to the Niederwalddenkmal, built to commemorate the reunification of Germany in the 19th century, for sweeping views of the river, villages and vineyards below. We settle into our hostel in time for dinner and our first overnight in Germany. In-flight B/D Wednesday, June 17 • Black Forest Driving southward today, we pass by Heidelberg and Mannheim before entering Germany’s famous Black Forest region. We have the afternoon to explore the area around Triberg. Some options include hiking one of the countless trails, visiting a cuckoo clock maker or perhaps simply enjoying the clean air that draws visitors from all around the world. B/D Thursday, June 18 • Wilderswil Our journey today takes us past the mighty Rhine Falls and into Switzerland. After viewing the impressive falls, we continue on to Lucerne, on the Vierwaldstättersee. Here we visit the Löwendenkmal, dedicated to the Swiss mercenaries who gave their lives defending the kings of France, and have time to explore the city and lakeshore. In the late afternoon, we continue on to our hotel located in Wilderswil, a suburb of Interlaken. B/D |
Friday, June 19 •
Wilderswil Today we enjoy a full day excursion in the heart of the Bernese Alps. We depart Wilderswil on a train to Lauterbrunnen, where we take cogwheel train up the side of the mountain to the village of Wengen. After a short walk through this village without cars, we board a gondola up to the Männlichen. A leisurely walk takes us to the Kleine Scheidegg, nestled just below the peaks of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains. After time for lunch and relaxation in the fresh Alpine air, we descend back down the mountain on trains to Grindelwald and Wilderswil in the late afternoon. B/D Saturday, June 20 • Reutte Departing Switzerland today, we stop in the principality of Liechtenstein and visit its capital city, Vaduz. We then continue on towards Germany’s most famous castle, King Ludwig’s impressive Neuschwanstein. Our tour takes us through the castle’s furnished rooms (many were never completely furnished) and gives us a glimpse into Ludwig’s world. At the end of our tour, we have time to hike to the Marienbrücke before returning to our bus and transferring just across the Austrian border to our hostel. B/D Sunday, June 21 • Munich This morning we take a scenic drive along the Plansee and cross back into Germany, where we visit King Ludwig’s favorite residence, Linderhof. After our tour of this redecorated hunting lodge, we have time to explore the gardens and the Venus Grotto before continuing on to Oberammergau. Here we have time for lunch and to visit some of the woodcarvers’ shops before we continue on towards Munich. En route, we stop in Dachau and visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial. Our personal audio guides help explain the various exhibits and reconstructed buildings. We transfer to Munich in time for dinner at our hostel. B/D |
Monday,
June 22 • Munich We start this morning with a bicycle tour of Munich, which takes us along the local bike paths and parks. Our tour includes plenty of stops to hear about and see Munich’s rich history, including a stop for refreshments in the Englischer Garten. After our tour, we have free time to explore the mile-long pedestrian zone, or perhaps visit the Olympic Grounds, home of the 1972 Summer Games. B/D Tuesday, June 23 • Rothenburg Our final day in Germany takes us first to Nürnberg, where a local guide joins us for a panoramic tour of this historical city. In the mid-afternoon, we continue on to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany’s most well preserved medieval town. In addition to visiting the Kriminalmuseum, we have time to explore the city’s cobblestone streets and fully intact city defensive wall before retiring to our youth hostel. B/D Wednesday, June 24 • Return Sadly, we pack our bags this morning and transfer to the Frankfurt/Main International Airport for our return flight to the United States. We bring with us memories of breathtaking scenery and a wealth of new experiences. “Willkommen nach Hause!” B/In-flight L Family stays in the Würzburg area available for an additional cost. |
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