Itinerary
- Day 1
Berlin
You'll land at Brandenburg Airport and head to your hotel to settle in. The rest of the day is yours to wander around Berlin on your own, and you might stop by Check Point Charlie if you'd like. This evening at 17:30, you'll meet your Travel Director for a Welcome Dinner that includes beer and wine.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner with beer and wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (PULLMAN BERLIN SCHWEIZERHOF), Hotel (Westin Grand Hotel Berlin)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner with beer and wine
Optional Activities
- Visit Check Point Charlie
Landmarks Check Point Charlie Brandenburg Airport 
- Day 2
Berlin
A Local Expert guides you through Berlin's main sights. You'll drive along Ku'Damm and pass the Memorial Church, then move through the Tiergarten to see the Reichstag's glass dome. After that, you'll walk past the Brandenburg Gate and stroll down Unter den Linden, seeing the Humboldt University and State Opera. Museum Island gives you some free time to explore the city at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (PULLMAN BERLIN SCHWEIZERHOF), Hotel (Westin Grand Hotel Berlin)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour with Local Expert in Berlin
- Drive along Ku'Damm and Memorial Church
- Visit Brandenburg Gate
- Stop on Museum Island
Landmarks Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church Tiergarten Reichstag Brandenburg Gate Unter den Linden Humboldt University State Opera Museum Island - Day 3
Dresden
You head to Dresden with a Local Expert to see what the city has to offer. The Frauenkirche, reconstructed after WWII damage, is first on the list, followed by the 'Procession of the Princes' mosaic at the Royal Palace. Then you'll check out the cathedral, Semper Opera House, and the Baroque Zwinger Palace. The guide will show you how these medieval buildings have been carefully restored.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel, Dresden.), Hotel (Hilton Dresden)
Included Activities
- Guided tour with Local Expert in Dresden
- Visit Frauenkirche
- View 'Procession of the Princes' mosaic
- See cathedral
- Visit Semper Opera House
- Visit Zwinger Palace
Landmarks Frauenkirche Procession of the Princes Semper Opera House Zwinger Palace 
- Day 4
Nuremberg to Munich
Start your morning in Nuremberg's Old Town, walking through charming stone and timber-framed buildings with massive ramparts surrounding the area. You can pick up some Lebkuchen gingerbread if you want. From there, you'll drive across the Danube toward Munich, Bavaria's capital, which sits near the German Alps. Later this evening, think about having dinner at one of Munich's famous beer halls.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Munich Park Hotel, Munich.), Hotel (The Westin Grand, Munich)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Nuremberg
- View Old Town ramparts and architecture
Optional Activities
- Shop for Lebkuchen (gingerbread)
- Dinner at Munich's Bier Kellers
Landmarks Nuremberg Old Town Danube River 
- Day 5
Munich
Your morning includes an orientation tour of Munich. You'll see the Feldernhalle on Odeonsplatz, the Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach, the English Garden, Hofbrauhaus, St Peter's Church, and Marienplatz. This afternoon, you'll head to Oktoberfest with reserved tables, full access to the festival atmosphere, amusement rides, and entertainment. Dinner features local Bavarian specialties, and you'll have a dedicated host throughout the evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at Oktoberfest with beer and local Bavarian specialities)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Munich Park Hotel, Munich.), Hotel (The Westin Grand, Munich)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Munich
- Visit Oktoberfest with reserved tables
- Oktoberfest festival atmosphere, amusement rides, and entertainment
- Dinner at Oktoberfest with beer and local Bavarian specialities
Landmarks Feldernhalle Odeonsplatz Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach English Garden Hofbrauhaus St Peter's Church Marienplatz Oktoberfest - Day 6
Munich
Take a relaxed morning and either wander Munich on your own or visit the Dachau Memorial if that interests you. Later this evening, you'll meet Patrick von Richthofen, a descendant of Manfred von Richthofen known as the Red Baron, for dinner and conversation about his family's history.
- Meals
- Dinner (Unforgettable conversation and dinner with Patrick von Richthofen, a direct descendant of Manfred von Richthofen (The Red Baron))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Munich Park Hotel, Munich.), Hotel (The Westin Grand, Munich)
Included Activities
- Dinner with special guest Patrick von Richthofen
Optional Activities
- Visit Dachau Memorial
Landmarks Dachau Memorial - Day 7
Salzburg
Cross into Austria and head to Salzburg, which has deep musical roots. Your Local Expert shows you Mirabell Palace's gardens and then takes you up the Hohensalzburg Fortress using the funicular. You'll also visit the cathedral and Mozart's birthplace, plus locations connected to The Sound of Music throughout the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (ARCOTEL Castellani, Salzburg), Hotel (IMLAUER & Bräu Salzburg)
Included Activities
- Guided tour with Local Expert in Salzburg
- Visit Mirabell Palace gardens
- Visit Hohensalzburg Fortress with Funicular ride
- Visit cathedral
- Visit Mozart's birthplace
- See Sound of Music locations
Landmarks Mirabell Palace Hohensalzburg Fortress Salzburg Cathedral Mozart's Birthplace - Day 8
Berchtesgaden
You'll drive into Alpine Bavaria through farmhouses and villages toward Obersalzberg, the former summer retreat of Nazi leadership. The Eagle's Nest, now a restaurant operating since the 1950s, offers splendid views of the Hohen Goll and snow-capped peaks through its arches. After that, you'll continue past hilltops and mountain villages to see the Berchtesgaden countryside.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (ARCOTEL Castellani, Salzburg), Hotel (IMLAUER & Bräu Salzburg)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Berchtesgaden countryside
- Visit Obersalzberg
- Visit Hitler's Eagle's Nest
Landmarks Obersalzberg Eagle's Nest Maria Gern Chapel - Day 9
Melk to Vienna
Head east through rolling Austrian countryside to reach the Monastery of Melk. From there, you'll board a river cruise through the Wachau Valley, where the Danube winds below forested cliffs topped with churches and ruined castles. You'll pass Durnstein Fortress and see the vine-covered cliffs around Krems. A local winery visit lets you learn about and taste Wachau style wines before you continue on to Vienna.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Andaz am Belvedere Hotel Vienna, Vienna.), Hotel (InterContinental Vienna)
Included Activities
- Stop at Monastery of Melk
- River Cruise along Wachau Valley
- Wachau style wine tasting
Landmarks Monastery of Melk Wachau Valley Dürnstein Fortress Krems 
- Day 10
Vienna
In the morning, a Local Expert takes you through Maria Theresa's Schonbrunn Palace and its formal gardens. You'll then drive around the famous Ring Road to see Vienna's architectural highlights like the Opera House, Hofburg Imperial Residence, and Parliament Building. As evening arrives, you'll attend a concert of Viennese classical music featuring works by Johann Strauss and Mozart, performed by acclaimed soloists and dancers. Traditional Austrian dinner and drinks are included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Magical concert of classic Viennese music and dance with traditional Austrian dinner and drinks included)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Andaz am Belvedere Hotel Vienna, Vienna.), Hotel (InterContinental Vienna)
Included Activities
- Guided visit of Schönbrunn Palace
- Guided visit of Schönbrunn formal gardens
- Drive around Ring Road
- Viennese classical music concert
- Dinner with traditional Austrian fare and drinks
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Ring Road Vienna Opera House Hofburg Imperial Residence Parliament Building - Day 11
Vienna
You'll transfer to Vienna Airport at 08:00 for your departure.
Landmarks Vienna Airport
