Heart of Europe
Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Munich.
Day 2 - Arrive Munich (2 nights) On arrival at Munich airport you are met and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, there is time to relax or start to explore this fun-loving city. Later , we enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and fellow travelling companions.
Day 3 - Munich — Excursion to Dachau This morning we delight in a short orientation tour of this fun-loving city revealing its charm and elegance. On our walking tour of the city we - ll see the Hofbrauhaus, the Marienplatz and the famous Glockenspiel on Munich's gothic Town Hall. We also include an excursion to nearby Dachau to visit the original SS training centre as well as the infamous Concentration camp. Later this afternoon, you may wish to visit one of the palaces or museums in the city or simply spend time in the "Englischer garten" and sample some of the delicious beers for which Munich is justly famous. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 4 - Munich — Prague (2 nights) This morning we drive to Regensburg on the Danube and then continue into the Czech Republic and the beer-brewing town of Pilsen. Later we arrive in the capital city, Prague, now vibrant and fashionable since the "Velvet Revolution". (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 5 - Prague sightseeing and at leisure Hradçany Castle, the Old Town Square and a visit to St. Vitus' Cathedral all feature on our walking tour. Then our Tour Director will show us a Hidden Treasure of this intriguing city before we have time to explore on our own. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 6 - Prague — Vienna (2 nights) This morning we travel via Brno and then to Lednice to visit the Italianate gardens of the Castle. Then it's but a short drive to the musical city of Vienna where we enjoy dinner in a local restaurant tonight. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Day 7 - Vienna sightseeing and at leisure The Opera, Hofburg, Parliament, the Imperial Boulevards and more are all highlighted on our sightseeing tour. We will also enjoy a walking tour exploring the oldest part of the city and the Cathedral of St Stephen. Later, with time at leisure to relax or maybe sightsee further. Tonight, perhaps enjoy dinner at a nearby 'heurige' wine village. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 8 - Vienna — Venice (Mestre) (2 nights) Today a full day of scenic splendours await us. First leaving the Vienna Woods we travel across the great Alpine highway to the Carnian Alps and then into Italy and the region known as the Friuli before arriving on the flat Veneto plain and the magical water bound city of Venice — "la Serenissima." (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 9 - Venice sightseeing and at leisure Enjoy an excellent introduction on an included canal cruise by private launch to see St. Mark's Basilica, the Doges' Palace and Bridge of Sighs. A short stroll brings us to one of the oldest Murano glass workshops, where we will witness a demonstration of the ancient craft of glass blowing. Then time on your own. Why not take a relaxing gondola ride or sip a 'cappuccino' in St. Mark's Square. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 10 - Venice (Mestre) — Lucerne (2 nights) Our first stop this morning is the pink marble city of the star-crossed lovers — Verona! Here we - ll see the 2 000 year old Roman arena as well as the courtyard where "Juliet's — balcony is located! Then via the fashion capital of Milan our drive takes us to lakeside Lugano where we enjoy an orientation tour of this Italian-speaking Swiss resort. Later, we continue our journey through the Gotthard Route via Bellinzona, to the lake of Lucerne. A scenic drive along the lake brings us to the place where the river Reuss enters the lake itself — the small city of Lucerne. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 11 - Lucerne orientation and at leisure This morning, orientation shows us the Lion Monument, Chapel Bridge and Jesuit church. Then you are free to perhaps take a trip by cable car or cogwheel train up a nearby mountain peak and later to shop in the traffic-free town for delicious Swiss chocolates and fine timepieces. This evening we - ll get together for a Farewell Dinner in a characteristic restaurant! (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Day 12 - Lucerne — Zurich — USA Time to bid farewell as we transfer you to Zurich Airport for your return flight to America. (Buffet Breakfast)
Please do not schedule any flights before 10.00am.
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