Germany and Austria

At Munich airport, meet your driver and transfer to hotel. Day at leisure to explore the city on your own. Overnight in Munich.

Enjoy the ultimate introduction to Munich with the hop on-hop off grand circle tour. This open-top, double-decker bus is the best way to see the sights and attractions of the 'city with a cosmopolitan heart'. One complete route of the Bavarian capital takes two-and-a-half hours, however with ticket valid for one whole day; you can experience Munich at your own pace. Overnight in Munich.

Transport yourself into the pages of a fairy tale with this day-long trip to two of King Ludwig II's dream castles, Neuschwanstein and Linderhof. Often referred to as Bavaria's fairy tale King, these enchanting castles will surely provide you with an insight and understanding as to why this title is well deserved. Please note that admission to the castles is not included and must be paid locally. You can purchase the tickets from your guide on the bus. Overnight in Munich.

Take transfer by train to Innsbruck. Check into your hotel. Explore this little city which is hidden between snow - capped mountains. In the afternoon visit the sparkling world of Swarovski. The Swarovski Kristallwelten is situated in Wattens. The water spouting Giant (a remarkably huge face sculptured on top of a rock) will amaze you with its sparkling eyes. Overnight in Innsbruck.

This morning you have the time to explore this beautiful mountain at the heart of Innsbruck. The Nordkette is part of Austria’s largest nature park, the Karwendel Nature Park, and can be reached directly from Innsbruck city centre in just a few minutes. Visit the Alpine Zoo, the Golden Roof Museum and experience the hybrid funicular railway trains in Innsbruck. The Seegrube, at an altitude of 6,250 ft invites visitors and locals alike to relax, unwind and take in nature at its very best. The Hafelekar offers the impressive experience from the highest viewing point at an altitude of 2300m high. Overnight in Innsbruck.

Today take a train to Salzburg. Keep your luggage in the hotel and leave to enjoy Tour of Salzburg city. See the best sight and attractions in Salzburg with this whistle-stop, one-hour express tour by bus. Discover the city’s astonishing musical legacy; admire its awe-inspiring architecture and its rich culture heritage while learning all about its fascinating history and the people whose talent and inspiration helped make it one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. Overnight in Salzburg.

Combine two of Salzburg’s most popular activities with this sensational package that includes the Sound of Music tour and a visit to one of the historic salt mines that put Salzburg on the map. Visit all the main Sound of Music filming locations in the city and surrounding countryside, then don your mining gear in search of the ‘white gold’ of the hills. Continue on to visit one of the salt mines that are central to the history of Salzburg, which means ‘salt fortress’. Have fun on the miners' slides, enjoy a raft cruise across a subterranean salt lake with a multimedia show that will not only light up the underground lake but also your hearts. Overnight in Salzburg.

Check out and take train to Vienna. Keep your luggage in the hotel and enjoy a boat trip in Vienna downtown. The route starts at the city center port Schwedenplatz, next to the Urania Observatory. You start cruising and see many monuments like the "Schützenhaus" by Otto Wagner, the "historic Vienna" sights and its interesting architecture: the Roßauer barracks, Tower Ring and the Zaha-Hadid-House etc. Further watch the thermal plant Spittelau designed by the famous austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. Check in and overnight in Vienna.

This morning take a city tour of Vienna which introduces you to the most important sights of the Austrian capital. Driving around the famous 'Ringstrasse', Vienna’s main boulevard, pass by the State Opera, the Parliament building, the City Hall and the University. The highlight of the tour is a visit to the Schonbrunn Palace, where you take a tour of some of the most magnificently decorated rooms. Return to the city centre, passing by Belvedere Palace, continue to the State Opera House, where the tour ends. Overnight in Vienna.

Check out and transfer to the airport or train station.