Central European Highlights

Arrive at Munich International Airport where our representative will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. After check-in and refreshments, enjoy an orientation tour of Bavaria's capital, including Marienplatz with its famous Glockenspiel, the twin-towered Frauenkirche, and the vibrant Viktualienmarkt. Evening welcome dinner at a traditional Bavarian beer hall featuring local specialties and folk music. Overnight in Munich.

 After breakfast, visit the magnificent Nymphenburg Palace, the former summer residence of Bavarian rulers, with its beautiful gardens. Continue to the BMW World and Museum to explore Germany's iconic automotive heritage. After lunch, enjoy a guided walking tour of Munich's historic center, including the Residenz Palace and Hofbräuhaus, the world's most famous beer hall. Optional afternoon excursion to the moving Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site (extra charge). Evening at leisure. Overnight in Munich.

After breakfast, journey to Vienna with a stop at Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart, for a brief city tour including Mirabell Gardens and the charming Old Town. Continue to Vienna, arriving in the evening. Check in to your hotel and enjoy an orientation walk along the elegant Kärntner Strasse and see the illuminated St. Stephen's Cathedral. Overnight in Vienna.

Full day exploring Vienna, starting with the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Habsburg monarchy, with its spectacular gardens. After lunch, visit the Hofburg Imperial Palace complex, home to the Spanish Riding School and the Imperial Apartments. Evening concert of classical music featuring works by Mozart and Strauss in one of Vienna's historic venues (included). Overnight in Vienna.

Morning visit to the renowned Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Fine Arts) with its impressive collection of European masters. Continue to the Vienna State Opera for a guided tour of this magnificent neo-Renaissance building. After lunch, explore Vienna's famous Naschmarkt and enjoy free time for coffee and Sachertorte at one of Vienna's historic cafés. Evening at leisure or optional dinner at a traditional Heurigen (wine tavern) in the Vienna Woods (extra charge). Overnight in Vienna.

After breakfast, depart for Zurich, traveling through the spectacular Alpine scenery. En route, stop at the picturesque town of Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol, for a brief tour including the famous Golden Roof and the Olympic ski jump at Bergisel. Continue to Zurich, arriving in the evening. Check in to your hotel and enjoy an orientation walk along Lake Zurich and the elegant Bahnhofstrasse shopping street. Overnight in Zurich.

 Full day excursion to Lucerne and Mount Titlis. Enjoy a morning tour of charming Lucerne, including the medieval Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument, and the picturesque Old Town. Continue to Engelberg and ascend Mount Titlis by the world's first revolving cable car, offering panoramic views of the Swiss Alps. Experience the thrilling Cliff Walk suspension bridge and visit the Ice Grotto. Return to Zurich for a farewell dinner featuring Swiss specialties. Overnight in Zurich.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel. Enjoy a morning city tour of Zurich including the Old Town (Altstadt), Fraumünster Church with its famous Chagall windows, and Grossmünster Church. Free time for last-minute shopping on Bahnhofstrasse, one of the world's most exclusive shopping avenues. Transfer to Zurich International Airport for your departure flight, taking home wonderful memories of Central Europe.