DAYS 1 – 3

Arrive in Munich on Day 2. You’ll see a performance of the great Glockenspiel at the New Town Hall, the impressive 16th-century Cathedral (Frauenkirche) and the former Royal Palace of Bavarian Monarchs. Tour the lively Schwabing district, where you will find many theatres, museums, and the lovely Englischer Garten. Visit the Baroque Nymphenberg Palace, the famous summer residence of Bavarian rulers. 

Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski, Munich

DAYS 4 & 5

Drive to Lake Chiemsee and visit the Island of Herrenchiemsee. You will see the fantastic castle built by Ludwig II, modeled after Versailles. Continue to the beautiful city of Salzburg, home to the skillfully renovated Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Attend a performance at the Salzburg Marionette Theatre. During your time in Salzburg you will visit Mirabell Gardens, the home of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, adjoining the lavish Mirabell Palace and Hellbrunn Castle. A treat on the evening of Day 5 is a special Mozart dinner at the famous Restaurant Stiftskeller. Dine on specialties from Mozart’s time as you listen to his piano masterpieces. 

Goldener Hirsch Hotel, Salzburg

DAYS 6 & 7

In Innsbruck, capital of Tyrol, your walking tour of the city will take you along Maria-Theresienstrasse to see the Goldenes Dachl (Golden Roof), the Hofburg Palace and the Silberne Kapelle (Silver Chapel) built by Archduke Ferdinand. Drive deep into the forest to mad King Ludwig’s Linderhof Castle, in the middle of the Ammergau Alps. Visit the small castle surrounded by magnificent terraced gardens, pools, cascades and a large ornamental lake. Continue to Hohenschwangau for lunch and then make your way up to the famous Neuschwanstein Castle, known to many as the inspiration for the castle in Disneyland. 

Grand Hotel Europa, Innsbruck

DAY 8

Drive to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany’s largest alpine resort comprised of two 1,100-year-old towns that were merged for the 1936 Olympics. Both a world-class ski and summer resort it boasts Germany’s highest mountain, the Zugspitze. Enjoy the scenic cable car ride to the top, have lunch and take in the panoramic view of the surrounding four countries. 

Reindl’s Partenkirchen Hof, Garmisch-Partenkirchen

DAY 9

The Oberammergau Passion Play dates back to 1633, and is performed once a decade to commemorate God sparing the town from the Black Plague. Attend the performance after lunch. 

Reindl’s Partenkirchen Hof, Oberammergau

Day 10

Those with limited time may leave this journey and depart from Munich on Day 10.

DAY 10

Your luxury accommodations on a private island offer a unique experience in an ancient former Dominican Monastery. Take a guided walk through the interesting lanes and alleys of the old town which is almost unchanged since medieval days. 

Steingenberger Inselhotel, Lake Constance

DAYS 11 & 12

Drive to Baden-Baden where you will spend the next two nights in the luxurious Brenners Park Hotel, where kings and celebrities have laid their heads. On your afternoon tour of the city you will visit the “Trinkhalle,” the Bath quarter and the 2,000-year old Roman Bath ruins. Venture into the Black Forest where master craftsmen carve the Black Forest cuckoo clocks. Continue to Strasbourg in France’s Alsace region, home of reisling and traminer wines and some of France’s most exquisite cuisines. 

Brenners Park Hotel & Spa, Baden-Baden

DAYS 13 – 15

Drive to Heidelberg on the banks of the River Neckar. Enjoy a walk and ride the cable car up to the castle. Explore elegant, cosmopolitan Wiesbaden, the “Gateway to the Rhine Valley,” famed for its hot springs. See the historical old quarter with the palace, the old and new town hall, and neo-Gothic Market Church. Last afternoon, enjoy wine tasting in the Eberbach Monastery. Conclude your journey with a gala farewell dinner. Depart from Frankfurt on Day 15. 

Hotel Nassauer Hof, Wiesbaden

Package price is per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement applies. Intra-tour air pricing is subject to change. International airfare is additional. Other restrictions may apply. Contact us for complete journey details.

DAYS 1 – 3

Arrive in Munich on Day 2. You’ll see a performance of the great Glockenspiel at the New Town Hall, the impressive 16th-century Cathedral (Frauenkirche) and the former Royal Palace of Bavarian Monarchs. Tour the lively Schwabing district, where you will find many theatres, museums, and the lovely Englischer Garten. Visit the Baroque Nymphenberg Palace, the famous summer residence of Bavarian rulers. 
Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski, Munich

DAYS 4 & 5

Drive to Lake Chiemsee and visit the Island of Herrenchiemsee. You will see the fantastic castle built by Ludwig II, modeled after Versailles. Continue to the beautiful city of Salzburg, home to the skillfully renovated Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Attend a performance at the Salzburg Marionette Theatre. During your time in Salzburg you will visit Mirabell Gardens, the home of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, adjoining the lavish Mirabell Palace and Hellbrunn Castle. A treat on the evening of Day 5 is a special Mozart dinner at the famous Restaurant Stiftskeller. Dine on specialties from Mozart’s time as you listen to his piano masterpieces. 
Goldener Hirsch Hotel, Salzburg

DAYS 6 & 7

In Innsbruck, capital of Tyrol, your walking tour of the city will take you along Maria-Theresienstrasse to see the Goldenes Dachl (Golden Roof), the Hofburg Palace and the Silberne Kapelle (Silver Chapel) built by Archduke Ferdinand. Drive deep into the forest to mad King Ludwig’s Linderhof Castle, in the middle of the Ammergau Alps. Visit the small castle surrounded by magnificent terraced gardens, pools, cascades and a large ornamental lake. Continue to Hohenschwangau for lunch and then make your way up to the famous Neuschwanstein Castle, known to many as the inspiration for the castle in Disneyland. 
Grand Hotel Europa, Innsbruck

DAY 8

Drive to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany’s largest alpine resort comprised of two 1,100-year-old towns that were merged for the 1936 Olympics. Both a world-class ski and summer resort it boasts Germany’s highest mountain, the Zugspitze. Enjoy the scenic cable car ride to the top, have lunch and take in the panoramic view of the surrounding four countries. 
Reindl’s Partenkirchen Hof, Garmisch-Partenkirchen

DAY 9

The Oberammergau Passion Play dates back to 1633, and is performed once a decade to commemorate God sparing the town from the Black Plague. Attend the performance after lunch. 
Reindl’s Partenkirchen Hof, Oberammergau

Day 10

Those with limited time may leave this journey and depart from Munich on Day 10.

DAY 10

Your luxury accommodations on a private island offer a unique experience in an ancient former Dominican Monastery. Take a guided walk through the interesting lanes and alleys of the old town which is almost unchanged since medieval days. 
Steingenberger Inselhotel, Lake Constance

DAYS 11 & 12

Drive to Baden-Baden where you will spend the next two nights in the luxurious Brenners Park Hotel, where kings and celebrities have laid their heads. On your afternoon tour of the city you will visit the “Trinkhalle,” the Bath quarter and the 2,000-year old Roman Bath ruins. Venture into the Black Forest where master craftsmen carve the Black Forest cuckoo clocks. Continue to Strasbourg in France’s Alsace region, home of reisling and traminer wines and some of France’s most exquisite cuisines. 
Brenners Park Hotel & Spa, Baden-Baden

DAYS 13 – 15

Drive to Heidelberg on the banks of the River Neckar. Enjoy a walk and ride the cable car up to the castle. Explore elegant, cosmopolitan Wiesbaden, the “Gateway to the Rhine Valley,” famed for its hot springs. See the historical old quarter with the palace, the old and new town hall, and neo-Gothic Market Church. Last afternoon, enjoy wine tasting in the Eberbach Monastery. Conclude your journey with a gala farewell dinner. Depart from Frankfurt on Day 15. 
Hotel Nassauer Hof, Wiesbaden

Package price is per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement applies. Intra-tour air pricing is subject to change. International airfare is additional. Other restrictions may apply. Contact us for complete journey details.

Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski
Munich, Germany

Ideally situated on Maximilanstrasse, the atmosphere in the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski is marked with an interesting mixture of yesterday and today. The 303 rooms and suites combine the art of modern living with historical ambience. Furnishings and luxury fabrics are custom‐made to suit the historical architecture of this exceptional Grand Hotel. Each room is different, but they all share the attractive luxury offered by one of the “Leading Hotels of the World.”

Each room is equipped with air conditioning, in-room safe, bathrobe, slippers, direct dial telephone, pay TV, data port and mini bar.

Goldener Hirsch Hotel
Salzburg, Austria

In the Baroque center of Salzburg, City of Mozart, in the famous Getreidegasse, stands the Hotel Goldener Hirsch, with its tradition of combining the romance of the 15-century with the luxury of a modern five-star hotel. The Hotel Goldener Hirsch owes its individualistic charm to its management. Every guest is a “friend of the house” and is greeted as such with cordial warmth and served with pleasure. It’s just part of the reason the hotel has been named one of the “Top 75 Hotels in Europe” by Condé Nast Traveler and has been on the magazine’s gold list multiple times. Goldener Hirsch consistently appears on Travel + Leisure magazine’s “World’s Best” list.

With only 69 rooms, this small hotel has kept the character of an elegant home. Your spectacular guest room includes a telephone installed on an antique trunk, mini bar, TV, air conditioning and a bathroom with every modern convenience.

Grand Hotel Europa
Innsbruck, Austria

The only fiv3-star hotel in the city, Grand Hotel Europa unites history and future as the first address during the Olympic Winter Games in 1964 and 1976, and numerous events and conventions. The hotel is ideally located in the city’s center and it combines a modern Italian design with a pleasant Tyrolean coziness throughout.

The 110 tastefully decorated rooms and suites are ready and waiting to offer a “home away from home” as a result of the attentive service. Hotel guests enjoy wireless internet and shoe shining service among the many amenities.

Grand Hotel Europe’s in-house Europa Stuberl is a top-class restaurant which is known far beyond the borders of Innsbruck. The multiple award-winning cuisine provides excellent variety in a Tyrolean style venue divided into various parlors, all exuding the typical Tyrolean charm and homey atmosphere.

Reindl’s Partenkirchen Hof
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

This boutique exclusive family hotel is located in the heart of Garmisch-Partenkirchen with views of the Zugspitz mountain chain. Discover the Bavarian tradition in its suites and highly rated restaurant. In the garden you may relax in the swimming pool or hot whirlpool. Or visit the Spa and Wellness Centre for a massage.

Rooms are equipped with bathrobe, hairdryer, telephone, radio, cable TV, mini bar and safe. Wireless Internet is available throughout the hotel.

Steingenbrger Inselhotel
Lake Constance, Germany

Situated in one of the most beautiful regions in Germany, this unique hotel sits on a small private island in Lake Constance and was a former Dominican Monastery. A small bridge leads you to the romantic old town where you can meander along the interesting lanes and alleys.

The elegant furnishings of the 102 rooms and suites include a writing table and corner seating for a cozy atmosphere and view of the lake. Amenities include mini bar, safe, radio, TV, and internet access.

Brenners Park Hotel & Spa
Baden-Baden, Germany

Situated in the valley of the Black Forest, Brenner’s Park Hotel & Spa combines beauty, fitness, health and culinary delights all into one to create a marvelous luxury experience. The hotel is centrally located in a private park directly next to the River Oos, with a view of the beautiful tree-lined avenue, Lichtentaler Allee.

The hotel has 100 guest rooms and suites and the combination of exceptional levels of luxury and comfort are reflected through the individual décor and furnishings, enhanced by elegant antiques and marble bathrooms.

The restaurants capture guests with exquisite gourmet cuisine and hotel bar is a treasured place to socialize. The finest menu creations from highly decorated chefs, carefully selected labels from the hotel’s wine cellar, and excellent service in a charming setting are waiting for you to indulge.

Step into the hotel’s Spa complex and let yourself be carried away into a world of relaxation and tranquility. Discover the unique range of wellness therapies and savor individual consulting and tailored treatments from the experienced professionals specialized in both modern and traditional therapy methods.

The 135-year old hotel consistently receives the highest ratings and awards. Among them are Spa Finder Reader’s Choice Awards – Best for Accommodations, Best for Luxury and Crystal Award 2008, Condé Nast Traveler – Gold List and Five Star Diamond Award.

Hotel Nassauer Hof
Wiesbaden, Germany

This opulent Wilhelmian structured hotel, centrally located in Weisbaden, is a luxury hotel of the highest order. Kings, Princes and Dukes once chose to reside at this Grand Hotel. Today, the five-star wellness and beauty hotel provides every service and convenience and is a member of “The Leading Hotels of the World.”

The 135 rooms and 23 suites are luxuriously furnished to offer a combination of antique and elegant ambience. Amenities include Internet access, bathrobes, hairdryer, mini bar, safe, TV, and elegant marble bathrooms.

Richard Neale

Richard speaks Gernam, French, Italian and Spanish, and specializes in journeys in Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific, Asia and Europe. He has a special interest in music and theatre, and was the Chairman of Auckland Sinfonietta (Chamber Orchestra) for five years, and the Front of House Manager at the Aotea Performing Arts Centre.

Travel Dates: September 08, 2010