Germany, Austria & Switzerland Tour

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Overview
Highlights
- Visit the Documentation Centre at the sight of the Nazi Party Rally Grounds
- Visit Mondsee to see the church where they filmed the wedding of Maria and Captain Von Trapp
- Explore the Salzburg High Fortress or visiting Mozart’s Birthplace
- Explore the old city center with the Maria Theresien Boulevard, Triumphal Arch and the exquisite Imperial Church
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Trip includes
- Accommodation: Superior Tourist Class (3-star) and First Class (4-star) hotels
- Meals: The included dinners follow a fixed menu;
- Breakfast Daily: Breakfasts are commonly served buffet style at your hotel
- Tips for all aspects of the tour that are pre-arranged by Image Tours, such as hotels, restaurants and other services.
- Sound of Music sights in Salzburg
Itinerary

Refer to “Preparing for your Departure” in your Trip Documents for easy check-in procedures. Take time to relax on your transatlantic flight with the assurance that Image Tours has taken care of all the details.
Meals: Dinner
Upon arrival at Frankfurt Airport, clear passport control and collect your luggage in baggage claim. Refer to your “Arrival Instructions” page in your Final Documents for directions on where and when to meet your tour manager. Then, settle back in...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Your bus transfer into the city center introduces you to the history and charm of Nuremberg. Hitler staged his propaganda rallies here, and after his fall, Nuremberg was chosen as the site of the famous War Trials. For further inform...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Travel to the Bavarian capital of Munich for a panoramic city tour, including views of the Olympic Village, the Bohemian district of Schwabing, and the Königsplatz. Enjoy free time in the pedestrian-only Old Town where modern departm...
Meals: Breakfast
The entire day focuses on the province of Salzburg with special attention to the sights made famous by the “Sound of Music.” Visit Mondsee (to see the church where they filmed the wedding of Maria and Captain Von Trapp). In the city of Salzburg...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
The day is at your leisure. Choose from an abundance of mountain paths for an exhilarating hike or bike ride with awe-inspiring panoramas. Or, simply relax in your Austrian village amidst the boundless splendor of the Alps. This afte...
Meals: Breakfast
Admire the glorious scenery during your drive to Innsbruck, capital of Tyrol. The Golden Roof, the symbol of Innsbruck, is decorated with 2657 copper shingles. Completed in 1500, Maximillian l had this covered balcony built to celebrate his wed...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
The peaceful villages, tucked in the valleys around Innsbruck are the perfect location for a relaxing day. Frescoed and flower-adorned chalets create an idyllic atmosphere as you walk through town. Viewed from an outdoor café or alon...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Depending on the weather, depart Austria by way of the Arlberg Pass or through the engineering masterpiece of the Arlberg Tunnel. Your destination is Vaduz, in the tiny principality of Liechtenstein. Following a leisurely visit, cros...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Begin the day with a stop in the old village of Stans, located at the foot of the mountains. Bring your camera if you decide to take the optional Swiss Mountain excursion, during which you will enjoy some of the most incredible alpin...
Meals: Breakfast
After your Swiss breakfast, travel north to the vibrant and culturally rich city of Zurich, known as one of the world's financial centers. Your next stop is the impressive and powerful Rhine River Falls, near the town of Schaffhausen. Here, an ...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Escape modern life and behold the natural beauty in the rustic villages nestled between the thickly wooded mountains. The landscape and history of the Black Forest comes to life while visiting some of the region’s treasured highlight...
Meals: Breakfast
Winding past peaceful villages and farm houses you depart the Black Forest on the way to historic Heidelberg, situated in the Neckar Valley. This famous university town is immortalized in the operetta “The Student Prince.” Walk through the Old ...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
A full day in Rüdesheim provides the opportunity to walk along the picturesque Rhine River promenade and the enchanting Drosselgasse, the main shopping street. You may also wish to join the optional Rhine Cruise & Cable Car excur...
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to the Frankfurt Airport for the return flight home.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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