Experience the best of Central Europe as you explore Munich’s Bavarian charm and Vienna’s imperial grandeur through castles, music, and living history.

Board your overnight flight to Munich, Germany.

• Meet your tour escort and transfer to your hotel

• Orientation walking tour:
  • Marienplatz, Glockenspiel, Viktualienmarkt, Frauenkirche

• Group welcome dinner at a Bavarian restaurant

Overnight in Munich

• Morning visit to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
  • Guided tour with time for reflection

• Return to Munich for lunch

• Optional afternoon visits:
  • Deutsches Museum (science & tech)
  • BMW World or the Olympic Park

• Dinner in the city

Overnight in Munich

• Full-day excursion to Neuschwanstein Castle
  • Guided tour of the fairytale fortress
  • Stop at Marienbrücke for the iconic view
  • Optional visit to nearby Hohenschwangau Castle or Füssen

• Return to Munich for a relaxed evening

Overnight in Munich

• Morning high-speed train to Vienna (~4 hours)

• Upon arrival, take a walking tour of central Vienna:
  • St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Graben, Kärtnerstrasse
  • View of the Hofburg Palace and Imperial Crypts

• Group dinner featuring Austrian cuisine

Overnight in Vienna

• Visit Schönbrunn Palace, including the imperial apartments and gardens

• Optional: Attend a Mozart or Strauss concert in the evening

• Free time to explore:
  • Naschmarkt, Belvedere Palace, or Hundertwasserhaus

Overnight in Vienna

• Visit the Kunsthistorisches Museum (art and antiquities)

• Walk the Ringstrasse to see the Parliament, City Hall, and Opera House

• Optional stop at the House of Music or Sigmund Freud Museum

• Group dinner or local dessert tasting (Sachertorte!)

Overnight in Vienna

• Visit the Melk Abbey

• Drive or cruise along the Danube River, passing vineyards and castles

• Optional stop in Dürnstein for shopping and photos

• Return to Vienna in the evening

  Overnight in Vienna

• Free morning for final exploration or shopping

• Optional visits:
  • Museum Quarter, Albertina, or Prater Amusement Park

• Group farewell dinner with final reflections and celebration

Overnight in Vienna

Transfer to Vienna International Airport (VIE) for your return flight home.

• Board for 8 nights (no lunches included)

• Accommodation in hotels

• Breakfasts at the hostels

• Dinner at local restaurants

• All activities and visits to neighborhoods as outlined in the program

• Local public transportation

• The presence of a guide throughout the trip

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