Day 1 - Arrival Munich

After arrival in Munich transfer to the hotel in the city centre of Munich. Free time until optional "Bavarian Evening" including dinner and entertainment in a typical Bavarian brewery (excluding drinks).
Overnight in Munich.

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Day 2 - Munich

After breakfast we have a full day sightseeing tour in Munich and surrounding with English speaking guide throughout the tour (8 hours): Guided walking tour of Old Town, world-famous Dallmayr coffee house, Castle Nymphenburg with the wonderful park, Olympic Park Area, BMW Museum, English Garden, Viktualienmarkt (famous daily market and square in the city centre of Munich) taste tour with delicious and plentiful sausages, cheese, sour Bavarian treats, fresh bread and Bavarian beer tasting of all Munich beers with oven-fresh pretzel.
Overnight in Munich.

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Day 3 - Füssen - Castle Neuschwanstein - Linderhof Castle

In the morning departure to Füssen. From Fuessen it is only a short trip to Hohenschwangau and the fairytale castle of King Ludwig II, Neuschwanstein, which we will visit in the morning. The Neuschwanstein Castle is one most visited castles in Germany and one of the most popular tourist destination in Europe. The castle is located in Bavaria, near the town of Fussen. It was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria, also known as the “Fairytale King”. The castle was equipped with all kinds of technical conveniences which were very modern, if not to say revolutionary at that time. Running water on all floors. The spring which supplied the castle with excellent drinking water was located 200 meters above the castle. There were toilets equipped with automatic flushing on every floor. A warm air heating system for the entire building. A hot water system for the kitchen and the bath. The entire facade of the castle was covered with slabs of limestone. This material was found in Alterschrofen near Swan Lake (Swansee). The supporting walls were built of brick. American tourists are already familiar with Neuschwanstein; the sleeping beauty Castle in Disney Land, was modeled on it.

We continue to Linderhof Castle, less known but even more beautiful than Neuschwanstein.
King Ludwig II commissioned the construction of three castles during his reign, but it was only in Linderhof Castle that he spent any significant amount of time. Compared to the other of Ludwig"s castles Linderhof stands in start contrast. Where Neuschwanstein is elegant and tall, perched upon the slopes of the Alps, Linderhof initially started small. The grounds outside the castle are quite gorgeous featuring terraced gardens. Be on the lookout for some footpaths that can lead to some spectacular views of the castle. Perhaps the single most impressive features outside is the Linderhof castle fountain and the many statues that dot the grounds. The golden statue of Flora and her attendees, located in the middle of the prominent Linderhof castle fountain in front of the castle, will frequently spout water upward of a hundred feet into the air.

In the afternoon we depart to Salzburg. Overnight in Salzburg.

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Day 4 - Salzburg - UNESCO World Heritage Hallstatt and Hallstatt Lake

In the morning we do a sightseeing tour of Salzburg (approx. 2 hours) where you will see all main attractions during a rount trip tour e.g. Salzburg Cathedral , Salzburg Castle with Hohensalzburg Fortress, birthplace of Mozart, the Getreidegasse, Salzburg′s busiest lane.

In the afternoon we continue to the UNESCO World Heritage Hallstatt with Hallstatt Lake (approx. 8 hours). This area is the most photographed lake in Austria and is located in the resort area of the calles “Salzkammergut”. The river Traun, a forceful 153-km long watercourse, flows through it. You may have heard of the Hallstatt culture of the Iron Age it was named after this village. This is due to the fact that it was one of the first places settled by humans in the world. The Salzkammergut region has rich salt deposits, and the main ones were near this village. A prime attraction in the village is Hallstatt Salt World. Guided tours of this mine are available. The display is developed in multimedia format with a light show, talking figures and videos. There are also wooden toboggans, which you can use to slide down the floors. This mine is located on top of a hill above the village. It is accessible by cable lift or on foot. In terms of historical architecture Hallstatt boasts two notable buildings the Catholic Ascension of Our Lady church and a neo-Gothic Protestant church. The Catholic parish church perches on a rock above the lake. It was built in the Gothic style in the late 15th century, replacing a church from 1320 at that location. The church houses an ornate late Gothic altar and murals dating from the early 16th century and a painted altarpiece from the mid-1400s.

Overnight in Salzburg.

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Day 5 - Venice

After breakfast we continue to Venice.
After arrival at the hotel with a water taxi from Tronchetto to Venice (for pax and luggage) we will have a guided walking tour of Venice with visit of the historical center with main monuments e.g. St. Mark´s Square, Basilica di San Marco and Doges Palace.

Overnight in Venice

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Day 6 - Group boat tour Venice

Today we continue with a private group boat tour. You can choose between both options:

Option 1:
Mini cruise to the Lagoon’s Islands (Murano, Burano, Torcello)
Nothing attracts as the Venetian lagoon, luckily intact and protected by landscape’s encumbrance still today. Visiting the islands (out from the most crowded tourists routes) is a continuous journey in the past, in all seasons. Here it is possible to discover another Venice. First of all we will visit Murano, the island of glass, where a glacier master we’ll permit to discover some secrets of glassblowing.
After that, we will direct towards Burano characteristic, scenic, with its many-coloured houses and well-known, most of all for its delicate lace.
At the end, Torcello, ancient religious complex in Venice: the Basilica and its mosaics.

Option 2:
Alternative cruise to unknown islands of Venice (San Lazzaro degli Armeni, San Servolo and the Giudecca)
San Lazzaro degli Armeni conserves a monastery and a rich library with more than 150.000 volumes and also a precious collection of illuminated manuscripts. This quiet island which was much loved by Lord Byron is one of the few places in Venice that has not been altered from its original function over the years.

San Servolo: This island was recuperated by the Provincial Direction with intentions of becoming a re-launching engine of Venetian life through initiatives that elevate its vocation at international dialogue, comparing to cultures and experiences
To give voice to the history of the island and the sufferings of patients the Foundation has opened in may a Museum of history of mental illness prepared with the material such as clinical files and constriction instruments discovered on the island.
Giudecca: with beautiful Palladian artworks of Redentore and Zitelle Church.

Please let us know which of these option you would like to do.

Overnight in Venice.

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Day 7 - Como

In the morning we depart Venice by water taxi (pax and luggage) and continue to the coach departure point in Tronchetto.
Transfer to Como with a Classic Tour in Como with visit of Villa Carlotta in Tremezzo (approx. 1 hour) with beautiful gardens and a boat tour to Bellagio for a free walking in this nice village situated on the lake side.
Overnight in Como.

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Day 8 - Milano

After breakfast departure to Milan Malpensa Airport for return flight.

If you prefer to extend your stay, e.g. in Milano, we are glad to assist you and organise everything according to your wishes.

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Included:

• Transfers from/to airport to/from hotel
  
• 7 x accommodation throughout the tour
  
• 7 x breakfast buffet
  
• English speaking guide throughout the tour
  
• Transportation by a modern coach (or smaller vehicle according to groups´ size)
  
• Full day sightseeing tour in Munich (approx. 8 hours)
  
• Taste tour with delicious Bavarian delicacy
  
• Entrance to Castle Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle
  
• Sightseeing tour of Salzburg (approx. 2 hours)
  
• Transfer water taxi to hotel upon arrival in Venice and retour on departure day
  
• Guided walking tour of Venice including entrance to Basilica di San Marco and Doges Palace
  
• Private group boat tour to either option 1 (mini cruise to the Lagoon´s Islands Murano, Burano and Torcello) or option 2 (alternative cruise to unkown islands of Venice with San Lazzaro degli Armeni, San Servolo and the Giudecca)
  
• Classic Tour in Como (approx. 1 hour)
  
• Boat tour to Bellagio (Como Lake)
  

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Information:

All services are subject to availability at the time of booking.

Prices vary according to the length of stay, the desired category of the hotel, the size of the group and your choice of additional services.

Contact us today for more information and a quote!

Sources of Pictures/Editorial:

Castle Nymphenburg - Munich, Germany CCBY digital_cat-at-flickr
Venice, Italy CCBY Alaskan_Dude-at-flickr
Venice, Italy CCBY Lomovogt-at-flickr
Como, Italy CCBY Gabriele_Asnaghi-at-flickr
English Garden - Munich, Germany CCBY digital_cat-at-flickr
Hallstatt Lake, Austria CCBY weisserstier-at-flickr

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