Day 1 - Depart the United States to Munich. Naturally, meals will be served and optional inflight entertainment will be offered.

Day 2 - Welcome to Munich, capital of Bavaria, nestled near the Austrian border in the foothills of the German Alps. After checking into your hotel, your certified Euro-American guide leads you through the cobblestone streets of modern Germany's most charming town, allowing you to sample Munich's unique shops.

Day 3 - After breakfast, you cross into Austria and travel to nearby Salzburg, a city designed like a fairy tale, with horsedrawn carriages and Hohensalzberg Castle brooding from the height above the city. Salzburg was the home of Mozart, and more recently, the Trapp Family of the Sound of Music fame. An authentic Austrian dinner before your late evening return to Munich caps a day of sightseeing.

Day 4 - Your morning adventure takes you to the Deutsche Museum, Germany's Smithsonian, with unique displays of ancient Viking ships, submarines, and old airplanes. You will be provided free time during the afternoon. You may wish to visit Dachau*, a preserved memorial to The Holocaust and the darkest days of World War II.

Day 5 - Your day begins with a visit to the colorful Bavarian village of Innsbruck, twice host to the winter Olympics. Your tour includes a stroll along Maria Teresa Strass past its famous shops, for a stop at The Golden Dachel. Following an authentic Bavarian dinner, you return to Munich for the night.

Day 6 - Some of Europe's most spectacular scenery will glide past your window as the train carries you past glistening lakes and ice capped peaks high into the Swiss Alps. After arriving in Lucerne, your evening begins with dinner and continues with a stroll through this peaceful Swiss city.

Day 7 - A walking tour, led by your tour director, takes you to such sites as the Lion Monument, the glacier garden*, and the city's historic cathedral. Use your free time in the afternoon to sample some famous Swiss chocolate or you may opt for a cruise on Lake Lucerne or a visit to the city's famed Transportation Museum.

Day 8 - Today delivers your alpine adventure. You may opt to visit Mt. Titlis, central Switzerland's highest peak with year-round snow. Upon your return to Lucerne, you may wish to linger over a traditional Swiss Fondue dinner or visit a local folklore show.

Day 9 - Travel to Zurich to connect with a flight home to the United States, taking along fond memories of your incredible journey.

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* Entrance fees and /or transportation to may be offered optionally, are subject to availability and are not included in the tour price.