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12-day Germany , Austria & Prague Experience
Itinerary
DAY 1 DEPART
Departure from the US.
DAY 2 HEIDELBERG
Arrive in Germany and head straight for the beautiful university city of Heidelberg. After feasting German-style, enjoy free time to explore the fairy-tale town center.
DAY 3 HEIDELBERG
Guten Morgen! Ride the funicular to the castle on the hill overlooking beautiful Heidelberg. See the other highlights of the city with a guided walking tour before your journey to Munich. After an early dinner participate in an ECI Experience Extra of your choice.
DAY 4 HEIDELBERG
You have a fun few hours in store as you tour the city in the hands of your expert and entertaining guide. Some of the hot spots on the way are the Rathaus and the Glockenspiel. Choose from an afternoon of sightseeing: Schloss Nymphenburg, Alte Pinakothek Museum, Englische Garten, or a visit to the Dachau Memorial.
DAY 5 SALZBURG
Auf Wiedersehen Germany and Grüss Gott Austria, as you arrive in the musical mecca – Salzburg, home to Mozart and the von Trapps. Take the funicular to the
Hohenfestung fortress for spectacular views of the city. Then it’s back down to earth and a short stroll along the cobbled streets to the birthplace of Mozart. “The hills are alive with the sound of music”… especially at dinnertime in the Old City! Opt for an entertaining dining experience, accompanied by songs from the famous film.
DAY 6 VIENNA
Off to Vienna, elegant capital of Austria, filled with monumental reminders of its glorious past. After settling in and some free time, take a fairy-tale ride through the historic center in a horse-drawn carriage. This evening enjoy an ECI Experience Extra of your choice.
DAY 7 VIENNA
Come face to face with royal Hapsburg splendor as you explore the apartments of the Hofburg Palace in the heart of the city. Work up an appetite for lunch with a quick sprint up the 343 steps to the top of St. Stephen’s Cathedral for the best views in town. After a revitalizing Apfelstrudel, you will have free time for shopping and sightseeing before dinner.
DAY 8 PRAGUE
A journey through the Czech Republic takes you to Prague – considered one of the most beautiful of all European cities, with its elegant, wellpreserved buildings and timeless atmosphere.
DAY 9 PRAGUE
Begin your day with a walking tour of the pedestrianized old town, the castle, and the Jewish Quarter. Enjoy a free afternoon exploring the old center and the Charles Bridge, one of the highlights of the city, lined with statues, and full of vendors and lots of people-watching opportunities.
DAY 10 DRESDEN
Back to Germany! First stop – Dresden, where you’ll spend a few hours visiting the highlights of the Altstadt. On to Berlin, for an ECI Experience Extra of your choice.
DAY 11 BERLIN
Start your day with a fun and informative walking tour of Berlin’s vibrant center, including Potsdamer Platz, the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, and finishing at the Checkpoint Charlie Museum. Enjoy a free afternoon before your memorable farewell dinner.
DAY 12 HOME
Depart for the US.