10-Day Scenic Alpine Tour
By Image Tours, Inc.
06/09/2008
The majestic landscape of Bavaria and Austria provides the backdrop for this leisurely itinerary. The highlight of the tour is a 3-day/4-night stay in the idyllic resort village of Fieberbrunn, amidst the Austrian Alps.
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- Majestic landscape of Bavaria and Austria
- Shorter, 10-day tour, sure to please groups of all sizes
- Tour features 3 day/4 night stay in idyllic resort village of Fieberbrunn
- 8-day option available for exclusive groups of 40+ passengers
Tour Dates:
Number of Days: 10
Price per Person: Starts at $3240
DAY 1: U.S.A. - EUROPE
The day of departure has arrived. Keep your airline ticket, passport, and 'Departure Instructions' handy, and proceed to the check-in counter of your designated airline.
DAY 2: GERMANY
Arrive at Frankfurt Airport and meet your tour manager. Proceed through the main valley and into the heart of the Franconian Wine Region.
DAY 3: GERMANY - AUSTRIA
The morning is yours to explore Nuremberg. 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. This afternoon continue south through the mountains to the largest village in the PillerseeTal valley, Fieberbrunn.
DAY 4, 5 & 6: AUSTRIA
These next three days are yours to explore in the PillerseeTal, a mountain valley in Northeast region of Tyrol, in the beautiful Austrian countryside. It borders the Austrian province of Salzburg and the German province of Bavaria. This diverse destination providing endless options for activities for the day. Optional day trips may include 'Salzburg & Berchtesgaden with Dinner', 'Glaciers & Grossglockner', and 'Krimmler Waterfall'. The tour host and the local tourist office can make arrangements for mountain climbing guides, white water rafting excursions, glacier skiing and golf. Your stay can be as active or relaxing as you like.
DAY 7: AUSTRIA - GERMANY
Stop to admire the brightly colored buildings of Kitzbühl. Then, follow the Inn River upstream to Tyrol's principal town and capital, Innsbruck (Inn Bridge). Acclimate by joining the tour manager for a brief walking tour of the old town, including the Imperial Church, the Golden Roof, the Maria Theresien Boulevard, and the Triumphal Gate. In the late afternoon, the Seefeld Pass offers incredible views as you travel from the Austrian to the Bavarian Alps. Make a stop in the famous, violin-making village of Mittenwald before reaching Oberammergau, famous for its Passion Play.
DAY 8: GERMANY
The day is yours to explore Oberammergau and the many studios, workshops, and stores of the local artisans of this area. Woodcarving is a highly regarded and honed skill in this region. Local wood carvers can be observed at work as many studios are located in the shop itself as well as the works of local painters, potters, sculptors, goldsmiths and silversmiths. Your tour manager will also offer a full day optional 'Bavarian Castles Circle Tour' excursion.
DAY 9: GERMANY
Depart Oberammergau and arrive in the Ulm in time for lunch. Ulm is home to the tallest cathedral spire in the world. If you're a good walker, consider climbing to the third gallery for a magnificent view. Continue to the university town of Heidelberg. Ruins of the red sandstone castle loom above the city idyllically situated in the Neckar River Valley. Walk through Heidelberg before heading to your Frankfurt Airport hotel where dinner will be included as you enjoy your final evening in Europe.
DAY 10: DAYTIME FLIGHT BACK TO THE USA
Transfer this morning to the Frankfurt Airport for the return flight home.
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