A B O U T T H I S T R I P 8 NIGHTS accommodation 14 MEALS 8 hot buffet breakfasts. 6 dinners. Join the von Trapps on an Austrian adventure that will make your heart sing, from Munich's medieval charm to the 19th century fortress once home to a shy fairy -tale king. Explore the heritage of the Habsburg Empire and discover the romantic setting for several 'Sound of Musi c' scenes in Salzburg. Trafalgar has secured premium tickets for you to attend the once in a decade performance of the Passion Play in the picturesque Bavarian town of Oberammergau. Land only Rate : $3193.50 per person based on Double Occupancy $3526.50 Single Occupancy Due to the Specialty if this tour the deposits are non- refundable. 1 st Deposit to confirm $200.00 Per person plus Insurance of 229.00/ Total Deposit 429.00 per person 2 nd Deposit due 01 Feb 2019 $200.00 Per person 3 rd Deposit due 01 Sep 2019 $175.00 Final payment due 16 March 2020 *******Payments can be made at will along the way after deposit and insurance is paid.
DAY 1 A R R I V E M U N I C H (2 N I G H T S ) Welcome to Munich. Relax after check-in and later enjoy an evening orientation drive including views of the Olympic Stadium. This evening meet for a Welcome Reception with your fellow travellers and Travel Director. Welcome Reception DAY 2 M U N I C H O R I E N T A T I O N A N D AT L E I S U R E Munich is a lively city - perfectly blending the traditional and modern. See the sights during your morning orientation including the Hofbräuhaus, Marienplatz, Ludwigstrasse and the majestic Opera House. Spend free time afterwards exploring on your own. Visit galleries and museums, shop for souvenirs or consider an Optional Experience to the touching Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site. This evening you might like to join your companions for a night out at a local beer hall.
DAY 3 M U N I C H N E U S C H W A N S T E I N C A S T L E O B E R A M M E R G A U (2 N I G H T S ) Drive into the scenic Bavarian mountains and visit Neuschwanstein Castle. Experience a guided tour of this château, built in the 19th century for King Ludwig on a rugged hill above the village of Hohenschwangau. In Oberammergau see the theatre where the Passion Play has been performed every decade since 1634 when Europe was gripped by the plague. Dinner O B E R A M M E R G A U P E R F O R M A N C E Enjoy the unique atmosphere in town before taking your premium seat for an inspired and moving performance of the Passion Play this afternoon. Dine at a local restaurant this evening before experiencing the captivating second half of this unique event as night falls. Dinner
DAY 5 O B E R A M M E R G A U B E R C H T E S G A D E N S A L Z B U R G ( 1 N I G H T ) Continue today to the foot of the Alps and visit the National Park of Berchtesgaden featuring awe -inspiring mountains. This evening arrive in Salzburg. Dinner DAY 6 S A L Z B U R G S I G H T S E E I N G V I L L A C H ( 1 N I G H T ) See the city's sights with your Local Specialist including the Getreidegasse, Salzburg Cathedral, Mozart's birthplace and many of the locations used in the film 'The Sound of Music'. Afterwards travel to the picturesque region near Villach for a special Be My Guest experience. Be My Guest Dining DAY 7 V I L L A C H P I B E R S T U D F A R M G R A Z V I E N N A (2 N I G H T S ) Visit the Lipizzaner Stud farm at Piber for a Cultural Insight into the breeding of the athletic white stallions for the Spanish Riding School. Later stop in the town of Graz where you can admire the galleried courtyards and Renaissance squares. Finally arrive in the beautiful capital city Vien na and check in to your hotel.
DAY 8 V I E N N A S I G H T S E E I N G A N D AT L E I S U R E This morning enjoy an exclusive Cultural Insight with a guided visit to the Habsburg royal collection of art at the Kunsthistorisches museum prior to admission of the general public. The spectacular Kunstkammer will be revealed in this private insider visit. Later your Local Specialist shows you the city's major landmarks and palaces during your included sightseeing tour. The Imperial B oulevards lead to views of the Opera House, the Hofburg Palace, the Parliament and St. Stephen's Cathedral. The magic continues with a walking tour through the oldest parts of the city near 'Am Hof'. Why not indulge yourself and try some local cuisine such as schnitzel or strudel. Walk along the Kärntnerstrasse in the centre of the city and shop for souvenirs. This evening, join your travelling companions and Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner. Farewell Dinner DAY 9 D E P A R T V I E N N A Say goodbye to your newfound friends at the end of an unforgettable holiday. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply.
I hope you will join me for my Bucket-List journey. I know this is two years away, but Fairmont Travel has already sold out one trip. Don t miss this unique experience Oberammergau only happens every 10 years. Contact me to secure your spot: Vicki Schmidt 281-487-4800 EXT 4 vsfairmont@hotmail.com