Germany, Italy and Switzerland
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Group Leader: Clyde Shafer III
Requested Return Date: 6/27/2023
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Take a multi-city lap around the Alps for a comprehensive understanding of the region's people and traditions.
From Munich’s Hofbräuhaus, where Mozart once wrote an opera, to the Floating City of Venice, full of some of the world's most exquisite art and architecture, the history is as rich as the food. Pause for reflection at Lucerne’s Lion Monument, commemorating Swiss Guards killed in the French Revolution, which Mark Twain described as “the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world.”
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany
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Day 2: Frankfurt • Rothenburg
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTravel from the Frankfurt airport to Rothenburg
Take a tour of Rothenburg
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Day 3: Rothenburg • Neuschwanstein • Munich
Travel via Neuschwanstein to Munich
Visit Neuschwanstein Castle
Take a walking tour of Munich
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Munich Cathedral
- New Town Hall
- Hofbräuhaus
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Day 4: Munich
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
Take an excursion to Dachau
Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
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Munich by bike
Enjoy Munich's sightseeing highlights on two wheels. Bike routes are isolated from car traffic and helmets are provided, making this two-hour bike tour a fun, safe, and unique way to discover all that the city has to offer.
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Day 5: Munich • Innsbruck • Venice
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Day 6: Venice
Take a ferry to Venice
See a glass-blowing demonstration
Travel by water taxi to the island of Burano
Exploration time in Burano
Take a guided tour of Venice
With your expert local guide you will see:
- St. Mark’s Square
- Grand Canal
Enjoy a gondola ride
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Day 7: Venice • Verona • Lucerne
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Day 8: Lucerne
Take a walking tour of Lucerne
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Kapellbrücke
- Lake Lucerne
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Swiss Alps Experience
Venture to the roof of the Swiss Alps, atop one of the majestic peaks that tower over charming Lucerne. Take a boat across Lake Lucerne (in season) and ride a cog railway to the top of either Mount Pilatus (best known for its steep railway and its iconic craggy summit) or Mount Rigi (beloved for its original mountain railway and its history as a favorite spot of Mark Twain). Enjoy the splendid views of the quaint villages and fields of Switzerland as you trek along the mountain with your group. (Note: Warm clothes and appropriate shoes recommended).
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Swiss Fondue Evening
Savor a taste of Swiss culture as you enjoy a fondue meal—the country’s national dish that consists of (delicious) melted cheese and a lot of bread. Then, experience a bit of Swiss tradition in the form of yodeling, folk dances, and Alpine horns. (Just remember to pack your appetite.)
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Day 9: Lucerne • Heidelberg
Travel via Freiburg to Heidelberg
Explore Freiburg on your own
Take a walking tour of Heidelberg
Visit Heidelberg Castle and its famous wine barrel
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany
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Day 2: Frankfurt • Rothenburg
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTravel from the Frankfurt airport to Rothenburg
Take a tour of Rothenburg
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Day 3: Rothenburg • Neuschwanstein • Munich
Travel via Neuschwanstein to Munich
Visit Neuschwanstein Castle
Take a walking tour of Munich
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Munich Cathedral
- New Town Hall
- Hofbräuhaus
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Day 4: Munich
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
Take an excursion to Dachau
Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Munich by bike
Enjoy Munich's sightseeing highlights on two wheels. Bike routes are isolated from car traffic and helmets are provided, making this two-hour bike tour a fun, safe, and unique way to discover all that the city has to offer.
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Day 5: Munich • Innsbruck • Venice
Travel via Innsbruck to Venice -
Day 6: Venice
Take a ferry to Venice
See a glass-blowing demonstration
Travel by water taxi to the island of Burano
Exploration time in Burano
Take a guided tour of Venice
With your expert local guide you will see:
- St. Mark’s Square
- Grand Canal
Enjoy a gondola ride
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Day 7: Venice • Verona • Lucerne
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Day 8: Lucerne
Take a walking tour of Lucerne
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Kapellbrücke
- Lake Lucerne
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Swiss Alps Experience
Venture to the roof of the Swiss Alps, atop one of the majestic peaks that tower over charming Lucerne. Take a boat across Lake Lucerne (in season) and ride a cog railway to the top of either Mount Pilatus (best known for its steep railway and its iconic craggy summit) or Mount Rigi (beloved for its original mountain railway and its history as a favorite spot of Mark Twain). Enjoy the splendid views of the quaint villages and fields of Switzerland as you trek along the mountain with your group. (Note: Warm clothes and appropriate shoes recommended).
Add this in-depth excursion
Swiss Fondue Evening
Savor a taste of Swiss culture as you enjoy a fondue meal—the country’s national dish that consists of (delicious) melted cheese and a lot of bread. Then, experience a bit of Swiss tradition in the form of yodeling, folk dances, and Alpine horns. (Just remember to pack your appetite.)
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Day 9: Lucerne • Heidelberg
Travel via Freiburg to Heidelberg
Explore Freiburg on your own
Take a walking tour of Heidelberg
Visit Heidelberg Castle and its famous wine barrel
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip airfare on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach (Train with extension)
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Hotels
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (11 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
2 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (5 with extension); 3 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director; 1 walking tour (2 with extension)
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Entrances
Neuschwanstein Castle; Dachau; Burano island; glass-blowing demonstration; Heidelberg Castle wine barrel (with extension: Strasbourg Cathedral; Versailles; Louvre)
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
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