Austria, Germany and Switzerland
An age-old folkloric heritage is alive and well in the villages, towns, and big cities of Central Europe.
Visiting the Glockenspiel in Munich and the spectacular Alpine mountains of Lucerne conjures up ancient stories and fables. And in Vienna, you can practically hear Mozart and Beethoven’s symphonies as you walk in their footsteps.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Austria
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Day 2: Vienna
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Day 3: Vienna
Visit Schönbrunn Palace
Take a guided tour of Vienna
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Ringstrasse
- Parliament building
- Neues Rathaus
- Hofburg Palace
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Viennese waltz dancing
Experience the elegance and grandeur of the traditional Austrian waltz, the world’s oldest form of ballroom dance. During an optional two-and-a-half-hour lesson, you’ll discover the long and complex relationship between dance and city as you learn to turn and step with the best.
Enjoy a Wiener schnitzel dinner
Enjoy an evening of classical music
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Day 4: Vienna • Salzburg • Munich
Travel via Salzburg to Munich
Orient yourself to the city of Salzburg with your Tour Director
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Salzburg Sound of Music Tour
You might recognize Salzburg as the backdrop of "The Sound of Music." On guided tour around the city, you'll see famous landmarks from the film, including the Mirabell Gardens, and the ornate fountain.
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Day 5: Munich
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
Take a walking tour of Munich
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Munich Cathedral
- New Town Hall
- Hofbräuhaus
Take an excursion to Dachau
Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
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Day 6: Munich • Tyrol region
Travel via Neuschwanstein to the Tyrol region
Take an excursion to Linderhof
Visit Linderhof Palace
Stop for a photo as you catch a glimpse of Neuschwanstein Castle
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Day 7: Tyrol region • Liechtenstein • Lucerne
Travel via Liechtenstein to Lucerne
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Day 8: Lucerne
Take a cruise on Lake Lucerne
Take a walking tour of Lucerne
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Kapellbrücke
- Lake Lucerne
Ride to the top of a Swiss mountain
Explore on your own orAdd 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
Visit Heidelberg Castle and its famous wine barrel
Take a walking tour of Heidelberg
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Rhineland
Travel to Rhineland
Enjoy a Rhine River cruise
Take a walking tour of Koblenz
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Day 11: Rhineland
Take an excursion to Bonn and Cologne
See Bonn
Visit the Haus der Geschichte
Visit the Haribo Factory Store
Visit Cologne Cathedral
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Austria
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Day 2: Vienna
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 3: Vienna
Visit Schönbrunn Palace
Take a guided tour of Vienna
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Ringstrasse
- Parliament building
- Neues Rathaus
- Hofburg Palace
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Viennese waltz dancing
Experience the elegance and grandeur of the traditional Austrian waltz, the world’s oldest form of ballroom dance. During an optional two-and-a-half-hour lesson, you’ll discover the long and complex relationship between dance and city as you learn to turn and step with the best.
Enjoy a Wiener schnitzel dinner
Enjoy an evening of classical music
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Day 4: Vienna • Salzburg • Munich
Travel via Salzburg to Munich
Orient yourself to the city of Salzburg with your Tour Director
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Salzburg Sound of Music Tour
You might recognize Salzburg as the backdrop of "The Sound of Music." On guided tour around the city, you'll see famous landmarks from the film, including the Mirabell Gardens, and the ornate fountain.
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Day 5: Munich
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
Take a walking tour of Munich
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Munich Cathedral
- New Town Hall
- Hofbräuhaus
Take an excursion to Dachau
Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
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Day 6: Munich • Tyrol region
Travel via Neuschwanstein to the Tyrol region
Take an excursion to Linderhof
Visit Linderhof Palace
Stop for a photo as you catch a glimpse of Neuschwanstein Castle
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Day 7: Tyrol region • Liechtenstein • Lucerne
Travel via Liechtenstein to Lucerne
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Day 8: Lucerne
Take a cruise on Lake Lucerne
Take a walking tour of Lucerne
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Kapellbrücke
- Lake Lucerne
Ride to the top of a Swiss mountain
Explore on your own orAdd 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
Visit Heidelberg Castle and its famous wine barrel
Take a walking tour of Heidelberg
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Rhineland
Travel to Rhineland
Enjoy a Rhine River cruise
Take a walking tour of Koblenz
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Day 11: Rhineland
Take an excursion to Bonn and Cologne
See Bonn
Visit the Haus der Geschichte
Visit the Haribo Factory Store
Visit Cologne Cathedral
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (10 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; 2 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director (4 with extension); 1 walking tour
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Entrances
Schönbrunn Palace; Classical concert in Vienna; Dachau; Linderhof Palace (pending availability); Heidelberg Castle wine barrel; Swiss Alps experience (with extension: Rhine River cruise; Cologne Cathedral; Museum of German History)
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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.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.
