Jewels of Bavaria & Austria
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- Begin and end your vacation in the Bavarian capital of Munich, where the beer flows all year long!
- Explore two of Germany's famous castles built by King Ludwig II: Neuschwanstein and Linderhof.
- Gaze up at Mount Zugspitze, Germany's tallest mountain, in the alpine town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
- Cross the German border into Austria and explore two of its historic highlights: Salzburg and Innsbruck!
- In Berchtesgadener Land, see the famous Konigssee, perhaps Germany’s most photogenic lake.
- Take the ultimate Germany and Austria roadtrip! Spend seven nights driving the Autobahn to fabulous cities, towns, countryside, lakes, and more.
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- Round-trip economy class airfare to Munich (MUC)
- Automatic, economy-sized rental car for 7 nights, including unlimited mileage, air conditioning & mandatory insurances Pick up and drop off at Munich Airport 7 nights accommodation in the following hotels, or similar: 1 night in Munich at the Arthotel Munich
- 1 night in Fussen at the Villa Toscana
- 1 night in Innsbruck at the Ramada Innsbruck Tivoli
- 2 nights in Salzburg at the Star Inn Hotel Premium Salzburg Gablerbrau, by Quality
- 1 night in Berchtesgaden at the Alpinhotel Berchtesgaden
- 1 night in Munich at the Arthotel Munich Breakfast daily
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Say "willkommen" to Germany! Upon arrival in Munich, pick up your rental car and drive to your accommodation in the Bavarian capital. The remainder of the day is yours to explore Munich. The city is home to famous attractions like the Marienplatz, the Viktualie...
Leave Munich today and drive approximately 80 miles to Fussen. Along the way, you won't want to miss two splendid castles built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria (also known as the "Mad King“). Visit the jaw dropping Neuschwanstein Castle, which inspired Disney's Sl...
Today, you will continue on to Innsbruck! Located in western Austria and surrounded by high mountains, Innsbruck is an enchanting city to explore. Spend the evening strolling around, perhaps even visiting the World of Swarovski Crystals!
Say goodbye to Innsbruck and hello to baroque Salzburg, the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart! Check into your accommodation, then wander through the picturesque old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Today you have a full free day to explore Salzburg! Perhaps you can begin at Salzburg's dominating landmark, Festung Hohensalzburg, Central Europe’s largest intact fortress with fantastic views of the city.
Another city highlight is Mozart's Geburt...
After breakfast, leave Salzburg and drive approximately 20 miles to Berchtesgaden in Germany, a typical alpine village at the foot of the Watzmann Mountain.
Take your pick of things to do in Berchtesgaden. Put on a pair of overalls and take a tiny train ...
In the morning, leave Berchtesgaden and drive approximately 100 miles back to Munich. On the way, consider a stop at Chiemsee, a freshwater lake that is often called "the Bavarian Sea."
Arrive in Munich in the afternoon and the spend the remainder of the...
Your Germany-Austria vacation ends today. At the appropriate time, drive to Munich airport, drop off your rental car, and transfer to your gate for your flight home.
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