Jim Gold International Folk Dance Tours , , Liechtenstein, Switzerland

Folk Dance and Yodeling Tour!

Munich, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Swiss , Lucerne, Zurich

June 14-27, 2023

Led by Jim Gold, Lee Otterholt and Lee Friedman i Dance with folk dance groups in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland i Visit Bavarian Alps, Swiss Alps, castles, mountains, charming towns i Yodeling Festival in Switzerland i Land and Air price includes round-trip airfare, city tours, transfers, transfers, hotels, two meals daily, and our own private bus. Itinerary Day 1: June 14, Wednesday: Depart on airlines of your choice or with our group to Munich Day 2 - June 15, Thursday: ARRIVAL MUNICH Arrival in Munich, check in and welcome dinner. Day 3: June 16, Friday: MUNICH Morning tour of Munich, then afternoon drive towards the Alps – check in and dinner Dachau visit if you wish, of course a somber experience. Overnight in Munich Day 4: June 17, Saturday: OBERAMMERGAU AREA Walking tour of Oberammergau village. Travel to Linderhof castle, built by King Ludwig II of . Meet with local folk dance group. Overnight in Munich. . Day 5: June 18, Sunday: OBERAMMERGAU AREA Visit Neuschwanstein castle, most famous of the Alpine castles. Meet local folk dancers. Day 6: June 19, Monday: OBERAMMERGAU – SALZBURG Travel through scenic foothills of the Alps. Arrival in Salzburg. Walking tour in this city of Mozart’s birth. Free time to stroll through Getreidegasse. Dinner with music and songs from the Sound of Music. Day 7: June 20, Tuesday: SALZBURG – INNSBRUCK AREA Stops at Lake Fuschl and Lake Wolfgang before traveling to the Eagle’s Nest. Great views. Famous for Nazi Germany’s Alpine fortress at the foot of the mountain. Travel to province of . Evening enjoy Alpine Folklore with music and songs. Day 8: June 21, Wedesday: INNSBRUCK AREA Walking tour of Tyrol capital. Ride the Gondola up the mountain to enjoy amazing views. Meet with a local folk dance group to learn about local folklore culture. Day 9: June 22, Thursday: INNSBRUCK AREA Another great day in the Alps as we see the Swarovski Crystal World. Then on to Castle Ambras with its medieval exhibits . Visit with local producer of folk costumes followed by meeting with local folk dance group. Day 10: June 23, Friday INNSBRUCK – LIECHTENSTEIN – CENTRAL SWITZERLAND We head west across the Arlberg mountain to , Austria’s most western province. Stop for lunch in Liechtenstein. On to Switzerland to enjoy the Yodel Festival and learn about this unique art of singing, typical for the Alpine regions of the country.

Day 11: June 24, Saturday: CENTRAL SWITZERLAND Take part in the Festival events, enjoy the competitions, Alphorn blowers, flag throwers, presenting their unique skills along with yodeling performances. Mingle with the locals, admire the typical costumes. We’ll also tour some local villages. Day 12 : June 25, Sunday: CENTRAL SWITZERLAND Festival concludes with the final parade. Dinner with a local folk dance group. Day 13 : June 26, Monday: CENTRAL SWITZERLAND – ZURICH Morning city tour of Zurich including Lake Zurich, Opera and Grossmuenster Church. Enjoy a stroll down Bahnhofstrasse, Europe’s most expensive shopping street. Farewell dinner with many new friends from our wonderful trip. Day 14 – June 27, Tuesday: ZURICH – USA After breakfast transfer to airport for flight home.

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Land only: $4795 Land and Air $5995

REGISTRATION FORM: Enclosed is my registration deposit of $200 per person. Single supplement: $890. Additional charges: $145 hotel taxes and service. Gratuities and drinks during meals not included. Program subject to change without notice. Cancellations 90 days prior to departure: Total refund. Less than 90 days: No refund. Travel insurance recommended. Total balance due April 1, 2023.

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