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OKTOBERFEST THE GERMANIC EXPERIENCE Discovering Bavarian Germany & Imperial 11 Days, Departing 22 September 2019

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Munich: A private invitation to exclusive seating in the renowned Ochsenbraterei Tent. Sit back and experience the festive atmosphere of this once in a lifetime event Maria Gern Church & Watzmann Mountain, Germany and enjoy a three course dinner, a dedicated host and savour the Bavarian Beer!

Munich: Join special guest Patrick DAY 1: SUNDAY, 22 SEP 2019 DAY 3: TUESDAY, 24 SEP 2019 von Richthofen, a direct descendant of Welcome to (2 nights) Journey to Manfred von Richthofen, otherwise known On arrival at Berlin’s Tegel Airport, transfers A short drive south brings you to Dresden - as ‘The Red Baron’, for an unforgettable leave for the hotel at 10:30 & 12:30. This known as ‘Florence on the Elbe’. Join a Local conversation and a Celebration Dinner. afternoon, perhaps visit the KaDeWe Expert to see the splendours of the city. From department store, the shopping centre of the Frauenkirche, which has risen again from Dresden: Dinner in Eckberg Castle. West Berlin - which during 40 years of division, the destruction of World War II, walk past ‘The Home to one of the most exclusive became the shop window of the West. Later, Procession of the Dukes’, a mosaic of colossal restaurants and hotels in Germany with join your Travel Director for a Welcome proportions on the Royal Palace façade. See views over the Elbe Valley. Reception with the opportunity to mingle over the enormous cathedral, Semper Opera House a pleasant evening of dinner and wine. and Baroque Zwinger Palace. Tonight we’ll go to A river cruise along the stunning Melk: Hotel: Steigenberger Hotel, Berlin historic Eckberg Castle. Built in 1861, the Castle Wachau Valley and sample wine from a Meals: Welcome Reception and Dinner is home to one of the most exclusive restaurant/ vineyard in the same region. hotels in Germany. You’ll dine like Queens and DAY 2: MONDAY, 23 SEP 2019 Kings in the famous Garden Hall and enjoy A concert of classic Viennese : Discover Berlin stunning views of the gardens and the uniquely music and dance combined with a Marvel this morning at the landmarks of the beautiful Elbe valley. delicious meal of traditional Austrian fare. old East and West sections of Berlin during Hotel: Vienna House QF Dresden your sightseeing with a Local Expert. See the Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Dinner with Wine Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden and the Reichstag Building which were all major points DAY 4: WEDNESDAY, 25 SEP 2019 TOP RATED HIGHLIGHTS of focus in 1990 during the reunification of East Journey to Munich (3 nights) In Nuremberg witness the charming blend of Visit the town of Nuremberg • Visit the and West Germany. Also see the Tiergarten and stone and timbered dwellings in the Old Town as BMW Museum in Munich • Visit the Kurfürstendamm famous for its shopping and well as the massive ramparts, perhaps shop for imposing Hohensalzburg Fortress • Visit entertainment. Stop a while on Museum Island delicious Lebkuchen (gingerbread)? Continue Hitler’s infamous retreat ‘Eagles Nest’ before enjoying an afternoon at leisure in this across the Danube to Munich, the capital of • Breathtaking scenic drive through once divided city. the state of Bavaria, lying near the feet of the Berchtesgaden countryside to Maria Gern Meals: Buffet Breakfast German Alps. At night, perhaps consider dinner chapel • Visit the grand Schonbrunn at one of Munich’s famous ‘Bier Kellers’? Palace and gardens in Vienna Hotel: Roomers Munich, Autograph Collection Meals: Buffet Breakfast DAY 5: THURSDAY, 26 SEP 2019 DAY 8: SUNDAY, 29 SEP 2019 capital’s architectural masterpieces, including Oktoberfest Experience Explore Berchtesgaden the Opera House, magnificent Hofburg Imperial Be welcomed into fun loving Munich for an Our day trip today takes us into ‘real’ Alpine Residence and Parliament Building. Demel is a orientation which shows you the Feldernhalle Bavaria.Drive over the German border, past well-known Viennese institution for its cakes and on the Odeonsplatz, the Palace of the Dukes picturesque farmhouses and villages to pastries. Previous noble customers include Empress of Wittelsbach, English Garden, Hofbrauhaus, Obersalzberg. Nearly 75 years ago, this small Elizabeth and Princess Pauline von Metternich. St Peters Church and the famous Marienplatz. mountain paradise was the summer playground Enjoy coffee and cake in one of the splendid Munich hosts the most famous beer festival for top Nazi brass. Here we will transfer to special dining rooms to begin your leisurely afternoon in the world – Oktoberfest! The beer festival coaches for the scenic drive up the mountain in this imperial city. As night falls, experience an has been running since 1810 and now sees over to Hitler’s notorious “Eagle’s Nest”. Used as a extraordinary concert of Viennese classical music. 6 million visitors each year. This afternoon restaurant since the 50’s, there are splendid views The best-loved works of Johann Strauss and enjoy the festival atmosphere, amusement through the arches up to the ‘Hohen Goll’ and Mozart, performed by highly acclaimed soloists rides, entertainment, beer and local Bavarian across the snow capped peaks. A breathtaking and dancers, are combined with a delicious meal of specialities for dinner! With tables reserved in the drive to appreciate the picturesque scenery of traditional Austrian fare, with drinks included. Ochsenbraterei Tent, your dedicated host will the region takes us past hill tops and mountain Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Celebration Dinner ensure a memorable time is had by all. villages. We stop at the Maria Gern Church and DAY 11: WEDNESDAY, 02 OCT 2019 Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Dinner with Wine take a look inside before looping back to Salzburg. Auf Wiedersehen Vienna Meals: Buffet Breakfast DAY 6: FRIDAY, 27 SEP 2019 Your journey concludes after breakfast with Visit the BMW Museum DAY 9: MONDAY, 30 SEP 2019 transfers arriving at Vienna Airport at 07:00 After a relaxed start, take the opportunity Journey to Vienna (2 nights) and 09:00. to travel through time and experience the Cross the Austrian border and head east through Meals: Buffet Breakfast fascinating world of BMW, with a history the rolling countryside to stop in the shadow of the spanning 9 decades. See some of the most great Monastery of Melk. Join a river cruise along famous and valuable automobiles, motorcycles the stunning Wachau Valley, where the Danube and engines during a tour of the museum. In meanders below forested cliffs, topped with the evening, join special guest - Patrick von picturesque churches and ruined castles. Pass the Richthofen, a descendent of Manfred von fortress of Dürnstein, where Richard the Lionheart Richthofen otherwise known as ‘The Red Baron’, languished in prison until discovered by his faithful for an unforgettable dinner. Welsh minstrel, then alight beneath the vine laden Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Dinner with Wine cliffs of Krems. Immerse yourself in the vineyards and cellars of the local winery to learn about and DAY 7: SATURDAY, 28 SEP 2019 sample the unique Wachau style wine. Finally head Journey to Salzburg (2 nights) for the Austrian capital, and to our central hotel. A short drive over the Austrian border leads Hotel: Renaissance Vienna to Salzburg. A city steeped in musical history, Meals: Buffet Breakfast a Local Expert will introduce you to the city renowned for Mozart and not forgetting the DAY 10: TUESDAY, 01 OCT 2019 Sound of Music. The gardens of the Mirabell Discover Vienna Palace, the imposing Hohensalzburg Fortress, Much of Vienna’s present day charm is due to the the cathedral in the old town, Mozart’s birthplace long reign of the Habsburgs, so in the morning, join and the locations which brought the city alive a Local Expert for a guided visit of Maria Theresa’s ‘with the Sound of Music’. Later the city is yours Schönbrunn Palace and formal gardens. Then get to explore. your camera ready for a drive around the famous Hotel: Imlauer & Brau Ring Road. This grand boulevard, built along the Meals: Buffet Breakfast lines of the old city walls, showcases many of the

2 Oktoberfest Experience BERLIN (Days 1 & 2)

DRESDEN GERMANY (Day 3) REASONS TO 1 CHOOSE INSIGHT 1. Premium accommodation in the best locations 2. Business class comfort onboard your 40 seater luxury air conditioned coach Melk 2 VIENNA 3. Included airport transfer service (Days 9, 10 & 11) on first and last day of journey MUNICH 3 AUSTRIA (Days 4, 5 & 6) 2 4. Hotel and restaurant tips included SALZBURG (Days 7 & 8) 5. Concierge service and luggage handling Oktoberfest Tent, Munich, Germany

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