10 DAYS TOUR OF THE ALPS The splendour of Liechtenstein’s mountain scenery. Yours to enjoy on Day 3 of the tour!

ITINERARY Day 1: Welcome to Munich. Welcome to the tour! After arriving in Munich, make your way to our hotel, where your tour leader will assist you with check-in. If you’ve got time, explore Munich - a city that combines a sense of age-old tradition, folklore and a certain cosiness with sleek, modern aesthetics and high-powered industry. Tonight, join up with the rest of the group as we enjoy a traditional Bavarian beer hall dinner! Private airport transfer. Dinner, overnight accommodation.

Day 2: Visit Neuschwanstein Castle & Innsbruck. Let’s hit the road! Our first stop today is Neuschwanstein Castle, a 19th Century hilltop castle built by Ludwig II of Bavaria. This incredible castle looks like it’s straight out of a fairy tale - which incidentally isn’t far from the truth: Neuschwanstein Castle served as the inspiration for the famous Disneyland castle. After touring the interior of this amazing building, we’ll head to Innsbruck, Austria, where we’ll enjoy some free time. And that’s just as well - Inns- bruck has so much to offer! Home to Austria’s third-largest student population, there’s no shortage of vibrant bars and beer gardens to enjoy. But there are also medieval lanes to wander down, Habsburg palaces to explore, and a certain architectural masterpiece by Zaha Hadid, who left her mark Day 4: Free day in Switzerland. on Innsbruck with the famous Bergisel ski jump. This is Today, you have the option of joining our excursion up to where the modern urban environment meets the outdoors - Jungfraujoch, the highest train station in Europe! The train why not take our optional cable car excursion to the peak of journey itself is unforgettable, as you wind your way through Nordkette for stunning Alpine views? Alternatively, you can some of the most picturesque mountain scenery in Switzer- visit the town square and its famous Goldenes Dachl (Gold- land. See quaint little villages nestled beneath the craggy en Roof) or, for something a little different, the Swarovski peaks above, and look out for mountain streams cascading Crystal Museum! down the mountainside. The final stretch of the train-ride Breakfast, overnight accommodation. takes you literally through the mountain, and, when you emerge, the view from the top is spectacular - provided Day 3: Visit Liechtenstein, Lucerne & Interlaken. it’s a clear day, of course! At this height, there’s year-round We hope you’re ready for a day of incredible scenery! First snow, so you’ll be able to have snow-ball fights and build up is the Alpine principality of Liechtenstein, the sixth- snowmen even in the height of summer. This is one part of smallest country in the world, governed by a monarch the journey that is definitely not to be missed! who lives in a Gothic hilltop castle. Stopping in the capital Breakfast, overnight accommodation. Vaduz, we’ll have some time to stroll around and enjoy the scenery. This tiny country is only the size of Manhattan, but Day 5: Visit The Italian Lakes. it’s skyscrapers of a different sort that dominate the skyline. Another incredible scenic drive is on the way, so keep those Next up, we’ll head into Switzerland, driving passed stun- cameras at the ready. Today, we leave the Swiss Alps and ning mountain vistas and four beautiful lakes as we make wind our way toward Italy’s Lake District, stopping at fa- our way to the city of Lucerne, a city with all the ingredi- mous Lake Como. An enormous expanse of water fringed by ents that make for a beautiful Swiss city: sparkling lakes, picturesque scattered villages, it’s perhaps not surprising a towering alpine skyline and an incredibly well-preserved that one of the villages, Laglio, is where George Clooney has Aldstadt (Old Town). With covered bridges - check out the a luxurious villa. The afternoon is yours in the Italian Lake stunning Chapel bridge lined with flowers - brightly-co- District. Enjoy local food, go for a stroll or just find a com- loured houses and delightful waterfront promenades, it’ll be fortable spot to enjoy the view. Surely, this is the epicentre difficult not to fall head-over-heels for Lucerne. Continuing of ‘La Dolce Vita’! on to Interlaken, we’ll spend the night in the Swiss Alps in Breakfast, dinner, overnight accommodation. preparation for a full day of adventure tomorrow! Breakfast, dinner, overnight accommodation. Day 6: Visit Pisa and Florence. pine Lakes and Mountains tour! Home to a huge monastery, Leaving the jet-set life behind, today, we indulge in some se- Andechs is also the best place to stop for Eisbein (shoulder rious sight-seeing! First off, we’ll stop at the famous Leaning of pork) - that delicious German delicacy that goes perfectly Tower of Pisa. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with the with a frosty German beer! You will have the chance to eat neighbouring cathedral, cemetery and baptistery, this 56m, a hearty lunch in Andechs, enjoying the Alpine countryside 840 year old Bell tower draws millions of visitors from all views before returning finally to Munich for our final night of over the globe, namely for one thing... to have their picture the tour. taken pretending to push the tower back up! So get creative, Breakfast, overnight accommodation. get into position - these snaps are always the most memo- rable - and make sure you share your favourites on our Day 9: Free day in Munich Facebook page! It is then a short drive to Florence, where Spend your day shopping around Mariahilf street or one of your local Italian guide can’t wait to show you around. The the major department stores. If you are after bargains head Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio and Santa to Ingolstadt Village Outlet mall with more than 110 brand Croce Basilica all feature in this guided tour, as well as stores with savings of up to 60% off the regular prices. many other works of art - the street sculptures are amazing! Alternatively you can also take one of our optional tours and With some free time after the tour, why not wander along spend your day exploring Munich and its vicinity. the river? Check out the world-famous leather markets if Breakfast, overnight accommodation. you want some high-quality Italian fashion! It is then time to wind down and give yourself a break from the buzz and Day 10: Depart from Munich noise of the big cities. Tonight you will head to your accom- After breakfast your private transfer will take you to the modation in the beautiful Tuscan hills. airport for your flight back home. In case your fllight is in Breakfast, dinner, overnight accommodation. the afternoon or in the evening you can do some last minute shopping, visit galleries or museums or even take one of our Day 7: Visit Verona & Venice. haf day optional tours. We continue with more Italian attractions today, leaving the Breakfast. Private airport transfer. hills of Tuscany behind us and stopping first in Verona, the city where Shakespeare set his immortal tragedy Romeo WHAT’S INCLUDED and Juliet. You will get a glimpse of Juliet’s balcony, where Romeo is said to have wooed his lover. Your tour leader will • 9 nights’ accommodation in twin rooms. Single travellers also show you Verona Arena - this incredibly well preserved have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a Roman amphitheatre was built in the 1st Century and is private room still in use today. With some free time in Verona, you can • 9 breakfasts, 4 dinners. choose to go into the Arena, visit the famous street markets • 10 Experiences (including guided walking tours, orientation for a spot of souvenir shopping, or visit the many historic walks, driving tours of cities plus other exciting experiences). sites, including the ornate Romanesque San Zeno Maggiore • Free Wi-fi in all hotels Church, or the Ponte Scaligero and Ponte Pietra bridges. • Modern air conditioned coach with reclining seats, TV for Then, we’re off to Venice! This unique city straddles 118 showing DVDs, and toilet. islands, and is known for its canals, gondolas, Venetian • Return private airport transfer on the first and the last day. masks, piazzas, art, traditional glass and lace making. On • Services of your tour leader from day one till day eight, arrival, your tour leader will escort you on an orientation who will be on hand with advice and tips to ensure that walking tour of the city, so you can use your free time in you get the most from your trip. the early evening to explore properly. Get your cameras • All taxes and fees ready for the world famous St Marks Square, Grand Canal • Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days) and Rialto Bridge, and more! The whole of Venice is marked • A complimentary memorable gift of your once in a lifetime trip. as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which indicates the level historical significance this city carries. The evening is ACCOMMODATION yours to enjoy authentic Italian delights, with hundreds of fantastic local restaurants and bars to choose from. After MUNICH ITALIAN LAKE DISTRICT an espresso, don’t miss the opportunity to explore Venice Azimut City Ost Hotel Stazione the traditional way - from the canals. Relax and glide on a A&O Munich Laim Hotel Lovere Resort & Spa gondola ride - if you are lucky, the gondolier may sing to you Hotel Continental to make the trip even more special! INNSBRUCK Breakfast, overnight accommodation. Hotel Sailor TUSCANY Alphotel Hotel Massimo D’Azeglio Day 8: Visit the Dolomit National Park, Andechs & return Hotel Alpinpark Hotel Autopark to Munich. Hotel Raffaello Leaving Italy in our wake, we’ll wind our way back to Munich SWITZERLAND today, but not before some more epic sights! It won’t be Hotel Schönbühl VENICE long before we’re back in the mountains, driving through the Swiss Youth Hostel Interlaken Hotel Centrale Dolomit National Park. We’ll also have a comfort stop here, Alpenrose Residence Elite giving you ample time to take in the spectacular views. Our Hotel Baren, Ringgenberg NH Venezia Congress Center next stop is the monastery town of Andechs, something of Hotel Oberland Hotel San Guiliano an undiscovered gem, and a totally unique feature of our Al- Ibis Budget Lucerne Hotel Venezia