Barefoot Becky Presents AlpineEuropean Oktoberfest Adventure Tour SeptemberSeptember 24 - October15 - 26, 2020 3, 2017 From$4,095 $2,975 per per person, person, double double occupancyoccupancy From the Fox Valley Including air transportation from Chicago ! Tour Highlights • Imperial city of Vienna • Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace • Melk Abbey • Danube River Cruise • Agriculture in the Austrian Tyrol • Knodelfest - Dumpling Festival • Local music & dancing • Hitler's Eagles Nest • Munich’s famous Oktoberfest • Switzerland’s lakeside city of Lucerne • Germany’s mysterious Black Forest • Klosterbrau Brewery • First class hotels • Deluxe motor coach • 19 meals • Plus much more Tues., Sept. 15 - CHICAGO / EN ROUTE Sun. Sept. 20 - ZELL AM SEE (Eagles Nest) Today we depart Chicago’s O’Hare International A magical day is in store for us, as we drive into Airport on our flight to Vienna, Austria. (I) Berchtesgaden Land. The combination of lakes and mountains makes this corner of Germany one Wed., Sept. 16 - VIENNA of the most beautiful in all of Europe. We make a This morning we arrive in the Imperial City of Vi- stop in Berchtesgaden where we have time to ex- enna, capital of Austria. Known as the “City Of plore this medieval village with over 900 years of Music,” that inspired the creative genius of Mo- history. Next, we drive to the base of Mt. zart, Beethoven and Strauss. Our sightseeing tour Kehlstein, where we board a special postal bus for through this “City of Waltzes” will visit both pal- a trip up the serpent-like Kehlsteinstraße, one of aces and churches…we’ll see the magnificent the most magnificent mountain roads in the world. Gothic Cathedral of St. Stephen’s and the Belve- Next, we enter a great tunnel on our way to the dere Palace. We will drive along the Ringstrasse elevator that will transport us through the moun- to view the famous monuments including the Par- tain to arrive at Kehlsteinhaus, Hitler's Eagle’s liament, and State Opera House. (B,D) Nest as named by the Allied Forces. From here, there is a magnificent view of the surrounding Thurs., Sept. 17 - VIENNA Alps. (B) Today we walk in the footsteps of the Empress Maria Teresa as we tour the amazing Schönbrunn Mon., Sept. 21 - ZELL AM SEE / GARMISCH Palace. This afternoon is free in Vienna to enjoy We will begin our day by traveling to Innsbruck, one the famous Viennese coffee shops or stroll the the capital of the Austrian Tyrol, where we’ll see pedestrian area. (B) the Wilten Basilica, one of the finest Rococo churches in the northern Tyrol, and the Triumphal Fri., Sept. 18 - VIENNA / ZELL AM SEE Arch, which marks the beginning of the Maria- We depart Vienna today and explore the beautiful Theresien-Strasse. Once in the Old Town we’ll see Wachau Valley. Enjoy a cruise on the Danube the 15th and 16th century houses, the Old Town River passing rolling hills, vineyards and fortress- Hall and Belfry, and the Little Golden Roof, a es. Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in the charming structure built by Friedrich the Penni- castle above the town of Dürnstein. We arrive in the less to end jokes about his poverty. Free time will town of Melk to visit the imposing 900-year-old Benedic- also be set aside to explore the picturesque quarter tine Abbey, a breathtaking example of baroque enclosed by the ring of streets known as the Moat, architecture, which overlooks the town from its now a pedestrian zone. Afterward board a our dramatic hilltop location. After our visit to Melk, train for a scenic journey into the Tyrolean and we’ll return to our motor coach and make our way Bavaria Alps to arrive in the Bavarian resort town into the heart of the Austrian Alps to the resort of Garmisch. (B,D) village of Zell Am See. (B,D) Tues., Sept. 22 - GARMISCH Sat. Sept. 19 - ZELL AM SEE Today, we visit Munich, the capital city of Bavaria This morning we begin with a visit to a local farm and the heart of artistic Germany. Cheerful and where we learn about agriculture in the Austrian vivacious, boasting magnificent architecture from Tyrol. A short drive takes us to the village of St. Bavaria’s royal past, and we’ll experience it all. Johann to experience the world's largest dumpling We begin with a visit to the Marienplatz to wit- festival - Knödelfest. Of all the events in Tirol, ness the chiming of the “Glockenspiel” displaying a the Knödelfest in St. Johann is the one which, by medieval tournament and dance. Next, we visit tradition, tastes the best. For over thirty years the the world famous Oktoberfest that is celebrated at St. Johann people have been dressing the longest the “Wies’n” Fair Grounds. Ten huge festival dumpling table in the world, where every year tents of the seven Munich breweries welcome visi- 26,000 dumplings are served, in over twenty tors and the lively brass bands add to the over- different varieties. Five music groups provide a whelmingly happy sounds of this world-famous fantastic atmosphere and great entertainment. festival. Lunch and fun are included this after- Next, we visit the town of Oberndorf where we will noon. Later today we return to the Bavarian Alps enjoy a Tyrolean evening of local music, dancing, and our hotel. (B,L) and dinner. (B,D) Wed., Sept. 23 - TYROL / BLACK FOREST Fri., Sept. 25 - BLACK FOREST / FRANKFURT Today we make our way through the Bavarian Today, will take us through the mysterious Black Alps passing the town of Fussen where we make a Forest, passing pretty timber-framed houses, photo stop of Neuschwanstein Palace. Leaving numerous abbeys, and castles set in idyllic Fussen, we’ll travel the German Alpine Road that valleys. Our first stop is the town of Triberg, takes us across the Bavarian countryside where where we can follow the historical trail of the local farmers have made their mountain paradise clock carriers with a visit to the Black Forest into the great cheese manufacturing area of Ger- Museum specializing in the exhibition of many to the shores of Lake Constance. We contin- traditional costumes and local craftwork. Then ue along the shores of Lake Constance into the we’re headed to Gutach to visit the open air Black Southern Black Forest and our hotel. (B,D) Forest Folklore and Farmhouse Museum to learn about the over 200 year history of farming in this Thurs., Sept. 24 - BLACK FOREST (Taste of fascinating region. Next we visit the village of Switzerland) Alpirsbach, situated on the Kinzig River and We enjoy a taste of Switzerland as we drive into home to Alpirsbach Monastery. The monks began the Swiss Alps to the shores of Lake Lucerne and brewing beer in the middle ages, and in 1877 the city of Lucerne. We will enjoy an introductory Johann Gottfried Glauner re-opened the tour of Lucerne that will start at the Spreuer Klosterbrau, which is operated today by fourth Bridge whose painted gables portray the “Dance of generation Glauners. We’ll enjoy a tour of the Death” paintings on wood in the triangles formed brewery museum and learn about the traditional by the roof beams that depict the history of the art of brewing, as well as enjoy a fresh brew of the city of Lucerne and Switzerland. Our walking Alpirsbacher Klosterbräu. This afternoon we tour will continue through the Old Town with its continue to Frankfurt for our final dinner. (B,D) charming houses, painted facades and flower- decked fountains before ending with a view of the Sat., Sept. 26 - FRANKFURT / USA famous Lion Monument hewn out of natural rock Today we drive to Frankfurt’s International Air- in memory of the Swiss Guard. The afternoon is port for our flight returning us to Chicago. (B,I) free to enjoy the scenery of this famous lakeside resort. We return to the Black Forest in the late * * * Welcome Home * * * afternoon. (B,D) I = In-flight meal, B = Breakfast, L = Lunch D = Dinner Don’t be surprised if you get to dance to the music of Barefoot Becky along the way. Special activities are in the works! Tour Price Includes: Economy class air transportation by scheduled flights traveling en-route Chicago/Vienna - Frankfurt/Chicago. Meals and light beverages served during our flights according to airline schedules. Transportation by deluxe private motor coach with accompanying English-speaking Tour Escort. Accommodations at first class hotels in twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower. Breakfast each day at your hotel, one lunch and evening dinners as indicated in the tour itinerary. Sightseeing as detailed in the tour itinerary including guide service and applicable entrance fees. Luggage handling and porterage charges for one suitcase per person at hotels. Taxes for included ground services, and airline taxes and security fees estimated @ $120 per person . The Vacation Price Does Not Include: Items of a personal nature such as passport fees; laundry and cleaning; telephone calls; optional tours and excursions; tips to the Tour Escort, Motor coach drivers and local guides, tips to hotel staff; luggage handling at airports; personal travel protection; meals other than those stated above. TOUR CONDITIONS TOUR DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT: Payment is accepted by personal or bank checks. For credit card payments, please add a 3.5% service fee to all transactions. YOU WILL BE INVOICED FOR THE BALANCE OF PAYMENT DUE ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY, June 12, 2020. ARRANGEMENTS: The tour price is based on a minimum participation of 30 persons and includes planning, and operational charges and is quoted on the current rate of exchange, tariff rates and airfares in effect as of March 20, 2019.