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Chapel Bridge, Lucerne<br />
26 Day Grand Alpine Adventure Tour & Jewels of Europe River Cruise continued<br />
This delightful town on the Inn River is sandwiched<br />
between towering mountain ranges to the north<br />
and south and prospered due to its strategic position<br />
at the head of the Brenner Pass to Italy. We visit the<br />
impressive baroque Wilten Basilica, the recently built<br />
ski-jump and of course the old town including the<br />
famous Golden Roof, built to cover the Emperor in<br />
1500. Overnight Stay: Hotel Europa Tyrol. Meals: FB,D<br />
Day 9 Innsbruck – Munich <strong>Scenic</strong> EnrichThis<br />
morning visit Swarovski World, a museum built<br />
marking the 100 year anniversary of the company,<br />
where you will be amazed by the Crystal<br />
sculptures. Astonishing scenery awaits as we drive<br />
through towering peaks into Bavarian Germany,<br />
arriving in Schwangau to see the majestic spires of<br />
Neuschwanstein Castle piercing through woods on<br />
the nearby mountainside. We board our horse and<br />
carriage and are driven up to the Castle entrance,<br />
where we enjoy an Included guided tour of the<br />
ornately carved and decorated apartments of ‘Mad’<br />
King Ludwig. Descending the mountain, there is time<br />
to enjoy Schwangau before we pass beautifully painted<br />
chalets and alpine pastures en-route to the village of<br />
Oberammergau, site of the Passion Play which has<br />
taken place every 10 years since 1634. We continue<br />
along the famous Romantic road before reaching the<br />
Bavarian capital, Munich. Two Night Stay: Le Meridien.<br />
Meals: FB,HD<br />
Day 10 Munich On our Included guided walking<br />
tour we visit the heart of old Munich, the Marienplatz,<br />
a large open square with the Marien column in the<br />
centre, where we see the famous Glockenspiel on<br />
the Town Hall play. Radiating from the Marienplatz<br />
are gorgeous examples of Romanesque and Baroque<br />
churches including the Peterskirche and Frauenkirche.<br />
At the nearby victuals market, which has been<br />
operating for 100 years, local delicacies and souvenirs<br />
are available. Choose one of the Included <strong>Scenic</strong><br />
FreeChoice options: (1) BMW world showcasing<br />
its wide collections of cars and designs; or (2) head<br />
to nearby Dachau concentration camp for chilling<br />
reminders of the events of World War II. Meals: FB<br />
Day 11 Munich – Salzburg On our morning<br />
drive we visit Hitler’s favourite summer resort,<br />
perched atop a mountain in the Berchtesgaden<br />
National Park. The scenery from the terrace of his<br />
Eagles Nest is simply stunning. We continue our<br />
journey to Salzburg, famous for its onion shaped<br />
domes and charming courtyards all dwarfed by<br />
the imposing fortress. The history and sights of<br />
this baroque city are revealed during an Included<br />
guided walking tour of the atmospheric old town<br />
which will include the mighty cathedral, see Mozart’s<br />
birthplace and many of the locations used during the<br />
fi lming of ‘The Sound of Music’, such as the Mirabell<br />
Palace and gardens. Tonight we celebrate a Highlight<br />
Dinner at the famous Stiftkeller St Peter. Established<br />
by Benedictine Monks in AD 803, it is the oldest<br />
restaurant in Austria and has had guests such as<br />
Charlemagne and Christopher Columbus dine here<br />
throughout history. Overnight Stay: Sheraton Salzburg.<br />
Meals: FB,HD<br />
Day 12 Salzburg – Budapest Today we<br />
venture into the Salzkammergut to tour the region<br />
made famous by ‘The Sound of Music’, with its high<br />
lush meadows, snow covered mountains and crystalclear<br />
lakes. We stop in the town of Mondsee on the<br />
similarly named lake to take pictures of the church<br />
where Maria was married to Captain Von Trapp in the<br />
fi lm. This afternoon via Vienna we arrive in Budapest<br />
where on arrival you will be personally welcomed by<br />
our friendly dedicated staff onboard your luxury <strong>Scenic</strong><br />
‘Space-Ship’. This evening join your fellow guest for a<br />
Welcome Cocktail in the lounge. Meals: FB,D<br />
(Clients on the 14 Day Zurich to Vienna overnight<br />
in Vienna at the Sofi tel Stephansom for two nights).<br />
Day 13 Budapest Discover the highlights of both<br />
Buda and Pest during your Included guided city tour.<br />
Choose from one of the following Included <strong>Scenic</strong><br />
FreeChoice tours: (1) Relax in the Thermal Baths<br />
and Spa; or (2) Explore the lime stone caves under<br />
the Castle Labyrinth; or (3) An excursion to the Liszt<br />
House & Museum and Academy of Music.<br />
Meals FB,L,D<br />
Day 14 Vienna As you cruise the mighty Danube<br />
perhaps relax in one of the three lounge and viewing<br />
areas onboard. Tonight <strong>Scenic</strong> Enrich highlights<br />
include a glass of Austrian ‘Sekt’ at the majestic Palais<br />
Liechtenstein. Then an enchanting private Viennese<br />
evening concert featuring the music of Strauss and<br />
Mozart.<br />
Meals FB,L,D<br />
Day 15 Vienna To get acquainted with this beautiful<br />
city, enjoy an Included tour of the famous sights including<br />
the Ringstrasse and the Hofburg Palace. Today offers<br />
three Included <strong>Scenic</strong> FreeChoice tours to choose<br />
from: (1) A guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace; or (2)<br />
An excursion to the Slovakian capital of Bratislava; or (3)<br />
Visit the world renowned Spanish Riding School for a<br />
guided tour or witness the famous Lipizzaner Stallions<br />
perfecting their skills during their morning exercise<br />
program † .<br />
Meals FB,L,D<br />
Day 16 Dürnstein – Melk This morning your<br />
ship docks in the town of Dürnstein. Enjoy leisure time<br />
to explore one of the most enchanting villages in the<br />
region. Glide through the Wachau Valley onto Melk<br />
where you will discover the magnifi cent Benedictine<br />
Abbey. During your Included visit inside the Abbey<br />
you will be treated to an exclusive <strong>Scenic</strong> Enrich organ<br />
recital, performed by one of the housed Benedictine<br />
Monks.<br />
Meals FB,L,D<br />
Day 17 Linz – Passau Your Included <strong>Scenic</strong><br />
FreeChoice today gives you a choice of three countries<br />
all offering their own unique charm: (1) a guided tour<br />
of Passau; or (2) Visit Salzburg, setting for ‘The Sound<br />
of Music’; or (3) an excursion to the medieval town of<br />
Cesky Krumlov.<br />
Meals FB,L,D<br />
Day 18 Regensburg Regensburg, one of<br />
Germany’s fi nest preserved cities. You’ll appreciate the<br />
beauty on an Included guided walking tour. Included is a<br />
visit to the world’s oldest sausage kitchen.<br />
Meals FB,L,D<br />
Day 19 Nuremberg Today offers three Included<br />
<strong>Scenic</strong> FreeChoice tours to choose from: (1) See the<br />
infamous WWII sites followed by a self-guided tour<br />
of the Documentation Centre; or (2) Learn about<br />
106 | The ultimate touring experience
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