DAY 1, Tuesday - Depart for Germany
Depart for Germany
DAY 2, Wednesday - Arrive in Munich, Transfer to Ulm
Arrive in Munich, the festive capital of Bavaria and transfer to your hotel in Ulm, located on the banks of the Danube River. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your German Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by a reception. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 2 PM
Overnight: Ulm
DAY 3, Thursday - Walking Tour of Ulm, Augsburg
This morning, take a walking tour of the city of Ulm, founded around 850. View the Gothic Ulm Minster, and the Town Hall with an astronomical clock and painted façade. Stroll through the historic Fishermen's and Tanners' Quarter and view the Schiefes Haus, a leaning timber-framed building dating back to the 15th century. Next, journey to Augsburg, one of Germany's oldest cities, founded in 15 BC by the Romans. During the panoramic tour of the city, view the Gothic Augsburg Cathedral, and the Fuggerei, the world's oldest social housing complex. Later, return to Ulm
Overnight: Ulm
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Friday - Munich City Tour
Begin the day with a scenic drive through the Bavarian countryside to Munich. Upon arrival, take a panoramic tour of the city, revealing countless museums, galleries, palaces, and historic buildings. Continue to the Olympic Stadium, the main venue for the 1972 Summer Olympics. Then, visit Nymphenburg Palace, once the summer residence of Bavarian rulers. End the tour at Marienplatz Square, where you can watch the glockenspiel clock with its colorful mechanical figures dancing at the top of the hour. Free time to explore on your own before heading to the hotel
Overnight: Ulm
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5, Saturday - Full Day in Ulm or Optional Full Day Wurzburg and Rothenburg Tour
Today is free to explore Ulm at your own pace. Perhaps, join the optional Full Day Wurzburg and Rothenburg Tour. Depart Ulm and travel through the landscapes of southern Germany to Wurzburg in Bavaria. Take a walking tour of the historic Old Town, and view the imposing Wurzburg Residence, Wurzburg Cathedral, and bustling Market Square. Spend free time to explore, and to sample local specialties, such as Franconian wine, hearty sausages, and pretzels. Next, continue along the Romantic Road to Rothenburg, the preserved walled city. Step back in time as you walk through the cobbled streets of the medieval Old Town, untouched by the ravages of war, and learn about its history. Arrive in Ulm, late afternoon
Optional: Full Day Wurzburg and Rothenburg Tour
Overnight: Ulm
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6, Sunday - Heidelberg Castle
Today, travel to Heidelberg, home to the oldest university in Germany, founded in the 14th century. Begin at the imposing red sandstone Heidelberg Castle, perched majestically on a hill over the city. Explore the castle's ruins which date back to the 13th century and admire views of Heidelberg and the Neckar River below. Continue to the Old Town with its cobblestone alleys and historic buildings. View the University of Heidelberg, the Baroque Jesuit Church, and the Market Square. Return to Ulm in the afternoon
Overnight: Ulm
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7, Monday - Explore Lindau
Embark on an excursion from Ulm to the island town of Lindau, set on the shores of Lake Constance. Upon arrival, take a walk through the quaint Old Town, admire landmarks like the harbor's famous lion statue and lighthouse, and soak in the relaxed lakeside atmosphere. There will be time to explore at your own pace, browse local boutiques, or savor a meal by the water before heading back to Ulm in the afternoon
Overnight: Ulm
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8, Tuesday - Full Day in Ulm or Optional Blaubeuren Monastery Visit with Maultaschen Tasting
On you last day at leisure in Ulm, participate in the optional Blaubeuren Monastery Visit with Maultaschen Tasting. Begin with a drive to the medieval town of Blaubeuren nestled in the Swabian Jura region of southern Germany. Here, visit Blaubeuren Monastery, a well preserved 1000 year old complex. The guided tour will take you through the vaulted cloister, the fountain chapel as well as St. Peter`s Chapel and the choir room. Afterwards, sample Maultaschen, a traditional Swabian dish for lunch. Return to Ulm in the afternoon. Tonight, at dinner, bid farewell to your German Tour Manager
Optional: Blaubeuren Monastery Visit with Maultaschen Tasting
Overnight: Ulm
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9, Wednesday - Flight to Basel
Depart Ulm and transfer to the airport in Munich for your flight to Basel, nestled on the banks of the Rhine River. Arrive and check into your hotel. This evening, attend an orientation meeting with your Swiss Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by a reception
Overnight: Basel
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 10, Thursday - Basel Walking Tour
This morning, take a walking tour of Basel. Begin at the Munster Cathedral, and pass by the Basel Historical Museum, housed in a series of historic buildings. Next, view the City Hall, and stroll along the Munster Pfalz, a scenic lookout, offering panoramic views of the Rhine River. Conclude the tour at the Tinguely Fountain, a whimsical masterpiece created by Swiss artist Jean Tinguely, and witness the fountain's captivating spectacle. Spend the balance of the day at leisure. This evening, join your Tour Manager for an orientation walk around the hotel
Overnight: Basel
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 11, Friday - Explore Lucerne, or Optional Mount Pilatus Tour
Depart Basel, and travel to the city of Lucerne, situated on the shores of Lake Lucerne, and surrounded by the majestic Swiss Alps. Arrive, and begin an orientation tour through Lucerne starting at the Lion Monument. View the 14th century medieval Chapel Bridge forming the centerpiece of Lucerne's townscape, and the covered Spreuer Bridge with its macabre paintings of skeletons, and reapers, depicting the "Dance of Death." Remainder of the day is at leisure. Perhaps join the optional tour to Mount Pilatus. Board a cogwheel railway* which takes you to the summit of Mt. Pilatus at nearly 7,000 feet. Later, descend by aerial cableway. Drive back to Basel, and arrive at the hotel late afternoon
*From November to May and in the event of adverse weather, the cogwheel will be replaced by the aerial cable car.
Optional: Mount Pilatus Tour
Overnight: Basel
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 12, Saturday - Full Day in Basel, or Optional Colmar Tour with Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg
Spend the day at leisure to explore Basel at your own pace, or participate in the optional Colmar Tour with Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg. Travel through the Alsatian countryside to Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg, perched atop a rocky outcrop. Tour the castle, and learn about its storied past. Afterward, head to Ribeauville, located on the Wine Route. Free time to discover this delightful town, and for lunch on your own. In the afternoon explore Colmar, nestled in the heart of the Alsace region. Begin the walking tour in the heart of Colmar's Old Town. Stroll along the cobblestone streets, and marvel at the colorful half-timbered houses, and flower-adorned canals. Visit the Unterlinden Museum, showcasing a renowned collection of medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque artworks, including the masterpiece Isenheim Altarpiece by Matthias Grünewald
Optional: Colmar Tour with Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg
Overnight: Basel
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 13, Sunday - Black Forest, Lake Titisee
Take a scenic drive through the Black Forest region, an area of unrivaled natural beauty with its dense forests of thick pine trees. Arrive at the Black Forest Museum Vogtsbauernhof. Explore this open-air museum, and learn how people lived in the Black Forest region hundreds of years ago. Watch as craftsmen demonstrate how cuckoo clocks are made, and observe a pastry chef create the famous Black Forest cake. Indulge yourself with a decadent Black Forest cake. Spend free time for souvenir shopping, before departing for Lake Titisee. Arrive in time for lunch on your own. In the afternoon, choose to relax along the shores, or take a leisurely stroll along the promenade. Depart for Basel, arriving late afternoon
Overnight: Basel
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 14, Monday - Full Day in Basel, or Optional Zurich Tour with Lindt Chocolate Factory Visit
Today is free to discover the delights Basel has to offer. Perhaps, join the optional Zurich Tour with Lindt Chocolate Factory Visit. Travel to Zurich, Switzerland's financial center. Visit the Lindt Chocolate Factory, where you'll witness the artistry of Swiss chocolate making. Indulge in chocolate tastings, and later embark on a scenic boat ride across the lake to Zurich Bürkliplatz. Take an orientation walk of the historic center, and view iconic landmarks such as the Fraumunster, and Grossmunster churches. Free time to explore Zurich on your own before returning to Basel
Optional: Zurich Tour with Lindt Chocolate Factory Visit
Overnight: Basel
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 15, Tuesday - Full Day in Basel, or Optional Bern Tour with Cheese Museum Visit
On your last day at leisure, choose the optional Bern Tour with Cheese Museum Visit. Embark on an delightful excursion to the countryside of Emmental, where you will visit a local dairy farm. Explore the showroom, and witness the tradition of cheese making firsthand. Gain insight into the production of this renowned cheese, and sample a variety of cheeses. Afterward, continue to Bern, the capital of Switzerland, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take an orientation walk of the Old Town, and view the iconic Zytglogge clock tower, and the majestic Gothic cathedral. Free time to explore, and for lunch on your own, before heading back. Tonight at dinner, bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Optional: Bern Tour with Cheese Museum Visit
Overnight: Basel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 16, Wednesday - Depart Switzerland
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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