Arrive in the magical city of Munich, make your way to your hotel, and pick out the best spot to indulge in the local cuisine or sip an excellent pint of beer.

Check In – Hotel Regent

MUNICH, GERMANY 4 out of 5 stars

Facing the Munich Main Station is the elegant Hotel Regent, offering free Wi-Fi, beautiful decour, and a lovely stay. Guests can enjoy an daily international breakfast buffet, a cafe-bar offering snacks and drinks, and the use of conference rooms.

Rooms are bright and cheery, and include a minibar, satellite TV, ironing facilities upon request, and private bathrooms. Guests can easily access the Stachus Pedestrian Square for shopping and entertainment, and the Hauptbahnhof Station where underground trains, city trains, buses and trams can spirit you away to any part of Munich. A 25-minute trip could bring you to Neue Messe Exhibition Center, and a 40-minute trip will deliver you to Munich Airport.

Today you’ll get to explore Munich with the help of your Hop-On/Hop-Off Express Circle ticket that allows you to travel on open-air double-decker buses through the stunning highlights of the city.

You can choose which sights you’d like to see, from Town Hall to stunning cathedrals, theaters, and more! Then pick out the perfect biergarten for a meal and drinks.

Munich City Tour Hop-On/Hop-Off Express Circle (24 hours)

See the highlights of Munich on an open-air bus that’s perfect for travelers with a limited amount of time. On the tour, see Alte Pinakothek/Neue Pinakothek museums, Odeonsplatz square, the National Theater, Marienplatz square, Town Hall, Frauenkirche cathedral, Viktualienmarkt food market, Hofbräuhaus brewery, Karlsplatz square and Eisbach Wave. Hop on and off as you please!

Start your day strong with breakfast at the hotel then head off to the Royal Castles of Linderhof and Neuschwanstein, and then enjoy the true royal treatment as you go shopping in Oberammergau. Explore Moorish pavilions, indulge in lavish lunch and dinner, and return to your hotel feeling fit to reign.

Royal Castles of Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Tour

Hidden in the secluded Bavarian mountains, King Ludwig II built two of his dream castles: Neuschwanstein and Linderhof. This excursion shows you these two extraordinary places that live up to the vision of Bavaria’s Fairy Tale King.

Make a short stop in Oberammergau, then continue to the hilltop Neuschwanstein Castle that inspired Disney’s Sleeping Beauty castle. Spend approximately 4 hours touring the castle before traveling through scenic countryside to Linderhof, Ludwig’s rococo-style hunting lodge and last home with its fantastic grotto and Moorish pavilion.

All aboard the train to Slazburg where you’ll get to see both the New and Old Town. Explore highlights and landmarks like the University of Music, Getreidegasse, Siegmund’s Gate, and more! Spend the evening seeking out the perfect spot for dinner, drinks, or both!

Train to Salzburg!

Check In – Crowne Plaza Salzburg – The Pitter

SALZBURG, AUSTRIA 4 out of 5 stars

Enjoy the fruits of extensive renovations at the beautiful Crowne Plaza – The Pitter, featuring elegant furnishings, regional specialties at the restaurant, choice beers from the PitterKeller, Salzburg’s oldest beer cellar dating back to when the Pitter family opened the hotel in 1864, the sky bar and restaurant offering panoramic views of the Old Town and mountains, a fitness facility and sauna at no extra charge, free Wi-Fi, and an underground private garage.

Rooms are refined and offer a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, a safe, wonderful sleep amenities like aromatherapy kits, and private bathrooms complete with a hairdryers, bathrobes, slippers, and toiletries. Guests are just steps away from the Mirabell Palace, a 10-minute walk from Old Town and the Salzburg Train station, and a 15-minute drive from the airport.

Take the day to explore Salzburg at your own pace! Wander through beautiful museums, stop in at towering palaces, and let the local life influence your choices! You may want to stop by Hangar 7 for dinner, its hard to miss, and has an air of travel hovering around it.

Mozart City Tour of Salzburg (2 hours)

Explore all of the most important sights on this amazing guided tour through Salzburg. Visit Mirabell Palace, Hellbrunn Palace, the Palace of Frohnburg, Trinity Church, Nonnberg Abbey, Siegmund’s Gate, Horse Bath, Blassius Church, Getreidegasse, and Festival Halls. Of course, you’ll also get to visit Mozarteum, which is the University of Music, the Marionette Theater, and Mozart’s Residence! Be sure your camera is ready for all the wonderful sights and listen for Mozart’s classical music as you make your way through the historic city.

Hop back on the train and take it to Vienna this time, and after checking into your hotel, head out for an amazing tour that leads you all the way to the stunning Schonbrunn Palace, while seeing beautiful sights along the way like the Ringstrasse boulevard, the Vienna State Opera, and much more! Then return to any of the attractions, or pick out the finest place serving up tafelspitz and apfelstrudel.

Train to Vienna!

Check In – Novum Hotel Prinz Eugen

VIENNA, AUSTRIA 4 out of 5 stars

Rest and relax in the elegant and comfortable 4-star Novum Hotel Prinz Eugen. Just opposite Vienna’s Main Train Station and the Bahnhofs-City Shopping Mall, and in the immediate vicinity of the Belvedere Palace, the convenience and occasional views from the hotel are outstanding.

The hotel itself has free Wi-Fi throughout the premises, a comfortable lobby bar, a conference room, and is in the epicenter of the embassy district, offering excellent sights for travelers looking for architecture, museums, and history.

Historical Vienna City Tour with Schonbrunn Palace (3.5 hours)

Embark on a tour via coach that will bring you through some of the most important and beautiful destinations in Vienna! This sightseeing tour starts at the Südtiroler Platz and takes you to the Ringstrasse boulevard, where you will pass many popular tourist attractions.

First, take a look at the impressive Vienna State Opera home of the annual “Opera Ball.” Not far from the Opera is the grand Hofburg Palace, the former winter residence of the imperial family. Next you will see the monumental buildings of the Museum of Art History and the Museum of Natural History. Further sights on the tour are the neoclassical Parliament, the acclaimed Burgtheater, and the striking City Hall, where the legendary Life Ball takes place.

On arrival at Schönbrunn Palace, enjoy a guided at Austria’s most popular tourist attraction. Visit the historic state-rooms where Empress Sissi and Emperor Franz Josef once called home. Afterwards, you’ll have time to take a stroll through the palace gardens or enjoy a cup of original Viennese coffee and a piece of delicious apple strudel.

After breakfast at your hotel, the day is yours to discover Vienna at your leisure!

Pack away your souvenirs and head off to the airport to catch your flight home.

Fly home!