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Germany, Czech Republic and Austria Tour
12 days / 11 nights
Frankfurt - Heidelberg -Nurmberg - Pilsen - Prague - Bratislava - Budapest - Vienna - Salzburg - Innsbruck - Neuschwanstein castle - Munich

Day 1 Frankfurt
Arrival at the airport and transfer to hotel.

Day 2 Frankfurt (90km/1h30min)Heidelberg
Enjoy a sightseeing tour and see the contrasting sides of Frankfurt. Commonly known as an international trade hub, the city of Frankfurt actually boasts many different facets, with beautiful Baroque architecture, lively plazas and impressive modern skyscrapers. The tour will take you to the Romer town hall. Constructed in the 15th century, the Romer is Frankfurt's most important historic building, taking its name from Roman settlements that existed there long before Frankfurt itself was founded. At the Romer, you'll enjoy a leisurely walk around the historic heart of the city. See St Paul's Church and Frankfurt Cathedral (Gotischer Kirchturm). The tour will then continue to Old Sachsenhausen, a pedestrianized district of Frankfurt famed for its lively cafés, bars and restaurants.In the afternoon, transfer to Heidelberg. Enjoy a short walking tour of the Old Town, including the famous Heidelberg Castle and the Old Bridge over the Neckar River.Overnight in Heidelber.

Day3 Heidelberg(227km/3h) Nuremberg
Today continue to Nuremberg – a medieval city surrounded by well-preserved walls, with its many squares, beautiful fountains and historical landmarks. The city is also known for its significant role in history and the International Court.Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the Old Town and its main attractions.Overnight in Nuremberg.

Day 4Nuremberg (204km/3h)Pilsen (96km/1h30min) Prague
Today continue to the Czech Republic and pass Pilsen, famous for its beer. Here you will visit St. Bartholomew's Cathedral, the Gothic cathedral founded in the late 13th century, the Town Hall, a Renaissance masterpiece built between 1554 and 1559, and the Great Synagogue, the second largest synagogue in Europe and the third largest in the world. Continue to Prague, the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Overnight in Prague.

Day 5 Prague
Explore Golden Prague and its major historical areas. Start from the New Town and the vibrant area of Wenceslas Square. Continue to the Old Town and the beautiful Lesser Town. Walk around the cobblestone side streets. Explore the churches and traditional Czech atmosphere. Enjoy the fine views over the river. Walk through the Prague Castle complex, the largest medieval castle complex in Europe and the ancient seat of Czech kings throughout the ages. Admire the grandeur of St Vitus Cathedral and the ancient architecture of the Old Royal Palace. Enjoy stunning views over the whole of Prague. Walk across the magnificent Charles Bridge and continue on to the Jewish Quarter. Explore synagogues, the cemetery and the streets of the former Jewish Ghetto. Overnight in Prague.

Day 6 Prague (328km/4h)Bratislava
Transfer to Bratislava - the capital and largest city in Slovakia. Explore the historic Old Town, the Gothic St. Martin`s Cathedral and the Primate`s Palace, the neo-Classical residence of the Archbishop of Esztergom. Get to the quaint Main Square, with its craft market. Have some free time for leisure or shopping. Overnight.

Day 7 Bratislava (200km/2h30min)Budapest
Continue to Budapest - one of Europe's most delightful and enjoyable cities. Visit the Castle district, Matthias church, Fishermen’s Bastion. The next stop is the Citadel on the Gellért Hill, where the best panoramic view of Budapest can be seen. Visit the Elizabeth Bridge. Enjoy a walk along the Andrássy Avenue, which is a World Heritage site. See the Opera house and Budapest’s biggest church, the St Stephen’s Basilica. Overnight.

Day 8 Budapest (245km/3h)Vienna
Leave Hungary behind and continue to Vienna,Austria. The sightseeing in Vienna starts with a visit of Hufburg Palace, the official residence of the President of Austria, which has housed some of the most powerful people in Austrian history, including the Habsburg dynasty, rulers of the Austro-Hungarian empire. Continue on to the Graben Square, a showcase of elegance and style. It is one of the most beautiful squares not only in Vienna, but in Europe. Visit St. Stephen`s Cathedral, Austria`s most eminent Gothic edifice, which houses a wealth of art treasures. Travel back in time in the Mozart Figarohouse, where to take a glimpse at what life was like for one of the world`s most illustrious composers.Overnight.

Day 9 Vienna (296km/4h)Salzburg
Travel to Salzburg. Visit the Salzburg Residence that used to be the city palace of the Archbishops of Salzburg. See the most important sights of the old Bishop's Seat including the Cathedral, the Festival Hall, St Peter's Abbey Church and its graveyard (the tomb of Mozart's sister Nannerl).

Day 10 Salzburg (188km/3h)Innsbruck
See Innsbruck`s Golden Roof that shimmers with 2,738 copper tiles and the domed church of the Hofkirche that shelters Emperor Maximilian`s gilded tomb. Take a peek inside the Tyrolean Folk Art Museum, go Rococo in the Hofburg palace`s ever-so-grand apartments or gawp at Velázquez paintings in 16th-century Ambras Castle. Visit the Swarovski Crystal world. This three-dimensional adventure museum includes the famous Swarovski crystals, mixed with light and sound orchestrated by international media artist André Heller.

Day 11 Innsbruck (125km/2h) Neuschwanstein (108km/2h) Munich
Leave Innsbruck and enjoy a scenic drive through the Bavarian Alps. En route, stop at Neuschwanstein Castle and explore its fairy-tale medieval atmosphere.Continue to Munich.Upon arrival, enjoy a short walking tour including Marienplatz, Frauenkirche, and a visit to Hofbräuhaus München.Overnight in Munich

Day 12 Munich
Transfer to the airport for a final departure.