8 days Germany and Austria

MUNICH

Arrival at Munich Airport

Welcome to Munich Airport, your perfect gateway to Bavaria and beyond! Consistently ranked among the best in Europe, Munich Airport combines efficiency, comfort, and a touch of Bavarian charm. Munich Airport isn’t just a stopover, it’s the perfect start to your journey. Welcome to Germany at its best!

Meet & Greet

Private Transfer to the hotel in downtown Munich

Overview walking tour of Munich and food stop at the Viktualienmarkt

Your guide will show you Munich’s cultural and historical highlights. You will meet vendors at the food market, discover unknown traditions in the beer halls, and experience Munich up close.

Visit the bustling Marienplatz, where the ornate New Town Hall is home to the famous “Glockenspiel,” a chime featuring 59 bells and medieval-dressed figurines that move daily to depict two key city events. Visit the Gothic Church of Our Dear Lady (Frauenkirche) and hear the legend of how it was founded and why it was considered one of the world’s wonders. Follow your guide to the Viktualienmarkt, Germany’s largest food market, where you’ll find a wide array of delicacies. Get a feel for Bavarian snacks, such as white sausage or Leberkäs, and meet some local vendors. Just a few minutes away is the Hofbräuhaus, Germany’s biggest and most famous beer hall, with its live music and coexistence of tourists and real Bavarians. Continue to the mighty royal residence where the Bavarian dukes, electors, and kings have lived for over 400 years. Meanwhile, it is the largest museum in the State of Bavaria. It is a place to visit if you are interested in arts and crafts, porcelain, Rococo interior, or art history.

Inclusions:

• Private arrival transfer: from Munich Airport to your Hotel
• 4* Boutique Hotel in Munich
• Private walking tour of Munich incl. food tasting (3 h)

GARMISCH – PARTENKIRCHEN

Private Transfer from Hotel in Munich to Hotel in Garmisch–Partenkirchen

Visit the Zugspitze

Upon arrival in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, you will visit the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest peak, first. During the summer, it is an extraordinary experience that combines stunning alpine landscapes, outdoor activities, and the chance to enjoy breathtaking views without the cold of winter.  Once at the top, you’ll be treated to 360-degree views of the Alps, spanning four countries—Germany, Austria, Italy, and Switzerland—on a clear day. A short hike (if you’re comfortable with heights) leads you to the iconic golden cross that marks the true summit of the Zugspitze. It’s an excellent spot for taking photos and marveling at your surroundings. There are several places to relax and enjoy a meal with a view. The Panorama 2962 restaurant offers delicious Bavarian specialties, such as Käsespätzle (cheesy noodles) or fresh Alpine salads, all while you take in the spectacular scenery. This is also where the famous Chapel of Visitation (Kapelle Maria Heimsuchung) is located—a quaint and peaceful place for a moment of reflection.

Going back down by cable car

Cable Car Descent: After enjoying the views from the summit, you can descend using the Seilbahn Zugspitze (Zugspitze Cable Car), which takes you directly down to the Eibsee, a beautiful lake at the base of the mountain. Spectacular Views: The cable car offers stunning panoramic views of the Alps and the valleys below, making it a breathtaking way to end your visit.

Private transfer to your hotel.

1 h walking tour to the Old Town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen

After a break and time to refresh, your guide will pick you up for a private walking tour. Old town Garmisch-Partenkirchen fulfills all your German fantasies. Picturesque half-timbered houses display murals typical of the area. Look for the Biedermeier frescoes on the houses and see the wooden houses, which are almost 400 years old. Enjoy the Gemütlichkeit (cozy, friendly atmosphere) and let the urge to yodel take hold as you stroll along the River Loisach.

Inclusions:

• Private transfer from Munich to the Garmisch-Partenkirchen train station
• Private transfer from the Eibsee cable car station to the hotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen 
• 4* Boutique Hotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
• Private walking tour of Garmisch (1 h)
• Ticket for the Zugspitze

BERCHTESGADEN

Your private driver guide picks you up at your hotel. The drive to Berchtesgaden takes three hours.

Only 30 minutes outside of Innsbruck is the small town of Wattens, where the headquarters of Swarovski are located.

Visit the Swarovski Crystal World

Swarovski Crystal Worlds is a museum and tourist attraction created by the crystal manufacturer Swarovski. It features stunning art installations, sculptures, and exhibits showcasing the beauty and versatility of Swarovski crystals. Once inside, explore the various attractions, including the Chambers of Wonder, a series of art installations created by different artists using Swarovski crystals. Don’t miss the iconic Giant, a unique art installation that serves as a symbol of the Swarovski Crystal Worlds.

Carry on to Berchtesgaden.

Visit the Salt Mines, Berchtesgaden

The Salt Mine Berchtesgaden has been in uninterrupted operation since 1517. Salt deposits are proven to be up to 980 ft below the valley floor in the area of the Salt Mine. Salt does not occur in a pure form, but rather, is encased in the “Haselgebirge”. This composite rock contains an average of 50% salt. It is released from the mountain with the aid of freshwater using a “wet mining” method. Sparkling atmospherically and impressively adventurously, the Salt Mine shines in a new light. It is a world of the local miners, who have been working in the active part of the Salt Mine day in, day out, for centuries and whisk the visitors away into their aforementioned world. Highlights, such as the slide or the journey to Mirror Lake (Spiegelsee), merge with gripping information about the indispensable vital element of salt. An adventure with many unforgettable impressions, which you not only experience during the SaltTimeJourney in Berchtesgaden, but will also experience with all of your senses!  Take a trip through salt and time in the Salt Mine Berchtesgaden and be a part of the mysterious tour underground, during which you can be astounded by the fascinating, wonderful world of the “white gold”. Before entering each group in the salt mine in Berchtesgaden, functional overalls are pulled over to protect their clothing. Please note that the temperature underground is constant all year round 53° F.

Your driver will bring you to your hotel in Berchtesgaden.

City Tour in Berchtesgaden

Your guide will pick you up for a one-hour private tour through the town. Stroll through the winding streets lined with pastel buildings decorated with „Luftmalerei“ paintings, browse the wood carvings and Bavarian clothes in the shops, and stop at one of the many cafes with outdoor seating to enjoy Bavarian specialties and beer or Kaffee und Kuchen (pastries). Just beyond the Markt is the Schlossplatz, an open area in front of the pink royal residence of the Wittelsbach family, who ruled the Berchtesgadener Land for many centuries. The church attached to it, the Stiftkirche, was built in the 12th century, and some of the medieval portions and cloisters remain. The palace (Schloss) and the church are open to the public.

Inclusions:

• Private transfer from Innsbruck to Berchtesgaden with stops in Wattens (2 h) and Berchtesgaden (3 hours)
• 4* Boutique Hotel in Berchtesgaden
• Entrance fee for the Swarovski World and the Show
• Entrance fee for the Salt Mine

SALZBURG

Your private driver guide picks you up at your hotel. The drive to Salzburg takes 30 minutes.

Private walking tour of Salzburg – Mozart and Sound of Music

Meet your guide for a 3-hour private walking tour of Salzburg. The city is known worldwide as the birthplace of the famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This relatively small and quaint town, also known as the “Rome of the North,” is all about classical music, nature, and history. The historic city center’s numerous architectural jewels have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996. The city walk includes Mozart’s Birthplace, Getreidegasse, St. Peter’s cemetery, and Mirabell Palace. During the tour, you will be visiting the sites where the movie “The Sound of Music” was filmed in 1965. The city walk includes Mozart’s Birthplace, Getreidegasse, St. Peter’s cemetery, and Mirabell Palace. During the tour, you will be visiting the sites where the movie “The Sound of Music” was filmed in 1965.

After your tour, you have time to explore Salzburg by yourself. Enjoy an Original Salzburger Mozartkugel , visit Hohensalzburg Fortress or Kapuziner abby with a fabulous view over the city.

Mozart Dinner Concert

By visiting the performance you will be taken back to Mozart’s time. Enjoy an evening that is likely to have taken place in 1790 – in the Baroque Hall, lit by candles, featuring a dinner based on historical recipes, a concert with musicians in authentic costumes, and music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The Baroque Hall is part of the renowned Benedictine monastery of St. Peter, located in the heart of Salzburg. It’s one of the last concert halls in Salzburg where real candlelight is still lit up. Enjoy a unique three-course dinner, based on 18th-century recipes, served during concert intermissions. Savor the very finest cuisine in the oldest restaurant in Europe. Experience arias and duets from „Magic Flute“, „Figaro,“ and „Don Giovanni“, as well as „A Little Night Music“ performed by Amadeus Consort Salzburg

Inclusions:

• Private transfer from Berchtesgaden to hotel in Salzburg
• 2 h private guided walking tour in Salzburg
• 4* Boutique Hotel in Salzburg
• Tickets for the Mozart Dinner