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Alpine Explorer
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Day 1: Friday, May 21, 2010
Overnight Flight
Begin your tour with an overnight flight to Europe.
Day 2: Saturday, May 22, 2010
Stresa, Lago Maggiore, Italy - Tour Begins
Your tour begins in picturesque Stresa on Lago Maggiore.
Tonight you are transported by boat to Isola dei Pescatori,
one of the most characteristic islands of the Borromeo Gulf.
Enjoy a delicious meal while surrounded by beautiful
scenery. Today dinner will be included.
Day 3: Sunday, May 23, 2010
Stresa - Lugano, Switzerland - Stresa, Italy
Today, drive through the beautiful Lake District of Italy, cross
into Switzerland and the lakeside resort of Lugano. Here you
will enjoy beautiful views of Lake Lugano and excellent
shopping opportunities. The remainder of the day is at leisure
to enjoy the lake area. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 4: Monday, May 24, 2010
Stresa - Zermatt, Switzerland
Depart Stresa for a scenic motorcoach ride into the heart of the
Alpine mountains. The breathtaking views of the Italian and
Swiss Alps will leave a lasting impression on you. Upon arrival
in Taesch, board a local train for the short ride to the
spectacular Alpine village of Zermatt. Today breakfast and
dinner will be included.
Day 5: Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Zermatt
Following an orientation tour of the village, the balance of
the day is at leisure. Get an up-close look at the famed
Matterhorn, enjoy some fine shopping or just relax at your
hotel. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 6: Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Zermatt - Glacier Express - St. Moritz
Today you board the famous Glacier Express. Be prepared
for an unforgettable train ride on the world’s most exciting narrow-gauge railway.
You travel through a series of and bridges as you traverse some of the most spectacular
scenery in the world: majestic mountains, verdant valleys,
picturesque canyons, glistening glaciers and snowcapped
Your destination is St. Moritz, playground of the rich
famous. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 7: Thursday, May 27, 2010
St. Moritz - Innsbruck, Austria
Enjoy your drive through the picturesque Engadine Valley.
Shortly, you cross into Austria and continue along the scenic Inn
Valley. Arriving in the capital of the Austrian Tyrol, Innsbruck,
time is allowed for lunch, independent sightseeing and
shopping. Be sure not to miss the famous Golden Roof.
Continue the drive through the Austrian countryside to historic
Salzburg, one of Europe’s most beautiful and romantic spots.
Today breakfast will be included.
Day 8: Friday, May 28, 2010
Innsbruck - Salzburg - Innsbruck
Begin your day with a leisurely walking tour of Salzburg’s
historic “Old Town” - The Altstadt. Your sightseeing includes
such highlights as the Cathedral, Mozart’s birthplace and
Mirabell Gardens. You will not be able to miss locations from
the “Sound of Music.” The afternoon will be at leisure.
Tonight, enjoy dinner at the centuries-old St. Peter’s Restaurant.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 9: Saturday, May 29, 2010
Innsbruck - Munich, Germany - Oberammergau
You drive a short distance to the frontier of Germany, crossing
the border into Bavaria. Soon you arrive in the Bavarian capital
of Munich where you have a walking tour featuring the Marienplatz, the Glockenspiel and the Olympic Park. Next,
depart for the quaint village of Oberammergau, nestled in the
Bavarian Alps. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 10: Sunday, May 30, 2010
Oberammergau - Passion Play
This afternoon, witness a performance of the Passion
Play. The original performance dates back to 1634. During
the Thirty Year War, the village of Oberammergau was spared
the Black Plague and for this reason, the villagers vowed that
every ten years they would give a play to honor the life of
Christ. The performers are native Oberammergauers. Their
long hair and beards are natural as they start to grow it a year or
more in advance, and their costumes are made by local villagers.
During the break of the performance, join your fellow travelers
for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of a memorable trip.
Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 11: Monday, May 31, 2010
Oberammergau - Tour Ends
Depart for home with many fond memories of your Alpine
adventure! Today breakfast will be included.
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