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What’s Included:
Munich: City Walking Tour — Marienplatz, Hofbräuhaus & Beer Hall History: Discover the Bavarian capital on a guided walk through its magnificent historic centre. Begin at the iconic Marienplatz and the extraordinary Neo-Gothic Rathaus-Glockenspiel, explore the ancient Viktualienmarkt — one of Europe’s finest open-air food markets, operating since 1807 — visit the legendary Hofbräuhaus beer hall, and discover the city’s extraordinary layered history from medieval trading hub to Baroque royal capital. Your expert local guide brings Munich’s unique blend of imperial grandeur, beer culture, and 20th-century history to vivid, engaging life.
Munich: Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle Full-Day Trip: Embark on the most iconic day trip in Bavaria — a full-day guided excursion to the fairy-tale castle of Neuschwanstein. Travel through the breathtaking Ammergau Alps and the picturesque village of Hohenschwangau, before ascending to King Ludwig II’s extraordinary fantasy castle — the building that inspired Disney’s Sleeping Beauty and remains one of the most photographed buildings in the world. Continue to the intimate Baroque palace of Linderhof — Ludwig’s favourite residence and the only one of his castles he lived to see completed — with its extraordinary disappearing dining table, artificial Venus Grotto, and magnificent formal gardens. A full day of royal Bavarian grandeur in the most spectacular Alpine setting imaginable.
Salzburg: Old Town Walking Tour — Mozart, Mirabell Gardens & Hohensalzburg Fortress: Explore the UNESCO World Heritage city of Salzburg on a guided walking tour through its most iconic and historically extraordinary streets. Begin in the ornamental Mirabell Gardens — where scenes from The Sound of Music were filmed — and follow your guide through the baroque Old Town, past Mozart’s Birthplace on the bustling Getreidegasse and the extraordinary Salzburg Cathedral where Mozart was baptised. Admire the imposing Hohensalzburg Fortress perched magnificently on its hilltop above the city, and discover the hidden gems, university churches, and centuries of musical heritage woven into every stone of the City of Mozart.
Hallstatt: Village Walking Tour & Dachstein Salt Mine Experience: Spend your one day in arguably the most beautiful village in the world exploring the UNESCO-listed shores of Hallstatt on a guided walk through its ancient lakeside lanes. Discover the extraordinary 7,000-year history of this salt-mining community — the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in the Alps — visit the remarkable Charnel House, and take in the breathtaking panorama of the Hallstätter See, its mirror-still waters reflecting the limestone peaks of the Dachstein massif above. Optionally ascend to the Dachstein Salt Mine — one of the world’s oldest and most accessible working salt mines — for a subterranean adventure through the tunnels that have produced salt since prehistoric times.
Venice: St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace & Gondola Ride Guided Tour: Explore the greatest city ever built on water in a single extraordinary guided day. With skip-the-line access to the golden Byzantine magnificence of St. Mark’s Basilica and the extraordinary Doge’s Palace — where the Doges ruled the most powerful maritime republic in history — your expert guide brings 1,000 years of Venetian power, art, and intrigue to vivid life. Cross the famous Bridge of Sighs, explore the ancient prison cells, and end the day on a shared gondola ride through the city’s hidden canals and along the Grand Canal — the most romantic journey in the world, as it has been for five centuries.
Milan: Duomo & City Highlights Walking Tour: Explore Italy’s most glamorous and architecturally extraordinary city on a full guided walking day. Continue to the magnificent Milan Duomo — the largest Gothic cathedral in Italy, six centuries in the making — and explore the spectacular Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, La Scala opera house, the Sforza Castle, and the vibrant Brera district.
Accommodation: Handpicked 4-star hotels in great central locations throughout.
Meals: Complimentary breakfasts at some hotels during the tour.
Transport: Train Munich to Salzburg, Salzburg to Hallstatt, Hallstatt to Venice, Venice to Milan.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Munich: Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Guided Tour – from €50
Munich: Viktualienmarkt Food & Beer Tasting Tour – from €65
Salzburg: Eagles Nest & Berchtesgaden Day Trip – from €65
Venice: Secret Itineraries of the Doge’s Palace After-Hours Tour – from €75
Milan: Navigli Canals Food & Aperitivo Evening Tour – from €65
UPGRADES
Hotels 5 stars - price on request
Private tours - price on request
Day 1-3 Munich
Arrive in Munich on Day 1 and settle into your hotel near the historic heart of the city. In the afternoon, your expert guide walks you through Marienplatz, the Viktualienmarkt, and the legendary Hofbräuhaus — the greatest introduction to Bavarian culture, history, and beer in existence. On Day 2, your full-day Neuschwanstein and Linderhof excursion sweeps you through the Bavarian Alps and into the extraordinary fantasy world of King Ludwig II
Hotel: Hotel München City Center affiliated by Meliá or similar.
Day 3-4 Salzburg
A scenic train across the Austrian border delivers you to Salzburg — the City of Mozart, the Sound of Music, and one of the most perfectly preserved baroque cities in Europe. Your afternoon guided walking tour explores the Mirabell Gardens, the Old Town, Mozart’s Birthplace, and the views up to the Hohensalzburg Fortress. The following morning, the Original Sound of Music tour takes you through the surrounding Alpine countryside to the film’s most iconic locations — a joyful, scenic, and deeply memorable half-day.
Hotel: Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt Salzburg or similar.
Day 4-5 Salzburg/Hallstatt
Take a full-day tour to Hallstatt — consistently voted one of the most beautiful places on earth, and with very good reason. With just one full day, your guided walking tour explores the ancient lakeside village, its remarkable salt-mining history, and its extraordinary setting between the Dachstein peaks and the glittering Hallstätter See. An optional ascent to the Dachstein Salt Mine adds a remarkable subterranean dimension to a day in one of the world’s most unforgettable places.
Day 5-7 Venice
A train journey through the Austrian Alps and across the Veneto plain delivers you to Venice — built on 118 islands, threaded by 150 canals, and unlike any other place on earth. On Day 6, your guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, and the Grand Canal by gondola reveals the extraordinary world of the Serenissima — the most powerful maritime republic in history. Additionally, add a tour to Murano, Burano, and Torcello island boat tour takes you across the lagoon to discover the glassmakers, lacemakers, and ancient Byzantine remains that lie just beyond the city’s famous skyline.
Hotel: Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal or similar.
Day 7-8 Milan
A final train west delivers you to Milan — Italy’s most cosmopolitan, ambitious, and artistically extraordinary city. Your guided walking day covers the magnificent Duomo, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, La Scala, and the Sforza Castle — the full sweep of Milan’s extraordinary art and architectural heritage, in a single unforgettable guided day.
Hotel: Hotel Anderson or similar.
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General FAQ
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An independent tour means you have the freedom to explore cities at your own pace, breaking away from the constraints of a group. Connect with local guides and a small group of fellow travelers exclusively during our captivating sightseeing tours and activities, ensuring a personalized experience tailored just for you!
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If you are travelling solo, then a single supplement is mandatory and you will get your own room at our designer’s hotels. We do not offer shared rooms with other travelers that you are not acquainted with. Please click "Book Now" to see the price.
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Yes, it’s possible to customize the adventure to fit you just right. We can add more days to the tour and add/change cities on the itinerary, add extra sightseeing tours, just let us know where you would like to go and we will do the rest.
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Every tour includes 4/5 star hotel accommodation, transportation by train or plane, sightseeing tours and entrance tickets.
