TOUR DESCRIPTION

​Join our expert tour leaders on an unforgettable journey through Austria and Germany! Follow in the footsteps of iconic figures such as Beethoven, Mozart, Freud, and the Von Trapp Family. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Vienna and Salzburg, indulge in the finest European pastries and Viennese coffee, and hike through the lush green Austrian countryside. Don't miss out on this amazing tour and the chance to marvel at castles, fortresses, and palaces waiting to be discovered. 
Experience personalized and sustainable small group travel with Max Travel Abroad's European tours. Our tours accommodate a maximum of 15 travelers and utilize local transportation for a more engaging and in-depth exploration. Perfect for university students and anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of different cultures and developing intercultural skills. Join us for a memorable and enjoyable learning experience.

 

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PRICE INCLUDES*:

• Guided Small tour group experience (5-15 people)

• All accommodations in hotels (not youth hostel), double occupancy

  • Private Single room is possible for an additional charge

• Cultural excursions, all entrance fees for sites visited

• Guide and travel services the entire trip

• All on-ground transportation in cities, and between cities, using local transportation systems: train, subway, ferry and city bus travel

• 8 Breakfasts included and 4 group dinners

 

*Not included: airfare, lunches/dinners

• ​Additional excursions and experiences can be added to customize the trip for an additional cost 

  • ​Excursions to specific locations of interest in the cities on the itinerary can also be arranged for an additional fee.

   Highlights ​

Vienna, Austria 4 nights 

• Accommodations in central Vienna, with self-catering breakfast, Wi-Fi, air conditioning 

• Guided walking tour of historic baroque Vienna including St. Stephen’s Cathedral , Plague Column, St. Peter’s Baroque Catholic church and more

• Albertina Art Museum & Imperial State Rooms

• 1st District guided walking tour of following the footsteps of Mozart, Templar knights and Medieval Vienna and more

• Public transportation (Underground metro, tram, bus) in Vienna city

• “Sweet & Sorrowful” WWII & Jewish Vienna walking tour with personal family stories

• Multiple Museum and Cultural tours - tailored to suit the travelers' interest 

• 1 group restaurant meal included & 1group self-catered meal included 

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Lungau Valley, Austria  4 nights

• High alpine valley that is a UNESCO Biosphere, 15 Alpine villages, dating back to the 1400's. 

• St. Martin Chalets accommodations with Wifi, bread roll service, refrigerator stocked with local farm products 

• July 13,  Quaint small alpine village of St. Andra watch the figure of Samson waltz in the celebration of the local tradition of the Samson Festival 

• July 14 Fairy tale days at  Castle Burg Finstergrun

Salzburg, Austria, 2 nights 

• Explore  Salzburg's historic baroque streets 

• Guided walking tour of Salzburg old city, including exploring sites from filming locations and from the “Real Sound of Music”  

• Salzburg HohenSalzburg Castle  Fortress tour

• Mozart Residence Museum

• 2 breakfasts and 1 group dinner included

• Hotel stay in central historic Rechte Altstadt (Right bank Old City) in Salzburg, with Wifi, air conditioning and elevator

 

Munich 1 night

• Walking history tour of Munich’s WWII Nazi beginnings

  • Option (+$) to stay additional night to tour BMW museum & BMW Factory tour (by reservation only)

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