Arrive in Munich where you will be transferred to your hotel. An afternoon tour will take you to the sites where Pope Benedict XVI lived and worked. You'll visit Marienplatz (Mary's Square), with its Marian column dedicated to the Virgin Mary; the new town hall's famous Glockenspiel; the Frauenkirche (Cathedral of Our Blessed Lady); the Archbishop's Palace; and many others. Or, you may want to explore the old town by foot.
Munich

Visit the Wieskirche, the pilgrimage church of the Scourged Savior and known as the most beautiful rococo church in Bavaria. It has been a UNESCO world heritage site since 1983. Tour the Feldhernhalle and the Cathedral. Return to Munich. Evening at leisure.
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Munich

A short drive will get us to Oberammergau where you will attend the Passion Play performance that depicts the life and crucifixion of Jesus. This is an event that takes place in this small town once every 10 years. Balance of the day at leisure.
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Munich

Early morning departure to Innsbruck, home of the winter Olympics in 1964 and 1976. You'll see Maria Theresienstrasse, the Hofburg Imperial Palace, the arcaded Herzog-Friedrich-Strasse, lined with handsome burghers' houses, and the famous Goldenes Dachl, the "Golden Roof." The 2600 copper shingles of this beautifully-painted balcony were covered in gold as a gift for the people of Innsbruck from Maximilian.
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Innsbruck

Morning departure to Salzburg. Salzburg was known as German Rome. It grew in power becoming an archbishopric see in 798AD. This is the city of Mozart. We will have enough time for shopping and a walk through the picturesque old city and Geburtshaus, Mozart's birth house. Evening at leisure.
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Salzburg

After breakfast, we visit the main cathedral and Hohensalzburg Fortress former stronghold of the prince archbishops of Salzburg. Remainder of the day at leisure.
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Early departure to Vienna, capital of Austria. Visit the Naschmarkt, Vienna's main outdoor produce market. Take a stroll in the old town; sights to see include the Anchor clock, St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Opera house. Evening at leisure.
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Vienna

We will visit some of the imperial palaces and the Spanish Riding School. The Hofburg lies in the heart of Vienna, and has been called a city within a city. Begun in 1220, it was gradually expanded over the centuries, growing into a complex of palaces, gardens, chapels, and the famous Spanish Riding School. Evening at leisure.
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Vienna

Return to US.
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• Round trip airfare from New York
• Entrance fees and one piece of luggage handling
• 8 Night's hotel accommodations
• Local Taxes and service charges
• Meals are indicated by Code Letters (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner
• Sightseeing with Licensed Tour Guides
• Touring with Air conditioned Deluxe Motor coach

Optional items available upon request.