9 Days

Day 1

Depart from North America

Depart from North Ameri...

Day 2

Arrive In Germany

Arrive In Germany

Day 3

Rothenburg
LEAP Debate the Great

Rothenburg
LEAP Debate the Great

Day 4

Munich
LEAP Bask in Bavarian Arts

Munich
LEAP Bask in Bavarian A...

Day 5

Neuschwanstein

Neuschwanstein

Day 6

Lucerne and Swiss Folklore
LEAP Swiss Life and Legends

Lucerne and Swiss Folkl...
LEAP Swiss Life and Leg...

Day 7

Heidelberg

Heidelberg

Day 8

Rhine Cruise

Rhine Cruise

Day 9

Return Home OR Extend Your Trip

Return Home OR Extend Y...

Destinations Visited
RothenburgMunichLucerneHeidelberg
Highlights
Marksburg Castle on the Rhine RiverAltstadt of RothenburgCovered BridgeThe Rathaus-GlockenspielHeidelberg Altstadt

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Your Adventure, Day by Day

Day 1 Depart from North America
  • Fly to Germany Enjoy your overnight flight to Frankfurt.
Day 2 Arrive In Germany
  • Rothenburg Arrive in Frankfurt and transfer to the walled city of Rothenburg.
  • Night Tour Tonight, explore the city during a Night Watchman Tour.
Day 3 Rothenburg
  • Tour Rothenburg Explore the town with your tour director and visit sites that include the compact Altstadt and the city walls.
  • Romantic Road Take the "Romantic Road" through the Bavarian countryside to Munich.
  • LEAP Debate the Great

LEAP Activity | Debate the Great

Meet six influential figures from Germany’s history. Join a debate and argue their accomplishments to decide who the greatest German is.

Day 4 Munich
  • Guided Tour A local guide shows you the Frauenkirche, the Glockenspiel, Europe's fourth-largest carillon, and the Olympic stadium.
  • Nymphenburg Travel to Nymphenburg, with its 500 acres lined with trimmed hedges, boasting three pavilions and a miniature palace.
  • Dachau Visit the former concentration camp at Dachau.
  • LEAP Bask in Bavarian Arts

LEAP Activity | Bask in Bavarian Arts

Discover the links between traditional dance and Bavarian history. Listen to and learn Bavarian music while participating in ancient folklore storytelling. You’ll also learn (and demonstrate) a variety of traditional dance steps as taught by local experts.

Day 5 Neuschwanstein
  • Castle Exploration Visit fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle, built by mad Bavarian King Ludwig II. The castle is a lesson in extravagance!
  • Travel to Lucerne via Liechtenstein En route to Switzerland, you will pass through the tiny principality of Liechtenstein.
Day 6 Lucerne and Swiss Folklore
  • Lucerne Walking Tour A walking tour of Lucerne includes the lion monument, the Jesuit church, Kornmarkt and Weinmarkt Squares, quaint covered bridges, and city fortifications.
  • Add on: Zurich Visit Zurich this afternoon and discover "downtown Switzerland" on an optional excursion. Explore the city that's home to five world bank headquarters, numerous underground gold bullions, the intriguing Altstadt, and beautiful parks and quays. Relax by Lake Switzerland or shop for unique Swiss products in your free time.
  • LEAP Swiss Life and Legends
  • Add on: Swiss Folklore Show Flags are waved and voices raised in traditional songs and yodels during an optional Swiss folklore evening.

LEAP Activity | Swiss Life and Legends

Legends of William Tell, the Lion Monument, Swiss independence, and more come to life as you reenact episodes in the history of Switzerland.

Day 7 Heidelberg
  • Explore the Town Travel northward across the German border and wind your way to Heidelberg. See the Altstadt, the country's oldest university, the marktplatz, and Heidelberg Castle.
Day 8 Rhine Cruise
  • River Scenery Cruise along the fortress-studded Rhine, with its banks crowned by magnificent castles and breathtaking, vine-terraced hills.
  • Marksburg Castle Visit 12th century Marksburg Castle.
Day 9 Return Home OR Extend Your Trip
  • Depart from Switzerland Board your flight home or extend your European travels with a two-night stop in Prague.

Extend your stay | Visit Prague

Explore the heart of Bohemia—travel to Prague in the Czech Republic and explore this picturesque city full of history, charm, and culture. With a local guide, visit the Golden Lane, Tyn Church, Charles Bridge, the Astronomical Clock, and Hradcany Castle.

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