Germanic Cultures

Arrive in the German capital, Berlin, and begin exploring.

Sightseeing with a local guide introduces Germany's capital, the Brandenburg Gate, and Unter den Linden.

Take an elevator up into the stunning Glass Dome to witness dramatic views both internally of the building and externally of Berlin.

Opt to Visit the Rococo palace of Sans Souci, to see the rich interior, Roman-style baths, and lush gardens of the palace where Frederick the Great was entertained by Voltaire and Bach, and where Churchill and Stalin met for the Potsdam Conference.

LEAP Activity | Ich bin ein Berliner

Step into the shoes of the people whose lives were impacted by the Berlin Wall. Participate in a group activity that involves reciting personal accounts of the event and discussing its repercussions. Live through their experiences and gain a personal insight into Germany’s history.

Visit the Olympiastadion, built for the 1936 Summer Olympics, famous for the exploits of Jesse Owens.

LEAP Activity | Guten Appetit!

Bring your appetite along with you and cook up a traditional German meal.

Travel a full day's journey south to Munich, capital of Bavaria.

A local guide shows you the Frauenkirche, the Glockenspiel, Europe's fourth-largest carillon, and the Olympic stadium.

Travel to Nymphenburg, with its 500 acres lined with trimmed hedges, boasting three pavilions and a miniature palace.

Visit the former concentration camp at Dachau.

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.

Enjoy an optional excursion to fairy tale Neuschwanstein Castle, built for mad Bavarian King Ludwig II. A lesson in extravagance, with almost every inch covered in gilt, stucco, woodcarvings, and marble mosaics, the castle served as a model for Walt Disney's theme park. A visit to nearby Linderhof is also included.

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.

Cross into Austria and visit Mozart's hometown of Salzburg, setting for The Sound of Music, with your Tour Director. Austria's hometown of Baroque, Salzburg is picturesquely nested in the mountains by the Salzach River.

Feel the rhythm of Salzburg’s Old Town Square as you enter the unassuming yellow domicile at Getreidegasse 9. This is the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. View an impressive collection of the young composer’s first instruments and immerse yourself in the captivating saga of this prodigy’s early life.

Continue to the Austrian capital, Vienna.

Follow in the footsteps of the imperial Habsburgs as a local guide shows you the Hofburg, the Belvedere, and St. Stephen's Cathedral.

As you enter Schonbrunn Palace, imagine Emperor Karl I's abdication in this building, ending 640 years of his family's rule.

This evening, perhaps stroll through the Prater amusement park and ride on the huge ferris wheel.

Our rewarding and enjoyable tour comes to an end as our Tour Director accompanies us to the airport on our final day.