Tue Aug 25                      Depart your home city on overnight flight to Rome (with layover).  Fly with the group** or on your own to arrive in Rome (FCO) between                                              10:00 - 11:00 am.

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Wed Aug 26                     This morning you will arrive in Rome - The Eternal City.  We will take in a few iconic sights such as the Colosseum and the Forum.  We                                                won’t push too hard before we check into our lovely hotel the Michelangelo-Roma for the next 2 nights and enjoy our welcome dinner.                                                  We will get a good night’s rest to prepare for tomorrow’s adventure. (B, D)

 

Thur Aug 27                     After breakfast we will embark on our exploration of Vatican City including St. Peter’s Basilica. If you wish,  you can take an elevator up to                                            the base of the dome, then climb the steps between the two layers of the dome designed by Michelangelo for stunning views from the                                                  cupola of Vatican City and Rome.  We will visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.   Of course, you may have some free time                                              to explore on your own or stay with the group for more sightseeing.  We will stay a second night in our Rome hotel. (B)

 

Fri Aug 28                        Depart Rome after breakfast for the rolling hills of Tuscany.  Along the way we will make stops including the town of Siena, home of the                                                Palio di Siena - their famous horse race in the center of town, a family owned winery and the Florence American Cemetery.  We will                                                      continue north to the vibrant city of Florence, home to some of the greatest art and architecture in the world. After check-in you’ll have the                                            rest of the afternoon and evening to explore and get dinner on your own at a local restaurant near our Hotel Paris. (B)

 

Sat Aug 29                       Be prepared to see some of Italy’s most iconic sights today.  We will see the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore whose dome was an                                                  architectural feat designed by famed Renaissance architect Brunelleschi.  Will you climb the 463 steps to the cupola to see the                                                            panoramic views of Florence?  We will marvel at the art in the Galleria dell’Accademia namely Michelangelo’s David.  Other sites we’ll                                                  see are the Ponte Vecchio, Mercato Centrale - the historic food market and the many piazzas filled with incredible art. (B)

 

Sun Aug 30                      Today we will continue north to the fascinating city of Milan which is home to the massive Duomo di Milano, the Galleria Vittorio                                                            Emanuele II - one of the oldest shopping malls, countless museums filled with history and art.  The Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie                                              houses Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece, “The Last Supper”.  After our exploration of the city we will enjoy a group dinner at our historic                                              hotel - Villa Malpensa. (B, D)

 

Mon Aug 31                     Today's breathtaking drive along Lake Como will be very relaxing.  The scenery is stunning as we make our way to the charming town of

                                        Tirano.  We will stop along the way for photos and lunch.  This evening, take time to wander around this quaint town and get your last

                                        Italian gelato after our group dinner.  Our hotel is conveniently located a short walk from the train station. (B, D)

 

Tue Sept 1                       The highlight of today will be our 4+ hour ride on the Bernina Express train from Tirano to Chur, Switzerland over the Alps.  You’ll have                                                some free time for lunch in this 5,000 year old town before we board our bus and head for our next stop in Bavaria, the lovely Garmisch-                                              Partenkirchen (GaPa).  Our home for the next 3 nights will be the beautiful Atlas Grand Hotel in the heart of town. (B)

 

Wed Sept 2                     Today we will visit the stunning Neuschwanstein Castle where you will have time for a tour of the castle, lunch and shopping.  After our                                                excursion, we will head back to GaPa with plenty of time for you to walk the streets and take in this charming town.  Tonight we will enjoy a                                          group dinner at a traditional German pub with cultural dancing and music. (B, D)

 

Thur Sept 3                     Calling all mountain climbers!!  Today we will tackle the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest peak and home to one of the last glaciers in 

                                        Deutchland.  Don’t worry, the glass gondola will safely transport you to the top where the observation deck made of glass and steel will

                                        give you incredible views of the mountain range.  Back in GaPa we will see the ski jump in Olympic Park and take an optional walk through 

                                        Partnach Gorge.  Tonight is our final night to enjoy our wonderful hotel and a group dinner.  Be sure to get down to the relaxing sauna - a                                            real treat after coming down off the mountain! (B, D)

 

Fri Sept 4                        Pack up this morning as we leave Garmisch-Partenkirchen (can you say it now?) and head to Munich - famous for its Bavarian cuisine.                                                We will visit the Marienplatz rumored to be one of the most beautiful squares in all of Germany and home to the Glockenspiel.  Get lunch                                            at the iconic Hofbräuhaus - possibly the world’s most famous tavern.  You will have time to explore historic cathedrals, palaces and                                                      gardens.  Wander through the Viktualienmarkt with many stalls of Bavarian specialty foods.  This evening we will check into our Munich                                                city center accommodation - Hotel Schlicker for the next 3 nights.  Perhaps we can catch a concert while we are here in one of the historic                                          locations. (B)

 

Sat Sept 5                       Today we will take a trip to Salzburg - the home of the Sound of Music!  We will spend the whole day in this magical town.  We'll visit the                                              Hohensalzburg Fortress and the Altstadt historic town center - a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to Mozart’s birth house.  We                                              will also catch some of the familiar Sound of Music filming sites.  Be sure to see the movie again before we go!  We will drive back to our                                              Munich hotel this evening. (B)

 

Sun Sept 6                      Our day trip today will be to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, a very moving experience and a powerful reminder of history that                                          must never be forgotten.   On our way back to Munich we will pass by the Olympic Stadium and the BMW factory and museum. You will                                              have the rest of the day to enjoy your favorite sites in Munich, shop, taste the cuisine or just relax in this beautiful city!  We will enjoy a                                                  farewell dinner all together and get ready to fly home tomorrow. (B,D)

 

Mon Sept 7                     Fly home from Munich

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* Price is per person and based on availability and cost at the time of booking.

** Contact Brenda@EnrichmentTravel.com if you are interested in group flights

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Note:  Itinerary subject to change at the discretion of ETS.