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In the 1960s, the movie The Sound of Music was filmed in Salzburg and the state of Salzburg. The movie was based on the true story of Maria von Trapp, a Salzburg-based nun who took up with an aristocratic family and fled German occupation. Although the film is relatively unknown to Austrians, the town draws many visitors who wish to visit the filming locations.

18 day Bohemia & Bavaria Tour

Travels through Czech, Austria and Germany

From the Czech Republic’s golden capital to the romantic castles and fabled cities of Germany and Austria.

Day 1: Rožmberk
2pm pick up from Vienna airport, travelling to a historic village in the South Bohemian region of the Czech Republic. Rožmberk is an idyllic town of around 330 inhabitants, featuring a picture-perfect castle built in 1253.

Day 2: Český Krumlov
A day trip to a town famous for fine architecture and art. Old Český Krumlov is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Krumlov Castle is the second biggest Czech castle after Prague. A complex of forty richly decorated Renaissance and Baroque buildings and palaces create an impressive noble residence, situated around five castle courts, with the Baroque castle garden spanning an area of ten hectares. Enjoy a guided tour around these historic surroundings.

Day 3: Salzburg
Transfer to Salzburg in Austria, with afternoon sightseeing at the Castle and Residenz Palace. Salzburg’s Old Town with its world famous baroque architecture is one of the best-preserved city centers in the German-speaking world, and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. Its architectural heritage is complemented by its beautiful Alpine setting.

Day 4: : Salzburg, Hallstatt
Salzburg is the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the setting for parts of the musical and film The Sound of Music. We will spend the morning at Mozart’s Birthplace and Residence, with an afternoon trip to Hallstatt, a beautiful small village with World Heritage status, sited picturesquely on a lake.

Day 5: Berchtesgaden, Eagles Nest, Obersalzberg and Salt Mines in Berchtesgaden
Day trip to the Berchtesgaden region in the nearby German Bavarian Alps, where we will tour the fascinating Berchtesgaden salt mine, in operation since 1517. In former times only privileged dignitaries were allowed to visit! We’ll also take an Eagle’s Nest tour. The Kehlsteinhaus is a chalet-style building built as part of the Obersalzberg complex by the Nazis on Kehlstein mountain (1835m) that offers spectacular views to its visitors. Graffiti left by allied troops is still visible in some of the woodwork. Hitler’s small study is now a store room for the cafeteria.

Day 6: Munich
Transfer to Munich, capital of Bavaria and Germany’s third largest city, with afternoon sightseeing. The city is an inspiring mix of historic buildings and impressive new landmarks of architecture.

Day 7: Munich
All day sightseeing in Munich, noted for its architecture and culture, and its annual Oktoberfest beer celebration. Although it was heavily damaged by allied bombing during World War II, many of its historic buildings have been rebuilt and the city centre appear mostly as it did in the late 1800’s.

Day 8: Füssen
Transfer to Füssen near the Austrian border, where we will visit the castle after lunch. The Hohes Schloss (High Castle) is the former summer residence of the prince bishops of Augsburg and one of Bavaria’s largest and best preserved late Gothic castle complexes. Steve McQueen’s motorcycle stunts and many other scenes in The Great Escape were filmed in and around the town.

Day 9: Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau
All day sightseeing in these famous castles, including lunch. Hohenschwangau Castle (literally Castle of the High Swan County) was the childhood residence of King Ludwig II of Bavaria and was built by his father, King Maximilian II of Bavaria. Neuschwanstein was built by Ludwig II when he became king as a retreat and as an homage to Richard Wagner. It is the most photographed building in Germany. It also served as the inspiration for the Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland.

Day 10: Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Transfer to Rothenburg ob der tauber, a charming medieval town which was granted free imperial city status in 1274. We’ll take an evening night watchman’s tour of the town.

Day 11: Dinkelsbühl and Nördlingen
Day trip to nearby Dinkelsbühl and Nördlingen with lunch in Dinkelsbühl. Walk the walls of this historic town with its 30 towers and cobbled streets. You will also enjoy the walled town of Nördlingen, built in the crater of a meteor that struck here 15 million years ago.

Day 12: Day 15: Würzburg
Day trip to Würzburg, north of Rothenburg, along the Romantic road. Würzburg, on the Main River, is surrounded by forests and vineyards and is the centre for art and beautiful architecture and delicate wines. We’ll visit the castle Fortress Marienberg and museum.

Day 13: Prague
Transfer to Prague and our Hotel.

Day 14: Prague
Prague is one of Europe’s most charming and beautiful cities and since 1992 its historic center has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. Today we will spend all day sightseeing in Prague, visiting the Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square and Astronomical Clock.

Day 15: Karlštejn Castle, Plzeň
Guided tour of the Gothic castle in Karlštejn, one of the most famous in the Czech Republic, founded in the 14th century by Charles IV. We then visit Plzeň and its Gothic Cathedral, founded in the late 13th century, the tower of which is the highest in the country. Plzeň is also well-known for the Pilsner Urquell (since 1842) and Gambrinus (since 1869) breweries and we will take the the brewery tour. The pilsener style of beer was developed in Pilsen in the 19th century.

Day 16: Krems
Transfer to Krems. We will pass through České Budějovice, often referred to simply as Budweis in English. For a time the town was the royal brewery for the Holy Roman Emperor, and Budweiser Bier (beer from Budweis) became, along with Plzeň‘s Pilsener, one of the best-known lagers. The old town preserves wonderful architecture from the Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and 19th century periods.

Day 17 : Krems
Krems is one of the oldest cities in Austria; the first documented reference to it dates to 995. There is a millenium of history at every step – on the streets and squares, in old monasteries and churches, in burgher houses and fortifications.

Day 18: Vienna
Airport transfer with arrival around midday.

Date

  • 25 May – 11 June 2010

Cost & Inclusions

Cost

Price is per person twin share, 15% single supplement.

  • Australian dollars: $5,900 AUD  convert

Inclusions

All accommodation as listed below, all sightseeing, all breakfasts, all transfers in mini buses, fully escorted tour with driver/guide.

Accommodation

  • 2 nights Pension Royale, Rožmberk
  • 3 nights Wolf Hotel, Salzburg
  • 2 nights Eurostars Grand Central, Munich
  • 2 nights Kurcafe Hotel, Fussen
  • 3 nights Hotel Burg, Rothenburg ob der tauber
  • 3 nights Hotel Orion, Prague
  • 2 nights Hotel Goldener Engel, Krems
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