Austria, Germany and Switzerland
An age-old folkloric heritage is alive and well in the villages, towns, and big cities of Central Europe.
Visiting the Glockenspiel in Munich and the spectacular Alpine mountains of Lucerne conjures up ancient stories and fables. And in Vienna, you can practically hear Mozart and Beethoven’s symphonies as you walk in their footsteps.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Austria
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Day 2: Vienna
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Vienna
With your tour director you will see:- Opera House
- Kärntnerstrasse
- St. Stephen’s Cathedral
Enjoy a wiener schnitzel dinner
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Day 3: Vienna
Take a guided tour of Vienna
With your expert local guide you will see:- Ringstrasse
- Parliament
- Rathaus
- Hofburg
Visit Schönbrunn Palace
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Viennese Waltz Dancing
Experience the elegance and grandeur of the traditional Austrian waltz, the world’s oldest form of ballroom dance. During an optional two-and-a-half-hour lesson, you’ll discover the long and complex relationship between dance and city as you learn to turn and step with the best.
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Day 4: Salzburg • Munich
Travel to Salzburg
Take a walking tour of Salzburg
With your tour director you will see:
- Old Town
- Mozart's Birthplace
Continue on to Munich
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Day 5: Munich
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
Visit Dachau
Take a walking tour of Munich
With your tour director you will see:- Frauenkirche
- Neues Rathaus
- Hofbräuhaus
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Day 6: Neuschwanstein • Tyrol
Visit Neuschwanstein Castle
Travel to the Tyrol region
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Day 7: Liechtenstein • Lucerne
Travel to the Lucerne region
Make a stop in Liechtenstein
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Day 8: Lucerne
Take a tour of Lucerne
With your tour director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Kapellbrücke
- Lake Luzern
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Swiss Alps Experience
Venture to the top of Mount Pilatus, the majestic 6,387-foot peak that towers over Lucerne. In the summer, take a boat across Lake Lucerne and then ride the Pilatus cog railway—the steepest in the world—to the top. During other seasons, take a motorcoach to the base and a 45-minute cable car ride to the top, where you’ll enjoy splendid views. (Note: Warm clothes and appropriate shoes recommended.)
Add this in-depth excursion:
Swiss Evening
Opt to join us for a bit of Swiss tradition. Once you arrive at a beautiful farming village, your group will participate in hands-on activities like an interactive storytelling hour, Swiss wooden bowling, taking photos with Swiss props and dress, and even trying your hand at playing an Alpine horn. Afterwards you'll enjoy a delicious 3-course dinner, including the chance to try fondue—the Swiss National Dish! All of this is accompanied by traditional Swiss music.
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Day 9: Heidelberg
Travel via the Rhine Falls and the Black Forest to Heidelberg
Take a tour of Heidelberg
Visit the Heidelberg Castle wine barrel
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Rhineland
Travel to the Rhineland
Enjoy a Rhine River cruise (April-October)
Take a tour of Koblenz
With your tour director you will see:- Mutter-Beethoven-Haus
- Old Town
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Day 11: Rhineland
Visit Cologne Cathedral
Visit Beethoven House
Visit the Museum of German History
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Austria
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Day 2: Vienna
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Vienna
With your tour director you will see:- Opera House
- Kärntnerstrasse
- St. Stephen’s Cathedral
Enjoy a wiener schnitzel dinner
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Day 3: Vienna
Take a guided tour of Vienna
With your expert local guide you will see:- Ringstrasse
- Parliament
- Rathaus
- Hofburg
Visit Schönbrunn Palace
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Viennese Waltz Dancing
Experience the elegance and grandeur of the traditional Austrian waltz, the world’s oldest form of ballroom dance. During an optional two-and-a-half-hour lesson, you’ll discover the long and complex relationship between dance and city as you learn to turn and step with the best.
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Day 4: Salzburg • Munich
Travel to Salzburg
Take a walking tour of Salzburg
With your tour director you will see:
- Old Town
- Mozart's Birthplace
Continue on to Munich
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Day 5: Munich
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
Visit Dachau
Take a walking tour of Munich
With your tour director you will see:- Frauenkirche
- Neues Rathaus
- Hofbräuhaus
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Day 6: Neuschwanstein • Tyrol
Visit Neuschwanstein Castle
Travel to the Tyrol region
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Day 7: Liechtenstein • Lucerne
Travel to the Lucerne region
Make a stop in Liechtenstein
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Day 8: Lucerne
Take a tour of Lucerne
With your tour director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Kapellbrücke
- Lake Luzern
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Swiss Alps Experience
Venture to the top of Mount Pilatus, the majestic 6,387-foot peak that towers over Lucerne. In the summer, take a boat across Lake Lucerne and then ride the Pilatus cog railway—the steepest in the world—to the top. During other seasons, take a motorcoach to the base and a 45-minute cable car ride to the top, where you’ll enjoy splendid views. (Note: Warm clothes and appropriate shoes recommended.)
Add this in-depth excursion:
Swiss Evening
Opt to join us for a bit of Swiss tradition. Once you arrive at a beautiful farming village, your group will participate in hands-on activities like an interactive storytelling hour, Swiss wooden bowling, taking photos with Swiss props and dress, and even trying your hand at playing an Alpine horn. Afterwards you'll enjoy a delicious 3-course dinner, including the chance to try fondue—the Swiss National Dish! All of this is accompanied by traditional Swiss music.
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Day 9: Heidelberg
Travel via the Rhine Falls and the Black Forest to Heidelberg
Take a tour of Heidelberg
Visit the Heidelberg Castle wine barrel
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Rhineland
Travel to the Rhineland
Enjoy a Rhine River cruise (April-October)
Take a tour of Koblenz
With your tour director you will see:- Mutter-Beethoven-Haus
- Old Town
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Day 11: Rhineland
Visit Cologne Cathedral
Visit Beethoven House
Visit the Museum of German History
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (10 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
2 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides; 2 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director (4 with extension); 1 walking tour
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Entrances
Schönbrunn Palace; Classical concert in Vienna; Dachau; Linderhof Palace (pending availability); Heidelberg Castle wine barrel; Swiss Alps experience (with extension: Rhine River cruise; Cologne Cathedral; Museum of German History)
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
