Discover Switzerland, Austria, Bavaria

Vacations for Catholics Discover Switzerland, Austria, Bavaria June 24 - July 3, 2015  Day 1 Tour Begins Travel to Austria to begin your tour of Austria, Bavaria and Switzerland featuring four-night stays in two cities.  Day 2 Innsbruck, Austria Innsbruck, the "Capital of the Tyrol", a quaint medieval city nestled in a valley surrounded by the imposing backdrop of the lovely Austrian Alps. Tonight, you are trated to a welcome dinner in one of Innsbruck's traditional local restaurants. DINNER Day 3 Innsbruck This morning ou have the choice of one of two leisurely walking tours: join a local guide as you discover the city's history, culture and popular attractions including Maria Theresien Strasse, the Hofburg, and the "Golden Roof;" or you may embark on a tour focusing on Innsbruck's unique architectural structures including its famous ski jump. The remainder of you day is at leisure. Perhaps you will join an optonal excursion outside the city. BREAKFAST Day 4 Innsbruck - Salzburg - Innsbruck Travel through the picturesque Austrian countryside to Salzburg. Upon arrival, enjoy a leisurely paced walking tour featuring Mirabell Gardens (seen in the "Sound of Music"); the quaint Getreidegasse (site of Mozart's birthplace); and many other highlights of this beautiful city. The afternoon is at leisure to explore and enjoy Salzburg's fabulous sights. The day concludes with a delightful dinner at the 1,200-year-old St. Peter's Restaurant, the oldest in Austria and still owned by the Monks. BREAKFAST & DINNER Day 5 Innsbruck - Bavaria, Germany - Oberammergau - Innsbruck Today fairy tales come to life with a picture stop at Bavaria's most famous Castle, Neuschwanstein. Next, visit Wies Church, proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage site, before proceeding to Oberammergau. Enjoy a brief orientations tour of this picturesque village which is famous for the internationally-known Passion Play, performed only every ten years to fulfill a pledge made by the villagers to God for sparing their city from the ravages of bubonic plague in 1633. Later, experience the rich musical tradition of mountainous Austria during a Tyrolean folklore show. BREAKFAST Day 6 Innsbruck - Bern, Switzerland En route to Bern you will travel through Liechtenstein, the smallest and richest German-speaking country in the world and the only country to lie entirely within the Alps. Upon arrival into Bern you will have free time to explore old town from your centrally located hotel. This evening's dinner is included at one of Bern's great restaurants. BREAKFAST & DINNER Day 7 Bern Explore delightful Bern on a panoramic sightseeing tour featuring the Bundeshaus (the Swiss Parliament), the famous Bear Pit, the Rose Gardens, and the gothic cathedral which dominates the old town skyline. Your visit to the Bear Pit will answer the question as to why bears are so revered in this enchanting city. Along the way, your Tour Manager will introduce you to both the language and culture of the region. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore charming Bern independently or ride the fastest funicular in Switzerland to the top of "Bern's mountain." BREAKFAST Day 8 Bern - Chateau de Chillon - Montreux - Train Ride Travel the shores of Lake Geneva to the legendary, medieval Chateau de Chillon. This princely residence faces the lake but puts forth the image of an imposing fortress from the mountains. Later, enjoy breathtaking Alpine views with a ride on the Golden Pass Panoramic Train from Montreux to Gstaad. Discover the delightful ambience of this world-famous Alpine ski resort with its numerous traditional wood chalets. BREAKFAST Day 9 Bern - Lucerne - Bern Travel to Lucerne, the "Swiss Paradise on the Lake." Enjoy a leisurely paced Alstadt (Old Town) waling tour, exploring the hidden treasures of the city. Lucerne has more than 800 years of history. Explore such medieval treasures as the covered Chapel Bridge (1833); the famous Water Tower which has served as a prison, watchtower and treasury; the Renaissance-style Town Hall; the baroque Jesuit Church; and the Lion Monument, carved from natural rock to commemorate the heroic Swiss Guard. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner featuring local cuisine such as traditional cheese fondue. BREAKFAST & DINNER Day 10 Bern - Tour Ends Your tour ends today in Bern, but the memories will stay with you forever. LAND ONLY Rates: Double $2,199* Single $2,499* (AIR Available from your Home City - Please CALL!) Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver or Insurance * All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change NOTE: Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment. Your price is not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL TOLL FREE @ 787-688-6286 Janice Rivera Or e-mail: journeyexperienceit@gmail.com