Explore the heart of Bavaria with Munich’s rich history, fairytale castles, and alpine excursions—all in one immersive week.

Board your overnight flight to Munich, Germany.

• Meet your local tour escort and transfer to your hotel

• Light walking tour of Munich’s historic center:
  • Marienplatz, New Town Hall (Glockenspiel), Viktualienmarkt
  • View the Frauenkirche and Residenz exterior

• Group welcome dinner with Bavarian favorites (wiener schnitzel, spätzle, pretzels)

Overnight in Munich

• Morning guided visit to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial
  • Educational and age-appropriate with time for reflection

• Return to Munich for lunch and afternoon museum options:
  • Deutsches Museum (science & tech) or
  • BMW Museum for design and engineering

• Evening free or optional visit to the Olympic Park

Overnight in Munich

• Full-day excursion to Neuschwanstein Castle (~2 hrs)
  • Guided tour of King Ludwig II’s fairytale fortress
  • Optional short hike to Marienbrücke for a panoramic photo stop

• Time in nearby Füssen for shopping or snacks

• Return to Munich for dinner

Overnight in Munich

• Explore English Garden and watch the surfers on the Eisbach river

• Optional visits:
  • Nymphenburg Palace
  • Alte Pinakothek (art museum) or Museum of Urban & Contemporary Art

• Free time for souvenir shopping or café hopping

• Group dinner

Overnight in Munich

• Full-day excursion to Salzburg (~1.5 hrs by coach)
  • Visit Mozart’s birthplace, Mirabell Gardens, and the Old Town
  • Optional: Sound of Music walking tour

• Return to Munich for a farewell dinner and group reflections

Overnight in Munich

Transfer to Munich Airport (MUC) for your return flight home.

• Board for 5 nights (no lunches included)

• Accommodation in hotels

• Breakfasts at the hostels

• Dinner at local restaurants

• All activities and visits to neighborhoods as outlined in the program

• Local public transportation

• The presence of a guide throughout the trip

• Roundtrip Air tickets from the USA to Germany