An Adventure in EuropeSpecially created for Jane Example and John ExampleItinerary PreviewMunich, Salzburg, Vienna, and KrakowSeptember 01 – September 15, 2015

A Custom Itinerarydesigned by Go Real EuropeCopyright 2015

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Pre-Paid Tours and Activities:• Guided Full-Day Excursion to theNeuschwanstein Castle• Sound of Music Guided Bus Tour• Evening Guided Walk through Vienna’sInner City

• Walking Tour of Krakow’s Historic Center• Guided Excursion to the Auschwitz Con-centration Camp• Guided Bus Excursion to the Salt Minein Wieliczka

Pre-Paid Transportation:• 2nd Class Train Tickets from Munich toSalzburg• 2nd Class Train Tickets from Salzburg toVienna

• Train Tickets from Vienna to Krakow• Public Transport Tickets for Vienna• Private Transfer from Krakow Rail Sta-tion to Your Hotel

Pre-Paid Hotels, including Daily Breakfast:• 3 nights in the (Hotel T.B.D.) in Munich• 4 nights in the (Hotel T.B.D.) in Salzburg

• 3 nights in the (Hotel T.B.D.) in Vienna• 3 nights in the (Hotel T.B.D.) in Krakow

Travel Information included in your itinerary:• City Maps of Vienna• Point to point travel directions• Destination information & travel advice

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ITINERARY CONTENTS1 September 01, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Arrival in Munich Airport and Transfer to Hotel by Taxi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Self Guided Visit to Munich’s Altstadt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4The Hofbräuhaus, Munich’s Famed Beerhall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2 September 02, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Visit to the Deutsches Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Tour of the Residence Palace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Stroll through the English Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3 September 03, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Guided Full-Day Bus Excursion to the Neuschwanstein Castle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

4 September 04, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Taxi Transfer to the Munich Main Rail Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Rail Journey from Munich to Salzburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Arrival in Salzburg and Transfer to Hotel by Public Taxi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Self Guided Visit to the Fortress Hohensalzburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Self Guided Visit to the Altstadt (Old Town) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

5 September 05, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Sound of Music Guided Bus Excursion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Self Guided Visit to the Neustadt and Mirabell Palace Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

6 September 06, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Self Guided Excursion to the Peak of the Untersberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Visit to the Hellbrunn Palace and Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Visit to the Mönchsberg and the Augustinian Beer Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

7 September 07, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Self Guided Excursion to the Königssee (King’s Lake) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Self Guided Excursion to Berchtesgaden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

8 September 08, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Self-Arranged Taxi Transfer to Salzburg Main Train Station for Rail Departure . . . . . . . . 15Rail Journey from Salzburg to Vienna on Westbahn Railways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Arrival in Vienna’s Westbahnhof Station and Transfer to Hotel by Public Taxi . . . . . . . . 15Self Guided Visit to Vienna’s Inner City (Innere Stadt) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Evening Guided Walk through Vienna’s Inner City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

9 September 09, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Self Guided Visit to Imperial Vienna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Self Guided Visit to the Ringstrasse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Self Guided Visit to the Spittelberg Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

10 September 10, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Hip Vienna: Self Guided visit to the Naschmarkt and Museum Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . 19Self Guided Visit to the Karlskirche and Belvedere Palace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Self Guided Visit to the Wine Village of Grinzing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Visit to the Schönbrunn Palace and Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Visit to the Hundertwasserhaus and the Prater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Self-Arranged Taxi Transfer to Vienna’s Westbahnhof Station for Rail Departure . . . . . . 22Overnight Rail Journey from Vienna to Krakow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

12 September 12, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Arrival at Krakow Glowny Train Station and transfer to Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Guided Walking Tour of Historic Krakow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Visit to Wawel Castle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Self Guided Tour of Krakow’s Old Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

13 September 13, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Guided Bus Excursion to the Auschwitz Concentration Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Visit to the Schindler’s Factory Museum and the Former Jewish Ghetto . . . . . . . . . . . 25

14 September 14, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Guided Bus Excursion to the Salt Mines of Wieliczka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Self Guided Tour of Kazimierz - Krakow’s Jewish Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

15 September 15, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Self-Arranged Drop off at Airport by Taxi, Depart Krakow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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DAY 1Arrive Munich

September 01, 2015(Hotel T.B.D.)

Arrival in Munich Airport and Transfer to Hotel byTaxiTo Be Determined

For your arrival in Munich we will provide information on the customsand passport procedures. We will also provide advice on taking a taxito your hotel, including an estimate of the cost and time of the ride toyour hotel. We will also provide some very basic directions for takingrail service into central Munich to save on the taxi fare.Included: Arrival and transfer advice. Not Included: Taxi fare(about 65 EUR)Self Guided Visit to Munich’s Altstadt

Afternoon

Munich boasts a large old town (Altstadt) with many beautiful historicbuildings. Sometimes called the world’s largest village, it is a perfectplace to wander. You will discover many Medieval, Renaissance, andBaroque buildings, as well as several stunning examples of modernarchitecture. Pleasant cafes, beer halls, cozy restaurants, and greatshopping all add to the charming atmosphere. The heart of the Altstadtis the Marianplatz. This historic square is home to the New Town Halland has been the center of Munich since the Middle Ages. The NewTown Hall features a famous Glockenspiel clock tower, which at 11 A.M.and noon sends forth 32 life-sized figures to reenact Bavarian history.A golden bird chirps 3 times to mark the end of the display. Nearby isalso the massive Frauenkirche Cathedral. This Gothic church can holdover 20,000 worshippers and a climb to its lofty bell tower affords abreathtaking view of the city and, in good weather, the nearby Alps.Munich is not a “full service”GoReal Europe destination. Itinerariesonly provide a brief summary of attractions and very basic travel direc-tions in Munich.The Hofbräuhaus, Munich’s Famed Beerhall

Evening

The Hofbräuhaus is Munich’s most famous beer hall, which in fact,makes it the world’s most famous beer hall. The Hofbräuhaus wasfounded as the Bavarian king’s royal brewery over 400 years ago. Inthe beer hall you and up to 1,300 other revelers will sit on long woodenbenches, many of them over a hundred years old themselves. Musi-cians will play Bavarian polkas and the atmosphere is only made morefestive by the waiters and waiters dressed in traditional garb, balancing

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trays filled with huge liter-sized beer steins. With all that beer, you willneed something to fill your stomach as well, but luckily there is plentyof hearty and filling Bavarian cuisine to choose from as well.Munich is not a “full service”GoReal Europe destination. Itinerariesonly provide a brief summary of attractions and very basic travel direc-tions in Munich.

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DAY 2Munich

September 02, 2015(Hotel T.B.D.)

Visit to the Deutsches MuseumMorning

The Deutsches Museum (i.e., the German Museum) is the world’slargest museum of science and technology. It is located on a smallisland in the River Isar, which flows through central Munich. The mu-seum’s vast and fascinating collection is spread out among 40 differ-ent exhibitions. You will encounter examples of technology stretchingacross humanity’s long history, from a reproduction of pre-historic cavepaintings, to the laboratory where the atom was split.Munich is not a “full service”GoReal Europe destination. Itinerariesonly provide a brief summary of attractions and very basic travel direc-tions in Munich. Entry (8.50 EUR) is not included.Tour of the Residence Palace

Early Afternoon

The Munich Residenz was the seat of government for Bavaria’s Dukesand Kings from 1508 to 1918. Originally a medieval castle, it was trans-formed over the centuries into a beautiful palace. Today it is opento the public and you can explore its magnificent interiors, numerouscourtyards, and elegant garden. The living quarters of the royal familyhave been transformed into a museum which provides a fascinatingglimpse into the lives of Kings and Queens. In the treasury museumyou can also see themany precious jewels and great works of art whichBavaria’s rulers collected.Munich is not a “full service”GoReal Europe destination. Itinerariesonly provide a brief summary of attractions and very basic travel direc-tions in Munich. Entry into the palace is not included (7 EUR).Stroll through the English Garden

Late Afternoon

The English Garden is one of Europe’s largest parks; in fact it is largerthan New York’s Central Park. While it is called the “English Garden”after the style of the park, it was actually designed by an American,and is now a symbol of the very Bavarian city of Munich. The park is aperfect place to escape the city for a long stroll, where you can enjoythe natural scenery and the people watching. You can even enjoy arefreshing swim in the river Eisbach, which flows through the middleof the park, or rent a paddle boat for a cruise on Lake Kleinhesseloher.When you are ready for some refreshment, you can find several largebeer gardens in the park, where you can mix with the locals and enjoysome of Munich’s famous brews.7

DAY 2Munich

September 02, 2015(Hotel T.B.D.)

Munich is not a “full service”GoReal Europe destination. Itinerariesonly provide a brief summary of attractions and very basic travel direc-tions in Munich.

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DAY 3Munich

September 03, 2015(Hotel T.B.D.)

Guided Full-Day Bus Excursion to theNeuschwanstein CastleFull Day

Inspiration for the Disney Castles, numerous fairy tales, and countlessdreamers, the Castle of Neuschwanstein is probably the most famouscastle in the world. Perched on a peak in the foothills of the Alps,the setting provides the perfect backdrop to the spiraling towers andturrets of the castle. On this full day excursion, you will not only visitthis amazing castle, but also another fantastic creation of its builder,King Ludwig II of Bavaria. In his Linderhof Palace you will discover anelegant palace surrounded by a beautiful park. You will learn abouthow the shy, reclusive, and eccentric (some even saymad) king built thecastle and palace to escape society and pursue his favorite passions– such as Wagner’s operas. Your trip will also include a stop to thecharming Bavarian village of Oberammergau. Oberammergau is hometo a famous Passion Play, staged only once each ten years, which drawsvisitors from around the world.THIS IS NOT A PRIVATE TOURIncluded: Cost of the guided tour and bus transportation. NotIncluded: Entry into individual sites (23 EUR per person)

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DAY 4Munich to Salzburg

September 04, 2015(Hotel T.B.D.)

Taxi Transfer to the Munich Main Rail Station8:45 AM

Munich taxis are generally reliable and honest, so this is cheaper than apre-arranged transfer. If you are picked up one hour prior to departure,you should have plenty of time to catch your train.Included: Instructions on taking a taxi to the rail station, instruc-tions for finding your train. Not included: Taxi fare.Rail Journey from Munich to Salzburg

09:34 – 11:02 by Rail

Tickets and seat reservations will be included with the purchase ofyour itinerary for this approximately one and a half hour rail journey.Detailed directions and instructions that make the trip easy and stressfree will also be provided in your full itinerary.Included: Tickets, seat reservations.Arrival in Salzburg and Transfer to Hotel by PublicTaxi

11:02 AM

Upon arrival in Salzburg, you will exit the rail station and proceed tothe taxi stand where you will find taxis waiting for arriving passengers.Taxis in Salzburg are generally reliable and honest, and are less expen-sive than using a pre-arranged pick up service for your transfer to theHotel. Detailed arrival information and instructions for taking a taxiare provided in the Full Length itinerary with purchase of an itinerary.Included: Arrival information and instructions. TAXI FARE IS NOTINCLUDEDSelf Guided Visit to the Fortress Hohensalzburg

Early Afternoon

The Festung Hohensalzburg (roughly translated as the High SalzburgFortress) dominates Salzburg, appearing simultaneously formidableand enticing. From one side of the fortress you will enjoy a breathtak-ing view of the city, and from the other a beautiful view of the nearbyAlps. A fortress has been located at this location since Roman times,although the current fortress dates its history back to the 11th cen-tury A.D. In the Renaissance the fortress was enlarged and its exterior

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DAY 4Munich to Salzburg

September 04, 2015(Hotel T.B.D.)

has remained mostly unchanged since then. The state rooms of thefortress are richly decorated with intricate Gothic wood-carvings andRenaissance ornamental paintings. In addition to touring the fortressstate rooms, you can also visit the Fortress Museum, a Marionette Mu-seum, the torture Chamber, an observation tower, and more. An audiotour is available which covers many of these sites. The fortress wasnever taken by force, even though it was not for a lack of trying. Luckilyfor you, today you can easily reach the fortress by a steep funicularrailway that leaves from Salzburg’s Altstadt.Included: Travel directions, tips, and information on the sites andhistory of the fortress. Not Included: Cost of entry (8.00 EUR - 11.30EUR)Self Guided Visit to the Altstadt (Old Town)

Late Afternoon

Filled with narrow lanes, elegant squares, and an abundance of ornatebaroque architecture, Salzburg is certainly one of Europe’s most beau-tiful towns. Although its growth was initially fueled by salt from nearbymines (Salzburgmeans salt mountain), the town is now associated withmusic, Catholic churches, and baroque architecture. For Americans, itwas made famous by the movie Sound of Music, but most Austriansremain completely unaware of the movie. An independent bishopricuntil becoming part of Austria in 1816, Salzburg has always had a keensense of local identity. Ironically however, its charm, hospitality, cul-tural heritage, and the beauty of its natural surroundings have made itinto a symbol of Austria as a whole.The Altstadt is where Mozart was born and music continues to beclosely associated with it. It possesses an amazing wealth of Baroquebuildings due to the fact that during the 17th and 18th centuries itsbishop rulers focused on beautifying and enriching their town, andattempted to stay out of the foreign conflicts that often surroundedthem on all sides. A series of squares runs through the town, andyou will find that all the squares are dominated by a beautiful church.Throughout the Altstadt you will findmarkets, pleasant shops, and cozyrestaurants.Included: Travel directions, tips, and information on the area.

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DAY 5Salzburg

September 05, 2015(Hotel T.B.D.)

Sound of Music Guided Bus Excursion9:00 - 1:00 PM

In this approximately 4 hour tour by motor coach you will relive themost magical moments from the Sound of Music while taking in thebreathtaking beauty of Salzburg’s surroundings, including the land-scape which inspired Julie Andrews to burst into song at the beginningof the movie. As you enjoy the tour, you will relax and listen to theoriginal Sound of Music soundtrack, perhaps even singing along a bit.On the tour you will see the places where the movie was filmed, andwill also learn how these places tie into Salzburg’s history.Notable spots you will visit include the Mirabell Gardens, whereMaria and the children sang “Do-Re-Mi”, the Leopoldskron Palace whichserved as the von Trapp family home, the pavillion where Maria andthe Captain fell in love, Maria’s abbey, and the wedding church. Youwill also see the picturesque lake district.Included: Cost of the guided bus excursion. THIS IS NOT A PRI-VATE TOURSelf Guided Visit to the Neustadt and Mirabell PalaceGardens

Afternoon

TOP SITES:MIRABELL PALACE AND GARDENS, LINZERGASSE (STREET),ST. SEBASTIAN’S CEMETERYOn the right bank of Salzach river lies the Neustadt, or New Townin English. Although it may be slightly newer than the Altstadt, it stillboasts hundreds of years of history in it’s winding and narrowMedievallanes. The Mirabell Palace, a Baroque masterpiece built in 1606 by thePrince Archbishop of Salzburg for his concubine, is the most famoussite in the Neustadt. As impressive as the palace and its interior are, theelaborate gardens surrounding the palace are more famous than thepalace itself. In the gardens you will find statues of pegasus, unicorns,lions and other exotic animals, a dwarf garden, grand staircases, andother picturesque spots. Sound of Music fans may remember thegarden from the movie, as this is where several parts of the “Do-Re-Me”song were filmed.Included: Travel directions, tips, and information on the area.

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DAY 6Salzburg

September 06, 2015(Hotel T.B.D.)

Self Guided Excursion to the Peak of the UntersbergMorning

The nearly 6,000 foot high Untersberg is Salzburg’s nearest AlpineMountain, and a visit to its peak is the perfect way to experience theAlps without traveling too far. Don’t worry, there’s no need to bringyour climbing gear. You can take a bus from Salzburg to the base ofthe mountain, and then take an exhilarating cable lift ride all the wayto the limestone summit. There you will find a stupendous view ofthe Alps spread out before you, and if you feel like wandering a bit, anetwork of rocky trails spreads out from the summit. If you aren’t inthe mood for a hike, you can just enjoy the view some more and havea meal or a drink in a mountain top restaurant.Included: Detailed travel directions and information for an easyand stress free trip. Not Included: Local bus fare (2.30 EUR), Lift tickets(21 EUR).Visit to the Hellbrunn Palace and Gardens

Afternoon

Built as a summer palace by Salzburg’s Prince-Bishop, the HellbrunnPalace is a picturesque palace surrounded by even more beautiful gar-dens. The early baroque palace was built exclusively for the purpose ofentertainment, as the Prince-Bishop would actually return to Salzburgin the evening. It can be toured with an audio guide and includes sev-eral beautiful frescoed ceilings. There is a great deal to discover inthe gardens - hidden grottos, clever statues, reflecting pools, as wellflora and fauna. What’s more, the gardens are also home to famousWasserspiele, trick water fountains that never fail to delight, astonish,and befuddle. The fountains were actually built with the express pur-pose of playing practical jokes on guests, and they continue to provideplenty of amusement today.Included: Travel directions, tips, and information on the area. NotIncluded: Entry to the gardens and palace (10.50 EUR)Visit to the Mönchsberg and the Augustinian BeerHall

Evening

Although tiny in comparison to the mountains of the nearby Alps, theMönchsberg (Monk’s Mountain) dominates the Altstadt. While the high-est portion of the mountain is occupied by the Fortress Hohensalzburg,the rest of the mountain is covered by idyllic forests and pastures,

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romantic homes, and castle ruins. A stroll through this enchantinglandscape also affords numerous beautiful views of Salzburg’s Altstadtbelow. Perhaps best of all, it can all be enjoyed away from the crowdsof the city. At the foot of the Mönchsberg, in the village-like neighbor-hood of Mülln, lies Austria’s largest beer hall. Since 1621 it has servedthe famously delicious brew of the Augustinian monks. Although itattracts many visitors, it remains a favorite among locals. Even if youdon’t drink beer, it is still a great way to try some traditional Austriancuisine and mingle with locals in a wonderfully authentic atmosphere.Included: Travel directions, tips, and information on the area. NotIncluded: Beer or meal in the beer hall.

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DAY 7Salzburg

September 07, 2015(Hotel T.B.D.)

Self Guided Excursion to the Königssee (King’s Lake)Morning

The breath-takingly beautiful Königssee (King’s Lake) is the deepestlake in the Alps and is surrounded by steep mountains. Taking acruise on the lake is an unforgettable experience. The boat will takeyou to the red-onion domed Kloster St. Bartolomä (Monastery of St.Bartholomew), where you then take a relaxing and enchanting walkalong the forested lake shore, gazing up at the majestic mountains sur-rounding you. For serious hikers, you can also continue on the boat tothe far end of the lake, and then take a hike to a dramatic waterfall. Forthose who don’t want to spend money on the cruise, you can simplytake a short walk to an overlook offering a perfect view of the lake. Ifyou want to spend more time in the area, you can also take a cable carup into the mountains and explore the rocky alpine peaks and enjoyamazing panoramic views.Included: Detailed travel directions to and from Königssee. NotIncluded: Cost of the bus ticket (approx 8 EUR), boat cruise (approx.14 EUR - optional), or cable lift pass (approx. 16 EUR - optional).Self Guided Excursion to Berchtesgaden

Afternoon

About 20 miles from Salzburg, just across the German border, liesBerchtesgaden. This charming Bavarian town is nestled amidst a dra-matic Alpine valley, and is actually located within a national park. Inadditional to natural beauty, it is also blessed with 900 years of his-tory, and its control of nearby salt mines allowed it to create a surpris-ingly rich architectural legacy. Berchtesgaden boasts charming marketsquares, imposing churches, and even a Medieval palace. There arealso plenty of traditional Bavarian restaurants and shops selling localcrafts and art, making Berchtesgaden a great destination for thosewishing to combine the best of all worlds in a relaxed and bucolic set-ting.Included: Detailed directions to and from Berchtesgaden, andbackground information on the town.

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DAY 8Salzburg to Vienna

September 08, 2015(Hotel T.B.D.)

Self-Arranged Taxi Transfer to Salzburg Main TrainStation for Rail Departure9:00 AM

Your hotel front desk will also be happy to arrange a taxi pick up for you.Salzburg taxis are generally reliable and honest, so this is cheaper thana pre-arranged transfer. Your itinerary will provide more informationon ordering a taxi, as well as detailed information on navigating thetrain station and finding your train, making the whole process simpleand stress free.Included: Instructions on taking a taxi to the rail station, instruc-tions for finding your train. Not included: Taxi fare.Rail Journey from Salzburg to Vienna on WestbahnRailways

09:52 – 12:22 by Rail

Tickets and seat reservations for this scenic two and a half hour jour-ney to Vienna are included with purchase of an itinerary. The journeyis aboard a comfortable, modern train with wi-fi. The verdant rollingcountryside of northern Austria makes for a pleasant voyage, and onclear days, you can also enjoy a view on the Alps in the distance. Youwill also receive detailed instructions for the voyage, as well as a trans-lation and explanation of your tickets.Included: Tickets, seat reservations (in an open seating system),and detailed travel information.

Arrival in Vienna’s Westbahnhof Station and Transferto Hotel by Public Taxi12:22 PM

Upon arrival in Vienna, you will exit the rail station and proceed tothe taxi stand where you will find taxis waiting for arriving passengers.Taxis in Vienna are generally reliable and honest, and are less expen-sive than using a pre-arranged pick up service for your transfer to theHotel. Detailed arrival information and instructions for taking a taxiare provided in the Full Length itinerary with purchase of an itinerary.Included: Arrival information and instructions. TAXI FARE IS NOTINCLUDED

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DAY 8Salzburg to Vienna

September 08, 2015(Hotel T.B.D.)

Self Guided Visit to Vienna’s Inner City (Innere Stadt)Afternoon

TOP SITES: ST. STEPHEN’S CATHEDRAL, THE GRABEN, MOZART HOUSE,CHURCH OF ST. PETERWhen the Viennese say they are going “into the city”, they are talk-ing about the Inner City (Innere Stadt). The Inner City corresponds toVienna’s original medieval city, which was once surrounded by defen-sive walls that stood where the Ringstrasse (Ring Street) now runs. Awarren of medieval alleyways crowded into the protected space be-tween the walls, creating a dense network of pedestrian streets thatremains to this day. Now these narrow lanes hum with constant ex-citement as a tremendous assortment of restaurants, cafes, bars, andfashionable shops fill the ground floors of beautiful historic buildings.Among many other historic attractions, the Inner City is home to themagnificent Gothic Cathedral of St. Stephan (Stephansdom), which hasbecome the most lasting and recognized symbol of the city.Included: Travel directions, tips, and information on the area. Mapmarked with attractions, restaurants, and other points of interest inthe area.

Evening Guided Walk through Vienna’s Inner City5:00 - 6:30 PM

This tour takes you back in history to explore the Vienna that stoodwithin the old city walls. You will learn about the humble beginningsof Vienna before it became the capital of a great empire and one ofthe most important cities in Europe. You will discover how Vienna’searly inhabitants lived and how they left their mark on the city andits beautiful Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture. Yourguide will discuss illustrious former residents such as Emperors andEmpresses, but will also tell stories of ordinary Viennese who helped tocreate a great city of trade and commerce. You will also learn about thetragic end of Vienna’s Medieval Jewish community. At the end of yourtour, your guide will give you his or her personal recommendations forrestaurants in Vienna which capture its sense of history and charm.Included: 90-minute Private Guided Walking Tour.

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DAY 9Vienna

September 09, 2015(Hotel T.B.D.)

Self Guided Visit to Imperial ViennaMorning

TOP SITES: SPANISH RIDING SCHOOL, IMPERIAL TREASURY, ALBERTINAMUSEUM, BURGGARTEN, STATE OPERA HOUSEIn this area of Vienna you will discover the very heart of the Habs-burg Empire that once covered most of central Europe. Much of thisdistrict is consumed by the vast Hofburg Palace complex, once hometo Austria’s emperors and their administrators. Majestically stunning,the buildings of the Hofburg still evoke awe in the observer even if theEmpire they were built for is now long gone. Within the Hofburg youwill find many of the city’s top attractions, including the nearly 500 yearold Spanish Riding School, which stages equestrian performances bythe famous Lipizzaner Stallions. You can also visit the imperial apart-ments, gaze upon the imperial crown and other treasures, or browsethrough the imperial silver collection.Included: Travel directions, tips, and information on the area. Mapmarked with attractions, restaurants, and other points of interest inthe area. For those interested in the Spanish Riding School entry toMorning Exercises costs 14 EUR.

Self Guided Visit to the RingstrasseAfternoon

TOP SITES: RING STREET TRAMS, CITY HALL, NATURAL HISTORY MU-SEUM, ART HISTORY MUSEUMThe Ringstrasse, or the Ring Street, surrounds Vienna’s old townwhere the city walls once stood. The Austro-Hungarian Empire wasat the height of its prosperity when the monumental buildings whichline the Ringstrasse were built in the late 19th century. In this sectionof the Ringstrasse, you can see some of the most impressive of thesebuildings, including the neo-Gothic town hall, which is particularly mag-nificent when lit up in the evening hours. The large park and square infront of the town hall also serves as one of the city’s favorite gatheringplaces. A visit to the Kunsthistorisches (Art History) Museum or theNaturhistorisches Museum (Natural History) Museum, both of whichare both located on the Ringstrasse, is particularly rewarding. Anotherfun experience is to take a tram ride around the entire length of theRingstrasse. From the strassenbahn line you can relax and soak in thefull richness of the spectacle.Included: Travel directions, tips, and information on the area. Mapmarked with attractions, restaurants, and other points of interest inthe area.

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DAY 9Vienna

September 09, 2015(Hotel T.B.D.)

Self Guided Visit to the Spittelberg QuarterEvening

One of most enjoyable places for an evening out in Vienna is the Spit-tleberg quarter. Its narrow lanes are filled with pleasant traditionalrestaurants. The Spittelberg Quarter’s history stretches back to the1600’s, when the Austrian rulers imported artisans and servants fromHungary, Croatia, and other subject lands to help serve the Emperor’scourt. Other immigrants were drawn to work in the nearby silk fac-tories. They built charming burgher homes which still line the Spittel-berggasse and nearby streets, lending a particular quaint atmosphereto the area. Several streets are fully pedestrianized, making it easy tostroll at leisure. Restaurants also take advantage of the absence ofautos to set up tables directly in the street. Throughout the district youcan also find crafts shops and art galleries.Included: Restaurant recommendations, Travel information on thearea

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DAY 10Vienna

September 10, 2015(Hotel T.B.D.)

Hip Vienna: Self Guided visit to the Naschmarkt andMuseum QuarterMorning

TOP SITES: NASCHMARKT, LEOPOLD MUSEUM, THE MUSEUM QUAR-TERThe Naschmarkt is a long narrow market which has occupied thisarea since the 1500’s. The market is over a kilometer long and is filledwith a delightful variety of booths and small shops selling cheeses,meats, fresh fruits & vegetables, spices, and other exotic foods fromaround the world. You can also find souvenirs and other interestingtidbits. If you need a break from shopping, a number of nice sit-downcafes and restaurants are located within the market. On Saturdays themarket is extended even further by a huge flea market. In the fleamarket you will find paintings, beer steins, heirlooms, and other greatfinds to make your friends back home jealous.Near the market you will find perhaps the most fun spot in all ofVienna - the Museumsquartier. Once home to the Imperial Stables,the Museumsquartier is now home to several museums. In typicalViennese fashion, the courtyard of the Museumsquartier has beentransformed into an open air entertainment district. A delightful mix ofunpretentious cafes and bars attracts visitors to the Museumsquartierlong after the museums have all closed.Included: Travel directions, tips, and information on the area. Mapmarked with attractions, restaurants, and other points of interest inthe area.Self Guided Visit to the Karlskirche and BelvederePalace

Afternoon

TOP SITES: KARLSKIRCHE (CHARLES’ CHURCH), BELVEDERE PALACESAND GARDENSoutheast of the Ringstrasse you will find two of Vienna’s great-est treasures - the Belvedere Palace and the Karlskirche (St. Charles’sChurch). More than just a Viennese treasure, the Belvedere and Karl-skirche are actually two of the Europe’s most significant examples ofBaroque architecture. The Belvedere is actually two palaces connectedby a formal 3-level garden designed in the French style. A visit to thegarden offers many delights to the senses with its playful fountains,multi-tiered design, and setting amidst the two elaborate palaces. Thepalaces now house works of art, including a permanent exhibitionwhich includes the most famous works of Gustav Klimt, such as “TheKiss”.

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DAY 10Vienna

September 10, 2015(Hotel T.B.D.)

Many consider the Karlskirche second only to St. Peter’s Basilicaamong baroque churches. What makes a visit to the Karlskirche espe-cially notable is that you can ride an elevator up into the cupola of thechurch and then climb stairs up to the very top of the church, whereyou can examine the dome’s magnificent frescoes up close.Included: Travel directions, tips, and information on the area. Map-marked with attractions, restaurants, and other points of interest inthearea. Not Included: Entry fee to visit the palace (approx. 11 EUR) orchurch (8 EUR) interiors.

Self Guided Visit to the Wine Village of GrinzingEvening

Nothing better symbolizes the Viennese love of “gemütlichkeit” (roughlytranslated as coziness) than the wine villages and vinyards which hugthe gentle slopes beneath the Vienna woods. They are home to winetaverns known as Heurigen. The Viennese come to the Heurigen towhile away warm evenings drinking wine, listen to musicians play tra-ditional Viennese tunes (Wienerlieder), and enjoy each other’s conver-sation and company. The most famous of the wine villages is Grinzing,which is easily reached from the city center by tram. Despite its close-ness to the city center, a visit to Grinzing seems to transport you tothe countryside, as quaint cottages and cozy old farmhouses create acharming village atmosphere.Included: Directions to Grinzing (including tram tickets), Tips onordering wine and food. Not Included: The cost of meals and drinks.

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DAY 11Vienna

September 11, 2015

Visit to the Schönbrunn Palace and ParkMorning / Early Afternoon

The magnificent Baroque palace of Schönbrunn is most famously asso-ciated with the Empress Maria Theresa, who lived here surrounded byher administrators, retainers, and 16 little archdukes and duchesseswho also happened to be her children. On your tour of the palace,you will see numerous reminders of Maria Theresa, as well as many ofits other past imperial residents. The grounds surrounding the palaceform a beautiful park with a mix of formal gardens and woodlands.Throughout the park you will find enchanting fountains and statues.On a rise opposite the palace sits the Gloriette pavilion. From thereyou can take in a wonderful view - the meticulously groomed greenpark draws your eye to the graceful yellow Schönbrunn Palace, andthen to the red roofs of the city stretched out beyond.If you have kids, you will definitely want to visit the labyrinth and itsadjoining playground, although even without kids it can be great fun.Included: Travel directions, tips, and information on the area. NotIncluded: Cost of entry into the palace interior (about $15 USD) orlabyrinth (about $6 USD). Entry to the park is free.Visit to the Hundertwasserhaus and the Prater

Late Afternoon

TOP SITES: Hundertwasserhaus, Wiener Riesenrad (FerrisWheel), Schweiz-erhausThe charming and unusual Hundertwasserhaus is one of Austria’sarchitectural highlights. This extraordinary building was constructedbetween 1983 and 1985 as an imaginative apartment house and fea-tures a roof covered with soil and grass, trees growing from inside therooms and a colorfully decorated exterior facade. Nearby is the Prater,a large and pleasant public park. There you can find a towering ferriswheel called the Wiener Riesenrad, one of Vienna’s symbols and mostpopular tourist attractions since its construction in 1897. A fifteenminute ride is like a trip back in time with breathtaking views over theroofs of the city. The Riesenrad is a part of a famous amusement park,which houses also carousels, swings, roller coasters, ghost trains and anumber of coffee houses and restaurants, such as the Schweizerhaus.This traditional restaurant has arguably themost beautiful beer gardenin the city.Included: Travel directions, tips, and information on the area. NotIncluded: Cost of a ride on the Wiener Riesenrad (8 EUR), cost of aride on the Liliputbahn (2.20 EUR), cost of meals and drinks at theSchweizerhaus.

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DAY 11Vienna

September 11, 2015

Self-Arranged Taxi Transfer to Vienna’s WestbahnhofStation for Rail Departure9:15 PM

Your hotel front desk will also be happy to arrange a taxi pick up for you.Vienna taxis are generally reliable and honest, so this is cheaper than apre-arranged transfer. Your itinerary will provide more information onordering a taxi, as well as detailed information on navigating the trainstation and finding your train, making the whole process simple andstress free.Included: Instructions on taking a taxi to the rail station, instruc-tions for finding your train. Not included: Taxi fare.Overnight Rail Journey from Vienna to Krakow

22:12 – 06:54 by Rail

Tickets and sleeper reservations will be included with the purchaseof your itinerary for this overnight rail journey. Detailed directionsand instructions that make the trip easy and stress free will also beprovided in your full itinerary.Included: Tickets, Sleeping Car Reservations, Detailed Instructions.

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DAY 12Krakow

September 12, 2015(Hotel T.B.D.)

Arrival at Krakow Glowny Train Station and transferto Hotel6:54 AM

Upon your arrival in Krakow your driver will meet you on the platform.He will be carrying a sign with your name on it. The driver will drop youoff at your hotel. This is a private transfer. The price of the pickup isalready included in your itinerary cost so you will not have to pay thedriver.Included: Cost of the private transfer to your hotel, Arrival infor-mation.Guided Walking Tour of Historic Krakow

9:00 - 12:00 PM

On this 3 hour guided walking tour, you will discover the history andlegends of old Krakow and gain an excellent overview of the city. Themany layers of the city will be revealed to you as your guide pointsout medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture, and also showsyou some of the city’s most well-known as well as most-overlookedchurches and squares. You will learn about not only Krakow’s glorydays many centuries past, but also about its more recent strugglesduring Nazism and Communism oppression, and how they left a markon the city and its inhabitants.Included: Cost of the Private Guided Walking Tour.Visit to Wawel Castle

Early Afternoon

Krakow’s dramatic castle is situated on top of Wawel Hill, a limestonehill rising above the Vistula River and the city. During the earliest daysof Polish history a castle was built here and throughout the Medievaland Renaissance era it was an important residence of Poland’s rulersand a center of Christian influence. In addition to residing in the castlethere, Polish kings were also coronated and then buried in the castle’sbeautiful cathedral. Much of the carefully restored Royal palace isnow open for tours, and you will also find several important historical,archeological, and artistic collections within the castle. As the Medievalcapital of Poland and the resting place of so many of its past rulers,Wawel Castle represents for many the very heart of the Polish nation.Krakow is not a “full service”GoReal Europe destination. Itinerariesonly provide a brief summary of attractions and very basic travel direc-tions in Krakow. Entry costs into the interiors of sites is not included.

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DAY 12Krakow

September 12, 2015(Hotel T.B.D.)

Self Guided Tour of Krakow’s Old TownLate Afternoon

Krakow’s Old Town is the part of the city once contained within thehistoric Medieval walls. While the walls are now mostly gone, you willstill discover a rich heritage of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque archi-tecture. The Market Square is one of the largest and most breathtakingtown squares in all of Europe, and is lined by colorful Gothic buildingswith Baroque facades. The two most famous attractions on the MarketSquare are St. Mary’s Basilica and the Cloth Hall. The magnificent 600year old basilica was built from a combination of red brick and stone,creating a striking appearance both in its exterior and interior. TheCloth Hall sits in the very center of the square, and today merchantssell hand made goods and souvenirs there.Krakow is not a “full service”GoReal Europe destination. Itinerariesonly provide a brief summary of attractions and very basic travel direc-tions in Krakow.

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DAY 13Krakow

September 13, 2015(Hotel T.B.D.)

Guided Bus Excursion to the AuschwitzConcentration Camp8:30 - 2:00 PM

There is no shortage of cruelty and evil to be found in human history,but the Holocaust stands out as perhaps the greatest of these evils, inboth scale and conception. The Holocaust’s most significant historicalsites, the concentration camp of Auschwitz and its auxiliary camp ofBirkenau, are located a little over an hour from Krakow. Auschwitz wasdesignated by Heinrich Himmler as the place for the “final solution tothe Jewish question in Europe” and over 1 million Jews were murderedin Birkenau’s extermination factories. Many thousands of Poles, gyp-sies, and other groups persecuted by the Nazis were also murderedor worked to death in the camps. Your tour will take you beneath thewrought iron gates, with their ironic admonition that “Arbeit macht frei”(work makes you free), and into the vast guarded complexes where somuch suffering occurred. It is a sobering and troubling visit, but at thesame time it is a fascinating journey and a necessary reminder to all ofus of the evil that mankind is still capable of exercising.THIS IS NOT A PRIVATE TOURIncluded: Guided bus excursion, Standard visit to the ConcentationCamps Auschwitz and Birkenau, Documentary movie about Auschwitz,Services of the Museum Guide, and Headphones.Visit to the Schindler’s Factory Museum and theFormer Jewish Ghetto

Afternoon

During World War II Oscar Schindler saved the lives of more than 1,100Jews by employing them in his enamelware factory in Krakow. Untilrecently still used as a factory, the building now houses one of Europe’smost impressive new museums. It tells not only the story of Schindlerand the Jews he protected, but of the wider experience of Krakow dur-ing World War II. You will experience the history from the perspectiveof the persecuted Jewish community in Krakow, as well as from theexperience of other residents of Krakow, who also experienced terrorand oppression during the war. You will even see some events fromthe perspective of the German occupiers. Using a combination of im-ages, videos, music and street sounds, interviews, and artifacts, theexperience of visiting the museum is both chilling and enlightening. Itis a must for those interested in World War II history. Nearby, you canwalk the streets of the former Jewish Ghetto, and also see how localslive today in the neighborhood of Podgórze. Just above the neighbor-hood, the pleasant forested park of Bednarskiego provides a respitefrom the city, and for those with extra energy, a walk up to the Krakus

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DAY 13Krakow

September 13, 2015(Hotel T.B.D.)

Mound provides an excellent view of the city.Krakow is not a “full service”GoReal Europe destination. Itinerariesonly provide a brief summary of attractions and very basic travel direc-tions in Krakow. Entry to the museum is not included.

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DAY 14Krakow

September 14, 2015(Hotel T.B.D.)

Guided Bus Excursion to the Salt Mines of Wieliczka8:30 - 12:00 PM

Wieliczka has been the site of Salt Mines since the Middle Ages. Overthe centuries, miners created a subterranean world so fascinating thatthe mines are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will exploremine shafts, cavernous chambers, and underground saline lakes, allspread out over nine different levels reaching of depth of over 1000feet. You will see the beautiful carving and statues the miners hewninto the salt rock, even visiting one cavern where a chapel was formedout of the rocky walls. You will also learn how mining technology hasdeveloped over time. This tour is not recommended for those who areclaustrophobic or have difficult walking.THIS IS NOT A PRIVATE TOURIncluded: Guided bus excursion, Standard visit to the Mines, El-evator passage out of the Mines, and Headphones. Not included:Elevator passage into the mines.Self Guided Tour of Kazimierz - Krakow’s JewishQuarter

Afternoon

Krakow was once home to one of Europe’s largest and most influentialJewish communities - numbering over 60,000 residents at its height.While most of its residents were tragically killed in the Holocaust, theyleft behind a rich historical legacy, including numerous beautiful syna-gogues now open for visitors. The greatest concentration of Jewish her-itage in Krakow is in the district known as Kazimierz. Originally foundedas a separate town from Krakow, Kazimierz grew to become Krakow’sJewish Quarter, although Christians have also always lived there aswell. While most residents today are no longer Jewish, the remainingstructures left behind by the Jewish community still indelibly mark thedistrict as Krakow’s Jewish Quarter. Today, the quaint architecture andnarrow streets of the district make it a popular locale for social life,and it offers an abundance of cafes, restaurants, and shops. You canalso visit the Galacia Jewish museum, which attempts to recreate thedistinct Jewish culture that left such a deep mark on southern Poland.If your itinerary does not include it separately, you may also want tofit in a visit to the outstanding Schindler Factory Museum across theriver.Krakow is not a “full service”GoReal Europe destination. Itinerariesonly provide a brief summary of attractions and very basic travel direc-tions in Krakow.

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DAY 15Depart Krakow

September 15, 2015

Self-Arranged Drop off at Airport by Taxi, DepartKrakowTo Be Determined

Your hotel will be happy to arrange a taxi pick up for you and can giveyou an estimate of the price. If you are picked up two hours and 45minutes prior to departure, you should have plenty of time to catchyour flight. If you are leaving during rush hour, youmay want to budgetan extra ten to fifteen minutes. TheIncluded: Recommended Taxi Company, Information on taking ataxi or train to the airport. Not Included: Cost of the taxi or train fare.

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