LAND
JOURNEY
Switzerland, Germany and Austria
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
Day 1 | In Transit
Depart for Munich, Germany.
Day 2 | Munich, Germany | Oberstaufen Transfer to Oberstaufen and check in to the Lindner Parkhotel & Spa. Get to know this lovely Bavarian town during an orientation walk. Later, gather for a Welcome Reception and Dinner tonight.
featuring the Passion Play in Oberammergau
Day 3 | Appenzell, Switzerland | St. Gallen
Discovery: Appenzell and St. Gallen. Charming Appenzell is host to traditional, colorful façades, a mural-covered town hall and impressive museums. Take in the sights before continuing to St. Gallen to tour its baroque Abbey of St. Gall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monastery’s library showcases priceless manuscripts dating to the Middle Ages.
Inspiring Moments > Delight
in a historic performance of the decennial Passion Play in Oberammergau.
> Glide
across Lake Constance from Friedrichshafen to Lindau.
Lindau on Lake Constance (Bodensee)
> Feast
Discover the beauty and cultural treasures of the northern Alps in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Gaze at majestic mountains while exploring medieval towns and baroque cities. Revel in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness Oberammergau’s decennial performance of the Passion Play, a tradition since 1634. Enjoy an authentic lunch in one of Munich’s beer gardens and cruise the Bodensee, a lake shared by all three countries. Explore Innsbruck in the Austrian Alps, uncover Mozart’s Salzburg and marvel at a centuries-old monastic library. Along the way, savor Appenzeller cheeses and indulge in a delicious fondue lunch!
your eyes on stunning mountain peaks and verdant valleys.
> Indulge
in the local culinary traditions during a fondue lunch, a beer garden outing and much more!
> Walk
in the footsteps of Mozart in his hometown of Salzburg and enjoy a performance of his works.
> Experience
two UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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AHI Connects: Swiss Fondue. Indulge in a Swiss fondue lunch at a cozy restaurant.
Enrichment: Upper Allgäu Region: Its History and People. Discuss the history of this fascinating
region, as well as its varied languages and cultures.
Day 4 | Friedrichshafen | Lindau
Discovery: The Bodensee. Take in majestic vistas during a scenic drive to Friedrichshafen on the shore of the Bodensee, the glacial lake also known as Lake Constance. Cruise to Lindau to explore its old town. The village’s famous lighthouse and lion statue greet you as you enter the harbor. See the city’s two famous towers, Diebsturm and Mangturm, and the baroque Haus zum Cavazzen, which houses the art collections of the Stadtmuseum Lindau. Enjoy lunch at a waterfront locale. Above: Salzburg
