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Sound of Music
10 Days starting from $1,420

Countries Visited:
Austria, Germany

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Length: 10 Days
Type: First Class Europe & Britain 2008
Category: Regional
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: CSOM-2008
   
 
 
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Neuschwanstein, Oberammergau, Munich

Visit the land of the Sound of Music - starting in Munich and ending in musical Vienna. See the church where Captain Von Trapp and Maria were married in the film and in Salzburg see Mozart''s birthplace. In Berchtesgaden you''ll stop to see Hitler''s favorite summer resort.

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
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  • SPECIALS

Fabulous Sightseeing
  • Vienna: Sightseeing includes the Imperial Boulevards, St. Stephen''s Cathedral, the Hofburg, Opera and Parliament.
  • Mayerling: Learn the tragic story of Prince Rudolph and his mistress!
  • Heiligenkreuz: Visit the Abbey of the Holy Cross.
  • Danube Valley: See the ornate Monastery of Melk.
  • Mondsee: See the church where Captain Von Trapp and Maria were married in the film "The Sound of Music".
  • Salzburg: Sightseeing explores the Domplatz, Mozart''s birthplace and "The Sound of Music" locations.
  • Innsbruck: Orientation including the Golden Roof, the Hofburg Palace, the Olympic ski-jump and Wilten Basilica.
  • Neuschwanstein: Horse and carriage ride to visit Mad King Ludwig''s fairytale Castle.
  • Oberammergau: Visit the Passion Play village.
  • Munich: Orientation includes the Marienplatz with its Glockenspiel, the Opera House and Hofbräuhaus.
  • Scenic drives along the Danube Valley, the Salzkammergut, along the shores of the Traunsee, Attersee and Mondsee Lakes, through the Bavarian Alps and past the Wilder Kaiser Mountains.

Dining Highlights
  • A Welcome drink with your Tour Director in Vienna
  • 8 Hot Buffet breakfasts
  • 3 three-course dinners in hotels
  • 1 local speciality restaurant dinners in Munich
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Munich
13 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
  • The services of one of Trafalgar''s top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
  • A qualified local city guide in Vienna, the Vienna Woods and Salzburg.
  • Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with an onboard washroom.
  • You''ll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
  • Vienna Airport Transfer is provided on Day 2 and Munich Airport Transfer is provided on Day 10.

Airport Transfers
Tranfers will be provided for passengers who have booked our Land+Air package. Group transfers on arrival at Vienna Airport will operate at 10.30 and 13.30. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Munich Airport at 09.30.
  • London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It''s that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
  • Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
  • You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
  • Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
  • Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
  • Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
  • In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
  • No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
  • Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
  • European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
  • Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
  • Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
  • Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
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  • Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Vienna.


  • Day 2 - Arrive Vienna (3 nights) On arrival at Vienna airport you are met and transferred to your hotel. After check-in there''s time to relax and unwind before meeting your Tour Director and fellow travelling companions for a Welcome Drink and to learn more about your tour programme. (Welcome Dinner)

    Hotel: Hilton Danube (3 nights)


  • Day 3 - Vienna sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour with a local guide features the monuments and palaces of this musical city. The Imperial Boulevards lead us to the Opera House, the Hofburg Palace, the Parliament and St. Stephen''s Cathedral. Our walking tour takes us into the oldest parts of the city near ‘Am Hof’. Later, free time perhaps to indulge in some Sachertorte and cream in a tempting pastry shop. Or why not take an excursion to Maria Theresa von Hapsburg''s favourite palace – the Schönbrunn, with its delightful fountains and gardens? This evening we enjoy a dinner together in a local restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast/ Highlight Dinner)


  • Day 4 - Vienna Woods Excursion Our local expert takes us on a scenic drive into the nearby Vienna Woods where we stop to see Mayerling, and the hunting lodge where Crown Prince Rudolph and his young mistress died in 1898. We also stop at Heiligenkreuz to visit the Abbey of the Holy Cross. Then there''s time at leisure, perhaps to window-shop in Kärtnerstrasse or visit a museum. (Buffet Breakfast)


  • Day 5 - Vienna – Salzkammergut – Salzburg (2 nights) We drive along the Valley of the River Danube past Melk, where we see Austria''s greatest baroque monastery. From here we continue along the Danube Valley to the area known as the Salzkammergut. At Gmunden, with its beautiful Lake Château, we enjoy a tranquil and scenic drive along the shores of the Traunsee and Attersee, the largest lake in the Austrian Alps, to the Mondsee Lake. We stop in the village to see the Church where the marriage of Captain Von Trapp and Maria was filmed for "The Sound of Music". Finally we reach the sugar-icing city of Salzburg for two nights. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Europa (2 nights)


  • Day 6 - Salzburg sightseeing & at leisure Today''s morning walking tour with a local guide shows us the Getreidergasse with it''s colourful shops, the majestic Cathedral and many of the locations used in the film, "The Sound of Music", as well as the birthplace of the great composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Later, you may wish to relax in one of the delightful coffee-houses or to shop in the chic boutiques. We will enjoy dinner at our hotel this evening.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)


  • Day 7 - Salzburg – Berchtesgaden – Innsbruck This morning after breakfast it''s only a short drive into Bavarian Germany and to the National Park of Berchtesgaden – Hitler''s favourite summer resort. We''ll stop in the town before leaving Germany to re-enter Austria and the province of the Tyrol. From here we continue past the Wilder Kaiser Mountains to the valley of the green River Inn, bringing us to the Alpine resort which grew up around the bridge over the Inn, Innsbruck. Here our Tour Director shows us the Wilten Basilica, the Olympic ski-jump, the Golden Roof , the Hofburg Palace and a special Hidden Treasure! Later, time maybe to enjoy a Tyrolean folklore show? (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) 

    Hotel: Gräuer Bar


  • Day 8 - Innsbruck – Neuschwanstein Castle – Oberammergau – Munich (2 nights) This morning after breakfast, we will return to the Bavarian mountains and Germany''s most famous building, mad King Ludwig''s Neuschwanstein Castle. We go up to the castle by horse and carriage and then enjoy a guided tour of its interior. Afterwards, it is only a short drive to the Passion Play village of Oberammergau. Here there is time to admire the many ornate wall-paintings on the village houses and to perhaps visit the Passion Play theatre before we arrive at fun-loving Munich. Tonight, why not get together with your fellow travelling companions and enjoy a few steins of beer in one of the many beer-halls? (Buffet Breakfast) 

    Hotel: Hilton City (2 nights)


  • Day 9 - Munich orientation & at leisure After breakfast we head out on our morning orientation tour which will show us the Hofbräuhaus, the Marienplatz with its Glockenspiel, and the majestic Opera house. Time at leisure, then this evening we enjoy a Farewell Dinner together with our Tour Director and fellow travellers.  (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)


  • Day 10 - Munich – USA There''s time to bid farewell to new-found friends as we transfer you to Munich Airport for your return flight to America, at the end of this finely tuned tour. (Buffet Breakfast)




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** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
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  • Vienna
  • Mayerling
  • Heiligenkreuz
  • Danube Valley
  • Mondsee
  • Salzburg
  • Berchtesgaden
  • Innsbruck
  • Neuschwanstein
  • Oberammergau
  • Munich
All Land & Air Prices: Additional taxes and fees will apply, please visit www.trafalgar.com/taxesandfees. Airline fuel surcharges are included in the base fare. Additional restrictions will apply; please visit www.trafalgar.com/restrictions. Prices shown are from New York City (Europe vacations), Los Angeles (South Pacific & Asia vacations) and Miami (South America vacations).
* This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

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EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT - Save up to 10%

Many Trafalgar tours sell out months before the departure date, so book NOW to avoid disappointment.The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the Land-only portion of your trip. Below is our Early Payment Saving options - pay between:

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Book two Trafalgar holidays, each 8 days or longer for a reduction of 5% off the land portion of the tour with the shortest duration. Take three tours and save on two! Ask your travel professional for suggestions on your perfect tour combination.

IMPORTANT: Tours are combinable with second and subsequent additional tours. Tours must be booked at the same time. Discount is per person only and does NOT apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt and extra night accommodation or any combination of a tour plus a cruise or rail journey as shown in brochures. Please see our Trafalgar brochures for their saving or discount exclusions. Conditions apply.

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TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS - Save 5%

A party of five or more friends - Travel with 5 to 8 friends or family members on the same tour and everyone will receive a discount of 5% off the Land portion of the tour.

A party of 9 or more friends - Further significant savings are available for larger groups of friends and families traveling together. Ask your Travel Agent for full details.

IMPORTANT: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach, so book early! These discounts cannot be combined with any other rooming, Young Traveler or Triple Room Discounts. Names of all passengers traveling must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. These discounts do not apply to extra night accommodation, are not combinable with our Frequent Traveler offer and are not available on Winter tours, Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and Greece tours. Conditions apply.

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YOUNG TRAVELER AGES - SAVE 10%

Share your holiday memories with your family and take advantage of a discount on the Land-only portion of your tour. Young Travelers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by and adult (limit of one young traveler per room).

On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveler must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS DISCOUNTS, and is limited to one young traveler discount per room. It also does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey or Israel tours, extra night accommodation or London and gateway accommodation. Conditions apply.

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One of the great benefits of Escorted Travel is the ease of traveling solo, and with Trafalgar we make it simple by offering the following options:

Guaranteed Room Share

When traveling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a 'room sharing' basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same sex on a 'twin room' basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends and a positive way to stretch your vacation budget further. If we fail to match you we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

This service does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, European Express tour, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and extra night accommodation. Conditions apply.

Single Supplement Value

If you prefer the privacy of your own room, you'll appreciate our low single room supplement.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT

Travel with three people, sharing one room and each of you will receive a discount off the land-only portion of your tour price. Each itinerary page will list the price reduction, see the tour of your choice.

Triple room discounts are based on sharing a twin-bedded room with an extra bed which may be a rollaway. This discount is applicable to itineraries featuring the Triple Room Reduction offer only.


   
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