Central Europe Trip
Cultural Excursions
Munich, Germany
Munich is home to the stunning Allianz Arena, a football stadium known for its inflatable-looking exterior. The Allianz Arena is home to FC Bayern Munich and TSV 1860 Munich. Munich, Bavaria’s capital, has centuries-old buildings and numerous museums. The city is known for its annual Oktoberfest celebration and beer halls, including the famed Hofbräuhaus, founded in 1589.
Excursions
• Visit Marienplatz, the central square in the heart of Munich, and see the monumental 260-foot tall New Town Hall.
• Visit the Church of Our Lady, the landmark of Munich, and climb the Tower for a great view of the city and Bavarian Alps.
• Stroll down the compact Historic center to Odeonplatz, leading to Ludwigstrasse, Munich’s most monumental boulevard.
• Visit the Allianz Arena, home to FC Bayern Munich, TSV 1860 Munich, and the Bayern Museum.
Salzburg, Austria
Salzburg is an Austrian city on the border of Germany, with views of the Eastern Alps. A city steeped in history and culture, with its unique blend of Italian and German heritage immediately evident in the well-preserved baroque architecture of its UNESCO-listed core. Salzburg is home to the birthplace of the famed musician Mozart.
Excursions
• Visit the Salzburger Dom, the city’s cathedral and landmark.
• Funicular ride to the 900-year-old Hohensalzburg Fortress located above the city, Europe’s biggest fortification.
• Visit the house of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, now a museum dedicated to the life of the musician.
• Visit the Old Town of Salzburg, a site inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list and St Peter’s Abbey, dating back to 1696.
Venice, Italy
Venice is the capital of northern Italy’s Veneto region. This enchanting city is built on over 100 small islands in a lagoon, located in the Adriatic Sea. Venice has no roads, only canals – including the Grand Canal thoroughfare – lined with Renaissance and Gothic palaces. The central square, Piazza San Marco, contains St. Mark’s Basilica, which is tiled with Byzantine mosaics, and the Campanile bell tower offering views of the city’s red roofs. (Google)
Excursions
• Visit of St Mark’s Square, Venice's principal square surrounded by great architecture including St Mark’s Basilica.
• See the famous Bridge of Sighs which connected the old prison to the interrogation room.
• Visit of Correr Museum and discover the Art and History of Venice.
• Stroll Venice's endless mazes of backstreets and 150 canals.