European Rhapsody

Touring

Days 1 through 3: Munich
Munich is one of the most picturesque cities in all of Europe. Situated at the foot of the Alps, it comes to no surprise that three out of every four Germans say they would like to live in Bavaria, especially Munich.  

Commonly referred to as “the secret capital of Germany,” Munich is a city of beauty, history and most importantly, survival.  Munich has suffered two world wars but as the locals say, it continues to “sparkle.”

Meals: Breakfast daily, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Days 4 and 5: Salzburg
Salzburg, Mozart’s hometown, has always been called the “city of music” and the nickname is well deserved. We will explore Mozart’s life and stroll the cobblestone streets of Old Town- so well preserved that it was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.  We’ll also explore Mirabell Castle and visit the beautiful and scenic Lake District, not far from town.

Meals: Breakfast daily, 1 Lunch

Days 6 through 9: Vienna
The Hapsburg seat of power for centuries offers visitors a cultural treasure trove: the Schönbrunn, Belvedere and Hofburg Palaces, the Spanish Riding School, and Imperial Treasury are among the many unforgettable sites we will visit. We will have time to explore Vienna at leisure and be invited to make our own Viennese traditional dessert—the apple strudel.

Meals: Breakfast daily, 1 Dinner

Days 10 through 12: Moscow
Moscow is a city built on strength and power and there is no better display of this than the Kremlin and Red Square.  Upon arrival, you can instantly feel the excitement and energy of new Moscow- from high fashion to haute cuisine- this is not the Moscow of old stereotypes.  We will explore the historical sights of the city including Christ the Holy Redeemer Cathedral and the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, with its collection of paintings by Cezanne, Matisse and Picasso, bought by the millionaire merchants Shchukin and Morozov at the beginning of last century.  We will spend considerable time inside the Kremlin and its famed Armoury Museum, which features the world-famous Faberge Imperial Easter Eggs. We will and also be invited into the often-missed Diamond Vaults, which house the crown jewels of Russia.

Meals: Breakfast daily, 1 Dinner

Days 13 through 16: St. Petersburg
Recognized as the Venice of the North, St. Petersburg is a city built on majesty and grandeur.  Peter the Great began building his enchanting city on the Gulf of Finland in the early 18th century and his canals and waterways are left today much as he intended.  Our tour will take us through the unique Amber Room of Catherine Palace and the fountains of Peterhof- be careful of the trick fountains!  Our visit will include an unrushed and privately-led visit to the greatest museum in the world, the Hermitage.  We will walk through the former halls of the Romanov family and admire the collections that were purchased throughout the different reigns, beginning with Catherine II.

Meals: Breakfast daily, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

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