Day 1: Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Overnight Flight
Welcome to Collette’s Alpine Countries tour - a visit to three of Europe’s most picturesque countries: Austria, Germany (Bavaria), and Switzerland.

Day 2: Thursday, July 1, 2010
Vienna, Austria - Tour Begins
You arrive in the grand city of Vienna, the former capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Tonight, in the picturesque wine-making village of Grinzing, you will join your fellow travelers at one of the local restaurants for a delightful welcome dinner, complete with local wines and traditional entertainment. Today dinner will be included.

Day 3: Friday, July 2, 2010
Vienna
Your Imperial Vienna tour highlights the baroque marvels of Schoenbrunn or Belvedere Palace. Touring Vienna’s city center, you view St. Stephan's Cathedral, beautiful baroque architecture, parks and gothic spires of a by-gone age. The remainder of the day is at leisure. This evening you are invited to dinner at a popular local restaurant. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 4: Saturday, July 3, 2010
Vienna - Danube River Cruise - Melk - Salzburg
Depart Vienna and travel along the banks of the Danube to the medieval town of Durnstein. Embark on a cruise on the Danube River, gliding through the historic Wachau Valley, one of the most beautiful stretches of river in the world. Later you visit the Benedictine Abbey in Melk, before continuing to the “City of Music”, Salzburg. Today breakfast will be included.

Day 5: Sunday, July 4, 2010
Salzburg - Mozart Dinner Concert
Enjoy a walking tour of the Altstadt (Old Town) highlighting the Cathedral, Mozart's Birthplace and Mirabell Gardens. You will not be able to miss recognizable locations from the “Sound of Music”. Your afternoon is at leisure. The evening includes a memorable Mozart Dinner Concert at the centuries-old St. Peter's Restaurant. In the stylish ambiance of the historic Baroque Hall, you will enjoy a traditional candlelight dinner (featuring recipes from the 17th & 18th centuries) while you listen to some of Mozart’s most popular compositions performed by local artists in colorful, historic costumes. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 6: Monday, July 5, 2010
Salzburg - Munich, Germany - Oberammergau
Travel through the picturesque landscape of Austria to neighboring Germany. Your destination is Munich, the beautiful capital of the state of Bavaria. Upon arrival, enjoy a city tour featuring the Olympic Park, Marienplatz and the Glockenspiel. Next, depart for the quaint village of Oberammergau, nestled in the Bavarian Alps. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 7: Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Oberammergau - Passion Play
Enjoy a performance of the Passion Play which originally took place in 1634.During the Thirty Year War, the village of Oberammergau was spared the Black Plague and for this reason, the villagers vowed that every ten years they would give a play to honor the life of Christ. The performers are native Oberammergauers. To lend authenticity to the performance, the cast start to grow their hair and beards more than a year in advance. Also, the intricate costumes are made locally by the villagers. This is truly an unforgettable event. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.

Day 8: Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Oberammergau - Rhine Falls - Black Forest
Today you visit Wies Church, proclaimed as a World Heritage site. You then view perhaps the most famous castle in Bavaria - Neuschwanstein - with its turrets and pinnacles. Continuing on the scenic route, you traverse southern Germany, skirting the northern shores of Lake Constance to the Rhine Falls, Europe’s most powerful waterfall. You then proceed to the mysterious Black Forest - setting of legends and stories of yore! Don’t forget to shop for authentic cuckoo clocks, Hummels, and wood carvings! Today breakfast will be included.

Day 9: Thursday, July 8, 2010
Black Forest - Chateau de Chillon, Lake Geneva, Switzerland - Zermatt
Today enjoy a visit to the Chateau de Chillon, beautifully situated on Lake Geneva. Your travels continue through the wine-growing region of the Rhone Valley before beginning the ascent into the fabulous Swiss Alps. Upon arrival in Tasch, board a local train for the short ride to the spectacular Alpine village of Zermatt. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 10: Friday, July 9, 2010
Zermatt
Begin your day with an orientation tour of the village. The balance of the day is at leisure to explore this charming village, savor pastries at a local café or just relax. Today breakfast will be included.

Day 11: Saturday, July 10, 2010
Zermatt -Lucerne - Bern
This morning travel to the beautiful medieval city of Lucerne, the “Swiss Paradise on the Lake”. Enjoy a leisurely-paced Alstadt (Old Town) walking tour exploring the hidden treasures of the city. In addition to its natural charm and tranquility, Lucerne has more than 800 years of history. Explore such medieval treasures as the covered Chapel Bridge (1833); the famous Water Tower which has served as a prison, watchtower and treasury; the Renaissance-style Town Hall; the baroque Jesuit Church; and the Lion Monument, carved from natural rock to commemorate the heroic Swiss Guard. This afternoon, travel to the Swiss capital of Bern. Today breakfast will be included.

Day 12: Sunday, July 11, 2010
Bern
Today, explore delightful Bern on a panoramic sightseeing tour featuring the Bundeshaus (the Swiss Parliament), the famous Bear Pit, the Rose Gardens, and the gothic cathedral which dominates the Old Town skyline. This evening, join your fellow travelers in celebrating the end of a marvelous trip with a farewell dinner. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 13: Monday, July 12, 2010
Bern - Tour Ends
Your tour ends today in Bern. Today breakfast will be included.

June 30 - July 12, 2010

Highlights...
Vienna • Danube Cruise • Salzburg
Mozart Dinner Concert • Munich
Oberammergau Passion Play
Neuschwanstein Castle • Black Forest
Zermatt • Lucerne • Bern

13 Days • 19 Meals:
11 Breakfasts • 1 Lunch • 7 Dinners

Per Person Rates*:
Double $5,849

Oberammergau's Passion Play
The world-renowned Oberammergau Passion Play began in 1634 when residents from the town sought reprieve from the Bubonic Plague. The inhabitants of the village vowed that if God were to spare them from the Plague, they would perform a play every ten years depicting the life and death of Jesus. Not a single person fell victim to the Plague after the villagers' promise. That first performance sparked a heartfelt tradition that lives on today...

People from all over the world gather to witness this famous event

The Passion Play performances will begin again in 2010 from May to October, when thousands of Oberammergau's residents will once again display this powerful story.

*Included in Price: Round Trip Air from Indianapolis Intl Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges of $400 (subject to increase until paid in full, only applicable within 11 months prior to departure) and Hotel Transfers
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Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $350 per person
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For more information contact
Ken Meyer
Lifestyle Tours
812-682-4477

Please Note:
• To make your trip more hassle-free, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing Collette airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers.
• Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times. Please note that single accommodations are extremely limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. If you wish to secure single accommodations it is highly recommended that you book early. Also, triple and child rates are not available.
• All tours will be subject to the finalization of play tickets. In the event that Collette cancels the tour, you will be refunded 100%.
• Due to flight restrictions, you may require an early morning departure from your hotel.
• Collette air passengers will depart from the Zurich, Switzerland airport. All Collette transfers will depart from Bern for the Zurich airport.
• For your information, The Salzburg Summer Music Festival takes place during the month of August.
• Order of events subject to change on some departure dates.
• The dinner in Salzburg may be on another evening due to limited availability.