Itinerary
Day 1:
Overnight Flight to Frankfurt
Day 2:
Welcome to Germany!
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Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Travel to Rothenburg
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Explore Rothenburg on foot with your Tour Director, wandering past half-timbered homes and into the central Marktplatz before stopping at the town hall’s centuries-old tower
Day 3:
Rothenburg - Munich
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Travel to Munich along the Romantic Road, a scenic route dotted with medieval villages and Bavarian charm
Day 4:
Explore Munich
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Guided by a local expert, trace Munich’s royal and cultural roots. From Marienplatz to the Residenz, experience a city shaped by dynasties, domes, and design. Take in the Olympic Stadium, Nymphenburg gardens, and the soaring towers of the Frauenkirche
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Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site to walk through preserved barracks and exhibitions that honor the victims and confront the realities of the Holocaust
Day 5:
Munich - Innsbruck
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Travel via Neuschwanstein to Innsbruck
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See Neuschwanstein Castle rising from the Bavarian hills like a real-life fairytale
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Visit Ehrenberg Castle to cross its glass-bottomed suspension bridge and explore towering ruins once defended by knights and cannon
Day 6:
Innsbruck - Lucerne
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Explore Innsbruck on foot with your Tour Director, wandering the Old Town beneath snowcapped peaks and golden rooftops in the heart of the Austrian Alps
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Travel to Lucerne, stopping in the principality of Liechtenstein, one of Europe’s smallest countries
Day 7:
Explore Lucerne
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Explore Lucerne on foot with your Tour Director, crossing the covered Kapellbrücke, tracing the lakeshore promenade, and pausing at the Lion Monument carved into the rock
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Free time or Optional Excursion to Mt. Pilatus
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Opt to ascend Mount Pilatus by gondola for breathtaking alpine views above Lucerne, where snowcapped peaks rise over lakes and valleys
Day 8:
Lucerne - Heidelberg
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Travel to Heidelberg, stopping in Freiburg, a historic university town in the Black Forest region
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Enjoy free time in Freiburg to wander its cobbled streets, sunlit squares, or stop for a snack under the cathedral’s spire
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Explore Heidelberg on foot with your Tour Director, strolling through the Old Town past Marktplatz, the historic university, and lanes that lead up to castle views and riverside charm
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Enjoy a special farewell dinner to celebrate your journey and share a final meal with your group
Day 9:
Depart for home
Inclusions
Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
Meals
European breakfast and multi-course dinner daily (unless otherwise noted)
Entrances
Entrances to all activities denoted as 'visit' on itinerary
Guided sightseeing
Expert, local guides included per itinerary
Tour Director
Full-time logistical and experienced partners with your group 24/7
Farewell Dinner
Special farewell meal on your final night, ensuring a high note to cap off the trip
Emergency Support
24 hour Emergency service, we will be there for you
Travel Protection
Included on-tour travel protection with medical, illness and more (maximum age 69)
Airfare
Round-trip airfare on major carriers;
Ground Transportation
Comfortable motorcoach and/or public transit provided for all scheduled activities
Price Tour
Superior Value
Lowest prices in the industry, with more value from the start. More inclusions, better meals, nicer hotels, less fees - your investment goes further with us.
Experience That Reassures
After tens of thousands of student tours, our leadership team knows what matters most: thoughtful planning, smart decisions, lifelong memories and keeping students safe.
The Right Way
We built Blue Dot to be the company we always wished existed - one that listens, adapts, and does right by students, teachers, and our team.