~ Use our included group air and depart New York on direct flights to Munich. We can do air from other cities, just give us a call or drop us an email. Dinner and Breakfast served in flight.

~ Upon arrival, meet our local guide at the Munich airport and travel via private motorcoach to your perfectly located three-star hotel in Munich. Our hotel is ideally situated within easy walking distance of the Oktoberfest grounds, the main train station, the city center, and subway transportation which offers easy access to all other area attractions. Once you’ve dropped your bags off at the hotel for safe keeping, why not head to the Oktoberfest grounds for your first taste of the festival? Later, we’ll enjoy an informative guided city tour of Munich’s highlights ending with a traditional German welcome dinner at Munich's best and most historic restaurant: The Ratskeller - located in the heart of the Marienplatz (old city center).

Dinner with beer/wine included tonight.

~ Each year Oktoberfest is attended by more than 6 million visitors who drink nearly 7 million liters of beer AND TODAY THAT IS GOING TO BE YOU! Our local guide will escort you to the festival for a day of oompah bands, giant pretzels and other Bavarian treats, German Heritage, and non-stop fun. We’ll have a private tour of the grounds which will include a brief history of the festival and an insider’s view of what this great event is all about. Later, you’ll experience Oktoberfest as the locals do, with reserved seats in one of the famous beer tents. Each “tent” has its own unique character – from the relatively intimate 3,400-seat Hippodrom to the 9,300-seat Schottenhamel.

Breakfast at hotel, and Lunch or Dinner in beer tent. 

~ Today enjoy a completely free day in the wonderful city of Munich! We can’t recommend the Viktualienmarkt (outdoor market and beer garden) highly enough. It offers great people watching, wonderful beer, and is a nice walk through old town from our hotel. For car enthusiasts, don’t miss a chance to visit the BMW museum where you’ll not only learn about the car’s history, you’ll also get up close and personal with their entire line of cars and motorcycles! Munich has so much to offer, and we often are asked “what else is there to do besides the Oktoberfest?” Give us a call or shoot us an email for some wonderful suggestions tailored to your interests!

Breakfast at hotel.

 ~ Today is another chance to eat, drink, shop and explore your way through Munich! Munich offers great neighborhoods, restaurants, beer gardens (of course), museums, and day-trips. We can't recommend the Viktualienmarkt (outdoor market and beer garden) highly enough. It offers great people watching, wonderful beer, and is a nice walk through old town from our hotel. For car enthusiasts, don't miss a chance to visit the BMW museum where you'll not only learn about the car's history, you'll also get up close and personal with their entire line of cars and motorcycles! Munich has so much to offer, and we often are asked "what else is there to do besides the Oktoberfest?" Shoot us an email for some wonderful suggestions tailored to your interests!

If you'd prefer a scheduled activity, take our optional day trip to visit two of Bavaria's most-photographed castles: Schloss Neuschwanstein (the inspiration for Disneyland's famous Cinderella castle) and crazy King Ludwig's Linderhof ($115 and entry to both castles is included).

Breakfast at hotel.

~ After breakfast this morning at the Ambiente hotel, we will be transferred to Munich Airport where we will depart on our Lufthansa flight to Amsterdam to experience four exciting, fun-filled days in one of Europe's most enchanting cities! Upon our arrival into Amsterdam we’ll be transferred via private motorcoach to our home for the next three nights, the Hotel Amsterdam which is located in a historical building with wonderful amenities. This perfectly located property is ideally situated just a few steps from Dam Square and right on the Tram Line making it the ideal location for touring the city.

After check in, drop your bags in your room and head out to explore the magic of Amsterdam-a city that will soon have you under its spell. This afternoon we'll board one of the city's historic vessels for our Welcome Canal Cruise and Cocktail Reception. We'll cruise along the picture book canals and past the cities' most spectacular spots while enjoying beer, wine and local cheeses. You'll see elegant merchant residences, churches and warehouses dating from the Golden Age, all steeped in history. There is a very good reason why Amsterdam is known as 'the Venice of the North'. This city was built to be seen from the canals and this cruise will be one of the highlights of your visit.

This evening after the cruise, why not eat in one of the city’s famed Indonesian or Dutch restaurants. After dinner, be sure to walk the canals as many of the more than 1,200 bridges spanning 160 canals are lined with tiny lights giving a fairy tale appearance. Make sure to bring your camera!

Breakfast in Ambiente Hotel this morning.

~ After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, the entire day and night are free to spend as you wish.

If you're interested in history be sure to pay a visit to the Anne Frank House. Situated in the center of Amsterdam, it holds the hiding place where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary during World War II. The original version of the diary is on display as part of the permanent exhibition. This moving museum is one of the city's most popular attractions. Amsterdam is also home to some of the finest art galleries in the world. Make sure to see the Van Gogh Museum which houses the largest collection of paintings by Vincent Van Gogh, the Rembrandt house which was home to the famous Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn as well as the very popular Hermitage Museum with works by Picasso and Matisse.

When you’re hungry for lunch, why not try one of the area "fish stalls" which serve 'broodje haring'- a herring sandwich, before exploring the many neighborhoods of Amsterdam taking in the beauty of the 17th Century architecture.

Perhaps you'd like to make your next stop today one of the many traditional Dutch bars known as "bruine kroeg" or 'brown cafes' where you can enjoy the quintessential Amsterdam experience of downing a foaming pilsner. Rest assured you'll make a few friends when doing so as Amsterdam's residents are some of the friendliest in the world. Besides Amsterdam's most famous brews: Heineken, Amstel and Grolsch, be sure to try a few other local standouts: Tarwebok (strong type of Heineken), De Konik (a dark Belgium beer) or the very popular Columbus.

Another unique and not to be missed experience while in Amsterdam are the 'tasting rooms' or Proeflokalen. In the 17th and 18th centuries Amsterdam was the center of the European spice trade, and out of this grew a tradition of distilling 'medicinal' spirits, that developed into a full range of liqueurs. The Proeflokalen specialize in these alcohols, and they have a large range of traditional liqueurs that you will never have heard of. The most popular served is the 'jenever' or Dutch gin.

Every tourist has heard about the famed Red Light District prior to visiting Amsterdam. This evening if you are feeling adventurous why not take a peek at this famed district that not only offers a party atmosphere and limitless people watching, but also features beautiful architecture.

Breakfast at Hotel.

~ Today, we'll take an optional trip to the Heineken Brewery for a great tour and sampling. One of the cities' main breweries, the 135 year old building today houses a 21st century homage to one of the world's favorite brews. Heineken is one of the largest modern breweries and here you will see the making of the beer, learn about the history of the company and sample the product. Nowhere does it taste better than directly from the source. If you'd prefer, let us arrange an optional day trip to see the legendary Hague-the seat of the Dutch government or a tour of the world famous windmills. If you decide to stay in the city you'll want to visit the Albert Cuyp, one of the best known outdoor markets in Europe with over 300 stalls to browse (or buy and ship!). Another not to miss experience while in Amsterdam is the floating flower market- the only one of its kind in the world and with the unique flower related gifts offered it is a great place to pick up souvenirs.

This evening, join your fellow travelers as we celebrate our adventures with a very special farewell dinner in a magnificent historic building-In de Waag. The Amsterdam Waag which is a remnant of the former city walls in Amsterdam was constructed in 1488. This towering building was originally one of the city gates, the Sint Anthoniespoort. De Waag, or old weighing station, is now a fantastic restaurant where dinner is especially atmospheric because the interior is lit by hundreds of candles in chandeliers. The perfect farewell dinner to end your memorable stay in Amsterdam.

Breakfast in the hotel this morning. Farewell Dinner.

~ Sadly all good things must come to an end. You'll depart Amsterdam with new friends and great memories of your adventures at Oktoberfest and of Amsterdam. Who knows? - Like many of our travelers, you may be asking to make your deposit for the 2013 trip! Private deluxe motor-coach transport from our Hotel to the Airport for your direct flight back to the US. 

The airline will serve breakfast and lunch en-route.

_ $2,998 per person double occupancy / Single +$689 (this applies if you are traveling by yourself)
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