Just heard the sad news that stepmother and matriarch Maria Von Trapp has passed away at 99. “The Sound of Music” movie that made the Von Trapp family famous, had some of the most spectacular and beautiful scenery ever captured on film. So if you were a fan of Maria, the movie or the country, then take The Sound of Music tour through Germany and Austria. CruiseExperts.com can help you make your musical dreams come true.
We can arrange an 11-day tour that will guide you from Munich, Germany to Vienna, Austria to see those famous sites from the movie and so much more. You’ll even see the church where Captain and Maria Von Trapp were married in the movie.
What exactly will I see on the Sound of Music land tour?
Day 1: You’ll fly overnight and arrive in beautiful Munich–home of BMW– and stay for two nights. You’ll want to see the City Museum of Munich which displays the devastation Munich suffered during WWII, the BMW Museum and the English Garden where you can grab a cold beer for refreshment.
The fountain square in the city of Munich
Day 2: You’ll have free time to explore and later attend a familiarization orientation as well as a drive through Munich.
Day 3: Spend the day exploring all the galleries, museums, souvenirs shops or take the optional tour to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial site.
Day 4: Time to leave Munich and hit the road to Oberammergau. You’ll see the famous theater that hosts the world famous Passion Play. The best part of your day will be the horse and carriage ride up the mountain to Neuschwanstein Castle for a tour of the fortress which sits above the village of Hohenschwangau. .
The drive through the Bavarian mountains will captivate you and keep your camera clicking.
The Hohenschwangau Castle
Then it’s off to Innsbruck for two nights.
Travel through the Valley of the River Inn and pass the Wilder Kaiser Mountain.
Day 5: You’ll have the entire day to walk the medieval lanes, check out the museums and Hapsburg palaces. Or you can choose to just relax and enjoy the views of the Alpine Mountains.
The majestic mountain ranges can be seen throughout your entire trip.
Day 6: The drive through the Valley of the River Inn takes you by the Wilder Kaiser Mountain. The National Park of Berchtesgaden is the best place for amazing views of the mountains. Then off to Salzburg!
Day 7: Salzburg is the City of Music and the birthplace of Mozart. A local expert will take you to see the city highlights like the Getreidegasse, Salzburg Cathedral, Mozart’s birthplace and many of the filming locations from The Sound of Music movie.
Day 8: Salzburg is where you’ll see the Church of Mondsee where Captain and Maria Von Trapp were married in The Sound of Music movie. Then take a tour of the Melk Abbey. Your day will end with a beautiful drive through Wachau Valley on your way to Vienna.
The Benedictine Abbey in Melk
Day 9: In Vienna you’ll enjoy an exclusive tour of the Habsburg royal collections which you’ll have time and room to view before the general public arrives. Your local expert will take you to all the famous city palaces and landmarks like the Opera House, the Hofburg Palace, the Parliament and St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
The Hofburg Imperial Palace
Parliament in Vienna
St. Stephen’s Cathedral
Day 10: Today you’ll have plenty of time to indulge in all the tasty schnitzel or strudel or sausage. Explore all the sourvenier shops for gifts for everyone at home. With all the museums, galleries, cafes, and memorials there will be no shortage of things to do in Vienna.
Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna
Day 11: After your final buffet breakfast, you’ll have to say “Auf Wiedersehen” and “Adieu” to all your new friends.
Want more information?
The Sound of Music tours are available from April through October. A CruiseExperts.com agent can reserve your spot on this very popular vacation tour. Call us at 1-888-804-CRUISE (2784) or visit our website, www.CruiseExperts.com.