Prime Group: Summer 2022

The Vann Prime Group will visit some of the most famous sites in Austria and in southern Germany.  A beautiful combination of lakes, mountains, and picturesque cities are the highlights of this itinerary.

Location

VIENNA
DAY 1 - DAY 3 

Our program begins in Vienna, famous for its culture, imperial sights, and Viennese charm. The group will learn about the famous Viennese composers while taking in the sights and history on a walking tour of the city.

The following day the group will visit the Hofburg Palace which was the political center of the Austrian monarchy until 1918. During the visit with included audioguide, the group will learn about the history of the Austrian sovereignty including the infamous Habsburg family that came into power in the 13th century. Afterward, the group will visit the Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, the Viennese museum of art history and the largest art museum in the country. The group will then have an option to participate in a bike tour around Vienna.

The final full day in Vienna takes our group to the Schönbrunn Palace with a private guided tour. The former hunting lodge was developed into the summer home of the royal family that we see today in the 18th century. Much of the work was commissioned by the former monarch Maria Theresa. 

MONDSEE

DAY 4 and DAY 5

The group departs Vienna in the morning for Mondsee with stops in 5 Fingers and Hallstatt. The Salzkammergut region - where Mondsee is located - consists mainly of the Traun River basin and is renowned for its lake and mountain scenery. Often called the Austrian “Lake District,” it has more than 30 lakes, including the Atter, Traun, Mond, Wolfgang (Aber), and Hallstätter. The group will be staying in the town of Mondsee.

The following day the group will participate in a water activity on a lake.

SALZBURG

DAY 6

In the morning the group will be transported to a hike the Gosaunet-Platzerl trail. The trail is located near Gosau and features stunning views of a lake and Austrian alps.

After the hike, the group will head to Salzburg where they will stay for 1 night, the final town on the Austrian leg of the program.

GARMISCH

DAY 7 and DAY 8 

The next day the group will depart for Germany.

The group travels to Kloster Andechs, an abbey sitting high above the eastern banks of Ammersee lake. This Benedictine monastery has a 900+ year tradition of pilgrimage to Andechs. While there visitors can enjoy a “Mass” of the monastery’s beer and a traditional Bavarian Brotzeit (a meal of cold meats, bread, and cheese) while taking in the magnificent views over the Alps and picturesque landscape in the Five Lakes Region. 

MUNICH

DAY 9 and DAY 10

The group travels to Munich, the final city on the program where they will stay for 2 nights. 

A fun and engaging bike tour will introduce us to the city.

The group will have their final full day free to explore the city such as visiting Marienplatz, the Alte Pinakothek which is one of the world’s oldest art galleries, the Englischer Garten, eat at a traditional Bavarian restaurant, or any of the other wonderful options Munich offers visitors.

DAY 11

Transportation will be organized to take the group to the airport directly from the hotel in Munich.

 

Deadline to pay deposit: March 1, 2022

Deadline to pay in full: March 15, 2022

Cancellation Policy:

• The following cancellation policies apply:

  • Until March 1, 2022: Cancel free of charge, not including the deposit

  • From March 15-May 1, 2022: Cancellation allowed, 50% payment is non refundable

  • From May 2, 2022 until date of departure: Cancellation allowed, 100% payment is non-refundable

No refunds will be made in respect of any unused portion of a ticket or partially completed trip.