Friday, July 3. (D)* DEPART FOR MUNICH

Depart this evening, aboard any airline of your choice to Munich, Germany arriving the next morning. Dinner and light breakfast served on the plane.

Saturday, July 4. (B,D). MUNICH

Upon arrival at Munich International Airport take a taxi to the super deluxe centrally located VIER JAHRESZEITEN KEMPINSKI HOTEL, where you stay 10 nights in Premium Rooms. This evening, we will meet for our briefing and cocktails, followed by the Gala Welcome dinner at a gourmet restaurant.

Munich has more to offer than the BMW car factory and the 110 million gallons of beer brewed annually. For a city of its size, it has one of the finest collections of art within one museum, the Alte, and the Neue Pinakothek, and the Deutsches Museum started in 1903, to show one of the most important collections of scientific and technical matters in the world. Munich’s cultural wealth, its atmosphere – a blend of gayety, tolerance, and respect for traditions have combined to make it one of the most appreciated German cities.

Sunday, July 5. (B). MUNICH

Morning sightseeing by bus of this third largest city in Germany begins with a drive around the city to see the Olympic Park, the site of the 1972 Summer Olympics, the BMW headquarters, Nymphenburg Palace, and the 2 square miles of the English gardens with several beer gardens. This evening, we will see the opera Macbeth by Verdi at the Bayerische Staatsoper.

Monday, July 6. (B). MUNICH

This morning, we will take a walking tour of the Old City, founded by the monks of the Benedictine Order. We visit Marienplatz, the city hall with its famous Clock Tower, the churches of Our Lady, Holy Spirit, and Saint Peters, and to see Richard Strauss Fountain with bas reliefs showing scenes from his opera Salome. This evening, we will see the opera Turandot by Puccini at the Bayerische Staatsoper.

Tuesday, July 7. (B,D). MUNICH

Today is free to visit any of the most important museum of your choice. Munich has 80 museums to offer of which 21 are world renowned. We can provide a suggested list. This evening, we will have dinner at a local gourmet restaurant.

Wednesday, July 8. (B,L). MUNICH

This morning, we will visit Alte Pinakothek to see the notable art pieces from the 19th century. The Neue Pinakothek is undergoing renovations so that you can see its highlighted artworks at the Alte Pinakothek. Light lunch is included in the famous Café Klenze or Luitpold. This evening is at your leisure.

Thursday, July 9. (B). MUNICH

Today, you will visit the Bavarian Opera House - Bayerische Staatsoper, for an exclusive private tour. Located in the popular Maximilianstrasse, just steps from the Old Town, the so-called National Theater building is home to the Opera, the Bavarian State Orchestra, and the Bavarian State Ballet, and it is the largest opera house in Germany. In 1810, King Maximilian I commissioned the construction of this building which underwent bombing during WWII but was reconstructed in 1963. This prestigious venue saw the premieres of compositions by renowned composers such as Richard Wagner, Richard Strauss, and Mozart. Join rehearsals to explore the world's third largest stage and backstage area. Get invited to the King's Box, which hosted 200+ private performances for King Ludwig II. This evening, we will see the opera Le Cenerentola by Rossini at the Bayerische Staatsoper.

Friday, July 10. (B,L). MUNICH

Today, we drive south of Munich to see a UNESCO Heritage Site, the Royal Palace of Linderhof. In 1868, King Ludwig II of Bavaria acquired the Linderhof for his Royal Palace modeled on Versailles. Richard Wagner’s great opera cycles might not exist were it not for the support of his patron Ludwig II. His enormous fairy-tale castles, which virtually bankrupted the country, were the grand sets, where no expense was spared for the staging of Wagner’s operas. Often performed with Ludwig as the sole member of the audience, and in return Wagner gave him his genius and his love. Lunch is included.

Saturday, July 11. (B,D) MUNICH

This morning, we will walk to the stunning and largest palace in Germany, the RESIDENZ PALACE, for a tour to see displays from former collections. We will also visit the small, beautiful rococo Cuvillies -Theater. This evening, we will have our Gala Farewell Dinner at a Michelin star Les Deux.

Sunday, July 12. (B). MUNICH

Today is free to visit any of the most important museum of your choice. This evening, we will see the opera Fidelio by Beethoven at the Bayerische Staatsoper.

Monday, July 13. (B). MUNICH

Today is at your leisure. This evening, we will see the Jonas Kaufmann Liederabend at the Bayerische Staatsoper.

Tuesday, July 14. (B). MUNICH – BACK HOME

The Concierge will assist you in organizing your transport to the Munich International Airport, for your departure back home, arriving the same afternoon. Auf Wiedersehn. See you again on another HAT TOUR.

* B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner (including wine)