LET'S SEE MUNICH, SALZBURG, & VIENNA
About Us
GUTEN TAG!
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Welcome to my travel dreams turned reality on the Rick Steves' Munich, Salzburg, Vienna Tour. First an introduction, my name is Pat and my husband is Pete. I am an Optometrist (thus the Eye references) and my husband is a video technician from the Chicago area. This was our second Rick Steves' Tour as we took the Heart of Italy Tour in 2019. After that the Pandemic halted European Travel and our momentum, but we continued to dream and signed up as soon as we could to get back overseas.
I consider myself somewhat of a Ric Nic listening to Rick Steve's Podcasts, watching his PBS television show, and trying to get an autograph when Rick is in town for Travel Shows. I should have backpacked Europe when I was in college, but alas as I approach retirement now is my chance to see the World. Follow us as we experience Europe with Rick Steve flare, but also with some crazy pre and post tour stops caused by the airline's crazy sense of adventure. Enjoy our Scrapbook!
PRE TOUR
Rainy Day in Stockholm's Old City
MUNICH
BEER, Glockenspiel, and Gardens
SALZBURG
Mozart and the Sound of Music
LAKE HALLSTATT
Idyllic Alpine Village
VIENNA
Music, Coffee, and the 3rd Man
POST TOUR
Biking the Danube with a side of Copenhagen
MUNICH, SALZBURG, VIENNA - 8 DAYS
As per Rick: Let's go where classical music, towering castles, and the-hills-are-alive scenery welcome you to the gemütlichkeit of Bavaria and opulence of Austria's Golden Age. On this tour of Germany and Austria, your Rick Steves guide will bring this region's rich history and culture to life in festive Munich, Baroque Salzburg, sparkling Lake Hallstatt, monastic Melk, the blue Danube, and royal Vienna — with cozy villages and alpine vistas all along the way. Join us for the Best of Munich, Salzburg & Vienna in 8 Days!
Click on the Rick Steve's buttons throughout the scrapbook to be taken to Rick's website for more information on our tour!
Rick's Travel Philosophy
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Updated guidebook – Rick sent us his Germany 2022.
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Pack Light with Back Packs versus Large Rolling Suitcases
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Local hotels run by locals with character.
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Spend money to save time - life and vacations are too short.
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Be aware and practice theft defense.
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Immerse yourself in the culture and language with great guides.
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Eat adventurous family style with your new travel buddies.
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Be engaged, respectful, and on time.
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Stay Healthy and Happy.
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He designed these tours based on 40+years of experience.
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Best value - Smartly designed to maximize experience and decrease stress.
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Unique Experiences/Memorable meals –Sightseeing, All breakfasts, Half the dinners, and Free Time.
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Educational and ethical – The best quality tour guides passionate about their cities and culture.
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100% small group – due to COVID.
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Active tours – Walking and Talking.
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Centrally located hotels – usually family run.
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Guaranteed prices - once you book fees are set.
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Flexibility – Ability to switch dates or destination.
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Rick Listens to YOU and keeps the tours updated.
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Why we picked a Rick Steve's Tour:
Staying Healthy on Tour
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Mask indoors especially on public transportation and on the buses.
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Social Distance and respect fellow travelers.
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Hand Sanitizer.
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Be Vaccinated.
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If you are not well let your guide know right away.
Click the photo of Rick's shirt for his online store - especially guidebooks.
Us following Rick's safety protocols!
Rick signing my guidebook
at the Chicago Travel Show
Pack light - Click on the photo above for Rick's packing lists