Featured Adventure: Discover Central Europe

This is the first in a new series of blog posts we will be writing on potential adventures the team at Whitney World Travel can help you custom design. Working alongside the premier suppliers in the travel trade, our team can help provide amazing experiences for your next adventure!

Imagine a place with breathtaking mountains stretching as high as the eye can see. Alpine vistas, beautiful castles, old world life mixed with modern convenience. You can find this charm tucked away in the amazing corner of Central Europe that encompasses Bavaria and Austria.

Imagine beginning your trip in the beautiful city of Vienna, Austria. Once the heartbeat of the Hapsburg Empire, this amazing place ties together the granduer of Emperors and Empresses with the quintness of old world Europe. During your stay in Vienna you can visit the amazing Schönbrunn Palace, a former summer residence of the House of Habsburg. and walk down the street to the beautiful Spanish Riding School, the premier classical riding school in the world for nealy three centuries.

Depending on the season Vienna offers many different fun escapes you can experience. Imagine sailing down the Danube River to see breathtaking mountain scapes, castles, and perhaps even the awe inspring Melk Abbey. Or come during the holiday season and take in the world famous Christmas Markets that dot the city-- our favorite can be found just outside the local Rathuas in city center.

From Vienna you can head east to the mountain city of Salzburg. Originally made famous for its massive salt mines, the city is often now associated with the Sound of Music. Here you can see some of the highlights from the film such as the gardens of Mirabell Palace, Nonnberg Abbey and other iconic spots. You can also walk in the footsteps of Salzburgs most famous resident-- Mozart. Along the way you will enjoy an amazing collection of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture.

Want to get out of the city? You can take a fun family tour deep into the mountains in one of the local salt mines. There you can slide down the long chutes just like the miners have done and learn how salt became the lifeblood of Salzburg. World War II buff? Head up the mountain to Berchtesgaden where you can see the famed "Eagle's Nest".

Next you can head into Bavaria with a stop in Munich. This quintessential German city features amazing architecture, castles, museums and of course the fames beer gardens! You can also visit Neuschwanstein Castle and Schloss Linderhof, both royal residences of eccentric King Ludwig II. Come at the right time of year and you can experience the world famous Oktoberfest in its hometown!

Each of these stops can include private or group tours of the famous sites and sounds. Coupled with world-class accomodations, pre-planned private transportation, and expert local service and your entire family will be certain to have the perfect vacation to this amazing region.

Want to see the region by river? Check out the amazing Danube River Cruise!

Interested in an adventure to Central Euorpe? Contact our team today!