Milan to Munich

Days 1-2

Your group will take an overnight flight into Milan where your Joshua Expeditions guide will meet you at the airport. After a quick hotel check-in, the group will head out to the center of Milan to visit the Duomo, one of the world's largest churches and the second largest Gothic cathedral in the world. In the afternoon, you will enjoy lunch in the indoor mall and have time to grab a quick gelato, as well! Your tour continues to such sites as the Teatro alla Scala opera house, the Castello Sforzesco, and a visit to Santa Maria delle Grazie where you will view Leonardo's famous Last Supper. The evening will conclude with dinner and devotions at the hotel.

Day 3

Following breakfast, the group will head out to Bergamo, a beautiful, small city upon a hill that provides an amazing view. There will be time to explore the city and enjoy lunch before the group continues its journey over to Verona. A walking tour of this famous city will bring you to such locations as The Arena and Juliet's balcony. Your time in Verona will conclude with a nice dinner before heading over to a hotel just outside of Venice. Group devotions will conclude the day.

Day 4

First thing this morning you will enjoy a boat ride into Venice! From Piazza San Marco, the main hub of the city, you will have a quick orientation before spending the day on your own — sightseeing, shopping and exploring the city. You may even choose to take an optional gondola ride through the canals! The group will meet back together to view a few more sites before heading out to enjoy dinner and the return trip back to the hotel for devotions and discussion. (Fees for optional activities, like the gondola, are not included in the price of the trip.)

Day 5

Your group will set out today for a journey into the Alps! You will arrive in Mittersill, Austria, and check into castle accommodations at Schloss Mittersill Christian Conference Center, a beautiful property situated in the middle of the Austrian Alps. Your evening will include dinner and free time to fellowship and explore the castle.

Day 6

A day trip into Salzburg will include the site of Mozart's birth and filming locations from The Sound of Music. You will enjoy a walking tour of the city that will take you to Mirabell Gardens, the Domplatz and Hohensalzburg Fortress, and then you will have some free time to stroll down the Getreidegasse. Plan to enjoy some great shopping and Austrian food while you are there! The group will stay in the city for dinner then return to the castle for devotions and discussion.

Day 7

Today your group will travel to Munich for the final day of your tour. After a brief stop at the hotel, you will head to the Munich City Center for a walking tour of its historical downtown area. You will visit the Frauenkirche, Marienplatz, Hofbräuhaus and Viktualienmarkt, and there will be time for a little shopping after pausing for lunch. Later, the group will stop by Odeonsplatz to learn about the history of this famous square, and you may even encounter a Starbucks or two along the way! As you make your way back to the hotel you will enjoy dinner at the local castle before concluding your tour with devotions and group discussion.

Day 8

Your incredible days in Europe will come to an end this morning as your group heads to the airport for the return flight to the States.