8-Day Land Tour Roundtrip From Munich
Trip Dates: June 28–July 5, 2026 | August 7–14, 2026
Retreat to the Austrian Alps for a week steeped in history and the magic of fresh mountain air. Sweeping vistas and old-world charm await as you explore the mountainous region around Schladming, a former mining town in northwestern Austria. Spend a day immersed in the world of the classic musical “The Sound of Music,” touring filming locations in Salzburg, where the Trapp family lived. From Schladming, your daily excursions will bring you scenic drives and lake cruises, historical sites and delicious, traditional Austrian foods. Your wanderings will carry you across the German border for a visit to Berchtesgaden and The Eagle’s Nest. Your trip concludes with an ascent to the icy mountaintop wonderland of Dachstein.
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Our hours of operation are Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. ET.
Stay
8 Days
7 Nights
Meals
1 Breakfast
4 Lunches
2 Dinners
Travel Style
Motorcoach
Welcome to Germany! After checking into your hotel, the day is yours to spend at leisure. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner, where you will meet your HGV host and fellow travelers.
The hills of the fairytale city of Salzburg are alive with the sound of music. On your way to your resort, stop in this birthplace of Mozart, familiar to many as the primary filming location of the classic film, “The Sound of Music.” On your guided tour, you will visit filming locations and learn the history of the city where the real Trapp family once lived. You will also visit Hohensalzburg Fortress, which towers high over the city and enjoy a group lunch. Enjoy free time for shopping and exploring in Salzburg’s Old Town. Visit Mozart’s Birthplace museum to learn more about the world-famous composer. Your journey continues to Schladming, where Alpine Club awaits. Upon arrival at the resort, the evening is yours to spend at leisure; unwind from your journey as you enjoy the resort’s indoor pool and sauna. A grocery shuttle will be provided, so you can stock up on supplies for your stay.
Take to the heights today on a scenic drive along the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, the highest paved mountain pass in Austria. The road’s 36 turns wind up and down the mountainside and past roaring waterfalls as you make your way to High Tauern National Park, known for its pristine high-mountain landscapes. After lunch at your leisure, return to the valley and enjoy free time at the lakeside of Zell am See, enjoying the lakefront promenade or shopping for souvenirs in this picturesque town.
The day begins in lovely Hallstatt, perched on the shores of the lake of the same name. On a guided tour, visit the Beinhaus, the ossuary of St. Michael’s Chapel. This unique crypt is the resting place of skulls and bones from the last eight centuries, with many of them beautifully painted. Enjoy a delicious lunch surrounded by old-world magnificence at Zauner Grand Café before you drive to the spa town Bad Ischl, where you will tour the Kaiservilla, summer home of Hapsburg Emperor Franz Joseph I.
Today, cross the border into Germany for a day in Bavaria.
We start with a visit to the Berchtesgaden Salt Mines, where you’ll take a guided tour through the underground tunnels. Put on your miner’s outfit and slide down wooden chutes, ride a little train and even cross an underground salt lake. It’s a fun and fascinating look at how salt was mined here for hundreds of years.
Stop for lunch at Bergschänke, a cozy mountain restaurant right next to the mines. Then travel to the Eagle’s Nest, Adolf Hitler’s mountain retreat perched atop the Kehlstein. Explore the history of this unique building and take in the spectacular Alpine views from 6,017 feet up.
Today, enjoy a scenic drive around the Salzkammergut, the Austrian Lake District. Your drive will wind you past Ebensee before a leisurely cruise on Traunsee. Spend free time in lakeside Gmunden, historically one of Europe’s largest ceramics producers. Enjoy a traditional Austrian lunch in a historic tavern, served by waiters in traditional dress. On your way back to the resort, stop at a gingerbread factory that has been in operation since the 1580s. Austrian gingerbread — lebkuchen — is softer and more mildly spiced than English gingerbread. Make sure to grab some tasty treats before you return to the resort for an evening at leisure.
Today’s journey takes you high into the Dachstein mountains that surround the valley and town of Schladming. First, drive through the peaceful countryside of Ramsau before ascending Hoher Dachstein, first by coach and then by panoramic cable car. From the top, enjoy breathtaking views of the Dachstein Mountains and the glacier below. If you’re feeling adventurous, brave the Dachstein Suspension Bridge and Stairway to Nothingness. Across the suspension bridge lies the frozen wonder of the Ice Palace. These features may not be suited to those afraid of heights. Return to the resort for free time before your farewell dinner at a traditional Austrian alpine tavern in Rohrmoos, where you will be treated to an alpine feast.
Your transfer to Munich Airport is included as you say farewell to Austria and return home or begin your next journey. Auf Wiedersehen.
For hosted resort trips, use your points to cover the resort stay. The additional trip costs must be paid by credit card.
From $5,499/£4,100 per person, based on double occupancy, + points for resort stay starting from 7,200 points.
Book the spring trip by December 19, 2025, and the fall trip by February 6, 2026, to secure your spot.
Call 800-579-6178 to Book Your Trip
Our hours of operation are Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. ET.
Terms and Conditions
HOSTED RESORT TRIPS POINTS FOR TRAVEL: For the June 28–July 5, 2026, tour date, reservations must be booked by December 19, 2025. Nonrefundable, non-transferable deposit of $1,000/£750 per person is due at the time of booking. Final payment due by February 27, 2026. For the August 7–14, 2026, tour date, reservations must be booked by February 6, 2026. Nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit of $1,000/£750 per person is due at the time of booking. Final payment due by April 3, 2026. Hosted resort trips must be paid using points for the resort stay, with any remaining trip costs covered by credit card. Point values applied under this benefit are subject to change and may vary based on tier level. All trips are subject to availability and will be conducted in English. All participants are required to sign the General Activity Release and Indemnification Agreement acknowledgement. Price is per person based on double occupancy, land tour only, for tour dates outlined above. Fares shown are in U.S. dollars and British pounds for new reservations only and are subject to availability. Prices, additional fees, itineraries and availability are subject to change without notice. Certain terms, conditions and restrictions may apply. Please call us at 800-579-6178 or +44 1524-386423 for additional information.
Hosted resort trip package includes all Big Journey Company inclusions plus these additional inclusions: some meals; welcome basket; one ticket per paying passenger for included excursions as noted in itinerary which may require an extra waiver to participate and have other restrictions/qualifications based on height, age and weight; on-tour motor coach transportation; gratuities for Big Journey Company tour director, tour guides and drivers; taxes; and airport transfers. Munich (MUC) departure group transfers are included on the tour end date at 4 a.m., 6 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. local time, provided that the Guest’s arrival and departure flight or alternative travel details are received at least 90 days for domestic travelers and 120 days prior for international travelers before tour commencement. If you arrive outside of these scheduled transfer times and miss the shuttles, you will need to arrange your own transportation to or from the resort. Not included: airfare; airline baggage fees; airport or departure taxes; travel insurance; car rental; gratuities for hotel housekeepers; alcohol, beverages and food outside the contracted Big Journey Company menu as presented at a dining venue; optional excursions; and all other items of a personal nature.
Tour itinerary activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions. Munich Airport (MUC) is located in Germany, and the excursion day to Eagle's Nest and Bavaria will also cross back into Germany from Austria. Passengers must ensure they comply with the entry requirements, as well as have adequate insurance for both countries. There is a local city tax payable directly to the Alpine Club resort at a cost of €2.50 per person per night (2024 rate). Alcoholic beverages are only available to travelers who are 18 years or older. Hotels may differ from those listed by the tour provider, but the accommodations selected are of equivalent standard. Your hotels will be available in your final documents approximately 2–3 weeks prior to departure. No compensation is provided for alternative hotel stays not listed in the tour provider’s documentation.
A passport valid for six months past the end date of this trip is required for all guests. Entry requirements may vary for passport holders from other countries. The European Travel Information and Authorization System, or ETIAS, will start operations in 2026. Entry visas for other nationalities may be required. U.S. citizens, please refer to travel.state.gov for additional information, and non-U.S. citizens, please refer to your country's authority. Entry visas are not required for U.S. residents. Entry visas for other nationalities may be required. Visa requirements are subject to change at any time. International visitor entry requirements are subject to change at any time. In addition to passport and visa requirements, some countries may have additional requirements. It is the responsibility of the traveler to obtain and pay for all required entry documents prior to travel. Any requirements imposed by countries visited or traveled through are the responsibility of each traveler, and Great Vacation Destinations, Inc., cannot be held responsible for failure to comply or qualify for entry.
PICK YOUR EXPERIENCE: One excursion per person unless otherwise noted. No refunds on unused excursion(s). At least one excursion choice will be included at no additional cost, some excursion choices will be available with a surcharge beginning at $50. Excursion choices will vary based on the tour and specific excursion details will be available 60–90 days prior to the tour departure date. Tour providers may require an extra waiver to participate and have other restrictions/qualifications (“Qualifications”) based on height, age and weight. Failure to meet applicable Qualifications may result in ineligibility for this offer with no credit or refund issued. Visiting and participating in excursions in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions. Inclement weather and/or other factors beyond the control of the tour operator may result in excursion cancellation such that this benefit will be lost and not substituted or replaced and no credit or refund will be issued.
THE BIG JOURNEY COMPANY: This is The Big Journey Company provided tour being sold by Great Vacation Destinations, Inc. Please visit The Big Journey Company’s website for full terms and conditions.
GREAT VACATION DESTINATIONS, INC.: Great Vacation Destinations, Inc. is a full-service travel agency that is a seller of travel providing vacations to Hilton Grand Vacation Members and Guests. Great Vacation Destinations, Inc. is the seller of these vacation trips and is located at 4960 Conference Way North, Suite 100, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Great Vacation Destinations is a Washington Seller of Travel No. 602-283-711; Florida Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) registration No. 15-72225-4, California Seller of Travel registration No. 2068362 (Registration as a Seller of Travel does not constitute approval by the State of California). Void where prohibited or restricted by law and/or where state registration and/or licensing requirements have not been met.
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