The beautiful, historic and diverse region around Bavaria, Salzburg and Vienna has provided inspiration to dreamers and geniuses for centuries

The beauty of the Alps around Füssen inspired ‘mad’ King Ludwig II to build the Schloss Neuschwanstein, which in turn was the inspiration behind Walt Disney’s fairytale castle. Let your imagination run free as we wander round his mind-blowing creations.We explore Munich’s important history and role in the world wars; visit the headquarters of inspirational world leading companies such as BMW and Siemens; and look out for Bavarian oompah bands in lederhosen as we marvel at the cultural diversity of the region.

Whether discovering imperial palaces and some of Europe's most impressive architure in Vienna, or the hundreds of beautiful fortresses, monasteries and abbeys of the Danube Valley, everyone agrees that Austria is breathtakingly beautiful. Vienna has been voted the city with the best quality of life in the world, and it is easy to see why. The charming town of Salzburg was the home of Mozart, who continues to inspire music lovers around the world. We dance to the Sound of Music in the gardens where it was filmed, visit the salt mines from which Salzburg got its name, and take on the 17th Century trick fountains of the Schloss Hellbrunn.

What will inspire you most on your trip?

Have you considered:

• a music themed trip to the cities which were home to Mozart, Beethoven and many others?
• a history trip focussed on the rise of the Nazi party, World War II, and resistance movements such as the White Rose?
• a technology trip based around visits to companies such as BMW and Siemens?

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