Our new tour idea for 2024 takes you into two exiting and interesting European cities on one trip.

Salzburg: a total Mozart experience -his wonderful music, a lecture about the genius interspersed with tasting the cuisine of his time.

Here the theme is music again.

Cuisine and history will be the theme here.

Here we create a truly culinary experience – maybe even include a brief cooking lecture on local cuisine in each of the two cities – and wine pairing to these meals with local wines. Both countries are well known for their wines. All this will then be interspersed with a bit of culinary history –what were the influences in these countries. And then think Austro-Hungarian monarchy (the Austrian emperor was at the same time the king of Hungary) and it’s after math.

And it is worth while mentioning that the architecture of these two cities is quite similar - maybe the fact that they are both located on the Danube - but interesting point the Danube which used to run thru Vienna was relocated by emperor Franz Josef as it caused much damage always with the floods. so there in Vienna is the “Old Danube" - now a weekend getaway and the big strong river further north east.

Art and cuisine will be the theme for these two cities.

Milano: We will experience the cultural side of Milano with the Gothic Duomo and the Santa Maria dele Grazie convent (housing the Leonardo da Vinci mural “the last Supper”) and if possible a performance in the famous La Scala opera house. The Italians consider Milano the “moral capital: of Italy – it certainly is the leading city of fashion.

Venice: What is there to say but marvelous – la Serenissima – built on top of the lagoon to avoid the conquerors. It was a republic on its own and ruled by the Doges until 1797. Visiting Venice is a glorious experience – you feel like you are in a mythical world (and the recent cut-down on cruise ships and daily tourists will make a tremendous difference) We’ll literally submerge you into some history, some culture (think famous opera house La Fenice) and of course as always we’ll introduce you to the fabulous cuisine of Venetia (meanwhile you could read the books by the great writer Donna Leon)

History and music in these two cities abound.

Berlin: Berlin, situated on the river Spree and now the Capital of Germany is known for its exceptional array of landmarks and it’s recent history. Think of Berlin wall, Brandenburg gate, Reichstag building, Checkpoint Charlie…a cruise on the Spree gives you a great outlook on the city. So much history – remember East and West Berlin, but also great food and beer.

Dresden: Dresden situated on the river Elbe (we notice that most European cities are located on a river – as shipping was vital to life then). Two major landmarks known to most – the Semper Opera house and the church of our lady (Frauenkirche) .The Frauenkirche was bombed in 1945. It’s reconstruction has been financed by donation from all over the world (I did too). Dresden is famed for its music – the Dresden Philharmonics are world famous. There’ll be concerts, there’ll be guided tours and there’ll be food – I hear that the quark pancakes are divine and a must to try.

The theme here is get to know Switzerland, its art, food and its people.

Geneva: Geneva is an elegant city located on Lake Geneva – famous for its diplomacy vibes, the United Nations HQ (founded in this city)- and historically speaking the center of protestant reformation (John Calvin). A true icon of Geneva is the gigantic water fountain (Jet D’Eau), 140 meter high) in the harbor.

Lucerne: Now you are in the German part of Schweiz – this city is called the heart of the country. Situated on the banks of Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstätter See in German), this city has preserved its medieval architecture. One of the famous landmarks is the wooden Chapel Bridge dating back to the 14th century, spanning the Reuss river it connects the Old town with the other bank. And of course there is the wonderful German Swiss food that is more similar to the Western Austrian province of Tirol then to the French part of Switzerland.

So now that you have seen our choices we hope you find one City Pairing that interests you and you want to do. Let us know which one it is and we will send you the detailed itinerary and cost of the tour you have chosen. There will be a booking fee of $100 which will be deducted when you actually book the tour.

Go for it – it will be a great adventure!

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