"Wine, Culture & Porsches" Trip to Germany & Austria

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Dive into the impressive history of the second largest city in Bavaria and enjoy the amenities of a lively urban place. Discover how harmonious the interplay of historic buildings and modern architecture can be on a walk through the Old Town. Enjoy the culinary delights of a city with a century-long beer, sausage and gingerbread tradition. Live history can also be found on the Imperial Castle, Nuremberg’s grand landmark. With the historic Memorial Nuremberg Trials, a documentation center in Court Room 600 is accessible to illustrate what happened during the Nuremberg Trials.

Hotel Le Meridien Grand Hotel.

In the evening beer tasting with typical local dinner.  

Visit the magnificent medieval city of Nuremberg. Learn about the history of this city from the days of the Holy Roman Empire to the German Renaissance, Third Reich, Nazi rallies and Nuremberg Trials. See German Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer’s house, the Imperial Castle courtyards plus Town Hall, gothic St. Lawrence Church, bustling Craftsmen’s Courtyard and much more. Admire the beautiful timber-framed houses and cobblestone streets, marvel at the massive City Walls of Old Town Nuremberg, which still runs for approximately four kilometers. Behind the walls walk to the Craftsmen’s Courtyard, where glass cutters, leather workers, gold and silversmiths, stained glass painters and other artists offer their wares for sale. See the gothic St. Lawrence Church which was rebuilt after World War II.

Along the way learn about the history of this beautiful and prosperous city – as the center of the Holy Roman Empire to the days of the German Renaissance, the Temple City of the Third Reich and the home to both the Nazi rallies and Nuremberg Trials. See where German Emperors were crowned and where saints are buried. Find where the most famous and talented German artists in history created their awe-inspiring works and where the colorful and lively markets have taken place for almost 700 years.

This is a walking town but we have a private Tram for our use which will take us to the different locations.  You can then go back on your own if you wish since everything is a direct path from our hotel.

Drive with our bus to the Reichsparteigelände (Literally: Reich Party Congress Grounds) and visit of the documentary center. Lunch at the train station which was built by Hitler for the Reich Party. Afterwards to the Memorium Nuremberg Trials.

Dinner.

It’s the playful lightness that makes Salzburg, the miniature metropolis, so distinctive. The enchanting silhouette of the Fortress, Cathedral and church steeples in this baroque city north of the Alps. So beautiful that it is listed UNESCO World Heritage Site. So famous that its attractions are among the most famous in the world. This is the city where Mozart was born, this is where he started becoming what he is world famous for, even nowadays, 220 years after his death – a genius composer.

NH Hotel Salzburg, located in the heart of the city, near the Mirabell Garden and a 5 minutes’ walk from Mozart’s birthplace. Just a 10 minutes’ walk from Salzburg’s Old Town. Austrian and international cuisine are served at the Papeo restaurant if needed. Lobby bar and summer terrace, sauna and gym.

Dinner at the Restaurant Salieri.

An optional side trip for those interested in the place where the first Porsche 356 was hand built.  This is the only private Porsche Museum and is located in Gmünd in Carinthia, where from 1944-1950 the first vehicles with the name Porsche were built. The extensive collection includes the Porsche 356 Type 356 020 ALUMINUM, the buoyant Porsche Jagdwagen (1956) and the Porsche Rallye and racing cars. Another highlight is Austria's first and only police Porsche 911. You can expect a yearly changing special exhibition. This year: "50 years Porsche 911”. A multimedia presentation about the history and constructions of Porsche gives further informative.  AND, we will lunch in the actual Inn where Ferdinand and his son Ferry dined almost every day.  The drive in the Austrian Alps is worth the trip by itself.

Lunch at the Restaurant M32. Coffee shop tour discovering the secrets of Austrian pastry at Konditorei Schatz. Afterwards free time for shopping.

In the evening 3 course Mozart dinner and concert.

Tour Lake District

Reception at Fahr(t)raum Museum in Mattsee with sparkling wine from the production of Ernst Piech (Porsche family), exclusive guided tour through the museum, duration about 1 hour, pleasure ride with historical cars around lake Mattsee.

Fahr(t)raum

The car pioneer Ferdinand Porsche has not only shaped the mobility of the future through his ingenious invention – he has also put the cornerstone for one of the biggest automotive concerns worldwide. It was the aim of the grandson Ernst Piech to get this uniqueness back to the homeland of his grandfather. The outstanding Porsche Museum shows the jewelry of Porsche’s history.

Schloss Fuschl

The historic Schloss Fuschl’s mission has always been to provide an unforgettable stay for every guest. The balance between tradition and modernity reflects itself as much in the unique collection of works by the Old Masters that characterize the Schloss Fuschl. In a private, unique ambience you can enjoy culinary delights and an unforgettable view of the lake. Coat and tie required.