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Our home away from home is Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol, located in the Alpine region of Austria. The city has 140,000 inhabitants and hosts one of the oldest universities in Europe, founded in the year 1562. Innsbruck is a superb destination, situated in an ideal location. It is best known for its rich cultural heritage and is only a stone’s throw away from Italy and Germany. This splendid city has been the host destination of the Olympic Winter Games twice, in 1964 and in 1976. In Innsbruck, some 160 restaurants, cafes and bars, most of them in walking distance to the old town, offer traditional Tyrolean and Austrian specialties as well as international dishes. While in the area, we will visit the world famous Oktoberfest to experience tradition, culture and raise your beer stein to toast “Prost!” A TASTE OF TYROL – INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA FEATURING OKTOBERFEST SEPTEMBER 21 - 29, 2018 FROM $3,199 AIR & LAND 9 DAYS, 7 NIGHTS INCLUDING HOTELS, MEALS, DAY TRIPS AND AIRFARE FROM WASHINGTON DULLES For more details and reservations contact: Mike McMullin at the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce [email protected] • Telephone: (410) 977-3111 Reservations can also be made on our online booking engine www.centralholidayswest.com/booking. The group booking code is: B002243 Early-Bird Special! $3,299, $3,199 and FREE Mittenwald Tour if reserved by March 30, 2018. Hurry, at this price the trip will sell out quickly.

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Our home away from home is Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol, located in the Alpine region of Austria. The city has 140,000 inhabitantsand hosts one of the oldest universities in Europe, founded in the year 1562. Innsbruck is a superb destination, situated in anideal location. It is best known for its rich cultural heritage and is only a stone’s throw away from Italy and Germany. This splendidcity has been the host destination of the Olympic Winter Games twice, in 1964 and in 1976. In Innsbruck, some 160 restaurants,cafes and bars, most of them in walking distance to the old town, offer traditional Tyrolean and Austrian specialties as well asinternational dishes. While in the area, we will visit the world famous Oktoberfest to experience tradition, culture and raise yourbeer stein to toast “Prost!”

A TASTE OF TYROL – INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIAFEATURING OKTOBERFEST

SEPTEMBER 21 - 29, 2018FROM $3,199 AIR & LAND

9 DAYS, 7 NIGHTS INCLUDING HOTELS, MEALS, DAY TRIPS AND AIRFARE FROM WASHINGTON DULLES

For more details and reservations contact:Mike McMullin at the Carroll County Chamber of [email protected] • Telephone: (410) 977-3111

Reservations can also be made on our online booking engine www.centralholidayswest.com/booking. The group booking code is: B002243

Early-Bird Special!

$3,299, $3,199 and FREE Mittenwald Tour ifreserved by March 30, 2018.Hurry, at this price the trip will sell out quickly.

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Day 1 Depart USA Depart from Washington Dulles on yourovernight flight to Munich, Germany.Day 2 Arrive Munich/Innsbruck Upon arrival in Germany, you willbe met by your Central Holidays tour director outside the securearea of the airport. We will then take a scenic drive to Innsbruckand check in to your hotel, home for the next seven nights.Innsbruck is the provincial capital of Tyrol and it has twice servedas host to the Winter Olympics. This beautiful alpine destination,with its historical buildings, breathtaking scenery and snow-cappedmountains, is one of the most wonderful places to visit in all ofEurope.Day 3 Innsbruck - City Tour After breakfast we will head out on ourcity tour of Innsbruck. First we will visit the old town where we vieweverybody’s favorite, the world-famous Golden Roof. Then it’s off tosee the famous triumph gate and the Innsbruck Imperial Palace,“Hofburg”. In addition, we will visit the Olympic stadium and skijump and the beautiful gardens of the Ambras Castle. The afternoonis yours to relax, shop for Cuckoo clocks or explore on your own.This evening head out on a Tyrolean dinner and show. Clap alongto traditional Tyrolean folk dancing and music on a raucous eveningin Innsbruck! Taking place inside the family-run SandwirtRestaurant, the show features dancing by the friendly Gundolffamily, as well as cowbell ringing and jigs aplenty. We will enjoy ahearty Austrian 3-course Tyrolean feast, featuring local delights likeWiener schnitzel. (B,D)Day 4 Innsbruck Today is spent at leisure or take an optional tourto Salzburg. Considered one of the jewels in the crown of Europe,the city of Salzburg has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site,framed by the majestic backdrop of the snowcapped Alps andfamed for its old world glamour. Discover the historical side ofSalzburg with a guided walking tour. Feel like you're going back intime as you explore Salzburg's Baroque old town with its beautifulchurches and cathedrals. Experience the city’s charming streetswith their unique wrought iron signs, its large squares with fountainsand buildings inspired by royalty. As we walk we will view many ofthe city’s famous sites, including the majestic Cathedral of Salzburg,Mozart’s birthplace, and more. The hills will come alive with theOriginal Sound of Music, as we visit many sites from the movieSound of Music, with Julie Andrews. Afterwards we will have somefree time to explore the old town and experience this grand city. (B)Day 5 Innsbruck - Munich Tour and Oktoberfest After breakfastwe leave Austria and enter Germany as we travel down theautobahn to Munich, the Capital of Bavaria. Munich sits at the footof the Bavarian mountains and is the home of BMW, oompahbands, and a vibrant history and delicious beer. On display will bethe fourth largest glockenspiel in the world, Marienplatz, MunichCathedral and the Olympic Park. Today, Munich is the beer capital

TOUR FEATURES•ROUND TRIP AIR TRANSPORTATION - Air transportation from Washington Dulles•FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS - Hotel accommodationsfor 7 nights•SUPERB CUISINE - 11 included meals consisting of 7 buffetbreakfasts and 4 dinners (including a Tyrolean dinner show)•SIGHTSEEING TOUR PROGRAM - Sightseeing, including localguide and all entrance fees as follows: Full day tour to Munichduring Oktoberfest, a tour of Neuschwanstein Castle and ahalf day tour of Innsbruck. Optional tours available•CULTURAL DISCOVERY SERIES - Our program encompassescultural connections, in-depth learning on the local economy,social systems and interaction with locals•PROFESSIONAL TOUR DIRECTOR - Assistance of aprofessional Tour Director for the entire length of the tourupon arrival in Munich•DELUXE MOTORCOACHES - Touring by private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach•BAGGAGE HANDLING AND TRANSFERS - Baggage handlingfor one piece of checked luggage outside of the airport

OPTIONAL IMPERIAL VIENNA EXTENSION TOUR FEATURES•FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS - Hotel accommodations for2 nights•SUPERB CUISINE - 2 included meals consisting of 2 buffetbreakfasts•SIGHTSEEING TOUR PROGRAMS - Sightseeing, including localguide and all entrance fees as follows: A tour of Melk Abbeyand a half day tour of Vienna including the Schonbrunn Palace•PROFESSIONAL TOUR DIRECTOR - Assistance of aprofessional Tour Director for the entire length of the tour•BAGGAGE HANDLING AND TRANSFERS - Baggage handling forone piece of checked luggage outside of the airport

DESTINATION HIGHLIGHTSEase of Travel – just one pack and one unpack • BreathtakingTyrolian mountain scenery • Fairytale castles •Munich duringOktoberfest • Neuschwanstein Castle - the inspiration for WaltDisney’s Magic Kingdom • Innsbruck, home of the 1964 &1976 Winter Olympics• Explore the elegant palaces of Vienna• Experience the grandeur of Vienna • Opulent SchönbrunnPalace • The “The Sound of Music” countryside • The ItalianAlps • Imperial Salzburg • Sleepy Tyrolian Villages •TyrolianDinner and folklore show • The Iceman Ortz • Fresh mountainair • The musical history of Mozart, Beethoven, Strauss andmore…

A TASTE OF TYROL – INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIAFEATURING OKTOBERFEST9 Days from $3,199air & land

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GarmischPartenkirchen Innsbruck

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of the world and the home to the legendary Oktoberfest event.Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture and history,having been held since 1810. Along with your tour director, we takethe day to travel into the heart of Oktoberfest Munich, drink like thelocals drink, dine on a feast of Bavarian favorites and “drink in” theincredible atmosphere. (B,D)Day 6 Innsbruck Today relax, take it easy, do your last-minuteshopping for crystal or join the optional tour to Merano, Italy. As weleave Innsbruck behind, we will enjoy impressive panoramic viewsof the Austrian, Italian and Swiss Alps as we head to Resia Lake fora photo stop. We will then reach the town of Merano, Italy where wehave a walking tour. Afterwards there will be free time to explore onyour own, breathe the pure mountain air and taste some of the localItalian specialties. On the way back to Innsbruck, we visit the Alpinetown of Bolzano to see the Archeological Museum containing thefamous iceman Ötzi. Ötzi, a well-preserved natural mummy wholived around 3,300 BC. The mummy was found in September 1991in the Ötztal Alps, hence the name Ötzi. (B)Day 7 Innsbruck - Neuschwanstein Castle Following breakfast,we enter the fairytale kingdom of 19th century Bavaria on ourNeuschwanstein Castle tour! You’ll visit the enchanted castle onceinhabited by King Ludwig II and take in the breathtaking alpineviews of lakes and rugged Mountains. Neuschwanstein appearsthrough the mist like something out of a dream, and as you listento your guide you will learn about the tragic reign of the legendary“mad” Ludwig, including the obsession that drove him to build hissecluded dream castle in the Alps. Enjoy dinner this evening at atraditional local restaurant in Innsbruck. (B,D)Day 8 Innsbruck Today is a day at leisure to relax, unwind, visit thecafes, elegant shops, and boutiques, or enjoy simply strollingthrough the historic old town or join the optional tour into theMittenwald and Garmisch Partenkirchen, two unforgettablefavorites of the area. Mittenwald is not only one of the mostimportant violin making centers in the world, it is also famous forits many colorful wall paintings ("Lüftlmalereien"). The facades ofmany houses are decorated with wall paintings dating from the 18thcentury and later. In 1786 the German writer Goethe called the towna living picture book, and it remains like this today. Then it’s off tothe resort town of Garmisch Partenkirchen. Partenkirchen is theolder town of the two, dating to A.D. 15, when it was a Roman towncalled Partanum. Independent towns for centuries and stillseparated by the Partnach River, Garmisch and Partenkirchen wereforcibly joined together in 1935, under Hitler’s instructions, to hostthe 1936 Winter Olympics. Today, the area of Partenkirchen iscentered on the quiet, cobblestoned Ludwigstrasse. The narrowstreet is lined with historic buildings with open wooden shutters andstreet-facing facades painted in pastel-hued imagery of religious,pastoral and regional scenes. The Garmisch district is more modernand famous for its skiing. Here we will tour the squares of RichardStrauss Platz and Marienplatz, and enjoy some free time. As wereturn to Innsbruck we may catch a glimpse of the Zugspite,Germany's tallest mountain at nearly 10,000 feet. Tonight we willhave a farewell dinner at the hotel. (B,D) TOUR PRICE

Tour price is $3,199 per person, double occupancy.For single occupancy, add $499Fuel surcharges of $576 per person are included in the price.Taxes and other fees are currently $150 per person and areadditional. Fuel surcharges and taxes are valid at the time ofprinting but are subject to change.The price of $3,199 including free Mittenwald Tour is an earlybird special if the program is reserved with a deposit by March30, 2018. The price increases by $100 per person ($3,299)after this date plus the cost of the Mittenwald Tour.Please note: Though rare, it may be necessary to substitutehotels and adjust itineraries at guide's discretion due to localconditions.Optional Imperial Vienna extension:Imperial Vienna extension: $599 Double Occupancy or $798 Single

Day 9 Innsbruck to USA or extend your stay with an optionalImperial Vienna extension This morning we will say goodbye toInnsbruck and Tyrol and drive to the airport for our flight back to theU.S. (B)OPTIONAL IMPERIAL VIENNA EXTENSIONDay 9 Innsbruck - Melk Abbey Tour /Vienna This morning weleave Innsbruck behind and head to Melk. Here you will visit themagnificent 900-year old Benedictine Abbey. Located in theWachau Valley of Austria, Melk awaits to be explored. In the Abbeycomplex you can visit the famed marble hall, illustrious library, andthe Abbey Church with its twin towers and 200-ft high dome. Laterin the day we will continue on to Vienna, Austria’s capital city.Welcome to Vienna the capital and largest city of Austria, as wellas the country's cultural, political and economic center. Renownedthe world over for its musical heritage, Vienna is often called the"City of Music" with many musical prodigies having worked thereincluding: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, FranzSchubert, and many more. Interestingly, in some circles the city isalso regarded as the “City of Dreams,” as it was the home ofSigmund Freud. (B)Day 10 Vienna - City Tour Your city tour of Vienna will take you tothe city’s most important sights: the Ringstrasse, theSchwarzenbergplatz, the Karlskirche and Vienna’s stunning OperaHouse and the impressive St. Stephan’s Cathedral. The tour willconcluded at the Schönbrunn Palace, one of the most importantcultural monuments in the country, and one of the major attractionsin Vienna. In the afternoon you have the opportunity to explore oneof the most famous European cities at a relaxed pace, experienceits imperial history; shop or visit one of its numerous excitingmuseums. (B)Day 11 Vienna to USA After breakfast transfer to the airport foryour return flight home. (B)(B) – Breakfast, (D) – Dinner

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CARROLL COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCEA TASTE OF TYROL – INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA FEATURING OKTOBERFESTSEPTEMBER 21 - 29, 2018PLEASE PRINT, CIRCLE AND CHECK THE APPLICABLE INFORMATION - NAMES MUST BE LISTED AS THEY APPEAR ON YOUR PASSPORT

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SALZBURG 5 �5 $ 119.00 IMPERIAL VIENNA 5 $ 599.00 (Double)MERANO 5 �5 $ 109.00 � 5 $ 798.00 (Single)MITTENWALD & GARMISCH PARTENKIRCHEN 5 �5 �$ 109.00 TOTAL $ TOTAL $

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