May 30 -
June 7, 2026
*Version updated 09/05/2025
Rothenburg ob der Tauber 1 ∗ Munich 2 ∗ Innsbruck 1 ∗ Lucerne 2 ∗ Heidelberg 1
Founded by Dr. Gil Markle, known to many as the father of the educational travel industry, passports has been a prominent, respected company in the industry since 1992.
The safety and security of travelers is passports' #1 priority. All programs include high-quality flights, meals and accommodations. All firms providing transportation and accommodations have been reliably working with passports for decades.
A bilingual, full-time passports Tour Director on tour. Complimentary overseas medical coverage. Support of a 24-7 Operations Hotline. Top-notch customer service at 1-800-332-7277.
WHY THIS ITINERARY?
WHO CAN TRAVEL?
All travelers must be members of
the Dayton Liederkranz-Turner German Club
in good standing by January 30, 2026
YOUR DLT TRIP COMMITTEE
Chrissy Galaise
John Koerner
Ken Kreitzer
Monika Wanamaker
Let any of us know if you have any questions!
Days 1-2: Home - Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Arrival transfer
Day 3: Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Munich
Tour Director-led walking tour in Rothenburg ob der Tauber on the Romantische Strasse; Sightseeing stop in Dinkelsbühl
Day 4: Munich
Half-day city sightseeing in Munich: Local Guide, Visit to the Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens
Excursion to Dachau: Visit to the Dachau Memorial Concentration Camp
Day 5: Munich - Innsbruck
Guided tour at Neuschwanstein Castle; Tour Director-led walking tour in Innsbruck
Day 6: Innsbruck - Lucerne
Sightseeing stop in Vaduz, Liechtenstein's capital city
Day 7: Lucerne�Optional Excursion to Mt. Pilatus: Cable car and cog railway ascent to summit, Lake cruise to Lucerne
Tour Director-led walking tour in Lucerne; Stadtkeller Swiss folklore dinner and show
OPTIONAL EXCURSION:
MT. PILATUS
Day 8: Lucerne - Heidelberg
Rhine Falls from Laufen Castle's Belvedere Platform and Panoramic Elevator; Scenic Drive through the Black Forest; Sightseeing stop at the lakeside town of Titisee; Lunch in Titisee
Day 9: Heidelberg - Home
PACING ADJUSTMENTS
Once we have a better idea about
our travelers’ needs, we can work
with Passports to offer alternative
activities with varying physical demands.
Round-trip transportation on scheduled airline. Deluxe touring motorcoach. All public transportation tickets included where applicable.
Accommodations in centrally-located three-star or four-star hotels.
All breakfasts. All dinners. Stadtkeller Swiss Folklore Dinner and Show on Day 7. Lunch in Titisee on Day 8.
Services of a specially-trained Passports Tour Director throughout. All tips are included in the Program Cost. Whisper headsets included.
Entrances and activities as noted on itinerary.
Passports provides and pays for a Post Departure Travel Protection Plan that includes coverage for Trip Interruption, Trip Delay, Medical Expense and Evacuation and more.
Passport and
Visa Fees
Excess Baggage Fees
Unscheduled Activities, Snacks & Most Lunches
Souvenirs and Gifts
Mt. Pilatus
Excursion
$130
Saturday, May 30, 2026
$4307
$4287
Final payment is due 2/16/2026 or, with E-Z Pay, 5/7/2026.
Departure from Columbus, OH.
~ $196 per month
with E-Z Pay and $0 deposit
~ $536 per month
AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION
A 4% service fee will apply.
BY PHONE
1-800-332-7277
Automatic monthly withdrawals deducted from either your checking account or credit card
NO deposit�30-day final payment deadline
Pay when you choose, as long as you pay in full by the final payment deadline
$495 deposit�110-day final payment deadline
Pay by check mailed to the passports office or by credit card online (4% fee for credit card)
Provided and paid for by passports
Plan Benefits:
All of the benefits of the Basic Plan, PLUS:
Cancel for Any Reason
Protection against the unexpected, whatever it may be! This benefit provides reimbursement, up to 75% of your tour cost, if you need to cancel your trip at least 2 days prior to your scheduled departure date.
ON OUR WEBSITE
Check often for updates, information, and helpful links on the trip page of the DLT website:
daytongermanclub.org/events/2026-dlt-germany-trip
Thanks for joining us!
Questions? Please contact:
Program Leader: Chrissy Galaise
Email: secretary@daytongermanclub.org
We can’t wait to travel with you!