Rick Steve’s Tour 2026 - Munich, Salzburg, Vienna

Rick Steves Tour 2026: Munich, Salzburg, and Vienna

This Rick Steves tour gave me the chance to revisit Munich, Salzburg, and Vienna while reflecting on faith, music, kindness, and the importance of sharing love, peace, and happiness with the world. The song I wrote, “What Happened to this Beautiful World,” echoes the same sentiments and received recognition in Munich and Berlin.
The tour was educational, inspirational, and breathtaking! The people that were on tour with me became a second family; we became remarkably close.

Munich: A Warm Welcome

The plane ride to Munich was surprisingly comfortable.
Déjà vu: I had the whole row to myself, so I was able to lie down and sleep.
Amazingly, I had the same accommodation when I took the Rick Steves tour to Paris.

I took the S-Bahn to the hotel, but instead of turning right from the station, I turned left, which made my walk much longer. I called Hotel Excelsior for directions, and Akeel told me to take a taxi, which I did. As it turned out, if I had turned the other way, the hotel would have been right around the corner. When I arrived at Hotel Excelsior, Akeel treated me like a queen until it was time to check in.

The Bavarians are so nice and friendly in Munich.
 
Munich is bustling with tourists. Our hotel is in the heart of most tourist attractions.
 
Salzburg: Music, Mountains, and Memories

The bus ride to Salzburg was beautiful and breathtaking. It truly felt like “the hills are alive with the sound of music.”

Salzburg is Mozart’s birthplace, although he eventually moved to Vienna.
He wrote six hundred pieces of music, which included sonatas, concertos, and operas.

We listened to music from The Sound of Music as well as Mozart’s compositions.
Beer is extremely popular in the region, so we visited a brewery and saw a demonstration of the beer making process.

We also visited a cheese farm and learned how they make cheese and other products. The farmer’s wife also instructs students with special needs on the farm.

Our hotel was near Mozart’s residence.
It was a great and amazing day during our walking tour of Salzburg.
We visited Dom zu Salzburg, St. Peter’s Church, and Mirabell Gardens, where the Von Trapp children sang “Do-Re-Mi” in The Sound of Music.
We then took a cooking class to learn how to make apple strudel. The highlight was an opera singer who sang a song from The Magic Flute and songs from “The Sound of Music” which we had sung along. I genuinely enjoyed every moment.

Bad Ischl and Emmersdorf: History and Scenery

In Bad Ischl, we toured the Kaiser Villa and enjoyed a wine tasting.

We then traveled to Emmersdorf and checked in at Hotel Zum Schwarzen Bären.
The next day, we visited Melk Abbey and took a Danube River cruise.
Vienna: Art, History, and ReflectionWe took a scenic bus ride to Vienna and checked in at Hotel Stephansplatz, an impressive hotel in a fantastic location.

Visited Third Man Museum for a fascinating look at the city's post-WWII history. Our walking tour continues with a visit to the
Kunsthistoriches Museum to marvel at art collection that once belonged.
to Habsburgs. 
 
 
There were many tourists and activities. I had a formidable time and met new friends, and I will miss my cappuccinos.