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Country Roads of Bavaria, Switzerland & Austria

12 daysAustria, Germany, Switzerland

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Day 1: Welcome to Vienna

Vienna

Welcome to Vienna! Enjoy your afternoon before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travelers to enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 1: Welcome to Vienna

Vienna

Welcome to Vienna! Enjoy your afternoon before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travelers to enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 2: Vienna and the Habsburgs

Vienna

Join your Local Expert on a private tour of Empress Maria Theresa's magnificent Schönbrunn Palace and its formal gardens. Be transported to a time of opulence and extravagance, as you marvel at the intricacies of gilded rococo frames, frescoed ceilings and crystal chandeliers. See the city's many highlights, including St. Charles' Church, the Hofburg Palace, Parliament and State Opera House.

Day 3: On to Salzburg

Vienna

A short drive through wonderful Austrian countryside leads us to Salzburg. En route, visit Melk Abbey and Mondsee's Basilica St. Michael, easily recognizable due to its appearance in 'The Sound of Music'.

Day 4: The City of Mozart

Salzburg

Join your Local Expert, who will show you the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace, Residenzplatz, the city's imposing fortress, and the immense cathedral in the Old Town. Visit Mozart's birthplace where you will enjoy a pianoforte demonstration and examine letters, memorabilia and musical instruments of the great composer. In the evening, relish the authentic experience of Farm-to-Table dining.

Day 5: Salzburg to Munich

Salzburg

This morning, board a boat across Lake Chiemsee to explore the island sites of picturesque Herrenchiemsee. Visit King Ludwig II’s grandest palace, inspired by Versailles and set amid Alpine lake scenery. Stop at the nearby Fraueninsel, home to a Benedictine convent dating back to the 8th century. Enjoy time at leisure in the manicured palace gardens before continuing by boat to Gstadt.

Day 6: Explore Munich and Dachau

Munich

Enjoy an orientation of Munich's sites including the university, Victory Arch and the Marienplatz, where crowds gather at the Town Hall to watch the antics of the Glockenspiel. Afterwards, explore with Insight Choice. Choose to join a Local Expert for a culinary walking tour in the city center. Alternatively, visit the Munich Residenz, Germany's largest inner-city palace and former seat of Bavarian royalty.

Day 7: On to Innsbruck

Munich

Embark on an exciting visit to Neuschwanstein Castle (subject to availability), bristling with turrets and pinnacles, built as a retreat for the wildly eccentric King Ludwig II. See the extravagantly decorated apartments, including the Throne Room and Lohengrin courtyard. Continue to Oberammergau, home of the Passion Play since 1634.

Day 8: Beautiful Innsbruck

Innsbruck

Awake to the beautiful Alpine city of Innsbruck. A Local Expert will guide you through the city to see the 14th-century houses of the Old Town, the impressive Imperial Palace and the delightful Golden Roof. Visit a nearby ski jump, set against staggering mountain vistas. Meet one of the ski jumpers and observe a demonstration jump.

Day 9: The Engadine Valley and Chic St. Moritz

Innsbruck

Take in the stunning views of the beautiful Engadine Valley, as you enter Switzerland headed for the chic Alpine resort of St. Moritz. Enjoy the town's marvelous scenery, fresh air and maybe visit its many museums or shop for souvenirs. Perhaps experience one of Europe's outstanding train journeys over the Bernina Pass.

Day 10: All aboard the Glacier Express and on to Lucerne

Saint Moritz

Embark on an iconic train journey onboard the Glacier Express, taking in vistas of ice-capped mountains, stone-built villages and lush meadows. Ascend through the spiral tunnels of the Albula Pass and cross the Landwasser Viaduct before heading down through the Oberalp Valley to rejoin the coach at Andermatt. Continue north, following the staggering Schöllenen Gorge through William Tell country.

Day 11: Dinner at the ‘Roof of Europe’ in Stanserhorn

Lucerne

Enjoy the morning at your leisure, exploring the city's 14th-century covered wooden bridge, painted gables, old walls and watchtower of the medieval fortifications. Stroll across the Chapel Bridge to the Jesuit Church, or use your free time to shop. Later, head to the town of Stans, where you'll join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with a seasonal juice tasting at a former Capuchin monastery.

Day 12: Leave Lucerne for Zürich

Lucerne

Your Alpine adventures end this morning with a transfer to Zürich airport.

Day 2: Vienna and the Habsburgs

Vienna

Join your Local Expert on a private tour of Empress Maria Theresa's magnificent Schönbrunn Palace and its formal gardens. Be transported to a time of opulence and extravagance, as you marvel at the intricacies of gilded rococo frames, frescoed ceilings and crystal chandeliers. See the city's many highlights, including St. Charles' Church, the Hofburg Palace, Parliament and State Opera House.

Day 2: Vienna and the Habsburgs

Vienna

Join your Local Expert on a private tour of Empress Maria Theresa's magnificent Schönbrunn Palace and its formal gardens. Be transported to a time of opulence and extravagance, as you marvel at the intricacies of gilded rococo frames, frescoed ceilings and crystal chandeliers. See the city's many highlights, including St. Charles' Church, the Hofburg Palace, Parliament and State Opera House.

Day 3: On to Salzburg

Vienna

A short drive through wonderful Austrian countryside leads us to Salzburg. En route, visit Melk Abbey and Mondsee's Basilica St. Michael, easily recognizable due to its appearance in 'The Sound of Music'.

Day 4: The City of Mozart

Salzburg

Join your Local Expert, who will show you the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace, Residenzplatz, the city's imposing fortress, and the immense cathedral in the Old Town. Visit Mozart's birthplace where you will enjoy a pianoforte demonstration and examine letters, memorabilia and musical instruments of the great composer. In the evening, relish the authentic experience of Farm-to-Table dining.

Day 4: The City of Mozart

Salzburg

Join your Local Expert, who will show you the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace, Residenzplatz, the city's imposing fortress, and the immense cathedral in the Old Town. Visit Mozart's birthplace where you will enjoy a pianoforte demonstration and examine letters, memorabilia and musical instruments of the great composer. In the evening, relish the authentic experience of Farm-to-Table dining.

From the famed beer taverns of Munich to the Disney-inspiring turrets of Neuschwanstein Castle among the Alps, this 12-day tour will delight and awe. In Switzerland, a funicular transports you from the scenic shores of Lake Lucerne to a mountaintop Stanserhorn Dinner, at the roof of Europe. Enjoy a delicious meal at 6,000 feet, with stunning views from the Drehrestaurant Rondorama, which slowly rotates to ensure you don’t miss a thing. A journey aboard the Glacier Express offers vistas of ice capped mountains, dramatic valleys and frozen waterfalls.

Length
12 days
Route
Vienna to Zürich
Meals
11 breakfasts, 6 dinners
Style
Country Roads
Group size
40

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Highlights

  • Air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door
  • From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with a local specialty representing the destination.
  • Complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi where available
  • See Feldherrnhalle in the Odeonsplatz, Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach, English Garden, Hofbräuhaus and Marienplatz in Munich • the church featured in ‘The Sound of Music' in Mondsee • Hofburg Imperial Residence and Opera House in Vienna • Old Town, Imperial Palace and Golden Roof in Innsbruck • St. Moritz • Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge in Lucerne.
  • Business class coach with extended leg room
  • Top-rated dining, from farm-to-table to local restaurants
  • 4 & 5-star stays

Itinerary

  1. ViennaDays 1–2
  2. SalzburgDays 3–4
  3. MunichDay 5
  4. Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial SiteDay 6
  5. InnsbruckDays 7–8
  6. Saint MoritzDay 9
  7. LucerneDay 10
  8. StanserhornDay 11
  9. ZürichDay 12
Day 1Welcome to ViennaVienna

Welcome to Vienna! Enjoy your afternoon before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travelers to enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

  • Vienna Dinner

Meals: Dinner

Stay: InterContinental Vienna, Vienna

Day 2Vienna and the HabsburgsVienna

Join your Local Expert on a private tour of Empress Maria Theresa's magnificent Schönbrunn Palace and its formal gardens. Be transported to a time of opulence and extravagance, as you marvel at the intricacies of gilded rococo frames, frescoed ceilings and crystal chandeliers. See the city's many highlights, including St. Charles' Church, the Hofburg Palace, Parliament and State Opera House.

  • Vienna Orientation
  • Vienna Schönbrunn Palace Tour

Meals: Breakfast

Stay: InterContinental Vienna, Vienna

Day 3On to SalzburgVienna · Melk · Mondsee · Salzburg

A short drive through wonderful Austrian countryside leads us to Salzburg. En route, visit Melk Abbey and Mondsee's Basilica St. Michael, easily recognizable due to its appearance in 'The Sound of Music'.

  • Visit Melk Abbey

Meals: Breakfast

Stay: ARCOTEL Castellani Salzburg, Salzburg

Day 4The City of MozartSalzburg

Join your Local Expert, who will show you the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace, Residenzplatz, the city's imposing fortress, and the immense cathedral in the Old Town. Visit Mozart's birthplace where you will enjoy a pianoforte demonstration and examine letters, memorabilia and musical instruments of the great composer. In the evening, relish the authentic experience of Farm-to-Table dining.

  • Experience a Musical Demonstration at Mozart's Birthplace in Salzburg
  • Salzburg City Tour

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Stay: ARCOTEL Castellani Salzburg, Salzburg

Day 5Salzburg to MunichSalzburg · Munich

This morning, board a boat across Lake Chiemsee to explore the island sites of picturesque Herrenchiemsee. Visit King Ludwig II’s grandest palace, inspired by Versailles and set amid Alpine lake scenery. Stop at the nearby Fraueninsel, home to a Benedictine convent dating back to the 8th century. Enjoy time at leisure in the manicured palace gardens before continuing by boat to Gstadt. From here, journey by coach to Munich, capital of Bavaria and home of the world-famous Oktoberfest. This evening, enjoy a traditional Bavarian experience with your Travel Director and fellow travelers at a lively local beer hall.

  • Visit Herrenchiemsee Palace

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Stay: Pullman Munich, Munich

Oktoberfest, Munich Germany
Day 6Explore Munich and DachauMunich · Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site

Enjoy an orientation of Munich's sites including the university, Victory Arch and the Marienplatz, where crowds gather at the Town Hall to watch the antics of the Glockenspiel. Afterwards, explore with Insight Choice. Choose to join a Local Expert for a culinary walking tour in the city center. Alternatively, visit the Munich Residenz, Germany's largest inner-city palace and former seat of Bavarian royalty. Travel to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site for a moment of commemoration and remembrance. Reflect on the weighty history that marks the site and observe the importance of its preservation. Important note regarding the Dachau guided tour: the minimum age for guests is 14. Due to German Youth Protection Laws, younger guests are not permitted to join the guided tour but may visit the site independently when accompanied by an adult.

  • Munich Residenz Visit
  • Munich Culinary Walking Tour
  • Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Visit

Meals: Breakfast

Stay: Pullman Munich, Munich

Sun shining over Marienplatz, Munich, Germany
Day 7On to InnsbruckMunich · Neuschwanstein Castle · Oberammergau · Innsbruck

Embark on an exciting visit to Neuschwanstein Castle (subject to availability), bristling with turrets and pinnacles, built as a retreat for the wildly eccentric King Ludwig II. See the extravagantly decorated apartments, including the Throne Room and Lohengrin courtyard. Continue to Oberammergau, home of the Passion Play since 1634. See the immense theater and admire the colorful painted chalets before driving on to the Tyrolean capital of Innsbruck, set in a valley of snow-capped mountain peaks. This evening, for your Dine-Around experience, choose from a fantastic selection of restaurants in Innsbruck.

  • Visit Neuschwanstein Castle
  • Oberammergau Orientation
  • Innsbruck Dine-Around Evening

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Stay: Hotel Innsbruck, Innsbruck

Scenic view of antique colourful buildings in Old Town Innsbruck, Austria
Day 8Beautiful InnsbruckInnsbruck

Awake to the beautiful Alpine city of Innsbruck. A Local Expert will guide you through the city to see the 14th-century houses of the Old Town, the impressive Imperial Palace and the delightful Golden Roof. Visit a nearby ski jump, set against staggering mountain vistas. Meet one of the ski jumpers and observe a demonstration jump.

  • Ski Jump Visit
  • Innsbruck City Tour with Local Expert

Meals: Breakfast

Stay: Hotel Innsbruck, Innsbruck

Historic sculptures and a clock tower in Innsbruck, Austria
Day 9The Engadine Valley and Chic St. MoritzInnsbruck · Saint Moritz

Take in the stunning views of the beautiful Engadine Valley, as you enter Switzerland headed for the chic Alpine resort of St. Moritz. Enjoy the town's marvelous scenery, fresh air and maybe visit its many museums or shop for souvenirs. Perhaps experience one of Europe's outstanding train journeys over the Bernina Pass.

  • St Moritz Orientation

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Stay: Crystal Hotel, Saint Moritz

St. Moritz, Switzerland
Day 10All aboard the Glacier Express and on to LucerneSaint Moritz · Andermatt · Lucerne

Embark on an iconic train journey onboard the Glacier Express, taking in vistas of ice-capped mountains, stone-built villages and lush meadows. Ascend through the spiral tunnels of the Albula Pass and cross the Landwasser Viaduct before heading down through the Oberalp Valley to rejoin the coach at Andermatt. Continue north, following the staggering Schöllenen Gorge through William Tell country. In Lucerne, join your Travel Director to see the sorrowful sculpture of the dying lion, cut out of a limestone cliff to commemorate the Swiss Guards who died at the Battle of the Tuileries.

  • Scenic Swiss Rail Journey
  • Lucerne Orientation

Meals: Breakfast

Stay: Astoria Lucerne, Lucerne

Travel on the Glacier Express over Landwasser Viaduct, Switzerland
Day 11Dinner at the ‘Roof of Europe’ in StanserhornLucerne · Stanserhorn

Enjoy the morning at your leisure, exploring the city's 14th-century covered wooden bridge, painted gables, old walls and watchtower of the medieval fortifications. Stroll across the Chapel Bridge to the Jesuit Church, or use your free time to shop. Later, head to the town of Stans, where you'll join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with a seasonal juice tasting at a former Capuchin monastery. Embark on a scenic journey by funicular railway and cable car to the summit of the stunning Stanserhorn. On a clear day, enjoy views stretching as far as Alsace in France and the Black Forest in Germany. Here, amid true Alpine majesty, your journey literally peaks with an unforgettable dinner, hosted in Drehrestaurant Rondorama, located atop the mountain. Savor a glass of sparkling wine and admire the stunning panoramic views as the restaurant slowly rotates throughout the evening — ensuring you don't miss a thing.

  • Seasonal Juice Tasting in Stans
  • Visit Mount Stanserhorn Summit
  • Stanserhorn Dinner

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Stay: Astoria Lucerne, Lucerne

Guests take in the take in the views from Mt Stanserhorn, Switzerland
Day 12Leave Lucerne for ZürichLucerne · Zürich

Your Alpine adventures end this morning with a transfer to Zürich airport.

Meals: Breakfast

View of Zurich, Switzerland

Hotels

Vienna, Austria

2 nights

InterContinental Vienna

TripAdvisor 4.0Traditional

The sophisticated InterContinental Vienna is ideally located in the heart of the cultural city of Vienna, only steps from Stadtpark. The hotel's internal décor exudes luxury and elegance while guest rooms perfectly pair traditional and contemporary furnishings and offer views of Stadtpark or Vienna Concert Hall.

Hotel and room features

Hotel Restaurant, Bar, Business Centre, Concierge, Room Service, Gym, Foreign Currency Exchange, 24-hour Front Desk

Room Air Conditioning, Safe, TV, Tea & coffee facilities, Wi-Fi

Salzburg, Austria

2 nights

ARCOTEL Castellani Salzburg

TripAdvisor 4.0Contemporary

Combining historic substance and modern architecture, the ARCOTEL Castellani is located in green surroundings and only a 15-minute walk from the centre of Salzburg. It features a large garden including a Baroque chapel and a 400-year old linden tree..

Hotel and room features

Hotel Restaurant, Bar, Room Service, Gym, Concierge, 24-hour Front Desk

Room Air Conditioning, Safe, Wi-Fi

Munich, Germany

2 nights

Pullman Munich

TripAdvisor 4.0Contemporary

In Munich’s Schwabing district, this hotel combines a quieter setting with close proximity to the English Garden. The Garden Spa, sauna and Turkish steam bath offer time to recharge, while the courtyard terrace brings a relaxed outdoor element to your stay in one of the city’s most distinctive neighbourhoods.

Hotel and room features

Hotel Restaurant, Bar, Concierge, Business Centre, Room Service, Laundry, Gym, Spa, Foreign Currency Exchange, 24-hour Front Desk

Room Air Conditioning, Safe, TV, Tea & coffee facilities, Wi-Fi

Innsbruck, Austria

2 nights

Hotel Innsbruck

TripAdvisor 4.5Traditional

Just a short stroll from the Inn Bridge in the city centre, Hotel Innsbruck offers Urban Alpine style with modern comforts.

Hotel and room features

Hotel Bar, Concierge, Laundry, Gym, Pool, Spa

Room Air Conditioning, Safe, TV, Wi-Fi

Saint Moritz, Switzerland

1 night

Crystal Hotel

TripAdvisor 4.5Traditional

In the centre of St. Moritz, this four-star superior hotel brings Alpine character indoors with locally sourced stone-pine furnishings and refined interiors. A spa with sauna, steam bath and gym adds time to recharge, while its central setting places the pedestrian heart of the resort just outside.

Hotel and room features

Hotel Restaurant, Bar, Concierge, Gym, Spa, Room Service, Foreign Currency Exchange

Room Safe, TV, Wi-Fi

Saint Moritz, Switzerland

Hotel Steffani

TripAdvisor 4.0Heritage

The family-run Steffani has been welcoming guests since 1869 and is conveniently located in centre of St. Moritz. Comfortable rooms make for a cosy stay and feature traditional furnishings made from local materials. Should you have a moment to yourself, perhaps enjoy a drink at the hotel's Le Lapin Bleu, St. Moritz's first restaurant, or unwind with a swim or sauna at The Steffani Pool & Spa.

Hotel and room features

Hotel Restaurant, Bar, Concierge, Business Centre, Room Service, Laundry, Pool, Spa, Foreign Currency Exchange, 24-hour Front Desk

Room Safe, Bathrobes and Slippers, TV, Tea & coffee facilities, Wi-Fi

Lucerne, Switzerland

2 nights

Astoria Lucerne

TripAdvisor 4.0Hotel

Spend the evening unwinding in the architectural masterpiece that is the Hotel Astoria. Soak in the breathtaking surroundings or simply relax in your elegantly designed room.

Hotel and room features

Hotel Restaurant, Bar, Concierge, Gym, Laundry, Foreign Currency Exchange, 24-hour Front Desk

Room Air Conditioning, Safe, TV, Wi-Fi

What’s included

Optional experiences

  • Dinner In A Country Mansion

    Paid on tour

  • Gala Viennese Concert

    Paid on tour

  • Vibrant Vienna & UNESCO Coffee House Culture

    Paid on tour

  • Evening In The Austrian Countryside

    Paid on tour

  • Eagle's Nest & The Bavarian Alps

    4 hours · Local Guide

    Paid on tour

  • Tyrolean Evening

    3 hours · Live entertainment

    Paid on tour

  • Nordkette Alps & Heritage

    Paid on tour

  • Swarovski Crystal World and Dinner

    Paid on tour

  • Rail Journey Over The Bernina Pass

    Paid on tour

  • Lake Lucerne Cruise

    Paid on tour

  • Swiss Evening

    3 hours · Three-course meal, Live entertainment

    Paid on tour

  • Carriages & Countryside

    105 minutes · Local Guide, Meet the locals, Sample local products

    Paid on tour

Dates and prices

Per person, twin share

From, per person$5,450

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