12-Day Guided Tour Along Scenic Country Roads to enjoy Bavaria, Switzerland & Austria Dazzle from Vienna: Salzburg, Munich, Innsbruck and Lucerne
What you'll experience
Highlights
•Meal Inclusions: 11 Breakfasts, 6 Dinners
•Taste a refreshing seasonal juice at a renovated Capuchin monastery producing sustainable crops from the alpine region
•Experience a Musical Demonstration at Mozart's Birthplace in Salzburg
•Learn about the landmarks, history and culture that makes your destination special
•Great food is at the heart of every journey with us. Sip, savour and sense the local flair with every meal
•Stay at highly rated hotels in desirable locations offering superb service and superior rooms with comfy beds to rest in
12 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Welcome to Vienna
Welcome to Vienna! Enjoy your afternoon before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travelers to enjoy dinner served with wine at a local restaurant.Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: InterContinental Vienna - 2
Day 2 — Vienna and the Habsburgs
Join your Local Expert on a private tour of 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.
Schönbrunn Palace
Hofburg Palace
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: InterContinental Vienna - 3
Day 3 — Vienna - 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 'Sound of Music'.
Melk Abbey
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Center - 4
Day 4 — 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.
Mirabell Palace
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Center - 5
Day 5 — Salzburg - Munich
This morning, board a boat to explore the sites of picturesque Herrenchiemesee. Visit the palace and the Fraueninsel. Enjoy time at leisure in the gardens over lunch before continuing by boat to Gstadt. Journey by coach to Munich, home of the world-famous Oktoberfest. This evening, revel in a truly Bavarian experience as you dine at a local beer hall.
Herrenchiemsee
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Munich Marriott Hotel - 6
Day 6 — Munich - Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site - 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. 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.
Dachau Concentration Camp
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Munich Marriott Hotel - 7
Day 7 — Munich - Neuschwanstein Castle - Oberammergau - Innsbruck
Embark on an exciting visit to Neuschwanstein Castle (subject to availability), bristling with turrets and pinnacles and 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.
Neuschwanstein Castle
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Hotel Innsbruck - 8
Day 8 — Beautiful 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.
Swarovski Crystal Worlds
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Hotel Innsbruck - 9
Day 9 — Innsbruck - Saint Moritz
The Engadine Valley and Chic St. 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.Engadine Valley
Bernina Pass
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Crystal Hotel, Hotel Steffani - 10
Day 10 — Saint Moritz - Andermatt - Lucerne
All aboard the Glacier Express and on to 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. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience during a seasonal juice tasting. Onwards to 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.
Lake Lucerne
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Astoria Lucerne - 11
Day 11 — Lucerne - Stanserhorn - Lucerne
Dinner at the 'Roof of Europe' in 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 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.
Stanserhorn
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Astoria Lucerne - 12
Day 12 — Leave Lucerne for Zürich
Your Alpine adventures end this morning with a transfer to Zurich airport.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- Handpicked 4 & 5 star hotels in great locations
- 'Business Class' style coaches with extended legroom*
- Superior dining in top rated restaurants
- Insider Access, Insightful Encounters and Insight Choice experiences
- Daily breakfasts & many relaxed morning starts after 9am
- Local discovery led by Local Experts
- 24/7 personal service – knowledgeable Travel Director & expert Driver
- Porterage, plus tips and gratuities at hotels and restaurants, is included
Not included
- Service fee for travel director and driver
- Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
- All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
- Optional tours and mandatory fees are not covered in the tour cost; kindly pay these directly to the guide during the tour. For details, please check the daily itinerary. (Costs listed are estimated; the tour guide will provide final confirmation.)
- Travel insurance
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–3 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 3 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 4–31 days before | 20% | Cancellation Made Within 4 days to 31 days prior to departure, Refund 20% of total purchase amount |
| 32–62 days before | 50% | Cancellation Made Within 32 days to 62 days prior to departure, Refund 50% of total purchase amount |
| 63+ days before | 200% | Cancellation Made 63 or more days prior to departure, only $200 charge handling fee by person |
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• Airlines change prices and routes from time to time. All air routings are in the sole control of the airline and are subject to change at any time.
• Special events and activities may incur additional penalty.
Important info
Special notes
- Passports with a minimum of 6 months validity after return date are required and are at your expense.
- Please contact the consulate/embassy and family doctor for further details on medical vaccinations that may be required for specific countries.
- Non-US citizens please check with your nearest consulate.
- Day 1 is the start date and first hotel night included with the journey. Please arrange flights to arrive on or before Day 1.
- Guests arriving on Day 1 should arrive at least two hours before the last complimentary airport transfer time.
- To give ample time for check-in and security, we recommend arriving at the airport 3 hours prior to your flight departure.
- We highly recommend that our guests purchase travel protection coverage to protect their dates of travel and to make sure they have coverage for trip interruption. Trip delay, emergency evacuation/repatriation, and emergency accident and sickness protection if they get sick while traveling with any Travel Corporation brand.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Price for Double/Triple Occupancy applies when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adult and child.
* Triple room bookings are available, suitable for 2 adults and 1 child. When booking your trip, we define a child as somebody aged 17 or under. A triple room is not recommended for 3 adults, as the third bed is often a rollaway, which may not be comfortable for an adult.
* If you're on a trip as a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children), then you would require 1 triple room (for 1 adult and 2 children), and 1 double room (1 adult and 1 child).
* Child: 5-17, child under the age of 5 is not allowed.
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