Tour Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria (Bern To Innsbruck)

Meals

8 breakfasts, 1 lunches, 3 dinners

Accommodation

Day 1 to 4: Hotel Bern Day 5 to 8: Hotel AC by Marriott

Transport

Transport included

Others

Golden Pass Panoramic Train from Montreux to Gstaad Tyrolean folklore show Explore Salzburg Lucerne’s Alstadt walking tour Neuschwanstein Castle tour

Guide

The services of a guide are included

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Others

Other activities and services are not included

Optional

Mount Pilatus $85 pp Spectacular Seefeld and Country Cottage Visit $99 pp

Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Overnight Flight
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Overnight Flight

Discover spectacular Switzerland, Austria and Bavaria on a tour featuring 4-night stays in two cities.
Day 2 Day 2: Bern, Switzerland - Tour Begins
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Bern, Switzerland - Tour Begins

Your journey begins in Bern, the capital of Switzerland. This UNESCO World Heritage site rests in the Swiss countryside. The cobbled Old Town section is so well preserved that residents who lived here 500 years ago would still find it familiar today. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner featuring local cuisine in a traditional Swiss restaurant.
Day 3 Day 3: Bern
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Bern

Explore delightful Bern on a panoramic sightseeing tour, led by a local guide, featuring the Bundeshaus (the Swiss Parliament), the famous Bear Pit, the Rose Gardens and the gothic cathedral which dominates Old Town’s skyline. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore independently. Perhaps you’ll take a ride in the red carriages of the Gurtenbahn funicular railway, climbing Gurten Mountain to an altitude of 2,574 feet (858 meters) for impressive views of Bern, the surrounding towns and mountains.
Day 4 Day 4: Bern - Gruyères - Montreux - Panoramic Train Ride - Gstaad - Bern
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Bern - Gruyères - Montreux - Panoramic Train Ride - Gstaad - Bern

Travel to Gruyères, famous for its creamy cheeses. Sample some of these delectable dairy treats during a cheese making demonstration. Later, enjoy inspiring Alpine views with a ride on the GoldenPass Panoramic Train from Montreux to Gstaad. Discover the delightful ambience of this world-famous Alpine ski resort with its numerous traditional wood chalets.
Day 5 Day 5: Bern - Lucerne - Bern
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Bern - Lucerne - Bern

Set out for Lucerne, the “Swiss Paradise on the Lake.” Enjoy a leisurely paced Altstadt (Old Town) walking tour, exploring the hidden treasures of this 800-year-old city such as the covered Chapel Bridge (1333); the famous Water Tower, which has served as a prison, watchtower and treasury; the Renaissance-style Town Hall; the baroque Jesuit Church; and the Lion Monument, carved from natural rock to commemorate the heroic Swiss Guard. Tonight, dine at one of Bern’s great restaurants.
Day 6 Day 6: Bern - Innsbruck, Austria
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Bern - Innsbruck, Austria

En route to Innsbruck, make your way through Liechtenstein, the smallest German-speaking country in the world and the only country to lie entirely within the Alps. Upon arrival in Innsbruck, it’s your choice! Select one of two leisurely walking tours: join a local guide as you discover the city’s history, culture and popular attractions including Maria-Theresien-Strasse, the Hofburg and the “Golden Roof" -OR- you may embark on a tour focusing on Innsbruck’s unique architectural structures including its famous ski jump.
Day 7 Day 7: Innsbruck - Salzburg - Innsbruck
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Innsbruck - Salzburg - Innsbruck

Travel through the picturesque Austrian countryside to Salzburg. Start your day in Salzburg with a walking tour featuring Mirabell Gardens (seen in The Sound of Music), the quaint Getreidegasse (birthplace of Mozart), and many other highlights of this beautiful city. After, enjoy a delightful lunch at the 1,200-year-old St. Peter’s Restaurant, the oldest in Austria and still owned by the monks. Enjoy time in the afternoon at leisure before returning to Innsbruck.
Day 8 Day 8: Innsbruck - Bavaria, Germany - Innsbruck
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Innsbruck - Bavaria, Germany - Innsbruck

Tour Linderhof Palace, the only palace - out of three - that King Ludwig II lived to see completed. Walk the extraordinary halls that were modeled after Versailles with an expert guide and bask in the luxury of past royals. Next, return to Innsbruck. Later, experience the rich musical tradition of mountainous Austria during a Tyrolean folklore show hosted by a well-known local musical family.
Day 9 Day 9: Innsbruck
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Innsbruck

Savor a free day in this beautiful city. You may stroll through Old Town and shop at many of the city’s outstanding stores or you may just relax and breathe in the mountain air while enjoying a beverage in one of the many cafés that dot this charming city. Tonight you are treated to a farewell dinner in one of Innsbruck’s traditional restaurants.
Day 10 Day 10: Innsbruck - Tour Ends
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Innsbruck - Tour Ends

Your tour comes to an end in Innsbruck.

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Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria (Bern To Innsbruck)

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Itinerary of your trip Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria (Bern To Innsbruck)

Day 1: Overnight Flight

Day 2: Bern, Switzerland - Tour Begins

Day 3: Bern

Day 4: Bern - Gruyères - Montreux - Panoramic Train Ride - Gstaad - Bern

Day 5: Bern - Lucerne - Bern

Day 6: Bern - Innsbruck, Austria

Day 7: Innsbruck - Salzburg - Innsbruck

Day 8: Innsbruck - Bavaria, Germany - Innsbruck

Day 9: Innsbruck

Day 10: Innsbruck - Tour Ends

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