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

Accommodation

Day 1 to 4: Hotel Bern Day 5 to 8: Hotel Innsbruck

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8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners

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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
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Bern, Switzerland

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.
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 yours 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 - Habkern - Bern
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Bern - Habkern - Bern

Today, depart Bern and head to the small mountain village outside of Interlaken – Habkern. Boasting classic postcard imagery of Switzerland, enjoy a tour with a local workshop owner learning how the alphorn is made, and even entertain your musical side by playing one. After, explore the world of yodeling through a professional demonstration. Perhaps you’re a natural and never knew. Finish your afternoon with a fondue lunch at a local restaurant before heading back to Bern. Enjoy the rest of your afternoon at leisure.
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 - Liechtenstein - Innsbruck, Austria
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Bern - Liechtenstein - 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. Enjoy 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. Complete your afternoon with a delightful lunch at the 1,200-year-old St. Peter’s Restaurant, the oldest in Austria and still owned by the monks.
Day 8 Day 8: Innsbruck
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: 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. 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 - Bavaria, Germany - Innsbruck
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: 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. After, make your way to the Ettal Abbey* – a Benedictine monastery founded in 1330 by Louis IV. Here, you’ll tour the Basilica followed by a brewery tour complete with tastings. Next, return to Innsbruck. Tonight, you are treated to a farewell dinner at a traditional Tyrolean restaurant.
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

Day 3: Bern

Day 4: Bern - Habkern - Bern

Day 5: Bern - Lucerne - Bern

Day 6: Bern - Liechtenstein - Innsbruck, Austria

Day 7: Innsbruck - Salzburg - Innsbruck

Day 8: Innsbruck

Day 9: Innsbruck - Bavaria, Germany - Innsbruck

Day 10: Innsbruck - Tour Ends

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