11 days tour

Country Roads Of Bavaria , Switzerland & Austria - Classic G

Country Roads Of Bavaria , Switzerland & Austria - Classic G

This tour includes:

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Insight Vacations through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your clientโ€™s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

Guide

Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas

Meals

10 Breakfast (B), 5 Dinner with Wine (DW) MUNICH: What better way to start your journey than a Welcome Dinner at a typical German local restaurant, Donisl restaurant. VIENNA: For your dining pleasure, you are offered a selection of Viennaโ€™s vibrant restaurants. With drinks, a delicious 3-course dinner and Glรผhwein in abundance, your Dine-Around Evening is a culinary experience not to be missed. STANSERHORN: A spectacular journey by cable car and cogwheel railway takes you to the summit for expansive mountain views over Lake Lucerne for your special Celebration Dinner. Fill your glasses with wine and toast to newfound friends.

Transport

Enjoy the comfort of Insightโ€™s luxury, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom

Accommodation

2 nights: Pullman Munich Hotel 2 nights: InterContinental Vienna 1 night: Hotel Die Zeit, Sankt Veit and der Glan 2 nights: AC Hotel Innsbruck 1 night: Crystal Hotel / Hotel Steffani, St. Moritz 2 nights: Hotel Astoria, Lucerne

Others

Munich: See Feldherrnhalle in the Odeonsplatz, the Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach, the English Garden, the Hofbrรคuhaus, St. Peterโ€™s Church and the famous Marienplatz. Scenic Drives: Your journey ventures through the Bavarian Alps, along the German Alpine Road, through the Semmering Pass, passing the Alps, the Tyrol region, Engadine Valley and the Grison Alps. Neuschwanstein: Visit the archetypal fairy-tale castle that allegedly inspired many of Walt Disneyโ€™s castles. Led by a local historian, walk through the magnificent halls, take in the lavish decoration and enjoy spectacular views. Salzburg: Join your Local Expert to visit the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace and Residence Square - both locations used in โ€™The Sound of Music.โ€™ You will also see the imposing fortress, the immense cathedral and Mozartโ€™s birthplace on the lively Getreidegasse. Vienna: During your orientation led by your Travel Director, travel along the Ring Road to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche. Kindberg: During your orientation see the colourful maypole. St Veit an der Glan: During your orientation learn about this historic town. Innsbruck: Enjoy an orientation with your Travel Director as you walk the narrow streets of the Old Town, lined with medieval houses and arcades, to see the Golden Roof. St Moritz: During your orientation of this alpine resort see the spa quarter and glacial lake. Glacier Express: Travel along the route of the world-famous Glacier Express, through looping tunnels and dizzying viaducts, in the scenic heart of the Swiss Alps, on a regional train fully powered by hydroelectricity. Lucerne: During your orientation with your Travel Director, see the emotive Lion Monument, Jesuit Church and Chapel Bridge. Stanserhorn: Journey to the top of Mount Stanserhorn on a panoramic, open-top cable car powered by solar energy, and enjoy spectacular views from the summit.

Not included:

Optional

BAVARIAN DINNER Tonight weโ€™ll soak in the lively atmosphere of a popular traditional restaurant. Weโ€™ll enjoy traditional Bavarian hospitality and sample delicious regional specialties and local beer. ADULT PRICE: EUR 65.00 GALA VIENNESE CONCERT Enjoy a wonderful concert of Viennese Classical music performed by highly acclaimed soloists and dancers. During this special evening, enjoy a glass of champagne along with some of the most famous works by Johann Strauss and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. (On occasion dinner will be included EURO 103) ADULT PRICE: EUR 58.00 DINNER IN A COUNTRY MANSION Cross the Danube, passing the famous Prater Park en route to one of Austriaโ€™s most famous restaurants. Former patrons include Napoleon, the Emperor Franz Joseph, Liz Taylor and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Once through the door of this historic country mansion youโ€™re transported to a different world! Old memorabilia, autographed photos and other paraphernalia cover the ceilings, walls and even the rest rooms. Choose from traditional Austrian fare, enjoy unlimited drinks and be serenaded by musicians at your table. A fun-filled experience never to be forgotten! ADULT PRICE: EUR 63.00 IMPERIAL VIENNA Marvel at Viennaโ€™s grandeur and explore some of its most famous buildings. With your Local Expert, begin where Mozart premiered Don Giovanni, the Vienna State Opera. Then make your way past the impressive Habsburg Palace containing the famous Vienna Riding School and the Vienna Boysโ€™ Choir. Youโ€™ll then enter the Imperial Treasury, where your Local Expert will unearth the secrets behind jewels such as the Crown of the Holy Roman Empire - the so called crown of Charlemagne. Finally admire Demelโ€™s famous pastry salon and end your tour at the symbol of Vienna โ€“ St Stephenโ€™s Cathedral. ADULT PRICE: EUR 39.00 LAKE WORTH DINNER AND CASINO EXPERIENCE A short drive takes us to scenic Velden, the Alpine Lake playground of Austriaโ€™s rich and famous. Weโ€™ll enjoy a sumptuous dinner at the dazzling Velden Casino. Then, itโ€™s time to tempt โ€™lady luckโ€™ in the company of Austriaโ€™s high society. Or, if you prefer, simply enjoy the lakeside ambience of sparkling Worthersee. ADULT PRICE: EUR 74.00 GRADES CASTLE VISIT, COOKING WORKSHOP & DINNER We invite you to "Meet the Locals" in a very unique way. Your host will be Constantin Staus-Rausch, a young noble owner of Grades Castle and art historian who will guide you through his fine abode, parts of which were founded by Saint Hemma around 1020. Weโ€™ll also learn about the Staus-Rausch family history with the Habsburgs. Next up, brush up on your cooking skills and watch (or take part) in the baroque kitchen, where local, delicious Carinthian-style Kasnudeln (cheese filled large ravioli) is being prepared. Finally, weโ€™ll enjoy a three-course meal with wine in the elegant dining room, served on family silver. ADULT PRICE: EUR 71.00 TYROLEAN EVENING Enjoy a lively evening of traditional entertainment, featuring dancers in national costume, yodelling and entertainment typical of the life, crafts and traditions of the Tyrolean people. Two drinks are included. (This evening may not be available on every departure) ADULT PRICE: EUR 45.00 NORDKETTE ALPS & HERITAGE A visit to the Nordkette is an unforgettable experience - a unique combination of relaxation, natural wonder and modern architecture. Space-age stations designed by star architect, Zaha Hadid herald your journey up to Hungerburg. From here the panoramic gondola continues up to the 1,905-metre-high Seegrube, where (weather permitting) you can enjoy tremendous views of the entire Central Inn Valley and across to the Italian border. Back down in the Old Town, join your local expert to explore the heritage of the Golden Roof and the "Black Men" of Emperor Maximilian. ADULT PRICE: EUR 54.00 BERNINA - EXPRESS EXCURSION Enjoy one of the most exciting train rides in Switzerland as you cross the Bernina Pass to the Alp Grum. Spectacular views of the Alpine peaks, glaciers, waterfalls, green valleys and mountain villages. We then descend to Poschiavo to reboard our touring coach. ADULT PRICE: CHF 53.00 SWISS EVENING Thereโ€™s nothing better than convening with friends around a pot of bubbling fondue with a glass of chilled white wine and having a good yodel! Join us for a tasty Swiss meal in a typical restaurant. While you dine, enjoy a lively folklore show of flag throwing, yodelling, Alpenhorn blowing and other great Swiss entertainment. ADULT PRICE: CHF 99.00 LAKE LUCERNE CRUISE A chance to take in the wonderful mountain scenery from a different perspective. Enjoy a leisurely lake cruise, for fine views of the town and itโ€™s surroundings. The serene beauty of Lake Lucerne on a summerโ€™s day is a joy to behold, made even more enjoyable by the encompassing snow-capped mountains, green pastures and dense forests. ADULT PRICE: CHF 40.00 CARRIAGES & COUNTRYSIDE In a typical rural community, meet local farmers for a delightful horse-drawn ride. Clip-clop your way through bright green pasture, where the angular spire of a traditional white church shoots skyward and rickety old wooden storehouses still dot the landscape. Call in at a local farm where a wonderful spread of homemade drinks and snacks is served. ADULT PRICE: CHF 67.00

Flights

Flights are not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Country Roads Of Bavaria , Switzerland & Austria - Classic G

  • Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Fun-Loving Munich
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Welcome To Fun-Loving Munich

      Transfers to your hotel leave Munich airport at 10:00 and 13:00. Join your Travel Director at 15:30 for an orientation tour of the city. See the Feldherrnhalle in the Odeonsplatz, the Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach, the English Garden, the Hofbrรคuhaus, St. Peterโ€™s Church and the famous Marienplatz. Join your fellow guests for a drink and enjoy a pleasant Welcome Dinner at Donisl restaurant.(Dinner with Wine)

  • Day 2 Day 2: Jewels Of The Bavarian Alps
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Jewels Of The Bavarian Alps

      Embark on an exciting visit to Neuschwanstein Castle, 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 Grotto. On your return to Munich, the rest of the day is free for you to explore Bavariaโ€™s capital city. Perhaps visit one of its many art galleries and museums, or relax and enjoy a coffee in the delightful Marienplatz?(Breakfast)

  • Day 3 Day 3: The City Of Mozart And On To Vienna
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: The City Of Mozart And On To Vienna

      A short drive over the Austrian border leads to Salzburg, โ€™alive with the sound of musicโ€™. Join your Local Expert, who will show you the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace, Residenzplatz, the cityโ€™s imposing fortress, the immense cathedral in the Old Town and Mozartโ€™s birthplace on the lively Getreidegasse. Continue to the Austrian capital of Vienna. For your Dine-Around Evening experience, choose from a fantastic selection of restaurants.(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)

  • Day 4 Day 4: Vienna And The Habsburgs
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Vienna And The Habsburgs

      Explore Vienna with Insight Choice. Choose between a tour of Schรถnbrunn Palace and marvel at its frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers and gilded ornaments or alternatively, join your Local Expert to stroll through the manicured grounds and enter the 18th century Crown Prince Garden. Then see the cityโ€™s many highlights, including St. Charlesโ€™ Church, the Hofburg Palace, Parliament and State Opera House. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your leisure for further exploration.(Breakfast)

  • Day 5 Day 5: Sleepy Austrian Byways To St. Veit An Der Glan
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Sleepy Austrian Byways To St. Veit An Der Glan

      Take a delightful drive through undiscovered Austria. Climb the dramatic Semmering Pass and stop in Kindberg with its colourful maypole. Continue south to the border to arrive in historic St. Veit an der Glan.(Breakfast)

  • Day 6 Day 6: The Dolomites To Innsbruck
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: The Dolomites To Innsbruck

      Journey through the High Tauern mountains and see the Dolomites in the distance as you travel to the charming Alpine city of Innsbruck, set in a valley of snow-capped mountain peaks.Your Travel Director provides an orientation of the city to see its 14th century houses of the Old Town, the impressive Imperial Palace and the delightful Golden Roof.This evening, join your fellow travellers for a delightful dinner and wine.(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)

  • Day 7 Day 7: Beautiful Innsbruck
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Beautiful Innsbruck

      Awake to the beautiful alpine town of Innsbruck, set in a valley of snow-capped mountain peaks. The day is free for you to enjoy the historic town as you wish. Later, consider taking a trip into the Alpine Peaks around Innsbruck for staggering mountain vistas.(Breakfast)

  • Day 8 Day 8: The Engadine Valley And Chic St. Moritz
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: 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 St. Moritzโ€™s marvellous scenery, fresh air and perhaps visit its many luxury boutiques. You may even choose to step aboard the Bernina Express to experience one of Europeโ€™s most outstanding train journeys.(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)

  • Day 9 Day 9: All Aboard The Glacier Express And On To Lucerne
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: All Aboard The Glacier Express And On To Lucerne

      Embark on an iconic train journey onboard the Glacier Express, as you take 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 Schollenen Gorge through William Tell country, to lovely lakeside Lucerne, one of Europeโ€™s most popular cities set on the banks of Lake 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.(Breakfast)

  • Day 10 Day 10: Dinner At The โ€˜Roof Of Europeโ€™ In Stanserhorn.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Dinner At The โ€˜Roof Of Europeโ€™ In Stanserhorn.

      Enjoy the morning at your leisure to explore the cityโ€™s 14th century covered wooden bridges, painted gables, old walls and watch towers 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 youโ€™ll embark on a scenic journey by funicular railway and cable car, to the summit of the stunning Stanserhorn. On a clear day there are views as far as Alsace in France and the Black Forest in Germany.Here amid true Alpine majesty, your journey literally peaks with an unforgettable Celebration Dinner, hosted in Drehrestaurant Rondorama, located atop the mountain. Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine and admire the stunning 360-degree views as the restaurant slowly rotates throughout the evening, ensuring you donโ€™t miss a thing.(Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)

  • Day 11 Day 11: Leave Lucerne For Zรผrich
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Leave Lucerne For Zรผrich

      Your alpine adventures end this morning, with a transfer to Zurich airport arriving at 08:00.(Breakfast)

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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