11 days tour

Country Roads Of Bavaria, Switzerland & Austria (Classic, Su

Country Roads Of Bavaria, Switzerland & Austria (Classic, Su

This tour includes:

Others

Vienna: Choose between a guided tour of Schรถnbrunn Palace or alternatively, join your Local Expert to stroll through the manicured ground and the 18th century Crown Prince Garden. 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. 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. Kindberg: During your orientation see the colourful maypole. St Veit an der Glan: During your orientation learn about this historic town. 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. 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. Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expertโ€™s fascinating commentary We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door Hotel and restaurant tips are included - youโ€™ll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels

Accommodation

Accommodation as stated in the itinerary

Guide

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. 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. Lucerne: During your orientation with your Travel Director, see the emotive Lion Monument, Jesuit Church and Chapel Bridge. Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas From time to time, your Travel Director will enchant you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination

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.

Meals

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. Enjoy expansive mountain views over Lake Lucerne for your special Celebration Dinner. Fill your glasses with wine and toast to newfound friends. Dining Summary: 10 Breakfast (B), 5 Dinner with Wine (DW)

Transport

Enjoy the comfort of Insightโ€™s luxury, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available) If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport

Not included:

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included

Others

Other activities and services are not included

Optional

optional experiences

Flights

International flights are not included

Start planning your experience

Itinerary of your trip Country Roads Of Bavaria, Switzerland & Austria (Classic, Su

  • 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)

+8
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.

Select a country to define if the visa is required