Jewels of Alpine Europe

13 days  |  15 days with Salzburg extension

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Experience rich culture against a backdrop of soaring Alpine peaks.

Journey from Switzerland’s mountain-lined Lake Lucerne to France’s inspiring Lake Annecy. Take in the picturesque Chamonix Valley and stroll along Italy’s Lake Como. Then, cross Liechtenstein and hit the winter wonderland of Innsbruck before heading to Munich, the lively capital of Bavaria.

Your tour package includes
  •  11 nights in handpicked hotels
  •  11 breakfasts
  •  5 dinners with beer or wine
  •  7 sightseeing tours
  •  Expert Tour Director & local guides
  •  Private deluxe motor coach
  •  1 train ride
Included highlights
  •  Kapellbrücke
  •  Interlaken
  •  Chamonix
  •  Mont Blanc
  •  Lake Como cruise
  •  Bernina Express train ride
  •  Liechtenstein
  •  Munich Residenz
  •  Glockenspiel

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Itinerary

Overnight Flight

Day 1: Travel day

Board your overnight flight to Zurich today.

Lucerne Region

Day 2: Arrival in Zurich & transfer to Lucerne Region

Included meal: Welcome dinner

Welcome to Switzerland! Transfer to the Lucerne region and get settled in to your hotel. Then, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at tonight’s welcome dinner.

Day 3: Sightseeing tour of Lucerne

Included meal: Breakfast

Get an up-close look at the lakeside city of Lucerne, Switzerland’s idyllic Alpine town, on a guided sightseeing tour.

  • View the Lion Monument, a tribute to the Swiss Guards who sacrificed their lives in Paris during the French Revolution.
  • Pass hand-painted facades that line the cobbled streets of the Old Town.
  • Cross the medieval Kapellbrücke, a covered wooden footbridge spanning the Reuss River, and view the Water Tower.
  • See the Jesuit Church, the first large Baroque building of its kind to be built north of the Alps in Switzerland.

Enjoy a free afternoon in Lucerne or add an excursion.

Mount Pilatus(From $135 per person)

French Alps

Day 4: French Alps via Bern

Included meal: Breakfast

Travel through the Alps today, taking in stunning scenery as you pass Alpine lakes, mountains, and charming villages.

  • Stop in Interlaken, where you’ll have the opportunity to snap photos of towering Jungfraujoch (weather-dependent).
  • Visit the Swiss capital of Bern and walk through its charming Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Pass through the vineyards of Lausanne and Lake Geneva as you make your way to your hotel.

Day 5: Sightseeing tour of Annecy

Included meal: Breakfast

Travel north and get to know the lakeside town of Annecy today.

  • Walk through Annecy’s Old Town with your Tour Director and take in sweeping views of the Alps.
  • Peruse the stalls of the town’s open-air market, featuring fresh fruits and vegetables.

Then, return to your hotel in the French Alps and enjoy a free evening.

Lake Como Region

Day 6: Sightseeing tour of Chamonix

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

On your way to Italy, stop to explore and learn about Chamonix, a picture-perfect village at the base of Mont Blanc. Then, continue through the scenic Aosta Valley en route to the Lake Como region.

This evening, sit down for an included dinner.

Day 7: Villa Carlotta, Lake Como cruise & Bellagio

Included meal: Breakfast

Head out on a morning trip to explore the Lake Como area where you’ll have a chance to admire the beautiful architecture, breathtaking views, and cruise the crystal-clear turquoise waters.

  • Transfer to the beautiful Villa Carlotta to soak in spectacular views from the elaborate villa gardens.
  • Embark on a scenic cruise on Lake Como and soak in some of Italy’s most beautiful estates and gardens.
  • Float past charming lakeside towns to Bellagio, a village whose scenery has inspired poets and young lovers for centuries.
  • Enjoy free time in Bellagio to grab dinner, shop, and explore at your own pace.

Please note: From November through February, a funicular to Brunate will replace the visit to Villa Carlotta.

Return to your hotel in the Lake Como region by bus and enjoy a free evening.

St. Moritz

Day 8: Train ride to St. Moritz

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Travel to Tirano, where you’ll board the Bernina Express. Enjoy a scenic train ride through the stunning, UNESCO-recognized landscapes of the Alps to St. Moritz, a prestigious Swiss resort town and hub of wintertime sports.

Please note: The Bernina Express runs seasonally and will be replaced with a local train from mid-October through mid-May.

Later, sit down for an included dinner.

Austrian Alps

Day 9: Austrian Alps via Liechtenstein & Innsbruck

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Cross into Liechtenstein, a tiny Alpine principality dating back to the Holy Roman Empire.

  • Visit the capital of Vaduz.
  • Pass the royal family’s hilltop castle, still in use as a royal residence.

Continue on to Innsbruck, site of two winter Olympic Games, where you’ll enjoy a guided walking tour.

  • See the famed Golden Roof and the City Tower in Innsbruck’s historic Old Town.
  • Pass the Hofburg, a former Hapsburg imperial palace, and walk into its cobblestoned courtyard.
  • Enter the Baroque Cathedral of St. James.

Then, travel to the Austrian Alps and sit down for an included dinner.

Day 10: Free day in the Austrian Alps Region

Included meal: Breakfast

Enjoy a free day in the Austrian Alps region or add an excursion.

Bavarian Castle & Lunch(From $125 per person)

Munich

Day 11: Sightseeing tour of Munich

Included meal: Breakfast

Cross into Germany and get to know the Bavarian capital of Munich on a guided tour this afternoon.

  • Travel past the Englischer Garten and fashionable Schwabing district.
  • Walk from Odeonsplatz through the nearby Hofgarten to step inside the Residenz, once home to the Wittelsbach dukes of Bavaria.
  • Explore Marienplatz, Munich’s medieval heart, and see the famed Glockenspiel.

Day 12: Free day in Munich

Included meals: Breakfast, Farewell dinner

Spend a free day in Munich or add an excursion.

Later, celebrate your trip during a farewell dinner.

Dachau(From $40 per person)

Flight Home

Day 13: Departure

Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)

Transfer to the airport for your flight home or continue on to Salzburg, Austria.

Flights

Round-trip flights are one more thing we handle to make your journey as smooth as possible. Our team of travel experts will find the best flight itinerary for you at a competitive rate, thanks to our partnerships with top airlines.

Add our airfare and you’ll get:

  •  Round-trip flight for your tour
  •  Airport transfers at your destination
  •  A great price locked in today
  •  24/7 support from our dedicated service team
  •  Options for arriving early, staying longer, or requesting an upgrade
  •  Flexible rebooking options if your tour itinerary changes

FAQ

  •  In order to enter the United Kingdom, France, and Italy (plus Spain on the tour extension), U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
  •  We recommend having at least one blank passport page for entry stamps.
  •  Beginning in 2025, U.S. and Canadian passport holders must register for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to enter many European countries.
  •  In order to enter the United Kingdom, France, and Italy (plus Spain on the tour extension), U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
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  •  Beginning in 2025, U.S. and Canadian passport holders must register for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to enter many European countries.
  •  In order to enter the United Kingdom, France, and Italy (plus Spain on the tour extension), U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
  •  We recommend having at least one blank passport page for entry stamps.
  •  Beginning in 2025, U.S. and Canadian passport holders must register for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to enter many European countries.
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