Austria, Germany & Switzerland
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Austria
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Day 2: Vienna
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 3: Vienna
Visit Schönbrunn PalaceTake a guided tour of Vienna
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Ringstrasse
- the Parliament building
- Neues Rathaus
- Hofburg Palace
Add this in-depth excursion:
Viennese waltz dancing
Experience the elegance and grandeur of the traditional Austrian waltz, the world’s oldest form of ballroom dance. During an optional two-and-a-half-hour lesson, you’ll discover the long and complex relationship between dance and city as you learn to turn and step with the best.
Enjoy a Wiener Schnitzel Dinner
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Day 4: Vienna • Salzburg • Munich
Travel via Salzburg to Munich
Orient yourself to the city of Salzburg with your Tour Director
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Day 5: Munich
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
Take a walking tour of Munich
With your tour director you will see:
- Frauenkirche
- Neues Rathaus
- Hofbräuhaus
Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
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Day 6: Munich • Neuschwanstein • Tyrol region
Travel via Neuschwanstein to the Tyrol region
Visit Neuschwanstein Castle
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Day 7: Tyrol region • Liechtenstein • Lucerne
Travel via Liechtenstein to Lucerne
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Day 8: Lucerne
Take a walking tour of Lucerne
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Kapellbrücke
- Lake Lucerne
Add this in-depth excursion:
Swiss Alps Experience
Venture to the roof of the Swiss Alps, atop one of the majestic peaks that tower over charming Lucerne. Take a boat across Lake Lucerne (in season) and ride a cog railway to the top of either Mount Pilatus (best known for its steep railway and its iconic craggy summit) or Mount Rigi (beloved for its original mountain railway and its history as a favourite spot of Mark Twain). Enjoy the splendid views of the quaint villages and fields of Switzerland as you trek along the mountain with your group. (Note: Warm clothes and appropriate shoes recommended).
Add this in-depth excursion:
Swiss Fondue Evening
Join us for a bit of Swiss tradition. Once you arrive at a beautiful farming village, your group will participate in hands-on activities like an interactive storytelling hour, Swiss wooden bowling, taking photos with Swiss props and dress, and even trying your hand at playing an Alpine horn. Afterwards you'll enjoy a delicious 3-course dinner, including the chance to try fondue—the Swiss national dish! All of this is accompanied by traditional Swiss music.
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Day 9: Lucerne • Heidelberg
Travel via Freiburg to Heidelberg
Explore Freiburg on your own
Visit the Heidelberg Castle and wine barrel
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Rhineland
Travel to the Rhineland
Rhine cruise from Ruedesheim to St. Goarshausen (seasonal)
Take a walking tour of Koblenz
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Mutter-Beethoven-Haus
- Old Town
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Day 11: Rhineland
See Bonn
Visit the Museum of German HistoryVisit the Haribo Factory Store
Visit Cologne Cathedral -
Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Austria
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Day 2: Vienna
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 3: Vienna
Visit Schönbrunn PalaceTake a guided tour of Vienna
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Ringstrasse
- the Parliament building
- Neues Rathaus
- Hofburg Palace
Add this in-depth excursion:
Viennese waltz dancing
Experience the elegance and grandeur of the traditional Austrian waltz, the world’s oldest form of ballroom dance. During an optional two-and-a-half-hour lesson, you’ll discover the long and complex relationship between dance and city as you learn to turn and step with the best.
Enjoy a Wiener Schnitzel Dinner
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Day 4: Vienna • Salzburg • Munich
Travel via Salzburg to Munich
Orient yourself to the city of Salzburg with your Tour Director
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Day 5: Munich
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
Take a walking tour of Munich
With your tour director you will see:
- Frauenkirche
- Neues Rathaus
- Hofbräuhaus
Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
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Day 6: Munich • Neuschwanstein • Tyrol region
Travel via Neuschwanstein to the Tyrol region
Visit Neuschwanstein Castle
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Day 7: Tyrol region • Liechtenstein • Lucerne
Travel via Liechtenstein to Lucerne
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Day 8: Lucerne
Take a walking tour of Lucerne
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Kapellbrücke
- Lake Lucerne
Add this in-depth excursion:
Swiss Alps Experience
Venture to the roof of the Swiss Alps, atop one of the majestic peaks that tower over charming Lucerne. Take a boat across Lake Lucerne (in season) and ride a cog railway to the top of either Mount Pilatus (best known for its steep railway and its iconic craggy summit) or Mount Rigi (beloved for its original mountain railway and its history as a favourite spot of Mark Twain). Enjoy the splendid views of the quaint villages and fields of Switzerland as you trek along the mountain with your group. (Note: Warm clothes and appropriate shoes recommended).
Add this in-depth excursion:
Swiss Fondue Evening
Join us for a bit of Swiss tradition. Once you arrive at a beautiful farming village, your group will participate in hands-on activities like an interactive storytelling hour, Swiss wooden bowling, taking photos with Swiss props and dress, and even trying your hand at playing an Alpine horn. Afterwards you'll enjoy a delicious 3-course dinner, including the chance to try fondue—the Swiss national dish! All of this is accompanied by traditional Swiss music.
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Day 9: Lucerne • Heidelberg
Travel via Freiburg to Heidelberg
Explore Freiburg on your own
Visit the Heidelberg Castle and wine barrel
Take a tour of Heidelberg -
Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Rhineland
Travel to the Rhineland
Rhine cruise from Ruedesheim to St. Goarshausen (seasonal)
Take a walking tour of Koblenz
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Mutter-Beethoven-Haus
- Old Town
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Day 11: Rhineland
See Bonn
Visit the Museum of German HistoryVisit the Haribo Factory Store
Visit Cologne Cathedral -
Day 12: Depart for home
See what an EF tour is really like
This trip is fantastic. You will see an unbelievable amount of the three countries in a short amount of time. It was a whirlwind but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I wish there wasn't so much time spent on a ...Germany , Austria and Switzerland
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Everything you get
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
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Entrances
Schönbrunn Palace; Dachau; Neuschwanstein Castle; Heidelberg Castle wine barrel; With extension: Rhine River Cruise; Cologne Cathedral; Beethoven House; Haus der Geschichte
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.
Pricing that makes travel possible
Payment options
We believe every student should have the opportunity to travel, which is why we let our travellers choose how they want to manage their payments. Enrol in our Automatic Payment Plan with just $199 to start, make fixed and low monthly payments through Uplift, receive invoices and make your payments in less frequent instalments, or pay up front in full.
Benefit from added flexibility of the risk-free enrolment period
If you're currently enrolled, or enrol by 150 days prior to tour departure date, on a tour with a scheduled departure date between October 1, 2022, and September 30, 2023, you'll have the option to cancel your tour for any reason by 150 days prior to your tour departure date for a full refund of 100% of the money paid to EF, including the $199 non-refundable deposit and the cost of the Global Travel Protection Plan.
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