Austria, Germany & Switzerland

10 or 12 days

Vienna, Salzburg, Munich, Neuschwanstein, Tyrol region, Liechtenstein, Lucerne, Heidelberg, with extension to Rhineland | VTR

The cultures of Austria, Germany and Switzerland are deeply intertwined, but each retains its own distinct character. Feel the grandeur of Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace and the charm of the Marienplatz in Munich. In the Alpine hills, along the Black Forest roads, the imagery forges a connection to the region’s rich literary heritage. Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Austria, Germany & Switzerland tour

Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Austria, Germany & Switzerland tour

Day 1: Fly overnight to Austria

Day 2: Vienna

Meet your Tour Director at your destination

Day 3: Vienna

Visit Schönbrunn Palace

Take a guided tour of Vienna

With your expert local guide you will see:

Ringstrasse
the Parliament building
Neues Rathaus
Hofburg Palace

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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

Enjoy an Evening of Classical Music at a Concert Hall in Vienna

Day 4: Vienna | Salzburg | Munich

Travel to Munich via Salzburg

Orient yourself to the city of Salzburg with your Tour Director

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Sound of Music Tour – Salzburg

You might recognize Salzburg as the backdrop of "The Sound of Music". On guided tour around the city, you'll see famous landmarks from the film, including the gazebo, the family's mansion, and the ornate fountain.

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:

Munich Cathedral
New Town Hall
Hofbräuhaus

Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site

Day 6: Munich | Tyrol region

Travel to the Tyrol region via Linderhof Palace

Guided Visit of Linderhof Palace

Stop for a Photo of Neuschwanstein Castle

Day 7: Tyrol region | Liechtenstein | Lucerne

Travel to Lucerne via Liechtenstein

Day 8: Lucerne

Enjoy a cruise on Lake Lucerne

Take a walking tour of Lucerne

With your Tour Director you will see:

Lion Monument
Kapellbrücke
Lake Lucerne

Ride to the top of a Swiss mountain

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Swiss Fondue Evening

Savour a taste of Swiss culture as you enjoy a fondue meal, the country’s national dish that consists of delicious melted cheese and a lot of bread. Then, experience a bit of Swiss tradition in the form of: yodelling and Alpine horns, or folk games. (Just remember to pack your appetite.)

Day 9: Lucerne | Heidelberg

Travel to Heidelberg via Freiburg

Explore Freiburg on your own

Visit Heidelberg Castle and its famous wine barrel

Take a tour of Heidelberg

Day 10: Depart for home

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Day 10: Rhineland

Travel to Rhineland

Enjoy a Rhine River cruise (seasonal)

Take a walking tour of Koblenz

With your Tour Director you will see:

Mutter-Beethoven-Haus
Old Town

Day 11: Rhineland

Full-Day Excursion to Bonn and Cologne

See Bonn

Visit the Haus der Geschichte

Visit the Haribo Factory Store

Visit Cologne Cathedral

Day 12: Depart for home

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Full-time Tour Director

Expert Local Guides

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