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Country Roads of Bavaria, Switzerland & Austria

12 Days

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Tour Description

From the famed beer taverns of Munich to the Disney-inspiring turrets of Neuschwanstein Castle among the Alps, this 12-day tour will delight and awe. In Switzerland, a funicular transports you from the scenic shores of Lake Lucerne to a mountaintop Stanserhorn Dinner, at the roof of Europe. Enjoy a delicious meal at 6,000 feet, with stunning views from the Drehrestaurant Rondorama, which slowly rotates to ensure you don���t miss a thing. A journey aboard the Glacier Express offers vistas of ice capped mountains, dramatic valleys and frozen waterfalls.

Priced From:

$ 8545pp *

From: 2026-04-03

To: 2026-10-09

Start Location: Vienna, Austria

End Location: Zurich, Switzerland

Trip Type: Country Roads

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Welcome to Vienna
Day 1
Duration: 1
Accommodation: InterContinental Vienna
Welcome to Vienna! Enjoy your afternoon before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers to enjoy dinner served with wine at a local restaurant.
Vienna and the Habsburgs
Day 2
Duration: 1
Accommodation: InterContinental Vienna
Join your Local Expert on a private tour of Maria Theresa's magnificent Schönbrunn Palace and its formal gardens. Be transported to a time of opulence and extravagance, as you marvel at the intricacies of gilded rococo frames, frescoed ceilings and crystal chandeliers. See the city's many highlights, including St. Charles' Church, the Hofburg Palace, Parliament and State Opera House.
On to Salzburg
Day 3
Duration: 1
Accommodation: ARCOTEL Castellani Salzburg
A short drive through wonderful Austrian countryside leads us to Salzburg. En route, visit Melk Abbey and Mondsee's Basilica St. Michael, easily recognizable due to its appearance in The 'Sound of Music'.
The City of Mozart
Day 4
Duration: 1
Accommodation: ARCOTEL Castellani Salzburg
Join your Local Expert, who will show you the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace, Residenzplatz, the city's imposing fortress, and the immense cathedral in the Old Town. Visit Mozart's birthplace where you will enjoy a pianoforte demonstration and examine letters, memorabilia and musical instruments of the great composer. In the evening, relish the authentic experience of Farm-to-Table dining.
Salzburg to Munich
Day 5
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Munich Marriott
This morning, board a boat across Lake Chiemsee to explore the island sites of picturesque Herrenchiemsee. Visit King Ludwig II’s grandest palace, inspired by Versailles and set amid Alpine lake scenery. Stop at the nearby Fraueninsel, home to a Benedictine convent dating back to the 8th century. Enjoy time at leisure in the manicured palace gardens before continuing by boat to Gstadt. From here, journey by coach to Munich, capital of Bavaria and home of the world-famous Oktoberfest. This evening, enjoy a traditional Bavarian experience with your Travel Director and fellow travellers at a lively local beer hall.
Explore Munich and Dachau Relaxed Start
Day 6
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Munich Marriott
Enjoy an orientation of Munich's sites including the university, Victory Arch and the Marienplatz, where crowds gather at the Town Hall to watch the antics of the Glockenspiel. Afterwards, explore with Insight Choice. Choose to join a Local Expert for a culinary walking tour in the city centre. Alternatively, visit the Munich Residenz, Germany's largest inner-city palace and former seat of Bavarian royalty. Travel to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site for a moment of commemoration and remembrance. Reflect on the weighty history that marks the site and observe the importance of its preservation.
On to Innsbruck
Day 7
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Innsbruck
Embark on an exciting visit to Neuschwanstein Castle (subject to availability), bristling with turrets and pinnacles, built as a retreat for the wildly eccentric King Ludwig II. See the extravagantly decorated apartments, including the Throne Room and Lohengrin courtyard. Continue to Oberammergau, home of the Passion Play since 1634. See the immense theatre and admire the colourful painted chalets before driving on to the Tyrolean capital of Innsbruck, set in a valley of snow-capped mountain peaks. This evening, for your Dine-Around experience, choose from a fantastic selection of restaurants.
Beautiful Innsbruck
Day 8
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Innsbruck
Awake to the beautiful Alpine city of Innsbruck. A Local Expert will guide you through the city to see the 14th-century houses of the Old Town, the impressive Imperial Palace and the delightful Golden Roof. Visit a nearby ski jump, set against staggering mountain vistas. Meet one of the ski jumpers and observe a demonstration jump.
The Engadine Valley and Chic St. Moritz Relaxed Start
Day 9
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Crystal, St. Moritz, Steffani, 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 the town's marvellous scenery, fresh air and maybe visit its many museums or shop for souvenirs. Perhaps experience one of Europe's outstanding train journeys over the Bernina Pass.
All aboard the Glacier Express and on to Lucerne
Day 10
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Astoria Lucerne
Embark on an iconic train journey onboard the Glacier Express, taking 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 Schöllenen Gorge through William Tell country. In 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.
Dinner at the ‘Roof of Europe’ in Stanserhorn Relaxed Start
Day 11
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Astoria Lucerne
Enjoy the morning at your leisure, exploring the city's 14th-century covered wooden bridge, painted gables, old walls and watchtower 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 you'll join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with a seasonal juice tasting at a former Capuchin monastery. Embark on a scenic journey by funicular railway and cable car to the summit of the stunning Stanserhorn. On a clear day, enjoy views stretching as far as Alsace in France and the Black Forest in Germany. Here, amid true Alpine majesty, your journey literally peaks with an unforgettable dinner, hosted in Drehrestaurant Rondorama, located atop the mountain. Savour a glass of sparkling wine and admire the stunning panoramic views as the restaurant slowly rotates throughout the evening — ensuring you don't miss a thing.
Leave Lucerne for Zürich
Day 12
Duration: 1
Your Alpine adventures end this morning with a transfer to Zürich airport.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2026-04-10
End Date: 2026-04-21
twin
Child Price: 7895
Adult Price: 8825
twinShare
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Adult Price: 8825
triple
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Adult Price: 8595
single
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Adult Price: 11455
Start Date: 2026-04-17
End Date: 2026-04-28
twin
Child Price: 7895
Adult Price: 8825
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 8825
triple
Child Price: 7665
Adult Price: 8595
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 11455
Start Date: 2026-04-24
End Date: 2026-05-05
twin
Child Price: 7895
Adult Price: 8825
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 8825
triple
Child Price: 7665
Adult Price: 8595
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 11455
Start Date: 2026-05-01
End Date: 2026-05-12
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Adult Price: 10495
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Adult Price: 10265
single
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Start Date: 2026-05-08
End Date: 2026-05-19
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Adult Price: 9575
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Adult Price: 9345
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End Date: 2026-05-26
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Adult Price: 9925
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Adult Price: 9695
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End Date: 2026-06-02
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Adult Price: 9625
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Adult Price: 9395
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End Date: 2026-06-09
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Adult Price: 9450
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Adult Price: 9220
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End Date: 2026-06-23
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Adult Price: 8775
twinShare
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Adult Price: 8775
triple
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Adult Price: 8545
single
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End Date: 2026-06-30
twin
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Adult Price: 8775
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triple
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Adult Price: 8545
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Adult Price: 8775
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Adult Price: 8545
single
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End Date: 2026-07-28
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Adult Price: 8950
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triple
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Adult Price: 8720
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End Date: 2026-08-11
twin
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Adult Price: 8950
twinShare
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triple
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Adult Price: 8720
single
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End Date: 2026-08-25
twin
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Adult Price: 8950
twinShare
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triple
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Adult Price: 8720
single
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End Date: 2026-09-01
twin
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Adult Price: 8950
twinShare
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triple
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Adult Price: 8720
single
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Start Date: 2026-08-28
End Date: 2026-09-08
twin
Child Price: 8020
Adult Price: 8950
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 8950
triple
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Adult Price: 8720
single
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End Date: 2026-09-15
twin
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Adult Price: 9475
twinShare
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triple
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Adult Price: 9245
single
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Adult Price: 12055
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End Date: 2026-09-22
twin
Child Price: 8545
Adult Price: 9475
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 9475
triple
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Adult Price: 9245
single
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Adult Price: 12055
Start Date: 2026-09-18
End Date: 2026-09-29
twin
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Adult Price: 10075
twinShare
Child Price:
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triple
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Adult Price: 9845
single
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Adult Price: 13075
Start Date: 2026-09-25
End Date: 2026-10-06
twin
Child Price: 9145
Adult Price: 10075
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 10075
triple
Child Price: 8915
Adult Price: 9845
single
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Adult Price: 13075
Start Date: 2026-10-09
End Date: 2026-10-20
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Adult Price: 9050
twinShare
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triple
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Adult Price: 8820
single
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