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Itinerary
Exploring the Alpine Countries
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June 20, 2013, $2799
Austria - Germany - Switzerland
13 days • 17 meals
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- Hotel: Renaissance Wien Hotel
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Day 1: Overnight Flight
Half-timber houses, vineyards, yodelers and some of the world's most picturesque villages await you. You'll explore Europe's most picturesque countries: Austria, Germany (Bavaria) and Switzerland following your overnight flight.
Day 2: Vienna, Austria - Tour Begins
Your tour begins in Vienna. Meet your fellow travelers during a perfect introduction to the region – a sampling of regional wine vintages with a local expert and a short cooking demonstration highlighting the local cuisine in the quaint winemaking region of Grinzing. Finish off with a special welcome dinner, complete with local entertainers.
View Accommodation Today dinner will be included.Day 3: Vienna
Get to know Vienna this morning during a locally guided tour that showcases its architectural marvels. You will visit the incredible Schoenbrunn Palace and see impressive St. Stephen's Cathedral. This afternoon enjoy free time to explore the avenues of Vienna or visit one of its many museums.
View Accommodation Today breakfast will be included.Day 4: Vienna - Salzburg
After a short drive through the countryside, enjoy a lovely cruise along the Danube, one of the most important waterways in Europe. Later, make a stop at the Benedictine Melk Abbey before continuing to the “City of Music,” Salzburg. Tonight, enjoy dinner at the centuries-old St. Peter’s Restaurant.
View Accommodation Today breakfast and dinner will be included.Day 5: Salzburg
Discover the splendor of Salzburg up close on a leisurely-paced walking tour of the Old Town. Some of the amazing sights you will see include the Cathedral, Mozart’s birthplace and Mirabell Gardens.
View Accommodation Today breakfast will be included.Day 6: Salzburg - Munich, Germany - Oberammergau
Today you travel to Germany. In Munich, you’ll feel the energy of this lively and fascinating city during a tour that highlights Olympic Park, the world-famous Glockenspiel, and Marienplatz, a beautiful square surrounded by shops, restaurants and cafés. Later in the day you arrive at your home for the next two nights - the quaint village of Oberammergau, renowned for wood carvings and the Passion Play. This evening, it’s Diner’s Choice…tonight’s dinner is included and you’ll choose the perfect spot from a “menu” of Oberammergau’s great restaurants.
View Accommodation Today breakfast and dinner will be included.Day 7: Oberammergau - Innsbruck, Austria - Oberammergau
Enjoy the scenery of the spectacular Bavarian Alps en route to enchanting Innsbruck, located in Tyrolean Austria. Walk through the charming pedestrian streets and see such landmarks as The Golden Roof on a locally guided tour. You’ll find it easy to understand why this city, during the 14th century, was the center of European culture and politics as you wind through the narrow cobblestone streets.
View Accommodation Today breakfast and dinner will be included.Day 8: Oberammergau - Black Forest
Today fairytales come to life with a picture stop at Bavaria’s most famous castle, King Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein. Next, you are off to the heart of the stunning Black Forest, a region famous for its artisans who create authentic cuckoo clocks, Hummels and wood carvings!
View Accommodation Today breakfast will be included.Day 9: Black Forest - Zermatt, Switzerland
Welcome to Switzerland! Your first stop en route to Zermatt is at one of the most photographed castles in the world, the Chateau de Chillon, located on serene Lake Geneva. Your day ends in the relaxing pedestrian village of Zermatt in the Swiss Alps. Take a stroll and breathe in the fresh Alpine air.
View Accommodation Today breakfast and dinner will be included.Day 10: Zermatt
After an orientation tour of this mountain resort village, the remainder of your day is at leisure. Get an up-close look at the famed Matterhorn, enjoy lunch at a local café, or just relax and explore at your own pace.
View Accommodation Today breakfast will be included.Day 11: Zermatt - Grimsel Pass - Lucerne
Views of glaciers, crystal clear rivers and snow-capped mountains will invigorate you as you travel through the spectacular scenery of the Grimsel Pass. Your final destination is the “Swiss Paradise on the Lake,” the city of Lucerne.
View Accommodation Today breakfast will be included.Day 12: Lucerne
This morning, embark on a scenic walking tour of this picturesque town, including a stroll through the romantic old town. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to explore the best Lucerne has to offer. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner toasting the end of an incredible tour.
View Accommodation Today breakfast and dinner will be included.Day 13: Lucerne - Tour Ends
Your tour ends today in Lucerne.
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- Hotel: Ameron Hotel Flora
- PLEASE NOTE: To complete your vacation, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing Collette airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.
