10-Day Austria and Switzerland Tour Packages

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• 10 Day Switzerland & Austria Itinerary, incl. Bern and Innsbruck

  The 10-day Swiss-Austrian adventure features extended 4-night stays in Bern and Innsbruck. Visitors walk across Lucerne's historic Chapel Bridge, watch alphorn-making in Habkern village, and enjoy meals at 1,200-year-old St. Peter's Restaurant in Salzburg. The tour provides 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Bern, Switzerland

    Begin your Alpine journey in the UNESCO-listed city of Bern. Find a hotel in the medieval Old Town and take an evening walk through the cobblestone streets. The nighttime atmosphere brings out the city's historic character. As one traveler said: "Walking through Bern's arcaded streets at night was magical, with the illuminated Clock Tower reflecting off the cobblestones." Look for accommodation near the Bundeshaus (Parliament Building) for convenient access to key sights.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Bern & Habkern

    Start your morning with a guided tour of Bern. Visit the Bärengraben (Bear Pit) and Rose Gardens. Take the Gurtenbahn funicular to Gurten Mountain before 10 AM to beat the crowds and get better views. On day 4, drive an hour to Habkern near Interlaken. This small village offers authentic Swiss experiences like alphorn-making and yodeling lessons. A visitor shared: "Learning to blow the alphorn was harder than expected, but the maker's passion for his craft was infectious. The fondue lunch afterward in that mountain setting was unforgettable."

    
  • Day 5

    Lucerne Day Trip

    Catch an early train to Lucerne (1 hour from Bern). Visit Chapel Bridge first thing to avoid the crowds that arrive after 10 AM. See the Lion Monument in mid-afternoon when the light is best for photos. Walk the medieval walls for great views with fewer tourists. Head back to Bern for the evening.

    
  • Day 6

    Transfer to Innsbruck via Liechtenstein

    The train journey to Innsbruck takes about 5 hours with beautiful views through Liechtenstein. Stop in Vaduz, the tiny capital of this 62-square-mile country. Once in Innsbruck, pick between two walking tours: see the Golden Roof on the history route or check out the Olympic ski jump on the architecture tour. Stay in the Altstadt (Old Town) to be close to everything.

    
  • Day 7

    Salzburg Excursion

    Take the 2-hour train to Salzburg in the morning. Start at Mirabell Gardens early. One traveler noted: "St. Peter's Restaurant was a highlight—imagine dining in a place that's been serving guests since 803 AD! Make reservations well in advance." Return to Innsbruck at night.

    
  • Day 8

    Innsbruck Exploration

    Spend today getting to know Innsbruck. Ride the Nordkette cable car before noon for the best views. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Tyrolean folk show. A recent guest suggested: "Don't miss the Court Church with its bronze statues—it's less crowded than the Golden Roof but equally impressive."

    
  • Days 9-10

    Bavarian Excursion & Departure

    Visit Linderhof Palace in Bavaria. Book the first tour at 9 AM to avoid crowds. Stop by the Ettal Abbey brewery tour to learn about Bavarian beer making and sample some brews. Spend your final night in Innsbruck. The airport is just 4 km away—plan 20 minutes for the transfer.

    

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• Best of Austria and Switzerland

  

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  • Vienna Austria

    43 mi

  • Wachau Austria

    6 mi

  • Krems an der Donau Austria

    3 mi

  • Durnstein Austria

    14 mi

  • Melk Austria

    44 mi

  • Sankt Florian Austria

    8 mi

  • Linz Austria

    34 mi
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  • Gmunden Austria

    7 mi

  • Ebensee Austria

    16 mi

  • Sankt Wolfgang im Salzkammergut Austria

    18 mi

  • Salzburg Austria

    35 mi

  • Zell am See Austria

    29 mi

  • Krimml Austria

    9 mi

  • Hohe Tauern National Park Austria

    44 mi

  • Innsbruck Austria

    22 mi

  • Zugspitze Germany

    13 mi

  • Reutte Austria

    55 mi

  • Feldkirch Austria

    16 mi

  • St Gallen Switzerland

    19 mi

  • Konstanz Germany

    14 mi

  • Stein am Rhein Germany

    11 mi

  • Rhine Falls Switzerland

    21 mi

  • Zurich Switzerland

    16 mi

  • Rapperswil Switzerland

    16 mi

  • Zurich Switzerland

    59 mi

  • Bern Switzerland

    33 mi

  • Gstaad Switzerland

    17 mi

  • Montreux Switzerland

    40 mi

  • Geneva Switzerland

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• Switzerland´s Best (23 destinations)

  This 9-day loop from Zurich to Geneva covers 20 places across Austria and Switzerland. Cruise Lake Zurich to Rapperswil, see Bellinzona's three UNESCO medieval castles, then cross Gotthard Pass to Italian-speaking Lugano. You'll visit Lucerne's Lion Monument, spend time in Interlaken, and ride up to Glacier 3000 by cable car.

  

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  • Zurich Switzerland

    59 mi

  • Bern Switzerland

    33 mi

  • Gstaad Switzerland

    17 mi

  • Montreux Switzerland

    40 mi

  • Geneva Switzerland

    32 mi

  • Lausanne Switzerland

    21 mi

  • Gruyeres Switzerland

    15 mi
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  • Fribourg Switzerland

    35 mi

  • Interlaken Switzerland

    80 mi

  • Chiasso Switzerland

    25 mi

  • Bellinzona Switzerland

    50 mi

  • Altdorf Switzerland

    19 mi

  • Lucerne Switzerland

    20 mi

  • Einsiedeln Switzerland

    36 mi

  • Vaduz Liechtenstein

    7 mi

  • Feldkirch Austria

    16 mi

  • St Gallen Switzerland

    19 mi

  • Konstanz Germany

    14 mi

  • Stein am Rhein Germany

    11 mi

  • Rhine Falls Switzerland

    21 mi

  • Zurich Switzerland

    16 mi

  • Rapperswil Switzerland

    16 mi

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