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Trafalgar

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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Vienna

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Premier Inn Wien City Hauptbanhof), Hotel (Max Brown 5th District)
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  2. Day 2

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Premier Inn Wien City Hauptbanhof), Hotel (Max Brown 5th District)

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Vienna's historic centre including State Opera, Hofburg, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and Parliament
    • Walk through the first district, Inner Stadt with Local Specialist
    • Tour the Ring Road to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche

    Optional Activities

    • Viennese concert in one of the city's magnificent performance venues
    • Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens tour with Local Specialist (€47.00) - involves reservations and entrance prepayments; 50% cancellation fee applies
    • Dinner and Viennese Concert - superb dinner with drinks and concert of Viennese classical music with 'A Class' tickets and complimentary glass of sparkling wine or juice (€103.00) - 50% cancellation fee applies if cancelled
    Landmarks
    State Opera
    Hofburg Imperial Residence
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Parliament Building
    Karlskirche
  3. Day 3

    Vienna - Salzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Family dinner at Wastlbauer farm)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Salzburg City)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Benedictine Melk Abbey
    • Guided walking tour of Salzburg's Old Town with Local Specialist
    • Be My Guest experience at Wastlbauer farm with family dinner hosted by Eva Filmoser

    Optional Activities

    • Eagle's Nest Tour and Bavarian Alps - Berchtesgaden National Park drive past farmhouses and picturesque villages, ascend the Obersalzberg, take special mountain buses on road blasted out of mountainside, elevator to Eagle's Nest with fascinating history and awe-inspiring mountain views, local refreshment included (€63.00) - weather dependent and subject to seasonal closures
    • Lake and Mountain Tour - explore Salzburg lake district with 76 glacier lakes and picturesque towns like Sankt Gilgen, see major backdrops for 'The Sound of Music' film with Local Specialist (€39.00)
    • Viennese Dinner with Musical Entertainment - dinner in atmospheric Viennese restaurant with drinks and traditional musical entertainment (€63.00)
    Landmarks
    Benedictine Melk Abbey
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Salzburg - Innsbruck

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grauer Bär)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Swarovski Crystal World
    • View Emperor Maximilian I's Golden Roof in Innsbruck
    • Visit St. James Cathedral in Innsbruck
    • See the Olympic ski jump in Innsbruck

    Optional Activities

    • Tyrolean Evening with Dinner - traditional Tyrolean cuisine with lively folklore show featuring singers, dancers and musicians in national costume, drinks included (€67.00)
    • Ski Jump and Strudel - experience Tyrolean Alps from Innsbruck's iconic ski jump launch pad, immerse in Alpine culinary culture with strudel baking lesson and sampling (€58.00)
    Landmarks
    Swarovski Crystal World
    Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl)
    St. James Cathedral
    Innsbruck Olympic Ski Jump
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  5. Day 5

    Innsbruck

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grauer Bär)

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll the streets of the picturesque Old Town with Travel Director
    • Mount Stanserhorn and Lake Cruise - scenic cruise across Lake Lucerne to Stans, oldest mountain railway, travel by railway and Cabrio cable car to 1900m (6300ft) with free time for Alpine scenery views (Fr.113.00) - may be operated in reverse or without cruise for CHF 78 on certain departures
  6. Day 6

    Innsbruck - St. Moritz

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Reine Victoria)

    Optional Activities

    • Bernina Pass Discovery - board train across spectacular Bernina Pass on panoramic journey to local hostelry for typical apéro with tasty snacks and vintages (Fr.75.00)
    • Take the Bernina line train
  7. Day 7

    St. Moritz - Zermatt

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ambassador), Hotel (Ambassador Zermatt)

    Included Activities

    • Explore lakeside town of Stresa

    Optional Activities

    • Discover the Borromean Islands - private launch to beautiful islands of Lake Maggiore, see Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori, and visit magnificent palace of Borromean Princes on Isola Bella with Local Specialist (€45.00) - only operated between mid March and end of October
    Landmarks
    Lake Maggiore
    Lake Como
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Zermatt

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ambassador), Hotel (Ambassador Zermatt)

    Optional Activities

    • Klein Matterhorn Excursion - unique electric taxi service to foot of Zermatt's highest and most spectacular mountain, enjoy stunning views ascending to Furi and Trockener Steg, board Europe's highest cable car to 3779m (12400ft) at magnificent snow-capped top of world (Fr.119.00)
    Landmarks
    Matterhorn
  9. Day 9

    Zermatt - Montreux

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mona Montreux)

    Included Activities

    • Photo stop at Chillon Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Lake Geneva Cruise with Meal - unforgettable cruise on 'Belle Epoque' steamers of C.G.N. company, see picturesque villages and towns in Switzerland and France, majestic Alps and Mont Blanc on clear days, three-course meal served in wood-panelled dining room with specialities of Vaud canton (Fr.94.00)
    • Chaplin's World and Lake Geneva Cruise - romantic side-wheel paddle steamer cruise along eastern shore of Lake Geneva, visit Charlie Chaplin museum set on banks at his former estate Manoir de Ban where he spent last 23 years, discover sets and props from greatest movies, peaceful walk in gardens (Fr.66.00)
    Landmarks
    Chillon Castle
    Lake Geneva
  10. Day 10

    Montreux - Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Europe), Hotel (Grand Europe Lucerne)

    Included Activities

    • View Chapel Bridge in Lucerne
    • Visit Lion Monument in Lucerne

    Optional Activities

    • Mount Stanserhorn and Lake Cruise - scenic cruise with you across Lake Lucerne to Stans, one of Switzerland's oldest mountain railways, travel by railway and Cabrio cable car to 1900m (6300ft) with free time for Alpine scenery (Fr.113.00) - may be operated in reverse or without cruise for CHF 78 on certain departures
    Landmarks
    Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke)
    Lion Monument
    Jungfrau
  11. Day 11

    Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Europe), Hotel (Grand Europe Lucerne)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Old Town of Lucerne
    • Swiss Folklore Evening and Dinner - tasty Swiss meal including famous Swiss cheese fondue in typical restaurant with lively folklore show including yodelling, flag-throwing and Alpine horn-blowing, two drinks included (Fr.99.00) - occasionally offered as Lunch for CHF 68.00
    • Mount Stanserhorn and Lake Cruise - scenic cruise across Lake Lucerne to Stans with one of Switzerland's oldest mountain railways, travel by railway and Cabrio cable car to 1900m (6300ft) with free time to admire Alpine scenery (Fr.113.00) - may be operated in reverse, ending with cruise, or without cruise for CHF 78
    Landmarks
    Lucerne Old Town
  12. Day 12

    Lucerne - Zürich

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mövenpick Airport), Hotel (Hyatt Place Zurich Airport The Circle, Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport The Circle)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Zürich historic centre including Munster Bridge, Paradeplatz, and Lindenhof Square
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - social-impact guided walking tour of old town Zürich with Diana and local guides highlighting community change makers driving meaningful impact supporting UN Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

    Optional Activities

    • Mount Stanserhorn and Lake Cruise - scenic cruise across Lake Lucerne to Stans with one of Switzerland's oldest mountain railways, travel by railway and Cabrio cable car to 1900m (6300ft) with free time for Alpine scenery (Fr.113.00) - may be operated in reverse or without cruise for CHF 78
    • Swiss Countryside & Carriages - meet local farmers and enjoy countryside tour in horse-drawn carriages, soak up stunning scenery trotting around typical rural community, visit farm for local drinks and snacks (Fr.67.00) - children must be accompanied by adult
    Landmarks
    Munster Bridge
    Paradeplatz
    Lindenhof Square
    Zürich Old Town
  13. Day 13

    Zürich

    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Switzerland and Austria reviewer 1
    June 10th, 2023
    Great experience. Tony was fantastic. Drivers were very experienced. Optional experiences were great opportunities...
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    Traveled in May 2023
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    Thank you for your fantastic review. We're delighted that your Travel Director was able to showcase this outstanding itinerary so well and leave you with such a positive impression. We look forward to hosting you again on your next trip with us.
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    March 17th, 2021
    We scheduled a tour including Switzerland and Austria with Trafalgar Tours thru a travel agent of the AAA in...
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    Traveled in June 2020
  • Y
    October 2nd, 2018
    Me and my partner was devastated with the service offered by the tour director as we did not obtain much local...
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    June 27th, 2018
    Purchased airfare thru company but wasn't told seats couldn't be reserved on Swiss air portion of flight until DAY OF...
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    December 25th, 2015
    We had a fantastic Tour Guide Dr Qiu Moayad, and Venci our Coach Captain, both brilliant.
    Traveled in August 2015

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    Erin

    Asked on February 22nd, 2026

    Is it possible for travelers to finish the tour and return to Zurich by May 14?

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      Erin

      TravelerWritten February 2026

      Are there any discounts available? Also, is the price per person based on triple occupancy in one room at all hotels?

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      Erin

      TravelerWritten February 2026

      Can you confirm if a half-day in the morning on May 10 is available for attending Mass without fail?

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      Erin

      TravelerWritten February 2026

      Can they start the tour from May 2 to May 14 instead of the original dates from May 4 to May 16?

    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten February 2026

      Absolutely! We can allow the guest to leave the tour early on 14 May; however, please note that Day 14 will be spent in Lucerne. They may leave from Lucerne either in the morning or evening and will need to make their own way to Zurich. Please be advised that this will not affect the trip price, as we do not process refunds for any missed parts of the itinerary. You will still be required to pay the full trip price.

    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten February 2026

      The price is USD 4,356.25 per person for a triple room. The Big Travel Sale applies to the price which requires the deposit to be paid at the time of booking and the full payment to be settled 120 days prior departure.

    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten February 2026

      Regarding the half day on 10-May, it is possible as well. You just need to coordinate with your Travel Director while on tour. Please note that this will not affect the trip price, as we do not process refunds for any missed parts of the itinerary. You will still be required to pay the full trip price.

    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten February 2026

      Please note that we are unable to customize the tour dates. If the guests arrive a day earlier, we can offer pre-accommodation; however, adjusting the tour departure from 04–16 May to 02–14 May is not possible.

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      Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the return date of your trip.

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    Laura

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    What star ratings are the hotels on the tour?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten December 2024

      Hotels on the tour are generally rated between 4 to 5 stars.

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    Is there a guide for the tour?

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      A Travel Director will accompany your group, providing information and organizing activities.

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten September 2024

      The trip currency is in euro, but payments for this trip are accepted in Canadian dollars.

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    Asked on September 2nd, 2024

    Can I stay additional nights at the destination?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten September 2024

      Pre or post-tour accommodation can be booked; however, for more than 3 nights, availability must be confirmed.

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten August 2024

      Complimentary airport transfers to and from Zurich Airport are included in your tour package.

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    Asked on May 29th, 2024

    Is luggage assistance available at hotels?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten May 2024

      You can receive assistance with your luggage from hotel attendants.

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    Diana

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten May 2024

      Travel insurance is highly recommended for all our tours to ensure your peace of mind.

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    Cornelia

    Asked on May 7th, 2024

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      Average check-in time is at 15:00 and check-out is at 12:00.

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