Where?
When?
2

Where to?

Traveling when?

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Who is travelling?

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Country Roads of Bavaria, Switzerland & Austria (Classic, Summer 2021, 11 Days)

11 days
From Munich to Zurich
4.1
4 traveler reviews

No departure dates available

No dates, no problem! Subscribe to our newsletter to receive:

  • Travel inspiration for similar adventures
  • Alerts of the newest adventure deals

By submitting this form, I agree to the TourRadar T&Cs and Privacy policy.

You have successfully subscribed to our newsletter, check your inbox!

It seems you have entered this contest already! Keep an eye on your inbox for the winner.

Plan your adventure:
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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 - 40
All Ages Welcome
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Munich

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner at Donisl restaurant with wine)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Munich including Feldherrnhalle in the Odeonsplatz, Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach, English Garden, Hofbräuhaus, St. Peter's Church, and Marienplatz
    • Welcome Dinner at Donisl restaurant with wine
    Landmarks
    Feldherrnhalle
    Odeonsplatz
    Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach
    English Garden
    Hofbräuhaus
    St. Peter's Church
    Marienplatz
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  2. Day 2

    Neuschwanstein Castle

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Neuschwanstein Castle with local historian guide, including extravagantly decorated apartments, Throne Room, and Lohengrin Grotto

    Optional Activities

    • Visit art galleries and museums in Munich
    • Relax and enjoy coffee in Marienplatz
    Landmarks
    Neuschwanstein Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Salzburg - Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around Evening with selection of Vienna's vibrant restaurants, 3-course dinner with drinks and Glühwein)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mirabell Palace formal gardens
    • Visit Residenzplatz
    • Visit Salzburg fortress
    • Visit cathedral in Salzburg Old Town
    • Visit Mozart's birthplace on Getreidegasse
    • Dine-Around Evening in Vienna with selection of restaurants and wine
    Landmarks
    Mirabell Palace
    Residenzplatz
    Salzburg fortress
    Salzburg Cathedral
    Mozart's birthplace
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  4. Day 4

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Insight Choice: Either guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace (frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers, gilded ornaments) OR guided walk through Crown Prince Garden grounds
    • Tour of Vienna's highlights including St. Charles' Church, Hofburg Palace, Parliament, and State Opera House
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Crown Prince Garden
    St. Charles' Church
    Hofburg Palace
    Parliament
    State Opera House
  5. Day 5

    St. Veit an der Glan

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Semmering Pass
    • Stop in Kindberg to see colourful maypole
    • Orientation of historic St. Veit an der Glan
    Landmarks
    Semmering Pass
    Kindberg
  6. Day 6

    Innsbruck

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Delightful dinner with wine)

    Included Activities

    • Journey through High Tauern mountains
    • Orientation of Innsbruck Old Town with 14th century houses
    • Visit Imperial Palace
    • View Golden Roof
    • Dinner with wine
    Landmarks
    High Tauern Mountains
    Golden Roof
    Imperial Palace
  7. Day 7

    Innsbruck

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Trip into the Alpine Peaks around Innsbruck for mountain vistas
  8. Day 8

    St. Moritz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with wine)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Engadine Valley
    • Orientation of St. Moritz Alpine resort with spa quarter and glacial lake

    Optional Activities

    • Bernina Express train journey
    Landmarks
    Engadine Valley
    St. Moritz
  9. Day 9

    Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Glacier Express train journey through Swiss Alps with views of ice-capped mountains, stone-built villages and meadows, including Albula Pass spiral tunnels and Landwasser Viaduct
    • Travel through Schollenen Gorge
    • View Lion Monument in Lucerne
    Landmarks
    Albula Pass
    Landwasser Viaduct
    Oberalp Valley
    Andermatt
    Schollenen Gorge
    Lion Monument
    Lake Lucerne
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  10. Day 10

    Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner at Drehrestaurant Rondorama on Stanserhorn with sparkling wine and 360-degree rotating views)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Lucerne's 14th century covered wooden bridges, painted gables, and medieval fortifications
    • Cross Chapel Bridge
    • Visit Jesuit Church
    • Journey by funicular railway and cable car to Stanserhorn summit
    • Celebration Dinner at Drehrestaurant Rondorama on Stanserhorn with sparkling wine and 360-degree rotating views

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in Lucerne
    Landmarks
    Chapel Bridge
    Jesuit Church
    Stanserhorn
  11. Day 11

    Zurich

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Itinerary Image 1
Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services
4.5
(777 reviews)

Number of tours

809

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

76%

When you travel with Insight Vacations every second is magical. You won’t...

Read more

Sustainability Initiatives

Reduce Carbon Emissions

Animal Welfare

Supporting Destinations

Sustainability Programs

Other

Your Peace of Mind Options

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Traveler Reviews

4.1
Overall rating based on 4 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.5
  • Transport
    4.7
  • Guide
    3.3
  • Accommodation
    3.7
  • Food
    3.3
  • 4.5

Sort by

Most recent
Most popular
Highest first
Lowest first

Sort by

Most Recent
Most Popular
Highest First
Lowest First
  • Country Roads of Bavaria, Switzerland & Austria (Classic, Summer 2021, 11 Days) reviewer 1
    September 18th, 2024
    5.0
    Saw lots of beautiful scenery and historical places in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Our tour guide, Sara, was...
    Show more
    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for sharing your review. We are delighted that our On The Road Team enhanced your guided vacation experience. They are a valuable asset to our company. Through our On the Road Team, we aim to provide meaningful and impactful guest experiences by uncovering the hidden gems in each destination. We are thrilled to have achieved this for you. Thank you for choosing us as your travel partner.
    Show more
  • D
    June 30th, 2022
    5.0
    This trip was all that I hoped it would be. Got to see the big cities I've heard about all my life and some of the...
    Show more
    Traveled in June 2022
  • S
    July 23rd, 2018
    4.0
    Munich, Dachau (an extra), Salzburg, Vienna, Bernina Express (an extra), Glacier Express were tops but other stops...
    Show more
    Traveled in June 2018
  • C
    January 22nd, 2018
    2.5
    I did the the back roads of Bavaria tour in September 2017. It was my first guided tour. I wouldn’t suggest using...
    Show more
    Traveled in September 2017

Dates & Availability

Select departure month and travellers

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Upcoming departures
Hurry, deals only available for a limited time!
Ends on 22 Apr, 2026
  • From Friday
    8 May, 2026
    To Tuesday
    19 May, 2026
    English
    Almost Sold Out
    Check the availability with the operator
    Departure on request
    From:
    US $6,250 per person
    12 Days Version
    View this tour
  • From Friday
    15 May, 2026
    To Tuesday
    26 May, 2026
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    US $6,250 per person
    12 Days Version
    View this tour
  • From Friday
    22 May, 2026
    To Tuesday
    2 Jun, 2026
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    US $6,495 per person
    12 Days Version
    View this tour
  • From Friday
    29 May, 2026
    To Tuesday
    9 Jun, 2026
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    US $6,375 per person
    12 Days Version
    View this tour
  • -10%
    From Friday
    12 Jun, 2026
    To Tuesday
    23 Jun, 2026
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    $6,250
    US $5,625 per person
    12 Days Version
    View this tour
  • From Friday
    19 Jun, 2026
    To Tuesday
    30 Jun, 2026
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    US $6,250 per person
    12 Days Version
    View this tour
  • From Friday
    26 Jun, 2026
    To Tuesday
    7 Jul, 2026
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    US $6,250 per person
    12 Days Version
    View this tour
  • -10%
    From Friday
    17 Jul, 2026
    To Tuesday
    28 Jul, 2026
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    $5,695
    US $5,126 per person
    12 Days Version
    View this tour
  • From Friday
    31 Jul, 2026
    To Tuesday
    11 Aug, 2026
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    US $5,475 per person
    12 Days Version
    View this tour
  • From Friday
    14 Aug, 2026
    To Tuesday
    25 Aug, 2026
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    From:
    US $6,250 per person
    12 Days Version
    View this tour
Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

Why book with TourRadar?

    • Trusted and vetted operators
    • Rated excellent on
    • Best price guarantee
    • 24/7 customer support
    • Earn $50 in travel credits

    To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in United States, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits
Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at Insight Vacations with your enquiry, they usually respond within 1 day.

No departure dates available

No dates, no problem! Subscribe to our newsletter to receive:

  • Travel inspiration for similar adventures
  • Alerts of the newest adventure deals

By submitting this form, I agree to the TourRadar T&Cs and Privacy policy.

You have successfully subscribed to our newsletter, check your inbox!

It seems you have entered this contest already! Keep an eye on your inbox for the winner.

Plan your adventure:

Good to Know

Tour ID: 218879

  • Currencies
    Euro
    Austria and Germany
    Fr.
    Swiss Franc
    Switzerland
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type J.

    Type J
    Switzerland
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Germany.Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 19th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 19th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Insight Vacations. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Insight Vacations will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Insight Vacations" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec