Itinerary
- Day 1
Vienna
You'll arrive in Vienna and settle into your hotel. This evening, meet your Travel Director and the other travelers for dinner. It's a chance to get oriented and start learning about what's ahead over the next couple of weeks.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Wien City Hauptbanhof)
- Day 2
Vienna
A local specialist leads you through Vienna's grand boulevards and Baroque architecture, hitting the State Opera, Hofburg, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and Parliament. After that, you've got free time to enjoy the city's famous coffee culture at your own pace. If concerts interest you, there's an optional Viennese concert at one of the city's venues this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Premier Inn Wien City Hauptbanhof)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Vienna's historic core
- Visit State Opera House
- Visit Hofburg Imperial Residence
- Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Visit Parliament Building
- Orientation of Inner Stadt district
Optional Activities
- Viennese concert performance
Landmarks State Opera House Hofburg Imperial Residence St. Stephen's Cathedral Parliament Building - Day 3
Vienna to Salzburg
You'll drive through the Wachau Valley, passing vineyards and fortresses on the way to Melk Abbey, which sits on the Danube. From there, head to Salzburg for a walking tour of the Old Town with a local guide. Later, travel to the Wastlbauer farm outside the city where you'll have dinner with Eva Filmoser and her family as part of a Be My Guest experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Family dinner at Wastlbauer farm)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Salzburg City)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Wachau Valley
- Visit Melk Abbey
- Guided walking tour of Salzburg Old Town
- Visit Wastlbauer farm
- Be My Guest experience with Eva Filmoser and family
- Family dinner at Wastlbauer farm
Landmarks Wachau Valley Melk Abbey 
- Day 4
Salzburg to Innsbruck
Check out Swarovski Crystal Worlds, then travel through the mountains to Innsbruck. You'll see Emperor Maximilian I's Golden Roof, St. James Cathedral, and the Olympic ski jump. An optional traditional dinner with Tyrolean folklore show is available this evening if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grauer Bär)
Included Activities
- Visit Swarovski Crystal Worlds
- Tour of Innsbruck including Golden Roof
- Visit St. James Cathedral
- View Olympic ski jump
Optional Activities
- Traditional dinner and Tyrolean folklore show
Landmarks Swarovski Crystal Worlds Golden Roof St. James Cathedral 
- Day 5
Innsbruck
The day is yours to use however you like. Explore Innsbruck's main sites and learn about Tyrol's history and culture, or simply take it easy and enjoy the city surrounded by the Alpine peaks. It's a good chance to rest or pursue whatever interests you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grauer Bär)
- Day 6
Innsbruck to St. Moritz
Cross into Switzerland and travel through the Engadine Valley to reach St. Moritz. You'll arrive in the afternoon with time to explore on your own or, if you prefer, take an optional trip on the Bernina line train through the scenic landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Reine Victoria)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Engadine Valley
Optional Activities
- Bernina line train journey
Landmarks Engadine Valley - Day 7
St. Moritz to Zermatt
Drive across the Maloja Pass and past Lake Como to Lake Maggiore. Spend time in the lakeside town of Stresa and take in the Borromean Islands. Later, head toward the Simplon Pass on your way to Zermatt, where you'll have dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ambassador)
Included Activities
- Drive via Maloja Pass
- View Lake Como
- Explore Stresa
- View Borromean Islands
- Drive via Simplon Pass
Landmarks Lake Como Lake Maggiore Borromean Islands - Day 8
Zermatt
Free time in Zermatt lets you soak up the mountain air and panoramic views. Relax in the surroundings or consider an optional experience to Klein Matterhorn if you want even more impressive mountain perspectives from higher up.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ambassador)
Optional Activities
- Optional experience to Klein Matterhorn
Landmarks Klein Matterhorn 
- Day 9
Zermatt to Montreux
Travel through the Rhône Valley to Lake Geneva's shores. You'll view Chillon Castle before following the lakeshore to Montreux, which sits beneath snow-covered peaks and surrounded by vineyards.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mona Montreux)
Included Activities
- View Chillon Castle
- Scenic drive through Rhône Valley
Landmarks Chillon Castle Lake Geneva - Day 10
Montreux to Lucerne
Head to Interlaken via Bern, situated beneath the Jungfrau in Switzerland's heart. From there, cross the Brünig Pass to reach Lucerne by the lake. You'll see the old wooden Chapel Bridge and visit the Lion Monument, which honors the Swiss Guards lost during the French Revolution.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Europe)
Included Activities
- Travel via Bern
- Travel to Interlaken
- Cross Brünig Pass
- View Chapel Bridge
- Visit Lion Monument
- Orientation with Travel Director
Landmarks Jungfrau Chapel Bridge Lion Monument 
- Day 11
Lucerne
Wander through Lucerne's medieval streets with their colorful muralled buildings and views of snow-capped peaks. Spend the full day exploring the Old Town, have a leisurely Swiss lunch, or take an optional mountain ascent nearby for panoramic views of the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Europe)
Optional Activities
- Optional experience ascending nearby mountain for panoramic views
- Day 12
Lucerne to Zurich
Travel to Zurich to see the historic centre including Munster Bridge, Paradeplatz, and Lindenhof Square. Join a social-impact guided walking tour of the old town led by Diana and her team of local guides. This evening, gather with your fellow travelers for a celebratory dinner toasting the journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mövenpick Airport)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Zurich historic centre
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - social-impact guided walking tour
- View Munster Bridge
- View Paradeplatz
- View Lindenhof Square
Landmarks Munster Bridge Paradeplatz Lindenhof Square - Day 13
Zurich
Your journey ends today as you say goodbye to Switzerland and the friends you've made along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
