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Exploring the Alpine Countries Austria - Germany - Switzerland (Vienna to Lucerne, 2027)

12 days
From Vienna to Lucerne
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Plan your adventure:
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 44
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Overnight Flight

    Overnight Flight
    Accommodation
    Hotel (InterContinental Hotel)
  3. Day 2

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner in Vienna)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (InterContinental Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner in Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration of Vienna
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 3

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Classical performance set to the music of Strauss, Mozart, and other classical masters)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (NH Collection Salzburg City Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Panoramic city tour of Vienna
    • Guided walk through Vienna's architectural treasures
    • Classical performance with opera singers and ballet dancers

    Optional Activities

    • Exploration of Vienna's grand boulevards
    • Visit to Vienna's cafés and museums
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Hofburg Palace
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
  5. Day 4

    Vienna to Salzburg

    Vienna to Salzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (NH Collection Salzburg City Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Danube River cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Orientation stroll with Tour Manager in Salzburg
    • Independent exploration of Salzburg
    Landmarks
    Danube River
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Salzburg

    Salzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Alte Post)

    Included Activities

    • Leisurely walking tour of Salzburg's Old Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site) - OR - City tour highlighting Sound of Music filming locations

    Optional Activities

    • Optional tour to Eagle's Nest
    • Independent exploration of Salzburg
    • Browsing local shops
    • Café visit along the Salzach River
    Landmarks
    Salzburg Old Town
    Eagle's Nest
    Salzach River
  7. Day 6

    Salzburg to Mittenwald to Oberammergau

    Salzburg to Mittenwald to Oberammergau
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Alte Post)

    Included Activities

    • Self-guided walk through Violin Making Museum in Mittenwald
    • Exploration of Mittenwald village

    Optional Activities

    • Independent lunch in Mittenwald
    • Stroll through Mittenwald village
    • Independent exploration of Oberammergau
    Landmarks
    Mittenwald
    Oberammergau
  8. Day 7

    Oberammergau to Ettal to Oberammergau

    Oberammergau to Ettal to Oberammergau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hofgut Sternen)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Linderhof Palace
    • Exploration of Ettal monastery
    • Tasting of local specialties at Ettal monastery brewery
    Landmarks
    Linderhof Palace
    Ettal monastery
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Oberammergau to Black Forest

    Oberammergau to Black Forest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dessert (Authentic Black Forest cake)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hofgut Sternen)

    Included Activities

    • Tasting of authentic Black Forest cake

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration of Black Forest villages
    • Discovery of traditional crafts and cuckoo clock makers
    • Viewing Hummel figurines
    Landmarks
    Black Forest
  10. Day 9

    Black Forest to Freiburg to Black Forest

    Black Forest to Freiburg to Black Forest
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Astoria)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Freiburg's medieval charm
    • Visit to Freiburg's Gothic cathedral
    • Exploration of unique Bächle water channels
    • Boat ride on Lake Titisee
    Landmarks
    Freiburg
    Freiburg Cathedral
    Lake Titisee
  11. Day 10

    Black Forest to Schaffhausen to Lucerne

    Black Forest to Schaffhausen to Lucerne
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Astoria)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Rhine Falls
    • Views from Laufen Castle viewing platform
    • Orientation walk through Lucerne's Old Town

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration of Schaffhausen
    • Independent lunch in Schaffhausen
    • Independent exploration of Lucerne
    Landmarks
    Rhine Falls
    Laufen Castle
    Lucerne Old Town
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 11

    Lucerne

    Lucerne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner featuring regional Swiss specialties)

    Included Activities

    • Farewell dinner featuring regional Swiss specialties

    Optional Activities

    • Optional excursion to Mount Pilatus
    • Ascent via world's steepest cogwheel railway
    • Panoramic gondola descent
    • Independent exploration of Lucerne
    Landmarks
    Mount Pilatus
  13. Day 12

    Lucerne

    Lucerne

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    I was very happy with the tour. Very good experiences that showed me not only the scenery it the culture of the...
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  • Bonnie5.0June 2025
    This was an excellent tour. It was very well planned. The tour manager did an excellent job. All of the local tour...
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  • Paul5.0July 2023
    great tour, beautiful scenery
    Traveled in July 2023

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