Highlights
Vienna: During your orientation led by your Travel Director, travel along the Ring Road to view the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche.
Vienna: Visit Vienna’s grand Baroque palace with your Local Expert and trace the legacy of the Habsburg dynasty. See the Hall of Mirrors where Mozart performed as a child, the richly decorated Great Gallery used for court functions, and the private apartments of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth. Learn how court rituals, politics and personal tastes shaped one of Europe’s most influential empires.
Melk Abbey: Visit Melk Abbey where the Benedictine monks have been living and working since 1089.
Salzburg: Join your Local Expert to visit the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace and Residence Square - both locations used in 'The Sound of Music.' You will also see the imposing fortress, the immense cathedral and Mozart's birthplace on the lively Getreidegasse.
Chiemsee: Discover Herrenchiemsee Palace, King Ludwig II’s extravagant homage to Versailles, set on an island in Bavaria’s largest lake. Built in the late 19th century, the palace features a Hall of Mirrors longer than its French inspiration and showcases Ludwig’s vision of absolute monarchy through lavish Rococo interiors and ornate fountains surrounded by Alpine scenery.
Dachau: Experience a powerful and moving visit to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial site with a Local Expert.
Neuschwanstein Castle: Visit the archetypal fairy-tale castle that allegedly inspired many of Walt Disney's castles. Led by a local historian, walk through the magnificent halls, take in the lavish decoration and enjoy spectacular views.
Oberammergau: Explore the town and see the theatre where the Passion Play has been performed since 1634.
Innsbruck: The host for your visit to the Bergisel Ski Jump is a local Ski Jumper who will show you a trick or two (weather permitting).
Innsbruck: Nestled amidst majestic mountains, Innsbruck is a beautiful city offering a unique combination of nature, history, and culture. Stroll the streets of the picturesque Old Town, with your Local Expert, learn about its history and admire the Baroque and Gothic architecture.
St. Moritz: Take in the elegant spa quarter and the sparkling glacial lake of this chic alpine resort, famed for its high-altitude glamour.
St. Moritz: Travel along the route of the world-famous Glacier Express, through looping tunnels and dizzying viaducts, in the scenic heart of the Swiss Alps, on a regional train fully powered by hydroelectricity.
Lucerne: See the emotive Lion Monument, Jesuit Church and Chapel Bridge.
Stanserhorn: Journey to the top of Mount Stanserhorn on a panoramic, open-top cable car powered by solar energy, and enjoy spectacular views from the summit.
Dachau: Experience a powerful and moving visit to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial site with a Local Expert.
Neuschwanstein Castle: Visit the archetypal fairy-tale castle that allegedly inspired many of Walt Disney's castles. Led by a local historian, walk through the magnificent halls, take in the lavish decoration and enjoy spectacular views.
Oberammergau: Explore the town and see the theatre where the Passion Play has been performed since 1634.
Innsbruck: The host for your visit to the Bergisel Ski Jump is a local Ski Jumper who will show you a trick or two (weather permitting).
Innsbruck: Nestled amidst majestic mountains, Innsbruck is a beautiful city offering a unique combination of nature, history, and culture. Stroll the streets of the picturesque Old Town, with your Local Expert, learn about its history and admire the Baroque and Gothic architecture.
St. Moritz: Take in the elegant spa quarter and the sparkling glacial lake of this chic alpine resort, famed for its high-altitude glamour.
St. Moritz: Travel along the route of the world-famous Glacier Express, through looping tunnels and dizzying viaducts, in the scenic heart of the Swiss Alps, on a regional train fully powered by hydroelectricity.
Lucerne: See the emotive Lion Monument, Jesuit Church and Chapel Bridge.
Stanserhorn: Journey to the top of Mount Stanserhorn on a panoramic, open-top cable car powered by solar energy, and enjoy spectacular views from the summit.
Itinerary
From Vienna’s imperial grandeur to Zurich’s alpine elegance, the "Country Roads of Bavaria, Switzerland & Austria" tour delivers 12 days of unforgettable adventure through Europe’s heart. Specially crafted for experienced travelers and families, this guided group trip covers Lucerne, Munich, Neuschwanstein Castle, and more, seamlessly blending culture, scenery, and cuisine.
Ride a funicular from Lake Lucerne to a mountaintop Stanserhorn dinner, enjoying panoramic views from the revolving Drehrestaurant Rondorama. Marvel at Neuschwanstein’s fairytale turrets, and journey aboard the Glacier Express for spectacular vistas of snow-clad mountains and frozen waterfalls.
The tour package’s unique selling point is its blend of iconic sights and exclusive local experiences. With comfortable accommodations and expertly arranged logistics, this trip ensures a stress-free immersion into the best of Bavaria, Switzerland, and Austria—perfect for families and seasoned explorers eager to create cherished memories.
day 1Welcome to Vienna
Welcome to Vienna! Enjoy your afternoon before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers to enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
day 2Vienna and the Habsburgs
day 3On to Salzburg
day 4The City of Mozart
day 5Salzburg to Munich
day 6Explore Munich and Dachau
day 7On to Innsbruck
day 8Beautiful Innsbruck
day 9The Engadine Valley and Chic St. Moritz
day 10All aboard the Glacier Express and on to Lucerne
day 11Dinner at the Roof of Europe in Stanserhorn
day 12Leave Lucerne for Zrich
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Customer Reviews
The itinerary is very good. You are able to be as busy as you want to be by participating in optional experiences or not. I did not feel rushed or overwhelmed.
Some days very fast paced . Hotels were nice could of had better air conditioning. Overall we enjoyed the scenery and our group and locals.
Enjoyed the trip and was glad to have the opportunity to visit a concentration camp.
Most stops are two nights in one place which gives you time to explore on your own.
We saw a good part of Austria and Switzerland as well as Bavaria. Besides the awesome scenery we experienced the culture of the region. The two train excursions in Switzerland was a definite highlight for us.
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