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13 Day Tour to Zurich, Salzburg, Vienna, Innsbruck and Zermatt

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One of our most popular trips going to Austria and Switzerland, this incredible duo also delivers a visit to the little Liechtenstein capital. The Alps take center stage on this journey, but you’ll also learn about life as a Carinthian nun when you join them for dinner in a former castle.

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Explore Salzburg and Vienna with a Local Specialist

Discover Liechtenstein, Zürich, Innsbruck and Lucerne

Visit Vaduz, St. Moritz, Stresa, Graz, Lipizzaner Stud farm in Piber and Zermatt

View the Golden Roof and Hofburg Palace in Innsbruck, the Matterhorn and Jungfrau mountains (weather permitting), Chillon Castle, Bern and the Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument in Lucerne

See The Wachau Valley

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Journey through spectacular mountain scenery and picturesque cities as you experience three Alpine countries. Spend four nights each in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bern and the charming Alpine city of Innsbruck. Get a taste of Switzerland when you meet a local alphorn maker & yodelers and enjoy a fondue lunch. Explore Lucerne, the "Swiss Paradise on the Lake.” Visit Mozart's birthplace and the Mirabell Gardens, featured in The Sound of Music, during your time in Salzburg. The hills are alive on this enchanting journey across Switzerland, Austria and Bavaria.

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• Fondue Lunch

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While just about any month is great to visit Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria, there are a few prime times of the year for the Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria tour. Here are some recommendations from our destination experts.

Winter: This tour makes for a perfect winter adventure. You’ll encounter far fewer crowds, the crisp mountain air, and snow-covered peaks. Cozy up outside with a blanket and enjoy fondue as it was meant to be eaten!

Spring: Fairly mild weather and fewer crowds make spring a great time to visit these countries.

Summer: Summer is a beautiful time of year to experience the region’s natural beauty and outdoor activities, even as popular sites and attractions draw crowds. It can get quite hot in the summer, so keep in mind there are very few hotels with air conditioning in the region. If the heat bothers you, you may prefer visiting in the spring or fall.

Fall: Another wonderful time to visit is in fall. You may wish to choose a tour that aligns with Oktoberfest!

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• Spend a day exploring Salzburg's historic past and charming old town.
• Enjoy a walking tour of Lucerne's Altstadt (Old Town).

Tour Linderhof Palace and its beautiful gardens.

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Witness the creation of Alpine music during an alphorn and yodeling demonstration.

Relax and unwind with two leisurely 4-night stays.

Experience a Tyrolean Folklore show in Innsbruck.

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• Savor lunch at the 1,200-year-old St. Peter's Restaurant, Austria's oldest.

Experience a fondue lunch in a picturesque alpine town.

Dine on Tyrolean cuisine at a local restaurant.

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• Linderhof Palace
• Tyrolean Folklore Show

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Enjoy 3 nights in Vienna, Austria’s capital city. Walk in the footsteps of the greatest composers and allow the soft melodies of classical music to lull you into a time gone by. See the city with a local guide, visiting popular sights by means of public transportation. You’ll also have a full day to yourself – giving you ample opportunities to explore the Hapsburg-era museums and grab a slice of famous Sachertorte. Hosted You’re accompanied by a Tour Manager part of the time, for some guided excursions. The rest of the time, you’re at leisure to explore the destination your own way.

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• Transfer to Vienna, the largest city in Austria. As the country’s capital, Vienna is home to age-old traditions and well-known heritage. It was the former center of the Habsburg Empire, as well as the home for historical figures such as Freud, Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss.
• Start your morning on a city tour with a local guide. You’ll make your way through the city like the locals do – on public transportation – and stop to visit Vienna’s most popular sights. Visit the 12th-century St. Stephen's Cathedral, standing at nearly 450-feet tall and featuring an eye-catching mosaic roof. Enjoy time in the afternoon to explore on your own. Gather in the evening for a dinner and classical music concert, highlighting the works of Austrian-born Mozart and Strauss.
• The day is yours. With your free time, consider visiting the legendary Schönbrunn Palace, former residence of the Habsburgs and containing more than 1,000 rooms. Or maybe you’ll spend the day exploring the museum at Belvedere Palace, home to Gustav Klimt’s famous painting The Kiss. Or you could even grab a slice of Sachertorte in a Viennese café. No matter how you spend your day, soak in the Austrian culture and experience the best of this capital city.
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Enjoy the splendor of pure nature while gliding over a clear landscape in panoramic gondolas and spectacular cable cars. Ascend Pilatus via a unique excursion on the steepest railway of the world with a gradient of 48%. Upon arrival at the top, soak in the magnificent Alpine view from 7,000 feet above sea level. During leisure time at the summit, stroll the walkway for views from a different vantage point, or enjoy Swiss culinary delights on your own in one of the various restaurants (lunch is not included). Return back down the mountain by panoramic gondola for yet another bird’s eye view.

Spend a day exploring Salzburg's historic past and charming old town.

Enjoy a walking tour of Lucerne's Altstadt (Old Town).

Savor lunch at the 1,200-year-old St. Peter's Restaurant, Austria's oldest.

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Across the Alps by train: a feast of scenery from Switzerland to Austria

After starting in London, this itinerary takes in Lake Geneva, the Austrian Tirol, and the heights of the Zugspitze in Bavaria, with stunning views all the way

A brace of fine Swiss lakes, glorious mountain views and some of Europe’s most comfortable trains are all good reasons to head for the Alps. It’s a region where few trains require advance reservations, so you can really take advantage of the freedom to roam. Lake Geneva is a good first goal on a one-week trip. Take the 07.31 Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris, then transfer from the Gare du Nord to the Gare de Lyon for the midday Lyria train to Lausanne . It’s a shade over seven hours from London to the shores of Lake Geneva, where a top accommodation choice is not in Lausanne itself but in the small village of Grandvaux, perfectly positioned above the Lavaux vineyards, with glorious views across the lake to the Alps beyond.

Philippe and Raymonde Delessert have brought a touch of real style to the Auberge de la Gare (doubles from £140 B&B) since they took over this fine auberge in 2008. It’s perfect for rail travellers – a stone’s throw from the station platform in Grandvaux and just 12 minutes from Lausanne on twice-hourly local trains. Relax on the terrace with a glass of the local chasselas white wine and dine on fresh perch from the lake.

Grandvaux is not a spot you’ll want to leave too quickly. Guests receive a travel card giving free transport on trains and buses for a day throughout the Unesco-listed Lavaux vineyards and the Montreux Riviera region , so make the most of that day. It’s a short hop on the train from Grandvaux to Chexbres village (22 minutes with a change at Puidoux), from where it’s a stunning two-hour walk down through gently graded vineyard tracks to Saint-Saphorin.

Make time for a light lunch at L’Auberge de L’Onde in Saint-Saphorin, before hopping on the train for the 20-minute ride to Veytaux-Chillon, by the 12th-century, lakeshore Château Chillon , made famous by Byron, whose poem The Prisoner of Chillon set the castle on the road to stardom. From the pier adjacent to the chateau, you can join the boat for the 90-minute cruise back to Lausanne .

Day three, and it’s time to take to the rails again, starting with a short ride along the lakeshore to Montreux (sit on the right for grand views of Lake Geneva). In Montreux, join the magnificent Golden Pass route which runs north-east via Gstaad and Interlaken to Lucerne. This is perhaps the finest six-hour journey in the Alps, with many rail connoisseurs rating the route as superior to even the celebrated Glacier Express. The beauty of this trip is in its tantalising mix of landscapes, ranging from neck-craning glimpses of snowy peaks to serene, green valleys and still lakes.

If you don’t mind a longer day, stop off for lunch in the stylish resort of Gstaad or for afternoon tea in Interlaken. Or even choose one of the (more expensive) departures from Montreux that has a belle époque restaurant car in tow. And for a deliciously eccentric one-hour stop, it’s hard to beat the station at Brünig-Hasliberg, which has a remarkable bric-a-brac emporium on the platform.

A good base for a two-night stay in Lucerne is the Hotel des Alpes (doubles from £171 B&B). For a perfect day out from Lucerne, take a trip on one of the historic paddle steamers that ply the lake (lakelucerne.ch). The round trip to Flüelen takes just under six hours, but it’s easy to extend the day by stopping off at the various villages around the lake. Rütli is a firm favourite for walks, views and a dose of Swiss history. It was in Rütli that the Swiss Confederation was founded.

It’s day five, and a chance for a border-hopping train trip to Mittenwald. It’s a six-hour journey with changes of train at Zurich and Innsbruck. The route takes in four countries: Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria and Germany, along the way traversing the famous Arlberg railway through the Austrian Tirol. The Arlberg line climbs through formidable Alpine scenery to more than 1,300 metres. The railway brought civilisation to this remote terrain. Early guidebooks recall how, before the railway, travellers perished on the Arlberg, their corpses left to rot by the side of the path with birds pecking at their eyes. Break your journey for a couple of hours at Innsbruck station (where there are good left-luggage facilities) to explore the Tirolean capital.

Picturesque Mittenwald oozes homely Bavarian charm and a thriving violin-making industry. The Hotel Rieger (doubles from £120 B&B, hotel-rieger.de) is a good place to relax for a day or two, and you may want to stretch your legs in the hills just west of the town where there are walks to suit all levels. If you want to venture higher, it’s an easy (though not cheap) excursion from Mittenwald to the Zugspitze summit – take the local train to Garmisch (25 minutes) where a rack railway climbs to the peak of Germany’s highest mountain. The Zugspitze railway defies gravity to whisk travellers through precipitous terrain, with remarkable views across a great swathe of the Bavarian Alps. From the summit, there is an equally remarkable view south across the Austrian Tirol.

From Mittenwald, it’s a longish day’s journey back to London, but it is possible to do it in as little as 12 hours, bringing to a close a seven-day journey covering seven countries with a feast of fine scenery along the way.

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Book one-way tickets from London to Lausanne from just £70 per person on Loco2 . For the other rail journeys in this itinerary, your best bet is the Interrail Global Pass valid for any three days within a month. Those valuable “pass days” should be used for journeys from Grandvaux to Lucerne, Lucerne to Mittenwald and Mittenwald to London. The beauty of the Interrail Pass is absolute flexibility. After the outward journey to Lausanne, the only train that must be prebooked is the Brussels to London Eurostar , where there’s a special passholder fare of £26.50. The pass itself is £189pp, with discounts for under-28s or over-60s (and it’s free for kids under 12). Even when you’re not using your pass for rail travel, you can buy half-price Interrail fares on the boat trips on Lake Geneva and Lake Lucerne.

Nicky Gardner is the co-author of Europe by Rail: The Definitive Guide ( £15.99) and co-editor of Hidden Europe magazine

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Travel via the scenic routes from Germany to Austria and the highlights of Switzerland

This amazing train trip is covering popular attractions and landscapes of the most beautiful cities and areas of Germany, Austria and the Swiss Alps.

Germany and Austria impress with its magnificent palaces, churches and cathedrals. Its history is shaped by emperors and kings and still characterises these countries. In contrast, Switzerland has impressive mountains and an incomparable landscape.

Day 1 – Arrival in Munich

From parks and beer gardens to museums, historical sites and massive stores, there’s something for everyone who visits Munich. If you seek the finest beers, the most idyllic views, eco-parks, amazing cuisine, mind-blowing art collections or you just wish to sit in the midst of really great people, a trip to the Bavarian capital is all you need. Explore the city, stop at the Platzl for a beer.

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Nymphenburg palace in Munich, Germany © L. Lutz

Day 2 – Day at leisure in Munich

Almost all of Munich’s major landmarks can be reached on foot from Marienplatz an ideal starting point for sightseeing around the city. You might just begin with witnessing the Glockenspiel (carillon housed in the Town Hall).

Built in the 15th century, the gothic “Cathedral of Our Lady” or Frauenkirche in German, was and is an unmistakable symbol of the city. But not everyone knows that the Frauenkirche serves as the final resting place of Emperors and Kings and that the Devil himself is said to have visited the church. The 500-year-old brick building is the seat of the Archbishop of Munich and Freising. Visitors can climb one of the cathedral’s two 100-meter towers for spectacular views over the city.

Travel back in time to the age of the Bavarian monarchy at Nymphenburg Palace : the extensive park with its pavilions, promenades along the palace canals, enormous fountains, magnificent flower gardens and, of course, impressive palace buildings is a source of fascination for Munich natives and tourists alike. In addition to the rooms inside the castle, which were designed by the best sculptors, painters and plasterers of the time, you can visit several museums housed in the palace itself, including the Museum of Man and Nature and the Museum of Nymphenburg Porcelain. Easily you could spend a whole day there.

German “Gemütlichkeit” and traditional beer drinking rituals are paramount at the Hofbräuhaus on the Platzl. The regional cuisine, music, folk dances, waiters in costume and historic atmosphere draw thousands of Munich natives and visitors from all over the world every day.

Day 3 – Munich-Salzburg

The train brings you in less than 2 hours to Salzburg, the next exciting destination.

Mirabell garden in Salzburg

The historic city center of Salzburg: a walk through the centuries The vibrant flair and special charm of Salzburg can best be experienced by taking a leisurely stroll through the historical downtown district. In fact, Salzburg’s “Old City” lends itself perfectly to exploration on foot. The river Salzach actually divides it into two halves: the right side, including the Linzergasse, Platzl and Steingasse, and the left side. It is this left side, the older section of the city, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list, also incorporating the Kaiviertel district as well as Festungsberg and Moenchsberg mountains.

The surrounding hills shape the face of the Old City, adding to its already captivating charm. Enthroned on the Festungsberg, high above Salzburg, is the emblem of this city, Hohensalzburg Fortress, built in the year 1077. You can either make your way up there on foot, or simply take a comfortable ride on the funicular. The left bank of the Salzach is also world famous for the Getreidegasse, where you will discover the house where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born. The city owes much of its identity as a metropolis of music and the arts to this musical wunderkind.

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Day 4 – Day at leisure in Salzburg

You figured it out the day before, there is so much to see. Do not miss to visit the impressive cathedral, the Mozart birth house and the Dom Quartier. The Mirabell Gardens invite for a stroll.

Experience “The Sound of Music” in Salzburg Fans agree: Salzburg is THE “Sound of Music” city! Not only did the real Trapp family once lived here, this movie classic was also filmed in and around the city. Roam in the footsteps of Julie Andrews as she performed the role of Maria von Trapp!

There is a project for a “Sound of Music” museum in Salzburg. But until this museum opens its doors, there are countless other opportunities to immerse yourself in the movie. The “Sound of Salzburg Dinner Show” promises an entertaining evening: After a dinner accompanied by live music, guests are treated to a selection of the movie’s most famous hits. Do you love the scene where Maria and the children put on a puppet show with dancing marionettes? If so, be sure to visit a “Sound of Music” performance at the Marionette Theater in Salzburg!

Day 5 – Salzburg-St. Moritz

The train will bring you from Austria to Switzerland. Enjoy the ride through green valleys and mountain ranges.

St. Moritz hardly needs an introduction. This “capital of light” at an altitude of 1,815 m level hosted two Olympic winter games. It also has the world’s only bobsleigh run with natural ice. In summer, the area with the upper Engadin lakes and surrounding mountains is a paradise for hikers and landscape lovers.

Upon arrival at St. Moritz there is some time to explore the town. You will notice the many boutique shops with beautiful clothing, accessories and watches. We also recommend a stroll to the lake, so you will enjoy the high alpine air.

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St. Moritz is located on the lake © Engadin St. Moritz Tourismus / Christof Sonderegger

Day 6 – Day at leisure in St. Moritz

Today you can enjoy the choice of several excursions in all directions. Whether you backtrack towards the Bernina Pass and ride the Diavolezza cable car for a view of the “Festival Hall of the Alps”, or the even higher Piz Corvatsch , these excursions are all included (only in summer). Our recommendation is to safe the ride up to the Muottas Muragl for the evening. Reserve your table in advance and enjoy dinner at sunset! Winter tourism – the result of a legendary bet In the autumn of 1864, the story goes, Johannes Badrutt sat by the fire in Kulm Hotel in St. Moritz with four English holiday guests. He enthused about the St. Moritz winter idyll – a snow-blanketed landscape basking in sunshine with mild temperatures during the day, “a paradise on earth.” The Englishmen did not believe him since they knew the dark, cold English winters all too well. This conversation led to the legendary bet: Badrutt suggested that the four should return in December, and if they did not enjoy their stay, he would reimburse the travel expenses. The Englishmen returned – and stayed until Easter. Badrutt won his bet and winter tourism was launched.

Day 7 – St. Moritz-Glacier Express-Zermatt

After the Swiss breakfast buffet (included with all overnights), you will experience the train trip in the world famous Glacier Express to Zermatt.

The Glacier Express on the Albula line heading for St. Moritz

From St. Moritz via Chur, the panoramic trip leads over 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels over the Swiss Alps to Zermatt and the Matterhorn. The Glacier Express winds its way through remote valleys, past sheer rock faces, idyllic mountain villages, over the Landwasser viaduct and through the Rhine gorge, the Grand Canyon of Switzerland. It scales the highest point of its journey at the Oberalp Pass with ease at 2,033 metres. Thanks to the large panoramic windows, a clear view of numerous summits, deep gorges and the UNESCO World Heritage sites “Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch” and “Rhaetian Railway in the Albula/Bernina landscapes” is guaranteed. The menus are prepared freshly in the on-board kitchen and served to you at your seat.

Zermatt is a car free village. All transport within the village is done by electric cars or sometimes even horse carriages. Zermatt is famous because of the Matterhorn, which was climbed for the first time in 1865. The first climb, however, was overshadowed by the tragedy on the descent when 4 of the 7 climbers died because one of them slipped. The Matterhorn museum shows the broken rope…

Enjoy the evening in the cosy town and a great choice of fine restaurants of all kinds.

Overnight in Zermatt

Day 8 – Excursion Gornergrat

The cogwheel railway takes you to the Gornergrat (3,089 m). This magnificent viewpoint, not only has one of the best views of the Matterhorn, but also shows you the greatest collection of the highest glacier covered peaks of Switzerland.

The Matterhorn reflects in the Riffelsee near the Gornergrat

If the weather is good, a short hike to the Lake Riffel is recommended. The Matterhorn mirrors in this lake and it makes a perfect photo and selfie spot.

Day 9 – Zermatt-Interlaken

It is well worth to set your alarm about 30 minutes before sunrise and see the Matterhorn illuminated in all kinds of orange light. The light changes practically every minute!

Now it is time to say farewell to the Matterhorn. Via the 34 km long newly built Loetschberg base tunnel you will reach Interlaken in the heart of the Bernese Oberland. After check-in at your hotel, you can explore Interlaken with its famous “Hoeheweg” (promenade) facing the Jungfrau mountain. Another possibility is a ride with the Harder funicular to the viewpoint above Interlaken. You can get a good overview of Interlaken and see why it is called this way. Interlaken is Latin for „between the lakes“.

Overnight in Interlaken

Day 10 – Excursion Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe

Today’s full day excursion takes you up to a unique, high alpine glacier world. You will reach Europe’s highest altitude railway station (3,454 m) aboard the legendary Jungfrau Railway. This mountain railway was built back in the late 19th century and opened on August 1, 1912. Originally the engineers planned to reach the summit of the Jungfrau (4,158 m), however in 1912 the financials did not permit to go on with the construction and consequently World War I put an end to the project. Now the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe is the highest railway station and the highlight of every tour through Switzerland.

Jungfraujoch, the Sphinx observatory

On December 5, 2020 the new Eiger Express opened and permits breathtaking views to the Eiger North Face. This very steep wall is one of the most difficult climbs in the Alps. It was the greatest climbing challenge in the 1930’s. Numerous stories about these climbs and fatal accidents can be told.

At the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe you can see the longest glacier of the Alps, the Aletsch Glacier, 22 km long! For instance, you can hike over the glacier to the nearby Moenchsjoch hut. Don’t miss the view from the Sphinx terrace, which can be reached by one of the fastest elevators in Switzerland. Subsequently, you can pay a visit to the Ice Palace and go inside the glacier and see the sculptures, in order to complete your visit.

Day 11 – Interlaken-Lucerne

The Luzern Interlaken Express, the red train which is part of the GoldenPass Line, brings you to your next destination.

Enjoy the trip in the fully air conditioned panoramic train. A restaurant car is located in the middle of the train for hot and cold meals, beverages and snacks. 5 lakes „pass by“ on your train trip to Interlaken. Especially the first one, Lake Brienz, is extremely beautiful.

Upon arrival at Lucerne there is some time to explore the beautiful city. Of course, you can visit the historic district with the famous Chapel Bridge. Also, the narrow streets are worthwhile a stroll and the Lion Monument is close by. Next to the Lion Monument the Glacier Garden can be visited. Lucerne was covered by a glacier 10,000 years ago and the traces are still visible. The city is beautifully located on the Lake Lucerne and therefore a boat cruise in the afternoon is also highly recommended. In summer there are evening cruises so you can enjoy the sunset.

Overnight in Lucerne

Day 12 – Day at leisure in Lucerne

You have many options to spend this day in the Lucerne area. Here are some suggestions: Mt. Pilatus round trip: A perfect excursion which includes boat, mountain cogwheel railway, cable car, gondola and bus. The highlight is the traverse of Mt. Pilatus. From the summit the panorama of alpine mountains and lakes will impress you. Mt. Titlis or Mt. Stanserhorn : These destinations are easily reached by train. Both have their own special attractions. Mt. Rigi , the queen of the Alps: Like Mt. Pilatus, this is also a round trip that includes different modes of transportation.

So many choices … But they are all well worth a visit.

Day 13 – Individual Departure

It is time to say goodbye after you have experienced Austria and the Swiss Alps. You will take home a bucket full of memories.

You can end the tour at any Swiss airport or border station.

Munich, Salzburg and Swiss Alps route

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Contrasts of Switzerland (8 Days)

Well coordinated and tour director was fabulous. Wonderful way to see the beauty of Switzerland but would have liked an additional layover day in Lake Geneva.

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Beautiful scenery. Hotel proximity to train stations was generally good. 3 star rooms varied greatly, from very good to average. Sizes of rooms varied the most. Bathrooms were generally newly refurbished.

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Alpine Splendor: Switzerland and Austria

The towering peaks of the Alps serve as the stunning backdrop for our Swiss and Austrian exploration.  As our small group discovers mountain villages and European cities, rides the famed Glacier Express , cruises on glassine lakes, and ascends snowcapped summits, borders disappear and the region’s history – and beauty – enchant one and all.

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From $6,292

Small Group Highlights

• Lovely Lucerne, including  Kapellbrücke  covered bridge
• Cogwheel train to Mt. Pilatus
• Famed  Glacier Express  Alpine train route
• Gornergratbahn  railway with views of the Matterhorn
• Private Lake Lugano cruise
• Visit to Bellinzona’s Castelgrande, a UNESCO site
• Alfresco  grotto  lunch
• Tour and tasting at a Swiss winery
• Baroque Old Town of Salzburg
• Eagle’s Nest, a Nazi clifftop retreat
• Medieval Hohensalzburg, one of Europe’s finest castles
• Intimate classical music concert

Day-by-Day Itinerary

The Swiss-Chalet Merlischachen stands just a short drive from Lucerne and directly on the shores of Lake Lucerne, offering guests a view of the water and its mountainous surroundings.  The hotel’s amenities include a traditional Swiss restaurant, lakeside bar and lounge, sauna and spa with massage services (for a fee), laundry and dry-cleaning service (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access.  Guest rooms are located in the Schloss-hotel building of the hotel, which features a rooftop terrace and park on the lake.  All rooms have private bath with hair dryer, lake view, minibar, in-room safe, TV, and phone.  Please note: The hotel does not offer air conditioning in guest rooms.

Tucked into the northwest corner of the walkable mountain town of Zermatt, Resort Hotel Alex offers a comfortable stay with incredible views of the surrounding Alps.  This cozy, lodge-style hotel presents a traditional façade, but offers a wide range of state-of-the-art amenities.  In addition to a variety of dining and drinking options, the Alex offers a large indoor grotto-style swimming pool, full spa and sauna with a range of treatments (some at additional cost), fitness center, tennis and squash courts, outdoor terrace and lounge amid landscaped gardens, laundry and dry-cleaning services (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access.  Each guest room has private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, TV, and phone. Please note: Due to its elevation and generally cool Alpine climate, this hotel does not offer air-conditioned guest rooms.

Situated on a quiet street in a pedestrian area of Lugano, the Luganodante Hotel sits just a five-minute walk from the town’s namesake lake.  After a 2020 renovation, the hotel now includes a bistro and cocktail bar inspired by famed alchemist Nicolas Flamel, lobby snack corner with tea and coffee, laundry and dry-cleaning service (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access.  Air-conditioned guest rooms include private bath with hair dryer, tea- and coffee-making facilities, minibar with complimentary soft drinks, TV, and phone.

A true Alpine lodge with wonderful views of the town of Seefeld and its surrounding peaks, Hotel Seelos offers modern amenities in a comfortable mountain setting.  The hotel sits just a short walk from Seefeld’s main street, the Olympiastrasse, named in honor of the several Winter Olympics competitions held here.  The hotel has a restaurant and bar, and includes a sauna and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access.  Guest rooms are decorated with Alpine touches and have balconies with views of the Alps, private bath with hair dryer, TV, and phone.  Please note: The hotel does not offer air conditioning in guest rooms.

Imlauer Hotel Pitter Salzburg was extensively renovated in 2014 after being originally opened in 1864.  Located in Salzburg’s New Town, the hotel sits a short walk away from the Mirabell Palace and Garden and a 10-minute walk from the historic Old Town.  Amenities include a beer cellar, a rooftop restaurant and bar, fitness center, sauna, laundry and dry-cleaning services (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet service.  Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, tea- and coffee-making facilities, TV, and phone.

Guests will have the opportunity to be in Salzburg during this classical music and performing arts festival (no formal activities planned).

Tour Price Includes

• Round-trip air transportation from listed cities
• 12 nights’ accommodations in Superior First Class and First Class hotels
• 22 meals: 12 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 7 dinners
• Extensive sightseeing as described, including all entrance fees
• Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director
• Private motorcoach transportation throughout your trip
• Luggage handling for one bag per person
• Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers, airport and hotel porters, and all drivers
• $100 frequent traveler credit towards your next Odysseys Unlimited tour ($200 after 3 tours; $300 after 10 tours)

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Vienna – On Your Own

Savor an unstructured stay in this city of arts and culture. Music, opera, and museums abound.

Post-Tour Extension Price Includes

• Rail transportation Salzburg/Vienna
• 3 nights’ accommodations at Hotel Kaiserhof (First Class)
• 3 meals: 3 breakfasts
• Vienna city orientation tour with local guide
• Transfer from rail station and to airport

Accommodations

The stylish, family-owned Hotel Kaiserhof sits in a convenient location near the center of Vienna, offering a perfect location from which to explore this cultural gem of a city.  The hotel’s history stretches back to its founding in 1896 when it was one of the first hotels in Europe to offer an elevator, central heat, running water, and electricity; it has long been known as one of Vienna’s finest hotels.  Amenities include a bar, fitness center, sauna, steam bath, laundry and dry-cleaning service (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access.  Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, tea- and coffee-making facilities, in-room safe, minibar, TV, and phone.

Tour Directors

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"Angel was a great tour guide. He was always eager to share his knowledge of Switzerland and Austria with an interesting manner, as well as a great sense of humor.”

Bill & Jan Tecklenburg Broomfield, CO

“Sabine was experienced, knowledgeable, and fun!”

Donna Willson Brewster MA

“Her personality was fun-loving and entertaining, all the while being extremely professional and detail oriented…Outstanding tour director.”

Steven & Marie Olson Normandy Park, WA

“This was our 7 th Odysseys tour and we would rate Gabe at the top of our list.”

Allan Bauer Hackensack, NJ

“Thanks to Max our tour was even better. His knowledge and caring personality made the trip. Keep him on your guide list. He’s the best.”

Lee Ann Rippentrop Minneapolis, MN

“He was the best tour guide we have ever experienced on a trip.”

Lynn & David Hall Tulsa, OK

"She was the best as she seemed to enjoy the daily trip experiences as much as we did. Gave clear information constantly; answered questions thoroughly; helped us all."

David Clark Stillwater, NY

“Raffe was exceptional! He has great knowledge to share with his group. He is compassionate, caring, exceptionally funny, and full of love for his job…Tour director extraordinaire!”

Shirley Sietsema Merced, CA

“Eva was an outstanding tour director with her sense of humor & caring personality.  She made us feel like part of a family.”

Charlotte Taggart Topeka, KS

“Chiara pays a great deal of attention to little things as well as big. I have been a tour guide in both Europe and the U.S., and she was just about the best I have ever encountered.”

Barney & Susan Milstein Portland, OR

“Sonia did an excellent job as our tour guide.  She went beyond the call of duty many times during the trip.”

Edgar & Linda Schmidt Howel, NJ

"We thoroughly enjoyed Sara as our tour guide. She made us laugh and sing and have a wonderful time. She is so full of life and enthusiasm you couldn't help but be in a great mood and have fun."

Paula Lauer Whitehouse, OH

“She was warm, welcoming, and did everything she could to make everyone’s experience enjoyable. She also tended to the special needs of some of the tour group.”

Anne & Robert Lloyd Westbrook, CT

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• Walk 2-4 miles per day, often on uneven terrain in natural settings
• High elevations on excursions to Mt. Pilatus (7,000 ft), Gornergrat (10,285 ft), Nordkette (7,401 ft), and Eagle’s Nest (6,017 ft); elevations at hotel locations are not severe (from 1,400 ft to 5,200 ft)
• Several long days of travel using multiple modes of transportation

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The Grand Train Tour of Switzerland

Imagine the spectacular alpine scenery through the panoramic "vista" windows that run from your elbow to the ceiling while you sit comfortably in your first-class Swiss rail seat. Your eyes gazing effortlessly on the beautiful Swiss Alp peaks, the sparkling lakes, lush flowered meadows, historic castles, the iconic profile of the Matterhorn, deep-cut glacial valleys, vineyards, gushing white water streams, magic mountains flanked by enormous glaciers. You'll enjoy this all in first class comfort. We will cap out with 14-15 guests on each tour. Be sure to check out our Scenic Alps by Rail FAQ  which also includes the activity level expected for this tour.   

Europe's Finest Rail System

The legendary trains of Switzerland are among the finest in the world and the Swiss have perfected making mountains accessible. Their ingenious network of trains, rack railways, trams, and funiculars easily puts you in the midst of the most spectacular glaciers in the Alps and the highest peaks in Europe.

Mountaintop Excursions

You will also get to ascend the Gornergrat above Zermatt to arrive at an alpine panorama, where you are surrounded by more 4,000-meter peaks than anywhere else in the Alps. Then you will get to ride through a tunnel in the Eiger to arrive at the Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe.

All in First-Class Comfort

Enjoy the Swiss Alps in the comfort of your first-class rail car, and in the company of Swiss rail experts. You'll discover the scenery, history, and engineering that have made Switzerland's rail system the finest and most popular in the world. We do our best to book 1st class seat reservations but please note that at times due to availabilty it is possible to ride in 2nd class.

Glacier Express and Other Scenic Journeys

You'll ride on the most legendary of alpine railway journeys— The Glacier Express —and discover the charms of other scenic routes such as the Bernina Express and the GoldenPass Line.

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Day 1 – Arrive in Lucerne -- Mt. Pilatus

Day 2 – Through the Historic Heart of Switzerland on the Gotthard Route

Day 3 – Bernina Route - Lugano past northern Lake Como to St Moritz

Day 4 – Beautiful Swiss Alps, Lakes and Vistas

Day 5 – Mountains, Meadows, and Breathtaking Scenery on the Glacier Express

Day 6 – The Matterhorn and The Surrounding Majestic Highest Peaks in Europe -- Gornergrat Cogwheel train

Day 7 – Lake Geneva and the manicured Préalps - GoldenPass Rail

Day 8 – Picture-postcard Swiss Alps scenery on the GoldenPass Rail

Day 9 – Magnificent Mountains with Aletsch Glacier Experience -- Jungfraujoch

Day 10 – Depart Zurich for onward travel

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• Ride the most legendary alpine railway journeys such as the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, the GoldenPass Line, and along the Gotthard route
• Travel in first-class comfort in panoramic cars that are air-cushioned and air-conditioned, and on all of Switzerland top scenic rail journeys
• Experience the legendary Glacier Express as it crosses 291 bridges and passes through 91 tunnels on an unforgettable journey from St. Moritz to Zermatt
• Ascend snowy Jungfrau by cog railway to Europe’s highest railway station and overlooking the Alps’ longest glacier

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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland

On the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland, panoramic trains take you to all the highlights and sights in Switzerland, year-round. Get in, lean back and enjoy – wherever you like.  

• 1,280 kilometer
• 11 large lakes
• 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• 4 official languages

Alternative section: St. Moritz – Lugano (by bus)

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Interlaken – Zweisimmen – Montreux

A panoramic ride between two worlds.

Lugano – Flüelen – Luzern

The panoramic journey by train and boat.

Luzern – St. Gallen

Over gentle hills with a view of the Alps.

Montreux – Visp – Zermatt

Up the valley to the “mountain of mountains”.

St. Gallen – Schaffhausen – Zürich

The “maritime” side of Switzerland.

St. Moritz – Tirano – Lugano

From glaciers to palm trees.

Zermatt – St. Moritz

The slowest express train in the world.

Zürich – Luzern – Interlaken

From lake to lake, from city to city.

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