Itinerary
- Day 1
Vienna
You'll arrive in Vienna and settle into your accommodation. This evening you get to meet your Travel Director and the other travelers at a group dinner, so it's a nice way to start things off and get to know everyone before exploring the city.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Vienna
A local guide takes you through Vienna's grand boulevards and Baroque buildings, hitting the State Opera, Hofburg Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and Parliament. After that you have free time to check out the city's famous coffee culture and cafes. If you're interested, there's an optional Viennese concert in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour with Local Specialist
- Visit State Opera
- Visit Hofburg
- Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Visit Parliament
Optional Activities
- Viennese concert at a performance venue
Landmarks/POIs State Opera Hofburg St. Stephen's Cathedral Parliament - Day 3
Vienna to Salzburg
You'll drive through the Vienna Woods and Lower Austria toward Salzburg, stopping at Melk Abbey along the way. Once in Salzburg, a local specialist walks you through the Old Town before heading to a farm outside the city for dinner with Eva Filmoser's family, a private Be My Guest experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Family dinner at Wastlbauer farm with Eva Filmoser)
Included Activities
- Visit Benedictine Melk Abbey
- Walking tour of Salzburg Old Town with Local Specialist
- Be My Guest experience at Wastlbauer farm
- Family dinner at Wastlbauer farm
Optional Activities
- Eagle's Nest Tour and Bavarian Alps - €63.00
- Lake and Mountain Tour - €39.00
- Viennese Dinner with Musical Entertainment - €63.00
Landmarks/POIs Benedictine Melk Abbey - Day 4
Salzburg to Innsbruck
Heading into Tyrol's mountains, you'll stop at Swarovski Crystal World on the way to Innsbruck. Once there, see Emperor Maximilian I's Golden Roof, St. James Cathedral, and the Olympic ski jump perched in the surrounding peaks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Swarovski Crystal World
- View Golden Roof
- Visit St. James Cathedral
- View Olympic ski jump
Optional Activities
- Dinner and Viennese Concert - €103.00
- Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens - €47.00
Landmarks/POIs Swarovski Crystal World Golden Roof St. James Cathedral - Day 5
Innsbruck
You have the full day to yourself in Innsbruck. Wander around the city's central sites, learn about Tyrol's history and culture, or just relax and take in the Alpine views surrounding the city from different angles.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 6
Innsbruck to St. Moritz
After crossing into Switzerland, you'll travel through the Engadine Valley to St. Moritz. The afternoon is yours to explore the landscape around town or ride the Bernina line train if that appeals to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Bernina Pass Discovery train journey with local refreshments - Fr.75.00
- Day 7
St. Moritz to Zermatt
You'll drive via Maloja Pass with views of Lake Como before reaching Lake Maggiore and the town of Stresa. There's an option to visit the Borromean Islands, and then you continue toward Zermatt through Simplon Pass. Dinner happens back at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore Stresa
Optional Activities
- Discover the Borromean Islands - €45.00
Landmarks/POIs Lake Como Lake Maggiore - Day 8
Zermatt
This day is yours in Zermatt. Spend it breathing in the crisp mountain air, taking in the views, or consider an optional trip up to Klein Matterhorn for even better panoramic views of the surrounding peaks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Klein Matterhorn Excursion - Fr.119.00
Landmarks/POIs Matterhorn - Day 9
Zermatt to Montreux
Moving through the Rhône Valley toward Lake Geneva, you'll stop for photos at Chillon Castle. From there you follow the lake shore to Montreux, which sits nicely between snow-covered peaks and vineyard terraces on the slopes above.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Photo stop at Chillon Castle
Optional Activities
- Zermatt Dinner Experience - Fr.86.00
- Klein Matterhorn Excursion - Fr.119.00
Landmarks/POIs Chillon Castle Lake Geneva - Day 10
Montreux to Lucerne
Traveling via Bern, you head to Interlaken in the shadow of the Jungfrau, then cross Brünig Pass to reach Lucerne on the lake. There you'll see the historic wooden Chapel Bridge and visit the Lion Monument, which honors Swiss Guards.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- View Chapel Bridge
- Visit Lion Monument
Optional Activities
- Lake Geneva Cruise with Meal - Fr.94.00
- Chaplin's World and Lake Geneva Cruise - Fr.66.00
Landmarks/POIs Chapel Bridge Lion Monument Jungfrau - Day 11
Lucerne
You have a full day to walk through Lucerne's medieval streets with their colorful murals and historic buildings. Wander the Old Town at your own pace, grab a leisurely lunch, or take an optional mountain excursion for views over the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Swiss Folklore Evening and Dinner - Fr.99.00
- Day 12
Lucerne to Zurich
You'll head to Zurich and see its historic center including Munster Bridge, Paradeplatz, and Lindenhof Square. A guided social-impact walking tour takes you through the old town, and later there's a final group dinner to celebrate the trip with everyone.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with fellow travelers)
Included Activities
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - social-impact guided walking tour of old town Zurich
- View Munster Bridge
- View Paradeplatz
- View Lindenhof Square
Optional Activities
- Mount Stanserhorn and Lake Cruise - Fr.113.00
- Swiss Countryside & Carriages - Fr.67.00
Landmarks/POIs Munster Bridge Paradeplatz Lindenhof Square - Day 13
Zurich
It's time to say goodbye to Switzerland and your travel group. Your final hotel sits near the airport, just a short walk from the terminal when you're ready to head home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
