Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You're arriving today to kick off your alpine adventure. After you get settled, you'll meet up with your group and start getting to know everyone before heading into the mountains across France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, and Italy.
- Day 2
Chamonix
This morning you'll explore Chamonix, the famous ski town right at the base of Mont Blanc. Spend the afternoon walking through the pedestrian streets and checking out the local shops and cafes. Later in the evening, your group will gather for dinner to celebrate the start of your trip.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Chamonix
Landmarks/POIs Mont Blanc Chamonix - Day 3
Annecy
You're heading to Annecy today, which sits at the foot of the Alps and has canals and old bridges threading through the town center. A guided walk takes you through the medieval streets and past the pastel-colored buildings. During free time, browse the outdoor market, then you'll head back to Chamonix for a relaxed evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Annecy's old medieval town
- Free time to explore Annecy's outdoor market
Landmarks/POIs Annecy - Day 4
Mont Blanc Experience
Today you pick your own adventure on Mont Blanc. Either take the cable car up to the Aiguille du Midi at over 12,600 feet for views across Europe's highest peak, or ride the vintage rack railway to the Eagle's Nest. After that, you'll take a casual walk through the valley forests.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Choice: Aiguille du Midi cable car experience (over 12,600 feet) OR Tramway du Mont Blanc rack-railway with Eagle's Nest views (7,782 feet)
- Forest stroll in the valley
Landmarks/POIs Mont Blanc Aiguille du Midi - Day 5
Chamonix to Gstaad
You're leaving Chamonix and heading to Switzerland. First stop is Barryland, where they work to preserve the history of St. Bernard dogs. Then you'll board the scenic GoldenPass train through rolling alpine meadows on your way to Gstaad. Check in at your hotel and unwind with dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Barryland foundation to learn about St. Bernard heritage
- Panoramic GoldenPass train ride through Swiss landscape
Landmarks/POIs Gstaad - Day 6
Bernese Oberland and Grindelwald
This morning you'll travel through the Bernese Oberland, the region famous for making raclette and other alpine cheeses. You stop at a local creamery to see how they make raclette, then have brunch at the farm. From there, it's on to Grindelwald, where you'll stay for two nights in this small mountain village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Brunch (Brunch at artisanal dairy farm featuring local raclette cheese)
Included Activities
- Visit artisanal creamery and raclette cheese tasting
- Brunch at dairy farm in the Bernese Oberland
Landmarks/POIs Grindelwald Mount Eiger - Day 7
Jungfraujoch
A short cogwheel train gets you to Jungfraujoch, which sits at the top of the Alps and is a UNESCO site. You'll see the three peaks of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau spread out in front of you. There's a palace carved entirely from ice where local artists have sculpted different rooms and sculptures throughout.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cogwheel train ride to Jungfraujoch
- Exploration of Jungfraujoch and views of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks
- Visit to Ice Palace with icy artwork
Landmarks/POIs Jungfraujoch Eiger Mönch Jungfrau - Day 8
Lucerne to Seefeld
You're heading to Lucerne, one of Switzerland's most beautiful lakeside cities. From there, you'll pass through Liechtenstein, the only country entirely surrounded by alpine peaks. Later you'll arrive in Seefeld, Austria for a two-night stay, with the evening free to settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Exploration of Lucerne
Landmarks/POIs Lucerne Liechtenstein Seefeld - Day 9
Seefeld
This morning you'll take a horse-drawn carriage through Seefeld to see the Tyrolean mountains and forests. Your afternoon is free to relax. If you want, there's an optional trip to nearby Oberammergau in Germany, a well-known Bavarian village famous for its Passion Play performances.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Exploration of Seefeld in horse-drawn carriage
Optional Activities
- Oberammergau optional tour in Germany including visit to Passion Play theatre and traditionally painted houses, with Tyrolean cuisine lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Seefeld Oberammergau - Day 10
Innsbruck to Brunico
You'll travel through the Bavarian Alps to reach Innsbruck. Walk around the old town and see the Golden Roof, one of the city's most recognizable landmarks. Then you're off to Italy to see the jagged limestone Dolomites. You'll end up in Brunico, a medieval town from the 1200s, for a two-night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Innsbruck's charming streets and historic old town
- Visit to the Golden Roof landmark
Landmarks/POIs Innsbruck Golden Roof Dolomites Brunico - Day 11
Dolomites and Val Badia
Today you're exploring the UNESCO-listed Dolomites and learning about the Ladin culture that's been here for centuries. You'll walk through the Val Badia valley, then visit a local alpine farm (called a maso) for traditional Ladin food and lunch. A cable car ride afterward takes you up to Rifugio Lagazuoi for views across the whole mountain range.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Ladin cuisine at alpine farm)
Included Activities
- Walking tour in Val Badia valley learning about Ladin culture
- Visit to alpine farm (maso) for local Ladin fare tasting
- Cable car ride to Rifugio Lagazuoi
- Views of Dolomites from Rifugio Lagazuoi
Landmarks/POIs Dolomites Val Badia Rifugio Lagazuoi - Day 12
Cortina and Prosecco Region
First, you're checking out Cortina, a ski town surrounded by Dolomite peaks. Later you'll head to the Prosecco wine region and visit a vineyard to taste the famous sparkling wine. In the evening, you'll explore the historic countryside villa where you're staying and have a farewell dinner to celebrate the friendships and memories.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner at historic countryside villa)
Included Activities
- Visit to local vineyard in Prosecco region with sparkling wine tasting
- Exploration of historic countryside villa
- Farewell dinner
Landmarks/POIs Cortina Dolomites Prosecco Region - Day 13
Departure
Your alpine adventure through France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, and Italy comes to an end today. Time to head home with memories of the mountains.
