Itinerary
- Day 1
Departure
Your tour starts today as you head out for Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria. You're on your way to Munich for Oktoberfest and the Alpine region, so pack accordingly for mountain scenery and festival crowds.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Swissotel Kursaal)
- Day 2
Bern
You'll arrive in Bern, Switzerland's capital and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The medieval Old Town is yours to explore at your own pace this afternoon. Later this evening, you'll join the group for a welcome dinner with local specialties.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner featuring local cuisine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Swissotel Kursaal)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner featuring local cuisine
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Bern's Old Town
Landmarks Bern Old Town 
- Day 3
Bern
A local guide takes you on a panoramic tour of Bern, hitting Parliament, the Bear Pit, Rose Gardens, and the gothic cathedral. After that, the rest of the day opens up. If you're interested, there's an optional funicular ride up Gurten Mountain for some nice views of the surrounding area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Swissotel Kursaal)
Included Activities
- Panoramic sightseeing tour of Bern led by local guide
- Visit Bundeshaus (Swiss Parliament)
- Visit Bear Pit
- Visit Rose Gardens
- Visit gothic cathedral
Optional Activities
- Ride Gurtenbahn funicular railway up Gurten Mountain (2,574 feet / 858 meters)
Landmarks Bundeshaus (Swiss Parliament) Bear Pit Rose Gardens Bern Cathedral Gurten Mountain - Day 4
Bern
You'll travel to Habkern, a mountain village near Interlaken, for a workshop where local craftspeople show you how alphorns are made and you get to try one yourself. Next comes a yodeling demonstration, then fondue lunch. By afternoon you're back in Bern with time to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Fondue lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Swissotel Kursaal)
Included Activities
- Tour of alphorn workshop with local workshop owner
- Alphorn playing experience
- Professional yodeling demonstration
- Fondue lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks Habkern - Day 5
Bern to Lucerne
Today takes you to Lucerne for a walking tour of the historic Old Town. You'll see the Chapel Bridge, Water Tower, Town Hall, Jesuit Church, and the Lion Monument. There's an optional Mount Pilatus tour if you want, otherwise spend your free afternoon as you like. You'll head back to Bern for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at one of Bern's great restaurants)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (AC Hotel by Marriott)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Lucerne Altstadt (Old Town) led by local guide
- Visit Chapel Bridge (1333)
- Visit Water Tower
- Visit Renaissance-style Town Hall
- Visit Baroque Jesuit Church
- Visit Lion Monument
Optional Activities
- Mount Pilatus optional tour ($133.00 pp) - Panoramic gondolas, spectacular cable cars, ascent via steepest railway in the world (48% gradient), summit views from 7,000 feet, walkway exploration, optional dining at summit restaurants (lunch not included), descent by panoramic gondola
Landmarks Chapel Bridge Water Tower Town Hall Jesuit Church Lion Monument Mount Pilatus 
- Day 6
Bern to Innsbruck
You'll travel through Liechtenstein, stopping to walk around Vaduz's charming Old Town streets. From there it's on to Innsbruck where you can pick between two guided walks: one covering the city's history and main attractions, or another focusing on unique architecture and the famous ski jump.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (AC Hotel by Marriott)
Included Activities
- Visit Liechtenstein - explore Mitteldorf (Old Town) and Stadtle (center of Vaduz)
- Choice of guided walking tour: Innsbruck history and culture tour with local guide covering Maria-Theresien-Strasse, Hofburg, and Golden Roof OR architectural tour focusing on Innsbruck's unique structures including famous ski jump
Landmarks Vaduz Old Town Maria-Theresien-Strasse Hofburg Golden Roof Innsbruck Ski Jump 
- Day 7
Innsbruck to Salzburg to Innsbruck
Driving through the Austrian countryside, you'll reach Salzburg for a guided walking tour. You'll see Mirabell Gardens from The Sound of Music, the Getreidegasse where Mozart was born, and other highlights. Lunch happens at St. Peter's Restaurant, which has been run by monks for over 1,200 years. After returning to Innsbruck, you'll have free time in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delightful lunch at the 1,200-year-old St. Peter's Restaurant, the oldest in Austria and still owned by the monks)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (AC Hotel by Marriott)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Salzburg led by local guide
- Visit Mirabell Gardens
- Visit Getreidegasse
- Lunch at St. Peter's Restaurant (1,200-year-old establishment, Austria's oldest, still owned by monks)
Landmarks Mirabell Gardens Getreidegasse 
- Day 8
Innsbruck to Munich
An expert guide takes you through Linderhof Palace with its Versailles inspired rooms. Then you'll visit Ettal Abbey, a 14th-century Benedictine monastery, touring the Basilica and doing a brewery tour with tastings. Back in Innsbruck, you'll catch a Tyrolean folklore show hosted by a well-known local musical family.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Tyrolean cuisine at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Eurostars Grand Central Hotel)
Included Activities
- Tour Linderhof Palace with expert guide
- Tour Ettal Abbey Basilica
- Brewery tour at Ettal Abbey with tastings
- Tyrolean folklore show hosted by local musical family
Landmarks Linderhof Palace Ettal Abbey - Day 9
Munich Oktoberfest
You're at Oktoberfest in Munich today. This traditional folk festival dating back to the 1800s is packed with lively music, authentic costumes, rides, and Bavarian food. Your reserved tent gives you a spot to celebrate with drinks, games, and people from all over.
Included Activities
- Munich Oktoberfest celebration in reserved tent
- Celebrate with drinks, games, and friendly locals
Landmarks Oktoberfest 
- Day 10
Munich
Your tour concludes today in Munich. It's time to head home after experiencing the Alps, charming Swiss and Austrian cities, and the energy of Oktoberfest.
