Itinerary
- Day 1
Munich
You'll arrive in Munich and get settled at your hotel before meeting your Travel Director at 3 PM for an orientation tour. The walk takes in key spots like Feldherrnhalle, the Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach, and the sprawling English Garden. You'll also see Hofbräuhaus, St. Peter's Church, and the busy Marienplatz before ending with a Welcome Dinner at Donisl restaurant to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner with Wine at Donisl restaurant)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Munich including Feldherrnhalle in Odeonsplatz, Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach, English Garden, Hofbräuhaus, St. Peter's Church and Marienplatz
- Welcome Dinner at Donisl restaurant
Landmarks Feldherrnhalle Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach English Garden Hofbräuhaus St. Peter's Church Marienplatz 
- Day 2
Neuschwanstein Castle
Head out to Neuschwanstein Castle with its distinctive turrets and pinnacles that inspired fairy tales. Inside you'll check out the ornately decorated rooms including the Throne Room and Lohengrin Grotto. By afternoon you're back in Munich with time to yourself, so you can pop into art galleries and museums or grab a coffee and watch the action in Marienplatz.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Neuschwanstein Castle including tour of decorated apartments, Throne Room and Lohengrin Grotto
Optional Activities
- Visit art galleries and museums in Munich
- Relax and enjoy coffee in Marienplatz
Landmarks Neuschwanstein Castle - Day 3
Munich to Salzburg to Vienna
This morning you'll cross into Austria and reach Salzburg, where a Local Expert shows you around Mirabell Palace's formal gardens, Residenzplatz, the fortress, the cathedral in the Old Town, and Mozart's birthplace on Getreidegasse. After that you continue onward to Vienna, Austria's capital, settling in for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Local Expert guided tour of Salzburg including Mirabell Palace formal gardens, Residenzplatz, city fortress, Old Town cathedral and Mozart's birthplace on Getreidegasse
Landmarks Mirabell Palace Residenzplatz Salzburg Fortress Salzburg Cathedral Mozart's Birthplace 
- Day 4
Vienna
A Local Expert leads you through Schönbrunn Palace, the imperial summer residence, where you'll see frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers, mirrors, and gilded ornaments before walking the manicured gardens. Later you'll tour Vienna's highlights including St. Charles' Church, Hofburg Palace, Parliament, and State Opera House. The afternoon is free to explore more on your own, then you'll have dinner at your choice of restaurants during a Dine-Around Evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around Evening with Wine at selection of Vienna restaurants)
Included Activities
- Private Local Expert guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace including decorated rooms and gardens
- Orientation tour of Vienna including St. Charles' Church, Hofburg Palace, Parliament and State Opera House
- Dine-Around Evening with selection of Vienna restaurants
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace St. Charles' Church Hofburg Palace Parliament State Opera House - Day 5
Vienna to St. Veit an der Glan
You'll drive through quieter parts of Austria, climbing the dramatic Semmering Pass with a stop in Kindberg to see its colorful maypole. From there the route continues south toward the border, eventually arriving at historic St. Veit an der Glan for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation of St. Veit an der Glan
- Stop in Kindberg to view the colourful maypole
Landmarks Semmering Pass Kindberg - Day 6
St. Veit an der Glan to Innsbruck to Oberammergau
The journey takes you through the High Alps and past the Dolomites to reach Innsbruck, nestled in a mountain valley. You'll explore the 14th century houses of the old town, the impressive Imperial Palace, and the Golden Roof. Then you head north to Oberammergau in the Bavarian Alps, known for hosting the Passion Play every ten years since 1634.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Innsbruck including 14th century old town houses, Imperial Palace and Golden Roof
Landmarks Dolomites Innsbruck Old Town Imperial Palace Innsbruck Golden Roof 
- Day 7
Oberammergau
The morning is yours to wander through charming Oberammergau at your own pace. In the afternoon you'll take premium reserved seats for the Passion Play, a major re-enactment of Christ's final days performed by local villagers. After a dinner break at a local restaurant, the performance continues into the evening with more scenes and storytelling.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in local restaurant before second half of Passion Play)
Included Activities
- Passion Play performance with premium reserved seats
- Dinner in local restaurant during performance intermission
Landmarks Oberammergau Passion Play Theater - Day 8
Oberammergau to St. Moritz
You'll travel to Switzerland, driving through the beautiful Engadine Valley to reach St. Moritz, the chic Alpine resort. There's time to enjoy the scenery and fresh mountain air or browse the elegant boutiques. An optional ride on the Bernina Express train is available if you want to add that to your day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation of St. Moritz including the spa quarter and glacial lake
Optional Activities
- Ride on-board the Bernina Express train
Landmarks Engadine Valley St. Moritz - Day 9
St. Moritz to Lucerne
You'll board the Glacier Express, traveling through the Swiss Alps with views of ice-capped peaks, stone villages, and green meadows. The route ascends through spiral tunnels of the Albula Pass and crosses the Landwasser Viaduct before descending through Oberalp Valley. You'll rejoin the coach at Andermatt and continue north through the Schollenen Gorge into Lucerne. Once there you'll see the Lion Monument, Jesuit Church, and Chapel Bridge.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Glacier Express train journey through Swiss Alps including Albula Pass spiral tunnels and Landwasser Viaduct crossing
- Coach transfer through Schollenen Gorge to Lucerne
- Orientation tour of Lucerne with Travel Director including Lion Monument, Jesuit Church and Chapel Bridge
Landmarks Glacier Express Train Albula Pass Landwasser Viaduct Oberalp Valley Schollenen Gorge Lion Monument Jesuit Church Chapel Bridge 
- Day 10
Lucerne
Morning time is free to explore Lucerne's 14th century covered wooden bridges, painted gables, old walls, and watchtowers. You can stroll across Chapel Bridge to the Jesuit Church or shop around the medieval streets. Later you'll take a funicular railway and cable car up Stanserhorn for a Celebration Dinner in the rotating Drehrestaurant Rondorama with 360-degree views and a glass of sparkling wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner with Wine including glass of sparkling wine at Drehrestaurant Rondorama atop Stanserhorn featuring smoked trout or Alpermagronen (Swiss Alpine Macaroni), with rotating restaurant and 360-degree views)
Included Activities
- Funicular railway and cable car to Stanserhorn summit
- Celebration Dinner with Wine at Drehrestaurant Rondorama on Stanserhorn with rotating 360-degree views
Landmarks Chapel Bridge Jesuit Church Stanserhorn Drehrestaurant Rondorama - Day 11
Lucerne to Zurich
You'll say goodbye to your travel companions and transfer to Zurich airport, arriving at 8 AM for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
