Alps Tours & Trips
Ever thought about standing where Europe's greatest peaks cut through the sky? From Chamonix, nestled under the shadow of Mont Blanc, to Zermatt, where the Matterhorn reigns supreme, and then onward to the Dolomites' jagged peaks, you'll discover Interlaken, Grindelwald, and the lofty heights of Jungfraujoch. St. Moritz, the imposing Eiger, and Alpine passes offer scenery that defines mountain majesty beyond expectations.
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Troy • traveled in June
Absolutely impressed with everything this trip had to offer. While we were not able to follow the planned itinerary due to remaining heavy snow accumulation at altitude the trip was still able to provide amazing hikes and mountain views. The meals from Rich and Sarah were on par with any high end restaurant in the area and they were very accommodating to all diets.The chalet was well kept and only a short walk away from downtown Chamonix. I felt that everyone with Exodus was a consummate professional and I would book another tour with them in a heartbeat.
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Stephen • traveled in July
Our TMB trek with Open Roads was fantastic in every way!!!
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Peggy • traveled in November
We traveled and explored a great deal. I wish our guide had accompanied us o all our experiences rather than exploring on our own. However, our guide was very attentive and assisted us with local purchases and pharmacies.
6-Day The Italian Lakes & Swiss Alps Explorer Small-Group Tour from Milan
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- The best Alps tour packages
- Travel Alps your way
- Best tour companies for Alps tours
- Popular Alps Cruise Ships
- Best places to start your Alps tour
- Alps tours for every type of group
- Top Alps travel itineraries to fit your plans
- Demographics
- Best time to visit Alps
- Contact our Alps travel experts
- What our customers ask about Alps Tours & Trips
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Hiking in the Dolomites
71 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The Dolomites exquisite. The hotel was fabulous with sensational food.”
Cherie, traveled in July
Venice leads to Dobbiaco's Hotel Tschurtschenthaler over 8 days. Hikers reach Lake Braies (1,494m), Tre Cime peaks, and Strudelkopf summit (2,307m). WWI sites on Mt Elmo (2,434m) and Brunico's Messner Mountain Museum round out the journey.
Duration 8 days Destinations Venice, Dobbiaco, Fanes-Sennes-Braies Natural Park, Moos, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Lienz, Bolzano, Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Prato Piazza Mountain Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Explore! From
- NZ$3,850
Enchanting Waters: Discovering the Lakes of Italy, Self-Drive
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Hotels were exquisite, and suggested activities were lovely. Gorgeous scenery, and fantastic locations.”
Laurie, traveled in April
Alpine trails connect Lake Ledro to Riva del Garda, with stays at premium 4-star hotels. Mountain views unfold from Pregasina, while prehistoric settlements and world-class surfing spots add variety. Suited for travelers aged 60+, offering comfortable exploration.
Duration 8 days Destinations Milan, Stresa, Lake Maggiore, Como, Bergamo, Garda, Verona Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator TUI Italia From $3,457
10% Off- NZ$3,111You save $346
4 Days Dolomites Tour - from Milan
9 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour was wonderful and our driver was amazing.”
jacqueline, traveled in July
The Three Peaks of Lavaredo and Marmolada Glacier showcase Alpine grandeur. Boutique hotels provide comfort while you visit Lake Misurina, traditional mountain villages, and cross scenic Falzarego and Fedaia passes.
Duration 4 days Destinations Milan, Verona, Pieve di Cadore, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Misurina, Corvara in Badia, Mount Marmolada, Canazei, Merano, BolzanoSee all destinations Age Range Ages 6+ Operated in English, Spanish Operator Europeando Europa From
10% Off- NZ$3,828
Mont Blanc Hiking Highlights
164 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Great food! Exceptional value.”
Erinn, traveled in June
Chamonix serves as base for Alpine highlights including Lac Blanc (7,715ft) and Aiguillette des Houches (7,500ft). Expert guides lead 6-7 hour daily walks through glacial valleys, mountain meadows, and high passes. A comfortable chalet with hot tub provides home-cooked meals.
Duration 8 days Destinations Chamonix, Les Houches, Les Contamines-Montjoie, Mont Blanc, Courmayeur, Argentiere Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From
10% Off- NZ$4,712
5 Day Nice and Monaco
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Itinerary is good, see lot.”
yanqing, traveled in August
Duration 5 days Destinations Nice, Cannes, Saint-Tropez, Monaco Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator STM Tours LLC From $2,450
30% Off- NZ$1,715You save $735
4 Days Northern Lakes Tour - from Milan
18 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Well organised, very accommodating, helpful and friendly. We will definitely be back and highly recommended Europeando to anyone wishing to visit Italy in a stress free way.”
Robyn, traveled in August
Lake Como's mountain-framed waters lead to Lake Garda's Dolomite views. Bergamo's historic Città Alta perches at 1,200 feet elevation, while Sirmione's peninsula fortress and Lake Iseo's hillside villages charm visitors. Three upscale hotel stays included.
Duration 4 days Destinations Milan, Lake Orta, Lake Maggiore, Como, Bellagio, Bergamo, Sirmione, Garda, Verona, Iseo Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Operator Europeando Europa From
30% Off- NZ$4,233
Lakes Como and Lugano showcase Alpine beauty through Mediterranean microclimates and mountain-framed waters. This relaxed 4-day tour, ideal for travelers around 60, includes Milan's Hotel NH Macchiavelli. Highlights feature Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper and cruises past lakeside villas beneath snow-capped peaks.
Duration 4 days Destinations Milan, Lake Como, Lugano Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator TUI Italia From $2,080
10% Off- NZ$1,872You save $208
Stunning French Riviera
17 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Very dependable company to travel with. Thank you for an amazing venture.”
MONIQUE, traveled in October
Alpine views greet you from La Turbie and Eze's hilltop village while staying at Pin Nice Port Hotel. Monaco's mountain-backed palace and Mediterranean coastal roads provide stunning backdrops. The tour features visits to Fragonard perfume factory and optional trips to Italian Alpine towns.
Duration 8 days Destinations Nice, Antibes, Cannes, Eze, Monaco, Saint-Tropez Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Wingbuddy From
10% Off- NZ$2,724
Highlights of Mont Blanc
10 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“If you have the weather we did you can't fail to enjoy this tour as long as you are prepared for some moderate ascents and descents.”
RogerNewton, traveled in September
The 8-day Alpine trek from Les Houches reveals the best of the Alps through daily hikes. Hotel du Bois serves as base, offering indoor pool and sauna, suitable for ages 16+. Daily walks of 10-13km include the spectacular Petit Balcon Sud trail and ascents to Lac Blanc for panoramic mountain views. Package includes 7 breakfasts and guided hikes for approx. $310 per day.
Duration 8 days Destinations Geneva, Les Houches, Mont Blanc, Chamonix Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Explore! From
10% Off- NZ$4,380
Paris & the French Riviera
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Plenty of free time with and without some excursions. Highly recommend and will utilize again!”
DONDRE, traveled in August
Duration 11 days Destinations Paris, Nice, Antibes, Cannes, Eze, Monaco, Saint-Tropez Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Wingbuddy From
10% Off- NZ$4,967
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Best places to start your Alps tour
Zurich works really well as the main starting point for Alps trips, with 13 different tour options kicking off from this easy-to-reach Swiss hub. Milan comes in second with 10 tours, Venice offers 9 different routes, while Chamonix and also Bled provide 8 and 6 starting options respectively. Looking at our booking patterns, most people lock in their Alps trip around 176 days ahead - about 6 months - which really helps during busy summer months when spots fill fast. People trying the Alps for the first time tell us guided tours work best as an introduction, since you get professional trail navigation and cultural insights that would be tough to figure out alone. More experienced visitors suggest taking 10-14 days to really get to know the region, mixing active days with time in traditional mountain towns. If you're watching your budget, May or October trips often cost less while still giving you good conditions for most activities.
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Best time to visit Alps
- Winter 2025 / 2026
Switzerland's winter rail tours really come into their own from December through March, especially around Mount Titlis. The cable car takes you up to 3,000 meters where you can try sledging and walk through the Ice Grotto - our customers particularly enjoy watching the Alps roll by from the rotating Rotair gondola. The tours linking Zurich and Lucerne work well with side trips to Grindelwald and Interlaken, where the Bernese Oberland shows off its snowy beauty. Many travelers opt for the full Swiss rail experience on the Glacier Express and GoldenPass lines, which offer exceptional views across snow-covered peaks. When conditions allow, you can join guided winter walks on cleared mountain paths.
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- Spring 2026
Spring brings a lovely balance to Alpine tours - fewer people around and mountains coming back to life. Nice's flower market is at its best in April and May, and you can take coastal walks before summer heat sets in. Our travelers tell us they love mixing glamorous Monaco with quiet moments in Villefranche sur Mer. The Italian lakes really shine now too - Lake Como's magnolias start blooming and Lake Maggiore offers clear views to snow-topped peaks. Swiss rail journeys this time of year let you catch winter's last appearance up high while spring flowers carpet the valleys.
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- Summer 2026
The Alps' summer hiking season delivers excellent walking from June through August. Our Dolomites routes cover the trails around Tre Cime, Lake Braies and also cultural stops in Dobbiaco - the perfect mix of active days and local life. Mont Blanc circuit walks average 20 kilometers daily with serious elevation gain; it's challenging but worth it when alpine meadows burst with flowers. Slovenia's Julian Alps tours combine swimming spots with Triglav National Park hikes, while Swiss itineraries use long summer days for extended exploration around Zermatt and St. Moritz. The Swiss-Italian lakes combinations are popular but book up fast according to our customers.
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- Fall / Autumn 2026
Fall is ideal for exploring the Italian lakes without summer crowds but with pleasant temperatures. Our northern tours connect Lake Orta, Maggiore, Como and also Garda - perfect for tasting prosecco in Bellagio and wandering Bergamo's medieval upper town. The French Riviera works beautifully in autumn too; our travelers enjoy Nice's old town walks and coastal boat trips in comfortable weather. The clear mountain views and changing colors make it especially good for photography at every stop. For reliable train tours in Switzerland, Cosmos really delivers on the details - their guides know the routes inside out and their scheduling runs like clockwork according to travelers who've been there. G Adventures brings something special with their CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) who do more than just guide; they create this great group feeling that makes the whole journey more meaningful. If you're looking at the Italian Lakes, TourRadar has built up a solid reputation among their customers, particularly for being quick to respond on WhatsApp when you need them. They handle all the arrangements without any fuss, which means you can focus on enjoying places like Lake Como and Maggiore. For cyclists wanting to explore Italy, Road Bike Tours Italy offers something more personal. Their guide Luca gets mentioned a lot in feedback for knowing exactly when to push the pace and when to ease off, plus he's got this way of adapting routes to match what each group needs. He knows all the quiet roads and local spots that most tourists miss entirely. These companies actually deliver on what they promise - you're getting real value rather than just fancy marketing. What makes them stand out is how they handle the practical stuff while keeping the experience genuine and personal.
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What's the best time to explore the Alps?
You'll find amazing experiences year-round but spring's really special with wildflowers everywhere and perfect hiking temps around May and June. Summer's great too especially July and August when you can tackle those high-altitude routes like our Trekking Mont Blanc that takes you through three countries France Italy and Switzerland. Fall's beautiful with all the colors changing though heads up some mountain huts on routes like the Tour de Julian Alps start closing up. Winter transforms everything from November to April and if you're into snow sports you'll love places like Zermatt where our 8 Days Switzerland Tour really comes alive.
What's the best way to find my way around the Alps?
The trails are actually really well marked with great signage and you'll get detailed maps on our self-guided tours like the Tour de Julian Alps trek and Cycle Around Julian Alps Slovenia. GPS and phone apps work great as backup but honestly having a local guide especially for tricky stuff like climbing Mt. Triglav on our Julian Alps tour makes such a difference they know all the secret spots and best routes.
How can I get around in the Alps?
Switzerland's trains are amazing they connect everything smoothly perfect for our Scenic Switzerland by Train tour. When you want those high views cable cars and gondolas are there like heading up to Gornergrat for incredible Matterhorn views or Mt. Titlis on our Swiss & Italian Escapade. Smaller places like along our Slovenia Multiactivity Week in Soca Valley you'll use buses and if you want total freedom rent a car like on our Enchanting Waters self-drive lake tour.
What local culture can I experience in the Alps?
You'll love getting hands-on with traditional culture here watch real cheese being made on our Hiking in the Dolomites tour or see how alpine farming works in Switzerland during our Country Roads tour. The village festivals are incredible too with authentic music dancing and amazing food especially during our SloveniHike Bike & Raft tour you really feel part of the local community.