12 days tour

Country Roads Of Bavaria, Switzerland & Austria (Small Group

$ 6,831 .00 USD

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Country Roads Of Bavaria, Switzerland & Austria (Small Group

This tour includes:

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Insight Vacations through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your clientโ€™s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

Meals

5 Dinner (D) 11 Breakfast (B) 1 Dinner with Wine (DW) Vienna: Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a drink, followed by a pleasant dinner with wine at a local restaurant. Innsbruck: For your dining pleasure, you are offered a selection of Innsbruckโ€™s vibrant restaurants. With drinks, a delicious 3-course dinner and Glรผhwein in abundance, your Dine-Around evening is a culinary experience not to be missed. Stanserhorn: A spectacular journey by cable car and cogwheel railway takes you to the summit. Enjoy expansive mountain views over Lake Lucerne for your dinner. Fill your glass with wine and toast to newfound friends.

Guide

From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination. Vienna: During your orientation led by your Travel Director, travel along the Ring Road to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche.

Accommodation

Stay at highly rated hotels in desirable locations offering superb service, superior rooms with comfy beds to rest in.

Transport

Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available). If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport. Enjoy the comfort of Insightโ€™s luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.

Others

Choose between two carefully selected activities Munich: Visit the Residenz, the former royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs of Bavaria. Munich: Embark on a culinary walking tour in the heart of the city. Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expertโ€™s fascinating commentary. Hotel and restaurant tips are included - youโ€™ll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels. We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door. Salzburg: Visit the house where Mozart was born in 1756. Enjoy a pianoforte demonstration and examine letters, memorabilia, and musical instruments of the great composer, plus a fascinating collection of portraits. Stans: Taste a refreshing seasonal juice at a renovated Capuchin monastery producing sustainable crops from the alpine region. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. See Feldherrnhalle in the Odeonsplatz, Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach, English Garden, Hofbrรคuhaus and Marienplatz in Munich โ€ข the church featured in โ€˜The Sound of Musicโ€™ in Mondsee โ€ข Hofburg Imperial Residence and Opera House in Vienna โ€ข Old Town, Imperial Palace and Golden Roof in Innsbruck โ€ข St. Moritz โ€ข Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge in Lucerne. Melk Abbey: Visit Melk Abbey where the Benedictine monks have been living and working since 1089. Vienna: A private, guided exploration of Schรถnbrunn Palace will have all your senses tingling. Stand beneath frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers and gilded Rococo frames where Mozart performed as a child prodigy. Neuschwanstein Castle: Visit the archetypal fairy-tale castle that allegedly inspired many of Walt Disneyโ€™s castles. Led by a local historian, walk through the magnificent halls, take in the lavish decoration and enjoy spectacular views. Oberammergau: Explore the town and see the theatre where the Passion Play has been performed since 1634. Innsbruck: The host for your visit to the Bergisel Ski Jump is a local Ski Jumper who will show you a trick or two (weather permitting). Innsbruck: Nestled amidst majestic mountains, Innsbruck is a beautiful city offering a unique combination of nature, history, and culture. Stroll the streets of the picturesque Old Town, with your Local Expert, learn about its history and admire the Baroque and Gothic architecture. St Moritz: See the spa quarter and glacial lake of this charming alpine resort. St Moritz: Travel along the route of the world-famous Glacier Express, through looping tunnels and dizzying viaducts, in the scenic heart of the Swiss Alps, on a regional train fully powered by hydroelectricity. Lucerne: See the emotive Lion Monument, Jesuit Church and Chapel Bridge. Stanserhorn: Journey to the top of Mount Stanserhorn on a panoramic, open-top cable car powered by solar energy, and enjoy spectacular views from the summit. Salzburg: Join your Local Expert to visit the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace and Residence Square - both locations used in โ€™The Sound of Music.โ€™ You will also see the imposing fortress, the immense cathedral and Mozartโ€™s birthplace on the lively Getreidegasse. Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Optional

Hidden Treasures Of Old Vienna Walk Adults โ‚ฌ30.00 A leisurely walk with an expert historian unveils the hidden squares and tucked-away corners of the old city. See the Hofburg Palace, which was the official residence of the Habsburg Empire for more than 600 years. Admire the beautiful baroque Church of St. Peterโ€™s and the Column of the Holy Trinity. See the most important House of Mozart, where "Marriage of Figaro" was composed. Finally, visit St. Stephenโ€™s Cathedral where your local expert explains its importance to Austrian culture and history. Dinner In A Country Mansion Adults โ‚ฌ63.00 Cross the Danube, passing the famous Prater Park en route to one of Austriaโ€™s most famous restaurants. Former patrons include Napoleon, the Emperor Franz Joseph, Liz Taylor and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Once through the door of this historic country mansion youโ€™re transported to a different world! Old memorabilia, autographed photos and other paraphernalia cover the ceilings, walls and even the restrooms. Choose from traditional Austrian fare, enjoy unlimited drinks and be serenaded by musicians at your table. A fun-filled experience never to be forgotten! Gala Viennese Concert Adults โ‚ฌ59.00 Enjoy a wonderful concert of Viennese Classical music performed by highly acclaimed soloists and dancers. During this special evening, enjoy a glass of champagne along with some of the most famous works by Johann Strauss and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Nordkette Alps & Heritage Adults โ‚ฌ63.00 A visit to the Nordkette is an unforgettable experience - a unique combination of relaxation, natural wonder and modern architecture. Space-age stations designed by star architect, Zaha Hadid herald your journey up to Hungerburg. From here the panoramic gondola continues up to the 1,905-metre-high Seegrube, where (weather permitting) you can enjoy tremendous views of the entire Central Inn Valley and across to the Italian border. Back down in the Old Town, join your local expert to explore the heritage of the Golden Roof and the "Black Men" of Emperor Maximilian.

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Itinerary of your trip Country Roads Of Bavaria, Switzerland & Austria (Small Group

  • Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Vienna
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Welcome To Vienna

      Welcome to Vienna! Enjoy your afternoon before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers to enjoy dinner served with wine at a local restaurant.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Vienna And The Habsburgs
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Vienna And The Habsburgs

      Join our Local Expert on a private tour of Maria Theresaโ€™s magnificent Schรถnbrunn Palace and its formal gardens. Be transported to a time of opulence and extravagance, as you marvel at the intricacies of gilded Rococo frames, frescoed ceilings and crystal chandeliers. See the cityโ€™s many highlights, including St. Charlesโ€™ Church, the Hofburg Palace, Parliament and State Opera House.

  • Day 3 Day 3: On To Salzburg
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: On To Salzburg

      A short a drive through wonderful Austrian countryside leads us to Salzburg. En route, visit Melk Abbey and Mondseeโ€™s Basilica St. Michael, easily recognizable due to its appearance in โ€™Sound of Musicโ€™.

  • Day 4 Day 4: The City Of Mozart
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: The City Of Mozart

      Join your Local Expert, who will show you the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace, Residenzplatz, the cityโ€™s imposing fortress, and the immense cathedral in the Old Town. Visit Mozartโ€™s birthplace where you will enjoy a pianoforte demonstration and examine letters, memorabilia, and musical instruments of the great composer. In the evening, relish the authentic experience of Farm-to-Table dining.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Salzburg To Munich
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Salzburg To Munich

      This morning, board a boat to explore the sites of picturesque Herrenchiemesee. Visit the palace and Fraueninsel convent. Enjoy time at leisure in the gardens over lunch before continuing by boat to Gstadt. Journey by coach to Munich, home of the world-famous Oktoberfest. This evening, revel in a truly Bavarian experience as you dine at a local beerhall.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Explore Munich And Dachau Relaxed Start
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Explore Munich And Dachau Relaxed Start

      Enjoy an orientation of Munichโ€™s sites including the university, Victory Arch and the Marienplatz, where crowds gather at the Town Hall to watch the antics of the Glockenspiel. Afterwards, explore with Insight Choice. Choose to join a Local Expert for a culinary walking tour in the city centre. Alternatively, visit the Munich Residenz, Germanyโ€™s largest inner-city palace and former seat of Bavarian royalty. Travel to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site for a moment of commemoration and remembrance. Reflect on the weighty history that marks the site and observe the importance of its preservation.

  • Day 7 Day 7: On To Innsbruck
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: On To Innsbruck

      Embark on an exciting visit to Neuschwanstein Castle (subject to availability), bristling with turrets and pinnacles and built as a retreat for the wildly eccentric King Ludwig II. See the extravagantly decorated apartments, including the Throne Room and Lohengrin courtyard. Continue to Oberammergau, home of the Passion Play since 1634. See the immense theatre and admire the colourful painted chalets before driving on to the Tyrolean capital of Innsbruck, set in a valley of snow-capped mountain peaks. This evening, for your Dine-Around experience, choose from a fantastic selection of restaurants.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Beautiful Innsbruck
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Beautiful Innsbruck

      Awake to the beautiful Alpine city of Innsbruck. A Local Expert will guide you through the city to see the 14th-century houses of the Old Town, the impressive Imperial Palace and the delightful Golden Roof. Visit a nearby ski jump, set against staggering mountain vistas. Meet one of the ski jumpers and observe a demonstration jump.

  • Day 9 Day 9: The Engadine Valley And Chic St. Moritz Relaxed Start
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: The Engadine Valley And Chic St. Moritz Relaxed Start

      Take in the stunning views of the beautiful Engadine Valley, as you enter Switzerland headed for the chic Alpine resort of St. Moritz. Enjoy the townโ€™s marvellous scenery, fresh air and maybe visit its many museums or shop for souvenirs. Perhaps step aboard the Bernina Express to experience one of Europeโ€™s most outstanding train journeys?

  • Day 10 Day 10: All Aboard The Glacier Express And On To Lucerne
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: All Aboard The Glacier Express And On To Lucerne

      Embark on an iconic train journey onboard the Glacier Express, taking in vistas of ice-capped mountains, stone-built villages and lush meadows. Ascend through the spiral tunnels of the Albula Pass and cross the Landwasser Viaduct before heading down through the Oberalp Valley to rejoin the coach at Andermatt. Continue north, following the staggering Schollenen Gorge through William Tell country. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTERยฎ Experience during a seasonal juice tasting. Onwards to Lucerne, join your Travel Director to see the sorrowful sculpture of the dying lion, cut out of a limestone cliff to commemorate the Swiss Guards who died at the Battle of the Tuileries.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Dinner At The โ€˜Roof Of Europeโ€™ In Stanserhorn Relaxed Start
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Dinner At The โ€˜Roof Of Europeโ€™ In Stanserhorn Relaxed Start

      Enjoy the morning at your leisure to explore the cityโ€™s 14th century covered wooden bridge, painted gables, old walls and watchtower of the medieval fortifications. Stroll across the Chapel Bridge to the Jesuit Church, or use your free time to shop. Later, head to the town of Stans where youโ€™ll embark on a scenic journey by funicular railway and cable car, to the summit of the stunning Stanserhorn. On a clear day, there are views as far as Alsace in France and the Black Forest in Germany. Here amid true Alpine majesty, your journey literally peaks with an unforgettable dinner, hosted in Drehrestaurant Rondorama, located atop the mountain. Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine and admire the stunning panoramic views as the restaurant slowly rotates throughout the evening, ensuring you donโ€™t miss a thing.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Leave Lucerne For Zรผrich
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Leave Lucerne For Zรผrich

      Your Alpine adventures end this morning with a transfer to Zurich Airport.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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