11 days tour

The Best Of Austria & Switzerland

The Best Of Austria & Switzerland

This tour includes:

Guide

Averaging over a decade... weโ€™d like you to meet a Tour Director, who is representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

Meals

Full buffet breakfast daily; 1 lunch; 4 three-course dinners

Others

VIENNA - Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit Schรถnbrunn Palace and Heldenplatz MONDSEE - Visit the church from The Sound of Music SALZBURG - Guided walking tour, visit Mirabell Gardens and Residenz Square; Globus Local Favorite dinner at the St. Peter Stiftskeller INNSBRUCK - Walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof CHURโ€“ZERMATT - Globus Local Favorite By Glacier Express train (first-class with panorama windows) including lunch ZERMATTโ€“Tร„SCH - By mountain train CHILLON - Guided visit of the castle BERNE - Guided walking tour, stop at the Rose Garden and the Bear Park INTERLAKEN - Take pictures of the Jungfrau LUCERNE - Walking tour including the Lion Monument & Chapel Bridge; Globus Local Favorite private cruise with a drink and farewell dinner at a local restaurant Headsets throughout the tour

Transport

Motorcoach. Free wi-fi available on your motorcoach and in most hotel lobbies.

Hygieneprotocol

The health and safety of our guests remains our top priority and while we highly recommend that travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19, after 1 March, 2023 , we will no longer require it. Destinations and other transportation operators โ€“ like airlines โ€“ have their own rules and regulations. It will be up to the responsibility of our guests to understand and comply with those policies to move freely across the globe. The Globus family of brands previous policy โ€“ requiring all guests be vaccinated against COVID-19 โ€“ remains in effect until 1 March, 2023 . Anyone travelling before that date on a Globus, Cosmos or Avalon Waterways holiday must be fully vaccinated. ------------------------------------------------------------------- The following requirements are in place traveling Internationally and domestically beginning Sept. 1, 2021: - Full vaccination against COVID-19 in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Vaccination documentation must include information that identifies the person and vaccination date(s). Proof of full vaccination must show that official vaccination dose(s) were administered at least 14-days prior to the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. Globus accepts vaccines authorized or recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Travelers may encounter additional requirements if their vaccine is not recognized by the travel destination. - For children who do not qualify for vaccination, one of the two forms of documentation are required to travel: 1) Verifiable negative COVID-19 test result in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Testing must be performed by an entity recognized by your government of residence, using a viral test (NAAT/PCR or antigen). The test result documentation must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A negative test result must show the test was done within 72 hours before the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. 2) If you recovered from COVID-19 in the last three months, and have met the criteria to end isolation, you may travel instead with documentation of recovery, which includes a positive test result and a letter from your health care provider that states you have been cleared to end isolation (return to work, travel, etc.) The test result documentation and letter must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A positive test result must show test was done within 3 months of the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. A SAFE & WARM WELCOME: We will enact new tour check-in procedures and pre-trip health screenings to offer guests a safe start to their journey, including adherence to social distancing requirements. BLENDING CULTURAL PROXIMITY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCE: We will ensure safe distances for our guests throughout the journey, on coach and during excursions. This includes providing masks for our guests use at any time where social proximity could be an issue as well as the possibility of reducing group sizes, if required. And wireless listening technologyโ€”including our Go Beyond Devices in Europeโ€”enables safe distances between our guests and other travelers on excursions. FOCUS ON GUEST AND TEAM MEMBER HEALTH: To ensure a healthy environment for our team and our guests, we will conduct regular temperature checks for both guests and our team, and when necessary, masks will be worn by our team when with guests. TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDS: Traveling with the Globus family of brands removes many of the โ€œtouch pointsโ€ of travel, including luggage handling, check in/out, expedited entry into attractions and more. We are further reducing risk with hands-free services, including all self-services replaced by staff, including buffet meals replaced with table service. We will also ensure hand sanitizing is available throughout each trip, on coach and in hotels. COMMITMENT TO CLEAN: As a part of our commitment to clean, we are requiring enhanced cleaning procedures with our hotel partners, on our motorcoaches, vehicles and throughout every trip, including additional daily disinfecting procedures that go above-and-beyond our already strict health and safety procedures. PARTNERS IN DISCOVERY AND IN HEALTH: The Globus family of brands has strict health and safety protocols, which have been in place for years, focused on ensuring all aspects of our operationโ€”from vehicles and equipment used on trip to excursions and hotel procedures. This process will continue with new, elevated health and safety checks, to maintain our promise that each touch-point of our tours and cruises are considered in our commitment to guest and team member well-being.

Not included:

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

International flights are not included.

Optional

CLASSICAL AUSTRIAN DINNER CLASSICAL CONCERT CLASSICAL AUSTRIAN DINNER AND CONCERT SPECTACULAR BERCHTESGADEN PONTRESINA AND THE ROSEG VALLEY MATTERHORN GLACIER PARADISE SWISS FOLKLORE MOUNT PILATUS TRรœMMELBACH WATERFALLS

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

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Itinerary of your trip The Best Of Austria & Switzerland

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Vienna, Austria
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive In Vienna, Austria

      Welcome to Vienna! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (D)

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

      Day 2: Vienna

      City of Dreams VIENNA Guided sightseeing includes Schรถnbrunn Palace and Heldenplatz. Free time this afternoon. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURAL GEMS Viennaโ€™s spectacular Schรถnbrunn Palace served as the summer home of the Habsburg dynasty. This UNESCO World Heritage Site preserves the imperial home and glittering life of Austrian royalty in Vienna and the extravagant gardens surrounding the palace.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Viennaโ€“Kremsโ€“Mondseeโ€“Salzburg
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Viennaโ€“Kremsโ€“Mondseeโ€“Salzburg

      The Blue Danube KREMS Take a delightful Danube River cruise.MONDSEE Visit the Parish Church.SALZBURG Guided walking tour includes Mirabell Gardens, the Great Festival Hall, and Residenz Square (B) 193 mi / 310 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTEPIC RIDE Sit back and relax and watch the world go by during a leisurely cruise along one of the most scenic sections of the Danube, Europeโ€™s second largest river. Wunderbar!

  • Day 4 Day 4: Salzburg
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Salzburg

      The Birthplace of Mozart SALZBURG Enjoy a free day to explore Salzburg. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURAL GEMS The birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Salzburg, will put a song in your heart as you explore its charmingly splendid gardens, and medieval and Baroque architecture along the pedestrian Altstadt (Old Town). Salzburgโ€™s scenic Alpine landscape and architectural treasures has earned this Austrian jewel the reputation as one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Salzburgโ€“Innsbruckโ€“St. Moritz, Switzerland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Salzburgโ€“Innsbruckโ€“St. Moritz, Switzerland

      Heavenly Hills of Switzerland INNSBRUCK Walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof. Free time to browse. before driving into the Swiss Engadine en route to St. Moritz. (B,D) 236 mi / 380 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS Pass through the spectacular beauty of Swiss Engadine on your way to St. Moritz. Take in the alpine vistas surrounding this paradise of deep blue lakes and rolling green meadows, forests, snow-capped summits, and endless sky in one of Switzerlandโ€™s most stunning valleys.

  • Day 6 Day 6: St. Moritzโ€“Churโ€“Tรคschโ€“Zermatt
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: St. Moritzโ€“Churโ€“Tรคschโ€“Zermatt

      All Aboard in the Alps CHUR Take the Glacier Express train to Zermatt with lunch served on board. (B,L)149 mi / 240 kmLOCAL FAVORITE EPIC RIDE Donโ€™t let the name fool you. While its speed wonโ€™t take your breath away, the Glacier Express train from St. Moritz to Zermatt delivers a slow, breathtaking ride through some of Switzerlandโ€™s most stunning scenery. Traveling the rails over 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels, youโ€™ll take in each passing postcard scene while reaching an altitude of 6,670 feet above sea level.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Zermatt
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Zermatt

      Peak Perfection ZERMATT Enjoy a free day. (B,D)FREE TIME TIPSEXPLORE MORE Spend the day leisurely strolling around car-free Zermatt or join an excursion to the Matterhorn Glacier, an Alpine paradise of sky slopes, panoramic vistas, ice carvings and unique views. An amazing experience you do not want to miss.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Zermattโ€“Berne
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Zermattโ€“Berne

      Poetry in Motion ZERMATT Mountain train ride to Tรคsch.CHILLON Take a guided visit of the castle and enjoy a wine tasting. (B) 155 mi / 250 kmLOCAL FAVORITECULTURAL GEMS Poised on a diminutive island on Lake Geneva and protected by a natural moat is the striking site of Chillon Castle. Discover the Castleโ€™s secrets as you stroll through it on your guided tour. What better way to complete your visit than with a wine tasting for good measure!

  • Day 9 Day 9: Berneโ€“Interlakenโ€“Lucerne
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Berneโ€“Interlakenโ€“Lucerne

      Coming up Roses in Berne BERNE Guided walking tour. includes a stop at Bear Park, panoramic views of the city from the Rose Garden and the Old Town.INTERLAKEN Free time for lunch en route to Lucerne. (B) 75 mi / 120 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT CITY SIGHTS Explore the โ€œCity of Fountainsโ€ Berne - the capital city of Switzerland, dating back to the 12th century. Take in the medieval architecture in the Altstadt (Old Town) with its 6 kilometres of arcades and animated clock tower, and panoramic views of the city from the Rose Garden and Bear Park.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Lucerne
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Lucerne

      Lion Hearts in Lucerne LUCERNE Walking tour includes the Lion monument, the Old Town, and the Chapel Bridge. Private boat cruise this evening followed by farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITE EPIC RIDE Lucerne looks on top of the stunning lake Vierwaldstรคttersee, the โ€œlake of the four forested Cantons.โ€ This evening a private panoramic cruise on the lake will highlight the sheer beauty of Lucerne and its surroundings. To top off the evening and the tour, enjoy a farewell dinner with your travel companions.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Lucerneโ€“Zรผrich Airport
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Lucerneโ€“Zรผrich Airport

      Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.A morning complimentary transfer to Zurich Airport in time for homebound flights leaving no earlier than 10 am. Extra nights are available in Zurich. (B) 42mi/ 68km

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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: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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