Welcome to Salzburg, Innsbruck, Gstaad, Montreux, and more!

Walk the halls of the legendary, medieval Château de Chillon; enjoy exploring Salzburg’s historic and charming Old Town; and witness a performance of the Oberammergau Passion Play.  Ride the GoldenPass Panoramic Train from Montreux to Gstaad; delight in dinner at the 1,200-year-old St. Peter’s Restaurant, Austria’s oldest; Enjoy a walking tour of Lucerne’s Altstadt (Old Town); and enjoy traditional cuisine in local restaurants.  Visit Linderhof Palace, one of the most artistic and stylistically complex ensembles of the 19^th century, and make a special picture stop at Neuschwanstein Castle. *

Highlights include the Château de Chillon, Montreux, Golden Pass Panoramic Train, Gstaad, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Austrian Alps, Salzburg, Mirabell Gardens, St. Peter’s Restaurant, Bavaria, Oberammergau Passion Play, Linderhof Palace, Neuschwanstein Castle, and more; 10 days, 14 meals, hotel, air and taxes; passport required.  $5199; $6449 single (Save $200 if booked by December 7, 2020) 

• Day 1: Overnight Flight
• Days 2-4: Waldstaetterhof, Lucerne
• Days 5-7: Hotel Innsbruck, Innsbruck
• Day 8: Oberammergau Regional Hotel
• Day 9: Movenpick Hotel Munchen Airport, Munich 

Day 1: Saturday, September 24, 2022: Set out to experience Switzerland, Austria, Bavaria, and the Oberammergau Passion Play.  Your journey begins with an overnight flight.

Day 2: Sunday, September 25, 2022: Your tour opens in Lucerne, one of Switzerland’s most charming and beloved towns.  This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.  (D)

Day 4: Tuesday, September 27, 2022: Travel along the shores of Lake Geneva to the legendary medieval Château de Chillon.  This princely residence faces the lake, but puts forth the image of an imposing fortress from the mountains.  Later, enjoy inspiring Alpine views with a ride on the GoldenPass Panoramic Train from Montreux to Gstaad.  Discover the delightful ambience of this world-famous Alpine ski resort with its numerous traditional wood chalets.  (B, D)

Day 7: Friday, September 30, 2022: Travel through the picturesque Austrian countryside to Salzburg.  Upon arrival, enjoy a leisurely paced walking tour featuring Mirabell Gardens (seen in The Sound of Music); the quaint Getreidegasse (birthplace of Mozart); and many other highlights of this beautiful city.  Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to independently explore and enjoy Salzburg’s fabulous sights.  Complete your day with a delightful dinner at the 1,200-year-old St. Peter’s Restaurant, the oldest in Austria and still owned by the monks.  (B, D)

Day 9: Sunday, October 2, 2022: Begin your day with a visit to Linderhof Palace, one of the most artistic and stylistically complex ensembles of the 19^th century.  It is the only palace King Ludwig II of Bavaria was able to complete.  Behind the Baroque façade is a Rococo world, rich in abundant ornamentation, with many sculptural elements showing workmanship of an incomparable artistic quality.  Next, enjoy free time to explore medieval Fussen, the romantic town in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps.  Make a special picture stop at Neuschwanstein Castle before gathering for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of a memorable trip.  (B, D)

Day 10: Monday, October 3, 2022:  Your tour comes to a close today.  (B)

*This tour includes moderate physical activity and the overall activity level of this tour is a level 3.  This means you’re an on-the-go traveler.  You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of time (1-2 hours) isn’t a big deal.  You can navigate hills and uneven ground, climb into various modes of transportation (tuk-tuck, cable car, Zodiac, etc.), and could possibly anticipate changes in elevation.  You can expect some longer days balanced with free-time to recharge or set out on your own adventure.  Please note, if you require a walker or wheelchair, or have difficulty walking, you may not be able to access some of these areas and may want to consider an alternate tour.

Experience it!  GoldenPass Panoramic Train

This legendary train ride, one of Switzerland’s many scenic rides, connects central Switzerland and Lake Geneva.  Departing from Montreux, the train makes an exhilarating ascent through vineyards and country estates, traveling along the shimmering lake.  This journey takes you past weathered timber chalets with their flower-bedecked windows to Gstaad.  It’s just as you always imagined Switzerland.  Towering peaks and majestic fir trees reach toward a limitless sky.  Immerse yourself in all the breathtaking magnificence from the comfort of our seat on board the train.