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Alpine Adventure, Bernina & Glacier Express

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Fully Guided Coach Group Scenic Bernina Express Glacier Express
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 Trip Length
13 Days
 Trip Starts
Munich
 Trip Finishes
Zurich
13 Day Alpine Adventure, Bernina & Glacier Express Itinerary (Cosmos)
Countries Explored: Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland
Trip Style
Regional Discovery
Departures
Accommodation
3 - 4 Star
Max. Group Size
50
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
6060

Overview

Read 34 reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on Cosmos 13 Day Alpine Adventure, Bernina & Glacier Express. The breathtaking Alps span the borders of several European countries, and this holiday gives you the opportunity to see the best of the alpine region. This scenic Alpine tour includes overnights in Munich, the Innsbruck area, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Bolzano, St. Moritz, Lake Como, Turin, Täsch, the Lucerne area, and Zurich. Every day you’ll marvel at stunning scenery: lush dairy pastures, picturesque quaint villages, imposing peaks and enchanting forests. Visit...read more Novacella Abbey in South Tyrol and Cortina d’Ampezzo, home of the 1956 Olympics in the spectacular Italian Dolomites, called the Italian "Rocky Mountains." Take in views of Italy’s Lake Carezza, a small, emerald-green mountain lake, and see the spectacular Austrian and Italian Tyrolean Alps.

Discover Switzerland’s Engadine National Park, considered by some to be the world’s most beautiful mountain area with deep-blue lakes and mountain peaks exceeding 12,000 feet; experience beautiful Lake Como, one of Europe’s deepest lakes; car-free Zermatt, a picturesque cluster of rustic chalets beneath the Matterhorn, and much more. But it is not all about alpine scenery; you will also get to know Turin, an Italian city set at the foot of the Alps, and on the included city tour, you’ll discover all the secret treasures this former Italian capital has to offer. In Bavaria, you will visit charming Linderhof Castle, the smallest but maybe the most elegant of King Ludwig’s three fairy-tale castles.

One of the highlights of this Alps tour is a memorable trip aboard the Glacier Express. From your train windows, marvel at the thundering waterfalls, impressive snow-capped peaks, glacial ice fields, forests, lush meadows, and picture-perfect villages. Passing over hundreds of bridges and through dozens of tunnels, this is Switzerland’s most famous mountain railway along with the journey aboard the Bernina Express from St Moritz to Tirano, Italy. Travelling on the highest railway across the Alps, witness glistening glaciers, stunning mountain streams, and alpine scenery. You will have many opportunities to practice your photographic skills on this amazing Alpine tour designed for savvy travel lovers! It’s a dream holiday!

Itinerary

Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore this delightful Bavarian capital. This evening, meet up with your Tour Director and travel companions.

A fascinating itinerary today. First, see Munich's most famous square Marienplatz, then head south to visit Linderhof Castle-the smallest of the three Bavarian fairytale palaces commissioned by King Ludwig II and inspired by Louis XIV's Versailles. The rococo-style Linderhof is surrounded by splendid Italian Renaissance gardens. Continue into Austria through the scenic Inn Valley to Innsbruck to admire its fascinating town centre and historic Golden Roof. Today's Distance: 124 mi/ 200 km (B/D)

As you cross from the Austrian to the Italian Tyrol, witness glorious alpine landscapes as you head to visit Novacella Abbey, a Baroque masterpiece still inhabited by Augustinian monks. Also stop in Brunico, a picturesque town combining international flair with alpine traditions. Feast on breathtaking views as you travel through the splendid Dolomites, UNESCO World Heritage Site, to the celebrated winter resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo. Today's Distance: 112 mi/ 180 km (B)

This morning, travel through the spectacular Dolomites, then over Falzarego and Pordoi Passes. Stop at enchanting Lake Carezza to admire its brilliant rainbow hues. Search for the beautiful mermaid who, according to legend, hid here from the romantic pursuits of a powerful wizard. On to Bolzano, home to the famous "Ice Man" from the Bronze Age. Today's Distance: 81 mi/ 130 km (B)

Enjoy the visit to Glorenza, the smallest fortified city in Tyrol and ideally situated where Switzerland, Austria, and Italy meet. Via Tubre Pass, descend into Engadine National Park's 66 square miles of unspoiled nature with deep blue lakes, airy larch forests that turn golden in the fall, 12,000- foot-high peaks, and quaint villages with characteristic Grisons-style homes. Continue to glamourous St. Moritz, the oldest and most famous winter resort in the world. Today's Distance: 99 mi/ 160 km (B/D)

A whole day to do as you please in this stylish Swiss spa resort, known for its stunning mountain scenery, hiking opportunities, and superb shopping. (B)

Today, experience a memorable trip aboard the Bernina Express. Crossing the Alps to Tirano in Italy, this spectacular rail journey takes you to altitudes greater than 7,000 feet. Later, rejoin your motorcoach and head to the shores of Lake Como, Italy's third-largest lake and one of the deepest in Europe. Today's Distance: 130 mi/ 210 km (B)

Travel through the Po Valley to Turin, birthplace of Fiat automobiles and home to the legendary Holy Shroud. Upon arrival, visit all the major sites with a Local Guide. This evening, consider an optional dinner. Today's Distance: 168 mi/ 270 km (B)

A pleasant drive through the Aosta Valley, known as the smallest region in Italy and a popular winter sports area. Enter Switzerland via ancient Martigny and Sion, through one of the main Swiss wine-making regions, then head to the charming Zermatt area. Today's Distance: 193 mi/ 310 km (B/D)

Spend the entire day in this well-known mountain resort, situated in the shadow of the legendary Matterhorn. Stroll along the narrow, traffic-free streets lined with a variety of shops, cafes, and bars. Enjoy an optional ride on Europe's highest rack railway to 10,272-foot Gornergrat for breathtaking views of the Alps. (B)

Today, another highlight of your tour: the world-renowned Glacier Express. Board Switzerland's most famous mountain railway, which passes over hundreds of bridges and through dozens of tunnels to give unique panoramic views of the Swiss Alps and surrounding valleys, forests, alpine meadows, rushing streams, and picture-perfect villages. Ride the legendary Glacier Express, then rejoin your motorcoach for the descent into the dramatically different landscape of the lovely Lucerne area. Today's Distance: 137 mi/ 220 km (B)

Local-Fare> Cross Brunig Pass and continue to Interlaken. Along the way, take photos of the Jungfrau massif with its three legendary peaks: Jungfrau, Monch, and Eiger. Travel through some of the country's best farmland to the Swiss capital, Berne, where sightseeing includes the bear park and the Federal Palace. Then, continue to Zurich. Today's Distance: 162 mi/ 260 km (B)

Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Trip Inclusions

Adventure is knocking with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi as well as the Bernina Express and the Glacier Express epic train rides.

  • 12 Breakfasts
  • 3 Dinners

  • Munich Area NH Muenchen Messe (First-Class)
  • Innsbruck Area Bon Alpina (Superior Tourist-Class)
  • Cortina D'Ampezzo B&B Hotel Cortina Passo Tre Croci (Superior Tourist-Class)
  • Bolzano Four Points by Sheraton Bolzano (First-Class)
  • Bolzano B&B Hotel Bolzano (First-Class)
  • St. Moritz Hotel Baeren (Superior Tourist-Class)
  • Lake Como B&B Como City Center (Superior Tourist-Class)
  • Turin Holiday Inn Corso Francia (First-Class)
  • Taesch Hotel Taescherhof (Superior Tourist-Class)
  • Lucerne Area Drei Koenige (Superior Tourist-Class)
  • Zurich Züri by Fassbind

  • Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
  • Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
Why Travel with Cosmos?
Why Travel with Cosmos?

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Personalise Your Adventure

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Outstanding vistas everywhere you looked 1 , NSW, Australia, Jun 2024
A lifetime dream was realised when we travelled through Germany, Austria, Northern Italy and Switzerland on this tour. The sightseeing was second to none - Castles, Lakes, Iconic towns and cities and of course the Alps. The rail journeys, as well as the cable cars and boats all added to the overall experience. We were blessed with perfect weather all ...read more trip so yes that only made it more memorable. The need to go from Euro to Swiss Francs and then back to Euros is something to be aware of but wasn't a major issue as you could use a card in most places. Cosmos has fashioned a great itinerary for this trip (perhaps an intro to Zurich may be added). We found Switzerland to be more expensive than the other countries and the standout area would have to be Zermatt.
Best Scenic Tour 1 , NSW, Australia, May 2024
I had a great time on this Cosmos tour. Both the tour director and bus driver were so good and professional at their jobs. They went above and beyond ensuring all travellers were happy and satisfied. We also had a good group travelling together who all got on well. The scenery and places visited were very beautiful and unforgettable. The hotels were ...read more overall very good. Weather wise we were had it good with only 1 day not being the best.

Finally the booking process with Global Journey’s and my agent Hannah was both user friendly and faultless. Thank you.
If you are looking for alps, then this trip is for you   1 , SA, Australia, Jun 2023
The tour combined many alps, substantial snow in places and castles, as well as quaint villages. There was great variety, much of which is spectacular. The title of the tour gives it away! The accommodation was variable. One thing we discovered was that it seems the hotels in some regions self-rate. Some hotels which were rated as 4 stars were really ...read more only 2 stars on an independent rating. As with most Cosmos tours, do not expect to be centrally located with accommodation. What shocked most guests was that we had to drag our luggage up to our rooms and bring it down. The problem here is that most hotels had tiny lifts holding 2-3 passengers at most. Also, there were stairs always involved. This is the first coach tour of any company I have done which did not bring luggage to our rooms and back. There were some elderly couples who really struggled. This luggage issue was only announced in the welcome meeting. Hannah from GJ was excellent in booking the tour and she has now booked subsequent ones.
Sensational Alpine Tour 3 , QLD, Australia, May 2023
This was the 2nd of 3 tours I booked with Georgie at Global Journeys. There are not enough superlatives for the scenery on this tour. This tour really sells itself: the mountains, lakes, trains, cable cars; all wonderful. Every day was different. There were 42 people on this tour, I was the only solo traveller. Again, quite often in the hotels, I had ...read more a single bed in a small room with barely enough room for my suitcase on the floor. However, clean rooms and hot showers and usually fabulous breakfasts made for a pleasant stay.

Very good, organised Tour Director Zsofia and coach driver Michele. We were very impressed by the prompt action Cosmos took in organising a temporary coach and driver to meet us off the Glacier Express to drive us to Lucerne. Michele and the coach were held up by a fatal traffic accident only an hour after leaving Tasch. We were fortunate that the cities in Switzerland are close together and that there was a spare driver and coach in a nearby city awaiting the start of a tour who could assist.

My favourite area was the Dolomites mountains. Other favourites: in St Moritz we were provided with a free local transport card and used this to travel by local train then cable car to La Diavolezza - lots of snow and fabulous photos. Lucerne was beautiful and Turin was a pleasant surprise. I highly recommend this tour - just go!!
Amazing Alpine Adventure! 1 , QLD, Australia, May 2023
My wife and I spent part of our honeymoon on a Cosmos tour, the "13 Day Alpine Adventure, Bernina & Glacier Express". From the very start, we were warmly welcomed by our tour director (David) and the rest of our group. Though it was a big tour (45 of us in total) we really enjoyed getting to know everyone - they were all friendly and happy to chat.

The ...read more tour itself was incredible. Over 13 breathtaking days, we travelled the mountains and valleys of Italy and Switzerland (briefly in Germany and Austria) with incredible food, tours and overnight stays. One quick tip - make sure you get enough sleep! The tour can be tiring if you're falling behind on rest. We both loved our experience and will definitely book with Global Journeys and Cosmos again!
Alpine Adventure 1 , VIC, Australia, May 2023
We had a thoroughly enjoyable trip. Each day brought amazing highlights and a feast for keen photographers. Itinerary was well planned to enable us to visit/ see from the Alps to the Dolomites travelling through various countries.
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