Overview
Itinerary
Welcome to Vienna!
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (D)
City of Dreams
VIENNA: Guided sightseeing includes Schonbrunn Palace and Heldenplatz. Free time this afternoon. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - CULTURAL GEMS: Vienna's spectacular Schonbrunn 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.
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 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - EPIC 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, Europe's second largest river. Wunderbar!
The Birthplace of Mozart
SALZBURG: Enjoy a free day to explore Salzburg. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - CULTURAL 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). Salzburg's scenic Alpine landscape and architectural treasures has earned this Austrian jewel the reputation as one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
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 km
TOUR 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 Switzerland's most stunning valleys.
All Aboard in the Alps
CHUR: Take the Glacier Express train to Zermatt with lunch served on board. (B/L) 149 mi / 240 km
LOCAL FAVOURITE - EPIC RIDE: Don't let the name fool you. While its speed won't take your breath away, the Glacier Express train from St. Moritz to Zermatt delivers a slow, breathtaking ride through some of Switzerland's most stunning scenery. travelling the rails over 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels, you'll take in each passing postcard scene while reaching an altitude of 6,670 feet above sea level.
Peak Perfection
ZERMATT: Enjoy a free day. (B/D)
FREE TIME TIPS - EXPLORE 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.
Poetry in Motion
ZERMATT: Mountain train ride to Tasch.
CHILLON: Take a guided visit of the castle and enjoy a wine tasting. (B) 155 mi / 250 km
LOCAL FAVOURITE - CULTURAL GEMS: Poised on a diminutive island on Lake Geneva and protected by a natural moat is the striking site of Chillon Castle. Discover the Castle'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!
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 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - CITY SIGHTS: Explore the "City of Fountains" 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.
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 FAVOURITE - EPIC RIDE: Lucerne looks on top of the stunning lake Vierwaldstattersee, the "lake of the four forested Cantons." 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.
Safe travels until we meet again!
Your holiday 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
Trip Inclusions
- We've packed everything you need for the perfect holiday—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world's most iconic sites!
- Transportation: Motorcoach, Boat cruise, Glacier Express, Mountain train
- 10 Breakfasts
- 1 Lunches
- 4 Dinners
- Wien MGallery am Konzerthaus (First-Class)
- Salzburg Hotel NH Salzburg City (First-Class)
- Berne Holiday Inn Bern Westside (First-Class)
- Lucerne Astoria (First-Class)
- Zurich Renaissance Zurich Tower (Superior First-Class)
- 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.
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Trip Reviews (8) View All Most Recent 'The Best of Austria & Switzerland' Reviews
Included tours are a must! I did all of them and was not disappointed. The group consisted largely of American tourists with a small group of us Aussies. Some highlights were going up the Matterhorn, going on the Glacier Express, seeing a bear swimming in Berne (the guide and driver had never seen this before - they missed it this time as well!), concert in Vienna, Mirabell Gardens, Zermatt, a car free town and visiting the church where the wedding took place in Sound of Music! Loved Lucerne as well. I chose to stay and extra night to go and visit the Jungfrau which was great. I also added a few extra days in Zurich and used the train to visit some extra places like Stein Am Rhein and the Rhein Falls. I would highly recommend this Globus Tour.
The highlights for me were waking up in Zermatt and looking through my bedroom window to see the first snowfall of the season and the Matterhorn. What a sight! I also loved a visit to a Swiss farm where we had a fabulous dinner and just as we arrived a little calf was born. We were able to see its first steps. On the whole a most delightful trip.
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