Exploring the Alpine Countries
Operated by Collette

Exploring the Alpine Countries

From
CAD 6,499
Duration
12 days
Countries
Switzerland
Activity
active
Rating
4.7 · 124 reviewsvia Collette

The adventure

Book Collette's tour of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, and enjoy a travel itinerary of storybook castles and opulent palaces amidst stunning Alpine vistas.

At a glance

Duration
12 days
Route
Countries
Switzerland
Activity level
active
Style
Culture & History
Group size
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Flights
Not included
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Day by day

Stunning aerial landscape of a Swiss lake surrounded by majestic mountains under a cloudy sky.
Your journey through

Switzerland

Day 1Overnight FlightFrom regal Austrian palaces to handcrafted German clocks and snowcapped Swiss Alps, set out to experience three Alpine cultures set amid postcard-worthy landscapes.
Capture of cityscape from airplane with FlySafair wing visible.Overnight Flight
From regal Austrian palaces to handcrafted German clocks and snowcapped Swiss Alps, set out to experience three Alpine cultures set amid postcard-worthy landscapes.
Day 2Vienna, AustriaWelcome to Vienna, Austria’s stately capital city. Built by the Habsburg Empire and amplified by classical composers, Vienna exudes an old-world charm that can be found in its cobblestone streets and elegant architecture. As arrival times will vary, there is no scheduled sightseeing today. Spend the day as you wish, exploring the city independently. This evening, meet your fellow travellers at a welcome dinner in the city.
Welcome to Vienna, Austria’s stately capital city. Built by the Habsburg Empire and amplified by classical composers, Vienna exudes an old-world charm that can be found in its cobblestone streets and elegant architecture. As arrival times will vary, there is no scheduled sightseeing today. Spend the day as you wish, exploring the city independently. This evening, meet your fellow travellers at a welcome dinner in the city.
Day 3ViennaCome to know Vienna this morning in the company of a local guide. Begin with a visit to the 17th-century Schönbrunn Palace, containing more than 1,440 rooms. Next, a panoramic city tour followed by a guided walk highlights views of the city’s architectural marvels from Hofburg to St. Stephen's Cathedral. The afternoon is yours. Enjoy free time to explore the avenues of Vienna or perhaps visit one of its many museums. In the evening, enjoy a performance by opera singers and ballet dancers set to the music of Strauss, Mozart, and more.
Modern tram passing by historic architecture in Prague, showcasing urban transport and elegant buildings.Vienna
Come to know Vienna this morning in the company of a local guide. Begin with a visit to the 17th-century Schönbrunn Palace, containing more than 1,440 rooms. Next, a panoramic city tour followed by a guided walk highlights views of the city’s architectural marvels from Hofburg to St. Stephen's Cathedral. The afternoon is yours. Enjoy free time to explore the avenues of Vienna or perhaps visit one of its many museums. In the evening, enjoy a performance by opera singers and ballet dancers set to the music of Strauss, Mozart, and more.
Map showing Vienna
Day 4Vienna - SalzburgJourney through the countryside before taking a cruise along the Danube,* one of Europe’s most renowned waterways. Continue to Salzburg, the “City of Music,” and find lush gardens and old-world charm. Dine on Austrian cuisine at a local restaurant.
Aerial view of Prague's historic rooftops showcasing red tiles and iconic architecture.Vienna
Journey through the countryside before taking a cruise along the Danube,* one of Europe’s most renowned waterways. Continue to Salzburg, the “City of Music,” and find lush gardens and old-world charm. Dine on Austrian cuisine at a local restaurant.
Map showing Vienna
Day 5SalzburgChoose how you spend your morning because <b>it’s your choice!</b> Discover Salzburg on a leisurely paced walking tour of the Old Town <b>-OR-</b> feel like you’ve joined the Von Trapp family on a city tour featuring some of the iconic film locations from <i>The Sound of Music</i>. No matter how you choose to spend the morning, enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore the beloved town on your own, or perhaps you’ll choose to join the optional tour to the Eagle’s Nest**.
Picturesque view of a river and colorful buildings along the waterfront in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic.Salzburg
Choose how you spend your morning because <b>it’s your choice!</b> Discover Salzburg on a leisurely paced walking tour of the Old Town <b>-OR-</b> feel like you’ve joined the Von Trapp family on a city tour featuring some of the iconic film locations from <i>The Sound of Music</i>. No matter how you choose to spend the morning, enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore the beloved town on your own, or perhaps you’ll choose to join the optional tour to the Eagle’s Nest**.
Map showing Salzburg
Day 6Salzburg - Munich - Oberammergau, GermanyLook out upon the Bavarian Alps en route to the most popular Bavarian city, Munich. Upon arrival, <b>it’s your choice!</b> Take a panoramic tour of Munich, highlighting the National Theatre of Bavaria and much more <b>-OR-</b> visit the lavish Treasury of the Munich Residence. Both choices end with a viewing of the Rathaus – Glockenspiel chiming at Marienplatz. Continue on to Oberammergau, renowned for its 380-year tradition of producing a Passion Play every 10 years, and your home for the next two nights.
Explore the historic charm of Prague's bridges and architecture with this stunning aerial cityscape.Salzburg
Look out upon the Bavarian Alps en route to the most popular Bavarian city, Munich. Upon arrival, <b>it’s your choice!</b> Take a panoramic tour of Munich, highlighting the National Theatre of Bavaria and much more <b>-OR-</b> visit the lavish Treasury of the Munich Residence. Both choices end with a viewing of the Rathaus – Glockenspiel chiming at Marienplatz. Continue on to Oberammergau, renowned for its 380-year tradition of producing a Passion Play every 10 years, and your home for the next two nights.
Map showing Salzburg
Day 7Oberammergau - Ettal - OberammergauTour Linderhof Palace, the only palace out of three that King Ludwig II lived to see completed. Walk the extraordinary halls that were modelled after Versailles with an expert guide and bask in the luxury of past royals. Along the way, stop for an iconic view of Bavaria’s most famous castle, Neuschwanstein, perched high on a hill in the distance. Regarded as the most photographed castle in Germany it was the inspiration for the castle in <i>Sleeping Beauty</i>.
Idyllic rural landscape with lush green hills, mountains, and a charming village.Oberammergau
Tour Linderhof Palace, the only palace out of three that King Ludwig II lived to see completed. Walk the extraordinary halls that were modelled after Versailles with an expert guide and bask in the luxury of past royals. Along the way, stop for an iconic view of Bavaria’s most famous castle, Neuschwanstein, perched high on a hill in the distance. Regarded as the most photographed castle in Germany it was the inspiration for the castle in <i>Sleeping Beauty</i>.
Day 8Oberammergau - Black ForestYou’re off to the heart of the Black Forest, a region famous for artisans who create authentic cuckoo clocks and Hummels. End your day trying the region’s famous black forest cake with the tree-studded mountains as your backdrop.
Vibrant mural depicting religious themes on a building in snowy Oberammergau, Germany.Oberammergau
You’re off to the heart of the Black Forest, a region famous for artisans who create authentic cuckoo clocks and Hummels. End your day trying the region’s famous black forest cake with the tree-studded mountains as your backdrop.
Day 9Black Forest - Freiburg - Black ForestThis morning, hop on the train and journey to Freiburg, a vibrant city in southwest Germany’s Black Forest region. With a local guide by your side, explore Freiburg, a city with a rich medieval flair including its Gothic cathedral at the centre of town and Bächle -- narrow channels with flowing water alongside the roads that once acted as a water supply for the town. Before returning to your hotel, stop at Lake Titisee and enjoy a short boat ride to take in the Black Forest scenery from a different perspective.
A moody, mist-covered forest landscape in Lucerne, capturing the serene Swiss Alps.Black Forest
This morning, hop on the train and journey to Freiburg, a vibrant city in southwest Germany’s Black Forest region. With a local guide by your side, explore Freiburg, a city with a rich medieval flair including its Gothic cathedral at the centre of town and Bächle -- narrow channels with flowing water alongside the roads that once acted as a water supply for the town. Before returning to your hotel, stop at Lake Titisee and enjoy a short boat ride to take in the Black Forest scenery from a different perspective.
Day 10Black Forest - Zurich, Switzerland - LucerneEnjoy a scenic drive through the Black Forest region before arriving to Zurich, Switzerland’s luxurious cultural hotspot, also known as a global leader in banking and finance. Join a local guide for a tour of the city on foot, and then enjoy some free time to have lunch on your own in Zurich. After, head to Lucerne, the “Swiss Paradise on the Lake.” Upon arrival, set out on a scenic walking tour of the city, including a stroll through its romantic Old Town.
Monochrome image of a classic Swiss building surrounded by trees.Black Forest
Enjoy a scenic drive through the Black Forest region before arriving to Zurich, Switzerland’s luxurious cultural hotspot, also known as a global leader in banking and finance. Join a local guide for a tour of the city on foot, and then enjoy some free time to have lunch on your own in Zurich. After, head to Lucerne, the “Swiss Paradise on the Lake.” Upon arrival, set out on a scenic walking tour of the city, including a stroll through its romantic Old Town.
Day 11LucerneThe day is yours to relax or independently explore the best of Lucerne. Perhaps you will embark on an optional excursion to Mount Pilatus, ascending the world’s steepest railway on a panoramic gondola to the summit. Tonight, come together with your fellow travellers for a farewell dinner featuring local specialties and toast the end of a wonderful trip.
View of the iconic Chapel Bridge and Water Tower in Lucerne, Switzerland on a sunny day.Lucerne
The day is yours to relax or independently explore the best of Lucerne. Perhaps you will embark on an optional excursion to Mount Pilatus, ascending the world’s steepest railway on a panoramic gondola to the summit. Tonight, come together with your fellow travellers for a farewell dinner featuring local specialties and toast the end of a wonderful trip.
Map showing Lucerne
Day 12Lucerne - Tour EndsWish the Alps goodbye as your tour comes to a close today.
A picturesque aerial view of Lucerne, Switzerland featuring the cityscape, lake, and surrounding mountains.Lucerne
Wish the Alps goodbye as your tour comes to a close today.
Map showing Lucerne

Traveller reviews

4.7

Based on 124 reviews · via Collette

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