The Grand Alpine Tour
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Sightseeing; Lake Titisee; Lake Como; Danube Valley; Black Forest; Brunig Pass; Lake Geneva; Olympic Stadium; Marienplatz; Old Town; Rhine River Cruise; Jet d'Eau Fountain; Mont Blanc; Hofbrauhaus; United Nations Building; Castle Courtyards; Chiemsee Lake;
Enjoy 15 Days The Grand Alpine Tour Escorted tour featuring sightseeing and many activities in Black Forest, Geneva, Heidelberg, Innsbruck, Interlaken, Lucerne, Munich, Oberammergau, Rothenburg, Salzburg, St Moritz, Stresa, Vienna and Zermatt.
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- Trip Length:
- 15 days
- Price Range:
- From $2550 to $2750 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- April, May, June, July, August, September, October
- Recommended for:
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15 - 17, 18 - 20, 25 - 30, 31 - 35, 36 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 55
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Trip Around the World
Detailed Trip Description
Enjoy 15 Days The Grand Alpine Tour Escorted tour featuring sightseeing and many activities in Black Forest, Geneva, Heidelberg, Innsbruck, Interlaken, Lucerne, Munich, Oberammergau, Rothenburg, Salzburg, St Moritz, Stresa, Vienna and Zermatt.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - On the Plane
Commercial Flight
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2 - Frankfurt
Arrive In Frankfurt, Germany.
Airport Transfer
On arrival at the Frankfurt airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Food and Dining
A welcome Drink with your Tour Director and fellow traveling companions.
Sightseeing
Later, an orientation tour including the medieval Römerplatz.
Hotel
Stay at Sheraton (F) in Offenbach.
Day 3 - Frankfurt
Frankfurt - Rhine Cruise - Heidelberg - Black Forest.
River, Barge or Yacht Cruise
Enjoy a scenic drive this morning through the Rhine Valley. At St. Goar, embark on a Rhine River cruise with vistas of ancient castles and terraced vineyards as you sail downstream to Boppard.
Hotel
Stay at Best Western Hofgut Sternen (F) in Breitnau.
Sightseeing
Then head to Heidelberg for a walking tour of the Castle courtyards. On through the spa town Baden-Baden to see its pretty gardens and elegant casino before arriving in the Black Forest. (B,D)
Day 4 - Switzerland
Black Forest - Rhine Falls - Engelberg, Switzerland.
Sightseeing
Fairy tale images are evoked on your drive through the Black Forest. Visit Lake Titisee and continue to the Swiss border, viewing the mighty Rhine Falls along the way.
Hotel
The next two nights are spent in the ski resort of Engelberg. (B,D) Stay at Schweizerhof (F).
Day 5 - Lucerne
Lucerne Excursion.
Bus
It’s a short drive this morning to lakeside Lucerne.
Sightseeing
An orientation tour includes the Lion Monument and medieval Old Town. Then there’s time for independent activities.
Performing Arts
Optional outings include a cable car ride up a nearby mountain or a Swiss folklore performance. (B,D)
Day 6 - Geneva
Engelberg - Interlaken - Geneva.
Sightseeing
Begin your journey this morning with a scenic drive over the Brünig Pass to the alpine resort of Interlaken.
Sightseeing
Next, admire the mighty Jungfrau before arriving in Geneva, where an orientation and walking tour highlight the United Nations Building, Jet d'Eau Fountain and the Reformation Monument in the Old Town. (B)
Hotel
Stay at Chavannes-de-Bogis (F).
Day 7 - Geneva
Geneva - Mont Blanc, France - Zermatt, Switzerland.
Sailboat & Yacht Charter
Free time this morning to shop or to take an optional cruise on Lake Geneva.
Sightseeing
Then continue through alpine France to view spectacular Mont Blanc, Europe's highest mountain.
Bus
Next, back in to Switzerland through the Rhône Valley and then ascend by electric mini-bus and taxi to Zermatt. (B,D)
Hotel
Stay at Albana Real (F).
Day 8 - Switzerland
Sightseeing
Enjoy a full free day in Europe's most charming mountain resort. The streets are traffic-free and the views of the Matterhorn are stunning.
Train
Perhaps take an optional ride on the incredible Gornergrat Mountain Railway for lunch and memorable vistas. (B)
Day 9 - St. Moritz
Zermatt - Stresa, Italy - St. Moritz, Switzerland.
Sightseeing
Descend to Tasch and cross Simplon Pass into Italy. Stop in the pretty resort of Stresa on Lake Maggiore, before continuing on to Lake Como in the heart of the Italian Lakes district.
Bus
Then head back into Switzerland to elegant St. Moritz, the Alps’ most fashionable resort. (B,D)
Hotel
Stay at Soldanella (F).
Day 10 - Innsbruck
St. Moritz - Innsbruck, Austria.
Sightseeing
Enjoy a scenic drive to Switzerland's Inn Valley and the Austrian frontier. Continue to Innsbruck, where an orientation tour features the Golden Roof, Wilten Basilica, Hofburg Palace and the Olympic Ski Jump.
Food and Dining
Tonight, sample Tyrolean specialties in a local restaurant. (B,D)
Hotel
Stay at Grauer Baer (F).
Day 11 - Vienna
Innsbruck - Bavarian Alps - Vienna.
Sightseeing
A beautiful drive this morning takes in alpine scenery, ancient castles and tiny churches.
Bus
Enter Germany and the Bavarian Alps before arriving in imperial Vienna. (B)
Hotel
Stay at Hilton Danube (SF).
Day 12 - Vienna
Sightseeing
A guided sightseeing tour highlights the Opera, Hofburg, Parliament, St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Imperial Boulevards.
Historical and Educational Tours
Then take a walking tour to the most historic section of the city, “Am Hof.”
Food and Dining
This evening, perhaps head out to a nearby village and dine at lively Heurige (inn) or attend a Viennese Waltz concert. (B)
Day 13 - Salzburg
Vienna - Dürnstein - Salzburg.
Sightseeing
Drive along the Danube Valley and see Richard the Lionheart's Castle at Dürnstein. Continue past the historic Melk Abbey to the fairy tale city of Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart and the locale in the classic movie The Sound of Music. A walking tour explores the most important sites. (B,D)
Hotel
Stay at Europa (F).
Day 14 - Oberammergau
Salzburg - Munich, Germany - Oberammergau.
Sightseeing
Travel back into Germany alongside Chiemsee Lake, where King Ludwig II built Herrenchiemsee Castle. Upon arrival in Munich, an orientation tour features the Olympic Stadium, Marienplatz and Hofbrauhaus. Later ascend into the Bavarian Alps, past picturesque wooden farmhouses and baroque churches to arrive in charming Oberammergau. A tour here highlights the Passion Play Theatre and the frescoed houses. (B,D)
Hotel
Stay at Wittelsbach (F).
Day 15 - Frankfurt
Oberammergau - Rothenburg - Frankfurt.
Sightseeing
Follow the Romantic Road traveling to the historic Rothenburg, reminiscent of a Grimm’s fairy tale. The charm of this preserved city is revealed on a walking tour.
Food and Dining
Later, return to Frankfurt for a Farewell Dinner with new friends. (B,D)
Hotel
Stay at Sheraton (F) in Offenbach.
Day 16 - Frankfurt
Depart Frankfurt.
Airport Transfer
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)
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Airport transfers in Frankfurt on days 2 and 16. Twin-bedded rooms in hotels listed or similar; hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. 14 breakfasts (B) and 9 three-course dinners (D), including a Farewell Dinner with wine in Frankfurt. Services of a professional Tour Director. Private luxury motorcoach with air - conditioning, reclining seats and emergency washroom. Sightseeing with a local guide: Vienna and Salzburg. Special features and scenic highlights as indicated in the itinerary. Inside visits and special features as shown in the tour description including admission charges where applicable. Portfolio of travel documents.
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