Treasures of Austria, Italy and Switzerland
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Cruise; Sightseeing; Lake Como; Golden Roof; Lion Monument; Hofburg Palace; Wilten Basilica; Chapel Bridge; Wilder Kaiser Mountains; Mirabell Palace; Mozart Square; Glassblowing Workshop; Arena;
Enjoy 10 Days Treasures of Austria, Italy and Switzerland Escorted tour featuring sightseeing and many activities in Innsbruck, Lucerne, Salzburg, Verona and Zurich.
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- Trip Length:
- 10 days
- Price Range:
- From $1799 to $1975 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 10 Days Treasures of Austria, Italy and Switzerland Escorted tour featuring sightseeing and many activities in Innsbruck, Lucerne, Salzburg, Verona and Zurich.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - On the Plane
Commercial Flight
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2 - Zurich
Arrive In Zurich, Switzerland.
Airport Transfer
Upon arrival, you will be met at the Zurich airport and transferred to your hotel.
Sightseeing
Later this afternoon, enjoy an orientation tour of Switzerland's financial capital including the grand Cathedral and Bahnhofstrasse with its many elegant stores.
Food and Dining
This evening, meet for a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and traveling companions.
Hotel
Stay at Courtyard by Marriott Nord (F).
Day 3 - Innsbruck
Zurich - St. Gallen - Munich, Germany - Innsbruck, Austria.
Sightseeing
Drive via Germany’s largest lake, Constance, enter Bavaria and take the “autobahn” to the lively capital of Munich. Here an orientation tour highlights the Marienplatz with its famous Glockenspiel, and the celebrated Hofbrauhaus.
Shopping
There is time to explore the bustling food market before continuing south through the snow-capped Alps to Innsbruck, the capital of the Tyrol. (B,D)
Hotel
Stay at Innsbruck (F).
Day 4 - Innsbruck
Sightseeing
This morning’s orientation tour features the Golden Roof and Hofburg Palace as well as the Wilten Basilica.
Food and Dining
This afternoon, perhaps join an optional outing to see one of Mad Ludwig’s fairy tale castles or simply enjoy the pastry and coffee shops in Old Town. (B)
Day 5 - Salzburg
Salzburg Excursion.
Bus
Make an early start this morning for the musical city of Salzburg.
Sightseeing
Drive along the scenic route past the Wilder Kaiser Mountains and through a small section of Germany to the enchanting city of Salzburg. A guided walking tour includes sites from The Sound of Music, the gardens of Mirabell Palace and Mozart's birthplace before ending at Mozart Square.
Historical and Educational Tours
There is plenty of time at leisure to perhaps take the funicular to the Castle Fortress or to just wander the historic streets.
Food and Dining
Return to Innsbruck where dinner tonight is Tyrolean cuisine at a local restaurant. (B,D)
Day 6 - Verona
Innsbruck - Verona, Italy.
Sightseeing
This morning, head over Brenner Pass into Italy and the beautiful landscape of the Dolomite Mountains. Next descend to the Veneto Plain to pretty Lake Garda. Drive along its scenic shores with a stop in Sirmione to see the ancient castle.
Bus
Then on through the Bardolino Vineyards to Verona, the romantic city of star-crossed lovers. (B)
Hotel
Stay at Leopardi (F).
Day 7 - Venice
Venice Excursion.
Bus
Journey to the Adriatic Coast to the floating city of Venice.
River, Barge or Yacht Cruise
Cruise along the Giudecca Canal by private launch, seeing the Palladian Church of Christ the Redeemer, the island of St. George, the Doge's Palace and the Byzantine Basilica of St. Mark's. Stop by the Bridge of Sighs on the way to St. Mark's Square.
Arts, Crafts and Antiques
End your tour at a glassblowing workshop to watch a demonstration of this ancient craft.
Food and Dining
Then there is free time for independent exploration. You might want to take an optional outing to Burano Island for a fresh seafood lunch. (B,D)
Day 8 - Verona
Historical and Educational Tours
Discover one of Europe's secret jewels on a walking tour of Verona. Visit the 2,000-year-old Arena, built by the Romans and still in use today for opera performances.
Sightseeing
Also see Piazza Bra, Piazza delle Erbe, the tomb of the renowned Scaliger family and Juliet's balcony.
Shopping
Then there is time to shop on Via Mazzini with its boutiques and wine bars. (B)
Day 9 - Lucerne
Verona - Lugano, Switzerland - Lucerne.
Bus
This morning drive past Brescia, Bergamo, Milan and Lake Como to Lugano in Switzerland.
Sightseeing
There is time to explore the old squares and pedestrian streets, and perhaps take a ride on a pedalo.
Sightseeing
Later this afternoon, head to Lucerne through the towering Gotthard Mountains. (B,D)
Hotel
Stay at Schiller (F).
Day 10 - Lucerne
Sightseeing
An orientation tour around this medieval city highlights the Lion Monument, built in memory of Louis XVI’s Swiss Guard, and Chapel Bridge.
Sightseeing
Afterward there is plenty of time for independent activities. Perhaps take an optional excursion to into the nearby mountains for a cable car ride.
Shopping
You will find great shopping in Old Lucerne, where watches, cuckoo clocks and delicious Swiss chocolate can be found.
Food and Dining
Tonight, savor a Farewell Dinner with newfound friends. (B,D)
Day 11 - Zurich
Lucerne - Depart Zurich.
Airport Transfer
Morning transfer to Zurich Airport in time for homebound flights leaving no earlier than 10 a.m. (B)
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Airport transfers in Zurich on days 2 and 11. Twin-bedded rooms in hotels listed or similar; hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. 9 breakfasts (B) and 5 three-course dinners (D), including a Farewell Dinner with wine in Lucerne. Services of a professional Tour Director. Private luxury motorcoach with air - conditioning, reclining seats and emergency washroom. Sightseeing with a local guide: Salzburg and Verona. 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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