Scenic Europe & Bernina Express With London Ext 2
This memorable vacation starts in London and travels to Brussels for an overnight. Continue to Germany's scenic Rhineland and Würzburg, as well as the Romantic Road and charming medieval Rothenburg. Next up: the beautiful landscapes of Bavaria, a visit to Prince Ludwig's Neuschwanstein Castle, and Austria and Switzerland. An included ...
Read Full Description- Destination:
-
Brussels, Belgium; Geneva, Switzerland; Innsbruck, Austria; London, United Kingdom; Lucerne, Switzerland; Lugano, Switzerland; Paris, France; St. Moritz, Switzerland; Wurzburg, Germany
- Trip Length:
- 13 days
- Price Range:
- From $0 to $2000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- April, May, July, August, September, October
- Recommended for:
-
(15-18), (18-24), (25-30), (31-35), (36-40), (41-50), (51-55)
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Trip Around the World
Detailed Trip Description
This memorable vacation starts in London and travels to Brussels for an overnight. Continue to Germany's scenic Rhineland and Würzburg, as well as the Romantic Road and charming medieval Rothenburg. Next up: the beautiful landscapes of Bavaria, a visit to Prince Ludwig's Neuschwanstein Castle, and Austria and Switzerland. An included panoramic Alpine train ride on the Bernina Express—which leaves from St. Moritz and crosses the Bernina mountain range into the Italian Valtellina—is an unforgettable experience. A change of scenery as you continue to subtropical Lake Lugano, then back over the mountains to Lucerne, Interlaken, and Gruyère in the Swiss Alps. Your European adventure concludes with two overnights in Paris, the inimitable “City of Light." Extension 4555 returns to London by motorcoach and a ferry Channel crossing and includes one overnight in London.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - On the Plane
Flight to London.
Commercial Flights
Board Your Overnight Transatlantic Flight.
Day 2 - London, United Kingdom
Arrival In London, England.
Hotels
Check into your hotel. In the afternoon you may want to start exploring the lively British capital. Uniformed Hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay.
Day 3 - Brussels, Belgium
London-Brussels, Belgium
Buses
Leave London in the early morning and head through the lush English countryside to the Channel port, where you board your ferry for the Continent. Here your Tour Director and comfortable coach wait to take you to Brussels. (B)
Day 4 - Wurzburg, Germany
Brussels-The Rhineland, Germany-Würzburg.
Sightseeing
Start the day by traveling south into Germany to reach the shores of the mighty Rhine to enjoy a scenic drive. Even better, opt for a Rhine cruise. Admire the pretty villages, the castles perched high above the river, and the numerous terraced vineyards. Next, to Würzburg on the banks of the River Main and famous for its baroque architecture.
Hotels
Overnight in Würzburg, one of Bavaria's many famous cities. (B,D)
Day 5 - Innsbruck, Austria
Würzburg-Romantic Road-Rothenburg-Neuschwanstein Castle-Innsbruck, Austria.
Sightseeing
Drive along the Romantic Road, through villages protected by medieval tower gates and with squares of half-timbered houses and richly decorated fountains. Stop awhile to visit the picturesque town of Rothenburg. Travel into southern Bavaria for an included visit to the legendary Castle of Neuschwanstein.
Hotels
Just a few more miles into Austria for an overnight in Innsbruck. (B,D)
Day 6 - St. Moritz, Switzerland
Innsbruck-St. Moritz, Switzerland.
Sightseeing
A magnificent drive this morning through Austrian and Swiss grand Alpine scenery. South into Switzerland’s lower Engadine Valley and past the Swiss National Park to the world-famous resort of St. Moritz. Plenty of time to enjoy the sight of the great mountain peaks and the blue water lake just below the town. Take a stroll and let it all sink in. (B)
Day 7 - Lugano, Switzerland
St. Moritz-Bernina Express Train To Italy-Lugano, Switzerland.
Sightseeing
Enjoy the highlight of the whole tour and a wonderful way of crossing the Alps. One of Europe’s most spectacular train rides begins in St. Moritz and takes you across lofty Bernina Pass via the Swiss Poschiavo area to Tirano in the Italian Valtellina
Hotels
Here rejoin your coach for the journey to the shores of Lake Como and then Lugano, where you’ll overnight. (B)
Day 8 - Lucerne, Switzerland
Lugano-Lake Lucerne.
Sightseeing
Another lovely journey today through the valleys of the Canton Ticino, through the Gotthard Tunnel, and into more magnificent Alpine scenery as you descend to the shores of Lake Lucerne. This afternoon, visit one of Switzerland’s finest cities, nestled amid its snow-capped Alps, surrounded by its lake, and embellished by the clear mountain waters of the River Reuss. Your visit takes in the impressive city walls, a covered wooden bridge, ornate patrician houses lining cobblestone streets, and the Lion Monument—a masterful stone sculpture in honor of the heroic Swiss Guard of Louis XVI.
River Cruises
A grand selection of optional activities completes the day: a funicular and cable car ride to the 6,227-foot summit of the Stanserhorn, a cruise on the fjord-like lake, and, of course.
Shopping
Time to shop for that very Swiss watch. (B,D)
Day 9 - Geneva, Switzerland
Lake Lucerne-Interlaken-Gruyère-Geneva Area.
Sightseeing
A day packed with a variety of scenery and places to visit. First to Interlaken, a vacationer’s dream. It’s all picture postcard perfect, lying beneath the towering Jungfrau and between two sparkling lakes. Motor along the shores of Lake Thun, then on to the small but lovely village of Gruyère with only a few more miles before reaching Switzerland’s most international city, Geneva.
Hotels
Overnight in this area. (B,D)
Day 10 - Paris, France
Geneva Area-Beaune, France-Paris.
Sightseeing
Vistas of famous vineyards on the way to Beaune. Visit the medieval Burgundian town, known the world over for its wine production. Later, via the fast and comfortable autoroute to Paris.
Nightlife
Tonight maybe an optional cabaret show? (B)
Day 11 - Paris, France
Full day to explore Paris.
Sightseeing
One full day to explore the city that’s known throughout the world for its fashions, art and museums, delicious food and joie de vivre. Included sightseeing with a local expert of many of the best-known Parisian sights: La Sorbonne, Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Madeleine, the Eiffel Tower, the Pyramid near the Louvre, the Invalides, and Champs Elysées. Optional excursions are also available to the Palace and Gardens of Versailles and, to celebrate the success of your tour, a French farewell dinner might be just the ticket. (B)
Day 12 - London, United Kingdom
Paris-London, England
Ferries
Relax and let the countryside whiz by on the road north to the coast, where you board your Channel ferry.
Hotels
Through Kent return to London for an evening arrival. (B)
Day 13 - Paris, France
Departure flight.
Airport Transfers
Your Homebound Flight from Paris arrives the same day. (B)
Not the trip you were looking for?
You may also start a free trip request below and get matched with up to three travel specialists who can help you plan your travel:
Submit Inquiry to Travel Specialist
Already a member? Log in now.
Tripology is TRUSTe Certified so your information is safe.
We will only share your contact information with the travel professional who posted this trip.
Trips you may also be interested in
- Oberammergau 2010 Passion Play Tour: Alpine Switzerland and Bavaria
- Join Frank on a delightful tour combining the 2010 Oberammergau Passion Play and a tour of quintessential Switzerland and Bavaria. Experience the culture, learn about your Christian heritage, meet the locals and be inspired in your faith!
- Oberammergau 2010 Passion Play Tour: Switzerland, Germany, & Austria
- Join Frank on a 13 day tour through quintessential Switzerland, Germany and Austria. This leisurely trip includes Geneva, Chillon Castle, Bern, a day in the Swiss Alps, Zurich, the Bavarian Alps and castles, Salzburg and Vienna. The highlight is the Oberammergau Passion Play.
- Oberammergau 2010 Passion Play Tour: Splendors of Bavaria & Italy
- Join Frank on a fabulous 14 day tour from Bavaria to Rome, featuring Munich, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Venice, Florence and Rome. Along the way we'll enjoy Alpine scenery and cultural delights, including the Oberammergau Passion Play.
Search for travel inspiration
Scheduled transatlantic flights and airport transfers in London and Paris if Cosmos issues the tickets. Round-trip transportation between London and the Channel ports; on the Continent private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach. Cross-Channel ferry; the Bernina Express Train. Accommodation for 11 nights. Meals: 11 buffet breakfasts (B); 4 dinners (D). Sightseeing as per itinerary.
Budget Excludes:
Fill out the form below and let your friends know about Scenic Europe & Bernina Express With London Ext 2.
