Exploring the Alpine Countries (13 Days starting from $2,249)

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Exploring the Alpine Countries
13 Days starting from $2,249

Countries Visited:
Austria, Germany, Switzerland

Length:	13 Days
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Operator:	Collette
Tour Code:	3406

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About This Tour

Discover storybook castles and glittering palaces amidst stunning Alpine vistas as you explore Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Travel through the Black Forest, visiting Oberammergau, famous for the Passion Play and expert woodcarvers. Enjoy a Mozart dinner concert at centuries-old St. Peters Restaurant in Salzburg, city of music. Cruise beautiful Lake Lucerne and the Danube River. Enjoy two nights in the alpine village of Zermatt, Switzerland, at the foot of the Matterhorn.

What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing
Details

Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip.

Meals
11 Breakfast(s), 7 Dinner(s)

Hotel Accommodations:
Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges. Add a pre night stay in Vienna. Prices start at $130.00 per person.

VIENNA Hotel De France
SALZBURG Renaissance Hotel
OBERAMMERGAU Hotel Wittelsbach
BLACK FOREST Hofgut Sternen Hotel
ZERMATT Hotel Schweizerhof
LUCERNE Waldstaetterhof
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.

Complimentary hotel-to-hotel baggage handling.
Sightseeing
Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach

Day 1
Overnight Flight
Half timber houses, vineyards, yodelers and the world''s finest classical music await you. You''ll explore Europe''s most picturesque countries: Austria, Germany (Bavaria), and Switzerland following your overnight flight.

Day 2
Arrive Vienna, Austria
Your tour begins in Vienna. Tonight, meet your fellow travelers at a special welcome dinner, complete with local entertainers, in the quaint wine making village of Grinzing.

Day 3
Vienna
You''ll get to know Vienna this morning during a special tour that showcases its architectural marvels. You will visit the incredible Schoenbrunn Palace and see impressive St. Stephan''s Cathedral. This afternoon enjoy free time to explore - stroll the streets or even visit a museum.

Day 4
Vienna - Salzburg
LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Today, your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language(s) you will experience on your tour along with key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the locals. Enjoy a lovely cruise along the Danube, one of the most picturesque waterways in Europe. Later, visit the Benedictine Melk Abbey before continuing to the “City of Music,” Salzburg. Tonight, enjoy a Mozart Dinner Concert at the centuries-old St. Peter’s Restaurant.

Day 5
Salzburg
Discover the splendor of Salzburg with a leisurely-paced walking tour of the Old Town. Some of the amazing sights you will see include the Cathedral, Mozart’s birthplace and Mirabell Gardens.

Day 6
Salzburg - Munich, Germany - Oberammergau
Today you travel to Germany. In Munich, you’ll feel the energy of this lively and fascinating city during a tour that highlights Olympic Park, the world-famous Glockenspiel, and Marienplatz, a beautiful square surrounded by shops, restaurants and cafes. Later in the day you’ll arrive at your home for the next two nights - the quaint village of Oberammergau, renowned for wood carvings and the Passion Play.

Day 7
Oberammergau - Innsbruck, Austria - Oberammergau
Today you’ll enjoy the scenery of the spectacular Bavarian Alps en route to enchanting Innsbruck. You’ll walk through the charming pedestrian streets and see landmarks such as The Golden Roof with your local guide. You may find it easy to understand why this city, during the 14th century, was the center of European culture and politics as you wind through the narrow cobblestone streets.

Day 8
Oberammergau - Black Forest
Today fairy tales come to life with a picture stop at Bavaria’s most famous castle, Neuschwanstein. Next, you are off to Titisee, located in the heart of the stunning Black Forest. Don’t forget to shop for authentic cuckoo clocks, Hummels and wood carvings!

Day 9
Black Forest - Bern, Switzerland - Zermatt
Welcome to Switzerland! During your first stop you will take a panoramic tour of Bern where Albert Einstein worked out the details of his theory of relativity. Later, visit one of the most photographed castles in the world, the Chateau de Chillon, located on serene Lake Geneva. Your day ends in the relaxing village of Zermatt in the Swiss Alps. Take a stroll and breathe in the fresh Alpine air.

Day 10
Zermatt
After an orientation tour of this mountain resort village, the remainder of your day is at leisure. Get an up-close look at the famed Matterhorn or just relax at your hotel.

Day 11
Zermatt - Grimsel Pass - Lucerne
Views of glaciers, crystal clear rivers and snow-capped mountains will invigorate you as you travel through the spectacular scenery of the Grimsel Pass. Your final destination is the “Swiss Paradise on the Lake,” the city of Lucerne.

Day 12
Lucerne
This morning, embark on a scenic walking tour of this picturesque town, including a stroll through the romantic old town. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to explore the best Lucerne has to offer. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner at a lovely local restaurant, toasting the end of an incredible tour.

Day 13
Lucerne - Tour Ends
Your tour ends today in Lucerne.

Day 1
Overnight Flight
Half timber houses, vineyards, yodelers and the world''s finest classical music await you. You''ll explore Europe''s most picturesque countries: Austria, Germany (Bavaria), and Switzerland following your overnight flight.

Day 2
Arrive Vienna, Austria
Your tour begins in Vienna. Tonight, meet your fellow travelers at a special welcome dinner, complete with local entertainers, in the quaint wine making village of Grinzing.

Day 3
Vienna
You''ll get to know Vienna this morning during a special tour that showcases its architectural marvels. You will visit the incredible Schoenbrunn Palace and see impressive St. Stephan''s Cathedral. This afternoon enjoy free time to explore - stroll the streets or even visit a museum.

Day 4
Vienna - Salzburg
LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Today, your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language(s) you will experience on your tour along with key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the locals. Enjoy a lovely cruise along the Danube, one of the most picturesque waterways in Europe. Later, visit the Benedictine Melk Abbey before continuing to the “City of Music,” Salzburg. Tonight, enjoy a Mozart Dinner Concert at the centuries-old St. Peter’s Restaurant.

Day 5
Salzburg
Discover the splendor of Salzburg with a leisurely-paced walking tour of the Old Town. Some of the amazing sights you will see include the Cathedral, Mozart’s birthplace and Mirabell Gardens.

Day 6
Salzburg - Munich, Germany - Oberammergau
Today you travel to Germany. In Munich, you’ll feel the energy of this lively and fascinating city during a tour that highlights Olympic Park, the world-famous Glockenspiel, and Marienplatz, a beautiful square surrounded by shops, restaurants and cafes. Later in the day you’ll arrive at your home for the next two nights - the quaint village of Oberammergau, renowned for wood carvings and the Passion Play.

Day 7
Oberammergau - Innsbruck, Austria - Oberammergau
Today you’ll enjoy the scenery of the spectacular Bavarian Alps en route to enchanting Innsbruck. You’ll walk through the charming pedestrian streets and see landmarks such as The Golden Roof with your local guide. You may find it easy to understand why this city, during the 14th century, was the center of European culture and politics as you wind through the narrow cobblestone streets.

Day 8
Oberammergau - Black Forest
Today fairy tales come to life with a picture stop at Bavaria’s most famous castle, Neuschwanstein. Next, you are off to Titisee, located in the heart of the stunning Black Forest. Don’t forget to shop for authentic cuckoo clocks, Hummels and wood carvings!

Day 9
Black Forest - Bern, Switzerland - Zermatt
Welcome to Switzerland! During your first stop you will take a panoramic tour of Bern where Albert Einstein worked out the details of his theory of relativity. Later, visit one of the most photographed castles in the world, the Chateau de Chillon, located on serene Lake Geneva. Your day ends in the relaxing village of Zermatt in the Swiss Alps. Take a stroll and breathe in the fresh Alpine air.

Day 10
Zermatt - Gornergrat Railway
After an orientation tour of this mountain resort village you will travel on the famous Gornergrat Railway which offers an incredible view of the famed Matterhorn. The balance of the day is yours to relax or shop the many stores in the village.

Day 11
Zermatt - Grimsel Pass - Lucerne
Views of glaciers, crystal clear rivers and snow-capped mountains will invigorate you as you travel through the spectacular scenery of the Grimsel Pass. Your final destination is the “Swiss Paradise on the Lake,” the city of Lucerne.

Day 12
Lucerne
This morning, embark on a scenic walking tour of this picturesque town, including a stroll through the romantic old town. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to explore the best Lucerne has to offer. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner at a lovely local restaurant, toasting the end of an incredible tour.

Day 13
Lucerne - Tour Ends
Your tour ends today in Lucerne.

Day 1
Overnight Flight
Half timber houses, vineyards, yodelers and the world''s finest classical music await you. You''ll explore Europe''s most picturesque countries: Austria, Germany (Bavaria), and Switzerland following your overnight flight.

Day 2
Arrive Vienna, Austria
Your tour begins in Vienna. Tonight, meet your fellow travelers at a special welcome dinner, complete with local entertainers, in the quaint wine making village of Grinzing.

Day 3
Vienna
You''ll get to know Vienna this morning during a special tour that showcases its architectural marvels. You will visit the incredible Schoenbrunn Palace and see impressive St. Stephan''s Cathedral. This afternoon enjoy free time to explore - stroll the streets or even visit a museum.

Day 4
Vienna - Salzburg
LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Today, your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language(s) you will experience on your tour along with key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the locals. Enjoy a lovely cruise along the Danube, one of the most picturesque waterways in Europe. Later, visit the Benedictine Melk Abbey before continuing to the “City of Music,” Salzburg. Tonight, enjoy a Mozart Dinner Concert at the centuries-old St. Peter’s Restaurant.

Day 5
Salzburg
Discover the splendor of Salzburg with a leisurely-paced walking tour of the Old Town. Some of the amazing sights you will see include the Cathedral, Mozart’s birthplace and Mirabell Gardens.

Day 6
Salzburg - Munich, Germany - Oberammergau
Today you travel to Germany. In Munich, you’ll feel the energy of this lively and fascinating city during a tour that highlights Olympic Park, the world-famous Glockenspiel, and Marienplatz, a beautiful square surrounded by shops, restaurants and cafes. Later in the day you’ll arrive at your home for the next two nights - the quaint village of Oberammergau, renowned for wood carvings and the Passion Play.

Day 7
Oberammergau - Innsbruck, Austria - Oberammergau
Today you’ll enjoy the scenery of the spectacular Bavarian Alps en route to enchanting Innsbruck. You’ll walk through the charming pedestrian streets and see landmarks such as The Golden Roof with your local guide. You may find it easy to understand why this city, during the 14th century, was the center of European culture and politics as you wind through the narrow cobblestone streets.

Day 8
Oberammergau - Black Forest
Today fairy tales come to life with a picture stop at Bavaria’s most famous castle, Neuschwanstein. Next, you are off to Titisee, located in the heart of the stunning Black Forest. Don’t forget to shop for authentic cuckoo clocks, Hummels and wood carvings!

Day 9
Black Forest - Bern, Switzerland - Zermatt
Welcome to Switzerland! During your first stop you will take a panoramic tour of Bern where Albert Einstein worked out the details of his theory of relativity. Later, visit one of the most photographed castles in the world, the Chateau de Chillon, located on serene Lake Geneva. Your day ends in the relaxing village of Zermatt in the Swiss Alps. Take a stroll and breathe in the fresh Alpine air.

Day 10
Zermatt - Gornergrat Railway
After an orientation tour of this mountain resort village you will travel on the famous Gornergrat Railway which offers an incredible view of the famed Matterhorn. The balance of the day is yours to relax or shop the many stores in the village.

Day 11
Zermatt - Grimsel Pass - Lucerne
Views of glaciers, crystal clear rivers and snow-capped mountains will invigorate you as you travel through the spectacular scenery of the Grimsel Pass. Your final destination is the “Swiss Paradise on the Lake,” the city of Lucerne.

Day 12
Lucerne
This morning, embark on a scenic walking tour of this picturesque town, including a stroll through the romantic old town. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to explore the best Lucerne has to offer. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner at a lovely local restaurant, toasting the end of an incredible tour.

Day 13
Lucerne - Tour Ends
Your tour ends today in Lucerne.

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Know Before You Go.... For your information, the Salzburg Summer Music Festival takes place during the month of August. Please note that single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. Due to flight schedules, you may require an early morning departure from the hotel on the last day. Return flights should not be booked prior to 10:00 AM. Danube River Cruise is available mid-April to mid-October. Collette air passengers will depart from Zurich, Switzerland airport. All Collette transfers will depart Lucerne for Zurich. Passport & Visa Information Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements. IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact. Time Zone All countries on this tour are 6 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time. Electricity An adaptor (which changes the physical plug) and/or converter (which changes the electric current) are necessary if you plan to use an appliance with voltage different from the standard within the country you are visiting. Please note, if your appliance has dual voltage you may still need an adaptor for the plug. Voltage for Europe is 220. Elevation Zermatt and St. Moritz are approx 6,000 ft. Option to Gornergrat is 10,000 ft & Mt. Pilatus is 7,000 ft.

Vienna, Danube Cruise, Salzburg, Mozart Dinner Concert, Munich, Oberammergau, Innsbruck, Bavarian Castles, Black Forest, Bern, Chateau de Chillon, Zermatt, Lucerne

Begin your vacation with a special dinner in the quaint wine-making village of Grinzing.

Shop for world-famous hand-carved cuckoo clocks when you overnight in Germany's beautiful Black Forest region.

Spend two nights in the Alpine village of Zermatt, Switzerland at the foot of the Majestic Matterhorn.

Know Before You Go....

For your information, the Salzburg Summer Music Festival takes place during the month of August.

Please note that single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.

Due to flight schedules, you may require an early morning departure from the hotel on the last day. Return flights should not be booked prior to 10:00 AM.

Danube River Cruise is available mid-April to mid-October.

Collette air passengers will depart from Zurich, Switzerland airport. All Collette transfers will depart Lucerne for Zurich.

Passport & Visa Information
Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.

IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.

Time Zone
All countries on this tour are 6 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time.

Electricity
An adaptor (which changes the physical plug) and/or converter (which changes the electric current) are necessary if you plan to use an appliance with voltage different from the standard within the country you are visiting. Please note, if your appliance has dual voltage you may still need an adaptor for the plug. Voltage for Europe is 220.

Elevation
Zermatt and St. Moritz are approx 6,000 ft. Option to Gornergrat is 10,000 ft & Mt. Pilatus is 7,000 ft.

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