Switzerland and Austria
Your itinerary
Start Location Visited Location
Plane End Location
Cruise Train
Over night Ferry
Day 1 Day 7 Welcome to Zurich Venture to St. Moritz
Your epic journey to the heart of Europe launches in the sophisticated cultural This morning, we cross the Swiss border and travel through the enchanting hotspot of Zurich, whose historic centre and scenic lakeside you will have an landscapes of the Engadine Valley. Arriving in the chic winter sports resort of St. opportunity to explore, before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers Moritz, we have the afternoon on our own to explore the scenic landscape or for an orientation of the city's iconic sights and a Welcome Reception. perhaps take a mountain pass train ride.
Hotel - Mövenpick Regensdorf Hotel - Reine Victoria
Included Meals - Welcome Reception Included Meals - Breakfast
Day 2 Day 8 Journey to Liechtenstein and Salzburg Journey to Lake Maggiore and on to
Embark on a soul-stirring encounter with the valleys and lofty peaks of Zermatt Liechtenstein, bound for its tiny capital, Vaduz. Continue along the scenic Arlberg Drive via the Maloja Pass, past Lake Como, to Lake Maggiore. Explore the lakeside route through the Tyrol to your overnight stop in the Baroque city of Salzburg. town of Stresa, before seeing the Borromean Islands. Then, head towards the Here, you will join a Local Specialist for a walking tour that will take you past iconic Simplon Pass en route to Zermatt, where you will dine at your hotel. sights, including the house where Mozart once lived and Domplatz with its imposing Cathedral, Residenz Castle and St. Peter's Abbey. Hotel - Alpen Resort
Hotel - Austria Trend Europa Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Included Meals - Breakfast Day 9
Day 3 Zermatt Your Way Onwards to Vienna Spend a full free day soaking up Zermatt's crisp mountain air and panoramic vistas. Relax in beautiful surrounds or consider an Optional Experience to the Waltz through the scenic Austrian countryside, past Lake Mondsee and the rolling Klein Matterhorn for the most spectacular mountain views. hills and fortresses of the Wachau Valley. See Melk Abbey overlooking the beautiful Danube, then continue to Vienna. Perhaps spend your first evening in Included Meals - Breakfast the City of Music on an Optional Experience Viennese dinner with traditional entertainment. Day 10 On to Lake Geneva and Montreux Hotel - NH Danube City A drive through the Rhône Valley brings you to Lake Geneva, where you'll view Included Meals - Breakfast Lord Byron's Castle of Chillon. Follow the shores of Lake Geneva round to Montreux, famous for its annual jazz festival. This evening, Connect With Locals Day 4 over dinner for a Be My Guest experience at a family run winery overlooking Lake Discover Artistic Vienna Geneva.
Admire the grand boulevards and beautiful Gothic and Baroque façades on a Hotel - Eurotel guided sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist, who will take you to see the State Opera, Hofburg, St. Stephen's Cathedral and Parliament. Immerse yourself in the Included Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest centuries-old history, before spending free time soaking up the Kaffee culture of the city. This evening, you may wish to embrace the talents of the 'City of Music' Day 11 and attend a Viennese concert in one of the city's magnificent performance Cross the Brünig Pass to Lucerne venues. Travel via Bern to Interlaken, set in the heart of Switzerland in the shadow of the Included Meals - Breakfast mighty Jungfrau. Then, cross the Brünig Pass to lakeside Lucerne, where you'll view the ancient wooden Chapel Bridge suspended over the Reuss and visit the Day 5 poignant Lion Monument to pay tribute to the brave Swiss Guards who lost their Off to Riverside Innsbruck lives defending Louis XVI during the French Revolution.
Leaving the elegant imperial capital behind, we venture west into the Tyrolean Hotel - Grand Europe Alps and the capital of Tyrol. You'll want to keep your camera at hand to capture the epic backdrop that accompanies your scenic drive through the alpine Included Meals - Breakfast landscapes of Austria. Your home for the next two nights is Innsbruck, with one of Day 12 Europe's most picture-perfect Old Towns, surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of the Nordkette. Lucerne Your Way
Snow-capped peaks surround you as you wander through the medieval streets of Hotel - Grauer Bär Lucerne, lined with colourful muralled façades. Spend a full day on your own Included Meals - Breakfast exploring the Old Town, enjoy a leisurely Swiss lunch or consider an Optional Experience ascending a nearby mountain for panoramic views. This evening, toast Day 6 to your epic journey during your Farewell Dinner. Discover Alpine Innsbruck Included Meals - Breakfast, Farewell Dinner Admire spectacular Alpine scenery, journeying over the remarkable Felbertauern Road on your way to the capital of the Tyrol, Innsbruck. Here you will have an Day 13 opportunity to admire Emperor Maximilian I's Golden Roof, St. James Cathedral Journey Home and see the Olympic ski jump. You could choose to admire the fascinating crystal We say a fond farewell to Switzerland and our newfound friends at the end of an installations and browse for precious gifts and souvenirs at the Swarovski Crystal unforgettable journey. Find out more about your free airport transfer at Worlds Store. trafalgar.com/freetransfers.
Hotel - Grauer Bär Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast
All optional experiences for this trip Book with your travel director when you travel Bernina Pass Discovery Board a train across the spectacular Bernina Pass, one of Switzerland's iconic rail routes. Our panoramic journey takes us to a local hostelry where AVAILABLE ON DAY 3 you can indulge in a typical apéro of tasty snacks and vintages, a truly local Eagle’s Nest Tour and Bavarian Alps experience! In Berchtesgaden National Park, we'll drive with our Local Specialist past farmhouses and picturesque villages, as we ascend the Obersalzberg. We'll Adult Price: Fr.75.00* then transfer to special buses for the second leg of the journey, on a * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and spectacular road that's been blasted out of the mountain side. Finally, we'll subject to change. take an elevator to the Eagle's Nest, intended as a mountain retreat for Hitler and his inner circle. Once at the top, we'll learn its fascinating history and take in awe-inspiring views of the surrounding mountain peaks, whilst enjoying a local refreshment! This optional is weather dependent and subject to seasonal closures, therefore it may not be available on all AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 departures. Discover The Borromean Islands Adult Price: €63.00* We've organised a private launch to take you to the beautiful islands of Lake Maggiore. Here, with your Local Specialist, you'll see the Isola Madre, * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and the Isola dei Pescatori, and on the Isola Bella we visit the magnificent palace subject to change. of the Borromean Princes (this optional is only operated between mid March and the end of October).
Adult Price: €45.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 3 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Lake and Mountain Tour Today, with our Local Specialist, we'll marvel at the Alpine beauty of the Salzburg lake district, with its 76 glacier lakes and picturesque towns like Sankt Gilgen. We'll also have the chance to see some of the major backdrops for the film "The Sound of Music". AVAILABLE ON DAY 9
Adult Price: €39.00* Zermatt Dinner Experience Discover the beautiful mountainous resort town of Zermatt. Afterwards, * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and we'll enjoy a wonderful dinner in a typical chalet-style restaurant with an subject to change. opportunity to try the world-famous raclette and chocolate fondue.
Adult Price: Fr.86.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and AVAILABLE ON DAY 3 subject to change.
Viennese Dinner with Musical Entertainment Enjoy dinner in an atmospheric Viennese restaurant, with drinks and traditional musical entertainment included. A unique experience in one of Europe’s most elegant cities. AVAILABLE ON DAY 9
Adult Price: €63.00* Klein Matterhorn Excursion A unique electric taxi service will drive us to the foot of Zermatt's highest * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and and most spectacular mountain ride. You’ll enjoy stunning views as we subject to change. ascend to Furi and Trockener Steg, before boarding Europe's highest cable car to 3779m (12400ft) and the magnificent snow-capped top of the world.
Adult Price: Fr.119.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Dinner And Viennese Concert A wonderful evening of all things Viennese! We'll enjoy a superb dinner with drinks, followed by a concert of Viennese classical music. With your 'A Class' tickets, you will experience works by Johann Strauss and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart performed in a classic, sumptuous setting and a AVAILABLE ON DAY 10 complimentary glass of sparkling wine or juice during the concert. Please note: on occasion, a small gift will be offered in place of a glass of sparkling Lake Geneva Cruise with Meal wine. Should you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% cancellation fee will Enjoy an unforgettable cruise on the ‘Belle Epoque ‘ steamers of the C.G.N. be incurred. company on Lake Geneva. The lake is one of Western Europe’s largest and its waters meet the shores of both Switzerland and France. You’ll see Adult Price: €103.00* picturesque villages and towns in both countries as well as the majestic Alps and, on clear days, Mont Blanc. A three-course meal will be served in * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and their wood-panelled dining room while you admire awe-inspiring Alpine subject to change. scenery dining on the specialities of the Vaud canton.
Adult Price: Fr.94.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 subject to change.
Schönbrunn Palace And Gardens The Imperial Summer Palace of Schönbrunn offers an amazing journey through the centuries of Habsburg rule. It is perfectly preserved and richly decorated with treasures from around the globe. Each room has a story to AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 tell, so of course, you’ll have a Local Specialist to bring it to life and to make the most of your time. This optional involves reservations and entrance Swiss Dinner by the Lake prepayments. Should you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% cancellation Tonight, we'll enjoy a delicious Swiss meal that includes the famous Swiss fee will be incurred. cheese fondue in a typical local restaurant. Its Lakeside location and well- placed terrace will ensure a relaxing evening enjoying the hearty Swiss Adult Price: €47.00* menu. Two drinks are included.
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Adult Price: Fr.95.00* subject to change. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 6
Tyrolean Evening With Dinner AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 You’ll enjoy a delicious meal of traditional Tyrolean cuisine before a lively folklore show, where singers, dancers and musicians dressed in national Mount Stanserhorn And Lake Cruise costume provide an evening of entertainment and fun. Drinks are included. Take a scenic cruise with us across Lake Lucerne to Stans, and one of Switzerland's oldest mountain railways. Travelling by railway and Cabrio Adult Price: €67.00* cable car, we'll reach 1900m (6300ft), where you’ll have free time to admire the stunning Alpine scenery. On certain departures, this optional may be * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and operated in reverse, ending with the cruise. It may also be operated subject to change. without the cruise for CHF 78.
Adult Price: Fr.113.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 subject to change.
Ski Jump and Strudel Come and experience the Tyrolean Alps from the launch pad of Innsbruck's iconic ski jump, one of the sites of the annual Four Hills Tournament. From the first Winter Youth Olympics onward, Innsbruck has staged three Winter AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 Olympics – more than any other city. We'll continue to soak up Alpine scenery with our Local Specialist, immersing ourselves in the region’s Swiss Countryside & Carriages culinary culture with a strudel baking lesson. Don't worry - we won't leave A chance to get to know the Swiss, you’ll meet local farmers and enjoy a without sampling the most famous cake of the Alpine region! delightful countryside tour in horse-drawn carriages. Soak up the stunning scenery as we trot around a typical rural community, en route to a farm Adult Price: €58.00* where you’ll savour local drinks and snacks. Children must be accompanied by an adult. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Adult Price: Fr.67.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 7 Switzerland and Austria
Your itinerary
Start Location Visited Location
Plane End Location
Cruise Train
Over night Ferry
Day 1 Day 7 Welcome to Zurich Venture to St. Moritz
Your epic journey to the heart of Europe launches in the sophisticated cultural This morning, we cross the Swiss border and travel through the enchanting hotspot of Zurich, whose historic centre and scenic lakeside you will have an landscapes of the Engadine Valley. Arriving in the chic winter sports resort of St. opportunity to explore, before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers Moritz, we have the afternoon on our own to explore the scenic landscape or for an orientation of the city's iconic sights and a Welcome Reception. perhaps take a mountain pass train ride.
Hotel - Mövenpick Regensdorf Hotel - Reine Victoria
Included Meals - Welcome Reception Included Meals - Breakfast
Day 2 Day 8 Journey to Liechtenstein and Salzburg Journey to Lake Maggiore and on to
Embark on a soul-stirring encounter with the valleys and lofty peaks of Zermatt Liechtenstein, bound for its tiny capital, Vaduz. Continue along the scenic Arlberg Drive via the Maloja Pass, past Lake Como, to Lake Maggiore. Explore the lakeside route through the Tyrol to your overnight stop in the Baroque city of Salzburg. town of Stresa, before seeing the Borromean Islands. Then, head towards the Here, you will join a Local Specialist for a walking tour that will take you past iconic Simplon Pass en route to Zermatt, where you will dine at your hotel. sights, including the house where Mozart once lived and Domplatz with its imposing Cathedral, Residenz Castle and St. Peter's Abbey. Hotel - Alpen Resort
Hotel - Austria Trend Europa Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Included Meals - Breakfast Day 9
Day 3 Zermatt Your Way Onwards to Vienna Spend a full free day soaking up Zermatt's crisp mountain air and panoramic vistas. Relax in beautiful surrounds or consider an Optional Experience to the Waltz through the scenic Austrian countryside, past Lake Mondsee and the rolling Klein Matterhorn for the most spectacular mountain views. hills and fortresses of the Wachau Valley. See Melk Abbey overlooking the beautiful Danube, then continue to Vienna. Perhaps spend your first evening in Included Meals - Breakfast the City of Music on an Optional Experience Viennese dinner with traditional entertainment. Day 10 On to Lake Geneva and Montreux Hotel - NH Danube City A drive through the Rhône Valley brings you to Lake Geneva, where you'll view Included Meals - Breakfast Lord Byron's Castle of Chillon. Follow the shores of Lake Geneva round to Montreux, famous for its annual jazz festival. This evening, Connect With Locals Day 4 over dinner for a Be My Guest experience at a family run winery overlooking Lake Discover Artistic Vienna Geneva.
Admire the grand boulevards and beautiful Gothic and Baroque façades on a Hotel - Eurotel guided sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist, who will take you to see the State Opera, Hofburg, St. Stephen's Cathedral and Parliament. Immerse yourself in the Included Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest centuries-old history, before spending free time soaking up the Kaffee culture of the city. This evening, you may wish to embrace the talents of the 'City of Music' Day 11 and attend a Viennese concert in one of the city's magnificent performance Cross the Brünig Pass to Lucerne venues. Travel via Bern to Interlaken, set in the heart of Switzerland in the shadow of the Included Meals - Breakfast mighty Jungfrau. Then, cross the Brünig Pass to lakeside Lucerne, where you'll view the ancient wooden Chapel Bridge suspended over the Reuss and visit the Day 5 poignant Lion Monument to pay tribute to the brave Swiss Guards who lost their Off to Riverside Innsbruck lives defending Louis XVI during the French Revolution.
Leaving the elegant imperial capital behind, we venture west into the Tyrolean Hotel - Grand Europe Alps and the capital of Tyrol. You'll want to keep your camera at hand to capture the epic backdrop that accompanies your scenic drive through the alpine Included Meals - Breakfast landscapes of Austria. Your home for the next two nights is Innsbruck, with one of Day 12 Europe's most picture-perfect Old Towns, surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of the Nordkette. Lucerne Your Way
Snow-capped peaks surround you as you wander through the medieval streets of Hotel - Grauer Bär Lucerne, lined with colourful muralled façades. Spend a full day on your own Included Meals - Breakfast exploring the Old Town, enjoy a leisurely Swiss lunch or consider an Optional Experience ascending a nearby mountain for panoramic views. This evening, toast Day 6 to your epic journey during your Farewell Dinner. Discover Alpine Innsbruck Included Meals - Breakfast, Farewell Dinner Admire spectacular Alpine scenery, journeying over the remarkable Felbertauern Road on your way to the capital of the Tyrol, Innsbruck. Here you will have an Day 13 opportunity to admire Emperor Maximilian I's Golden Roof, St. James Cathedral Journey Home and see the Olympic ski jump. You could choose to admire the fascinating crystal We say a fond farewell to Switzerland and our newfound friends at the end of an installations and browse for precious gifts and souvenirs at the Swarovski Crystal unforgettable journey. Find out more about your free airport transfer at Worlds Store. trafalgar.com/freetransfers.
Hotel - Grauer Bär Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast
All optional experiences for this trip Book with your travel director when you travel Bernina Pass Discovery Board a train across the spectacular Bernina Pass, one of Switzerland's iconic rail routes. Our panoramic journey takes us to a local hostelry where AVAILABLE ON DAY 3 you can indulge in a typical apéro of tasty snacks and vintages, a truly local Eagle’s Nest Tour and Bavarian Alps experience! In Berchtesgaden National Park, we'll drive with our Local Specialist past farmhouses and picturesque villages, as we ascend the Obersalzberg. We'll Adult Price: Fr.75.00* then transfer to special buses for the second leg of the journey, on a * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and spectacular road that's been blasted out of the mountain side. Finally, we'll subject to change. take an elevator to the Eagle's Nest, intended as a mountain retreat for Hitler and his inner circle. Once at the top, we'll learn its fascinating history and take in awe-inspiring views of the surrounding mountain peaks, whilst enjoying a local refreshment! This optional is weather dependent and subject to seasonal closures, therefore it may not be available on all AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 departures. Discover The Borromean Islands Adult Price: €63.00* We've organised a private launch to take you to the beautiful islands of Lake Maggiore. Here, with your Local Specialist, you'll see the Isola Madre, * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and the Isola dei Pescatori, and on the Isola Bella we visit the magnificent palace subject to change. of the Borromean Princes (this optional is only operated between mid March and the end of October).
Adult Price: €45.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 3 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Lake and Mountain Tour Today, with our Local Specialist, we'll marvel at the Alpine beauty of the Salzburg lake district, with its 76 glacier lakes and picturesque towns like Sankt Gilgen. We'll also have the chance to see some of the major backdrops for the film "The Sound of Music". AVAILABLE ON DAY 9
Adult Price: €39.00* Zermatt Dinner Experience Discover the beautiful mountainous resort town of Zermatt. Afterwards, * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and we'll enjoy a wonderful dinner in a typical chalet-style restaurant with an subject to change. opportunity to try the world-famous raclette and chocolate fondue.
Adult Price: Fr.86.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and AVAILABLE ON DAY 3 subject to change.
Viennese Dinner with Musical Entertainment Enjoy dinner in an atmospheric Viennese restaurant, with drinks and traditional musical entertainment included. A unique experience in one of Europe’s most elegant cities. AVAILABLE ON DAY 9
Adult Price: €63.00* Klein Matterhorn Excursion A unique electric taxi service will drive us to the foot of Zermatt's highest * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and and most spectacular mountain ride. You’ll enjoy stunning views as we subject to change. ascend to Furi and Trockener Steg, before boarding Europe's highest cable car to 3779m (12400ft) and the magnificent snow-capped top of the world.
Adult Price: Fr.119.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Dinner And Viennese Concert A wonderful evening of all things Viennese! We'll enjoy a superb dinner with drinks, followed by a concert of Viennese classical music. With your 'A Class' tickets, you will experience works by Johann Strauss and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart performed in a classic, sumptuous setting and a AVAILABLE ON DAY 10 complimentary glass of sparkling wine or juice during the concert. Please note: on occasion, a small gift will be offered in place of a glass of sparkling Lake Geneva Cruise with Meal wine. Should you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% cancellation fee will Enjoy an unforgettable cruise on the ‘Belle Epoque ‘ steamers of the C.G.N. be incurred. company on Lake Geneva. The lake is one of Western Europe’s largest and its waters meet the shores of both Switzerland and France. You’ll see Adult Price: €103.00* picturesque villages and towns in both countries as well as the majestic Alps and, on clear days, Mont Blanc. A three-course meal will be served in * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and their wood-panelled dining room while you admire awe-inspiring Alpine subject to change. scenery dining on the specialities of the Vaud canton.
Adult Price: Fr.94.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 subject to change.
Schönbrunn Palace And Gardens The Imperial Summer Palace of Schönbrunn offers an amazing journey through the centuries of Habsburg rule. It is perfectly preserved and richly decorated with treasures from around the globe. Each room has a story to AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 tell, so of course, you’ll have a Local Specialist to bring it to life and to make the most of your time. This optional involves reservations and entrance Swiss Dinner by the Lake prepayments. Should you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% cancellation Tonight, we'll enjoy a delicious Swiss meal that includes the famous Swiss fee will be incurred. cheese fondue in a typical local restaurant. Its Lakeside location and well- placed terrace will ensure a relaxing evening enjoying the hearty Swiss Adult Price: €47.00* menu. Two drinks are included.
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Adult Price: Fr.95.00* subject to change. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 6
Tyrolean Evening With Dinner AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 You’ll enjoy a delicious meal of traditional Tyrolean cuisine before a lively folklore show, where singers, dancers and musicians dressed in national Mount Stanserhorn And Lake Cruise costume provide an evening of entertainment and fun. Drinks are included. Take a scenic cruise with us across Lake Lucerne to Stans, and one of Switzerland's oldest mountain railways. Travelling by railway and Cabrio Adult Price: €67.00* cable car, we'll reach 1900m (6300ft), where you’ll have free time to admire the stunning Alpine scenery. On certain departures, this optional may be * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and operated in reverse, ending with the cruise. It may also be operated subject to change. without the cruise for CHF 78.
Adult Price: Fr.113.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 subject to change.
Ski Jump and Strudel Come and experience the Tyrolean Alps from the launch pad of Innsbruck's iconic ski jump, one of the sites of the annual Four Hills Tournament. From the first Winter Youth Olympics onward, Innsbruck has staged three Winter AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 Olympics – more than any other city. We'll continue to soak up Alpine scenery with our Local Specialist, immersing ourselves in the region’s Swiss Countryside & Carriages culinary culture with a strudel baking lesson. Don't worry - we won't leave A chance to get to know the Swiss, you’ll meet local farmers and enjoy a without sampling the most famous cake of the Alpine region! delightful countryside tour in horse-drawn carriages. Soak up the stunning scenery as we trot around a typical rural community, en route to a farm Adult Price: €58.00* where you’ll savour local drinks and snacks. Children must be accompanied by an adult. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Adult Price: Fr.67.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 7 Switzerland and Austria
Your itinerary
Start Location Visited Location
Plane End Location
Cruise Train
Over night Ferry
Day 1 Day 7 Welcome to Zurich Venture to St. Moritz
Your epic journey to the heart of Europe launches in the sophisticated cultural This morning, we cross the Swiss border and travel through the enchanting hotspot of Zurich, whose historic centre and scenic lakeside you will have an landscapes of the Engadine Valley. Arriving in the chic winter sports resort of St. opportunity to explore, before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers Moritz, we have the afternoon on our own to explore the scenic landscape or for an orientation of the city's iconic sights and a Welcome Reception. perhaps take a mountain pass train ride.
Hotel - Mövenpick Regensdorf Hotel - Reine Victoria
Included Meals - Welcome Reception Included Meals - Breakfast
Day 2 Day 8 Journey to Liechtenstein and Salzburg Journey to Lake Maggiore and on to
Embark on a soul-stirring encounter with the valleys and lofty peaks of Zermatt Liechtenstein, bound for its tiny capital, Vaduz. Continue along the scenic Arlberg Drive via the Maloja Pass, past Lake Como, to Lake Maggiore. Explore the lakeside route through the Tyrol to your overnight stop in the Baroque city of Salzburg. town of Stresa, before seeing the Borromean Islands. Then, head towards the Here, you will join a Local Specialist for a walking tour that will take you past iconic Simplon Pass en route to Zermatt, where you will dine at your hotel. sights, including the house where Mozart once lived and Domplatz with its imposing Cathedral, Residenz Castle and St. Peter's Abbey. Hotel - Alpen Resort
Hotel - Austria Trend Europa Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Included Meals - Breakfast Day 9
Day 3 Zermatt Your Way Onwards to Vienna Spend a full free day soaking up Zermatt's crisp mountain air and panoramic vistas. Relax in beautiful surrounds or consider an Optional Experience to the Waltz through the scenic Austrian countryside, past Lake Mondsee and the rolling Klein Matterhorn for the most spectacular mountain views. hills and fortresses of the Wachau Valley. See Melk Abbey overlooking the beautiful Danube, then continue to Vienna. Perhaps spend your first evening in Included Meals - Breakfast the City of Music on an Optional Experience Viennese dinner with traditional entertainment. Day 10 On to Lake Geneva and Montreux Hotel - NH Danube City A drive through the Rhône Valley brings you to Lake Geneva, where you'll view Included Meals - Breakfast Lord Byron's Castle of Chillon. Follow the shores of Lake Geneva round to Montreux, famous for its annual jazz festival. This evening, Connect With Locals Day 4 over dinner for a Be My Guest experience at a family run winery overlooking Lake Discover Artistic Vienna Geneva.
Admire the grand boulevards and beautiful Gothic and Baroque façades on a Hotel - Eurotel guided sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist, who will take you to see the State Opera, Hofburg, St. Stephen's Cathedral and Parliament. Immerse yourself in the Included Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest centuries-old history, before spending free time soaking up the Kaffee culture of the city. This evening, you may wish to embrace the talents of the 'City of Music' Day 11 and attend a Viennese concert in one of the city's magnificent performance Cross the Brünig Pass to Lucerne venues. Travel via Bern to Interlaken, set in the heart of Switzerland in the shadow of the Included Meals - Breakfast mighty Jungfrau. Then, cross the Brünig Pass to lakeside Lucerne, where you'll view the ancient wooden Chapel Bridge suspended over the Reuss and visit the Day 5 poignant Lion Monument to pay tribute to the brave Swiss Guards who lost their Off to Riverside Innsbruck lives defending Louis XVI during the French Revolution.
Leaving the elegant imperial capital behind, we venture west into the Tyrolean Hotel - Grand Europe Alps and the capital of Tyrol. You'll want to keep your camera at hand to capture the epic backdrop that accompanies your scenic drive through the alpine Included Meals - Breakfast landscapes of Austria. Your home for the next two nights is Innsbruck, with one of Day 12 Europe's most picture-perfect Old Towns, surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of the Nordkette. Lucerne Your Way
Snow-capped peaks surround you as you wander through the medieval streets of Hotel - Grauer Bär Lucerne, lined with colourful muralled façades. Spend a full day on your own Included Meals - Breakfast exploring the Old Town, enjoy a leisurely Swiss lunch or consider an Optional Experience ascending a nearby mountain for panoramic views. This evening, toast Day 6 to your epic journey during your Farewell Dinner. Discover Alpine Innsbruck Included Meals - Breakfast, Farewell Dinner Admire spectacular Alpine scenery, journeying over the remarkable Felbertauern Road on your way to the capital of the Tyrol, Innsbruck. Here you will have an Day 13 opportunity to admire Emperor Maximilian I's Golden Roof, St. James Cathedral Journey Home and see the Olympic ski jump. You could choose to admire the fascinating crystal We say a fond farewell to Switzerland and our newfound friends at the end of an installations and browse for precious gifts and souvenirs at the Swarovski Crystal unforgettable journey. Find out more about your free airport transfer at Worlds Store. trafalgar.com/freetransfers.
Hotel - Grauer Bär Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast
All optional experiences for this trip Book with your travel director when you travel Bernina Pass Discovery Board a train across the spectacular Bernina Pass, one of Switzerland's iconic rail routes. Our panoramic journey takes us to a local hostelry where AVAILABLE ON DAY 3 you can indulge in a typical apéro of tasty snacks and vintages, a truly local Eagle’s Nest Tour and Bavarian Alps experience! In Berchtesgaden National Park, we'll drive with our Local Specialist past farmhouses and picturesque villages, as we ascend the Obersalzberg. We'll Adult Price: Fr.75.00* then transfer to special buses for the second leg of the journey, on a * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and spectacular road that's been blasted out of the mountain side. Finally, we'll subject to change. take an elevator to the Eagle's Nest, intended as a mountain retreat for Hitler and his inner circle. Once at the top, we'll learn its fascinating history and take in awe-inspiring views of the surrounding mountain peaks, whilst enjoying a local refreshment! This optional is weather dependent and subject to seasonal closures, therefore it may not be available on all AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 departures. Discover The Borromean Islands Adult Price: €63.00* We've organised a private launch to take you to the beautiful islands of Lake Maggiore. Here, with your Local Specialist, you'll see the Isola Madre, * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and the Isola dei Pescatori, and on the Isola Bella we visit the magnificent palace subject to change. of the Borromean Princes (this optional is only operated between mid March and the end of October).
Adult Price: €45.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 3 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Lake and Mountain Tour Today, with our Local Specialist, we'll marvel at the Alpine beauty of the Salzburg lake district, with its 76 glacier lakes and picturesque towns like Sankt Gilgen. We'll also have the chance to see some of the major backdrops for the film "The Sound of Music". AVAILABLE ON DAY 9
Adult Price: €39.00* Zermatt Dinner Experience Discover the beautiful mountainous resort town of Zermatt. Afterwards, * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and we'll enjoy a wonderful dinner in a typical chalet-style restaurant with an subject to change. opportunity to try the world-famous raclette and chocolate fondue.
Adult Price: Fr.86.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and AVAILABLE ON DAY 3 subject to change.
Viennese Dinner with Musical Entertainment Enjoy dinner in an atmospheric Viennese restaurant, with drinks and traditional musical entertainment included. A unique experience in one of Europe’s most elegant cities. AVAILABLE ON DAY 9
Adult Price: €63.00* Klein Matterhorn Excursion A unique electric taxi service will drive us to the foot of Zermatt's highest * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and and most spectacular mountain ride. You’ll enjoy stunning views as we subject to change. ascend to Furi and Trockener Steg, before boarding Europe's highest cable car to 3779m (12400ft) and the magnificent snow-capped top of the world.
Adult Price: Fr.119.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Dinner And Viennese Concert A wonderful evening of all things Viennese! We'll enjoy a superb dinner with drinks, followed by a concert of Viennese classical music. With your 'A Class' tickets, you will experience works by Johann Strauss and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart performed in a classic, sumptuous setting and a AVAILABLE ON DAY 10 complimentary glass of sparkling wine or juice during the concert. Please note: on occasion, a small gift will be offered in place of a glass of sparkling Lake Geneva Cruise with Meal wine. Should you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% cancellation fee will Enjoy an unforgettable cruise on the ‘Belle Epoque ‘ steamers of the C.G.N. be incurred. company on Lake Geneva. The lake is one of Western Europe’s largest and its waters meet the shores of both Switzerland and France. You’ll see Adult Price: €103.00* picturesque villages and towns in both countries as well as the majestic Alps and, on clear days, Mont Blanc. A three-course meal will be served in * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and their wood-panelled dining room while you admire awe-inspiring Alpine subject to change. scenery dining on the specialities of the Vaud canton.
Adult Price: Fr.94.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 subject to change.
Schönbrunn Palace And Gardens The Imperial Summer Palace of Schönbrunn offers an amazing journey through the centuries of Habsburg rule. It is perfectly preserved and richly decorated with treasures from around the globe. Each room has a story to AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 tell, so of course, you’ll have a Local Specialist to bring it to life and to make the most of your time. This optional involves reservations and entrance Swiss Dinner by the Lake prepayments. Should you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% cancellation Tonight, we'll enjoy a delicious Swiss meal that includes the famous Swiss fee will be incurred. cheese fondue in a typical local restaurant. Its Lakeside location and well- placed terrace will ensure a relaxing evening enjoying the hearty Swiss Adult Price: €47.00* menu. Two drinks are included.
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Adult Price: Fr.95.00* subject to change. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 6
Tyrolean Evening With Dinner AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 You’ll enjoy a delicious meal of traditional Tyrolean cuisine before a lively folklore show, where singers, dancers and musicians dressed in national Mount Stanserhorn And Lake Cruise costume provide an evening of entertainment and fun. Drinks are included. Take a scenic cruise with us across Lake Lucerne to Stans, and one of Switzerland's oldest mountain railways. Travelling by railway and Cabrio Adult Price: €67.00* cable car, we'll reach 1900m (6300ft), where you’ll have free time to admire the stunning Alpine scenery. On certain departures, this optional may be * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and operated in reverse, ending with the cruise. It may also be operated subject to change. without the cruise for CHF 78.
Adult Price: Fr.113.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 subject to change.
Ski Jump and Strudel Come and experience the Tyrolean Alps from the launch pad of Innsbruck's iconic ski jump, one of the sites of the annual Four Hills Tournament. From the first Winter Youth Olympics onward, Innsbruck has staged three Winter AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 Olympics – more than any other city. We'll continue to soak up Alpine scenery with our Local Specialist, immersing ourselves in the region’s Swiss Countryside & Carriages culinary culture with a strudel baking lesson. Don't worry - we won't leave A chance to get to know the Swiss, you’ll meet local farmers and enjoy a without sampling the most famous cake of the Alpine region! delightful countryside tour in horse-drawn carriages. Soak up the stunning scenery as we trot around a typical rural community, en route to a farm Adult Price: €58.00* where you’ll savour local drinks and snacks. Children must be accompanied by an adult. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Adult Price: Fr.67.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 7 Switzerland and Austria
Your itinerary
Start Location Visited Location
Plane End Location
Cruise Train
Over night Ferry
Day 1 Day 7 Welcome to Zurich Venture to St. Moritz
Your epic journey to the heart of Europe launches in the sophisticated cultural This morning, we cross the Swiss border and travel through the enchanting hotspot of Zurich, whose historic centre and scenic lakeside you will have an landscapes of the Engadine Valley. Arriving in the chic winter sports resort of St. opportunity to explore, before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers Moritz, we have the afternoon on our own to explore the scenic landscape or for an orientation of the city's iconic sights and a Welcome Reception. perhaps take a mountain pass train ride.
Hotel - Mövenpick Regensdorf Hotel - Reine Victoria
Included Meals - Welcome Reception Included Meals - Breakfast
Day 2 Day 8 Journey to Liechtenstein and Salzburg Journey to Lake Maggiore and on to
Embark on a soul-stirring encounter with the valleys and lofty peaks of Zermatt Liechtenstein, bound for its tiny capital, Vaduz. Continue along the scenic Arlberg Drive via the Maloja Pass, past Lake Como, to Lake Maggiore. Explore the lakeside route through the Tyrol to your overnight stop in the Baroque city of Salzburg. town of Stresa, before seeing the Borromean Islands. Then, head towards the Here, you will join a Local Specialist for a walking tour that will take you past iconic Simplon Pass en route to Zermatt, where you will dine at your hotel. sights, including the house where Mozart once lived and Domplatz with its imposing Cathedral, Residenz Castle and St. Peter's Abbey. Hotel - Alpen Resort
Hotel - Austria Trend Europa Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Included Meals - Breakfast Day 9
Day 3 Zermatt Your Way Onwards to Vienna Spend a full free day soaking up Zermatt's crisp mountain air and panoramic vistas. Relax in beautiful surrounds or consider an Optional Experience to the Waltz through the scenic Austrian countryside, past Lake Mondsee and the rolling Klein Matterhorn for the most spectacular mountain views. hills and fortresses of the Wachau Valley. See Melk Abbey overlooking the beautiful Danube, then continue to Vienna. Perhaps spend your first evening in Included Meals - Breakfast the City of Music on an Optional Experience Viennese dinner with traditional entertainment. Day 10 On to Lake Geneva and Montreux Hotel - NH Danube City A drive through the Rhône Valley brings you to Lake Geneva, where you'll view Included Meals - Breakfast Lord Byron's Castle of Chillon. Follow the shores of Lake Geneva round to Montreux, famous for its annual jazz festival. This evening, Connect With Locals Day 4 over dinner for a Be My Guest experience at a family run winery overlooking Lake Discover Artistic Vienna Geneva.
Admire the grand boulevards and beautiful Gothic and Baroque façades on a Hotel - Eurotel guided sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist, who will take you to see the State Opera, Hofburg, St. Stephen's Cathedral and Parliament. Immerse yourself in the Included Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest centuries-old history, before spending free time soaking up the Kaffee culture of the city. This evening, you may wish to embrace the talents of the 'City of Music' Day 11 and attend a Viennese concert in one of the city's magnificent performance Cross the Brünig Pass to Lucerne venues. Travel via Bern to Interlaken, set in the heart of Switzerland in the shadow of the Included Meals - Breakfast mighty Jungfrau. Then, cross the Brünig Pass to lakeside Lucerne, where you'll view the ancient wooden Chapel Bridge suspended over the Reuss and visit the Day 5 poignant Lion Monument to pay tribute to the brave Swiss Guards who lost their Off to Riverside Innsbruck lives defending Louis XVI during the French Revolution.
Leaving the elegant imperial capital behind, we venture west into the Tyrolean Hotel - Grand Europe Alps and the capital of Tyrol. You'll want to keep your camera at hand to capture the epic backdrop that accompanies your scenic drive through the alpine Included Meals - Breakfast landscapes of Austria. Your home for the next two nights is Innsbruck, with one of Day 12 Europe's most picture-perfect Old Towns, surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of the Nordkette. Lucerne Your Way
Snow-capped peaks surround you as you wander through the medieval streets of Hotel - Grauer Bär Lucerne, lined with colourful muralled façades. Spend a full day on your own Included Meals - Breakfast exploring the Old Town, enjoy a leisurely Swiss lunch or consider an Optional Experience ascending a nearby mountain for panoramic views. This evening, toast Day 6 to your epic journey during your Farewell Dinner. Discover Alpine Innsbruck Included Meals - Breakfast, Farewell Dinner Admire spectacular Alpine scenery, journeying over the remarkable Felbertauern Road on your way to the capital of the Tyrol, Innsbruck. Here you will have an Day 13 opportunity to admire Emperor Maximilian I's Golden Roof, St. James Cathedral Journey Home and see the Olympic ski jump. You could choose to admire the fascinating crystal We say a fond farewell to Switzerland and our newfound friends at the end of an installations and browse for precious gifts and souvenirs at the Swarovski Crystal unforgettable journey. Find out more about your free airport transfer at Worlds Store. trafalgar.com/freetransfers.
Hotel - Grauer Bär Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast
All optional experiences for this trip Book with your travel director when you travel Bernina Pass Discovery Board a train across the spectacular Bernina Pass, one of Switzerland's iconic rail routes. Our panoramic journey takes us to a local hostelry where AVAILABLE ON DAY 3 you can indulge in a typical apéro of tasty snacks and vintages, a truly local Eagle’s Nest Tour and Bavarian Alps experience! In Berchtesgaden National Park, we'll drive with our Local Specialist past farmhouses and picturesque villages, as we ascend the Obersalzberg. We'll Adult Price: Fr.75.00* then transfer to special buses for the second leg of the journey, on a * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and spectacular road that's been blasted out of the mountain side. Finally, we'll subject to change. take an elevator to the Eagle's Nest, intended as a mountain retreat for Hitler and his inner circle. Once at the top, we'll learn its fascinating history and take in awe-inspiring views of the surrounding mountain peaks, whilst enjoying a local refreshment! This optional is weather dependent and subject to seasonal closures, therefore it may not be available on all AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 departures. Discover The Borromean Islands Adult Price: €63.00* We've organised a private launch to take you to the beautiful islands of Lake Maggiore. Here, with your Local Specialist, you'll see the Isola Madre, * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and the Isola dei Pescatori, and on the Isola Bella we visit the magnificent palace subject to change. of the Borromean Princes (this optional is only operated between mid March and the end of October).
Adult Price: €45.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 3 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Lake and Mountain Tour Today, with our Local Specialist, we'll marvel at the Alpine beauty of the Salzburg lake district, with its 76 glacier lakes and picturesque towns like Sankt Gilgen. We'll also have the chance to see some of the major backdrops for the film "The Sound of Music". AVAILABLE ON DAY 9
Adult Price: €39.00* Zermatt Dinner Experience Discover the beautiful mountainous resort town of Zermatt. Afterwards, * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and we'll enjoy a wonderful dinner in a typical chalet-style restaurant with an subject to change. opportunity to try the world-famous raclette and chocolate fondue.
Adult Price: Fr.86.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and AVAILABLE ON DAY 3 subject to change.
Viennese Dinner with Musical Entertainment Enjoy dinner in an atmospheric Viennese restaurant, with drinks and traditional musical entertainment included. A unique experience in one of Europe’s most elegant cities. AVAILABLE ON DAY 9
Adult Price: €63.00* Klein Matterhorn Excursion A unique electric taxi service will drive us to the foot of Zermatt's highest * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and and most spectacular mountain ride. You’ll enjoy stunning views as we subject to change. ascend to Furi and Trockener Steg, before boarding Europe's highest cable car to 3779m (12400ft) and the magnificent snow-capped top of the world.
Adult Price: Fr.119.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Dinner And Viennese Concert A wonderful evening of all things Viennese! We'll enjoy a superb dinner with drinks, followed by a concert of Viennese classical music. With your 'A Class' tickets, you will experience works by Johann Strauss and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart performed in a classic, sumptuous setting and a AVAILABLE ON DAY 10 complimentary glass of sparkling wine or juice during the concert. Please note: on occasion, a small gift will be offered in place of a glass of sparkling Lake Geneva Cruise with Meal wine. Should you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% cancellation fee will Enjoy an unforgettable cruise on the ‘Belle Epoque ‘ steamers of the C.G.N. be incurred. company on Lake Geneva. The lake is one of Western Europe’s largest and its waters meet the shores of both Switzerland and France. You’ll see Adult Price: €103.00* picturesque villages and towns in both countries as well as the majestic Alps and, on clear days, Mont Blanc. A three-course meal will be served in * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and their wood-panelled dining room while you admire awe-inspiring Alpine subject to change. scenery dining on the specialities of the Vaud canton.
Adult Price: Fr.94.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 subject to change.
Schönbrunn Palace And Gardens The Imperial Summer Palace of Schönbrunn offers an amazing journey through the centuries of Habsburg rule. It is perfectly preserved and richly decorated with treasures from around the globe. Each room has a story to AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 tell, so of course, you’ll have a Local Specialist to bring it to life and to make the most of your time. This optional involves reservations and entrance Swiss Dinner by the Lake prepayments. Should you decide to cancel the optional, a 50% cancellation Tonight, we'll enjoy a delicious Swiss meal that includes the famous Swiss fee will be incurred. cheese fondue in a typical local restaurant. Its Lakeside location and well- placed terrace will ensure a relaxing evening enjoying the hearty Swiss Adult Price: €47.00* menu. Two drinks are included.
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Adult Price: Fr.95.00* subject to change. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 6
Tyrolean Evening With Dinner AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 You’ll enjoy a delicious meal of traditional Tyrolean cuisine before a lively folklore show, where singers, dancers and musicians dressed in national Mount Stanserhorn And Lake Cruise costume provide an evening of entertainment and fun. Drinks are included. Take a scenic cruise with us across Lake Lucerne to Stans, and one of Switzerland's oldest mountain railways. Travelling by railway and Cabrio Adult Price: €67.00* cable car, we'll reach 1900m (6300ft), where you’ll have free time to admire the stunning Alpine scenery. On certain departures, this optional may be * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and operated in reverse, ending with the cruise. It may also be operated subject to change. without the cruise for CHF 78.
Adult Price: Fr.113.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 subject to change.
Ski Jump and Strudel Come and experience the Tyrolean Alps from the launch pad of Innsbruck's iconic ski jump, one of the sites of the annual Four Hills Tournament. From the first Winter Youth Olympics onward, Innsbruck has staged three Winter AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 Olympics – more than any other city. We'll continue to soak up Alpine scenery with our Local Specialist, immersing ourselves in the region’s Swiss Countryside & Carriages culinary culture with a strudel baking lesson. Don't worry - we won't leave A chance to get to know the Swiss, you’ll meet local farmers and enjoy a without sampling the most famous cake of the Alpine region! delightful countryside tour in horse-drawn carriages. Soak up the stunning scenery as we trot around a typical rural community, en route to a farm Adult Price: €58.00* where you’ll savour local drinks and snacks. Children must be accompanied by an adult. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Adult Price: Fr.67.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 7