Exclusive Duke departure – July 25-August 7, 2019 Alpine Splendor: and 14 days from $6,092 total price from Boston, New York, Phil, PA ($5,595 air & land inclusive plus $497 airline taxes and fees) he towering peaks of the Alps serve as T the stunning backdrop for our Swiss and Austrian exploration. As our small group discovers mountain villages and European cities, rides the famed Glacier Express, cruises on glassine lakes, and ascends snowcapped summits, borders disappear and the region’s history – and beauty – enchant one and all.

GERMANY Munich

Salzburg Zurich AUSTRIA Lucerne Seefeld SWITZERLAND

Zermatt Lugano Destination Motorcoach Train (Glacier Express) Entry/Departure One of Europe’s tallest peaks, the mighty presides over , where we spend two nights. Avg. High (°F) Jul Aug Lucerne 77 75 Lugano 80 79 Day 1: Depart U.S. for Zurich, Switzerland gateway to the in the shadow of the Mat- Salzburg 76 76 terhorn. Tonight, we enjoy a Swiss fondue dinner Day 2: Arrive Zurich/Lucerne We arrive in Zurich together at a local restaurant. B,D Your Small Group Tour Highlights and transfer by coach to Lucerne. After checking in at our hotel, we meet for a briefing about the journey Day 5: Zermatt/Gornergrat Sitting in a low-slung Lovely Lucerne, including Kapellbrücke covered bridge • ahead, followed by dinner at a local restaurant. D notch, Zermatt is surrounded on all sides by tower- Cogwheel train to Mt. Pilatus • Famed Glacier Express Alpine ing slopes. We get a unique view of the spectacular train route • Gornergratbahn open-air railway with views of Day 3: Lucerne/Mt. Pilatus This morning we scenery this morning as we ride the Gornergratbahn, the Matterhorn • Private Lake Lugano cruise • Inside visit encounter historic and alluring Lucerne, surrounded the highest open-air railway in Europe, to the summit to Bellinzona’s Castelgrande, a UNESCO site • Alfresco grotto by mountains and sitting on its namesake lake. We of the Gornergrat. Atop this rocky ridge, a dramatic lunch • Tour and tasting at Schloss Salenegg, Europe’s oldest visit the medieval Old Town; and cross treasured tapestry unfolds all around us: 29 Alpine peaks, each winery • Baroque Old Town of Salzburg • Eagle’s Nest, Nazi Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge), the oldest covered bridge over 13,000 feet, including the majestic Matterhorn clifftop retreat • Medieval Hohensalzburg, one of Europe’s in Europe. There’s time for lunch on our own before standing alone at nearly 15,000 feet. After admiring finest castles • Intimate Mozart concert we ride the world’s steepest cogwheel train to the sum- the jaw-dropping scenery, we begin our descent by train mit of nearby Mt. Pilatus for stunning views across to Zermatt, where the remainder of the day is free to Day Itinerary Hotel Rating the surrounding countryside. After descending by explore this very walkable village as we wish. B 1 Depart U.S. for Zurich cable car and gondola, we return to Lucerne. B 2-3 Lucerne Renaissance Sup. First Class Day 6: Zermatt/Stresa, /Lugano We travel Lucerne Hotel Day 4: Lake Lucerne/Zermatt Today’s scenic over- by coach today through more superb Swiss scenery, 4-5 Zermatt Schlosshotel First Class Zermatt load begins with a ferry ride on Lake Lucerne, where and cross into northern Italy via the legendary Simplon we pass numerous villages as well as Rütli meadow, Pass through the Alps where, from 1801 to 1805, 6-8 Lugano Hotel Lugano First Class Dante legendary “birthplace of Switzerland.” Disembarking Napoleon constructed a road in order to expand 9-10 Seefeld Hotel Seelos First Class at Flüelen, we coach to to board the cele- his empire. Late morning, we arrive in Stresa, Italy, 11-13 Salzburg Imlauer Hotel Sup. First Class brated Glacier Express train, renowned for its panoramic along the shores of lovely Lake Maggiore, where Pitter Salzburg views as it sweeps through striking valleys, past mountain we have time to explore and enjoy lunch on our own. 14 Depart Munich for U.S. hamlets, and follows the course of the fabled Rhône. Then a scenic drive through the famed Italian lake Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel Our adventure on this famed route ends in Zermatt, district returns us to Switzerland and our hotel in industry standard reference. lakeside Lugano. B,D

8 Visit us at dukealumnitravels.com B – Breakfast; L – Lunch; D – Dinner For reservations, call Duke Alumni Travels at (800) FOR-DUKE or (919) 684-2988 Tour membership limited to 24 Duke alumni and friends Day 7: Lugano/Bellinzona/Ascona Today’s tour of , Switzerland’s southernmost canton, begins “I want to go about in medieval Bellinzona, with its three feudal castles, like the light-footed goats.” all UNESCO sites. Here we visit Castelgrande, the iconic central castle where we explore the ramparts – Johanna Spyri and expansive grounds, then enjoy regional fare as we lunch alfresco at a local grotto restaurant built around Day 10: Seefeld/Innsbruck This morning we coach mountain caves. Then we coach to the artists’ colony to nearby Innsbruck, host of the 1964 and 1976 Winter of Ascona on the shores of Lake Maggiore before we Olympics. A walking tour highlights the postcard- return to Lugano. B,L worthy sights, including the many pedestrian squares surrounded by pastel-colored façades. Then we take a Day 8: Lake Lugano After a free morning to explore cable car to a lookout in the Nordkette, the “mountain at Lugano independently, we board a motorboat for a the heart of Innsbruck,” where we enjoy panoramic views private half-day cruise around Lake Lugano. We put of the city and the surrounding Alps. We have time on ashore at Morcote, a town barely a mile square whose our own in Innsbruck before returning to Seefeld. B,D cobbled streets, terraced gardens, and Mediterranean charm led Swiss citizens in 2016 to name it the nation’s Day 11: Seefeld/Tyrol/Salzburg Today we travel loveliest village. After lunch together and time to ex- through Tyrol, a crossroads of Western Europe, en plore, we continue on our cruise with a stop in Gandria, route to Salzburg. We stop to visit the Museum of Ty- whose stucco façades seem to cling precariously to the rolean Farms, an interactive outdoor exhibit featuring side of Monte Brè. B,L dozens of preserved farmhouses dating from the 15th century onwards. Then we continue on to Salzburg, Day 9: Lugano/ Austria’s riverside jewel and city of Mozart and The Lake Lugano offers a taste of Italy in Switzerland. Maienfeld/Vaduz, Sound of Music. Our walking tour this afternoon Liechtenstein/ features the geometrically-styled Mirabell Gardens, Seefeld, Austria dating to the 17th century; the Baroque Old Town, now Tour Departs: July 25, 2019 We’re bound for a UNESCO site; and visits to Salzburg Cathedral and Prices include international airfare and all taxes, surcharges, and fees Austria today by medieval Hohensalzburg Fortress, one of Europe’s Boston, New York, Philadelphia $6,092 way of the tiny largest and best-preserved castles. B,D Atlanta, Charlotte, Washington, DC $6,292 sovereign nation Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, of Liechtenstein. Day 12: Salzburg/Eagle's Nest/Berchtesgaden We Detroit, Miami, Orlando, $6,392 Late morning we travel today to the Bavarian resort town of Berchtes- Raleigh-Durham, Tampa arrive in the border gaden, site of the clifftop Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle’s Nest), town of Maienfeld, the Nazi Party’s alpine retreat. Arriving by the origi- Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Switzerland, setting nal 1930s brass elevator, we tour the chalet given to $6,492 for the beloved novel Hitler on his 50th birthday and captured by the Allies Phoenix, Portland (OR), Heidi. Here we enjoy in the closing days of WWII. After lunch together, we San Francisco, Seattle We ride the legendary Glacier Express. a tour and tasting at enjoy a walking tour of the town of Berchtesgaden, Land Only (transfers not included) $5,295 Schloss Salenegg, once a residence of the Bavarian royal family. We Please call if your city is not listed. Prices are per person Europe’s oldest winery (c. 1068 ce). Continuing then return to Salzburg, where the remainder of the based on double occupancy and include airline taxes, north, we cross into the Principality of Liechtenstein, afternoon and evening is at leisure. B,L surcharges, and fees of $497, which are subject to change the fourth-smallest European country. We stop for until final payment is made. lunch on our own in the capital of Vaduz then con- Day 13: Salzburg Today is free to explore Salzburg Single travelers please add $1,095. All 2019 tour prices tinue on to the mountain village of Seefeld, Austria, as we wish. Late this afternoon, we attend an inti- above (excluding airlines taxes, surcharges, and fees) are and our hotel, where we dine tonight. B,D mate chamber concert performed by the Salzburg guaranteed. Mozart Players then celebrate our splendid journey at a farewell dinner. B,D Guests will have the opportunity to be in Salzburg dur- Post-Tour Extension ing the classical music and performing arts festival (no Day 14: Depart for U.S. We transfer today to the formal activities planned). August 7-10, 2019 Munich airport for our return flight to the U.S. B Airline upgrades (subject to availability) on Trans- Atlantic flights: Business Class – $3,795 per person; Munich – On Your Own Your Tour Price Includes Premium Economy – $995 per person in addition to 4 days/3 nights for $595 • Round-trip air transportation from listed cities the above costs. Upgrades are subject to availability Single Supplement: $355 • 12 nights’ accommodations in Superior First Class and First and pricing is subject to change. Explore Bavaria’s cosmopolitan Class hotels Please note: This trip involves considerable walking on capital at your own pace. • 22 meals: 12 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 7 dinners uneven terrain in a natural environment. You should be • Extensive sightseeing as described, including all entrance fees in good physical condition to enjoy the tour to the Your Tour Price Includes • Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director fullest. Elevations at hotel locations are not severe, • Private motorcoach transportation throughout your trip ranging from 1,400 ft. to 5,200 ft. The altitude on • Private motorcoach transportation Salzburg/Munich • Luggage handling for one bag per person some excursions – Gornergrat (10,300 ft.) and other • 3 nights’ accommodations at Eurostars Book Hotel (Superior • Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers, airport and Alpine venues (6,000–7,500 ft.) – could pose problems First Class) hotel porters, and all drivers • 3 meals: 3 breakfasts for guests with certain health conditions. You should • Transfer to airport • $100 frequent traveler credit towards your next Duke/Odysseys consult your personal physician if you have concerns. 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