Itinerary
- Day 1
Munich
You'll arrive in Munich and get settled at your hotel after transfers depart at 10:00 or 13:00. At 15:30, your Travel Director takes you around the city to see Marienplatz, Feldherrnhalle, and the English Garden. The day wraps up with a Welcome Dinner at Donisl restaurant around 19:00.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner at Donisl restaurant with wine)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Munich including Feldherrnhalle in the Odeonsplatz, Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach, English Garden, Hofbräuhaus, St. Peter's Church, and Marienplatz
- Welcome Dinner at Donisl restaurant with wine
Landmarks Feldherrnhalle Odeonsplatz Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach English Garden Hofbräuhaus St. Peter's Church Marienplatz 
- Day 2
Neuschwanstein Castle
Head to Neuschwanstein Castle to see King Ludwig II's fairy-tale creation with its ornate turrets and pinnacles. You'll walk through the lavishly decorated apartments, including the Throne Room and Lohengrin Grotto. After returning to Munich by mid-afternoon, the rest of the day is yours to check out art galleries and museums or grab coffee in Marienplatz if you prefer relaxing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Neuschwanstein Castle with local historian guide, including extravagantly decorated apartments, Throne Room, and Lohengrin Grotto
Optional Activities
- Visit art galleries and museums in Munich
- Relax and enjoy coffee in Marienplatz
Landmarks Neuschwanstein Castle 
- Day 3
Salzburg - Vienna
You'll cross into Austria and reach Salzburg, famous for 'Sound of Music' connections. A Local Expert guides you through Mirabell Palace's formal gardens, Residenzplatz, the fortress, the cathedral in Old Town, and Mozart's birthplace on Getreidegasse. From there, continue to Vienna for a Dine-Around Evening where you can choose from various restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around Evening with selection of Vienna's vibrant restaurants, 3-course dinner with drinks and Glühwein)
Included Activities
- Visit Mirabell Palace formal gardens
- Visit Residenzplatz
- Visit Salzburg fortress
- Visit cathedral in Salzburg Old Town
- Visit Mozart's birthplace on Getreidegasse
- Dine-Around Evening in Vienna with selection of restaurants and wine
Landmarks Mirabell Palace Residenzplatz Salzburg fortress Salzburg Cathedral Mozart's birthplace 
- Day 4
Vienna
You'll have a choice this morning: tour Schönbrunn Palace with its frescoed ceilings and gilded ornaments, or stroll the manicured grounds and 18th century Crown Prince Garden with a Local Expert. Afterward, your guide shows you St. Charles' Church, Hofburg Palace, Parliament, and State Opera House. The afternoon is free for more exploring on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Insight Choice: Either guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace (frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers, gilded ornaments) OR guided walk through Crown Prince Garden grounds
- Tour of Vienna's highlights including St. Charles' Church, Hofburg Palace, Parliament, and State Opera House
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Crown Prince Garden St. Charles' Church Hofburg Palace Parliament State Opera House - Day 5
St. Veit an der Glan
You'll drive through rural Austria, climbing the dramatic Semmering Pass and stopping in Kindberg to see its colorful maypole. Then you'll cross south into historic St. Veit an der Glan by evening, where you'll check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through Semmering Pass
- Stop in Kindberg to see colourful maypole
- Orientation of historic St. Veit an der Glan
Landmarks Semmering Pass Kindberg - Day 6
Innsbruck
You'll travel through the High Tauern mountains toward Innsbruck, with views of the Dolomites along the way. Your Travel Director gives you an orientation of the Old Town, pointing out 14th century houses, the Imperial Palace, and the Golden Roof. Dinner with wine follows this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Delightful dinner with wine)
Included Activities
- Journey through High Tauern mountains
- Orientation of Innsbruck Old Town with 14th century houses
- Visit Imperial Palace
- View Golden Roof
- Dinner with wine
Landmarks High Tauern Mountains Golden Roof Imperial Palace - Day 7
Innsbruck
This is a free day to explore Innsbruck at your own pace. The Alpine valley setting with snow-capped peaks surrounds you. If interested, you can take an optional trip into the Alpine Peaks for mountain views, or just wander the charming streets and cafes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Trip into the Alpine Peaks around Innsbruck for mountain vistas
- Day 8
St. Moritz
You'll head into Switzerland through the Engadine Valley, arriving at St. Moritz by midday. The chic Alpine resort offers mountain scenery, fresh air, and upscale boutiques to explore. An optional Bernina Express train ride is available if you want one of Europe's notable rail journeys.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with wine)
Included Activities
- Drive through Engadine Valley
- Orientation of St. Moritz Alpine resort with spa quarter and glacial lake
Optional Activities
- Bernina Express train journey
Landmarks Engadine Valley St. Moritz - Day 9
Lucerne
You'll board the Glacier Express and watch ice-capped mountains, stone villages, and meadows pass by your window. The train climbs through spiral tunnels at Albula Pass and crosses the Landwasser Viaduct before dropping into Oberalp Valley. At Andermatt, you'll rejoin your coach and head north through Schollenen Gorge to reach Lucerne. Your Travel Director shows you the Lion Monument carved into limestone.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Glacier Express train journey through Swiss Alps with views of ice-capped mountains, stone-built villages and meadows, including Albula Pass spiral tunnels and Landwasser Viaduct
- Travel through Schollenen Gorge
- View Lion Monument in Lucerne
Landmarks Albula Pass Landwasser Viaduct Oberalp Valley Andermatt Schollenen Gorge Lion Monument Lake Lucerne 
- Day 10
Lucerne
You'll spend the morning walking Lucerne's 14th century covered wooden bridges, painted gables, and medieval fortifications. After crossing Chapel Bridge toward the Jesuit Church and some shopping, you'll head to Stans and take a funicular and cable car up Stanserhorn. On clear days, views reach Alsace and the Black Forest. The day culminates with a Celebration Dinner at Drehrestaurant Rondorama atop the mountain, complete with sparkling wine and 360-degree rotating views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner at Drehrestaurant Rondorama on Stanserhorn with sparkling wine and 360-degree rotating views)
Included Activities
- Explore Lucerne's 14th century covered wooden bridges, painted gables, and medieval fortifications
- Cross Chapel Bridge
- Visit Jesuit Church
- Journey by funicular railway and cable car to Stanserhorn summit
- Celebration Dinner at Drehrestaurant Rondorama on Stanserhorn with sparkling wine and 360-degree rotating views
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Lucerne
Landmarks Chapel Bridge Jesuit Church Stanserhorn - Day 11
Zurich
Your trip ends this morning with a transfer to Zurich airport, arriving by 08:00.
- Meals
- Breakfast
