Alpine Adventure, Bernina & Glacier Express
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13 Days
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Central and Eastern Europe
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Steady pace
Witness the preserved body of a mountain hunter from 3,500 BC, experience the famous Glacier and Bernia Express train journeys, and enjoy an ever-changing Alpine landscape on this epic mountain adventure.
Your journey starts here
Highlights
| VIP private home pick-up service |
| Flights |
| Transfers |
| Services of a tour director |
| Accommodation |
| Selected meals |
| Excursions |
| Porterage |
| All airport taxes |
| Single share option |
| VIP private home pick-up |
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Overview
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
Day 12
Day 13
Your detailed itinerary
Tour departing on 05th September 2017
Meals included: 12 breakfasts, 4 dinners
Overview
Witness the preserved body of a mountain hunter from 3,500 BC, experience the famous Glacier and Bernia Express train journeys, and enjoy an ever-changing Alpine landscape on this epic mountain adventure.
At a glance
- Linderhof Castle Visit the opulent former home of the Habsburg family.
- Innsbruck See the 15th-century Golden Roof balcony once used as a viewing box for royals.
- St Moritz Relax for a day in this stylish Swiss mountain resort overlooking the lake.
- Bernina Express Enjoy snow-tipped mountain vistas on a railway journey across the Alps.
- Glacier Express Experience Switzerland's most celebrated train journey.
- The Dolomites Take in the breathtaking snow-capped Dolomites as you drive through ever changing landscapes.
Day 1
UK - Munich area
Fly to Munich where you will be met by our representative and transfer to your hotel in the Munich area.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 2
Munich area - Linderhof Castle - Innsbruck area
This morning visit the city of Munich before journeying deep into a forested valley of the Ammergau Alps for a visit to Linderhof Castle - one of the fairy tale-like former residences of the Habsburg family. Built by Ludwig II, Linderhof was inspired by Paris' Palace of Versailles and houses an extraordinarily opulent interior of gilded furnishings, rich fabrics and awesome chandeliers as well as acres of Italianate terraced gardens. Later, cross the border into Austria and pass idyllic meadows and steep mountain ridges on your way to Innsbruck, one of Austria's prettiest cities and capital of the Tyrol. Here, delve into the beautiful old quarter to view the Golden Roof - a 15th century gold-tiled balcony once used as a royal box for viewing tournaments in the main square below.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 3
Innsbruck area - Kitzbühel - Cortina d'Ampezzo
Admire glorious alpine landscapes on your way to the classic Tyrolean town of Kitzbühel. All pretty chalets and cobbled lanes, this picturebook place dates back to the 9th century. Next, journey along the epic Grossglockner high Alpine road, Austria's highest mountain pass and arguably Europe's most spectacular. Snake amongst lush dairy pastures, pretty villages and dramatic peaks for thrilling views over Grossglockner Mountain and watch the scenery change into the jagged peaks of the enchanting Italian Dolomites as you continue to the ski resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 4
Cortina - Lake Carezza - Bolzano
This morning, drive to the Veneto and Trentino area of the Dolomites, stopping at the mountain-ringed crystal clear Lake Carezza before heading to Bolzano. Surrounded by Alpine hills, this charming Italian town boasts arcaded squares and medieval churches. Its must-see attraction though, is the Ötzi Museum, home to the 'Ice Man' - the mummified body of a mountain hunter who lived around 3,500 BC.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 5
Bolzano - Glorenza - St Moritz
First stop today is in Glorenza, South Tyrol's smallest walled town. After admiring its fortifications, follow the Tubre pass into Switzerland's Engadine Valley, one of the world's most stunning mountain regions. Marvel at its shimmering lakes, pristine forests and quaint, Grison-style villages en-route to St Moritz.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 6
St Moritz
Today your time is free to experience the glamour and gorgeous setting of this stylish Swiss resort. Overlooking St Moritz Lake and a sweep of towering mountains, this chic mountain retreat has plenty to attract visitors, from a delightful promenade to plush boutiques and top-notch restaurants.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 7
St Moritz - Bernina Express - Tirano - Lake Como
This morning brings a treat as you ride the Bernina Express railway train from St Moritz to Tirano. Revel in the views over snow-tipped peaks, Alpine meadows and rushing streams as you climb the breathtaking Bernina Pass to up to 7,000 feet before crossing into Italy. Later, drive through the town of Chiavenna to Lake Como.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 8
Lake Como - Turin
Travel through the Po Valley today to Turin, the capital of Piedmont, for a guided tour that showcases the town's wonderful Baroque architecture, porticoed streets and glorious 15th century cathedral - home to the hallowed Shroud of Turin.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 9
Turin - Aosta - Martigny - Sion - Täsch
Sit back and relax as you journey through Italy's pleasant Aosta Valley and enter Switzerland via ancient Martigny and Sion, heading for the quaint village of Täsch.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 10
Täsch - Zermatt - Täsch
Take a short train ride to car-free Zermatt set at the foot of the mighty Matterhorn. The day is yours to discover everything Zermatt has to offer, perhaps admiring its wondrous Alpine surroundings or exploring the lovely, pedestrianised town centre. Don't miss our optional excursion on Europe's highest rack railway, trundling up the 10,272-foot Gornergrat for epic views over the Matterhorn.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 11
Täsch - Glacier Express to Andermatt - Lucerne area
Prepare for more scenic wonders as you ride the legendary Glacier Express train, Switzerland's most celebrated mountain railway. Feast your eyes as you glide over bridges, through tunnels and past flower-filled fields, gurgling streams and postcard-perfect villages before descending to Andermatt in the St Gotthard massif. Rejoin your coach and drive to the gentler landscapes around Lake Lucerne.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 12
Lucerne Area - Interlaken - Berne - Zurich
Journey along the dramatic Brünig pass to Interlaken, marvelling at the views over the Jungfrau massif, with its three snow-capped peaks of the Jungfrau, Monch and Eiger, on the way. Next, continue through pretty farmland to the Swiss capital, Berne, for a guided tour of its main sights, including Bear Park and the fountain-fronted Federal Palace. Later, continue to Zurich.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 13
Zurich - UK
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK.
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Hotels
- Munich area: Achat Premium Munchen
- Innsbruck: Bonalpina Igls
- Cortina: Villa Argentina
- Bolzano: Chrys
- St Moritz: Hotel Baren
- Lake Como: Lario at Mezzegra
- Torino: NH Lingotto or NH Tech
- Zermatt area: Matterhorn Resort at Taesch
- Lake Lucerne: Drei Koenige at Lucerne
- Zurich: Novotel West
Notes
Maximum elevation on this tour is 12,457 ft.
Tour hotels will be as specified or alternatives of a similar standard
Latest customer reviews
10/10/2016
very varied
27/07/2016
I did this tour back in 1994 and really appreciated the changes introduced in the latest version even though some things were excluded. Certainly a tour I would recommend.