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Every day you’ll marvel at stunning scenery: lush dairy pastures, picturesque quaint villages, imposing peaks and enchanting forests. Visit Novacella Abbey in South Tyrol and Cortina d'Ampezzo, home of the 1956 Olympics in the spectacular Italian Dolomites, called the Italian "Rocky Mountains." Take in views of Italy’s Lake Carezza, a small, emerald-green mountain lake, and see the spectacular Austrian and Italian Tyrolean Alps. Discover Switzerland’s Engadine National Park, considered by some to be the world’s most beautiful mountain area with deep-blue lakes and mountain peaks exceeding 12,000 feet,; experience beautiful Lake Como, one of Europe’s deepest lakes; car-free Zermatt, a picturesque cluster of rustics chalets beneath the Matterhorn, and much more.
But it is not all about alpine scenery; you will also get to know Turin, an Italian city set at the foot of the Alps, and on the included city tour, you’ll discover all the secret treasures this winter Olympic city has to offer. In Bavaria, you will visit charming Linderhof Castle, the smallest but maybe the most elegant of King Ludwig’s three fairy-tale castles.
One of the highlights of this Alps tour is a memorable trip aboard the Glacier Express from Zermatt to glitzy St. Moritz. From your train windows, marvel at the thundering waterfalls, impressive snow-capped peaks, glacial ice fields, forests, lush meadows, and picture-perfect villages. Passing over hundreds of bridges and through dozens of tunnels, this is Switzerland’s most famous mountain railway along with the journey aboard the Bernina Express from St Moritz to Tirano, Italy. Traveling on the highest railway across the Alps, witness glistening glaciers, stunning mountain streams, and alpine scenery.
You will have many opportunities to practice your photographic skills on this amazing Alps tour designed for savvy travelers! It’s a dream vacation!
Small Group Discovery
Cosmos offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Cosmos escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
2021 Tour itinerary
Total meals included:
- 12 breakfasts, 4 dinners
ARRIVE IN MUNICH AREA, GERMANY.
Day1
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore this delightful Bavarian capital. This evening, meet up with your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
MUNICH AREA–LINDERHOF CASTLE–INNSBRUCK AREA, AUSTRIA
Day2
A fascinating itinerary today. First, see Munich’s most famous square Marienplatz, then head south to visit Linderhof Castle—the smallest of the three Bavarian fairytale palaces commissioned by King Ludwig II and inspired by Louis XIV’s Versailles. The rococo-style Linderhof is surrounded by splendid Italian Renaissance gardens. Continue into Austria through the scenic Inn Valley to Innsbruck to admire its fascinating town center and historic Golden Roof.
Today’s Distance: 124 mi/ 200 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
INNSBRUCK AREA–NOVACELLA, ITALY–BRUNICO–CORTINA D’AMPEZZO
Day3
As you cross from the Austrian to the Italian Tyrol, witness glorious alpine landscapes as you head to visit Novacella Abbey, a Baroque masterpiece still inhabited by Augustinian monks. Also stop in Brunico, a picturesque town combining international flair with alpine traditions. Feast on breathtaking views as you travel through the splendid Dolomites, UNESCO World Heritage Site, to the celebrated winter resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Today’s Distance: 217 mi/ 350 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO–LAKE CAREZZA–BOLZANO.
Day4
This morning, travel through the spectacular Dolomites, then over Falzarego and Pordoi Passes. Stop at enchanting Lake Carezza to admire its brilliant rainbow colors. Search for the beautiful mermaid who, according to legend, hid here from the romantic pursuits of a powerful wizard. On to Bolzano, home to the famous “Ice Man” from the Bronze Age.
Today’s Distance: 81 mi/ 130 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BOLZANO–GLORENZA–ST. MORITZ, SWITZERLAND
Day5
Enjoy the visit to Glorenza, the smallest fortified city in Tyrol and ideally situated where Switzerland, Austria, and Italy meet. Via Tubre Pass, descend into Engadine National Park’s 66 square miles of unspoiled nature with deep blue lakes, airy larch forests that turn golden in the fall, 12,000-foot-high peaks, and quaint villages with characteristic Grisons-style homes. Continue to glamorous St. Moritz, the oldest and most famous winter resort in the world.
Today’s Distance: 112 mi/ 180 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
AT LEISURE IN ST. MORITZ
Day6
A whole day to do as you please in this stylish Swiss spa resort, known for its stunning mountain scenery, hiking opportunities, and superb shopping.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ST. MORITZ–BERNINA EXPRESS TO TIRANO, ITALY–LAKE COMO.
Day7
Today, experience a memorable trip aboard the Bernina Express. Crossing the Alps to Tirano in Italy, this spectacular rail journey takes you to altitudes greater than 7,000 feet. Later, rejoin your motorcoach and head to the shores of Lake Como, Italy’s third-largest lake and one of the deepest in Europe.
Today’s Distance: 130 mi/ 210 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
LAKE COMO–TURIN.
Day8
Travel through the Po Valley to Turin, birthplace of Fiat automobiles and home to the legendary Holy Shroud. Upon arrival, visit all the major sites with a Local Guide. This evening, consider an optional dinner.
Today’s Distance: 168 mi/ 270 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
TURIN–AOSTA–MARTIGNY, SWITZERLAND–SION–TÄSCH.
Day9
A pleasant drive through the Aosta Valley, known as the smallest region in Italy and a favorite winter sports area. Enter Switzerland via ancient Martigny and Sion, through one of the main Swiss wine-making regions, then head to charming Täsch in the Zermatt area.
Today’s Distance: 193 mi/ 310 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
TÄSCH–ZERMATT–TÄSCH.
Day10
Take a short train ride to Zermatt, and spend the entire day in this well-known mountain resort, situated in the shadow of the legendary Matterhorn. Stroll along the narrow, traffic-free streets lined with a variety of shops, cafés, and bars. Enjoy an optional ride on Europe’s highest rack railway to 10,272-foot Gornergrat for breathtaking views of the Alps.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
TÄSCH–GLACIER EXPRESS TRAIN TO ANDERMATT–LUCERNE AREA.
Day11
Today, another highlight of your tour: the world-renowned Glacier Express. Board Switzerland’s most famous mountain railway, which passes over hundreds of bridges and through dozens of tunnels to give unique panoramic views of the Swiss Alps and surrounding valleys, forests, alpine meadows, rushing streams, and picture-perfect villages. Ride the Glacier Express from Zermatt to Andermatt at the St. Gotthard massif, 4,711 feet above sea level. Rejoin your motorcoach for the descent into the dramatically different landscape of the lovely Lucerne area.
Today’s Distance: 137 mi/ 220 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LUCERNE AREA–INTERLAKEN–BERNE–ZURICH
Day12
Cross Brünig Pass and continue to Interlaken. Along the way, take photos of the Jungfrau massif with its three legendary peaks: Jungfrau, Mönch, and Eiger. Travel through some of the country’s best farmland to the Swiss capital, Berne, where sightseeing includes the bear park and the Federal Palace. Then, continue to Zurich.
Today’s Distance: 162 mi/ 260 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ZURICH
Day13
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Achat Premium Muenchen Sud
Superior First-Class
Despite its quiet location in southern Munich-Obersendling, the 4-star ACHAT Premium offers easy access to the A95, A96 and A99. And it's just a few minutes on the metro to the city center and central station.
Location
Perchtinger Strasse 3, Munich, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Free WiFi
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Gift Shop
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Climate Control
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- Voicemail
- Pay Movies
- Television
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Phone
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
Bon Alpina
Superior Tourist-Class
The Bon Alpina hotel is located in the middle of the village Igls, only a few walking minutes from the ski lifts of the Olympic ski area Patscherkofel and only 6 kilometers from the city of Innsbruck.
Location
Hilberstrasse 8, Innsbruck-Igls, Austria
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Currency Exchange
- Pool
Room Facilities
- Television
- Phone
- Internet Access
- Desk
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Non-smoking Rooms
B&B Hotel Cortina Passo Tre Croci
Superior Tourist-Class
This modern hotel is situated on a picturesque Alpine pass high up in the Dolomite mountains just over a quarter of a mile from Misurina Lake and the centre of Cortina D'Ampezzo, the Queen of the Dolomites. It is fully air-conditioned and features a restaurant/bar with Free Wi-Fi internet access available throughout the property. All guest rooms have a modern, sophisticated design and are all equipped with a safe, a mini fridge, a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and a hairdryer.
Location
6, SR48 Cortina d'Ampezzo, Cortina, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Cable/Satellite
- Climate Control
- Air Conditioning
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Television
- Mini-bar
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Phone
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
Chrys
First-Class
Featuring a free wellness centre and a garden, Hotel Chrys offers a terrace and is situated in the green outskirts of Bolzano, a 20-minute walk from the centre. With free Wi-Fi and free private parking, it features Alpine-style rooms.
Location
Via Della Mendola, 100, Bolzano, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Spa Services
- Hot Tub
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
- Beauty Salon
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Climate Control
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Phone
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Alarm Clock
- Wake-Up Calls
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Internet Access
Hotel Baeren
Superior Tourist-Class
The Bären Hotel is a 3-star hotel in St. Moritz with 60 rooms.
Location
Via Maistra 50, St.Moritz, Switzerland
Hotel Facilities
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Currency Exchange
- Pool
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Wake-Up Calls
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
Lario Mezzegra
Superior Tourist-Class
Hotel Lario is an excellent three star hotel, situated in the so called "Tremezzina", an international place famous for its historical villas and gardens and for the traditional hotel hospitality, facing Lake Como. TV room,elegant restaurant with the new and bright veranda.
Location
Via Statale Regina 48, Azzano Di Mezzegra-Co, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Pool
- Ice Machine
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Alarm Clock
- Wake-Up Calls
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Phone
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Cable/Satellite
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- Television
Holiday Inn Corso Francia
First-Class
A 130-room modern hotel with spacious common areas. There is a 24-hour mini-gym on site, an airy restaurant and a lobby bar. The old city center is a short ride away from the metro station located opposite the property and there is easy access to the main motorway. Turin Sandro Pertini Airport is only 25 km away.
Location
Piazza Massaua, 21, Turin, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- ATM
- Laundry Available
- Restaurant On-Site
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
Matterhorn Walliserhof
Superior Tourist-Class
Hotel Walliserhof is located at the edge of Täsch with free view on the Breithorn and the little Matterhorn. You can reach Zermatt with a special train, 5 minutes away by walking.
Location
, Taesch, Switzerland
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Ice Machine
- Concierge desk
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Spa Services
- Pool
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- Alarm Clock
- Television
- In-Room Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Wake-Up Calls
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Room Service
- Desk
Drei Koenige
Superior Tourist-Class
The Garni Hotel Drei Koenige is situated in the heart of Lucerne and offers comfortable and spacious rooms with all the amenities of a three star hotel. The quiet location as well as the uniqueness of the art nouveau building makes your stay to a special experience. Many sightseeing places, the train station and the old town are close by. Besides, for the best start into the day a rich breakfast buffet is expecting you.
Location
Bruchstrasse 35, Luzern, Switzerland
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Window Opens
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Voicemail
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Phone
Züri by Fassbind
Hotel Züri was completely reconstructed in 2017 by the famous architects Gigon & Guyer who shaped the skyline of the new Züri West district. All 167 rooms offer a modern design with a unique "Zurich touch" and there is a restaurant, a bar and fitness centre with a sauna. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the hotel and a business corner with a printer is featured in the lobby.
Location
Heinrichstrasse 254, Zurich, Switzerland
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Fitness Room
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Climate Control
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Voicemail
- Cable/Satellite
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Desk
