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If spectacular scenery is your interest, then a ride on the world-famous Glacier Express train is just the perfect experience for you Travel first-class and admire the thundering waterfalls, impressive peaks, glacial ice fields, and tiny villages from the panorama window on your way to Zermatt, a picturesque cluster of rustic chalets beneath the majestic Matterhorn. This is a special treat Globus includes to make sure your tour is all you want it to be. Other scenic highlights include a Danube cruise along the most characteristic part of the river; a private boat cruise on the fjord-like lake in Lucerne; a mountain train ride from Zermatt to Täsch; a scenic drive into the Swiss Engadine, considered by many to be the most beautiful mountain area in the world; a drive through the Tyrolean Alps on the way to Innsbruck; a stop in Interlaken, where you can take pictures of the Jungfrau massif; and more.
All of this and much more awaits you on this Austria & Switzerland tour. Guided sightseeing in Vienna, Salzburg, and Berne are also included. From the historical sights, castles, and palaces to the spectacular scenery, this is a dream vacation!
Selected departures can join cruise WZA “Romantic Rhine”
Highlights
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit Schönbrunn Palace and Heldenplatz
DANUBE CRUISE
MONDSEE Visit the church from The Sound of Music
SALZBURG Guided walking tour, visit Mirabell Gardens and Residenz Square; [LF] dinner at the St. Peter Stiftskeller
INNSBRUCK Walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof
CHUR–ZERMATT [LF] By Glacier Express train (first-class with panorama windows) including lunch
ZERMATT–TÄSCH By mountain train
CHILLON Guided visit of the castle
BERNE Guided walking tour, stop at the Rose Garden and the Bear Park
INTERLAKEN Take pictures of the Jungfrau
LUCERNE Walking tour including the Lion Monument & Chapel Bridge; [LF] private cruise with a drink and farewell dinner at a local restaurant
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Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners
ARRIVE IN VIENNA, AUSTRIA
Day1
. Welcome to Vienna! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
VIENNA
Day2
Start your guided sightseeing with a visit to magnificent SCHÖNBRUNN PALACE. Then, drive along the Ringstrasse, pass the State Opera House, the Jewish quarter, and stop at the Hofburg Palace, winter residence of the Austrian imperial family. Marvel at the impressive courtyards, famous HELDENPLATZ, and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Balance of the day is at leisure or choose from our optional excursions to enhance your stay.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
VIENNA–MELK–MONDSEE–SALZBURG
Day3
Relax during a leisurely DANUBE CRUISE along the loveliest part of the river. Afterwards, catch glimpses of historic Melk Abbey, and continue through the romantic Salzkammergut lakeland, made famous in The Sound of Music movie. Stop in Mondsee to visit the PARISH CHURCH, which was used for the wedding scenes, and continue to lovely Salzburg. Join your Local Guide for a walking tour and admire the exquisite MIRABELL GARDENS, the Great Festival Hall, St. Peter’s Monastery, and magnificent RESIDENZ SQUARE, where some scenes of the movie were filmed. Also take pictures of Mozart’s birthplace in the charming Getreidegasse. Tonight a special treat: LF dinner and Salzburger Nockerl (sweet dessert soufflé) at the famous St. Peter Stiftskeller restaurant.
Today’s Distance: 242 mi / 390 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
AT LEISURE IN SALZBURG
Day4
A full day at leisure gives you the opportunity to join an optional excursion to spectacular Berchtesgaden and Hitler’s Eagles Nest.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SALZBURG–INNSBRUCK–ST. MORITZ, SWITZERLAND
Day5
Enter the Tyrolean Alps and arrive in Innsbruck, capital of Tyrol and host of two Winter Olympic Games. Follow your Tour Director for a pleasant walk through the quaint medieval lanes to Emperor Maximilian’s GOLDEN ROOF. Time to shop for crystal, for which Innsbruck is famous. Next, take a scenic drive into the Swiss Engadine. Considered by many as the most beautiful mountain area in the world, it features deep-blue lakes, airy larch forests that turn golden in the fall, mountain peaks exceeding 12,000 feet, and quaint villages with massive white stone houses in the characteristic Grisons style on your way to St. Moritz.
Today’s Distance: 236 mi / 380 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
ST. MORITZ–CHUR–TÄSCH–ZERMATT
Day6
Drive through exhilarating Alpine scenery. At Chur, LF board the first-class panoramic coach of the world-famous GLACIER EXPRESS TRAIN, which connects two of Switzerland’s most famous skiing areas: St. Moritz and Zermatt. Admire thundering waterfalls, impressive peaks, glacial ice fields, and tiny villages as you pass through the Valais, a region known for its great mountain resorts and excellent wines. Lunch will be served on the train. This afternoon arrive in car-free Zermatt, a picturesque cluster of rustic chalets beneath the majestic Matterhorn.
Today’s Distance: 149 mi / 240 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
AT LEISURE IN ZERMATT
Day7
Spend an entire day at leisure or join a spectacular optional excursion to Klein Matterhorn for breathtaking panoramic views of the Matterhorn and the Alps.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
ZERMATT–BERNE
Day8
Board the MOUNTAIN TRAIN for the short ride down to Täsch, and motor through the lower Rhône Valley to the shores of Lake Geneva, the “Swiss Riviera.” Nearby Montreux, visit CHILLON CASTLE, the 12th-century water fortress immortalized by poet Lord Byron. Proceed to Berne, capital of Switzerland.
Today’s Distance: 155 mi / 250 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BERNE–INTERLAKEN–LUCERNE
Day9
. Your guided tour starts with a stop at the Rose Garden for a panoramic view of the city. Walk through the beautifully preserved medieval Old Town, witness the hourly parade of painted figures at the Clock Tower, and marvel at the ornate, flower-adorned fountains. Stop at the BEAR PARK, symbol for the name of the town. Next is Interlaken. The town’s unique location, nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz and surrounded by the world-famous Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains, guarantees spectacular views. Finally, cross Brünig Pass and arrive in picture-book Lucerne. An optional evening is available for a folklore party with yodeling and alphorn blowing for a first-hand impression of Alpine merrymaking.
Today’s Distance: 75 mi / 120 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LUCERNE
Day10
Follow your Tour Director for a pleasant walk this morning, and admire Thorwaldsen’s LION MONUMENT, dedicated to the Swiss Guards who protected the Royal House of France during the French Revolution. Walk along ornate patrician houses of the walled Old Town, then cross the famous covered CHAPEL BRIDGE to the Jesuit Church, the first large baroque church built in Switzerland on the north side of the Alps. Afterward, shop for watches, and you may wish to join an optional excursion to Mount Pilatus. This evening, LF relax on a PRIVATE BOAT CRUISE on the fjord-like lake, followed by a farewell dinner at a local restaurant to celebrate your Swiss vacation.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
LUCERNE–ZÜRICH AIRPORT
Day11
Morning transfer to Zurich Airport in time for homebound flights leaving no earlier than 10 am. Extra nights are available in Zurich.
Today’s Distance: 34 mi / 55 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Austria Trend Hotel Savoyen
Superior First-Class
An elegant 309 room hotel, dedicated to Prince Eugene of Savoy and housed in the former State Austrian Printing House with a modern, glassy atrium. Amenities include a fitness area, sauna and steam room, two restaurants and a jazzy bar.
Location
Rennweg 16, Vienna, Austria
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Laundry Available
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Pay Movies
- Television
- Mini-bar
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Voicemail
- Coffee Maker
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- Phone
Zeitgeist Hauptbahnof
First-Class
The Zeitgeist hotel in Vienna perfectly combines its central location, just 300 meters away from the main train station with top quality overnight stays. The 254 air conditioned rooms offer large windows and Free Wi-Fi access, there is an on-site fitness room, a restaurant-café-bar as well as 24 hour vending machines for snacks & drinks.
Location
15 Sonnwendgasse, Vienna, Austria
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Parking/Valet
- Dry Cleaning
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Climate Control
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Voicemail
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Window Opens
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
Imlauer Hotel Pitter Salzburg
Superior First-Class
Located in center of Salzburg, walking distance to Mirabell Gardens and Mirabell Palace - 15 minutes to WA Mozart Airport.
Location
Rainerstrasse 6-8, Salzburg, Austria
Hotel Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Ice Machine
- Hot Tub
- Currency Exchange
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- In-Room Safe
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Mini-bar
- Television
- Phone
- Climate Control
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Voicemail
Laudinella
First-Class
Traditional mountain architecture with lots of woodworks & local grisons style; in center of St Moritz-Bad; near spa & ski slopes.
Location
Via Tegiatscha 17, St.Moritz, Switzerland
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Hot Tub
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Alarm Clock
- Internet Access
- Window Opens
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- In-Room Safe
- Television
- Phone
Pollux
First-Class
Chalet style hotel with modern comforts and amenities, restaurant, sauna and solarium; located near the Gornergrat station.
Location
Bahnhofstrasse, 28, Zermatt, Switzerland
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Free WiFi
- Hot Tub
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Phone
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Window Opens
Holiday Inn Bern Westside
First-Class
Enjoy a Great Location at the Westside Shopping and Leisure Centre when you Book the Holiday Inn Bern-Westside Hotel. This chocolate-themed hotel is only 200 meters away from the Toblerone factory and is linked to Daniel Libeskind's Westside Centre, putting a wide range of shops and restaurants at your doorstep.
Location
Riedbachstrasse 96, Berne, Switzerland
Hotel Facilities
- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Climate Control
- Air Conditioning
- In-Room Safe
- Television
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Window Opens
Ameron Hotel Flora
First-Class
A centrally located 161-room modern hotel of minimalist design with urban flair, just a short walk away from the lake promenade and Old Town. Traditional Italian food is served with a contemporary touch in the Brasserie and drinks can be enjoyed from morning until late evening at the Apéro bar.
Location
Seidenhofstrasse 5, Luzern, Switzerland
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Business Center
- Free WiFi
- Gift Shop
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Internet Access
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
Moevenpick Zurich Airport
Superior First-Class
Hotel with contemporary design features throughout, 2 kms from Zurich Airport and 10 kms from Zurich city center.
Location
Mittelholzerstrasse 8, Glattbrugg, Switzerland
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Ice Machine
- Currency Exchange
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Alarm Clock
- In-Room Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Smoking Rooms
- Voicemail
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Cable/Satellite
- Room Service
- Television
- Phone
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Internet Access
