Fly to Europe
Home Pick-up and overnight flight to Europe.

Arrive Zurich
Arrive in Zurich, meet your Tour Manager and travel to Bern, the capital of Switzerland and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore delightful Bern on a panoramic sightseeing tour, led by a local guide, featuring the Bundeshaus (the Swiss Parliament), the famous Bear Pit, the Rose Gardens, and the Gothic cathedral which dominates Old Town’s skyline. Later, check into your hotel for a three-night stay. This evening join your fellow travelers for a Welcome Dinner.

Cheese / Golden Pass Train
Travel to Gruyères and enjoy a cheese making demonstration with an opportunity to sample the famous cheese produced here. Next, sit back, relax and enjoy some of the most awe-inspiring Alpine views in Europe with a ride on the Golden Pass Panoramic Train from Montreux to Gstaad. Arrive in Gstaad with some free time to shop, explore and enjoy its traditional wood chalets. Return to Bern for an evening at leisure.

Lucerne
Travel to Lucerne for a guided Walking Tour.  See the famous Chapel Bridge dating back to 1333, the Water Tower which served as a prison, the Renaissance-style Town Hall, the Jesuit Church and the Lion Monument (Löwendenkmal), carved to commemorate the heroic Swiss Guard. Then enjoy free time to shop and explore on your own. Return to Bern later today. Dinner is included this evening at a local restaurant.

To Innsbruck
Depart Bern and travel through Liechtenstein, Europe’s fourth-smallest country located entirely within the Alps and known for its medieval castles, alpine landscapes and picturesque villages. Later arrive in Innsbruck, meet your local guide and enjoy a Walking Tour. See baroque Maria-Theresien Strasse (Maria Theresien Street) dating back 700 years. Also, see the Hofburg and the “Golden Roof” before checking into your Innsbruck hotel for a four-night stay. The evening is at leisure.

Swarovski / Salzburg
Visit the amazing Swarovski Crystal World (Swarovski Kristallwelton). Highlights are the Chambers of Wonder, the Crystal Cloud, and the expansive garden. Next, travel through the beautiful Austrian countryside to Salzburg for a guided Walking Tour. See the birthplace of Mozart (Getreidegasse), Mirabell Gardens (seen in The Sound of Music), and other highlights of this beautiful city. Enjoy lunch at St. Peter’s Restaurant, the oldest in Europe since 803! Some free time in Salzburg for shopping and exploring on your own before returning to Innsbruck.

Linderhof Palace
Tour Linderhof Palace in southwest Bavaria near the village of Ettal. It is the smallest of the three palaces built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the only one which was actually completed. Walk the halls that were modeled after Versailles with an expert guide and bask in its luxury. Return to Innsbruck and experience a musical tradition of Austria during a Tyrolean folklore show hosted by local musical family.

At Leisure
The day is free in Innsbruck to enjoy this beautiful city as you wish. Take a walk through the Old Town and shop at the city’s stores or relax at one of the cafés. An optional tour will also be offered today. Tonight, a Farewell Dinner is included in a local restaurant in Innsbruck.

Fly Home or Optional Vienna Extension
Fly home on Day 9, or embark on the optional extension to Vienna. On the extension, journey to Vienna for an evening at leisure.

Optional Vienna Extension
Enjoy a panoramic sightseeing tour of Vienna with a local guide taking in the elegant boulevards, palaces, museums, and opera house. Visit the 12th c. St. Stephen’s Cathedral, standing at nearly 450-feet tall. The afternoon is free to explore on your own. This evening, dinner is included along with a classical music performance featuring the works of Austrian-born Mozart and Strauss. 

Optional Vienna Extension
Today is at leisure. Maybe visit the legendary Schönbrunn Palace, former residence of the Habsburgs with more than 1,000 rooms. Perhaps explore the museum at Belvedere Palace, home to Gustav Klimt’s famous painting The Kiss.

Optional Vienna Extension
Transfer to the airport and fly home with wonderful memories.