SWITZERLAND AND AUSTRIA

• Waltz your way through Vienna, the ‘City of Music’ — a fitting introduction to an unforgettable journey through some of Europe’s most enchanting landscapes.
• This evening, meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner.

Arrival Transfer: Depart the airport at 10:00, 13:00

Welcome Meet your Travel Director at 16:30

• Admire the grand boulevards and beautiful Baroque façades on a guided sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist, who will take you to see the State Opera, Hofburg, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and Parliament.
• Immerse yourself in the centuries-old history, before spending free time soaking up the Kaffee culture of the city.
• This evening, you may wish to embrace the talents of Vienna and attend a Viennese concert in one of the city’s magnificent performance venues.

Included Experience: Vienna City Tour

Optional Experience: Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens / Viennese Concert / Dinner And Viennese Concert

• Embark on a soul-stirring encounter with the valleys and lofty peaks of Liechtenstein, bound for its tiny capital, Vaduz.
• Continue along the scenic Arlberg route through the Tyrol to your overnight stop in the Baroque city of Salzburg.
• Here, you will join a Local Specialist for a walking tour that will take you past iconic sights, including the house where Mozart once lived and Domplatz with its imposing Salzburger Dom Cathedral, Residenz Castle and St. Peter’s Abbey.

Included Experience: See Vaduz Castle and Salzburg City Tour

• The enchanting landscapes of the Vienna Woods and Lower Austria provide a picturesque backdrop for your drive to Salzburg.
• See the impressive Benedictine Melk Abbey and learn about its royal connections.
• Arriving in Salzburg, embark on an enchanting walking tour of its Old Town with a Local Specialist.
• Later, travel to the Wastlbauer farm, just outside Salzburg, where you will Connect With Locals.
• You will be met by Eva Filmoser who are your hosts for an exclusive Be My Guest experience and family dinner.

Included Experience: Dine with the Eva and her Family

• Today, you’ll drive into the mountains of Tyrol with a stop at the magical Swarovski Crystal World on your way to Innsbruck.
• Here you’ll have an opportunity to admire Emperor Maximilian I’s Golden Roof, St. James Cathedral and see the Olympic ski jump.

Included Experience: Innsbruck Orientation, Swarovski Crystal Worlds Visit

Optional Experience: Eagle’s Nest & The Bavarian Alps / Lake and Mountain Tour / Sounds and Bites

• Spend your free time exploring Innsbruck’s iconic sites and delving into Tyrol’s complex history and culture, or simply relax and admire this dazzling city with its magnificent Alpine backdrop.

Optional Experience: Ski Jump and Strudel

• This morning, cross the Swiss border and travel through the enchanting landscapes of the Engadine Valley.
• Arriving in the chic winter sports resort of St. Moritz, you’ll have the afternoon on our own to explore the scenic landscape or perhaps take the Bernina line train.

Optional Experience: Bernina Pass Discovery

• Drive via the Maloja Pass, past Lake Como, to Lake Maggiore.
• Explore the lakeside town of Stresa, before perhaps joining an Optional Experience to discover the Borromean Islands? Then, head towards the Simplon Pass en-route to Zermatt, where you’ll dine at your Stays with Stories hotel.

Included Experience: Stays with Stories

Optional Experience: Discover The Borromean Island

• Spend a full free day soaking up Zermatt’s crisp mountain air and panoramic vistas.
• Relax in beautiful surroundings or consider an Optional Experience to the Klein Matterhorn for the most spectacular mountain views.

Optional Experience: Klein Matterhorn Excursion / Zermatt Dinner Experience

• Continue your journey through the Rhône Valley, arriving on the tranquil shores of Lake Geneva with a photo stop at Chillon Castle.
• Then, following the lake shore, continue to Montreux, set against the pristine backdrop of snow-covered peaks and vineyards.

Included Experience: See Chillon Castle

Optional Experience: Chaplin’s World and Lake Geneva Cruise / Lake Geneva Cruise with Meal / Maison Cailler – The History of Chocolate

• Travel via Bern to Interlaken, set in the heart of Switzerland in the shadow of the mighty Jungfrau.
• Then, cross the Brünig Pass to lakeside Lucerne, where you’ll view the ancient wooden Chapel Bridge suspended over the Reuss and visit the poignant Lion Monument to pay tribute to the brave Swiss Guards who lost their lives defending Louis XVI during the French Revolution.

Included Experience: Lucerne Orientation

Optional Experience: Swiss Folklore Evening with Dinner

• Snow-capped peaks surround you as you wander through the medieval streets of Lucerne, lined with colourful muralled facades.
• Spend a full day on your own exploring the Old Town, enjoy a leisurely Swiss lunch or consider an Optional Experience ascending a nearby mountain for panoramic views.

Optional Experience: Swiss Countryside & Carriages / ‘Swisstainable’ Mount Stanserhorn And Lake Cruise

• You’ll continue to Zürich to discover its historic centre including the Munster Bridge, Paradeplatz, Lindenhof Square and other enchanting locations.
• Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience for a social-impact guided walking tour of the old town Zurich.
• This evening, toast to your epic journey over dinner with your fellow travellers.

Included Experience: Embark on a walking tour of Zürich’s Old Town with a Local Change Maker

• Say a fond farewell to Switzerland and your newfound friends at the end of an unforgettable journey.
• Your final hotel is located at the airport, just a short walk from the terminal, so there’s no need to arrange a transfer.