SWITZERLAND AND AUSTRIA
Description
Itinerary
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Description
Overview
One of our most popular trips going to Austria and Switzerland, this incredible duo also delivers a visit to the little Liechtenstein capital. The Alps take centre stage on this journey, but you’ll also learn about life as a Carinthian nun when you join them for dinner in a former castle.
Included/Excluded
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Zürich (Dinner)
- Your epic journey to the heart of Europe launches in the sophisticated cultural hotspot of Zürich.
- This afternoon, join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience for a social impact guided walking tour of old town Zurich.
- This experience addresses SDG goals 10 & 12 – Reduced Inequalities & Responsible Consumption and Production.
- This evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner in this beautiful lakeside setting.
Arrival Transfer: Depart the airport at 14:00
Included Experience: Walking Tour with a Local Change Maker
Day 2: Journey to Liechtenstein and Salzburg (Breakfast)
- 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
Day 3: Onwards to Vienna (Breakfast)
- Waltz through the scenic Austrian countryside, past Lake Mondsee and the rolling hills and fortresses of the Wachau Valley, then continue to Vienna.
- Perhaps spend your first evening in the ‘City of Music’ on an Optional Experience Viennese dinner with traditional entertainment.
Included Experience: Wachau Valley Scenic Views
Optional Experience: Eagle’s Nest & The Bavarian Alps / Lake and Mountain Tour / Viennese Dinner with Musical Entertainment
Day 4: Discover Artistic Vienna (Breakfast)
- 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 coffee house 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 / Dinner and Viennese Concert
Day 5: Off to the Riverside Villach (Breakfast/Dinner)
- We journey south to Graz, with its striking architecture and fascinating Roman history.
- Continue to Lipizzaner Stud farm at Piber where we’ll Dive Into Culture and gain insights into the breeding of these athletic white stallions for the Spanish Riding School.
- Connect With Locals at a Be My Guest experience, join the nuns of Kloster Wernberg at a monastery housed in a beautiful old castle.
- Enjoy their hospitality and a traditional homemade dinner with herbs from their own garden, before heading to Villach, our home for tonight.
Included Experience: Enjoy a Homemade Dinner at The Monastery of Kloster Wernberg and Graz Orientation
Day 6: Ascend to Alpine Innsbruck (Breakfast)
- Enjoy spectacular Alpine scenery, journeying over the remarkable Felbertauern Road on your way to Innsbruck, capital of the Tyrol.
- Here you will have an opportunity to admire Emperor Maximilian I’s Golden Roof, St. James Cathedral and see the Olympic ski jump.
- You could choose to marvel at the fascinating crystal installations and browse for precious gifts and souvenirs at the Swarovski Crystal Worlds Store.
Included Experience: Innsbruck Orientation
Optional Experience: Tyrolean Evening with Dinner
Day 7: Venture to St. Moritz (Breakfast/Dinner)
- This morning, we cross the Swiss border and travel through the enchanting landscapes of the Engadine Valley.
- Arriving in the chic winter sports resort of St. Moritz, we have the afternoon on our own to explore the scenic landscape or perhaps take the Bernina line train.
Included Experience: Scenic Drive Through the Alps
Optional Experience: Bernina Pass Discovery
Day 8: Journey to Lake Maggiore and on to Zermatt (Breakfast/Dinner)
- Drive via the Maloja Pass, past Lake Como, to Lake Maggiore.
- Explore the lakeside town of Stresa, before seeing the Borromean Islands.
- Then, head towards the Simplon Pass en route to Zermatt, where you will dine at your hotel.
Included Experience: Stays with Stories
Optional Experience: Discover the Borromean Islands
Day 9: Zermatt Your Way (Breakfast)
- 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
Day 10: On to Lake Geneva and Montreux (Breakfast)
- We continue our journey through the Rhône Valley, arriving on the tranquil shores of Lake Geneva later today, where we will view Chillon Castle.
- We follow the lakeshore to Montreux, set against the pristine backdrop of snow-covered peaks and vineyards.
Included Experience: See Chillin Castle
Optional Experience: Chaplin’s World and Lake Geneva Cruise / Lake Geneva Cruise with Meal
Day 11: Cross the Brünig Pass to Lucerne (Breakfast)
- 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: Lucerna Orientation
Optional Experience: Swiss Folklore Evening with Dinner
Day 12: Lucerna Your Way (Breakfast/Dinner)
- Snow-capped peaks surround you as you wander through the medieval streets of Lucerne, lined with colourful muralled façades.
- 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.
- This evening, toast to your epic journey during your Farewell Dinner.
Optional Experience: ‘Swisstainable’ Mount Stanserhorn and Lake Cruise / Swiss Countryside & Carriages
Day 13: Journey Home (Breakfast)
- We say a fond farewell to Switzerland and our newfound friends at the end of an unforgettable journey.
Departure transfer: Arrive at the airport at 08:00
Price
PRICE FROM RM18,756 SUBEJCT TO DATE AND AVAILABILITY.
Hotel
- Day 1: Mövenpick Zurich Airport
- Day 2: Holiday Inn Salzburg City
- Day 3 – Day 4: Acom Hotel Vienna
- Day 5: Hotel Palais26 Villach
- Day 6: Grauer Bär Hotel Innsbruck
- Day 7: Hotel Reine Victoria by Laudinella St. Moritz
- Day 8 – Day 9: Ambassador Zermatt
- Day 10: Eurotel Montreux
- Day 11 – Day 12: Grand Hotel Europe Lucerne
Remarks
- Explore Salzburg and Vienna with a Local Specialist.
- Discover Liechtenstein, Zürich, Innsbruck and Lucerne.
- Visit Vaduz, St. Moritz, Stresa, Graz, Lipizzaner Stud farm in Piber and Zermatt.
- View the Golden Roof and Hofburg Palace in Innsbruck, the Matterhorn and Jungfrau mountains (weather permitting), Chillon Castle, Bern and the Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument in Lucerne.
- See The Wachau Valley.
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