Day 1 | Welcome to Vienna

Welcome to Vienna! Enjoy your afternoon before meeting your

Travel Director and fellow travellers to enjoy dinner served with

wine at a local restaurant.

Meals: Dinner with Wine

Hotel: InterContinental Vienna.

Day 2 | Vienna and the Habsburgs

Join our Local Expert on a private tour of Maria Theresa's

magnicent Schönbrunn Palace and its formal gardens. Be

transported to a time of opulence and extravagance, as you

marvel at the intricacies of gilded Rococo frames, frescoed

ceilings and crystal chandeliers. See the city's many highlights,

including St. Charles' Church, the Hofburg Palace, Parliament and

State Opera House.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: InterContinental Vienna.

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

You will be oered one of the following two optional experiences depending on availability:

Dinner In A Country Mansion - Cross the Danube, passing the famous Prater Park en route to one of Austria's most famous

restaurants. Former patrons include Napoleon, the Emperor Franz Joseph, Liz Taylor and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Once through the

door of this historic country mansion you're transported to a dierent world! Old memorabilia, autographed photos and other

paraphernalia cover the ceilings, walls and even the restrooms. Choose from traditional Austrian fare, enjoy unlimited drinks and be

serenaded by musicians at your table. A fun-lled experience never to be forgotten!

Adult: 73.00 EUR

Gala Viennese Concert - Enjoy a wonderful concert of Viennese Classical music performed by highly acclaimed soloists and dancers.

During this special evening, enjoy a glass of champagne along with some of the most famous works by Johann Strauss and Wolfgang

Amadeus Mozart.

Adult: 68.00 EUR

* On occasion, dinner will be included for EURO 123.

** On 24 & 25 December, the price of both options will increase due to holiday rates.

Vibrant Vienna & UNESCO Coee House Culture - Vibrant Vienna - walk in the historic and vibrant city center. See the house where

Mozart lived in Vienna, visit St. Stephen's Cathedral and marvel at the beauty of this former imperial capital. Past the stables of the

famous horses we stop for an UNESCO World Cultural Heritage - we sample some local coee roast and hear about Vienna coee

Day 3 | On to Salzburg

A short a drive through wonderful Austrian countryside leads us

to Salzburg. En route, visit Melk Abbey and Mondsee's Basilica St.

Michael, easily recognizable due to its appearance in 'Sound of

Music'.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: ARCOTEL Castellani, Salzburg

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Evening In The Austrian Countryside - Drive into the pretty Austrian countryside for a special evening. Learn about rural life over a

homemade dinner in this cosy corner of Salzburg. In a totally unique experience, sip home-made beverages, feast on home-baked

bread, succulent meat and oven baked vegetables.

Adult: 68.00 EUR

Day 4 | The City of Mozart

Join your Local Expert, who will show you the formal gardens of

Mirabell Palace, Residenzplatz, the city's imposing fortress, and

the immense cathedral in the Old Town. Visit Mozart's birthplace

where you will enjoy a pianoforte demonstration and examine

letters, memorabilia, and musical instruments of the great

composer. In the evening, relish the authentic experience of

Farm-to-Table dining.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine

Hotel: ARCOTEL Castellani, Salzburg

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Eagle's Nest & The Bavarian Alps - Drive over the German border, past picturesque farmhouses and villages to Obersalzberg. Nearly 75

years ago, this small mountain paradise was the summer playground for top Nazi brass. Here we will transfer to special coaches for the

scenic drive up the mountain to Hitler's notorious "Eagle's Nest". Used as a restaurant since the 50's, there are splendid views through

the arches up to the 'Hohen Goll' and across the snow capped peaks.

Adult: 75.00 EUR

* The optional experience Eagle's Nest & The Bavarian Alps is weather dependent and subject to seasonal closures, therefore it may not be

available on all departures.

Day 5 | Salzburg to Munich

This morning, board a boat to explore the sites of picturesque

Herrenchiemesee. Visit the palace and Fraueninsel convent.

Enjoy time at leisure in the gardens over lunch before continuing

by boat to Gstadt. Journey by coach to Munich, home of the

world-famous Oktoberfest. This evening, revel in a truly Bavarian

experience as you dine at a local beerhall.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine

Hotel: Munich Marriott

Day 6 | Explore Munich and Dachau

Enjoy an orientation of Munich's sites including the university,

Victory Arch and the Marienplatz, where crowds gather at the

Town Hall to watch the antics of the Glockenspiel. Afterwards,

explore with Insight Choice. Choose to join a Local Expert for a

culinary walking tour in the city centre. Alternatively, visit the

Munich Residenz, Germany's largest inner-city palace and former

seat of Bavarian royalty. Travel to Dachau Concentration Camp

Memorial Site for a moment of commemoration and

remembrance. Reect on the weighty history that marks the site

and observe the importance of its preservation.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: Munich Marriott

Day 7 | On to Innsbruck

Embark on an exciting visit to Neuschwanstein Castle (subject to

availability), bristling with turrets and pinnacles and built as a

retreat for the wildly eccentric King Ludwig II. See the

extravagantly decorated apartments, including the Throne Room

and Lohengrin courtyard. Continue to Oberammergau, home of

the Passion Play since 1634. See the immense theatre and

admire the colourful painted chalets before driving on to the

Tyrolean capital of Innsbruck, set in a valley of snow-capped

mountain peaks. This evening, for your Dine-Around experience,

choose from a fantastic selection of restaurants.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine

Hotel: Innsbruck

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Tyrolean Evening - Enjoy a lively evening of traditional entertainment, featuring dancers in national costume, yodelling and

entertainment typical of the life, crafts and traditions of the Tyrolean people. Two drinks are included.

* This evening optional experience may not be available on every departure.

Day 8 | Beautiful Innsbruck

Awake to the beautiful Alpine city of Innsbruck. A Local Expert will

guide you through the city to see the 14th-century houses of

the Old Town, the impressive Imperial Palace and the delightful

Golden Roof. Visit a nearby ski jump, set against staggering

mountain vistas. Meet one of the ski jumpers and observe a

demonstration jump.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: Innsbruck

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Nordkette Alps & Heritage - A visit to the Nordkette is an unforgettable experience - a unique combination of relaxation, natural wonder

and modern architecture. Space-age stations designed by star architect, Zaha Hadid herald your journey up to Hungerburg. From here

the panoramic gondola continues up to the 1,905-metre-high Seegrube, where (weather permitting) you can enjoy tremendous views

of the entire Central Inn Valley and across to the Italian border. Back down in the Old Town, join your local expert to explore the heritage of

the Golden Roof and the "Black Men" of Emperor Maximilian.

Adult: 72.00 EUR

Swarovski Crystal World and Dinner in Hall - We'll visit Swarovski Crystal World - home to the most-famous crystals in Art and Pop

music. With breathtaking installations, you won't have to be a collector to love this place! Then, we'll continue to one of the bestpreserved medieval towns in the Tyrol - Hall, where we'll enjoy an excellent dinner in a 700-year-old manor house!

Adult: 97.00 EUR

Day 9 | The Engadine Valley and Chic St. Moritz

Take in the stunning views of the beautiful Engadine Valley, as you

enter Switzerland headed for the chic Alpine resort of St. Moritz.

Enjoy the town's marvellous scenery, fresh air and maybe visit its

many museums or shop for souvenirs. Perhaps step aboard the

Bernina Express to experience one of Europe's most outstanding

train journeys?

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel: Crystal Hotel / Hotel Steani, St. Moritz

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Bernina - Express Excursion - Enjoy one of the most exciting train rides in Switzerland as you cross the Bernina Pass to the Alp Grum.

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Day 10 | All aboard the Glacier Express and on to Lucerne

Embark on an iconic train journey onboard the Glacier Express,

taking in vistas of ice-capped mountains, stone-built villages and

lush meadows. Ascend through the spiral tunnels of the Albula

Pass and cross the Landwasser Viaduct before heading down

through the Oberalp Valley to rejoin the coach at Andermatt.

Continue north, following the staggering Schollenen Gorge

through William Tell country. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

Experience during a seasonal juice tasting. Onwards to Lucerne,

join your Travel Director to see the sorrowful sculpture of the

dying lion, cut out of a limestone cli to commemorate the Swiss

Guards who died at the Battle of the Tuileries.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: Astoria, Lucerne

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Lake Lucerne Cruise - Take the chance to enjoy the wonderful mountain scenery from a dierent perspective. Enjoy a leisurely lake

cruise, oering ne views of the town and its surroundings. The serene beauty of Lake Lucerne is a joy to behold, made even more

enjoyable by the surrounding snow-capped mountains and dense forests.

Adult: 47.00 CHF

Swiss Evening - There's nothing better than convening with friends around a pot of bubbling fondue with a glass of chilled white wine

and having a good yodel! Join us for a tasty Swiss meal in a typical restaurant. While you dine, enjoy a lively folklore show of ag throwing,

yodelling, Alpenhorn blowing and other great Swiss entertainment.

Adult: 111.00 CHF

Day 11 | Dinner at the ‘Roof of Europe’ in Stanserhorn

Enjoy the morning at your leisure to explore the city's 14th

century covered wooden bridge, painted gables, old walls and

watchtower of the medieval fortications. Stroll across the

Chapel Bridge to the Jesuit Church, or use your free time to shop.

Later, head to the town of Stans where you'll embark on a scenic

journey by funicular railway and cable car, to the summit of the

stunning Stanserhorn. On a clear day, there are views as far as

Alsace in France and the Black Forest in Germany. Here amid true

Alpine majesty, your journey literally peaks with an unforgettable

dinner, hosted in Drehrestaurant Rondorama, located atop the

mountain. Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine and admire the stunning

panoramic views as the restaurant slowly rotates throughout the

evening, ensuring you don't miss a thing.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine

Hotel: Astoria, Lucerne

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

the landscape. Call in at a local farm where a wonderful spread of homemade drinks and snacks is served.

Adult: 77.00 CHF

* Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Day 12 | Leave Lucerne for Zürich

Your Alpine adventures end this morning with a transfer to Zurich

Airport.

Meals: Breakfast

Handpicked 4 & 5 star hotels in great locations

Superior dining in top rated restaurants

Daily breakfasts & many relaxed morning starts after 9am

24/7 personal service – knowledgeable Travel Director & expert Driver

‘Business Class’ style coaches with extended legroom*

Insider Access, Insightful Encounters and Insight Choice experiences

Local discovery led by Local Experts

All porterage, gratuities and tips

Booking and Payments

• Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of 30% of the total tour cost is required to confirm your booking.

• Final Payment: The balance must be paid in full 90 days before the departure date. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of your booking.

Cancellations and Refunds

• Cancellation by Client:

• More than 90 days before departure: Loss of deposit.

• 30-90 days before departure: 65% of the total tour cost.

• Less than 30 days before departure: 100% of the total tour cost.

• Cancellation by Company: We reserve the right to cancel the tour due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, a full refund will be provided.

• Changes to Itinerary

• Flexibility Required: Weather and road conditions may necessitate changes to the planned route and itinerary. Flexibility is essential.

• Substitutions: We reserve the right to substitute accommodations and services of similar standard when necessary.

Travel Insurance

• Mandatory: Comprehensive travel insurance covering medical expenses, personal injury, and emergency evacuation is mandatory for all participants.

• Proof Required: Proof of insurance must be provided before the tour begins.

Health and Safety

• Fitness Level: A reasonable level of fitness is required for participation in the activities outlined in the tour itinerary.

• Medical Conditions: Participants must disclose any pre-existing medical conditions at the time of booking.

Liability

• Responsibility: The company will not be held liable for any injury, loss, or damage to personal property that occurs during the tour.

• Third-Party Services: The company is not responsible for the actions or omissions of third-party providers, such as airlines or accommodation services.

Visas and Documentation

• Passport Validity: Passports must be valid for at least six months beyond the return date.

• Visas: Obtaining necessary visas and travel documents is the responsibility of the participant.

Conduct

• Respect for Culture: Participants are expected to respect local customs and cultures.

• Behavior: Disruptive or harmful behavior may result in the participant being asked to leave the tour, with no refund provided.

Complaints

• Immediate Reporting: Any complaints should be reported immediately to the tour leader to allow for a timely resolution.

• Post-Tour Complaints: Complaints must be submitted in writing within 30 days of the tour's conclusion.

By booking this tour, you agree to adhere to these terms and conditions.