Tauck World Discovery
The Alps of Austria, Italy and Switzerland
The
Alps of Switzerland, Italy and Austria
Journey among the mighty peaks of
Switzerland, Germany, Austria, and Italy during this comprehensive alpine Europe
tour. Drink in the spectacular scenic beauty of the Alps as you travel through
Europe’s most renowned and majestic landscapes, and visit charming villages
surrounded by mountains and meadows. Immerse yourself in Mozart’s musical legacy
at a classical concert in Salzburg and indulge yourself in the famous Sacher-Torte
in Innsbruck. The memories of your adventures in the Alps will be ones to last a
lifetime.
Day-by-Day
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive Zurich /
Interlaken
Tour departs: Zurich Airport one hour after the
arrival of our selected flight(s). See Berne’s famous clock tower before
continuing on to Interlaken for a two-night stay. Meet new friends who will
share this alpine adventure with you at a welcome reception and dinner tonight.
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Lodging: Victoria- Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa,
Interlaken, Switzerland
Day 2 – Take a Cogwheel
Train to the Jungfraujoch
From Interlaken, travel to Grindelwald to begin your alpine adventure. Climb to
Klein Scheidegg aboard a cogwheel train, enjoying views of the Eiger, Monch, and
Jungfrau along the way. Ascend to the Jungfraujoch, one of the highest
accessible peaks in Europe, and savor the extraordinary vistas that surround
you.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa,
Interlaken, Switzerland
Day 3 – From Tiny
Liechtenstein to an Austrian Resort
Journey through the heart of Switzerland to Liechtenstein, the world’s smallest
sovereign state. Continue on into Austria to enjoy a one-night stay at a leading
resort hotel near Lake Haldensee.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: …liebes Rot-Flüh, Tannheimertal, Austria
Day 4 – Fairy-tale Castles
and the Home of the Passion Play
A visit to Neuschwanstein, King Ludwig’s fabled fairy-tale castle, is a
highlight of any Europe tour. After a private tour of the castle, continue on to
Oberammergau en route to Innsbruck for a two-night stay in this delightful
Tyrolean city.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Hotel Europa Tyrol, Innsbruck, Austria
Day 5 – Explore Tyrolean
Pleasures in Innsbruck
A morning sightseeing tour is followed by lunch at the Café Sacher. It was here
that Franz Sacher created the famous Sacher-Torte for the dinner guests of
Prince Metternich in 1832. Explore the sights of Innsbruck further at your
leisure this afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Lodging: Hotel Europa Tyrol, Innsbruck, Austria
Day 6 – Two Countries, Two
Cuisines, One Mountain Range
Straddling Austria and Italy, the Dolomites are thought to be the most
impressive mountain range in the Alps by many. Immerse yourself in the majestic
beauty that will surround you. Today, you’ll have lunch in Italy and dinner in
Austria.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Hotel Traub, Lienz, Austria
Day 7 – Mountain Heights
to Salzburg
The Grossglockner is considered the highest mountain in Austria. The drive along
the Grossglockner-Hochalpenstrasse, one of the most famous and scenic roads in
Europe, is a special treat during any Europe tour. Stunning alpine views are
everywhere as you make your way to charming Salzburg.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Hotel Goldener Hirsch, Salzburg, Austria
Day 8 – Salzburg Delights
with the Sound of Music
Walk through Salzburg with a local guide and visit the birthplace of beloved
composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. His musical genius is celebrated at a
classical music concert this evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Hotel Goldener Hirsch, Salzburg, Austria
Day 9 – Train to Vienna
After arriving in Vienna, a sightseeing tour will include the Ringstrasse, the
Four Danubes, and the Hundertwasser Haus. See the Imperial Vienna of old
reflected in Art Nouveau and baroque treasures. The afternoon is at leisure to
explore Vienna further as you please.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Hotel Imperial, Vienna, Austria
Day 10 – See the sights of
Vienna
Discover the lovely grounds and gardens of the Hofburg, once the Imperial
Residence of the Hapsburgs. Visit Kunsthistorisches (Museum of Fine Art) and its
intriguing art collection, which is without peer on any Europe tour. Please join
us for a farewell dinner tonight.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Hotel Imperial, Vienna, Austria
Day 11 – Journey Home
Tour ends: Vienna International Airport 2 1/2
hours before the departure of our selected flight(s).
Prices
11 Days from $4,140 plus
airfare
|
Double |
Single |
Triple |
| $4140 | $4960 | $3990 |
20 meals included.
International Airfare is additional.
Tauck can book your international air, for travel originating in the United
States, subject to availability. Inquire upon booking for special airfares that
may be available.
Please ask at time of booking about
additional hotel nights before your tour begins and about our comprehensive
Guest Protection Plan.
Need to Know
Tour prices are per person in U.S. dollars.
All accommodations, entertainment, special dinners, motor coach, rail
transportation, luggage handling, admissions, services of Tauck Directors, train
crew and drivers are included.
Hotel Accommodations – Tauck’s price
includes all hotel accommodations with private baths. The Tauck standard is to
provide the best available hotels without sacrificing value. Although the
quality of accommodations may differ from place to place, this standard remains
uncompromised. Two-bedded rooms are reserved in most hotels. Triples are
two-bedded rooms plus a rollaway cot and are not recommended for comfort.
Single Hotel Accommodations – Since hotel
rates are per room, the tour price for rooms occupied by one person is higher
than those where two or more persons share the cost of a room. In Europe, most
single rooms are smaller than double rooms and have only one bed.
Meals – Meals are included as specified
in the itinerary. Meal codes are: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner.
Tauck Director – Each tour is conducted
by a Tauck Director who remains with the group throughout the duration. Your
Tauck Director is a professional, fully trained employee of Tauck.
Gratuities for luggage handling, bellmen, doormen, dining room servers,
housekeepers, local guides, ship and train crew are included.
No Options Sold – Tauck’s price includes
special dinners, entertainment, sightseeing and most activities. Tauck Directors
sometimes assist with information on free-time activities, based on honest
opinion and guidance, but will not sell you anything. This means better value
and a more relaxed, pleasant experience for you.
Airfare to the tour departure point and from the
tour ending point is not included.
Airfare may be purchased from Tauck for travel originating in the United States.
Hotel Rooms Before & After Tours – Due to
time schedules and the possibility of flight delays, many guests prefer to make
hotel arrangements for the night preceding their tour. As a service, Tauck will
make reservations before or after your tour. Rooms are reserved on a
space-available basis and must be booked through Tauck to qualify for Tauck’s
special rates. Hotel room charges will be added to the tour cost. Note: In most
cases, airport transfers are not included for these bookings. Being well rested
when a journey begins adds immeasurably to the enjoyment of the trip. We
recommend that you arrive in Zurich a day before your tour starts; we will be
happy to make hotel reservations for you. At booking, ask about extending your
vacation with a longer stay in Vienna.
Tauck Director and Driver Gratuities –
The customary gratuity to the Tauck Director and driver is not included. Such
gratuities should be extended on a voluntary, individual basis and not as a
group.
Personal Expenses such as phone calls,
room service, alcoholic and bar beverages, laundry, airline excess luggage
charges, visa fees and other optional incidental extras are not included and may
be significant.
Luggage Responsibility – Although every
effort is made to handle guests’ luggage carefully, we cannot be responsible,
assume liability or accept claims for loss or damage to luggage and personal
effects due to breakage, theft, or fair wear and tear through hotel, airline and
group carrier handling. It is important that you have adequate insurance. Refer
to Tauck’s “Guest Protection.”
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