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Exploring the Alpine Countries Austria - Germany - Switzerland
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Length
12 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Vienna (Austria)
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Ends in
Lucerne (Switzerland)
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Available Tour Start Dates
APR 23, 2026 to JUN 24, 2027
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Style
Fully-Guided
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Language
English
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$4,599.00
Overview
Discover storybook castles and opulent palaces amidst stunning Alpine vistas as you explore Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. Visit Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna. Take a cruise along the legendary Danube. Stroll the quaint streets of Salzburg, the "City of Music." Spend two nights in the heart of the Black Forest. Visit Oberammergau, renowned for its 380-year tradition of producing a Passion Play every decade. Witness the beauty of Linderhof Palace and its perfect decorated gardens. From Vienna and the Black Forest to the Swiss Alps and Lucerne, explore the heart of Europe.
Visited During Tour
Black Forest (Germany) | Lucerne (Switzerland) | Oberammergau (Germany) | Salzburg (Austria) | Vienna (Austria)
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Tour Itinerary
Collette Tour Code 56-1
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1Overnight Flight
From regal Austrian palaces to handcrafted German clocks and snowcapped Swiss Alps, set out to experience three Alpine cultures set amid postcard-worthy landscapes.
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Day
2Vienna, Austria
Welcome to Vienna, Austria’s stately capital city. Built by the Habsburg Empire and amplified by classical composers, Vienna exudes an old-world charm that can be found in its cobblestone streets and elegant architecture. This evening, meet your fellow travelers at a welcome dinner in the city.
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- Dinner
Accommodations: Intercontinental Hotel Wien -
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3Vienna
Come to know Vienna this morning during a locally guided tour that showcases its architectural marvels. Visit the 17th-century Schönbrunn Palace, containing more than 1,440 rooms, and see the impressive St. Stephen's Cathedral. The afternoon is yours. Enjoy free time to explore the avenues of Vienna or perhaps visit one of its many museums. In the evening, enjoy a performance by opera singers and ballet dancers set to the music of Strauss, Mozart, and more.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Intercontinental Hotel Wien -
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4Vienna - Salzburg
Journey through the countryside before taking a cruise along the Danube,* one of Europe’s most renowned waterways. Continue to Salzburg, the “City of Music,” and find lush gardens and old-world charm. Dine on Austrian cuisine at a local restaurant.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: NH Collection Salzburg City Hotel -
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5Salzburg
Choose how you spend your morning because it’s your choice! Discover Salzburg on a leisurely paced walking tour of the Old Town -OR- feel like you’ve joined the Von Trapp family on a city tour featuring iconic film locations from The Sound of Music. No matter how you choose to spend the morning, enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore the beloved town on your own.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: NH Collection Salzburg City Hotel -
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6Salzburg - Munich - Oberammergau, Germany
Look out upon the Bavarian Alps en route to the most popular Bavarian city, Munich. Upon arrival, it’s your choice! Take a panoramic tour of Munich, highlighting the National Theater of Bavaria and much more -OR- visit the lavish Treasury of the Munich Residence. Both choices end with a viewing of the Rathaus – Glockenspiel chiming at Marienplatz. Continue on to Oberammergau, renowned for its 380-year tradition of producing a Passion Play every 10 years, and your home for the next two nights.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel Alte Post -
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7Oberammergau - Ettal - Oberammergau
Tour Linderhof Palace, the only palace - out of three - that King Ludwig II lived to see completed. Walk the extraordinary halls that were modeled after Versailles with an expert guide and bask in the luxury of past royals. Later, fairytales become reality during a picture stop of Bavaria’s most famous castle, King Ludwig’s third palace, Neuschwanstein. Regarded as the most photographed castle in Germany it was the inspiration for the castle in Sleeping Beauty.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Hotel Alte Post -
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8Oberammergau - Black Forest
You’re off to the heart of the Black Forest, a region famous for artisans who create authentic cuckoo clocks and Hummels. End your day trying the region’s famous black forest cake with the tree-studded mountains as your backdrop.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Hofgut Sternen -
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9Black Forest - Freiburg - Black Forest
This morning, hop on the train and journey to Freiburg, a vibrant city in southwest Germany’s Black Forest region. With a local guide by your side, explore Freiburg, a city with a rich medieval flair including its Gothic cathedral at the center of town and Bächle -- narrow channels with flowing water alongside the roads that once acted as a water supply for the town. Before returning to your hotel, stop at Lake Titisee and enjoy a short boat ride to take in the Black Forest scenery from a different perspective.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Hofgut Sternen -
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10Black Forest - Zurich, Switzerland - Lucerne
Enjoy a scenic drive through the Black Forest region before arriving to Zurich, Switzerland’s luxurious cultural hotspot, also known as a global leader in banking and finance. Join a local guide for a tour of the city on foot, and then enjoy some free time to have lunch on your own in Zurich. After, head to Lucerne, the “Swiss Paradise on the Lake.” Upon arrival, set out on a scenic walking tour of the city, including a stroll through its romantic Old Town.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Radisson Blu Hotel -
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11Lucerne
The day is yours to relax or independently explore the best of Lucerne. Perhaps you will embark on an optional excursion to Mount Pilatus, ascending the world’s steepest railway on a panoramic gondola to the summit. Tonight, come together with your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner featuring local specialties and toast the end of a wonderful trip.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Radisson Blu Hotel -
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12Lucerne - Tour Ends
Wish the Alps goodbye as your tour comes to a close today.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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Mount Pilatus
Location: Lucerne
Price: $95.00 per person
Enjoy the splendor of pure nature while gliding over a clear landscape in panoramic gondolas and spectacular cable cars. Ascend Pilatus via a unique excursion on the steepest railway of the world with a gradient of 48%. Upon arrival at the top, soak in the magnificent Alpine view from 7000 feet above sea level. During leisure time at the summit, stroll the walkway for views from a different vantage point, or enjoy Swiss culinary delights on your own in one of the various restaurants (lunch is not included). Return back down the mountain by panoramic gondola for yet another bird’s eye view. Duration approximately 3 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 15 passenger(s) is required to operate this option. In the off-season (November to mid-May), the cogwheel train is unavailable, and both the ascent and descent will be by panoramic gondolas and aerial cableway. The option may be cancelled due to maintenance work or inclement weather. Highest elevation: 7000 feet. -
Eagle's Nest
Location: Salzburg
Price: $85.00 per person
A captivating place in history awaits you today as you travel to the Eagle's Nest - Hitler's former private refuge, built as a teahouse for his 50th birthday. Upon reaching the town of Obersalzberg, you will board specially designed coaches for the adventurous and breathtaking ride along the steep rock walls and gorges which lead to the base of the Kehlstein. A large brass elevator will carry you up the final 365 feet into the Eagle's Nest. From here, you are sure to enjoy the spectacular views in every direction. Duration approximately 4 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 15 passenger(s) is required to operate this option. This option is available during the months of May - October only. -
Intercontinental Hotel Wien
Price: $140.00 per person -
Hotel Astoria Lucerne
Price: $325.00 per person -
Radisson Blu Hotel, Lucerne
Price: $265.00 per person
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Accommodations
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Intercontinental Hotel Wien
Intercontinental Hotel Wien
Day 2 to 3
Location: Johannesgasse 28, Vienna, A-1037, Austria
NH Collection Salzburg City Hotel
NH Collection Salzburg City Hotel
Day 4 to 5
Location: Franz-Josef-Str 26, Salzburg, 5020, Austria
Hotel Alte Post
Hotel Alte Post
Day 6 to 7
Location: Dorfstr. 19, Oberammergau, Germany
Hofgut Sternen
Hofgut Sternen
Day 8 to 9
Location: 76 Hollsteig , Titisee, 79874, Germany
Radisson Blu Hotel
Radisson Blu Hotel
Day 10 to 11
Location: 00 Lakefront Center, Inseliquai 12, Lucerne, CH-6005, Switzerland
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Collette is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Exploring the Alpine Countries Austria - Germany - Switzerland tour:
Some details of this tour vary by departure date. Please select a departure date below to view the applicable details:Highlights
- Vienna
- Schönbrunn Palace
- Classical Concert
- Danube Cruise
- Salzburg
- Salzburg City Tour or Sound of Music City Tour
- Munich
- Treasures of Munich Residence or Panoramic Munich City Tour
- Oberammergau
- Linderhof Palace
- Black Forest
- Freiburg
- Lucerne
Highlights
Must Sees
- Cruise along the legendary Danube River.
- Discover the capital of the Bavaria region, Munich.
- Spend two nights in the beautiful city of Salzburg.
Cultural Experiences
- Explore incredible Schönbrunn Palace.
- Enjoy a performance by opera singers and ballet dancers set to the music of Strauss, Mozart, and more, in Vienna.
Culinary Experiences
- Savor a dinner of local Swiss specialties in Lucerne.
- Dine on Black Forest Cake in the region it originated from.
Must Sees
Cultural Experiences
Culinary Experiences
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