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The Best of Austria & Switzerland 2027
11 days from Vienna to Zürich
Tour Description:
The hills are alive with the sound of music, the aroma of strudel, and the taste of schnitzel. In addition to the fables, falsettos, and tastes of two of Europe’s most scenic countries, a symphony of sights awaits your arrival on this scenic tour of Austria and Switzerland. Palaces and castles, peaks and glaciers, moving scenery, and famous movie scenes are all on the itinerary. As you make the stunning journey from melodious Vienna to metropolitan Zurich, you’ll experience the breathtaking scenery in a variety of ways. Board the Glacier Express train for the car-free mountain resort of Zermatt, and frolic in the same Austrian locations as Julie Andrews did in the hit movie The Sound of Music. At the end of your eye-opening and ear-pleasing vacation, “So long, farewell” will be the hardest words to utter.PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Vienna so you can plan your day your way.
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Tuesday 27 Apr 27 — Saturday 08 May 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $6,069 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 04 May 27 — Saturday 15 May 27 | Starting at $5,389 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 11 May 27 — Saturday 22 May 27 | Starting at $5,389 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 18 May 27 — Saturday 29 May 27 | Starting at $5,599 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 25 May 27 — Saturday 05 Jun 27 | Starting at $5,389 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 01 Jun 27 — Saturday 12 Jun 27 | Starting at $5,599 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 08 Jun 27 — Saturday 19 Jun 27 | Starting at $5,499 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 15 Jun 27 — Saturday 26 Jun 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $6,129 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 22 Jun 27 — Saturday 03 Jul 27 | Starting at $5,389 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 29 Jun 27 — Saturday 10 Jul 27 | Starting at $5,389 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 06 Jul 27 — Saturday 17 Jul 27 | Starting at $5,389 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 13 Jul 27 — Saturday 24 Jul 27 | Starting at $5,499 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 20 Jul 27 — Saturday 31 Jul 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $6,229 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 27 Jul 27 — Saturday 07 Aug 27 | Starting at $5,719 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 03 Aug 27 — Saturday 14 Aug 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $6,229 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 10 Aug 27 — Saturday 21 Aug 27 | Starting at $5,499 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 17 Aug 27 — Saturday 28 Aug 27 | Starting at $5,499 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 24 Aug 27 — Saturday 04 Sep 27 | Starting at $5,499 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 31 Aug 27 — Saturday 11 Sep 27 | Starting at $5,389 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 07 Sep 27 — Saturday 18 Sep 27 | Starting at $5,389 | Get a Quote | |
| Tuesday 14 Sep 27 — Saturday 25 Sep 27 | Starting at $5,389 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingSpecial Features Included in this Tour: • Guided sightseeing in Vienna includes Heldenplatz• Globus Choice excursions in Vienna − included in your tour with your choice of a Explore more of Vienna with your choice of included excursions. Experience the elegance of imperial Vienna with a guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace or a visit to the Johann Strauss Museum • Guided walking tour in Salzburg includes Mirabell Gardens, the Great Festival Hall, and Residenz. • Visit Innsbruck, Interlaken, and Mondsee• [LF] Glacier Express train ride from Chur to Zermatt with dinner served on board.• Mountain train ride to Zermatt• [LF] Guided visit of Chillon Castle with wine tasting.• Guided walking tour in Bern’s Old Town features a stop at Bear Park and the Rose Garden • Walking tour in Lucerne includes the Lion Monument, the Old Town, and the Chapel Bridge• [LF] Private evening boat cruise from Lucerne on the stunning Vierwaldstättersee
Notes:
High altitudes may be challenging for some guests. St. Moritz elevation is 5,978 ft (1,822 m).
High altitudes may be challenging for some guests. St. Moritz elevation is 5,978 ft (1,822 m).
MEALS
MEALS ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 ARRIVE IN VIENNA, AUSTRIA
Welcome to Vienna! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (D)
Dinner
DinnerDay 2 VIENNA
Spend your day your way in Vienna Follow your Local Guide for a sightseeing tour featuring some of Vienna’s celebrated landmarks. Explore more of Vienna with your choice of included Globus choice excursions.
Spectacular Schönbrunn
Take a guided walking tour and experience the elegance of imperial Vienna at Schönbrunn Palace, one of the most important cultural, historic, and architectural monuments in Austria. Marvel at richly decorated Baroque rooms, stroll through beautifully landscaped gardens, and uncover centuries of Habsburg history in Vienna¿s breathtaking imperial jewel.
Waltzing Through History
Step into the world of "The Waltz King" at the Johann Strauss Museum in Vienna! Discover the life, music, and legacy of the composer behind "The Blue Danube" and "Die Fledermaus." Explore rare exhibits, personal artifacts, and immerse yourself in the elegance of 19th-century Vienna.
Free time this evening. (B)
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 3 VIENNA–MONDSEE–SALZBURG
The Sound of Music Leave Vienna and drive to the pretty town of Mondsee. Take a stroll in the center and visit the baroque Basilika of St. Michael, location of the wedding scene in the film “The Sound of Music.” Continue to Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart, and follow your Local Guide on a walking tour which includes Mirabell Gardens, the Great Festival Hall, and Residenz Square (B)
186 mi / 300 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
PICTURE PERFECT Mondsee is a delightful town situated on Lake Mondsee, a privately owned lake, and is one of the 76 lakes found in the Salzkammergut region. In 1872 prehistoric pile dwellings were discovered there, but the rising lake water has since hidden them from view. Despite them being UNESCO listed, their fame in Mondsee is probably overshadowed by the medieval abbey used as a Sound of Music film location
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 4 SALZBURG
The Birthplace of Mozart Enjoy a free day in Salzburg, absorb more art and culture in one of the museums, browse the stores, or try local specialties, like the delicious Salzburger Nockerl. Alternatively, join an optional excursion. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURAL GEMS The birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Salzburg, will put a song in your heart as you explore its charmingly splendid gardens, and medieval and Baroque architecture along the pedestrian Altstadt (Old Town). Salzburg’s scenic Alpine landscape and architectural treasures has earned this Austrian jewel the reputation as one of the most beautiful cities in the world
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 5 SALZBURG–INNSBRUCK–ST. MORITZ, SWITZERLAND
Heavenly Hills of Switzerland This morning reach Innsbruck for an orientation walk through the Old Town to see the Golden Roof, built over 500 years ago and designed to be a royal box from where the emperor could watch local events. Later, cross the border into Switzerland for a scenic drive through the Swiss Engadine en-route to St. Moritz. (B,D)
236 mi / 380 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS Pass through the spectacular beauty of Swiss Engadine on your way to St. Moritz. Take in the alpine vistas surrounding this paradise of deep blue lakes and rolling green meadows, forests, snow-capped summits, and endless sky in one of Switzerland’s most stunning valleys
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 6 ST. MORITZ–CHUR–TÄSCH–ZERMATT
All Aboard in the Alps A leisurely morning before boarding [LF] the world-famous Glacier Express train for an iconic train ride to Zermatt. Enjoy dinner with a view, as it is served on board while you admire the stunning scenery. (B,D)
174 mi / 280 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
EPIC RIDE Don’t let the name fool you. While its speed won’t take your breath away, the Glacier Express train from St. Moritz to Zermatt delivers a slow, breathtaking ride through some of Switzerland’s most stunning scenery. Traveling the rails over 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels, you’ll take in each passing postcard scene while reaching an altitude of 6,670 feet above sea level
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Breakfast DinnerDay 7 ZERMATT
Peak Perfection Oozing tradition, natural beauty, and warm hospitality, Zermatt offers an unforgettable experience. Marvel at the stunning mountainscapes and discover the picturesque village during a full free day at leisure. (B,D)
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE Spend the day leisurely strolling around car-free Zermatt or join an excursion to the Matterhorn Glacier, an Alpine paradise of sky slopes, panoramic vistas, ice carvings and unique views. An amazing experience you do not want to miss
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 8 ZERMATT–BERN
Poetry in Motion Take the local mountain train to Tasch before driving to Chillon. Enjoy a guided visit of the castle, built on a rock island on the shores of Lake Geneva, followed by a wine tasting experience. Continue to beautiful Bern, capital city of Switzerland. (B)
1543 mi / 230 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURAL GEMS Poised on a diminutive island on Lake Geneva and protected by a natural moat is the striking site of Chillon Castle. Discover the Castle’s secrets as you stroll through it on your guided tour. What better way to complete your visit than with a wine tasting for good measure!
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 9 BERN–INTERLAKEN–LUCERNE
Coming up Roses in Berne This morning, join your Local Guide for a walking tour. Stop at the Rose Garden for a panoramic view of the city. Stroll through the UNESCO-listed Old Town with its ornate fountains and entertaining Zytglogge (clock tower) and stop at the Bear Park to see some of Bern’s most famous inhabitants. En-route to Lucerne enjoy some free time in Interlaken, one of Switzerland’s oldest resorts. (B)
78 mi / 125 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CITY SIGHTS Explore the “City of Fountains” Bern - the capital city of Switzerland, dating back to the 12th century. Take in the medieval architecture in the Altstadt (Old Town) with its 6 kilometres of arcades and animated clock tower, and panoramic views of the city from the Rose Garden and Bear Park
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BreakfastDay 10 LUCERNE
Lion Hearts in Lucerne This morning, join a walking tour to see the highlights of Lucerne. Stop to admire the Lion Monument, a moving rock relief that Mark Twain called the “saddest sculpture in the world,” and the 14th century Chapel Bridge that crosses the River Reuss from the Altstadt (old town). Enjoy free time this afternoon to get better acquainted with this alpine gem. This evening, end your tour in style with [LF] a private boat cruise followed by a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
LOCAL FAVORITE
EPIC RIDE Lucerne looks on top of the stunning lake Vierwaldstättersee, the “lake of the four forested Cantons.” This evening a private panoramic cruise on the lake will highlight the sheer beauty of Lucerne and its surroundings. To top off the evening and the tour, enjoy a farewell dinner with your travel companions
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 11 LUCERNE–ZÜRICH AIRPORT
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
A morning complimentary transfer to Zurich Airport in time for homebound flights leaving no earlier than 10 am. Extra nights are available in Zurich. (B)
43 mi/ 70km
Accommodations
Accommodations| Vienna | Salzburg | St. Moritz | St. Moritz | Zermatt | Bern | Bern | Lucerne | Lucerne | Zurich |
NH Belvedere
First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
Rennweg 12 A Vienna Austria
NH Belvedere hotel in Vienna embodies the combined historical and modern character of the city, offering guests quality service and a convenient location within easy walking distance of the old city.
First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
Rennweg 12 A Vienna Austria
NH Belvedere hotel in Vienna embodies the combined historical and modern character of the city, offering guests quality service and a convenient location within easy walking distance of the old city.
