Germany, Austria & Switzerland Tour

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Travel to the land of fairy tale villages, medieval castles, pristine lakes and stunning alpine vistas. Multiple-night stays in six endearing towns allow for in-depth local experiences including SOUND OF MUSIC sights in and around Salzburg.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Visit the Documentation Centre at the sight of the Nazi Party Rally Grounds
    • Visit Mondsee to see the church where they filmed the wedding of Maria and Captain Von Trapp
    • Explore the Salzburg High Fortress or visiting Mozart’s Birthplace
    • Explore the old city center with the Maria Theresien Boulevard, Triumphal Arch and the exquisite Imperial Church

What's this trip about?

    Travel to the land of fairy tale villages, medieval castles, pristine lakes and stunning alpine vistas. Multiple-night stays in six endearing towns allow for in-depth local experiences including SOUND OF MUSIC sights in and around Salzburg.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityEurope
End CityGermany

Travel Themes

  • Hiking & Walking
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Relaxing Retreats

Destinations

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nature
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • River Cruise
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • Accommodation: Superior Tourist Class (3-star) and First Class (4-star) hotels
    • Meals: The included dinners follow a fixed menu;
    • Breakfast Daily: Breakfasts are commonly served buffet style at your hotel
    • Tips for all aspects of the tour that are pre-arranged by Image Tours, such as hotels, restaurants and other services.
    • Sound of Music sights in Salzburg

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Overnight Flight to Europe.

Refer to “Preparing for your Departure” in your Trip Documents for easy check-in procedures. Take time to relax on your transatlantic flight with the assurance that Image Tours has taken care of all the details.

Day 2: Germany . . Arrival At Frankfurt Airport– Franconian Wine Region.

Meals: Dinner

Upon arrival at Frankfurt Airport, clear passport control and collect your luggage in baggage claim. Refer to your “Arrival Instructions” page in your Final Documents for directions on where and when to meet your tour manager. Then, settle back in...

Day 3: Germany . . Nuremberg– Rothenburg– Franconian Wine Region.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Your bus transfer into the city center introduces you to the history and charm of Nuremberg. Hitler staged his propaganda rallies here, and after his fall, Nuremberg was chosen as the site of the famous War Trials. For further inform...

Day 4: Germany . . Munich & Austria . . Filzmoos.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Travel to the Bavarian capital of Munich for a panoramic city tour, including views of the Olympic Village, the Bohemian district of Schwabing, and the Königsplatz. Enjoy free time in the pedestrian-only Old Town where modern departm...

Day 5: Austria . . Salzburg & Filzmoos.

Meals: Breakfast

The entire day focuses on the province of Salzburg with special attention to the sights made famous by the “Sound of Music.” Visit Mondsee (to see the church where they filmed the wedding of Maria and Captain Von Trapp). In the city of Salzburg...

DAY 6: AUSTRIA . . Filzmoos.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

The day is at your leisure. Choose from an abundance of mountain paths for an exhilarating hike or bike ride with awe-inspiring panoramas. Or, simply relax in your Austrian village amidst the boundless splendor of the Alps. This afte...

Day 7: Austria . . Innsbruck– Tyrolean Village.

Meals: Breakfast

Admire the glorious scenery during your drive to Innsbruck, capital of Tyrol. The Golden Roof, the symbol of Innsbruck, is decorated with 2657 copper shingles. Completed in 1500, Maximillian l had this covered balcony built to celebrate his wed...

Day 8: Austria . . Tyrolean Village Near Innsbruck.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

The peaceful villages, tucked in the valleys around Innsbruck are the perfect location for a relaxing day. Frescoed and flower-adorned chalets create an idyllic atmosphere as you walk through town. Viewed from an outdoor café or alon...

Day 9: Liechtenstein . . Vaduz & Switzerland . . Swiss Alps.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Depending on the weather, depart Austria by way of the Arlberg Pass or through the engineering masterpiece of the Arlberg Tunnel. Your destination is Vaduz, in the tiny principality of Liechtenstein. Following a leisurely visit, cros...

Day 10: Switzerland . . Stans– Lucerne– Swiss Alps.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Begin the day with a stop in the old village of Stans, located at the foot of the mountains. Bring your camera if you decide to take the optional Swiss Mountain excursion, during which you will enjoy some of the most incredible alpin...

Day 11: Switzerland . . Zurich- Schaffhausen Rhine Falls & Germany . . Black Forest.

Meals: Breakfast

After your Swiss breakfast, travel north to the vibrant and culturally rich city of Zurich, known as one of the world's financial centers. Your next stop is the impressive and powerful Rhine River Falls, near the town of Schaffhausen. Here, an ...

Day 12: Germany . . Black Forest.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Escape modern life and behold the natural beauty in the rustic villages nestled between the thickly wooded mountains. The landscape and history of the Black Forest comes to life while visiting some of the region’s treasured highlight...

Day 13: Germany. . Heidelberg– Rüdesheim.

Meals: Breakfast

Winding past peaceful villages and farm houses you depart the Black Forest on the way to historic Heidelberg, situated in the Neckar Valley. This famous university town is immortalized in the operetta “The Student Prince.” Walk through the Old ...

Day 14: Germany . . Rüdesheim.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

A full day in Rüdesheim provides the opportunity to walk along the picturesque Rhine River promenade and the enchanting Drosselgasse, the main shopping street. You may also wish to join the optional Rhine Cruise & Cable Car excur...

Day 15: Daytime Flight Back To U.S.A.

Meals: Breakfast

Transfer to the Frankfurt Airport for the return flight home.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,990
Price per day$199
Last Updated: 5/16/2019

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Image Tours.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Kathy

Jan 2017

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Our Tour Guide was Ron Lazet and he was wonderful and very knowledgeable

In May of 2016 we did the Heart of Europe Grand Tour which started in Amsterdam and ended in London. Both my husband and i had a wonderful time and saw sites we may ...

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Lorraine

Sep 2016

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2 wonderful weeks touring Germany, Austria and Switzerland with Image Tours

Just got back from 2 wonderful weeks touring Germany, Austria and Switzerland with Image Tours. I researched European tours for months and am so happy I chose Image....

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Tips for the tour manager and motor coach driver are not included.

Accommodation

Transportation & flights

Flair Hotel Weinstube Lochner, Markelsheim, Germany Alpenhotel Wurzer, Filzmoos, Austria Hotel Purner, Thaur, Austria Hotel Eierhals Royal, Oberägeri, Switzerland Schwarzwald Parkhotel Königsfeld, Königsfeld im Schwarzwald, Germany Parkhotel Rüdesheim, Rüdesheim, Germany Hotel Felsenkeller, Rüdesheim, Germany
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Meals Included

13 Breakfasts and 9 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Optional Activities
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