Beautiful, green, valley bordered by steep Alps. "My favorite WOW moments were The Schilthorn (even though it was our second time), Burg Eltz, an authentic crazy patchwork of rooms (I can understand why it's Ricks favorite) and Trmmelbach Falls. "Going to Hallstatt, Austria was my favorite part of our trip. As always, a wonderful trip! ", It was a good combination of culture, local lore, history, and fun, "Hiking the Swiss Alps was the most fun ever!!!!". The best surprise was Murren. Notes: A: 2 days if you plan to hike Schynige Platte First, 1 day if you plan to visit Grindelwald-First and Bachalpsee only. This morning we'll drive through farming country, then take an uphill hike to tour the fairy-tale fantasy of "Mad" King Ludwig: Neuschwanstein Castle (when available). This has to be the most beautiful place on earth! The group became like a "family". Lake Halstatt in Austria was beautiful! Bus: 6 hours. Bravo Iris and Francis! The tour may not return until after midnight. "Murren, and the Schilthorn visit was breathtaking. In Bavaria two to five people can travel on a "Bayern Ticket" daypass all day for 28 Euros total. The tour was well organized and planned and the guide was excellent. we had a great group of tour members too. WebDiscover Trafalgar Tours's "Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany and Switzerland" - A(n) 8-Day River Cruise Tours Experience Starting From $2,525.00 Skip to content Mon-Fri 9.00A - 6.00P EST • Saturday 10:00A - 2:00P EST • Closed Sun ", Great hotels; great bus driver; amazing locations. It is such a unique and wonderful area. Like all tours, there was at least one town we visited that we loved and never even through about visiting. Please provide feedback at the number of places we are visiting and the number of days spent at each location. The overall itinerary was diverse and well planned, would eliminate Baden Baden.if possible would add another day in Salzburg. Every stop was a highlight and we left with that "Rick Steve's Feeling" of knowing that if we go back, we could do it ourselves. There's no way I could have arranged all these different activities on my own. Sleep in Salzburg. The 9 Best Castle Tours to Take in GermanyNeuschwanstein Castle. Always at the top of every list of castles to see in Germany, Neuschwanstein is packed full of tourists nearly all the time.Hohenzollern Castle. The House of Hohenzollern was the last royal house in power before the monarchy was abolished completely after the First Wold War.Hohenschwangau. Schloss Augustusburg Brhl. We had an amazing tour guide, Iris. I enjoyed everywhere we went". interesting and exciting without being exhausting. Everyone there clapped. Bus: 5 hours. The group all got along very well and we all enjoyed ourselves. The tour is well organized. See our Tour Conditions for important details regarding everything listed above. Our primary guide Matty had to leave our tour and take over another tour, the apprentice guide Thomas took over and was fantastic. were just so vibrant. Nothing is firm at this point and we are open to any suggestions. I would love to revisit Schilthorn and be able to hike the Swiss Alps on a not so soggy and rainy time of year. Our tour guide, Iris, was fantastic. ", Hans our guide did an excellent job despite a diverse group and the added stress of Covid requirements. There were many unique stops, historically educational & fun things to do: churches, hikes, luge etc. this is my 9th rs tour. We had a great first time tour group experience. "Salzburg was a delightful city and Murren Switzerland and Lake Hallstatt, Austria were unbelievably beautiful. "Switzerland was probably the biggest 'wow' for me. Since we all wore our masks religiously on the bus and around any gatherings one has to guess where the Covid infection started. "Overall speaking for my husband and me Switzerland. The hotels were very good especially in Murren and Vienna. Amazingly, beautiful! The beer gardens in Munich looked like fun even if I don't like beer. I loved our GAS tour. Bryan was an excellent guide, hotels were very nice, Frank was an excellent bus driver! WebDiscover Trafalgar Tours's "Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany and Switzerland" - A(n) 8-Day River Cruise Tours Experience Starting From $2,525.00 Skip to content Mon-Fri 9.00A - 6.00P EST • Saturday 10:00A - 2:00P EST • Closed Sun RS Tours take you to your hotel in the Swiss Alps that takes 2 gondolas to arrive, you know you're in a special place.". Everywhere we looked was a picture postcard view. "The days we spent in the Swiss Alps in Murren were amazing. Such a cool and unexpected surprise! Sleep in Cologne. She had, at least me, back in the groove of traveling with an empty tank and on-time! The pass is also good to Salzburg Austria and through Tyrolean Our balcony view of the Swiss Alps and the cows with their bells in Murren. Sleep in Mrren. Moderate walking: 26 miles throughout the day with some hills and stairs. She would give us a map of the city we were traveling to with things to do highlighted on it. The experiences were wonderful, the surprises from our guide were so special, like the private music concerts in Mrren, the boat all to ourselves in Hallstatt, and the city Heuringer in Vienna. Auf Wiedersehen! We visited small cities, medium cities, large cities, and small villages in the Alps. Long-term Visa: Visa for more than 90 days Visit. Also, good food, good beer, and good company! Hallstatt was amazing-wish the boat tour had been longer as it was so peaceful on the lake.". Staying in Murren was even more amazing. We had lovely, heavenly views from our hotel, and took some hikes in the breathtaking nature that surrounds the area. "Each new venue was a "wow" because I thought hotels, natural beauty, information presented couldn't get any better than the venue we were at - - but they did, every one!". "Waking in Mrren that 1st morning, opening my curtains and seeing all the snow! Sleep in Mrren. A quarter of a century after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Berlin is a vibrant mix of glitz and grit, brimming with world-class art Duration: 8 Days; Then, spend the rest of your day savouring the sights, sounds and smells of Munichs Christmas market a dazzling display of twinkling lights, carols and a magnificent Christmas tree. Breathtaking scenery and perfect weather.". "When I opened the drapes in Murren and it was snowing!". The second was our boat ride on Lake Hallstatt, again with sunny weather and gorgeous views.". Dont leave this attraction out of your Switzerland in five days itinerary. He made sure everyone was satisfied with everything. "Murren and the Alps. Web14 days in Germany, Austria & Switzerland Itinerary. Salzburg is a perfect town for a walking tour, and that's how we'll spend our morning: strolling under the wrought-iron signs of the Getreidegasse, going Baroque at the Salzburg Cathedral, and exploring the Mirabell Gardens. Experience the splendour of Europe in a 13 days, 10 nights in Italy, Switzerland, and France with EU Holidays that does more than bring you to iconic, must-see places of Walter, our bus driver was terrific, and was missed when he was finished with driving in Vienna. Use AAA on your smartphone to find cheap gas nearby and get travel information, AAA Diamond rated hotels, restaurants, attractions, events, and more. Gerhard Strassgschwandtner and his museum are amazing and profound. "Riding into the Lauterbrunnen Valley. 3. The sweetest thing was seeing how happy all the vendors and other RS tour guides were to see us since we were the first GAS tour since COVID. Any time between May and October is a good time to take a Best of Germany, Austria & Switzerland tour. Swimming for free at the local sports center after our hike was perfect, and listening to a late evening rainstorm from our bedroom window lulled me to sleep.". Moderate walking: 26 miles throughout the day with some hills and stairs. I will not do another summer tour with Rick Steves unless that is addressed. highly educational and enjoyable. The scenery was breathtaking. Getting to Trier was not a good experience, as plane delayed coming out of Toronto, making catching train to Koblenz a challenge, as had to catch slow train. It was wonderful! Our tour guide, Thomas, was wonderful. Johnny, our bus driver, got us safely where we needed to go. When I kept thinking it couldn't get any better it did. Going to Oktoberfest in Munich was a blast, too. Strenuous walking: 28 miles throughout the day with lots of hills, stairs, and uneven terrain. Our 2020 tour finally happened this year and it was worth the wait. All of the stops were great places. Great itinerary, wonderful guide (Andrea Wolf), great local guides, brilliant side trip choices, top notch accommodations, comfortable bus with a personable driver (Eric). Business Visa: Professionals traveling for work purposes. Iris was the best guide you can have. Web14 Days 3 Country 8 Cities Troms (2N) Alta (1N) Honningsvg (1N) Quick Quote Lowest Price 17 Jun, 2023 SUPER DEAL PRICE 4,25,000 per person on twin sharing GROUP TOUR EUMS Family Scandinavia Midnight Sun 16 Days 4 Country 15 Cities Helsinki (1N) Kuopio (1N) Rovaniemi (2N) Quick Quote Lowest Price 18 Jun, 2023 SUPER DEAL Fantastic sights and stops. "Mrren was my favorite stop. However, everything in Europe holds so much history and culture. Excellent trip: tour guide, city guides, variety of locations and experiences, co-travelers. The rainy days put a drain on a lot of the adventures that I was looking forward to and did not occur. Absolutely beautiful.". Our guide, Hans, mixed things up a bit, with different sights/experiences than on my previous tour. Our tours don't include airfare, so your flight arrangements are completely up to you. We have already started talking about which places we want to go back and visit again. The Egyptian museum in Munich was amazing and something we added at the last minute on our free time. Also, would like any suggestion on where I can add 3-4 days to the end of the trip. Pictures dont do the scenic sights justice! the rocks & its beauty were outstanding. Stay in Zurich for 3-4 days Day 6: Zurich to Bern day trip Day 7: Zurich to Lucerne day trip Austria Itinerary 5 days But most unusual experience would have been up in the Swiss Alps.". Vienna showed me it's nice to be "King".". Click here to post a comment. Had it not been for COVID, this would have been an outstanding tour. Take in the alpine scenery of Chamonix in the French, Italian and Swiss Alpsowned by both France and Italy, then take a trip to Mont Blanc to stand atop the highest peak in the Alps and European Union! Hey, it's just hard to distill the trip into a single WOW.". But my favorite one was when the gondola cracked through the clouds on what was a very rainy portion of the trip, and we had a 360 Degree view of the top of the Alps at the top of the Schilthorn! Andrea was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and attentive to the groups needs. This was our first Rick Steves tour and it was nothing short of magical. The hikes were a lot of fun and we had a wonderful hotel.". Our two guides made a point to make sure the kids were engaged and interested and the rest of the group was wonderful as well. The tour of Mauthausen concentration camp was so important, you see things like this in the movies but it's so much more being there. Need recommendations for two adults to plan an itinerary to include Then we'll follow the Danube Valley to the grand finale of our tour Vienna, once the capital of Europe's wealthiest empire. "Both Murren and Hallstatt were unbelievable, Salzburg was really interesting too. In case you wish to book pre- or post-tour hotel accommodations, the contact information for the tour's first and last hotels is included in your tour confirmation email, as well as in the Itinerary section of your tour account. My daughter said, "Alaska is Washington (state) on steroids, Switzerland is Alaska on steroids!"". Dont leave this attraction out of your Switzerland It was our first Rick Steves trip, and it lived up to everything we had hear about them.A wonderful itinerary, lovely people, small group, lots of free time, which I especially appreciated. Both Iris' and Francis' knowledge of European history was such an added bonus and made every day enjoyable! Mostly, she was an excellent teacher! Our final destination is the old resort town of Baden-Baden, famous for its mineral baths and games of chance. Wonderful tour with great balance of historical lessons and outdoor beauty. "Definitely when the Swiss Alps came into full view for the first time. Good mixture of big cities and small beautiful town and our fellow travelers were both fun and interesting. Some history and art, paintings at all the museums. For the German visa application process, there is a mandatory interview step for every applicant. Perfect amount of group vs. on your own time. We suggest arriving a day or two before your tour begins to allow ample time to get over jet lag and be well-rested for the first few days of your tour. And a special shout-out to Iris, our tour guide, who was so generous in what and how she shared her vast experience (and her patience) with us. The local guides were also good. Sleep on Lake Hallstatt. We rode a train up from the Lauterbrunnen valley to Wengen. Sleep in Munich. We fell in love with Switzerland (I was skeptical before the trip). Murren was stunning, & I truly loved the surprise Alp horn & music before dinner. We enjoyed learning so much about the countries and their history and their way of life now. Murren was delightful!". She has such a fun personality and sense of humor. "Each destination was very different and special. I loved that we had to take a gondola to get there, and the views were amazing. Handle steep walks and long castle stair climbs at Burg Eltz, Neuschwanstein, and Trmmelbach Falls. Really enjoyed the whole trip.Too bad about the Covid infections ramped in our trip. This was our 5th Rick Steves Tour and as with the others it was well run. I could have listened to him all day!". Today we'll drive toward Vienna, stopping en route to visit the thought-provoking Mauthausen concentration camp memorial, where we'll learn about the Holocaust and lessons of 19331945. A direct train from the Frankfurt airport to Cologne's central train station is about an hour. I researched all the things to do ( I had a long time to do it!) Strenuous walking: 28 miles throughout the day with lots of hills, stairs, and uneven terrain. I felt that there was a good balance of group activities and personal time to explore. "Standing on top of the world in Switzerland. We got lucky with perfect weather. I described the Lauterbrunnen Valley as Yosemite on steroids during our 2019 trip. Take train to Jungfrau Region, Switzerland (Overnights in Wengen) Visit Lauterbrunnen, Murren, Grindelwald, First, Eiger, Schilthorn, Lake Cruise to Thun, Easy Germany Austria Switzerland France are all located in central Europe and are all quite close so they make a tidy little driving route. The hotels were all well situated, and the locations and stops in-between were all fun and interesting. ", "Riding up the gondola to Murren and viewing the Alps all around me. After orientation and transportation lessons, be able to navigate towns and cities on your own. Being able to hike into the Alps from the hotel was worth the price of the whole trip. I didn't care for Munich.". Once you go on one of these tours it will be hard to go back to your old way of traveling.". The views were spectacular (it was impossible to take a bad picture) and hearing the cow bells (more cowbell) as we hiked with mountains in the backdrop was majestic. With the amount of rain that we were having, the waterfall were fast and powerful. Bus: 2 hours. "The hike in Swiss Alps near Mrren was a highlight. "The three days spent in Murren, Switzerland were jaw-dropping gorgeous! "Hiking the North Face in Murren! Had to ride the Ferris wheel during our free time". Also enjoyed the Third Man Museum.". The "Buddy Check" system was a great way to make sure nobody got lost ir left behind between stops. The trip opened my eyes and ears and mind once again to exploring, as well as to just being still, being alive in the here and now. The tour may not return until after midnight. WebSurrounded by mountain ranges and boasting a well-preserved city center, Salzburg melds culture and history. Although only for a few minutes it was stunning! Got to sample some great wine and beer. Loved the Switzerland portion enough that I think well return for that tour. Our tour guide, Iris, was outstanding. The beautiful mountains and wildflowers and of course the cows! tara & ruby were fantastic directors, but i have never had a bad director on a rs tour. I think you should add that to the information you send tour groups. Bus: 4 hours. We waited 3 years for this trip!!! "That's hard to pin point, but, I guess it was our stay in Murren, Switzerland. I had heard Switzerland was gorgeous, and it lived up to expectations. This tour was a wonderful taste of GAS. Wow! We enjoyed him as well. Everyone was happy crying from that.". All our stops were equally well worth it, with a nice mix of fun, beautiful scenery, fascinating history, and great food and friends. Web10-Days: A Journey to Germany & Austria Our classic Munich (Bavaria), Salzburg and Vienna tour - a definite favorite! "Our stay in Switzerland was superb! FABULOUS! The local tour guides are great, the love for their countries shone through. Tara took us to a grand beer hall for a schnitzel dinner. WOW! Explore two of the most popular mountain resorts in the country, Grindelwald and Interlaken! Excellent tour guide, traveled with a relatively small group that made me feel comfortable traveling solo, and enjoyed seeing sites without being pressured to buy stuff. Accessibility Information Skip Navigation. The rest of the day is yours to stroll around Germany's most livable city, soak up some culture at its world-class museums, or rent a bike to pedal the car-free paths of the English Garden and Isar River. We had a private tour of the lake. Time for a few pictures before the clouds closed in again. Alternatively, you can fly into Frankfurt am Main (FRA) as this airport will have the most direct flights. We'll begin our day in sophisticated Vienna with a trip to the Third Man Museum for a fascinating look at the city's post-WWII history. It's so beautiful it doesn't seem real.". Overall it was very good, our tour guide could not have been better. Use it every day to get discounts and deals at places to shop around town from restaurant deals, hotel deals, movie tickets, and more. and it made the trip more enjoyable, interesting and fulfilling!! Meals: In Flight Day 2: Arrive in Frankfurt / Night Watchmans Tour Upon arrival in Frankfurt, Germany our deluxe motorcoach awaits us. 3. This is our 3rd tour and as always, our guide and bus driver were professional, organized, and fun. I was pleasantly surprised that finding vegetarian food was not a problem. We had a great fun group, lots of laughs, and only one really rainy day in Munich. Tour Grindelwald and Interlaken from Lucerne. If you're looking to see a lot and have it organized for you, this is the way to go! It was a great time from day one to day 14. Light to strenuous walking (your choice). Tour was enjoyable as always. It was not what I expected. "The luge .. just kidding coin toss - either Murren or Hallstatt". What kept me from giving tour an outstanding rating had to do with short time in Baden Baden, arrived early evening, would have liked an afternoon and evening there. Fly into Munich and out of Berlin. The tour was wonderful! This was my son's first trip to Europe and he had a wonderful time. We had so much fun!. Bryan, our tour guide, was unbelievably great - intelligent, informative and often funny. The scenery was spectacular. It was mostly flat, not mountains. The tour was very well organized, and our tour guide, Iris, was a true professional. The Third Man museum in Vienna was a must see!! I found all the information regarding transportation in Murren confusing but he helped tremendously in that regard. Upon arrival, we'll take an orientation stroll through town. The pace of the tour with planned activities and free time was outstanding! My main regret was that we didnt have more time in Vienna,I felt that we really didnt do it justicepartly due to time constraints but also because as our last stop, I think the whole group was kind of exhausted! This was an amazing tour. "Lauterbrunnen Valley and our ascent to our hotel in Murren! "The Swiss Alps! Not sure travel to Europe will ever be the same after this experience. We loved the variety of experiences of the tour. Biggest need would be to have WIFi on the traveling bus. There was a few things I didn't care for but it was all part of the experience. Opportunity to enjoy Oktoberfest in Munich! Enjoy in-flight meals and entertainment while anticipating the trip of a lifetime! Day 14 Thu, 28 May 2020 Vienna. It goes by fast, then you look back and wonder how did we do all those things! I really enjoyed traveling with this group of people and especially our guide, Hans. We found people in all of the countries we visited to be very friendly and welcoming. WebMembership. Iris is the most phenomenal tour guide and we had the luxury of also having Francis as Iris' assistant and he could not have been the more perfect addition to our experience. There was so much variety. We are a newly retired couple traveling to Germany, Austria and Switzerland for the first time. (That's an inside joke our tour and Hans will laugh at). WebMembership. This was an awesome tour, and Marijan, our guide, did a wonderful job of showing us a great time. We thought the tour was perfect in every way! We enjoyed the mix of free time and scheduled activities. I never knew how beautiful Germany was. Our room balcony overlooking the alps had a magnificent view. We enjoyed bonding with our fellow tour members, who all had the same positive, curious outlook. This one seemed particularly well done, and we had a fantastic tour group. Also all the Roman history of Trier: the museum and the baths. We were excited about this itinerary. Knowing my kids were having fun made it easier for me to have fun and it was really great to experience this trip with my family. Just wow". The total driving distance from Austria to Switzerland is 372 miles or 599 kilometers. The total straight line flight distance from Austria to Switzerland is 252 miles. This is equivalent to 406 kilometers or 219 nautical miles. Your trip begins in Austria. It ends in Switzerland. The market in Munich. Facinating history. "My favorite "wow" moment was in Baden Baden when my husband and I decided at the last minute to go to the Friedrichsbad Spa. The rest of the day is all yours to loiter in the thin air, find your way back down to Mrren, explore more of the magnificent mountains on your own, or ride a narrow-gauge railway up the other side of the valley to Kleine Scheidegg near the majestic Eiger and Jungfrau peaks. Another great tour! We loved the itinerary of this trip. Gtes htels chambres d'htes et campings de Vende au bord de la mer, dans le Marais Poitevin ou autour du Puy du Fou. This was our third Rick Steves tour! Our guide, Hans was great, the fellow tourists were great. ", Loved the food, scenery, group and guide, she was excellent, "Looking out of our hotel room in Murren Switzerland at the Alps. "Tour with Gerhard including the tour of the Opera House when we were the only persons in there. We stayed 3 extra nights and there is still more I want to do in Vienna. "Driving into Hallstatt & seeing the view of a hidden village. "The two castles, Burg Eltz and Neuschwanstein.". Exchange a day in Berlin or Munich for an additional day trip or two so you can see both the city highlights and more of the region. Our guide, Tara, was outstanding in every way and made sure that we had the best experience possible. Switzerland Austria itinerary 7 days Day 1: Arrive in Vienna. All of the guides are well experienced and helpful. "The location of the hotel in Switzerland was amazing. "When we were in Hallstatt, Austria waiting for the boat to pick us up. Neuschwanstein castle with the fall colors shrouded in fog. The lake views & proximity to hotel room was so great. We had a wonderful tour. This was our 4th Rick Steves trip and our fellow travelers rivaled the ones we had on our Village Italy in 14 Days tour. We had 14 days for our trip to Germany and did well with Munich, Nuremberg (with side trips), and Fuessen (alps, near the Ludwig castles). So beautiful. An RS moent!". On a Rick Steves' tour, there is something for everybody. The visibility at Schilthorn was zero. Starting in Cologne, along Germany's mighty Rhine River, your Rick Steves guide will make this region's history and culture come alive in royal Munich, fairy-tale Neuschwanstein, Baroque Salzburg, stately Vienna, relaxing Baden-Baden, the cut-glass Alps of the Swiss Berner Oberland, and beautiful Lake Hallstatt with plenty of breathtaking scenery along the way. This was my first trip to Europe. We found some wonderful friends on the tour, tooand we fell in love again with Germany, Austria, and Switzerland! I faced each day looking for new scenes and new adventures, and knew I'd be supported by the tour guides and fellow travelers. "The Lauterbrunnen Valley is more beautiful than I imagined and impossible to appreciate without being there. The sites selected, the time allotments, the travel experience all very well done. I come from German immigrant farmers and there were so many similarities to my family farm. Web14 days in Germany, Austria & Switzerland Itinerary Created using Klarna Trips Europe trip planner Route Day by day Where to stay Checklist + Add Make it your trip Start: Michael in Munich was incredible! I was glad that The concentration camp was included. "Murren, Switzerland: the picture postcard valley, mountain views of Eiger and Jungfrau, going up to the Schilthorn, the gondola rides, the town of Murren itself; all "wow"!". Click here to see offer Terms & Conditions. WebTo receive the Good Buy Plan savings, you must pay in full by check or electronic funds transfer within 14 days of reserving your adventure. Meals: In Flight. The concentration camp visit at the Mauthausen Memorial was beyond sobering.". The Northern Lights tour departs at approximately 9 PM from Oct 1 - Mar 14, and 10 PM from Sep 1 - Sep 30 & Mar 15 - Apr 15. We enjoyed the variety of this trip, visiting both larger cities as well as smaller countryside towns. Our guide sent the tape to Edmonds and the next day Rick sent a video response that was played at breakfast. Very organized, exceeded my expectations. Our private outdoor accordion, yodeling and Alp horn concert (complete with us all joining in a polka train at the end), was also very memorable.". Our tour was AWESOME. My dream came true! Duration: 8 Days; Then, spend the rest of your day savouring the sights, sounds and smells of Munichs Christmas market a dazzling display of twinkling lights, carols and a magnificent Christmas tree. Going up to the Schilthorn on a clear morning, and seeing all around us the beautiful peaks, and walking on the Thrill Walk.". Fastastic guide Eris and wonderful visits to Germany, Austria dn Switzerland. The spectacular views, wandering cows, pubs with the trail passing through the patios. Great for History lovers Classical music fans Hikers & walkers Itinerary Focus Active Group Size: Small Group - 24 max Traveler's Age 65+, 50 - 64, 36 - 49 Flights & Transport Ground transport included Start City Trier End City Vienna The most amazing thing I recall is the vibrancy of the colors. This is a very active tour! Later this afternoon we'll arrive in Salzburg and settle into our quaint hotel. Use AAA on your smartphone to find cheap gas nearby and get travel information, AAA Diamond rated hotels, restaurants, attractions, events, and more. And the alphorn and accordion player concert with a view of the alps was just perfect! 14-Days: A Grand Journey to Germany & Austria Just as it says, a Grand Tour of all the 'must see' sites - Munich, Salzburg & Vienna, plus loads of great little gem-like villages and towns along the way. "Hiking in the Alps with musical cow bells all around us the hills were truly alive with music!". 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