Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria featuring Oktoberfest

Journey through spectacular mountain scenery and picturesque cities as you experience three Alpine countries and Munich’s legendary Oktoberfest. Spend four nights in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bern and three nights in the charming Alpine city of Innsbruck. Spend your last night in the vibrant city of Munich. Get a taste of Switzerland when you meet a local alphorn maker and yodelers and enjoy a fondue lunch. Explore Lucerne, the "Swiss Paradise on the Lake.” Visit Mozart's birthplace and the Mirabell Gardens, featured in The Sound of Music, during your time in Salzburg. Sample traditional regional cuisine at some of the oldest and most famous restaurants in Europe. Toast to tradition at Munich’s Oktoberfest, dating back to the 1800s. The hills are alive on this enchanting journey across Switzerland, Austria and Bavaria.

MUST-SEE INCLUSIONS

Discover Lucerne's medieval charm on a guided walk through historic Altstadt.
Tour Linderhof Palace and its beautiful gardens.
Explore Salzburg's historic past and heritage, including its charming Old Town.

CULINARY INCLUSIONS

Savor a memorable lunch at a 1,200-year-old St. Peter's Restaurant, Austria's oldest dining establishment.
Enjoy a traditional fondue lunch in a picturesque Alpine village.
Dine on classic Tyrolean cuisine at a local restaurant.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

Witness the artistry behind Alpine music during alphorn crafting and yodeling demonstrations.
Celebrate with locals and travelers from around the globe in your reserved tent at Munich’s Oktoberfest.
Immerse yourself in local tradition at a Tyrolean folklore show in Innsbruck.

HOTELS

Swissotel Kursaal, Bern
AC Hotel by Marriott, Innsbruck
Eurostars Grand Central Hotel, Munich

INCLUDED

Stay:

10 Days
9 Nights

Meals:

8 Breakfasts
3 Lunches
2 Dinners

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Itinerary

Overnight Flight

Discover spectacular Switzerland, Austria and Bavaria on a tour featuring Munich's legendary Oktoberfest.

Accommodation: Swissotel Kursaal
Bern, Switzerland

Arrive in Bern, Switzerland’s charming capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its cobblestone streets and medieval architecture, Bern feels beautifully preserved in time. As arrival times will vary, there is no scheduled sightseeing today. Spend the day as you wish, exploring the city independently. This evening, gather with your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner featuring local cuisine.

Meal included: Dinner
Accommodation: Swissotel Kursaal
Bern - Habkern - Bern

Travel to Habkern, a postcard-perfect mountain village near Interlaken. Visit a local workshop to learn how the alphorn is crafted and enjoy a yodeling demonstration led by a professional performer. Cap off the experience with a fondue lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Bern for a leisurely afternoon.

Meal included: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Swissotel Kursaal
Bern

Enjoy a panoramic sightseeing tour of Bern with a local guide. Highlights include the Bundeshaus (the Swiss Parliament), the famous Bear Pit, the Rose Gardens, and the soaring Gothic cathedral that crowns Old Town’s skyline. The afternoon is free to explore independently. Perhaps you’ll take a ride on the Gurtenbahn funicular, climbing Gurten Mountain to an altitude of 2,574 feet (858 meters) for sweeping views of the city and surrounding countryside.

Meal included: Breakfast
Accommodation: AC Hotel by Marriott
Bern - Lucerne - Bern

Set out for Lucerne, often called the “Swiss Paradise on the Lake.” Join a guided walking tour of Altstadt, featuring the covered Chapel Bridge, the famous Water Tower, the Renaissance-style Town Hall, and the Lion Monument, carved from natural rock to commemorate the heroic Swiss Guard. Enjoy your free time exploring this magnificent city, or perhaps join an optional tour to the legendary Mount Pilatus. Return to Bern this evening for dinner at one of the city’s renowned restaurants.

Meal included: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: AC Hotel by Marriott
Bern - Vaduz, Liechtenstein - Innsbruck, Austria

En route to Innsbruck, make your way through Liechtenstein, the world’s smallest German-speaking country and the only European country to lie entirely within the Alps. Spend some time in Vaduz, strolling through the charming old quarter and along the pedestrian-friendly Stadtle, referred to as “small town” by the locals. Upon arrival in Innsbruck, it’s your choice! Join a guided walk highlighting Innsbruck’s history and landmarks, including Maria-Theresien-Strasse, the Hofburg, and the “Golden Roof” -OR- you may embark on a tour to the Nordkette, Innsbruck’s stunning mountain range, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking alpine views and experience the dramatic scenery that rises directly from the heart of the city.

Meal included: Breakfast
Accommodation: AC Hotel by Marriott
Innsbruck - Salzburg - Innsbruck

Travel through scenic countryside to Salzburg. Discover the city on a walking tour featuring Mirabell Gardens, the quaint Getreidegasse (Mozart’s birthplace), and other highlights of this Baroque jewel. Enjoy lunch at a legendary 1,200-year-old St. Peter’s Restaurant, the oldest in Austria and still owned by the monks. Enjoy time in the afternoon at leisure before returning to Innsbruck.

Meal included: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Eurostars Grand Central Hotel
Innsbruck - Bavaria, Germany - Innsbruck

Cross into Bavaria to tour Linderhof Palace, the only palace — out of three — that King Ludwig II lived to see completed. With an expert guide, explore its lavish interiors inspired by Versailles. Continue to Ettal Abbey* — a Benedictine monastery founded in 1330, where you’ll tour the Basilica and enjoy a brewery visit with tastings. Return to Innsbruck and delight in a Tyrolean folklore show hosted by a well-known local musical family.**

Meal included: Breakfast
Innsbruck - Munich, Germany

Travel to Munich to experience Oktoberfest, the world-famous folk festival dating back to the 1800s. Today, the celebration draws visitors from around the globe and features lively music, traditional costumes, savory Bavarian cuisine, amusement rides, and millions of liters of beer. In your reserved tent, raise a toast to a fun-filled day of drinks, games, and time spent with friendly locals.

Meal included: Breakfast & Lunch
Munich - Tour Ends

Your tour comes to an end in Munich.

Meal included: Breakfast