2010: ALPINE ADVENTURE & GLACIER EXPRESS (6060)
12 days incl. travel, or 11 days from Munich to Munich
The breathtaking Alps span the borders of several European countries-and this vacation gives you the opportunity to see the best of the alpine region as well as fabulous Venice. Begin in Bavaria's capital, Munich, and see how the landscape changes from flatland to gentle hills to magnificent mountains. Visit King Ludwig's rococo Linderhof Castle and cross the border into Austria to overnight in Innsbruck. From Tyrol, travel via Vorarlberg to Vaduz, Liechtenstein's capital, and continue to Lake Lucerne in Switzerland. Visit medieval Lucerne, Stans, and Bern, capital of Switzerland, then Geneva and a visit to its famous Chillon Castle on the lake. Spend two nights in the crisp mountain air of Tasch near Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn. Next up: superb panoramic views on the Glacier Express train ride to Andermatt. Descend St. Gotthard Pass to Lake Lugano and drive through the splendid Po Valley to arrive in exquisite Venice. Enjoy a boat ride to St. Mark's Square and free time to marvel at this unique floating city. From the breathtaking peaks of the Dolomites, journey to Mozart's Salzburg, then return to Munich.
HOTELS
Munich Area Tryp (F), Innsbruck Dollinger (ST) or Rumerhof (ST) at Rum, Lake Lucerne Hirschen (ST) at Fluelen, Lausanne Area Novotel Bussigny (F), Zermatt Area Walliserhof (ST) at Tasch, Lugano Acquarello (ST), Venice Area Albatros (F) at Mestre, Salzburg Ramada (F), Munich Rivoli (ST)
HOTELS
Munich Area Tryp (F), Innsbruck Dollinger (ST) or Rumerhof (ST) at Rum, Lake Lucerne Hirschen (ST) at Fluelen, Lausanne Area Novotel Bussigny (F), Zermatt Area Walliserhof (ST) at Tasch, Lugano Acquarello (ST), Venice Area Albatros (F) at Mestre, Salzburg Ramada (F), Munich Rivoli (ST)
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- Tour Operator
- Cosmos
- Offer
- Offer valid through 12/31/2009
- Duration
- 12 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Board your overnight transatlantic flight | BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT |
| Day 2 | Munich | Check into your hotel. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers. |
| Day 3 | Innsbruck | Quite a fascinating itinerary today. Drive south for a stop to visit Linderhof Castle, set deep in a valley in the forest of the Ammergau Alps. A unique setting of a rococo palace surrounded by gardens and terraces in Italian Renaissance style and located in a park landscaped in the English fashion! Journey into Austria and, by way of the scenic Inn Valley, reach Innsbruck to admire its fascinating town centre and famous Golden Roof. (B,D) |
| Day 4 | Lake Lucerne | More glorious Alpine scenery as you motor westwards through the Tyrol to the Arlberg Tunnel and down into the Vorarlberg to reach Vaduz, the capital of the tiny but wealthy Principality of Liechtenstein. Now into Switzerland to the shores of lovely Lake Lucerne, one of Switzerland's finest cities, nestled amid its snowcapped Alps, surrounded by its lake, and embellished by the clear mountain waters of the River Reuss. Your visit takes in the impressive city walls, a covered wooden bridge, ornate patrician houses lining cobblestone streets, and the Lion Monument-a masterful stone sculpture in honor of the heroic Swiss Guard of Louis XVI. Overnight in the Lucerne area. (B) |
| Day 5 | Lausanne | A day packed with a variety of scenery and places to visit. First to Stans. Take advantage of the optional excursion by funicular and cable car to the 6,227-foot summit of Mount Stanserhorn. Later, motor along the shores of Lake Thun, then on to Switzerland's beautiful capital, Berne, a charming town with arcaded shops, carved fountains, and towers. The visit features the Bear Pit and the monumental Federal Palace. On to the Lausanne area for an overnight. (B) |
| Day 6 | Zermatt | Visit Chillon Castle of Byron fame, located on a rocky islet within sight of Montreux and the Dents du Midi. More Alpine scenery on the way to the typical Swiss village of Tasch for the train ride to Zermatt. (B,D) |
| Day 7 | Zermatt | A whole day to enjoy one of Switzerland's best-known winter and summer resorts. There's a variety of shops, cafes, and bars, and the narrow streets are traffic-free. Later, enjoy the optional ride on Europe's highest rack railway to 10,272-foot Gornergrat for breathtaking views of the Alps. (B) |
| Day 8 | Lugano | Today you'll experience the highlight of this tour, the Glacier Express. This is Switzerland's most famous mountain railway, which journeys over hundreds of bridges and through dozens of tunnels to give unique panoramic views of the Swiss Alps and surrounding valleys, mountain forests, Alpine meadows, rushing streams, and picture-postcard villages. Board the Glacier Express in Zermatt and leave it in Andermatt in the St. Gotthard massif, 4,711 feet above sea level. Rejoin your coach for the descent of the St. Gotthard into the quite different landscape of the Canton Ticino for an afternoon arrival in Lugano. (B) |
| Day 9 | Venice | Through the flat farmlands of the Po Valley for an afternoon arrival in Venice. It's really more like a marvelous film set than a real live city, with its criss-crossing canals, gondolas and water buses, arched bridges, palaces, and quiet little piazzas. Reach St. Mark's Square by boat along one of the main canals. Time at leisure and a chance to watch Venetian glassblowers fashion their delicate objects as they did centuries ago. Don't miss the optional gondola trip, gliding along the picturesque canals with a local troubadour to serenade you. (B,D) |
| Day 10 | Salzburg | Today, leave the flat and fertile plains of Venetia and journey into the splendid scenery of the Dolomites, making a stop in the famous winter resort of Cortina. In the afternoon, cross into Austria and ascend the road over the Grossglockner; a stop to admire the surrounding Alpine scenery will be made during this part of the journey. Next, to Salzburg for an overnight. (B) |
| Day 11 | Munich | Don't miss out on the included city sightseeing excursion with a Local Guide. You'll be taken through the historic center of Mozart's hometown to see its many highlights including the Domplatz, the Horse Trough, Festival Hall, and, of course, the charming Getreidegasse where Mozart was born. This afternoon, motor directly to Munich. This evening, join the optional Bavarian evening. (B) |
| Day 12 | Your homebound flight arrives the same day | Return Home |
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Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature.
