Country Roads of Bavaria, Switzerland & Austria
From the famed beer taverns of Munich to the Disney-inspiring turrets of Neuschwanstein Castle among the Alps, this 12-day tour will delight and awe. In Switzerland, a funicular transports you from the scenic shores of Lake Lucerne to a mountaintop Stanserhorn Dinner, at the roof of Europe. Enjoy a delicious meal at 6,000 feet, with stunning views from the Drehrestaurant Rondorama, which slowly rotates to ensure you don’t miss a thing. A journey aboard the Glacier Express offers vistas of ice capped mountains, dramatic valleys and frozen waterfalls.
- 29 May 2026 – 09 Jun 2026
from $9,595 pp twin share * - 12 Jun 2026 – 23 Jun 2026
from $8,455.50 pp twin share * - 19 Jun 2026 – 30 Jun 2026
from $9,395 pp twin share * - 26 Jun 2026 – 07 Jul 2026
from $9,395 pp twin share * - 17 Jul 2026 – 28 Jul 2026
from $7,735.50 pp twin share * - 31 Jul 2026 – 11 Aug 2026
from $7,425 pp twin share * - 14 Aug 2026 – 25 Aug 2026
from $9,395 pp twin share * - 21 Aug 2026 – 01 Sep 2026
from $9,495 pp twin share * - 28 Aug 2026 – 08 Sep 2026
from $9,895 pp twin share * - 04 Sep 2026 – 15 Sep 2026
from $10,050 pp twin share * - 11 Sep 2026 – 22 Sep 2026
from $9,895 pp twin share * - 18 Sep 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
from $10,050 pp twin share * - 25 Sep 2026 – 06 Oct 2026
from $9,895 pp twin share * - 02 Oct 2026 – 13 Oct 2026
from $7,762.50 pp twin share * - 09 Oct 2026 – 20 Oct 2026
from $9,395 pp twin share * - 09 Apr 2027 – 20 Apr 2027
from $8,550 pp twin share * - 23 Apr 2027 – 04 May 2027
from $7,695 pp twin share * - 07 May 2027 – 18 May 2027
from $8,365.50 pp twin share * - 14 May 2027 – 25 May 2027
from $9,650 pp twin share * - 21 May 2027 – 01 Jun 2027
from $8,392.50 pp twin share * - 28 May 2027 – 08 Jun 2027
from $8,235 pp twin share * - 04 Jun 2027 – 15 Jun 2027
from $8,495 pp twin share * - 11 Jun 2027 – 22 Jun 2027
from $7,645.50 pp twin share * - 18 Jun 2027 – 29 Jun 2027
from $8,495 pp twin share * - 25 Jun 2027 – 06 Jul 2027
from $8,495 pp twin share * - 02 Jul 2027 – 13 Jul 2027
from $7,645.50 pp twin share * - 16 Jul 2027 – 27 Jul 2027
from $7,785 pp twin share * - 23 Jul 2027 – 03 Aug 2027
from $8,650 pp twin share * - 30 Jul 2027 – 10 Aug 2027
from $8,650 pp twin share * - 13 Aug 2027 – 24 Aug 2027
from $8,650 pp twin share *
* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.
Itinerary
- Day 1 – Welcome to Vienna:
Welcome to Vienna! Enjoy your afternoon before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers to enjoy dinner served with wine at a local restaurant. - Day 2 – Vienna and the Habsburgs:
Join your Local Expert on a private tour of Maria Theresa’s magnificent Schönbrunn Palace and its formal gardens. Be transported to a time of opulence and extravagance, as you marvel at the intricacies of gilded rococo frames, frescoed ceilings and crystal chandeliers. See the city’s many highlights, including St. Charles’ Church, the Hofburg Palace, Parliament and State Opera House. - Day 3 – On to Salzburg:
A short drive through wonderful Austrian countryside leads us to Salzburg. En route, visit Melk Abbey and Mondsee’s Basilica St. Michael, easily recognizable due to its appearance in The ‘Sound of Music’. - Day 4 – The City of Mozart:
Join your Local Expert, who will show you the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace, Residenzplatz, the city’s imposing fortress, and the immense cathedral in the Old Town. Visit Mozart’s birthplace where you will enjoy a pianoforte demonstration and examine letters, memorabilia and musical instruments of the great composer. In the evening, relish the authentic experience of Farm-to-Table dining. - Day 5 – Salzburg to Munich:
This morning, board a boat across Lake Chiemsee to explore the island sites of picturesque Herrenchiemsee. Visit King Ludwig II’s grandest palace, inspired by Versailles and set amid Alpine lake scenery. Stop at the nearby Fraueninsel, home to a Benedictine convent dating back to the 8th century. Enjoy time at leisure in the manicured palace gardens before continuing by boat to Gstadt. From here, journey by coach to Munich, capital of Bavaria and home of the world-famous Oktoberfest. This evening, enjoy a traditional Bavarian experience with your Travel Director and fellow travellers at a lively local beer hall. - Day 6 – Explore Munich and Dachau:
Enjoy an orientation of Munich’s sites including the university, Victory Arch and the Marienplatz, where crowds gather at the Town Hall to watch the antics of the Glockenspiel. Afterwards, explore with Insight Choice. Choose to join a Local Expert for a culinary walking tour in the city centre. Alternatively, visit the Munich Residenz, Germany’s largest inner-city palace and former seat of Bavarian royalty. Travel to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site for a moment of commemoration and remembrance. Reflect on the weighty history that marks the site and observe the importance of its preservation. - Day 7 – On to Innsbruck:
Embark on an exciting visit to Neuschwanstein Castle (subject to availability), bristling with turrets and pinnacles, built as a retreat for the wildly eccentric King Ludwig II. See the extravagantly decorated apartments, including the Throne Room and Lohengrin courtyard. Continue to Oberammergau, home of the Passion Play since 1634. See the immense theatre and admire the colourful painted chalets before driving on to the Tyrolean capital of Innsbruck, set in a valley of snow-capped mountain peaks. This evening, for your Dine-Around experience, choose from a fantastic selection of restaurants. - Day 8 – Beautiful Innsbruck:
Awake to the beautiful Alpine city of Innsbruck. A Local Expert will guide you through the city to see the 14th-century houses of the Old Town, the impressive Imperial Palace and the delightful Golden Roof. Visit a nearby ski jump, set against staggering mountain vistas. Meet one of the ski jumpers and observe a demonstration jump. - Day 9 – The Engadine Valley and Chic St. Moritz:
Take in the stunning views of the beautiful Engadine Valley, as you enter Switzerland headed for the chic Alpine resort of St. Moritz. Enjoy the town’s marvellous scenery, fresh air and maybe visit its many museums or shop for souvenirs. Perhaps experience one of Europe’s outstanding train journeys over the Bernina Pass. - Day 10 – All aboard the Glacier Express and on to Lucerne:
Embark on an iconic train journey onboard the Glacier Express, taking in vistas of ice-capped mountains, stone-built villages and lush meadows. Ascend through the spiral tunnels of the Albula Pass and cross the Landwasser Viaduct before heading down through the Oberalp Valley to rejoin the coach at Andermatt. Continue north, following the staggering Schöllenen Gorge through William Tell country. In Lucerne, join your Travel Director to see the sorrowful sculpture of the dying lion, cut out of a limestone cliff to commemorate the Swiss Guards who died at the Battle of the Tuileries. - Day 11 – Dinner at the ‘Roof of Europe’ in Stanserhorn:
Enjoy the morning at your leisure, exploring the city’s 14th-century covered wooden bridge, painted gables, old walls and watchtower of the medieval fortifications. Stroll across the Chapel Bridge to the Jesuit Church, or use your free time to shop. Later, head to the town of Stans, where you’ll join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with a seasonal juice tasting at a former Capuchin monastery. Embark on a scenic journey by funicular railway and cable car to the summit of the stunning Stanserhorn. On a clear day, enjoy views stretching as far as Alsace in France and the Black Forest in Germany. Here, amid true Alpine majesty, your journey literally peaks with an unforgettable dinner, hosted in Drehrestaurant Rondorama, located atop the mountain. Savour a glass of sparkling wine and admire the stunning panoramic views as the restaurant slowly rotates throughout the evening — ensuring you don’t miss a thing. - Day 12 – Leave Lucerne for Zürich:
Your Alpine adventures end this morning with a transfer to Zürich airport.
Highlights
- Marvel at the Disney-inspired turrets of Neuschwanstein Castle.
- Journey aboard the iconic Glacier Express through dramatic valleys and frozen waterfalls.
- Enjoy a mountaintop dinner with stunning views from the Stanserhorn Drehrestaurant Rondorama.
From the famed beer taverns of Munich to the Disney-inspiring turrets of Neuschwanstein Castle among the Alps, this 12-day tour will delight and awe. In Switzerland, a funicular transports you from the scenic shores of Lake Lucerne to a mountaintop Stanserhorn Dinner, at the roof of Europe. Enjoy a delicious meal at 6,000 feet, with stunning views from the Drehrestaurant Rondorama, which slowly rotates to ensure you don’t miss a thing. A journey aboard the Glacier Express offers vistas of ice capped mountains, dramatic valleys and frozen waterfalls.
Inclusions
- Enjoy the comfort of Insight’s luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom.
- Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards.
- Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
- Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
- Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert’s fascinating commentary.
- Hotel and restaurant tips are included – you’ll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency.
FAQs
- ARCOTEL Castellani Salzburg
- Astoria Lucerne
- Crystal, St. Moritz
- Innsbruck
- InterContinental Vienna
- Munich Marriott
How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 12 days and 11 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 29 May 2026 and 12 Oct 2027, subject to live availability.
Are there different departure options?
Yes, multiple departures may be available depending on your preferred travel period.
Are discounts available?
Seasonal or loyalty discounts may be available on selected departures at the time of enquiry.
What is generally included?
Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.
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