Switzerland and Austria
From CAD $7,155
Guarantee
Group Tour
Easy
Rating
(10 reviews)
Experience Overview
One of our most popular trips going to Austria and Switzerland. The Alps take center stage on this journey.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 5 Dinner (D)
- 12 Breakfast (B)
Be My Guest
- Salzburg: The Wastlbauer farm is located amidst the beautiful district of the three lakes just outside Salzburg and has been run by the same family since 1786. It is now managed by Eva who runs the farm in line with the principles of permaculture and self-sufficiency. There is almost 2.000m2 vegetable production inside and outdoors - all tended by hand, there are 350 chickens, 5 sheep, 2 donkeys, 2 rabbits, 10 cats and a puppy dog on the farm. The farm produces certified organic eggs and vegetables and has regional cooperation with diary and meat farms. Guests will visit and have dinner with Eva and members of her family.
Iconic Experience
- Vienna: Walk through the first district, Inner Stadt, as your Local Specialist reveals the historic core of the city. Tour the Ring Road to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche.
- Innsbruck: Nestled amidst majestic mountains, Innsbruck is a beautiful city offering a unique combination of nature, history, and culture. Stroll the streets of the picturesque Old Town and learn about its history with your Travel Director.
- Innsbruck: Visit the magical Swarovski Crystal Worlds. This attraction features installations by international artists, designers and architects who have interpreted the crystals in their own ways.
- Chillon Castle: View the beautiful fortress of Chillon Castle, set on a rocky islet on Lake Geneva and widely regarded as one of the best-preserved medieval castles in Europe.
- Lucerne: During an orientation with your Travel Director, see the Lion Monument, Old Town Hall and Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Zürich: Join Diana and her team of socially engaged local guides, for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience. Uncover the old town of Zürich during a fun and educational walking tour with the wonderful organization who are raising awareness on social issues such as food insecurity and supporting local change makers and the community.This experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 10 & 12: Reduced Inequalities & Responsible Consumption and Production.
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Vienna and Salzburg
- Discover Innsbruck, Stresa, Zermatt, Lucerne and Zürich
- Visit Swarovski Crystal World
- View the Golden Roof and Hofburg Palace in Innsbruck, the Matterhorn and Jungfrau mountains (weather permitting), Chillon Castle, the Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument in Lucerne
Stays With Stories
- Zermatt: Enjoy panoramic views of the unique mountain landscape of the Alps at the Hotel Ambassador in Zermatt. The view of the majestic Matterhorn peak accompanies you into a world of comfort: luxurious beds, state-of-the-art facilities and personalized service.
Trip Details
Product Code: 34474
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 176.883B
Starts: Vienna, Austria
Finishes: Zurich, Switzerland
Duration: 13 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Whats Included
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $7,155 ($550 /day)
Itinerary
Waltz your way through Vienna, the 'City of Music' — a fitting introduction to an unforgettable journey through some of Europe's most enchanting landscapes. This evening, meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers for dinner.
Accommodation: Premier Inn Wien City Hauptbanhof
Meals: Dinner
Admire the grand boulevards and beautiful Baroque façades on a guided sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist, who will take you to see the State Opera, Hofburg, St. Stephen's Cathedral and Parliament. Immerse yourself in the centuries-old history, before spending free time soaking up the Kaffee culture of the city. This evening, you may wish to embrace the talents of Vienna and attend a Viennese concert in one of the city's magnificent performance venues.
Accommodation: Premier Inn Wien City Hauptbanhof
Meals: Breakfast
The enchanting landscapes of the Vienna Woods and Lower Austria provide a picturesque backdrop for your drive to Salzburg. See the impressive Benedictine Melk Abbey and learn about its royal connections. Arriving in Salzburg, embark on an enchanting walking tour of its Old Town with a Local Specialist. Later, travel to the Wastlbauer farm, just outside Salzburg, where you will Connect With Locals. You will be met by Eva Filmoser who are your hosts for an exclusive Be My Guest experience and family dinner.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Salzburg City
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, you'll drive into the mountains of Tyrol with a stop at the magical Swarovski Crystal World on your way to Innsbruck. Here you'll have an opportunity to admire Emperor Maximilian I's Golden Roof, St. James Cathedral and see the Olympic ski jump.
Accommodation: Grauer Bär
Meals: Breakfast
Spend your free time exploring Innsbruck's iconic sites and delving into Tyrol's complex history and culture, or simply relax and admire this dazzling city with its magnificent Alpine backdrop.
Accommodation: Grauer Bär
Meals: Breakfast
This morning, cross the Swiss border and travel through the enchanting landscapes of the Engadine Valley. Arriving in the chic winter sports resort of St. Moritz, you'll have the afternoon on our own to explore the scenic landscape or perhaps take the Bernina line train.
Accommodation: Reine Victoria
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Drive via the Maloja Pass, past Lake Como, to Lake Maggiore. Explore the lakeside town of Stresa, before perhaps joining an Optional Experience to discover the Borromean Islands? Then, head towards the Simplon Pass en-route to Zermatt, where you'll dine at your Stays with Stories hotel.
Accommodation: Ambassador
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Spend a full free day soaking up Zermatt's crisp mountain air and panoramic vistas. Relax in beautiful surroundings or consider an Optional Experience to the Klein Matterhorn for the most spectacular mountain views.
Accommodation: Ambassador
Meals: Breakfast
Continue your journey through the Rh��ne Valley, arriving on the tranquil shores of Lake Geneva with a photo stop at Chillon Castle. Then, following the lake shore, continue to Montreux, set against the pristine backdrop of snow-covered peaks and vineyards.
Accommodation: Mona Montreux
Meals: Breakfast
Travel via Bern to Interlaken, set in the heart of Switzerland in the shadow of the mighty Jungfrau. Then, cross the Brünig Pass to lakeside Lucerne, where you’ll view the ancient wooden Chapel Bridge suspended over the Reuss and visit the poignant Lion Monument to pay tribute to the brave Swiss Guards who lost their lives defending Louis XVI during the French Revolution.
Accommodation: Grand Europe
Meals: Breakfast
Snow-capped peaks surround you as you wander through the medieval streets of Lucerne, lined with colorful muralled facades. Spend a full day on your own exploring the Old Town, enjoy a leisurely Swiss lunch or consider an Optional Experience ascending a nearby mountain for panoramic views.
Accommodation: Grand Europe
Meals: Breakfast
You'll continue to Zürich to discover its historic center including the Munster Bridge, Paradeplatz, Lindenhof Square and other enchanting locations. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience for a social-impact guided walking tour of the old town Zurich. This evening, toast to your epic journey over dinner with your fellow travelers.
Accommodation: Mövenpick Airport
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Say a fond farewell to Switzerland and your newfound friends at the end of an unforgettable journey.
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
Trafalgar (CA)
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Reviews
Bruce Cowling - Traveled, October 2024
Well done *Personal information removed by Feefo*. Trafalgar's service is well structured and if managed well by the tour director runs well. Luckily on this tour we had a Tour Director who did a fantastic job. ThankyouVery comprehensive. Our tour director "*Personal information removed by Feefo*" from Brisbane Australia did an excellent job and really made the trip. *Personal information removed by Feefo*.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/26/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
It’s great:)
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/03/2025
Shen Wei - Traveled, April 2025
The travel director *Personal information removed by Feefo* and two drivers are very professional. All hotels are exceptional with snow mountain and lake views. Trafalgar should keep the original itinerary that is to start from Zurich and end in Zurich, not like now to start from Vienna.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/26/2025
Rashmi Ravi Iyer - Traveled, April 2025
Trafalgar you rock …. You are The Best - take care of all mundane stuff & allow us to just enjoy. Excellent itinerary - best experiences curated thoughtfully. Very knowledgeable Tour Director who was extremely considerate in ensuring my diet was adhered to. Hotels were v nice too overall.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/02/2025
C Steuart - Traveled, September 2024
The secret to an amazing Trafalgar tour. This trip was one of our best because of the concern, care and knowledge of our guide, *Personal information removed by Feefo*. He made our bus drive interesting by giving us the history, points of interest and explained what each town was all about. The man was a walking “google!” He was patient and concerned about everyone of us. He made us feel like we were all family. This trip was the best we have taken because of our guide *Personal information removed by Feefo*. From day one he knew how to bring us all together. He was always proactive by keeping us informed on what to expect and where to find it. The long bus rides would have been awful if it wasn't for his knowledge of the history and lay of the land. He made it a point to always show us the interesting facts of where we were. He took 39 people and brought us together as "one big happy family. would definitely take another Trafalgar tour if I knew he was our guide.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/22/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
Austria/Switzerland tour highly recommended. Everything went according to plan and was well organised. Great tour guide and drivers with fabulous local tour guides. We had a wonderful time on our Austria/Switzerland tour. *Personal information removed by Feefo* is an excellent tour guide who has an amazing amount of local knowledge and is very well organised. The excursions were well thought out and I especially loved the tour of the bell foundry. Thank you Trafalgar we would be very happy to travel with you again.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/26/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2024
Everything about this trip went beyond my expectations. The bus was amazing to ride in. Smooth, quiet, like gliding on the highway. The driver was the best! I cannot even begin to describe how beautiful the scenery was in both Switzerland and Austria. A must see. The package we purchased in itself was wonderful but we purchased some extra options for sightseeing and these put the icing on the cake. We were taken to places I know we would have never experienced if we had not gone with Trafalgar. But the main reason we had such a wonderful time was because of our tour guide *Personal information removed by Feefo*. She treated us like family. Besides doing her job, she always did lots of extras to add to the trip. Daily she kept us entertained with stories, treats, laughter, music and loads of background history and information. Thanks so much *Personal information removed by Feefo* *Personal information removed by Feefo*.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/18/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2024
Ecstatic Alps! Initial inquiry via phone about the trip lacked somewhat. Fabulous, quiet, smooth, comfortable bus. Hotels in great location. *Personal information removed by Feefo* the driver was wonderful, polite, good natured, happy to help, found lost items, excellent *Personal information removed by Feefo* was fabulous! Really fun, lots of history & information about everyday life, great restaurants, hotels, music, treats, telling us what to expect. It's excellent!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/19/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, October 2024
It was a very good trip. I personally felt that they had to many optional tours. Some of those optional experiences should have been apart of the itinerary. I also felt that too much emphasis was.placed on how much we should trip the guide and drivers a day. This should be left to the individual. The tour guide was very knowledgeable The bus was very good with all those mountain roads. Love the location of the hotels and the accommodations. The bus should have had Trafalgar on it. I purchased two light weight coats and scarfs. Love the items.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/26/2024
Lauro De Vera - Traveled, July 2024
The itinerary is good it’s the options and hotel accommodations are mediocre. Some of the options were not worth it. Hotel selections were low standard or quality.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/17/2024
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