Tour 10) THE ALPINE-ADRIATIC CAROUSEL - 9 nights / 10 days

Day 1 – Arrival in Munich

Arrival in Munich, Bavaria’s vibrant capital. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a first stroll through the historic center, including Marienplatz, the impressive New Town Hall and the Frauenkirche. Discover the elegant streets and squares or relax in one of Munich’s traditional Bavarian restaurants. Overnight in Munich.

Day 2 – Munich – Neuschwanstein – Innsbruck

Depart Munich and travel through the beautiful Bavarian Alpine landscape to Neuschwanstein Castle, the spectacular fairytale castle of King Ludwig II. Enjoy time to admire the castle and surrounding mountain scenery before continuing across the Austrian border to Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol. The city is beautifully situated between the Nordkette and the surrounding Alps. Explore the historic center and enjoy your first impressions of this charming Alpine city. Overnight in Innsbruck.

Day 3 – BEST OF INNSBRUCK: Sparkling Installations, Alpine Panorama & Tyrolean Traditions

Discover Innsbruck – THE CAPITAL OF THE ALPS - and its impressive combination of historic architecture and Alpine scenery. Visit Swarovski Crystal Worlds, a fascinating world of sparkling art, design and crystal installations. Later, take the cable car up to Nordkette with the “Top of Innsbruck” and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views over Innsbruck and the surrounding Tyrolean Alps. In the evening, experience the traditional Tyrolean Folk Show with the Gundolf Family featuring regional music, dancing and customs combined with a delicious local meal. Overnight in Innsbruck.

Day 4 – Innsbruck – Salzburg

Travel east through the spectacular Austrian Alpine landscape towards Salzburg. Explore the historic Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Highlights include Salzburg Cathedral, the Getreidegasse, Mozart’s birthplace and the impressive Hohensalzburg Fortress. Enjoy time to stroll through the charming historic streets, elegant squares and riverside areas. Salzburg combines magnificent architecture, music, culture and a beautiful Alpine setting. Overnight in Salzburg.

Day 5 – Salzburg – Hallstatt – Villach – Udine – Venice

Depart Salzburg and visit Hallstatt, one of Austria’s most picturesque lakeside villages, dramatically situated between the mountains and Lake Hallstatt. Continue south, crossing the Alps via Villach and entering Italy near Udine. Enjoy a scenic journey through the changing Alpine and Italian landscapes before arriving in Venice. Depending on arrival time, take an evening stroll through the atmospheric streets and canals of this unique city. Overnight in Venice.

Day 6 – Venice – Verona – Lake Garda – Sirmione – Milan

Leave Venice and travel west towards Verona, the romantic city of Romeo and Juliet. Continue to beautiful Lake Garda, Italy’s largest lake, and visit picturesque Sirmione on its narrow peninsula. Admire the charming historic center and impressive Scaliger Castle before continuing to Milan. Depending on arrival time, enjoy an evening walk through the city center and see the magnificent Duomo and elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Overnight in Milan.

Day 7 – Milan – Lugano – Lucerne

Travel north from Milan through spectacular Alpine scenery to Lugano in Italian-speaking Switzerland. Enjoy the Mediterranean atmosphere, elegant lakeside promenade and surrounding mountains before continuing across the Alps to Lucerne. Discover the charming Old Town, famous Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument and beautiful Lake Lucerne waterfront. The combination of Swiss architecture, lake scenery and dramatic mountains makes Lucerne one of Switzerland’s most memorable destinations. Overnight in Lucerne.

Day 8 – Lucerne – Optional Mount Pilatus – Zurich

Enjoy the morning in Lucerne or choose an optional excursion to Mount Pilatus. The mountain offers spectacular panoramic views over Lake Lucerne and the surrounding Swiss Alps, with an impressive combination of cable cars and mountain transportation. Later, continue to Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city. Explore the historic Old Town, Bahnhofstrasse and the beautiful waterfront of Lake Zurich. Enjoy an evening in the city’s lively center. Overnight in Zurich.

Day 9 – Black Forest & Rhine Falls Excursion

Enjoy a full-day excursion from Zurich into the scenic Black Forest region of Germany. Discover picturesque landscapes, traditional villages and the distinctive culture of this famous forested region. Continue to the spectacular Rhine Falls, one of Europe’s most powerful waterfalls, where viewing platforms provide impressive perspectives of the rushing waters. Return to Zurich in the evening and enjoy a final night in Switzerland. Overnight in Zurich.

Day 10 – Departure from Zurich

After breakfast, enjoy some final free time in Zurich, depending on your departure schedule. Take a final stroll through the Old Town, relax beside Lake Zurich or enjoy some last-minute shopping along Bahnhofstrasse. Afterwards, transfer to Zurich Airport for your departure flight, bringing your journey through Bavaria, the Austrian Alps, Salzburg, Venice, northern Italy and Switzerland to an end.