Welcome to Zurich where you will enjoy an overnight stay.

Zurich is full of treasures, discover them first hand on a walking tour. Then, transfer to the Swiss capital Bern and your two night stay. (B/D)

Journey to charming Lucerne, and enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town including the ornate Chapel Bridge, followed by a cruise on Lucerne's lake to the village of Vitznau. Join the oldest cog wheel train in Switzerland for a breathtaking ascent of Mount Rigi. (B)

Enroute to Montreux stop at the charming village of Gruyères, then be treated to a tasting of Swiss chocolate. On arrival check into your hotel.

Enrich: Tonight enjoy dinner accompanied by an introduction and performance of the traditional Alphorn by members of the prestigious Swiss Alphorn Academy. (B/D)

Cruise on Lake Geneva to Chillon Castle, then travel to Täsch where you will board a cogwheel train to the village of Zermatt. Check into your hotel for your two night stay. (B)

Today ascend the Swiss Alps by rail to Gornergrat for magnificent views, including the Matterhorn. (B)

Cross the border and continue to the Italian city of Stresa. Upon arrival you will check in to your hotel where you'll enjoy beautiful rooms overlooking the crystal blue waters of Lake Maggiore. (B/D)

Cruise Lake Maggiore, the stunning lake that straddles Switzerland and Italy. Pause along the way to visit the splendid Isola Bella, ‘the beautiful island'. Explore its baroque palace and luscious gardens, before continuing to Lugano, your two night stay. (B)

Although in Switzerland, Lugano offers a unique Italian flair with the culture and language influenced by its nearest neighbour.

Freechoice: Take a cable car ride to the peak of Mount Brè for spectacular views across the Lake and the surrounding alps, or taste the flavours of Lugano during a walking tour. (B)

Drive to Andermatt where you will board the Glacier Express for a spectacular 1st class rail journey through the stunning Swiss Alps. Enjoy a stay in St. Moritz. (B/D)

Travel through towering peaks to Hohenschwangau to see the majestic spires of Neuschwanstein Castle. Then continue to your hotel, located in the Ötztal Valley, in the spectacular Tyrol region of Austria, and home to 12 thermal baths. (B)

Delight in the spectacular scenery as you venture into the district, made famous by ‘The Sound of Music'. This afternoon arrive at your hotel in Salzburg. (B/D)

Continue your exploration of Austria and visit the city of Linz for a guided tour before arriving in the grand capital, Vienna. (B)

Today your expert local guide will show you the city's imperial glory.

Enrich: Enjoy a concert of classical music at the Kursalon, a beautiful Italian Renaissance Palace, followed by dinner. (B/D)

Depart Vienna after breakfast.

This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such, the journey may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions. (B)

Welcome to Zurich, the heart of Switzerland. Framed by alpine mountains at the confluence of Lake Zurich and the Limmat River, this scenic-rich city is known for the extraordinary quality of life it offers to its citizens. It's also Switzerland's largest city and its commercial and cultural centre.

Relax in your luxurious hotel for the evening or head out to explore the city at leisure.

This morning, you will join a local guide for a walking tour of Zurich. Wander through the Old Town's winding streets, the medieval square of Niederdorf, walk across bridges over the peaceful Limmat River, and admire the 9th century Fraumunster Church with its renowned stained-glass windows created by legendary artist Marc Chagall.

Spend the rest of the day at leisure enjoying the splendour of this beautiful city. Perhaps, browse the stores on the exclusive Bahnhofstrasse, sip a hot chocolate at the legendary Café Sprungli, explore the city's former railway Viaduct, now a hub of creativity and design, or if the weather is warm, flock to one of the ‘badis' (open-air swimming pools) as the locals do. (B/D)

This morning enjoy a short drive to charming Lucerne, a city nestled at the foot of the Alps and on the shore of its namesake lake. Its famous 14th century wooden Chapel Bridge spans Lake Lucerne from the New Town to the Old Town and is home to the octagonal water tower built around 1300.

This morning your Tour Director will take you on a orientation tour of the Old Town, including the flower-adorned bridge which is decorated with 17th century paintings that depict the history of both city and country. You'll also visit the Baroque Jesuit Church of Saint Francis Xavier and the Lion Monument, a detailed sculpture that commemorates the Swiss guards who were massacred during the French Revolution.

This afternoon, board a panoramic train and take in the spectacular scenery as you journey to Interlaken. (B)

Today you will get to enjoy the spectacular views from the peak of Jungfrau, known as the ‘Top of Europe' at 3,454 metres above sea level. Board the cogwheel Bernese Oberland Railway to climb to the mountain's peak. First opened in 1890, this railway offers passengers breathtaking view of the mountains, valleys and towns below.

Return to Interlaken this afternoon for some free time before dinner. Perhaps you'd like to wander in the fresh alpine air along the Hoheweg promenade, lined with high-end stores and alfresco dining, with the dramatic mountain ranges as a backdrop. (B)

This morning board the Golden Pass train that will take you to the city of Montreux, passing lush green rolling hills, crystal blue lakes and soaring mountain peaks.

Montreux is a lakeside gem that has attracted the creative likes of Mary Shelley, Lord Byron and Freddie Mercury. This afternoon you will enjoy some free time to explore the city, which is home to the renowned annual Montreux Jazz Festival, perhaps visit the medieval Chateau de Chillon perched on the shores of Lake Geneva or wander the scenic three-kilometre promenade walk.

Enrich: Tonight's Scenic Enrich:

• You will be taken to a chalet-style Swiss restaurant in the mountains overlooking Montreux where you will be treated to a delicious meal accompanied by traditional live music. Members of the Alphorn Academy of Switzerland will introduce you to the cultural importance of the Alphorn, a long wooden horn that was traditional used by shepherds to call cows in from the pastures (B/D)

Freechoice: Wake this morning in beautiful Montreux and enjoy breakfast before departing on one of two Scenic Freechoice excursions:

• Wine tasting: Lausanne is surrounded by the World Heritage-listed Lavaux wine region, which stretches for 30 kilometres and dates to the 11th century. This morning you can enjoy a wine tasting at a local vineyard. The wine produced in this area cannot be purchased anywhere else in the area, including Chasselas, a white wine that is still harvested by hand.
• Excursion to Vevey: Take a journey to Vevey, known as one of the ‘Pearls of the Swiss Riviera'. This lakeside town flourished at end of the 19th century during the Belle Epoque period, which is evidenced through the majestic hotels, palm tree and flower-lined promenade, and historic paddle steamers. It's also renowned as the final home of Charlie Chaplin, who spent his last 25 years here. Learn more about this iconic artist and comedian at Chaplin's World Museum. (B)

After a leisurely start this morning we will travel to Täsch, where you will board a cogwheel train to the village of Zermatt for a two-night stay in a luxurious hotel.

Nestled at the foot of the world's most famous mountain, the 4,478-metre Matterhorn, the village of Zermatt looks as though it has been plucked from the pages of a fairytale. When the landscape is blanketed in thick white snow, visitors flock here for exhilarating winter sports, and in summer they come to hike more than 100 trails that weave around its valleys, lakes and ridges. (B/D)

Zermatt is located at the north end of a hanging valley with breathtaking views of surrounding peaks. This morning you will bear witness to some of the most spectacular views as you ascend the Swiss Alps on the historic Gornergrat Bahn. For 125 years, this cog railway has been taking passengers to 3,100 metres above sea level, with mountains and glaciers as far as the eye can see, and the magnificent Matterhorn present at every moment, a craggy triangular peak standing sentinel in the Alps.

This afternoon is at leisure to explore Zermatt on your own. Wander along the Bahnhofstrasse, its main street, where you'll find everything from souvenirs to jewellery to traditional food mongers selling baked goods, cheese and chocolate. (B)

This morning you will board the Glacier Express for one of the world's most scenic rail journeys. Relax in your first-class seat while you soak up views of snow-capped mountains, peaceful alpine meadows and rushing mountain streams and valleys as you weave your way towards Chur, Switzerland's oldest city.

From here, cross the border into Bavaria, Germany where you will spend two nights in the Schwangau region. (B/D)

This morning you will have the opportunity to visit one of the most iconic fairytale castles, Neuschwanstein. Built for King Ludwig II in the 19th century and inspired by an opera by acclaimed composer Richard Wagner, the castle is said to be one of the most photographed buildings in the world.

This afternoon enjoy some free time where you can simply relax taking in the breathtaking landscape surrounding you. (B)

This morning we make our way across the Austrian border to Salzburg. Surrounded by soaring peaks and on the banks of the Salzach River, Salzburg is best known as the home of Mozart and The Sound of Music. This storybook city has a thriving art scene, music and concert halls filled with classical music, a Baroque old town where you'll find Mozart's birthplace, and Central Europe's largest intact fortress, Hohensalzburg, which sits high above the rooftops with panoramic views of the city. (B)

This morning you will take a walking tour of the Baroque Old Town of Salzburg to admire its beautiful architecture and learn about some of its most famous residents, including Mozart. You will also visit Mirabell Gardens, which was used as a filming location in The Sound of Music, and hear about the Von Trapp family, who were the inspiration for the classic movie. (B)

Today you'll travel to Vienna, stopping in the city of Steyr on the way. With a history dating back over 1,000 years the city found its wealth in manufacturing and even though that has declined over the years the historical beauty of the town remains offering a remarkably well-preserved centre.

Your Tour Director will delight you with a short orientation tour of the town before free time to wander the charming streets surrounding the Stadtplatz.

This afternoon you will arrive in Vienna, a city that oozes charm with magnificent Baroque buildings, ample green spaces from parks to vineyards, a vibrant coffee-house culture and masterpiece-filled galleries and museums.

You will spend the next two nights in a luxurious hotel in Austria's grand capital. Known as the City of Music, Vienna fostered the musical geniuses Mozart and Beethoven, and Sigmund Freud also lived and worked here in the late 19th century. The city boasts the world's most beautiful boulevard, The Ringstrasse, a legacy of the Habsburg monarchy. (B)

This morning, embark on a guided tour to see the city's highlights, such as the opulent Opera House, City Hall, the Hellenic-style Parliament Building, the sprawling landscaped gardens of Stadtpark, and Karlskirche (Church of St. Charles)

Enrich: This evening's Scenic Enrich:

• Tonight will be an unforgettable evening of classical music. Visit the grand Kursalon Renaissance Palace, where you'll be treated to an exclusive Strauss and Mozart concert, followed by dinner. (B/D)

Depart Vienna after breakfast, taking with you memories that will last a lifetime.

This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such, the journey may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions.

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