Alpine Splendor

The towering peaks of the Alps serve as the stunning backdrop for our Swiss and Austrian exploration. As our small group discovers mountain villages and European cities, rides the famed Glacier Express, cruises on glassine lakes, and ascends snowcapped summits, borders disappear and the region’s history – and beauty – enchant one and all.

Alpine Splendor

The towering peaks of the Alps serve as the stunning backdrop for our Swiss and Austrian exploration. As our small group discovers mountain villages and European cities, rides the famed Glacier Express, cruises on glassine lakes, and ascends snowcapped summits, borders disappear and the region’s history – and beauty – enchant one and all.

Highlights

  • Journey to Lucerne, Switzerland and take a ride up Mt. Pilatus on the world’s steepest cogwheel train to enjoy the surrounding landscape, take time to explore Lucerne’s old town and the beauty of Lake Lucerne
  • Board the legendary Glacier Express and travel through the Swiss Alps to Zermatt, which is the gateway to the Matterhorn; take a ride on the Gornergratbahn to the summit of Gornergrat to view the Matterhorn
  • Cross into Northern Italy and visit Stresa along the banks of Lake Maggiore, in the Ticino region of Switzerland explore the medieval town of Bellinzona and enjoy a leisurely cruise around Lake Lugano
  • Reach Austria and attend a Baroque performance in the renowned Mirabell Palace, explore Hohensalzburg Castle, then take a trip to Berchtesgaden and tour the Eagle’s Nest, the Nazi Party’s alpine retreat
This is an exclusive U-M departure operated by Odysseys Unlimited.

Itinerary

Day 1: Depart U.S. for Zurich, Switzerland
Day 2: Arrive Zurich | Lake Lucerne
Day 3: Lucerne | Mt. Pilatus
Day 4: Lake Lucerne | Zermatt
Day 5: Zermatt | Gornergrat
Day 6: Zermatt | Stresa, Italy | Lugano
Day 7: Lugano | Bellinzona | Ascona
Day 8: Lake Lugano
Day 9: Lugano | Vaduz, Liechtenstein | Seefeld, Austria
Day 10: Seefeld | Innsbruck
Day 11: Seefeld | Tyrol | Salzburg
Day 12: Salzburg
Day 13: Salzburg | Eagle’s Nest | Berchtesgaden
Day 14: Depart for U.S.

Available to Book
Aug. 15-28, 2024

Starting price

$6,992

Deposit per person

$500

Countries Visited

Austria, Germany, Switzerland

Activity Level

High
Aug. 15-28, 2024

Starting price

$6,992
*Single supplement applies

Deposit per person

$500

Countries Visited

Austria, Germany, Switzerland

Activity Level

High
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