A Week in Switzerland, Germany & Austria
9 days | 11 days with Prague extension
Experience the peaks of Central European culture across a trio of destinations.
Switzerland, Germany, and Austria—all mountainous, all momentous. From Lucerne’s riverside promenades to Bavaria’s natural majesty to Vienna’s cultured cafes, this weeklong itinerary showcases the best of three sensational countries. The castle that inspired Sleeping Beauty’s? You’ll find it here, along with landscapes that spurred some of the world’s finest classical compositions. And if you’re interested in architectural paradise, take up the trip’s extension to Prague and lose yourself among its whimsical spires.
Your tour package includes
- 7 nights in handpicked hotels
- 7 breakfasts
- 3 dinners with beer or wine
- 6 sightseeing tours
- Expert Tour Director & local guides
- Private deluxe motor coach
Included highlights
- Kapellbrücke
- Neuschwanstein
- Nymphenburg Palace
- Salzburg Cathedral
- Melk Abbey
- Belvedere Palace
Itinerary
Overnight Flight
Day 1: Travel day
Board your overnight flight to Zurich today.
Swiss Alps
Day 2: Arrival in Zurich & transfer to the Swiss Alps
Included meal: Welcome dinner
Welcome to Switzerland—or, as they say in the local dialect, grüezi (“GROO-tsee”)! From the Zurich airport, transfer to your hotel in the Swiss Alps, where you’ll meet your Tour Director and the rest of your group. Unwind, then continue getting to know one another over a welcome dinner, served with beer or wine.
Reviews
Overall rating based on 432 traveler reviews
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Indira our tour guide was the best part of the trip. 👏 Thank you Indira! She was very knowledgeable and helpful. She gave us details and directions which made it easy to navigate our free time. Bus driver Peter was also awesome 👏 enjoyed all the excursions and had a lovely...
Wow! I don’t even know where to start. This was our 1st trip with EF Tours and we couldn’t be happier with our experience! Thomas, our tour guide, was fantastic!! Tour was great! Interesting places, fun, culture, and everything in between. Amazing places to visit in each...
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This was our first Ef tour. We set the bar pretty high for ourselves with this one! Great tour guide and met so many amazing people. The views were incredible, from Churches, Castles and Abbeys to Picturesque Mountains ! Food was fantastic! The tour balanced free time with...
This tour packed in the absolute most for our allotted time which is exactly what we wanted. Lala, our tour director was incredibly knowledgeable. She told great stories, had a positive outlook on life, and is truly a caring person. Lala was able to solve all issues and come up...
I really enjoyed this tour to say the least and would recommend it to anyone who wants to travel and learn about some great history and enjoys lots of beautiful scenery. Our tour guide Chiara was the best thing on this tour, she knew her history about all the areas we visited,...
Bonita was a wonderful tour director. She was knowledgeable and lots of fun. She was peppy in the morning and had us all singing on the bus. Bonita shared a lot of information about the various countries and cities we were in. She always conversed with everyone on the trip and...
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Hotels
We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.
Flights
Round-trip flights are one more thing we handle to make your journey as smooth as possible. Our team of travel experts will find the best flight itinerary for you at a competitive rate, thanks to our partnerships with top airlines.
Add our airfare and you’ll get:
- Round-trip flight for your tour
- Airport transfers at your destination
- A great price locked in today
- 24/7 support from our dedicated service team
- Options for arriving early, staying longer, or requesting an upgrade
- Flexible rebooking options if your tour itinerary changes