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Great Austrian Alpine vacations, from Salzburg's "Sound of Music" and Mozart to country roads and charming villages and private castles on sleepy byways to cosmopolitan Vienna.
On to Switzerland and endless chocolate and cheese delights, the Matterhorn and Heidi villages.
Germany with its mix of HighTech in Lederhosen and castles galore.
And finally, the Swiss-Italian Lakes - join us for a marvelous Three-Island-Hopping and visit Isola Bella's Palazzo Borromeo on Lago Maggiore.
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a Hospitality and Tourism Professional for 35 years.
recommended by Alpi Bears, Travel Experts, Tour Directors and Past Guests
14 days
Explore the Rural Wonders of Switzerland on a 2-Week Guided Tour
See Switzerland in all its natural splendor during this 2-week guided tour that whisks you from snow-capped mountain peaks to floral valleys. Outside Lucerne, complete with wooden bridges and baroque churches, zip to the top of Mount Stanserhorn, a pinnacle so tall you can see France and Germany. Take in beautiful Bern and its Catherdrals with a Local Expert followed by a stop in Gruyères. Glide along the Glacier Express, a glass-topped train that will carry you through the Oberalp Valley and to Grindelwald, an idyllic alpine village set to the backdrop of winding rivers and towering waterfalls. In St. Moritz, a mountain railways pass will allow you to traverse the alpine village’s cable cars, funiculars and chairlifts. Then taste the freshest cuisine in Switzerland during an intimate farm-to-table dinner experience, including cheese.
12 days
Bavaria, Switzerland & Austria dazzle on this 12-day Guided Tour along scenic Country Roads
From the famed beer taverns of Munich to the Disney-inspiring turrets of Neuschwanstein Castle among the Alps, this 12-day tour will delight and awe. In Switzerland, a funicular transports you from the scenic shores of Lake Lucerne to a mountaintop Stanserhorn Dinner, at the roof of Europe. Enjoy a delicious meal at 6,000 feet, with stunning views from the Drehrestaurant Rondorama, which slowly rotates to ensure you don’t miss a thing. A journey aboard the Glacier Express offers vistas of ice capped mountains, dramatic valleys and frozen waterfalls.
7 days
Experience the Glamour & Glitz of Glorious Switzerland on an 8-Day Guided Tour
Take a once in a lifetime trip across Switzerland, dipping fresh fruit in Swiss chocolate fondue in Geneva, breathing in the Alpine air of Zermatt and relaxing in luxury—at lakeside Lucerne. In the shadow of the mighty Mount Matterhorn, the car free ski resort of Zermatt is a wonder to behold, bettered only by the chic fashionista surrounds of St. Moritz in the Grison Alps. In Lucerne, explore nearby Stanserhorn with the Insight Choice between meeting a Swiss Ranger to learn about the local flora and fauna, or take a stroll through the magnificent surrounds of Marmott Park. A Celebration Dinner in Lucerne at the foot of Mount Stanserhorn offers glorious views over Lake Lucerne from restaurant Seeblick and draws the sojourn across Switzerland to a close.
12 days
Explore the Rich History, Lutheran Heritage and Castles of Germany on this 12-Day Guided Tour
Tour the iconic sights of Berlin, see Dresden’s spectacular cathedral and Baroque Zwinger Palace showcase the cultural treasures that survived the heavy bombing of World War Two. See the Hofbräuhaus, St. Peter's Church and the famous Marienplatz in Munich where the Glockenspiel shenanigans occur daily at the town hall. In Neuschwanstein, join a Local Expert on an exploration of the famed fairytale castle, reputed to have inspired Walt Disney, and famous for having featured in the film—Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
11 days - from 22SEPT to 02OCT2024
Quintessential Germany & Austria: An 11-Day Guided Tour of Oktoberfest & Bavaria’s Heartland
Discover the Germanic awe of the world’s longest running beer festival at Oktoberfest in Munich, with exclusive seating in the Ochsenbraterei Tent—your very own VIP beer hall among a sea of six million festival goers. Meet Patrick von Richthofen, a direct descendant of the Red Baron, before journeying across the Austrian border for a Danube River Cruise, sailing past the mountainside vineyards and lush green surrounds of the Wachau Valley. After touring Berlin’s iconic sights, everything sparkles at a once-in-a-lifetime Dresden dinner. Enjoy a meal of delicious abundance.
11 days Luxury Gold Tour
Be Captivated by the Majesty of Switzerland on This 10-Day Guided Tour
From St. Moritz to Zermatt and onto Geneva, this once-in-a-lifetime itinerary ventures across Switzerland aboard the Glacier Express. In Lucerne, the Rosengart Museum opens for you after hours for a special, VIP Experience with sparkling wine among the masterpieces of Picasso and Renoir. Before bidding lakeside Lucerne farewell, choose how to visit the fascinating Swiss Transportation Museum, either with a highlight tour or learn about sustainability.
7 days
All Aboard the Glacier Express for a 1-Week Guided Tour of Switzerland’s Winter Festivities
Experience the magic of Switzerland at Christmas, journeying from Lucerne to Grindelwald, and on to Geneva. Start your Swiss adventure in Lucerne, a stunning 14th century fortress city sitting on a lakeshore and surrounded by snowcapped forests. Voyage through the frosted peaks and frozen waterfalls of the Grison Alps to the Alpine ski resort of St Moritz—a retreat frequented by royalty and James Bond in the Spy Who Loved Me. Board the Glacier Express to Andermatt and adventure through the heart of the Swiss Alps in the Albula Pass tunnel, before crossing the skyscraping Landwasser Viaduct and descending through the Rhône Valley. In the Swiss capital, enjoy a sumptuous Geneva fondue dinner at Le Petit Chalet.
9 days
Splendor Among the Snow: A 9-Day Guided Tour Spanning Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Experience the winter wonderlands of Europe like never before with stunning views of Lake Lucerne from the peak of Mt Pilatus and all immersive tours of Munich, and Salzburg. An Insight Choice experience in Innsbruck lets you choose between a horse drawn carriage ride through the Alpine scenery or a visit to the world of Swarovski Crystal. The Austrian adventure continues with an exclusive Salzburg market tasting experience, where a locals serve goblets of Glühwein and fresh from the oven Lebkuchen—fragrant with ginger and cocoa. Across the border in Germany, Rothenburg alongside the River Tauber serves up lashings of 16th century charm and in Munich, foaming steins of beer beckon at the city's famous beer halls.
15 days
See the Sights and Highlights Across 8 Countries on this 15-Day Europe Guided Tour
Experience the best Europe has to offer. Travel from London to Europe on the high-speed Eurostar train. Cruise along the quaint canals in Amsterdam, and travel from Austria, across the Dolomites into Italy. In Italy, sample Prosecco at the Conegliano Veneto, a local family winery. Join a local home dinner in Rome where your host serves up delicious regional dishes. Enjoy VIP Vatican access which allows you to cut the lines to the museums and view the famous Bramante Staircase. Then voyage through the Chianti Hills of Florence and the cobbled streets of lakeside Lucerne with a final stop in the city of lights, Paris.
London-Amsterdam-Heidelberg-Innsbruck-Venice-Rome-Florence-Swiss-Italian Lakes-Lucerne-Paris WOW!
9 days
Festive Revelry: A 9-Day Guided Tour of Germany, Alsace / France and Austria’s Christmas Markets
There is nothing quite like Christmas among the Alps with the festive Munich Christmas Market, Salzburg’s snowcapped spires and an indulgent cup of Glühwein in Innsbruck. Your Local Expert brings Mozart’s history to life ahead of an indulgent Salzburg market tasting, with samples of traditional, hand baked gingerbread. After tasting these festive treats, the culinary delights continue with a traditional Innsbruck dining experience, set against the backdrop of a local Tyrolean folk show. If that is not enough to summon your holiday spirit, a stroll through the medieval cobbled streets of Freiburg will certainly do the trick, not to mention the fairytale surrounds of Strasbourg, where the sweet scent of cinnamon treats and Alsatian specialities is carried on the breeze at the oldest Christmas market in France.
8 days
See the Best of Austria & Germany on This 8-Day Guided Tour of Europe’s Top Christmas Markets
Journey through the snowcapped peaks of the Austrian Alps on this grand tour of Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace, Salzburg’s 500-year-old Christmas Market and Munich’s six-story tall Christmas tree. Warm up with a mug or two of Glühwein at the Innsbruck Christmas Market before indulging in an exclusive Insight Choice, taking a horse and carriage ride through the romantic streets of the Old Town or a tour of the world of Swarovski Crystal. At the Salzburg Market Tasting experience, meet with a local market stallholder for an exclusive sampling of gingerbread, washed down with a glass of mulled wine. In Neuschwanstein, follow in Walt Disney’s footsteps on a tour of the fairytale-like castle that reputedly inspired him, complete with extravagant decorations and breathtaking views
8 days
Shop and Sip Glühwein at Germany’s Premier Christmas Markets on This 8-Day Guided Tour
Take a once in a lifetime trip across Germany, sipping beer in Munich, dining on German delicacies in Berlin and experiencing the Christmas pyramids in Dresden. This immersive Christmastime tour highlights the delights of the Nuremberg Market’s Christkindlmarkt stalls—with the chance to sample authentic German Rostbratwürste, and the musical surrounds of the Leipzig Market, where locals gather to sing and celebrate the festive season. On your Local Expert Tour of Dresden, see iconic city sights like the enormous Procession of the Dukes mosaic, Zwinger Palace and the Semper Opera House. Dresden is also home to Germany’s oldest Christmas market where you can taste Christstollen—a traditional Christmas cake recipe dating back to medieval times.
8 days
Europe’s Merry 8-Day Tour: Enjoy Festivities Across Poland, Germany & The Czech Republic
Take your taste buds on a tour of the Czech Republic discover the food markets of Prague and explore the Krakow Christmas Market in the city’s Old Town district and indulge in Berlin. Setting out from Krakow, get a sense of Poland’s old-world charm with your Local Expert as you ascend Wawel Hill to the Renaissance Castle and cathedral—the final resting place of the Kings of Poland. Known as the Venice of Poland, Wrocław is a wonder to behold with its 150 bridges spanning five rivers and twelve islands, not to mention the Baroque grandeur of the Rynek Christmas markets. In the German capital, see what remains of the Berlin Wall, admire the painstakingly restored Reichstag and soak up the festive magic among the market stalls of Gendarmenmarkt square.
13 days
Europe’s Christmas Markets Shine Bright: A 13-Day Guided Tour of Austria, Slovakia & Germany
Add some one-of-a-kind gems to your gift list at the Christmas markets in Vienna, Munich and Ljubljana. This 13-day Christmas shopping extravaganza takes in the 500-year-old Salzburg Christmas Market, Mozart’s family home and a mouthwatering array of Viennese desserts. Visit Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, reputed to have been the inspiration for a certain spin off at Disneyworld, and dine out in Vienna with lashings of Austrian specialties filling the table at a Restaurant Dinner. In Ljubljana, follow your Travel Director on an eye-opening tour of the Slovenian capital before tasting some truly scrumptious, Slovenian Christmas delicacies. From Zagreb take a funicular to the idyllic town of Gornji Grad and board a cave train in Postojna to explore a stunning underground world.
Insight Vacations Alpine Team
CarlwithaC - Travel Director for many years, born and raised in Vienna, Austria. Local and authentic, well connected. Smile! Sit back and let him do the work! A true local, he can tell you about local habits, customs and celebrations.
Consummate travel professional. Sue lived in the Austrian Tyrol for many years and knows the local lingo - the Alps are her second home. Lots of fantastic stories to tell and local knowledge to share.
Young and very talented, Rob, after a career in music, found his real vocation in becoming a Travel Director. He loves Central Europe and has extensive knowledge of the area. He travels back and forth to his native England and is living in London.
Native of Salzburg, Austria. Martin is living in Bozen, Southern Tyrol. A real professional, he is based in the heart of the Alps. You will benefit from years of experience and his sound education. You can be sure, he’ll be sharing his local customs and stories with you.
Living in Lugano, Switzerland, Daniele loves to cook. Good mood and interesting stories make him a pleasure to be with. And a true local Luganese, including Swiss passport!
Sophie is living in Austria, in the beautiful village of Hopfgarten in Brixental, a great mountain and skiing resort in the Austrian Tyrol. She loves to share local treats of her area with you!
Travel as her lifestyle! From Australia's Outback to the backroads and serene mountain tops of Switzerland was quite a way - and now she's on the top! Avid Travel Blogger for people in the industry! Join her trip!
Elegant and charming, Ruth is a master of every highway and byway! Ruth spent 20 years living in the Alps - mountains are her passion. Alpine lifestyle, cuisine and local customs became her own. Today she enjoys living in the French countryside and loves to escape to the mountains nearby.
Sara lived in Austria for years, now she is calling France her home. Taking care of every guest and every little problem, she is always in a good mood. Always out to help! Full of great ideas, and local culinary knowlege - she will let you be part of the local experience.
Sharon is in love with Central Europe and the Alps - living in the south of France, her professional career is incredible! Her special interest is cooking "Vitality Kitchen" style! As a trained chef, you are on tour with a real foodie!
Originally from New Zealand, Matt became a skiing instructor in Davos, Switzerland and fell in love with the Alps. Now he is sharing his Swiss experience with his guests. Sporty, young and fun.
Bears are rare in the Alps, but in recent years some made it back into the Alps. Strong, adventurous and taking care of their folks, they are roaming from one country into another. They enjoy living in the most beautiful forests and mountains.
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