Peaks of Europe: The Alps to The Dolomites featuring France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, and Italy

What's Included

• Mountaintop Experiences

  Inhale fresh alpine air with 3 unique mountaintop experiences.

• Nature Walk

  Discover the local flora and fauna during a nature walk with a local alpinist.

• Barryland Visit

  Meet the pups of Barryland, a foundation that protects the heritage of Switzerland’s national dog – the St. Bernard.

• Farewell Dinner

  Toast to the end of your scenic journey during a farewell dinner in a Venetian villa.

• Prosecco Tasting

  Taste the fruits of Italy’s Prosecco region, with a vineyard visit and tasting.

• Raclette Brunch

  Savor the flavors of Switzerland during a raclette brunch at a dairy farm.

• Jungfraujoch Visit

  Stand at the 'Top of Europe,' the perennial winter wonderland of Jungfraujoch.

• Storybook Towns

  Step into the 3 storybook towns of Lucerne, Innsbruck, and Cortina.

• Chamonix Stay

  Stay 3 nights in the French town of Chamonix, nestled at the foot of Mont Blanc.

• GoldenPass Train

  Gaze upon the vibrant Swiss countryside on the panoramic GoldenPass train.

What's Not Included

Optional Tour of OberammergauThe optional tour of Oberammergau, including transportation and a visit to the theatre site, is not included in the base package.

Experiences

Inhale fresh alpine air with 3 unique mountaintop experiences.Discover the local flora and fauna during a nature walk with a local alpinist.Meet the pups of Barryland, a foundation that protects the heritage of Switzerland’s national dog – the St. Bernard.

Options

Seefeld: An Afternoon in Bavaria Cross into Germany for a visit to Oberammergau, the world-renowned home of the Passion Play. This Bavarian village of traditionally painted houses comes together every 10 years* to perform a marathon 10-hour folk theatre rendition of the Passion of Christ in thanksgiving for escaping the great plague of 1633. After visiting the theatre site and town, indulge in homemade Bavarian cuisine at a local restaurant before returning to Seefeld. Duration approximately 7 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 8 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.


*The next Passion Play is scheduled for the year 2030. The visit during this tour includes the open-air theatre where the folk play is performed, not the actual performance.

Culinaries

Toast to the end of your scenic journey during a farewell dinner in a Venetian villa.Taste the fruits of Italy’s Prosecco region, with a vineyard visit and tasting.Savor the flavors of Switzerland during a raclette brunch at a dairy farm.

Must See

Stand at the “Top of Europe,” the perennial winter wonderland of Jungfraujoch.Step into the 3 storybook towns of Lucerne, Innsbruck, and Cortina.Stay 3 nights in the French town of Chamonix, nestled at the foot of Mont Blanc.Gaze upon the vibrant Swiss countryside on the panoramic GoldenPass train.

Choice Highlights

Chamonix

Annecy

Mont Blanc

Choice on Tour: Aiugille Du Midi Cable Car or Tramway du Mont Blanc In Chamonix, you have the choice between 2 activities. Explore the legendary Mont Blanc – Europe's tallest peak and birthplace of mountaineering – your way. Your first choice is to ascend the Aiguille du Midi by cable car to an elevation of over 12,600 feet (3,842 meters).* This is the closest you can get to the summit of Europe’s tallest peak. Your second choice is to relax aboard the Tramway du Mont Blanc rack-railway, taking in its vintage charm and the impressive views from the Eagle’s Nest, located 7,782 feet above sea level (2,372 meters).



Aiguille du Midi Cable Car

Activity Level: 4

The Aiguille du Midi is the name of the cable car system, buildings and teraces that brings people to the base of Mont Blanc for 360° views of the French, Swiss and Italian Alps. After a 20-minute cable car ride, passengers will be at an elevation of 12,605 feet or 3842 meters! It may be summer at the base of the mountain but it is COLD up top. Temperatures reach a high of about 40°F in the summer, and only dip from there, so guests should be prepared with warm clothing - a lightweight thermal jacket, hat and gloves. There are buildings at the summit, so it is possible to escape the cold by going inside. Please note, we have other mountain experiences on this tour, so the jackets will come in handy throughout the trip. Guests choosing this option will return to Chamonix by cable car with the Tour Manager.



Tramway du Mont Blanc

Activity Level: 2

Travelers picking this choice have the possibility of still viewing the Mont Blanc without having to ascend the 12,600 feet (3,900 meters) to the Aiguille du Midi peak which is just below the summit. The tramway ride takes place in a vintage rack-railway and leads to the Nid d'Aigle viewpoint offering views over the Mont Blanc glacier. The Eagle’s Nest (Nid d'Aigle) is located 7,782 feet above sea level (2,372 meters).

GoldenPass Train

Gstaad This world-famous ski resort in the canton of Bern is one of many “jet set” destinations in the Swiss Alps. There are about 140 miles/225 km of ski slopes here making it one of the largest resorts in Switzerland. The town is a shopping paradise, with all of the major labels such as Louis Vuitton, Hermes and Prada, and has been home to people like Julie Andrews, Roger Moore, Roman Polanski, Elizabeth Taylor and Prince Rainier and Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco. Gstaad was one of the locations for the movie “Return of the Pink Panther."

Jungfrau

Lucerne This city of 80,000 people is in north-central Switzerland in the canton of Lucerne and sits on the shores of Lake Lucerne. The town began with a Benedictine monastery in the 8th century and gained importance from its location on trade routes. The most famous sights in Lucerne are the wooden Kapellbrucke (Chapel Bridge) across the Reuss River, the Hofkirche (Church of St. Leodegar) and the Swiss Museum of Transport. The city celebrates Carnival every year beginning the Thursday before Ash Wednesday. Mt Pilatus, with the world’s steepest cog railway, is visible from Lucerne.

Alpine Walks & Nature Experiences

Innsbruck This is the capital of the state of Tyrol in the Alps of western Austria. Innsbruck is famous as a winter sports center and was the site of the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics. It is beautifully situated in the valley of the Inn River, and its most famous sights are the Golden Roof (a structure made from 2,800 gilded copper tiles that was added in 1500 to a building to celebrate the marriage of Emperor Maximilian I), the beautifully preserved city center with buildings covered in traditional Christmas decorations in the season, and the surrounding mountains.

Dolomites

Cortina

Prosecco Region

Venetian Villa Stay

Mode of Transport

Travel through the stunning landscapes of Europe with a mix of scenic train rides, including the panoramic GoldenPass train, and comfortable coach transfers, ensuring a seamless journey across France, Switzerland, Austria, and Italy.

Accommodation

Experience comfort and charm at La Folie Douce Hotel in Chamonix, Golf Hotel Le Hauts de Gstaad, Sunstar Alpine Hotel in Gstaad, Seelos Hotel NIKO in Grindelwald, and Hotel Post Bruneck in Seefeld, with a stay at the historic Hotel Villa Condulmer in Mogliano Veneto.