Overview
This fascinating exploration of the natural treasures of Germany and Switzerland begins with the attractive heart of cosmopolitan Munich and its many remarkable baroque, neo-classical and renaissance beauties, a spectacular scenic drive through Alpine splendour to magical unforgettable Lucerne, the ‘city of lights’, a stunning journey with the steepest cog railway in the world up to a height of 2,100 metres, from where the views are absolutely breathtaking and lastly the magnificent sparkling Lake Lugano, which shines like a mirror. Some of the most wonderful sights in Europe unfold before your eyes, with a bewitching view around every corner.
Itinerary
Touring: Munich - Area
Oberbayern - Füssen - Appenzellerland - Luzern -
Lugano
Day 1: Munich
After arriving in grand Munich, capital of Bavaria,
we go on a fascinating sightseeing tour of the old
heart of the city, featuring many remarkable baroque,
neo-classical and renaissance style buildings and
grand avenues. Transfer to hotel in Tegernsee. (D,O)
Day 2: Tegernsee - Oberbayern
After breakfast and a lovely 3-hour Alpine hike, we
enjoy a small ‘Jause’, a typical Bavarian snack in a
peaceful mountain pasture, with the afternoon free
to enjoy the gorgeous Tegernsee area, one of the
loveliest places in southern Germany. (B,L,D,O)
Day 3: Tegernsee – Füssen –
Neuschwanstein - Lucerne
After breakfast, a drive to Füssen and incredible
Neuschwanstein, one of the world’s most famous
castles, and travel on through perfect Alpine
scenery via Bodensee, crossing into Austria and then
Switzerland, passing some of its most picturesque
places, arriving late afternoon in wonderful
Lucerne, the ‘City of Lights’. (B,D,O)
Day 4: Lucerne - Pilatus
After breakfast, a whole-day excursion to Pilatus
mountain, taking the steepest cog railway in the
world to the top, 2132m above sea level to see the
breathtaking panorama of mountain peaks, with a
typical Swiss cheese fondue dinner in the evening.
(B,D,O)
Day 5: Interlaken-Jungfraujoch Top of the Europe
After breakfast, an idyllic small boat trip on
gorgeous Lake Lucerne, after which we go on to
breathtaking Lake Lugano, whose incredible beauty
cradled between tall, green mountains has a dramatic
quality. Its calm mirror-like waters change in
colour and mood through the day and through the
seasons. (B,L,D,O)
Day 6: Interlaken-Lugano
After breakfast, we enjoy a sightseeing tour of the
pretty lakeside parks, churches and villas of Lugano,
where Swiss elegance meets Italian joie de vivre. In
the afternoon there is a fabulous panoramic boat
tour of Lake Lugano. (B,D,O)
Day 7: Lugano-Departure
After breakfast, check out and departure. (B)
B=Breakfast; L=Lunch, D=Dinner;
O=Overnight;