The Ultimate Alps: Switzerland + Austria
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The Ultimate Alps: Switzerland + Austria

From Swiss Peaks to Imperial Vienna
Created: Friday, December 12, 2025
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2.091 €
Based on 2 adults
Created: Friday, December 12, 2025
Destinations: Zurich, Switzerland , Lucerne, Switzerland , Innsbruck, Austria , Salzburg, Austria , Vienna, Austria

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03 Jan
1. Zurich
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About the destination: Zurich labours under the misconception that it is nothing more than a sterile banking city – don't believe a word of it. True, Zurich plays home to one of the largest stock exchanges in the world and is the financial motor of Switzerland itself, but step back from the markets and share prices and you'll find an arty, trend-conscious and vibrant city. Just hang in Zurich West for a while. Its former warehouses, viaducts and ship building caverns have been converted into art centres, funky bars and quirky boutiques. Along Langstrasse, the city’s notorious red light district, you’re now as likely to take home a chic handbag crafted by an emerging designer as you are a piece of skirt. Zurich’s character booms from the speakers of the annual Street Parade, a mammoth techno festival that weaves through the city with DJs and minimally-clad dancers on floats. There isn’t a banker’s tie in sight. If there is in the pretty east bank quarter of Niederdorf, it’s loosened. These medieval streets are abuzz with cafés on corners, trendy taprooms and world-class restaurants. It’s easy to while away an afternoon just absorbing its laidback atmosphere, especially in summer when the riverside take on a beach vibe. Winter is special too. Under the spell of snow, the cobbled alleyways, fountains, lakeside promenades and stunning architecture of the Old Town were made for the stroke of an artist’s brush. This is when one of Europe’s best Christmas markets rolls into town and the warming citruses and cinnamons of the glühwein (mulled wine) stalls fill the air. Shoppers will be in their element here at any time of year. Zurich’s flashy side is evident in the upmarket designer boutiques of Bahnhofstrasse, the city’s main shopping drag. But this is no longer a city for the smart set alone; there are plenty of unusual shops to be discovered down hidden streets. Sitting astride the River Limmat and the northern tip of Lake Zurich, Mother Nature certainly smiles down on Switzerland’s biggest city. Architects were courteous in their additions too - just check out the Fraumünster and Grossmünster churches, which face each other across the river. Then, when you’ve had enough of the city’s diverse array of restaurants, first-rate museums and pulsing nightlife, there’s always the nearby Uetliberg mountain or a boat trip on Lake Zurich to enjoy – if only to catch your breath before diving back into the city’s delights again.
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03 Jan
Accommodation
1 Night
03 Jan
Tickets
Zurich Complete Tour
Zurich Complete Tour
2 Entrances ( Adults: 2 )
4.5 hours English 13:00 Tour in English
Non refundable
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04 Jan
Transport from Zurich to Lucerne
Interregio - Interregio2110
08:35 - Zurich Hauptbahnhof
09:25 - Lucerne
50m Nonstop Fare: Standard (Non Flex)
Cabin Class: STANDARD
04 Jan
2. Lucerne
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About the destination: With the Alps and the Lake Lucerne as its backdrop, charming and prosperous Lucerne is a spectacular city. Brightly coloured wall painting, an art form that flourished in the late 16th century, decorate its narrow streets and colourful squares. The city is ideal for boat trips and excursions to Mt. Rigi and Mt. Pilatus. A walk along the river affords a great view of the old city. Two ancient bridges cross the river. The Chapel Bridge is decorated with scenes from Swiss history, and runs by the Water Tower, symbol of the city. The shorter Spreuerbrücke is adorned with Kaspar Megliner’s eerie Dance of Death paintings. Walk by the Altes Rathaus, City Hall, and through the charming squares of Weinmarkt and Hirschenplatz for a taste of authentic Swiss wall painting. For a bird’s-eye view of Lucerne’s dozen or so churches and three mountains, Pilatus, Rigi and Titlus, climb the medieval fortifications with their numerous towers. Don’t miss Das Löwendenkmal, a huge sculpture of a lion carved into the face of a rock dedicated to the Swiss mercenaries of Versailles. Mark Twain dubbed it “the saddest and most compassionate piece of rock on earth”. In the Am Rhyn Haus, next to the Altes Rathaus, you can see an interesting collection of late Picasso works. The combination of tranquil lake and breathtaking snow-capped mountains give Lucerne a special charm which is furthered even more by the medieval old town, famous wooden bridges and beautiful skyline.
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04 Jan
Accommodation
2 Nights
05 Jan
Tickets
Mount Titlis Half-Day Tour
Mount Titlis Half-Day Tour
2 Entrances ( Adults: 2 )
5.5 hours English 12:30 Tour in English
Non refundable
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06 Jan
Transport from Lucerne to Innsbruck
Multiple companies
09:35 - Lucerne
14:45 - Innsbruck Hotting
5h 10m 2 Stops Fare: Standard (Semi Flex)
Interregio
Interregio Interregio - 2115
09:35 - Lucerne
10:25 - Zurich Hauptbahnhof
Cabin Class: STANDARD
15m - Stop in Zurich Hauptbahnhof
RAILJET
RAILJET Railjet - 165
10:40 - Zurich Hauptbahnhof
14:11 - Innsbruck Hbf
Cabin Class: STANDARD
27m - Stop in Innsbruck Hbf
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S S bahn - 6
14:38 - Innsbruck Hbf
14:45 - Innsbruck Hotting
Cabin Class: STANDARD
06 Jan
3. Innsbruck
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About the destination: Innsbruck, provincial capital of Tyrol and fifth largest city in Austria, is the country’s centre of winter activities and occasionally of the world’s alpine interest, having hosted the Winter Olympic Games twice. The Nordkette cable car and an extensive network of mountain paths radiate from Innsbruck, making the stunning surrounding Alps equally accessible for winter skiers and summer hikers. The Altstad is the centre of Innsbruck, and the Goldenes Dachl, Golden Roof, is both the centre of the Altstad and the city’s emblem. The building from the 15th century, is a mixture of Gothic and Baroque, and of course has a golden roof. The frescoes in the interior show scenes from the aristocrat's life of that time. All of the decorations on the current structure are carefully executed replicas. The original reliefs are on permanent display in the Tyrolean State Museum, also known as the Tiroler Landesmuseum. Housed in the building is the Golden Roof Museum which has an exhibition about Emperor Maximilian I and his times, as well as the history of Innsbruck's emblem. Lovers of the Gothic art shouldn’t miss the Tiroler Landesmuseum, its collection includes beautifully coloured, delicately etched stained glass windows, a few altars and paintings and an array of modern works. Maria-Theresien Strasse is Innsbruck's main street and a wonderful place to stroll around or sit at one of the side cafes and watch people go by. At one end there is the Triumphal arch which leads to the old town. Maria-Theresien Strasse is a lovely pedestrian area, with pavement cafés, Baroque architecture, restaurants, and views of the stunning mountains. Innsbruck offers a fairly unique winter holiday proposition, mixing gorgeous mountain scenery with architectural grandeur, and big city buzz with hundreds of shops, restaurants and funky bars.
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06 Jan
Accommodation
2 Nights
07 Jan
Tickets
Tyrolean Folk Show & Dinner
Tyrolean Folk Show & Dinner
2 Entrances ( Adults: 2 )
1.5 hours 20:30 Folk Show + Dinner
Non refundable
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08 Jan
Transport from Innsbruck to Salzburg
AccessRail - 9B8374
08:17 - Innsbruck, Innsbruck Railway station
10:03 - Salzburg, Salzburg Hbf
1h 46m Nonstop
Cabin Class: Economy
08 Jan
4. Salzburg
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About the destination: Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart, lies at the border of Austria and Germany. The Salzach River separated Salzburg’s old and new towns. The old town is impressive and concentrated. It centres around the broad Residenzplatz, and is largely a pedestrian zone. The relatively new town centres around Mirabellplatz and Markartplatz. Salzburg’s impressive hills rise straight out of the old town. The most conspicuous hilltop fortification is the Hohensalzburg, build over the centuries on an ancient Celtic and Roman site, and now the largest fully preserved medieval castle in Europe. For splendour of another sort visit the Schloss Mirabell and its Gardens, located right next to the Salzach River and the Mozarteum University of Music and Arts. The castle was built by an archbishop for his beloved courtesan. You can wander around extravagant rose and flower gardens and marvel at the stone dwarves in the Zwerglgarten. To learn about Mozart and his life, go to his Geburtshaus, Mozart's birth house. The street itself is worth a look, the guild signs and painted wall decorations are much as they were at the time Mozart’s birth. The house exhibits pictures, letters, and stage sets for the various operas Mozart wrote. Protected by forested mountains, Salzburg is a city of enchantment whose voice is expressed in some of the world’s most sublime music, composed by favourite son, Mozart. The age that produced the unrivalled musical genius of Mozart also built the beautiful castles and churches of Salzburg, and spawned a love of music that lives on today in Salzburg’s countless concert series and annual summer festival.
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08 Jan
Accommodation
2 Nights
09 Jan
Tickets
Hallstatt Day Trip
Hallstatt Day Trip
2 Entrances ( Adults: 2 )
5.5 hours English 08:15 General
Non refundable
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10 Jan
Transport from Salzburg to Vienna
Westbahn Management [GmbH] - WEBAMA
08:52 - Salzburg, Salzburg Central Station (train)
11:14 - Vienna, Vienna Hütteldorf (train)
2h 22m Nonstop
Cabin Class: Economy
10 Jan
5. Vienna
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About the destination: Vienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria. It is a beautiful romantic city and famous for its coffee culture and cafes, classical music and concert halls, historical buildings, horse-drawn carriages, and its charming streets. There is a rich cultural diversity in Vienna, and its location at the very heart of Europe makes it also an excellent starting point for travelling around Europe. Vienna an impressing city to visit, the city is dominated by the Ringstrasse, a four kilometer long boulevard which encircles the center of the city. The city is filled with modern conveniences and attractions but blanketed as well with reminders of a great historical and cultural heritage. Excellent museums, palaces, gardens, architectural triumphs, remnants of ancient inhabitants, statuary, and grand cafes blend with trendy shops, excellent restaurants, accessible musical venues, modern museums and sculpture, and upscale hotels to make Vienna a very attractive. The extensive pedestrianized streets of the old city are a delight, lined by beautiful old buildings, populated by the young and old, filled with local shops, boutiques and cafes, and with the unexpected around every turn. The center city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Vienna is history and music, poetry and culture, modernism and tradition, nostalgia and grandeur.
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10 Jan
Accommodation
2 Nights
11 Jan
Tickets
DayTrip to Budapest and Bratislava, two capitals
DayTrip to Budapest and Bratislava, two capitals
2 Entrances ( Adults from 13 to 99 years old: 2 )
14.5 hours 08:00 DayTrip to Budapest and Bratislava, two capitals
Non refundable
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