"Visiting Hallstatt, Austria. It was our first Rick Steves trip, and it lived up to everything we had hear about them.A wonderful itinerary, lovely people, small group, lots of free time, which I especially appreciated. Wonderful tour with great balance of historical lessons and outdoor beauty. Signed up in 2019 for 2020, again in 2020 for 2021 and then in 2021 for 2022! We rode a train up from the Lauterbrunnen valley to Wengen. "We loved Hallstatt--the private boat ride for an introduction to the area, the old-world hotel, and the winding "back streets"--just so relaxing and unique.". All three are "WOW's". Salzburg is a perfect town for a walking tour, and that's how we'll spend our morning: strolling under the wrought-iron signs of the Getreidegasse, going Baroque at the Salzburg Cathedral, and exploring the Mirabell Gardens. Upon arrival in Frankfurt, Germany our deluxe motorcoach awaits us. Would have preferred staying in Hallstatt not other side of lake. She was so organized, knowledgeable & able to keep the entire group on task with ease. Webuniversity of st andrews medicine entry requirements. There were some good moments and some not so good moments. "When Tara sent a short video of Rhys saying"I love you Rick Steves" and Rick sent a reply back to Rhys. Starting in Cologne, along Germany's mighty Rhine River, your Rick Steves guide will make this region's history and culture come alive in royal Munich, fairy-tale Neuschwanstein, Baroque Salzburg, stately Vienna, relaxing Baden-Baden, the cut-glass Alps of the Swiss Berner Oberland, and beautiful Lake Hallstatt with plenty of breathtaking scenery along the way. "Probably meeting a very friendly, kind man at a schnapps bar in Salzburg. All our stops were equally well worth it, with a nice mix of fun, beautiful scenery, fascinating history, and great food and friends. Our guide, Andrea, was cheerful, organized, interesting/informative and did her best to adapt to covid protocols. WebVisit Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. A close second was the boat ride on Lake Hallstatt. Biggest need would be to have WIFi on the traveling bus. "That's hard to pin point, but, I guess it was our stay in Murren, Switzerland. "Definitely when the Swiss Alps came into full view for the first time. WebThe total driving time for this itinerary would be about 5 hours 30 minutes with a total distance of approx. This morning we'll make our way to postcard-pretty Lake Hallstatt. Every view looked like a postcard. Great itinerary, great fellow travelers, great tour guide. We checked into our hotel and went to our room. WebDaily Itinerary Day 1: Travel to Germany Climb aboard for our overnight flight across the Atlantic Ocean. A close second was approaching Lauterbrunnen valley. Our tour guide as well as the city tour guides were all excellent and we learned so much and traveled with a small group of like minded people. Saw a lot, not terribly rushed. But most unusual experience would have been up in the Swiss Alps.". "Switzerland landscapes, waterfalls & mountain ranges were truly breathtaking.". Of course, this can change depending on the route you are From the back of the cathedral he sang an aria. We had a great trip! Our guide, Andrea Wolf, was very knowledgeable, very pleasant, and very considerate of all of the guests under her care. It goes by fast, then you look back and wonder how did we do all those things! I felt that there was a good balance of group activities and personal time to explore. Our primary guide Matty had to leave our tour and take over another tour, the apprentice guide Thomas took over and was fantastic. The total driving distance from Austria to Switzerland is 372 miles or 599 kilometers. The total straight line flight distance from Austria to Switzerland is 252 miles. This is equivalent to 406 kilometers or 219 nautical miles. Your trip begins in Austria. It ends in Switzerland. WebClimb aboard for our overnight flight across the Atlantic Ocean. The local guides were also good. Such a beautiful little village". My main regret was that we didnt have more time in Vienna,I felt that we really didnt do it justicepartly due to time constraints but also because as our last stop, I think the whole group was kind of exhausted! Have been on tours where things were scheduled so tightly, sometimes there was very little time to explore on our own. "Being in the Swiss Alps and hiking from Murren to a little farm house! The Northern Lights tour departs at approximately 9 PM from Oct 1 - Mar 14, and 10 PM from Sep 1 - Sep 30 & Mar 15 - Apr 15. Switzerland Austria itinerary 7 days Day 1: Arrive in Vienna. The tour has great variety of history, culture, time in nature, social time with tour group, contemplative time at Austrian concentration camp. Once tour started, it was very good. "The town of Murren in Switzerlands Alps was a wow moment of our tour which was jaw dropping and beautiful. "Our time in Murren was breathtaking. Other than that, I loved every place the tour took us. "There were several, but we attended a choir performance at a church in Hallstatt that was one of those spur-of-the moment, little nuggets you can't plan for. Europe 10 Day Trip to Germany Austria Switzerland Itinerary Use it every day to get discounts and deals at places to shop around town from restaurant deals, hotel deals, movie tickets, and more. Web14 days in Germany, Austria & Switzerland Itinerary. Sleep on Lake Hallstatt. Our yummy fondue dinner in Murren was such a delight as well.". The visibility at Schilthorn was zero. Loved Muerren. Thats it wait for 14 working days to process your Visa and get it once approved. Long-term Visa: Visa for more than 90 days Visit. The tour was extremely well organized and contained a great balance of "programmed" time versus "independent" time. ", This trip is a wonderful overview of the three countries. WebDani Klein founded YeahThatsKosher in 2008 as a global kosher restaurant & travel resource for the Jewish community. Spend two weeks extensively exploring some of Europe's most beautiful landscapes. For me personally, Lake Hallstatt. Spend a free afternoon communing with Mother Nature on foot or by boat or hike up to one of the world's oldest salt mines before tonight's dinner together. FABULOUS! In case you wish to book pre- or post-tour hotel accommodations, the contact information for the tour's first and last hotels is included in your tour confirmation email, as well as in the Itinerary section of your tour account. I could go on and on!". The rest of the day is all yours to loiter in the thin air, find your way back down to Mrren, explore more of the magnificent mountains on your own, or ride a narrow-gauge railway up the other side of the valley to Kleine Scheidegg near the majestic Eiger and Jungfrau peaks. 2000 year old Roman ruins in Trier. Today we'll drive toward Vienna, stopping en route to visit the thought-provoking Mauthausen concentration camp memorial, where we'll learn about the Holocaust and lessons of 19331945. I will not do another summer tour with Rick Steves unless that is addressed. I loved his sense of humor, the many surprises that he had for us, his interaction with our bus driver, (Big John), and he kept the bus rides from being boring by telling stories about his personal life or history of the places that we saw along the bus route. No bus. Henri, our bus driver is a skilled driver and was willing to engage with our group. Stay in Zurich for 3-4 days Day 6: Zurich to Bern day trip Day 7: Zurich to Lucerne day trip Austria Itinerary 5 days The whole experience was unexpected and truly incredible. She kept us on schedule ( German promptness) , selected excellent restaurants, and even adjusted our trip to the top of the Alps for the day with the best weather. Breakfast is provided, but there are no group activities today. Great guide, terrific group, fantastic experiences! I loved the whole experience. I would define the tour as very active, by choice. We had a terrific time on our 2 week tour through Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Andrea was an excellent guide - informative, knowledgeable, very upbeat, and organized. Trains from Austria to Switzerland Day trains: Railjet Xpress High-speed Railjet Xpress trains connect Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck and several other Austrian towns to Zurich, Budapest, Munich and Prague. To reach Switzerland, we recommend the route via Innsbruck as it's more scenic than the one through Munich. It's a breeze to reach Vienna's airport by train, bus or taxi. Most days are moderate to strenuously paced with 28 miles of walking, including hilly terrain and lots of stairs. Our second RSE tour, the GAS itinerary and collection of tour mates were all fantastic. We had a fantastic guide and he made what was already a wonderful tour outstanding! We had a great time with all 28 people on our trip. Salzburg and Hallstatt were also highlights. I enjoyed getting to know other tour members and making some life long friends. We had not been to many of the places we visited on this tour. "There were so many but if I had to chose it would be staying in Murren and doing the hikes and taking the gondola up to Schilthorn and doing the trill walk at Birg.". The hotels and restaurants we used were top notch and made for a wonderful overall experience! This pleasantly-paced yet interesting itinerary will begin in Munich and take you from Bavaria into Austria, a Mecca of classical music, amazing Alpine views and Call us at 1-800-955-1925 to take advantage of these limited-time savings. Simply put it was the best vacation I've ever had. It was great to learn about Thomas'perspective on growing up and living in what was East Berlin and being able to teach him some of our American idioms. Increase additional days in Salzburg, Halstatt, and Vienna. Our room balcony overlooking the alps had a magnificent view. Auf Wiedersehen! "The depth of the peaceful silence in Murren, the stunning views of the mountains, the town, the cows nothing like anything I had previously experienced. Loved the town & salt mine.". "My favorite moments was the time spent in Mrren, Lake Hallstatt and the Open air museum in the Black Forrest. The scenery was absolutely incredible. Great for History lovers Classical music fans Hikers & walkers Itinerary Focus Active Group Size: Small Group - 24 max Traveler's Age 65+, 50 - 64, 36 - 49 Flights & Transport Ground transport included Start City Trier End City Vienna Really exceptional itinerary that mixed smaller sites with big attractions and ample free time with group activities. Being able to stay in Murren as long as we did was a definite plus. I come from German immigrant farmers and there were so many similarities to my family farm. Perfect amount of group vs. on your own time. The view from our hotel in Murren was Incredible. This tour was fantastic! people were all great. It was not what I expected. "Riding into the Lauterbrunnen Valley. From the beauty of the Bavaria mountains, to the vibrant colors of flowers in Berner Overland, to the thundering water at Trummelbach Falls, the mountains in Switzerland, it was just so WOW seeing God's glory.". WebVisit Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Baden Baden was my birthday, and we had fun celebrating with a picnic lunch in an amazing garden. The group became like a "family". I still have a hard time believing it was real! Swimming for free at the local sports center after our hike was perfect, and listening to a late evening rainstorm from our bedroom window lulled me to sleep.". Best things to do in Magdeburg, Berlin, Nuremberg, Munich, Vienna, Salzburg, Zurich, Bern, Interlaken, Freiburg im Breisgau, Stuttgart, and Frankfurt are: Brandenburg Gate, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Schloss Neuschwanstein, and Old Town. "Even though it was very foggy most of the time were at the Schilthorn I will still say the time spent in the Alps. I loved my Best of Germany, Austria & Switzerland tour! The tour meals were excellent. The rest of the day is yours to stroll around Germany's most livable city, soak up some culture at its world-class museums, or rent a bike to pedal the car-free paths of the English Garden and Isar River. Our tour was AWESOME. I cant stop telling my friends how awesome a Rick Steves tour is! Vienna showed me it's nice to be "King".". Tour Questions? Our guide, Hans was great, the fellow tourists were great. Sleep in Cologne. As usual, the Rick Steves' guides are the best. This has to be the most beautiful place on earth! A fun mix of education, scheduled activities, and free time. Here's what you'll see and do on our Germany, Austria & Switzerland tour: Fine print: You are responsible for the cost of your drinks and free-time sightseeing. We'll begin our day with a walking tour of Cologne, tracing the city's Roman origins and cultural rise to Germany's religious center in the Middle Ages. Hiking in the Alps was a bucket list item and it did not disappoint.". "Mrren was my favorite stop. We suggest arriving a day or two before your tour begins to allow ample time to get over jet lag and be well-rested for the first few days of your tour. Better than anyone else in the business. "Each day had wow moments, and too many highlights to pick a best. My daughter said, "Alaska is Washington (state) on steroids, Switzerland is Alaska on steroids!"". I felt the balance between guided tours and free time to explore museums and hike on our own was perfect. Wandering along the paths from village to village, stopping to pick up fresh cheese and sausage - just perfect!". This pleasantly-paced yet interesting itinerary will begin in Munich and take you from Bavaria into Austria, a Mecca of classical music, amazing Alpine views and pinot noir wines. "Going to Hallstatt, Austria was my favorite part of our trip. It is such a unique and wonderful area. "Waking in Mrren that 1st morning, opening my curtains and seeing all the snow! The concentration camp visit at the Mauthausen Memorial was beyond sobering.". Absolutely beautiful.". 520 km. I described the Lauterbrunnen Valley as Yosemite on steroids during our 2019 trip. And the alphorn and accordion player concert with a view of the alps was just perfect! Although I know we were warned about it the bus ride to Munich seemed long. And the thrill walk was really fun!". We were excited about this itinerary. We're already planning our next Rick Steves tour! WebTour Description. Strenuous walking: 28 miles throughout the day with lots of hills, stairs, and uneven terrain. The views everywhere we looked were just breathtaking. And I know Eris worked hard to calculate the best possible time to be there and it worked!". "Waking up to the Alps on our first morning in Switzerlandthen seeing them from our gondola later that day". Hans de Kiefte was outstanding as our guide and everyone in our tour group seemed to get along very well. Tour Grindelwald and Interlaken from Lucerne. Moderate walking: 26 miles throughout the day with some hills and stairs. "Each destination was very different and special. I am glad I took the extra day as recommended by RS tour so I was stressed, but not worried about making it to Trier in time for tour. B: 3 days if you plan to visit all the villages in Lauterbrunnen valley. Bus: 5 hours. The rainy days put a drain on a lot of the adventures that I was looking forward to and did not occur. We went to palaces and castles, rode subways and funiculars and trams, had a boat ride and hiked in the Alps. 1-800-935-2620. Your afternoon is free to explore another world-class museum or two, or to slow down and enjoy sipping a coffee in the city where Europe's caf scene was born. Excellent tour, well organized, experienced tour guide that seamlessly handled the logistics so we could enjoy every day of our trip and maximize our time. "When I opened the drapes in Murren and it was snowing!". WebDani Klein founded YeahThatsKosher in 2008 as a global kosher restaurant & travel resource for the Jewish community. The rule of 'No Grumps' was adhered to, but the lack of AC meant I had 2-3 decent nights of rest, the remaining was very sweaty near sleepless nights on very hot days. RS did a good job of keeping members up to date prior to leaving US, Covid Protical's, etc. She gave history behind every place we were visiting. Day 14 Thu, 28 May 2020 Vienna. Andrea is an amazing tour guide, extremely knowledgeable and a genuinely nice person. "Several wow moments, but hiking in the Swiss Alps and experiencing the majesty of nature was a key one.". ", Great hotels; great bus driver; amazing locations. Though we had to switch from the main guide to the apprentice guide Thomas. "Each new venue was a "wow" because I thought hotels, natural beauty, information presented couldn't get any better than the venue we were at - - but they did, every one!". The people we met in Germany, Switzerland and Austria were so friendly and I have never seen so much bread in all my life. They sounded like wind chimes!". Click here to post a comment. Accessibility Information Skip Navigation. Excellent tour guide, traveled with a relatively small group that made me feel comfortable traveling solo, and enjoyed seeing sites without being pressured to buy stuff. I could sleep with my windows open and hear the cow bells in the distance. Sleep in Vienna. Just wow". RS Tours take you to your hotel in the Swiss Alps that takes 2 gondolas to arrive, you know you're in a special place.". We stayed 3 extra nights and there is still more I want to do in Vienna. Reasonably well organized. Exchange a day in Berlin or Munich for an additional day trip or two so you can see both the city highlights and more of the region. All of this can be done in a 10 food fantastic as always. The local tour guides are great, the love for their countries shone through. Our guide, the bus driver, the locations. The lodgings, food, guides, etc., were all very good. "Standing atop Schilthorn Pit Gloria and soaking in the majestic views.". "The Swiss Alps were even more incredible than I had hoped. We didn't get great weather but it cleared up enough to get some good views of the peaks.". We loved the itinerary of this trip. We loved riding on the big tour bus with plenty of room for us each to have our own seat. The view from our room was beautiful & the town quaint & fun to wander. We had been in Murren 2 weeks before and enjoyed glorious weather and great hiking. The views were spectacular (it was impossible to take a bad picture) and hearing the cow bells (more cowbell) as we hiked with mountains in the backdrop was majestic. He was fun, knowledgeable, and kept the group entertained. 14 days in Germany, Austria & Switzerland We'll start our day with a scenic drive to a nearby luge course for a ride on a tiny sled with wheels (weather permitting) before our arrival at the Black Forest Open-Air Museum. Americans in particular need to get it the cost of Facism and Totalitarianism. "The southern Bavaria countryside and the scenery near Neuschwanstein. The skilled driver and tour guides were THE best, the scenery & tours were amazing. Sleep in Salzburg. "Driving into Hallstatt & seeing the view of a hidden village. We have already started talking about which places we want to go back and visit again. 3. Hello, This is my first post to the Rick Steves travel forum. No bus. A quarter of a century after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Berlin is a vibrant mix of glitz and grit, brimming with world-class art This was our first experience with a group tour, and we found it to be an excellent balance of great education and leadership from our guide, Thomas, and local guides, as well as ample free time to explore on our own. Eris (our tour guide) was organized, personable, knowledgeable, helpful and humorous (even though she said Germans have no sense of humor!). fellow travelers were very friendly. Credits to Klook. Day 16 Sat, 30 May 2020 Arrive in Bangalore. hear the power of the rushing water. Everyone there clapped. Sleep with street noise and no (or weak) air conditioning. Amazingly, beautiful! the sites were fantastic. This was my 1st RS tour. Bus: 4 hours. Staying in Murren was even more amazing. Although only for a few minutes it was stunning! I thoroughly enjoyed this tour- a lot of variety and incredible beauty. The mixture of planned activities with personal explorations is what sells us on your tours. Johnny, our bus driver, got us safely where we needed to go. For COVID-19 Travel and RS Tours information, February 27, 2023 new bill passed in nj for inmates 2022 No Comments . Best things to do in Magdeburg, Berlin, Nuremberg, Munich, Vienna, Salzburg, Zurich, Bern, Interlaken, Freiburg im Breisgau, We loved our time in the Alps. I would have liked to have spent more time in Baden Baden but dont know how you would have done that since I wouldnt have wanted time to have been taken from anywhere else. If you shorten your stay in either city, a HOHO bus tour is a great way to quickly see the sights! It was a great time from day one to day 14. Strenuous walking: 28 miles throughout the day with lots of hills, stairs, and uneven terrain. Being able to hike into the Alps from the hotel was worth the price of the whole trip. The itinerary and the experiences we had were so much fun. It was a bit larger group than I expected (28 if I recall correctly), but that wasn't a problem. Terms of Service | Privacy, Best of Germany, Austria & Switzerland in 14 Days Tour 2023. 10 Day Germany and Austria Itinerary Day 1: Munich Highlight: Patricks parents flight landed late morning Munich time, so we met them at the airport, dropped their luggage off at our place, and then headed out to get lunch. More free elective time needed. There was a few things I didn't care for but it was all part of the experience. Our experiences seeing new places and meeting new people (both on and off the tour) was fantastic. "Switzerland was probably the biggest 'wow' for me. We'll end our day with an orientation walk through the historic center, and share a "Welcome to Austria" dinner together. "Probably Mrren, Switzerland - the gondolas, the hiking, the gasp-around-every-corner it was hard to beat!". be sure to keep it on the tour.". We were very excited to be able to take the tour, after having our scheduled trip cancelled in 2020 due to Covid. Let's begin the day with a thrilling ride up the gondola lift to the top of the Schilthorn at 10,000 feet. ", It was a good combination of culture, local lore, history, and fun, "Hiking the Swiss Alps was the most fun ever!!!!". I think there could be a week long immersive tour for Vienna and another for Salzburg. She was very knowledgeable, organized, and had a great personality. from $2,525 pp . This is a very active tour! Sleep in Cologne. Tour Grindelwald and Interlaken from Lucerne. Eliminate Trier, Baden-Baden. Like all tours, there was at least one town we visited that we loved and never even through about visiting. Our tour guide, Thomas, was wonderful. Business Visa: Professionals traveling for work purposes. And Knowledgeable! This was a repeat tour for me, with my 'first time on a tour' husband. Light to strenuous walking (your choice). Looking out at the mountain vistas every morning was a real treat.". Our trip was extremely enjoyable with fantastic exposures to the scenery of Switzerland, southern Germany, and Austria. He is passionate about traveling the world, good kosher food / restaurants, social media & the web, technology, hiking, strategy games, and spending time with his friends & family. Bravo Iris and Francis! One month prior to the tour departure, you'll find the directions to your first tour hotel and a complete list of hotels where we'll be staying in the Documents section of your tour account. It was AMAZING, our favorite part.". "It has to be the Alps because it is hard to imagine that it really could be as beautiful as it is. There he told us of the rooms acoustics and had us go to the alter. everything that i have come to expect from a rs tour. We enjoyed the variety of this trip, visiting both larger cities as well as smaller countryside towns. Also the visit to the Third Man Museum in Vienna was way too long and the local guide there was very eccentric to say the least. another great Rick Steves tour! Some history and art, paintings at all the museums. We did have a lot of cloudy/rainy days but our tour guide Hans was terrific in keeping us laughing and having a good time! I could have listened to him all day!". Our guide, Tara, was outstanding in every way and made sure that we had the best experience possible. I found all the information regarding transportation in Murren confusing but he helped tremendously in that regard. Since we all wore our masks religiously on the bus and around any gatherings one has to guess where the Covid infection started. Our whole group connected with her! Outstanding sites visited, tour guide, fellow tourists and bus driver. Our two week tour was wonderful. 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