Alpine Adventure, Bernina & Glacier Express
Alpine Adventure, Bernina & Glacier Express
Alpine Adventure, Bernina & Glacier Express
13 Days Starting in Munich, Germany and ending in Zürich, Switzerland
Visiting: Munich, Linderhof Palace, Innsbruck, Neustift, Bruneck, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Karersee, Bolzano, Glurns, Saint Moritz, Bernina District, Tirano, Lake Como, Turin, Aosta, Martigny, Sion, Täsch, Zermatt, Andermatt, Lucerne, Interlaken, Bern, Zürich
Tour operator:
Tour code:
6060-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 43
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
From:
$3057
$2931 (USD)
Operator discount: -$126
Tour Overview
The breathtaking Alps span the borders of several European countries, and this vacation gives you the opportunity to see the best of the alpine region. This scenic Alpine tour includes overnights in Munich, the Innsbruck area, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Bolzano, St. Moritz, Lake Como, Turin, Täsch, the Lucerne area, and Zurich. Every day you’ll marvel at stunning scenery: lush dairy pastures, picturesque quaint villages, imposing peaks, and enchanting forests. Visit Novacella Abbey in South Tyrol and Cortina d'Ampezzo, home of the 1956 Olympics in the spectacular Italian Dolomites, called the Italian "Rocky Mountains." Take in views of Italy’s Lake Carezza, a small, emerald-green mountain lake, and see the spectacular Austrian and Italian Tyrolean Alps. Discover Switzerland’s Engadine National Park, considered by some to be the world’s most beautiful mountain area with deep-blue lakes and mountain peaks exceeding 12,000 feet; experience beautiful Lake Como, one of Europe’s deepest lakes; car-free Zermatt, a picturesque cluster of rustic chalets beneath the Matterhorn, and much more. But it is not all about alpine scenery; you will also get to know Turin, an Italian city set at the foot of the Alps, and on the included city tour, you’ll discover all the secret treasures the former Italian capital has to offer. In Bavaria, you will visit charming Linderhof Castle, the smallest but maybe the most elegant of King Ludwig’s three fairy-tale castles. One of the highlights of this Alps tour is a memorable trip aboard the Glacier Express from Zermatt to glitzy St. Moritz. From your train windows, marvel at the thundering waterfalls, impressive snow-capped peaks, glacial ice fields, forests, lush meadows, and picture-perfect villages. Passing over hundreds of bridges and through dozens of tunnels, this is Switzerland’s most famous mountain railway along with the journey aboard the Bernina Express from St Moritz to Tirano, Italy. Traveling on the highest railway across the Alps, witness glistening glaciers, stunning mountain streams, and alpine scenery. You will have many opportunities to practice your photographic skills on this amazing Alpine tour designed for savvy travel lovers! It’s a dream vacation!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Munich,Germany
Location: Munich
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Achat Premium Muenchen Sud (or similar)
Meals Included: No Meals
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore this delightful Bavarian capital. This evening, meet up with your Tour Director and travel companions.
Day 2 : Munich,Linderhof Castle,Innsbruck Area,Austria
Location: Munich, Linderhof Palace, Innsbruck
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Bon Alpina (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A fascinating itinerary today. First, see Munich’s most famous square Marienplatz, then head south to visit Linderhof Castle—the smallest of the three Bavarian fairytale palaces commissioned by King Ludwig II and inspired by Louis XIV’s Versailles. The rococo-style Linderhof is surrounded by splendid Italian Renaissance gardens. Continue into Austria through the scenic Inn Valley to Innsbruck to admire its fascinating town center and historic Golden Roof. Today’s Distance: 124 mi/ 200 km
Day 3 : Innsbruck Area,Novacella,Italy,Brunico,Cortina D’Ampezzo
Location: Innsbruck, Neustift, Bruneck, Cortina d'Ampezzo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
As you cross from the Austrian to the Italian Tyrol, witness glorious alpine landscapes as you head to visit Novacella Abbey, a Baroque masterpiece still inhabited by Augustinian monks. Also stop in Brunico, a picturesque town combining international flair with alpine traditions. Feast on breathtaking views as you travel through the splendid Dolomites, UNESCO World Heritage Site, to the celebrated winter resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo. Today’s Distance: 112 mi/ 180 km
Day 4 : Cortina D’Ampezzo,Lake Carezza,Bolzano
Location: Cortina d'Ampezzo, Karersee, Bolzano
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Chrys (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, travel through the spectacular Dolomites, then over Falzarego and Pordoi Passes. Stop at enchanting Lake Carezza to admire its brilliant rainbow hues. Search for the beautiful mermaid who, according to legend, hid here from the romantic pursuits of a powerful wizard. On to Bolzano, home to the famous “Ice Man” from the Bronze Age. Today’s Distance: 81 mi/ 130 km
Day 5 : Bolzano,Glorenza,St. Moritz,Switzerland
Location: Bolzano, Glurns, Saint Moritz
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy the visit to Glorenza, the smallest fortified city in Tyrol and ideally situated where Switzerland, Austria, and Italy meet. Via Tubre Pass, descend into Engadine National Park’s 66 square miles of unspoiled nature with deep blue lakes, airy larch forests that turn golden in the fall, 12,000-foot-high peaks, and quaint villages with characteristic Grisons-style homes. Continue to glamorous St. Moritz, the oldest and most famous winter resort in the world. Today’s Distance: 99 mi/ 160 km
Day 6 : At Leisure In St. Moritz
Location: Saint Moritz
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
A whole day to do as you please in this stylish Swiss spa resort, known for its stunning mountain scenery, hiking opportunities, and superb shopping.
Day 7 : St. Moritz,Bernina Express To Tirano,Italy,Lake Como
Location: Saint Moritz, Bernina District, Tirano, Lake Como
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Lario Mezzegra (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, experience a memorable trip aboard the Bernina Express. Crossing the Alps to Tirano in Italy, this spectacular rail journey takes you to altitudes greater than 7,000 feet. Later, rejoin your motorcoach and head to the shores of Lake Como, Italy’s third-largest lake and one of the deepest in Europe. Today’s Distance by coach: 130 mi/ 210 km
Day 8 : Lake Como,Turin
Location: Lake Como, Turin
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Corso Francia (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Travel through the Po Valley to Turin, birthplace of Fiat automobiles and home to the legendary Holy Shroud. Upon arrival, visit all the major sites with a Local Guide. This evening, consider an optional dinner. Today’s Distance: 168 mi/ 270 km
Day 9 : Turin,Aosta,Martigny,Switzerland,Sion,Täsch
Location: Turin, Aosta, Martigny, Sion, Täsch
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Matterhorn Walliserhof (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A pleasant drive through the Aosta Valley, known as the smallest region in Italy and a popular winter sports area. Enter Switzerland via ancient Martigny and Sion, through one of the Swiss wine-making regions, then head to charming Täsch in the Zermatt area.Today’s Distance: 193 mi/ 310 km
Day 10 : Täsch,Zermatt,Täsch
Location: Täsch, Zermatt, Täsch
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Matterhorn Walliserhof (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Take a short train ride to Zermatt, and spend the entire day in this well-known mountain resort, situated in the shadow of the legendary Matterhorn. Stroll along the narrow, traffic-free streets lined with a variety of shops, cafés, and bars. Enjoy an optional ride on Europe’s highest rack railway to 10,272-foot Gornergrat for breathtaking views of the Alps.
Day 11 : Täsch,Glacier Express Train To Andermatt,Lucerne Area
Location: Täsch, Andermatt, Lucerne
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Drei Koenige (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, another highlight of your tour: the world-renowned Glacier Express. Board Switzerland’s most famous mountain railway, which passes over hundreds of bridges and through dozens of tunnels to give unique panoramic views of the Swiss Alps and surrounding valleys, forests, alpine meadows, rushing streams, and picture-perfect villages. Ride the legendary Glacier Express, then rejoin your motorcoach for the descent into the dramatically different landscape of the lovely Lucerne area. Today’s Distance by coach: 137 mi/ 220 km
Day 12 : Lucerne Area,Interlaken,Berne,Zurich
Location: Lucerne, Interlaken, Bern, Zürich
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Zuri by Fassbind (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cross Brünig Pass and continue to Interlaken. Along the way, take photos of the Jungfrau massif with its three legendary peaks: Jungfrau, Mönch, and Eiger. Travel through some of the country’s best farmland to the Swiss capital, Berne, where sightseeing includes the bear park and the Federal Palace. Then, continue to Zurich. Today’s Distance: 162 mi/ 260 km
Day 13 : Zurich
Location: Zürich
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Fully Guided
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Internal Flights
Only applicable on tours featuring internal / on tour / intra-vacation flights
UNESCO Sites
Old City of Berne|Rhaetian Railway in the Albula / Bernina Landscapes|The Dolomites
Meals
Buffet breakfasts daily, 4 dinners
Accommodation
NH Muenchen Messe
Set in a modern building with a striking mirrored entrance, this modest 253-room hotel is located in the Zamdorf area of the city with excellent public transport links. Contemporary style guest rooms are decorated with lime-green feature walls and smart furniture, flat screen TVs and a pillow menu are standard. A selection of European and regional cuisine is served in the restaurant and the stylish lobby bar serves wine, cocktails, beer and soft drinks with an outdoor terrace for warmer months. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout and there is also a compact fitness center.
Bon Alpina
The Bon Alpina hotel is located in the middle of the village Igls, only a few walking minutes from the ski lifts of the Olympic ski area Patscherkofel and only 6 kilometers from the city of Innsbruck.
B&B Hotel Cortina Passo Tre Croci
This modern hotel is situated on a picturesque Alpine pass high up in the Dolomite mountains just over a quarter of a mile from Misurina Lake and the centre of Cortina D'Ampezzo, the Queen of the Dolomites. It is fully air-conditioned and features a restaurant/bar with Free Wi-Fi internet access available throughout the property. All guest rooms have a modern, sophisticated design and are all equipped with a safe, a mini fridge, a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and a hairdryer.
Four Points by Sheraton Bolzano
The Four Points by Sheraton is set next to the Bolzano convention center and has 189 large ari-conditioned rooms, fully equipped with satellite TV, Free Wi-Fi, desk and a bathroom furnished with hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. A delicious breakfast is served every morning and the bar offers signature cocktails and a choice of local or imported beers. Pario restaurant has a large selection of menus for a traditional culinary experience in Bolzano, while at Bistro 35 the flavors of the typical cuisine of Alto Adige can be tried as well as international dishes. There is an indoor heated pool, a relax area, sauna and steam bath and the 7th Heaven Beauty & Wellness is located on 7th floor of the hotel.
B&B Hotel Bolzano
Make yourself at home in one of the 100 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily. Situated in the south of the city, just a 10 minute drive away from the center of Bolzano.
Hotel Baeren
The Bären Hotel is a 3-star hotel in St. Moritz with 60 rooms.
B&B Como City Center
"The B&B Como City Center is located in the heart of the city, in a strategic position that allows guests to reach both Lake Como and all major attractions such as the Cathedral and the Basilica of Saint Abbondio, in just a few minutes on foot.
Each elegantly refurbished guest room is climatised, has an in-room safe, a 40-inch Smart TV with international channels, and is designed to meet all needs of travelers. Free Wi-Fi- internet access is available throughout the property. A shop is available in the lobby, selling drinks, snacks, ready meals, and a selection of ready-made cocktails. "
Holiday Inn Corso Francia
A 130-room modern hotel with spacious common areas. There is a 24-hour mini-gym on site, an airy restaurant and a lobby bar. The old city center is a short ride away from the metro station located opposite the property and there is easy access to the main motorway. Turin Sandro Pertini Airport is only 25 km away.
Hotel Taescherhof
Drei Koenige
The Garni Hotel Drei Koenige is situated in the heart of Lucerne and offers comfortable and spacious rooms with all the amenities of a three star hotel. The quiet location as well as the uniqueness of the art nouveau building makes your stay to a special experience. Many sightseeing places, the train station and the old town are close by. Besides, for the best start into the day a rich breakfast buffet is expecting you.
Zuri by Fassbind
Hotel Zuri was completely reconstructed in 2017 by the famous architects Gigon & Guyer who shaped the skyline of the new Zuri West district. All 167 rooms offer a modern design with a unique "Zurich touch" and there is a restaurant, a bar and fitness centre with a sauna. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the hotel and a business corner with a printer is featured in the lobby.
Check out our Q&As
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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What is the maximum group size?
Usually max 43 people
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 5 years or above
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1961
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.
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Low Deposit
Cosmos requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cosmos charges.
Up to 65 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 64 days before tour starts: Forfeit 20% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.