All of our tours have been amazing and this one was no exception. Bus: 5 hours. 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. The mixture of planned activities with personal explorations is what sells us on your tours. 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. 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. Michael in Munich was incredible! All my expectations were met and even exceeded in many instances. Have been on tours where things were scheduled so tightly, sometimes there was very little time to explore on our own. It didn't matter that the concert was cancelled because the tour exceeded expectations. 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. Like all tours, there was at least one town we visited that we loved and never even through about visiting. The overall itinerary was diverse and well planned, would eliminate Baden Baden.if possible would add another day in Salzburg. We were a little nervous about pandemic issues but everything went very smoothly. WebVisit Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. I have celiac disease and can not eat gluten. Let's begin the day with a thrilling ride up the gondola lift to the top of the Schilthorn at 10,000 feet. We enjoyed the trip very much but if we do another in the future will probably focus on those with less travel time / more time to explore the destinations. To be taken thousands of feet up a sheer rock cliff in a cable car, to look DOWN on people riding parasails, to be face to face with the Alps (and their sadly receding glaciers), to hear the never ending roar of water flowing down the mountain faces in the night, and to stand on the peak of one of those mountains and have a 360 degree view of the worldjust WOW.". 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. The scenery was absolutely incredible. Our tour guide Andrea was just fantastic. I'm an amateur photographer and I've wanted to photograph there forever. I could actually feel my stress melting away as we sailed through the calm waters and beautiful scenery. He gave us many options for things to do once we got to our destination. Use it every day to get discounts and deals at places to shop around town from restaurant deals, hotel deals, movie tickets, and more. Sleep in Cologne. First - hiking through the Swiss Alps during our stay at Murren. We saw many interesting places and had some great experiences. "Overall speaking for my husband and me Switzerland. Our group of fellow travelers were wonderful and kind! I loved our GAS tour. Andrea is an amazing tour guide, extremely knowledgeable and a genuinely nice person. I never knew how beautiful Germany was. 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. 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. 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. 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. got to see all the sights listed & more. "Driving into Hallstatt & seeing the view of a hidden village. I cant stop telling my friends how awesome a Rick Steves tour is! I really enjoyed traveling with this group of people and especially our guide, Hans. Such a cool and unexpected surprise! Munich was grand fun - loved the local guide, Brigetta. I described the Lauterbrunnen Valley as Yosemite on steroids during our 2019 trip. "Perhaps the luge ride and the over all scenery in Murren". She had, at least me, back in the groove of traveling with an empty tank and on-time! ", "Lake Halstaf (?) Increase additional days in Salzburg, Halstatt, and Vienna. It was not what I expected. "The southern Bavaria countryside and the scenery near Neuschwanstein. The tour guide, Hans, was fantastic as well. The GAS tour was an interesting mix of castles, beautiful mountains, interesting history and great food. This was an amazing tour. Click here to post a comment. ", outstanding itinerary, very professional guides great group of fellow travelers, "When I found out that joining a Rick Steves Tour was a little like joining a cult. Our guide, Ruby, went above and beyond to make sure everyone was getting what they wanted out of experience. Sleep in Vienna. I enjoyed everywhere we went". "Mrren was my favorite stop. "The location of the hotel in Switzerland was amazing. We were able to go on the Mary's Bridge. RS members are very like minded making it great fun to spend free time in a small group of new friends. Everything about this tour was perfect. Well spaced out and planned with stops and durations, felt like really maximized our time. Life Changing. Great itinerary, great fellow travelers, great tour guide. The cities we visited were interesting. (That's an inside joke our tour and Hans will laugh at). We'll begin our day in sophisticated Vienna with a trip to the Third Man Museum for a fascinating look at the city's post-WWII history. We loved the variety of experiences of the tour. The itinerary and the experiences we had were so much fun. "Hiking the North Face trail in Switzerland on a beautiful sunny day, and then finishing the day with a beer on a terrace in Gimmelwald.". Germany Austria Switzerland France are all located in central Europe and are all quite close so they make a tidy little driving route. We had a terrific time on our 2 week tour through Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. 14 days in Germany, Austria and Switzerland First trip to Europe and will fly into Frankfurt. Our tour guide, Iris, was fantastic. The skilled driver and tour guides were THE best, the scenery & tours were amazing. 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. "I think my favorite "wow" moment was in the Swiss Alps. WebA great journey! The fall colors were a great bonus.". So beautiful. Moderate walking: 26 miles throughout the day with some hills and stairs. I felt the balance between guided tours and free time to explore museums and hike on our own was perfect. One noticeable difference between this and our first tour (2015) was the caliber of local guides, which in this instance really added to the overall quality and content of the tour. Good mixture of big cities and small beautiful town and our fellow travelers were both fun and interesting. The accommodations and meals were all fantastic. I researched all the things to do ( I had a long time to do it!) Dont leave this attraction out of your Switzerland We saw very few people on this hike. I would have to say that our gondola trip to Schilthorn on a beautiful clear sunny morning was the top "WOW" moment. Iris is the most phenomenal tour guide and we had the luxury of also having Francis as Iris' assistant and he could not have been the more perfect addition to our experience. Eliminate Trier, Baden-Baden. Duration: 8 Days; Then, spend the rest of your day savouring the sights, sounds and smells of Munichs Christmas market a dazzling display of twinkling lights, carols and a magnificent Christmas tree. We thoroughly enjoyed all of the experiences on our tour and the friends & memories made along the way made this a great trip. Today's drive is a good time to catch up on your trip journal, listen to music, curl up with a good book, or just sit back and enjoy views of pristine mountains and sparkling lakes. Day 14 Thu, 28 May 2020 Vienna. Best things to do in Magdeburg, Berlin, Nuremberg, Munich, Vienna, Salzburg, Zurich, Bern, Interlaken, Freiburg im Breisgau, "Neuschwanstein Castle was the reason we booked this particular tour and it did not disappoint. The group all got along very well and we all enjoyed ourselves. WebClimb aboard for our overnight flight across the Atlantic Ocean. All of the stops were great places. Such a beautiful little village". 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. tara & ruby were fantastic directors, but i have never had a bad director on a rs tour. Business Visa: Professionals traveling for work purposes. Going up in the gondolas and seeing how green was the grass. Our guide Iris was just great, other tour members were friendly and fun, and the trip itinerary was great. No bus. The whole room teared up! 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! Day 12 Tue, 26 May 2020 Salzburg -> Hallstat -> Salzburg. Our balcony view of the Swiss Alps and the cows with their bells in Murren. everything that i have come to expect from a rs tour. We'll meet at 4 p.m. at our hotel in Cologne for a "Welcome to Germany" meeting. We spent time in Bacharach before the tour, and I highly recommend the area. So beautiful.". ", Hans our guide did an excellent job despite a diverse group and the added stress of Covid requirements. Murren was stunning, & I truly loved the surprise Alp horn & music before dinner. I come from German immigrant farmers and there were so many similarities to my family farm. Eris (our tour guide) was organized, personable, knowledgeable, helpful and humorous (even though she said Germans have no sense of humor!). She has such a fun personality and sense of humor. "Salzburg, walking through an arch and seeing the old town and castle above.". Also all the Roman history of Trier: the museum and the baths. Very organized, exceeded my expectations. were just so vibrant. Meals: In Flight Day 2: Arrive in Frankfurt / Night Watchmans Tour Upon arrival in Frankfurt, Germany our deluxe motorcoach awaits us. Donald was an excellent tour guide, very patient, helpful and organized. To find photos, where to stay, other places to Although I know we were warned about it the bus ride to Munich seemed long. "The Lauterbrunnen Valley is more beautiful than I imagined and impossible to appreciate without being there. We got lucky with perfect weather. And I know Eris worked hard to calculate the best possible time to be there and it worked!". The places we went were all very interesting and beautiful. Really exceptional itinerary that mixed smaller sites with big attractions and ample free time with group activities. Another great tour! 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. This morning we'll witness the roaring, thundering, crashing, splashing display of nature's awesome power in Trmmelbach Falls a series of subterranean waterfalls that plunge hundreds of feet into darkness behind the valley's cliffs. 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. My first look at the mountains was OMG. Everyone was happy crying from that.". 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. highly educational and enjoyable. Small group size was a big plus. 1-800-935-2620. We loved Baden Baden, Salzburg and Lake Hallstatt. I thoroughly enjoyed this tour- a lot of variety and incredible beauty. "Riding into the Lauterbrunnen Valley. We went to palaces and castles, rode subways and funiculars and trams, had a boat ride and hiked in the Alps. This tour was fantastic! I love love our guide Thomas!! It was AMAZING, our favorite part.". "Visiting Hallstatt, Austria. "Standing atop Schilthorn Pit Gloria and soaking in the majestic views.". Amazing how they built those on sheer cliffs -- what a challenge! This morning's drive takes us to the Mosel River and the mighty Burg Eltz Europe's oldest castle still in use as a residence where we'll tour the complex and experience firsthand how lords and ladies lived 500 years ago. The pace of the tour with planned activities and free time was outstanding! 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 Tour Questions? We especially loved our hotel which offered a front-row view of the Munch, Eiger, and Jungfrau off our private Deck.". But being a nature lover, I keep coming back to the views of the Alps from our hotel in Murren. "Murren Switzerland was very special both views and cows with bells!". 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. Our tour guide Iris and her assistant Francis contributed to it in so many ways, they were the greatest. The 9 Best Castle Tours to Take in GermanyNeuschwanstein Castle. Always at the top of every list of castles to see in Germany, Neuschwanstein is packed full of tourists nearly all the time.Hohenzollern Castle. The House of Hohenzollern was the last royal house in power before the monarchy was abolished completely after the First Wold War.Hohenschwangau. Schloss Augustusburg Brhl. No bus. We are hooked on RS Tours! 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. Visitor Visa: To Visit any family member or friends, Visitor Visa is used. "This is a hard one as there were many 'wow" moments for me. Tour and hotel staff members were kind and friendly. In addition to the scheduled tour activities, we love the free time to explore on our own. "Waking in Mrren that 1st morning, opening my curtains and seeing all the snow! Most days are moderate to strenuously paced with 28 miles of walking, including hilly terrain and lots of stairs. "The Lauterbrunnen Valley was one of the more impressive places Ive ever been in my life. Americans in particular need to get it the cost of Facism and Totalitarianism. "In Switzerland, looking out my window and seeing the Monch, Eiger, and Jungfrau gleaming in the sun, as well as our cable car ride up to the Schlithorn, and doing the "Thrill Walk". Name should be "A Taste of" Exhausting as is. This is a very active tour! We believe that we received fair value for what we paid. Mix and Tempo of the Trip was classic Rick Steve's! Lake Hallstatt was great but, I would not advertise the salt mine anymore that was to underwhelming. We got to learn some back ground on all the people we met. The incredible desserts!". I wish we could be on another tour together. Had it not been for COVID, this would have been an outstanding tour. I loved the history of each place, both from Iris & the city guides. Need recommendations for two adults to plan an itinerary to include "The Alps of course! Not a fan of Trier, would not go back. You'll have the afternoon free to take a brisk mountain walk or explore more of the Berner Oberland on your own before we regroup for dinner. The tour was wonderful! This was an awesome tour, and Marijan, our guide, did a wonderful job of showing us a great time. Beautiful Salzburg and all the Sound of Music places to see! We enjoyed everything about the Best of Germany, Switzerland, and Germany tour; including the beautiful cities chosen for our stays, informative and exciting tour excursions each day, picturesque hotels, and a wonderful cultural experience with a good mix of group and independent time. another great Rick Steves tour! Nothing is firm at this point and we are open to any suggestions. It had more travel/bus time than the other tours we have taken with RS, but the days were well planned and still provided ample free time. Any time between May and October is a good time to take a Best of Germany, Austria & Switzerland tour. Hopefully I'll have an opportunity to discuss that more in the review. 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. What an amazing tour. "Murren and the Alps. Matthias was a great leader and provided us with a lot of insight into pre & post WWII history & culture which helped to put many of the sights into perspective. Web10-Days: A Journey to Germany & Austria Our classic Munich (Bavaria), Salzburg and Vienna tour - a definite favorite! Switzerland Austria itinerary 7 days Day 1: Arrive in Vienna. Everywhere you looked it was like a painting.". Your AAA membership is a membership for life. Call us at 1-800-955-1925 to take advantage of these limited-time savings. Day 16 Sat, 30 May 2020 Arrive in Bangalore. So many different experiences, Rick Steves Tours definitely knows how to give you the best experiences without any marketing or need to buy extras. "Murren, Switzerland was our biggest wow moment. Our tour guides were amazing and our tour group became very much like a family. The local tour guides are great, the love for their countries shone through. The places visited were interesting and historical. "Standing on top of the world in Switzerland. We really appreciated having 2+ days at each location to settle in and become familiar with the location. Boat: 1 hour. Credits to Klook. 10 Day Europe Itinerary: Germany, Italy, Switzerland + Austria! Tara took us to a grand beer hall for a schnitzel dinner. Finishing the hike with lunch at Grindelwaldblick's patio tables -- sipping a Rugenbru with the Eiger, Mnch and Jungfrau within reach -- was a true moment in time.". "Each day had wow moments, and too many highlights to pick a best. We were very fortunate to have only 14 persons in our group. I didnt know what to expect for the optional hiking. The scenery was spectacular. Such an awesome day!". Group sightseeing events subject to change. Web1. "It has to be the Alps because it is hard to imagine that it really could be as beautiful as it is. Absolutely beautiful.". WebDay 11 Mon, 25 May 2020 Innsbruck -> Salzburg in morning. Web14 Days 3 Country 8 Cities Troms (2N) Alta (1N) Honningsvg (1N) Quick Quote Lowest Price 17 Jun, 2023 SUPER DEAL PRICE 4,25,000 per person on twin sharing GROUP TOUR EUMS Family Scandinavia Midnight Sun 16 Days 4 Country 15 Cities Helsinki (1N) Kuopio (1N) Rovaniemi (2N) Quick Quote Lowest Price 18 Jun, 2023 SUPER DEAL We loved the size of the group, and were blessed with great traveling companions. She would give us a map of the city we were traveling to with things to do highlighted on it. Beautiful! We loved every minute! We waited 3 years for this trip!!! We had a wonderful time, the group was fantastic, nobody was troublesome or falling behind, all but a few were seasoned travelers. "The town of Murren in Switzerlands Alps was a wow moment of our tour which was jaw dropping and beautiful. Excellent trip: tour guide, city guides, variety of locations and experiences, co-travelers. "Waking up to the Alps on our first morning in Switzerlandthen seeing them from our gondola later that day". Cannot praise our tour guide, Iris enough., she was magnificent. Tonight, we'll enjoy dinner together in Munich. The tour may not return until after midnight. Our guide, the bus driver, the locations. Sleep in Vienna. Johnny, our bus driver, got us safely where we needed to go. i always enjoy any unesco site & this one didn't disappoint. Salzburg and Hallstatt were also highlights. "Hiking in the Alps with musical cow bells all around us the hills were truly alive with music!". I think we got real lucky that nobody got sick and the weather was on our side every single day. We had a great first time tour group experience. The variety of sites and experiences was perfect. 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 guide, Iris, was outstanding. "The Alps were our wow moment. "Going to Hallstatt, Austria was my favorite part of our trip. Great itinerary, wonderful guide (Andrea Wolf), great local guides, brilliant side trip choices, top notch accommodations, comfortable bus with a personable driver (Eric). and it made the trip more enjoyable, interesting and fulfilling!! 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. Signing up & paying for tour was great. The hotels in Murren, Lake Hallstatt and Vienna were incredible. Bryan, our tour guide, was unbelievably great - intelligent, informative and often funny. The scenery was unlike anything we've ever experienced.". 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. We had 14 days for our trip to Germany and did well with Munich, Nuremberg (with side trips), and Fuessen (alps, near the Ludwig castles). For me personally, Lake Hallstatt. I didn't care for Munich.". "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!". WebMembership. February 27, 2023 new bill passed in nj for inmates 2022 No Comments . See our FAQ | Email tour@ricksteves.com. The pass is also good to Salzburg Austria and through Tyrolean WebChristmas Markets of Austria, Germany and Switzerland . Fantastic sights and stops. The tour was extremely well organized and contained a great balance of "programmed" time versus "independent" time. There is little that could be done to make the experience any better! A close second was the boat ride on Lake Hallstatt. I did not like the tour guide in Vienna, cynical. The rainy days put a drain on a lot of the adventures that I was looking forward to and did not occur. Day 2: Arrive in Frankfurt / Night Watchmans Tour. From there we took a cable car to Mannlichen, then hiked from Mannlichen to Kleine Scheidegg. It was magical!". This was our fifth Rick Steves tour, so obviously we like them! It was great having expert guides throughout. Hey, it's just hard to distill the trip into a single WOW.". from $2,525 pp . Beautiful countries all three! The views were spectacular.". It was amazing- Andrea was kind, friendly, knowledgeable, personable, the activities were well planned, great balance between group stuff and alone time. We had been in Murren 2 weeks before and enjoyed glorious weather and great hiking. He was fun, knowledgeable, and kept the group entertained. ", Best tour guide ever! WebDiscover Trafalgar Tours's "Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany and Switzerland" - A(n) 8-Day River Cruise Tours Experience Starting From $2,525.00 Skip to content Mon-Fri 9.00A - 6.00P EST • Saturday 10:00A - 2:00P EST • Closed Sun Alternatively, you can fly into Frankfurt am Main (FRA) as this airport will have the most direct flights. It is such a unique and wonderful area. "Being in the Swiss Alps and hiking from Murren to a little farm house! Moderate walking: 26 miles throughout the day with some hills and stairs. More free elective time needed. WebVisit Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. I think there could be a week long immersive tour for Vienna and another for Salzburg. We were blessed with incredible weather during Berner Oberland portion of the tour, allowing opportunity to hike from Mnnlichen to Kleine Scheidegg on an absolutely crystal-clear autumn day. At long last, it was good to be traveling again. Light walking: 24 miles throughout the day on mostly level terrain. RS did a good job of keeping members up to date prior to leaving US, Covid Protical's, etc. Our experiences seeing new places and meeting new people (both on and off the tour) was fantastic. 14 days in Germany, Austria & Switzerland Small towns and cities seem to have more appeal that the big cities like Vienna. I loved Baden-Baden, and Switzerland. The tour was exactly as described in the tour brochures, including activity levels. Enjoyed adventure of getting to Trier & the city itself. So many opportunities for hiking.". Upon arrival in Frankfurt, Germany our deluxe motorcoach awaits us. The view from our hotel in Murren was Incredible. FABULOUS! Hotels all provided pleasant stay, enjoyed breakfasts and pleasant staff. I loved that we had to take a gondola to get there, and the views were amazing. Very beautiful experience.". Last, but not least our wonderful guide, Andrea and our fellow tour members!". 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