Want to Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria? 10 days and 13 meals included. July 24- 8/2/2024
Day 1: Overnight Flight
Discover spectacular Switzerland, Austria and Bavaria on a tour featuring 4night stays in two cities.
Day 2: Bern, Switzerland Tour Begins
Your journey begins in Bern, the capital of Switzerland. This UNESCO World Heritage site rests in the Swiss countryside. The cobbled Old Town section is so well preserved that
residents who lived here 500 years ago would still find it familiar today. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner featuring local cuisine. Today dinner will be
included.
Day 3: Bern
Explore delightful Bern on a panoramic sightseeing tour, led by a local guide, featuring the Bundeshaus (the Swiss Parliament), the famous Bear Pit, the Rose Gardens and the
gothic cathedral which dominates Old Town’s skyline. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore independently. Perhaps you’ll take a ride in the red carriages of the
Gurtenbahn funicular railway, climbing Gurten Mountain to an altitude of 2,574 feet (858 meters) for impressive views of Bern, the surrounding towns and mountains. Today breakfast
will be included.
Day 4: Bern Habkern Bern
Today, depart Bern and head to the small mountain village outside of Interlaken – Habkern. Boasting classic postcard imagery of Switzerland, enjoy a tour with a local workshop
owner learning how the alphorn is made, and even entertain your musical side by playing one. After, explore the world of yodeling through a professional demonstration. Perhaps
you’re a natural and never knew. Finish your afternoon with a fondue lunch at a local restaurant before heading back to Bern. Enjoy the rest of your afternoon at leisure. Today
breakfast and lunch will be included.
Day 5: Bern Lucerne Bern
Set out for Lucerne, the “Swiss Paradise on the Lake.” Enjoy a leisurely paced Altstadt (Old Town) walking tour, exploring the hidden treasures of this 800yearold city such as the
covered Chapel Bridge (1333); the famous Water Tower, which has served as a prison, watchtower and treasury; the Renaissancestyle Town Hall; the baroque Jesuit Church; and
the Lion Monument, carved from natural rock to commemorate the heroic Swiss Guard. Tonight, dine at one of Bern’s great restaurants. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 6: Bern Liechtenstein Innsbruck, Austria
En route to Innsbruck, make your way through Liechtenstein, the smallest Germanspeaking country in the world and the only country to lie entirely within the Alps. Upon arrival in
Innsbruck, it’s your choice! Select one of two leisurely walking tours: join a local guide as you discover the city’s history, culture and popular attractions including MariaTheresien-
Strasse, the Hofburg and the “Golden Roof” OR you may embark on a tour focusing on Innsbruck’s unique architectural structures including its famous ski jump. Today breakfast
will be included.
Day 7: Innsbruck Salzburg Innsbruck
Travel through the picturesque Austrian countryside to Salzburg. Enjoy a walking tour featuring Mirabell Gardens (seen in The Sound of Music), the quaint Getreidegasse (birthplace
of Mozart), and many other highlights of this beautiful city. Complete your afternoon with a delightful lunch at the 1,200yearold St. Peter’s Restaurant, the oldest in Austria and still
owned by the monks. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Day 8: Innsbruck
Savor a free day in this beautiful city. You may stroll through Old Town and shop at many of the city’s outstanding stores or you may just relax and breathe in the mountain air while
enjoying a beverage in one of the many cafés that dot this charming city. Later, experience the rich musical tradition of mountainous Austria during a Tyrolean folklore show hosted
by a wellknown local musical family. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 9: Innsbruck Bavaria, Germany Innsbruck
Tour Linderhof Palace, the only palace out of three that King Ludwig II lived to see completed. Walk the extraordinary halls that were modeled after Versailles with an expert guide
and bask in the luxury of past royals. After, make your way to the Ettal Abbey* – a Benedictine monastery founded in 1330 by Louis IV. Here, you’ll tour the Basilica followed by a
brewery tour complete with tastings. Next, return to Innsbruck. Tonight, you are treated to a farewell dinner at a traditional Tyrolean restaurant. Today breakfast and dinner will be
included.
Day 10: Innsbruck Tour Ends
Your tour comes to an end in Innsbruck. Today breakfast will be included.
Experience It! Salzburg
Salzburg is filled with history and culture. As the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, it’s surely bursting with music and art. Discover castles and palaces along with cities
and towns dominated by churches. A place where the Trapp family from The Sound of Music once called home. This picturesque old town doubling as a UNESCO World
Heritage Site welcomes you.
Please Note:
Economy air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling on the same flights and
dates.
To complete your tour, we include roundtrip airporttohotel transfers when purchasing our airfare with your
tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these
transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at prescheduled times.
*Ettal Abbey may be closed to tours on some departures. When closed, travelers will take an alternate tour
through the Oberammergau woodcarving studio.
Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.
If you require any special assistance while on tour, please make us aware at time of reservation so the
necessary request form can be sent to your attention.
Please be advised many airlines do not provide advance seat assignments until checkin at the airport.
Advance seating will be subject to the airline’s terms and conditions.
Our air passengers will arrive into Zurich, Switzerland airport and depart from Munich, Germany airport. All
transfers will depart from/return to these airports. Due to tour scheduling, flights must arrive into Zurich prior to
4:00 p.m. Return flights from Munich should not be booked prior to 11:00 a.m.
For airinclusive reservations, the name provided at time of booking must match your governmentissued ID
that will be used during travel. Name changes are subject to penalties.
IDENTIFICATION
Passports are required for this tour at your expense. Certain countries require that your passport be valid at least 6 months beyond the dates of your travel. You are strongly urged
to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.
IMPORTANT: We recommend that travelers take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also
recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.
Effective for travel in May 2025, all visitors who do not need a visa to enter Europe will be expected to apply for an ETIAS visa waiver, for a fee, when visiting a Schengen Area
Country. To identify Schengen Area Countries and to complete the ETIAS application, please visit https://www.etiasvisa.com/
The overall activity level of this tour is a level 3. This means you’re an onthego traveler. You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of time (23
hours) isn’t a big deal. A moderately paced twoandahalfhour walking tour, covering several miles, hills, and uneven surfaces, is no problem for you. Walking four miles over the
course of a day is very doable, as is climbing into and out of various modes of transportation (tuktuk, cable car, zodiac, etc.). You can climb three flights of stairs easily and handle
altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. Expect some longer days with early mornings or late nights balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. This level
is not a fit for travelers who require mobility assistance devices.
Extend your vacation with…
Optional 4 Days 3Night Vienna Post Tour Extension
Per Person Rates: $999.00 double, $1,299.00 single, land only
4 Meals: 3 breakfasts, 1 Dinner
Day 10: Innsbruck Vienna
Transfer to Vienna, the largest city in Austria. As the country’s capital, Vienna is home to ageold traditions and wellknown heritage. It was the former center of the Habsburg
Empire, as well as the home for historical figures such as Freud, Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss.
Day 11: Vienna
Start your morning on a city tour with a local guide. You’ll make your way through the city like the locals do – on public transportation – and stop to visit Vienna’s most popular
sights. Visit the 12thcentury St. Stephen’s Cathedral, standing at nearly 450feet tall and featuring an eyecatching mosaic roof. Enjoy time in the afternoon to explore on your
own. Gather in the evening for a dinner and classical music concert, highlighting the works of Austrianborn Mozart and Strauss. (B, D)
Day 12: Vienna
The day is yours. With your free time, consider visiting the legendary Schönbrunn Palace, former residence of the Habsburgs and containing more than 1,000 rooms. Or maybe
you’ll spend the day exploring the museum at Belvedere Palace, home to Gustav Klimt’s famous painting The Kiss. Or you could even grab a slice of Sachertorte in a Viennese
café. No matter how you spend your day, soak in the Austrian culture and experience the best of this capital city. (B)
Day 13: Vienna Tour Ends
Your tour comes to a close today. (B)
Please Note:
Extensions are subject to availability and applicable charges at time of request.
A Hosted Extension is great for travelers who like to spend full days exploring places on their own by foot or public transportation. A dedicated Tour Manager will not be
present during this extension.
Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.
We reserve the right to cancel this extension if a minimum of 4 passengers is not met to operate.
If you require any special assistance while on tour, please make us aware at time of reservation so the necessary request form can be sent to your attention.
For airinclusive reservations, the name provided at time of booking must match your governmentissued ID that will be used during travel. Name changes are subject to
penalties.
The overall activity level of this extension is a level 2. This means you can partake in a twohour walking tour covering up to 2 miles (including breaks), over a variety of
terrains. You can climb two flights of stairs with ease and handle altitudes up to 6,000 feet. While this level is appropriate for travelers that require mobility assistance devices,
there could be times when you may have to sit out on some of the included activities.
Important reservation information:
IDENTIFICATION
Passports are required for this tour at your expense. Certain countries require that your passport be valid at least 6 months beyond the dates of your travel. You are strongly urged
to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.
IMPORTANT: We recommend that travelers take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also
recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.
*Airfare: For your convenience, we offer airfare for purchase with all tour packages. If you purchase an air inclusive program, your airfare will be quoted inclusive of all fuel, taxes
and fees. Your price is guaranteed once deposit is received by Collette. Your price is not subject to increase after the deposit is received, except for charges resulting from increases
in governmentimposed taxes or fees. Preassigned seats are limited and may not be available on every flight or departure date.
Checked Baggage Charges: Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage. Please contact your airline or refer to its website for detailed
information regarding your airline’s checked baggage policies.
Cancellation Charges for this tour: After your seat reduction date has passed, a nonrefundable deposit will be retained. For Cancellation between 6016 days prior to departure:
cancellation fee of 40% of total price. For cancellation between 151 days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 75% of total price. For cancellation on the day of departure and
after: 100% of total price. For Ocean Cruises: For cancellation between 9061 days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 35% of total price. For cancellation between 6031 days
prior to departure: 60% of total price. 30 or fewer days prior to departure: 100% of total price. For River Cruises: including Europe, Russia, Egypt and China, 9061 days prior to
departure: cancellation fee of 50% of total price. For cancellation between 6031 days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 85% of total price. For cancellation 30 or fewer days
prior to departure: cancellation fee of 100% of total price. For Galapagos and Antarctica: A cancellation fee of 60% will apply for cancellation between 12090 days prior to departure;
A cancellation charge of 100% will apply for cancellation less than 90 days prior to departure. Cancellation protection is highly recommended and must be purchased at time of
deposit. Air rates are subject to change until tour is paid in full. If Travel Protection Plan has not been purchased and a reservation is cancelled for any reason prior to departure Air
is 100% nonrefundable once paid in full. Cancellation charges also apply to reservations made for “pre” and “post” night accommodations. Payment of a Per Person Travel
Protection Plan Fee guarantees a full refund of all payments (including deposit), except the Travel Protection Plan Fee itself, made to Collette for travel arrangements in case of
cancellation of your travel plans for any reason prior to the day of departure. The Travel Protection Plan Fee with Air only covers airline tickets you have purchased from Collette.
Exception: If you originally purchased nonrefundable airline tickets, Part B of the Travel Protection Plan may provide a refund for the airline tickets, taxes, or fees in the event of a
cancellation for a covered reason (see Part B for more details). The Travel Protection Plan Fee does not cover any single supplement charges which arise from an individual’s
traveling companion electing to cancel for any reason prior to departure. However, the Part B travel insurance includes a single supplement benefit of $1,500 for certain covered
reasons as detailed in Part B. In this case, the single supplement will be deducted from the refund of the person who cancels. Division of this charge between the two passengers
involved is solely their responsibility. If insufficient funds are deducted from the canceling client, the traveling client will be charged the remaining portion of the single supplement.
Cancellation waiver protects you from penalties in the event you have a need to cancel your entire inclusive tour package up to the day prior to departure. Cancellation waiver does
not indemnify you from penalties if you chose to cancel partial tour components or air. If you chose to partially cancel your vacation, you will be responsible for a revision fee as well
as any penalties that are incurred at the time of the cancellation. Upon cancellation of transportation or travel services where you, the customer, are not at fault and have not
canceled in violation of the terms and conditions above, you will be refunded 100%. Please see your sales agent for more information, or review our brochure for details.
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Day 1 Overnight Flight
Days 2 – 5 Hotel Bern, Bern or Hotel Ambassador,
Bern
Days 6 – 9 Hotel Innsbruck, Innsbruck
Collette’s Flagship: Collette’s tours open the door to a world
of amazing destinations. Marvel at mustsee sights, sample
regional cuisine, stay in centrally located hotels and connect
with new and captivating cultures. These itineraries offer an
inspiring and easy way to experience the world, where an
expert guide takes care of all the details.
Collette experiences
Witness the creation of Alpine music during
an alphorn and yodeling demonstration.
Relax and unwind with two leisurely 4night
stays.
Experience a Tyrolean Folklore show in
Innsbruck.
Mustsee inclusions
Spend a day exploring Salzburg’s historic
past and charming old town.
Enjoy a walking tour of Lucerne’s Altstadt
(Old Town).
Tour Linderhof Palace and its beautiful
gardens.
Culinary inclusions
Savor lunch at the 1,200yearold St. Peter’s
Restaurant, Austria’s oldest.
Experience a fondue lunch in a picturesque
alpine town.
Dine on Tyrolean cuisine at a local
restaurant.
Your itinerary at a glance
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria
with optional Post Tour Extension
Highlights…
Bern • Alphorn Maker • Yodeling Demonstration • Fondue Lunch • Lucerne • Austrian Alps • Choice on Tour: Cultural City Walking Tour or Architectural Walking Tour • Innsbruck •
Salzburg • Mirabell Gardens • St. Peter’s Restaurant • Bavaria • Linderhof Palace • Tyrolean Folklore Show
10 Days • 13 Meals: 8 Breakfasts • 2 Lunches • 3 Dinners
Day 1: Overnight Flight
Discover spectacular Switzerland, Austria and Bavaria on a tour featuring 4night stays in two cities.
Day 2: Bern, Switzerland Tour Begins
Your journey begins in Bern, the capital of Switzerland. This UNESCO World Heritage site rests in the Swiss countryside. The cobbled Old Town section is so well preserved that
residents who lived here 500 years ago would still find it familiar today. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner featuring local cuisine. Today dinner will be
included.
Day 3: Bern
Explore delightful Bern on a panoramic sightseeing tour, led by a local guide, featuring the Bundeshaus (the Swiss Parliament), the famous Bear Pit, the Rose Gardens and the
gothic cathedral which dominates Old Town’s skyline. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore independently. Perhaps you’ll take a ride in the red carriages of the
Gurtenbahn funicular railway, climbing Gurten Mountain to an altitude of 2,574 feet (858 meters) for impressive views of Bern, the surrounding towns and mountains. Today breakfast
will be included.
Day 4: Bern Habkern Bern
Today, depart Bern and head to the small mountain village outside of Interlaken – Habkern. Boasting classic postcard imagery of Switzerland, enjoy a tour with a local workshop
owner learning how the alphorn is made, and even entertain your musical side by playing one. After, explore the world of yodeling through a professional demonstration. Perhaps
you’re a natural and never knew. Finish your afternoon with a fondue lunch at a local restaurant before heading back to Bern. Enjoy the rest of your afternoon at leisure. Today
breakfast and lunch will be included.
Day 5: Bern Lucerne Bern
Set out for Lucerne, the “Swiss Paradise on the Lake.” Enjoy a leisurely paced Altstadt (Old Town) walking tour, exploring the hidden treasures of this 800yearold city such as the
covered Chapel Bridge (1333); the famous Water Tower, which has served as a prison, watchtower and treasury; the Renaissancestyle Town Hall; the baroque Jesuit Church; and
the Lion Monument, carved from natural rock to commemorate the heroic Swiss Guard. Tonight, dine at one of Bern’s great restaurants. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 6: Bern Liechtenstein Innsbruck, Austria
En route to Innsbruck, make your way through Liechtenstein, the smallest German 
speaking country in the world and the only country to lie entirely within the Alps. Upon arrival in
speaking country in the world and the only country to lie entirely within the Alps. Upon arrival inInnsbruck, it’s your choice! Select one of two leisurely walking tours: join a local guide as you discover the city’s history, culture and popular attractions including MariaTheresien-
Strasse, the Hofburg and the “Golden Roof” OR you may embark on a tour focusing on Innsbruck’s unique architectural structures including its famous ski jump. Today breakfast
will be included.
Day 7: Innsbruck Salzburg Innsbruck
Travel through the picturesque Austrian countryside to Salzburg. Enjoy a walking tour featuring Mirabell Gardens (seen in The Sound of Music), the quaint Getreidegasse (birthplace
of Mozart), and many other highlights of this beautiful city. Complete your afternoon with a delightful lunch at the 1,200yearold St. Peter’s Restaurant, the oldest in Austria and still
owned by the monks. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Day 8: Innsbruck
Savor a free day in this beautiful city. You may stroll through Old Town and shop at many of the city’s outstanding stores or you may just relax and breathe in the mountain air while
enjoying a beverage in one of the many cafés that dot this charming city. Later, experience the rich musical tradition of mountainous Austria during a Tyrolean folklore show hosted
by a wellknown local musical family. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 9: Innsbruck Bavaria, Germany Innsbruck
Tour Linderhof Palace, the only palace out of three that King Ludwig II lived to see completed. Walk the extraordinary halls that were modeled after Versailles with an expert guide
and bask in the luxury of past royals. After, make your way to the Ettal Abbey* – a Benedictine monastery founded in 1330 by Louis IV. Here, you’ll tour the Basilica followed by a
brewery tour complete with tastings. Next, return to Innsbruck. Tonight, you are treated to a farewell dinner at a traditional Tyrolean restaurant. Today breakfast and dinner will be
included.
Day 10: Innsbruck Tour Ends
Your tour comes to an end in Innsbruck. Today breakfast will be included.
Price for each person based on double occupancy is $4870.50 which includes non stop from Newark, travel insurance, transfers and 13 meals. Deposit for trip is $1,147.00 per person.
*** Can quotes different dates and from different airports***
Also optional 4 days and 3 night post tour extension in Vienna. Price for that is $999.00 per person based on double occupancy which also includes 4 meals.