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12-Nights Alpine Adventure, Bernina & Glacier Express - Undiscovered from $3,499
Cosmos
OFFER ID 1660690
Updated for 2027, this tour has been thoughtfully designed with new experiences and refined details to make your journey even more memorable. 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 tour of the Alps includes overnights in Munich, the Innsbruck area, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Trento, St. Moritz, 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 and 2026 Winter 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; car-free Zermatt, a picturesque cluster of rustic chalets beneath the Matterhorn, and much more. 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 Alpine tour is a memorable trip aboard the Glacier Express. From your train windows, marvel at the thundering waterfalls, impressive snow-capped peaks, 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!
12 nights from $3,499 per person
Alpine Adventure, Bernina & Glacier Express
Day 1: ARRIVE IN MUNICH, GERMANY Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore this delightful Bavarian capital with the help of the CosmosGo app. This evening, meet up with your Tour Director and travel companions.
Day 2: MUNICH–LINDERHOF CASTLE–INNSBRUCK AREA, AUSTRIA 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: 140 mi/ 225 km (B,D)
Day 3: INNSBRUCK AREA–NOVACELLA, ITALY–BRUNICO–CORTINA D’AMPEZZO 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: 134 mi/ 215 km (B)
Day 4: CORTINA D’AMPEZZO–LAKE CAREZZA –TRENTO 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 Trento, home to one of Italy’s top universities.
Today’s Distance: 106 mi/ 170 km (B)
Day 5: TRENTO Enjoy a leisurely day in Trento. Maybe go for a walk in the historic centre or try Trentodoc sparkling wine accompanied by some local specialties. Alternatively choose one of our optional excursions to enhance your free time.
Day 6: TRENTO–GLORENZA–ST. MORITZ, SWITZERLAND 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: 135 mi/ 218 km (B,D)
Day 7: ST. MORITZ– BERNINA EXPRESS TO TIRANO, ITALY Today, experience a memorable trip aboard the Bernina Express Train. Crossing the Alps to Tirano in Italy, this spectacular rail journey takes you to altitudes greater than 7,000 feet. Later, rejoin your motorcoach, head back to St. Moritz and enjoy some free time on your own. (B)
Day 8: ST. MORITZ–GLACIER EXPRESS TRAIN Today, another highlight of your tour: the world-renowned Glacier Express Train. 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. (B,L)
Day 9: ZERMATT AREA 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. Take your day higher with a breath of fresh air on an optional cog-railway ride on the Gornergrat Bahn, lifting you and your spirits up to 10,132 ft for stunning views of the Matterhorn. (B,D)
Day 10: ZERMATT AREA– INTERLAKEN- LUCERNE AREA Travel through the spectacular Matter Valley, where traditional alpine villages, wooden chalets, and mountain streams set the tone for a truly Swiss experience. Arrive in Interlaken, the famous resort town nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. Continue your scenic coach ride along the turquoise waters of Lake Brienz, then climb over the picturesque Brünig Pass and arrive in Lucerne where medieval architecture meets stunning natural beauty.
Today’s Distance: 112 mi/ 180 km (B)
Day 11: LUCERNE AREA–ZURICH Today, sit back and enjoy a leisurely drive through the heart of central Switzerland. Arrive in Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city and a lively hub of culture, shopping, and history.
Today’s Distance: 33 mi/ 53 km (B)
Day 12: ZURICH Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Vacation Details
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
Moderate facilities have modest enhancements to amenities and décor. These hotels or resorts are dependable, comfortable and some may offer standard features, such as select business services, Continental breakfast or coffee service and may have a swimming pool or small fitness center on-site. Guestrooms are comfortable, moderately spacious, in-room telephones, televisions and limited amenities. Moderate establishments provide suitable accommodations and service for budget-minded travelers.
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