Central Europe and Swiss Alps: Munich, Zurich, Lucerne and Vienna
A regal 8-day grand Central European tour. Experience Munich’s Marienplatz and English Garden, take the EuroCity tilt train past Lake Constance into Zurich and Lucerne, and ride the trans-alpine Railjet into imperial Vienna.
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Munich Marienplatz and Beer Halls
MunichArrive in Munich. Watch the Glockenspiel chimes on Marienplatz, walk through Viktualienmarkt, and dine at Augustiner-Keller.
English Garden Surfers and Residenz
MunichWatch the Eisbach river surfers, tour the grand Munich Residenz palace, and walk through the leafy English Garden.
EuroCity Express to Zurich
ZurichTake the 3h32 scenic EuroCity train past Lake Constance to Zurich HB. Walk along the Limmat river into the Old Town.
Train to Lucerne and Chapel Bridge
LucerneTake the 41-minute train to Lucerne. Walk across Chapel Bridge, view the Lion Monument, and take an afternoon paddle steamer on Lake Lucerne.
Mount Rigi Queen of the Mountains
LucerneAscend to Mount Rigi summit by cogwheel train for sweeping panoramic views across 13 alpine lakes.
Trans-Alpine Railjet to Vienna
ViennaBoard the scenic Railjet train across the Austrian Alps through Innsbruck and Salzburg into Wien Hauptbahnhof.
Imperial Vienna: Hofburg and Stephansdom
ViennaTour Saint Stephen’s Cathedral, walk the grand Ringstrasse boulevard, and eat Sachertorte with melange coffee in a traditional coffeehouse.
Schonbrunn Palace and Departure
ViennaTour Schonbrunn Palace gardens and Gloriette before transferring to Vienna Airport on the City Airport Train.
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