We were very excited to be able to take the tour, after having our scheduled trip cancelled in 2020 due to Covid. Tour guide was great, a lot of COVID rust but great enjoyable group! Our room balcony overlooking the alps had a magnificent view. WebA great journey! Tour Questions? We checked into our hotel and went to our room. Then we'll take an evening walk through the city's lively, compact core and get acquainted over dinner together. All my expectations were met and even exceeded in many instances. Wandering along the paths from village to village, stopping to pick up fresh cheese and sausage - just perfect!". If you shorten your stay in either city, a HOHO bus tour is a great way to quickly see the sights! We are hooked on RS Tours! "Our view from the balcony of the hotel in Murren: mind-boggling.". 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. For me personally, Lake Hallstatt. Nothing is firm at this point and we are open to any suggestions. 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. My account; Log out The only experiences I would recommend changing would be Trier and Baden Baden in favor of the Rhine Valley. ", 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. The beautiful mountains and wildflowers and of course the cows! Cannot praise our tour guide, Iris enough., she was magnificent. As usual, the Rick Steves' guides are the best. Outstanding sites visited, tour guide, fellow tourists and bus driver. Have been on tours where things were scheduled so tightly, sometimes there was very little time to explore on our own. Going up to the Schilthorn on a clear morning, and seeing all around us the beautiful peaks, and walking on the Thrill Walk.". Beautifully quaint lake and village We'd been to Murren on a prior R.S. And the thrill walk was really fun!". On a Rick Steves' tour, there is something for everybody. Time for a few pictures before the clouds closed in again. But my favorite one was when the gondola cracked through the clouds on what was a very rainy portion of the trip, and we had a 360 Degree view of the top of the Alps at the top of the Schilthorn! Adjust to constant Alpine weather changes that can interfere with sightseeing. This was an awesome tour, and Marijan, our guide, did a wonderful job of showing us a great time. "Flying umbrella handles! The hotels and restaurants we used were top notch and made for a wonderful overall experience! The most amazing thing I recall is the vibrancy of the colors. This morning we'll make our way to postcard-pretty Lake Hallstatt. There is little that could be done to make the experience any better! Trier was a pleasant surprise, as I had not been expecting it to be so interesting. hear the power of the rushing water. Our yummy fondue dinner in Murren was such a delight as well.". Our main tour guide as well as the local tour guides were knowledgeable, flexible, and true pros at handling any unexpected hiccups. We had a great fun group, lots of laughs, and only one really rainy day in Munich. Like the other RS tours Ive done, it ran like clockwork. There is the perfect amount of time with the group, and time on your own. I left with some incredible pictures, and memories for a lifetime.". We had a wonderful time, the group was fantastic, nobody was troublesome or falling behind, all but a few were seasoned travelers. "Going to Hallstatt, Austria was my favorite part of our trip. Had to ride the Ferris wheel during our free time". WebAnswer 1 of 4: Me and my boyfriend are planning a 2 week road trip in Bavaria/South Germany and parts of Austria and Switzerland this summer and would love some advice on our route/the number of days in each place and Sleep in Munich. Mostly, she was an excellent teacher! Andrea is an amazing tour guide, extremely knowledgeable and a genuinely nice person. Swimming for free at the local sports center after our hike was perfect, and listening to a late evening rainstorm from our bedroom window lulled me to sleep.". Sleep on Lake Hallstatt. We saw very few people on this hike. "Our time in Murren was breathtaking. 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. Inspiring and dedicated owner made it a special experience. She has such a fun personality and sense of humor. 3. Munich was grand fun - loved the local guide, Brigetta. WebVisit Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. My first look at the mountains was OMG. Meals: In Flight. We had so much fun!. The view from our hotel in Murren was Incredible. "One of the most memorable may have been the young woman at the cooking school in Salzburg who sang opera during our dinner experience there. Bus: hour. Other than that, I loved every place the tour took us. Hey, it's just hard to distill the trip into a single WOW.". in Austria. We enjoyed learning so much about the countries and their history and their way of life now. It was educational and cultural which is what I was looking for in the tour. The GAS tour was an interesting mix of castles, beautiful mountains, interesting history and great food. ", Great hotels; great bus driver; amazing locations. The scenery was absolutely incredible. "There were so many but if I had to chose it would be staying in Murren and doing the hikes and taking the gondola up to Schilthorn and doing the trill walk at Birg.". Mix and Tempo of the Trip was classic Rick Steve's! So much natural beauty.". Fastastic guide Eris and wonderful visits to Germany, Austria dn Switzerland. I think there could be a week long immersive tour for Vienna and another for Salzburg. So many different experiences, Rick Steves Tours definitely knows how to give you the best experiences without any marketing or need to buy extras. Here we'll have a local guide walk us through the preserved farmhouses and mills, leaving some free time to linger in the past and order up some lunch (prepare for the wurst!). Overall, it was a very nice, laid back tour. Salzburg is a perfect town for a walking tour, and that's how we'll spend our morning: strolling under the wrought-iron signs of the Getreidegasse, going Baroque at the Salzburg Cathedral, and exploring the Mirabell Gardens. So beautiful. Breathtaking scenery and perfect weather.". Iris was the perfect guide, and Walter drove the bus with skill and constant good humor. Sleep in Mrren. "Mrren was my favorite stop. Tiny Hallstatt in the fall colors and Vienna with all the beautiful architecture, museums, and churches! Tour Grindelwald and Interlaken from Lucerne. Credits to Klook. Iris was the best guide you can have. WebLow Unpublished Prices on Trafalgar - Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany and Switzerland by Trafalgar Tours with 16 Reviews - Tour Id: 184954. Our guide Donald was excellent! Very well structured and planned. Please provide feedback at the number of places we are visiting and the number of days spent at each location. "When I opened the drapes in Murren and it was snowing!". We found some wonderful friends on the tour, tooand we fell in love again with Germany, Austria, and Switzerland! Bus: 5 hours. "Murren and the Alps. It was definitely different traveling in the age of Covid. "LOTS of them! 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. Hopefully I'll have an opportunity to discuss that more in the review. 3. The sites selected, the time allotments, the travel experience all very well done. "Our time in Switzerland was the "WOW" for us! Our group was wonderful also as usual. Such a beautiful little village". Loved Muerren. Stay in Zurich for 3-4 days Day 6: Zurich to Bern day trip Day 7: Zurich to Lucerne day trip Austria Itinerary 5 days Fantastic sights and stops. We enjoyed the mix of free time and scheduled activities. and it made the trip more enjoyable, interesting and fulfilling!! everything that i have come to expect from a rs tour. 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. Not having to worry about where we were going next, or how we were going to get there. For more information about transportation options for getting to and from your tour, see your Rick Steves tour guidebook. I enjoyed everywhere we went". WebLow Unpublished Prices on Trafalgar - Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany and Switzerland by Trafalgar Tours with 16 Reviews - Tour Id: 184954. Right up there though is the view of the quaint market square in Hallstatt from our hotel balcony and of course the boat ride on Lake Hallstatt.". It was foggy and the clouds opened up to reveal the Castle. 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. When I opened the drapes to the balcony of our room we saw a view of the mountains that was amazing. It was absolutely fabulous! Love our room & the view in Murren, scenery, small town just everything. Our primary guide Matty had to leave our tour and take over another tour, the apprentice guide Thomas took over and was fantastic. I still have a hard time believing it was real! It was great overall. 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 Our tours are physically active! Germany Austria Switzerland France are all located in central Europe and are all quite close so they make a tidy little driving route. We have already started talking about which places we want to go back and visit again. The beautiful setting and exceptionally talented musicians just blew us away.". Thats it wait for 14 working days to process your Visa and get it once approved. This fourteen-day Northern Italy and Switzerland by train itinerary provides you Also the view from the breakfast room in our Vienna hotel, St. Stephens Cathedral, I believe? Good variety in the locations, soaking up the beauty of the mountains one day, walking through a bustling city the next. never a dull moment. Then we'll explore the city's rich Habsburg heritage by marveling at the massive art collection at the Kunsthistoriches Museum. Join us for the Best of Germany, Austria & Switzerland in 14 Days! Also, good food, good beer, and good company! Fellow passengers were exhausted. As always, a wonderful trip! "Murren, and the Schilthorn visit was breathtaking. And the alphorn and accordion player concert with a view of the alps was just perfect! Prost! Great for History lovers Classical music fans Hikers & walkers Itinerary Focus Active Group Size: Small Group - 24 max Traveler's Age 65+, 50 - 64, 36 - 49 Flights & Transport Ground transport included Start City Trier End City Vienna Sleep in Mrren. The group all got along very well and we all enjoyed ourselves. Very beautiful experience.". Definitely a couple questionable hotel and restaurant choices. Strenuous walking: 28 miles throughout the day with lots of hills, stairs, and uneven terrain. ", Great tour. We'll end our day with an orientation walk through the historic center, and share a "Welcome to Austria" dinner together. We thoroughly enjoyed all of the experiences on our tour and the friends & memories made along the way made this a great trip. The views and weather were breathtaking. Breathtaking!!". 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). We saw many interesting places and had some great experiences. Our tour guide, Thomas, was truly the best and made the experience top notch. interesting and exciting without being exhausting. B: 3 days if you plan to visit all the villages in Lauterbrunnen valley. Every view looked like a postcard. Everywhere we looked was a picture postcard view. Our balcony view of the Swiss Alps and the cows with their bells in Murren. Beautiful! Had so much fun, learned new things and enjoyed meeting our tour group. We enjoyed bonding with our fellow tour members, who all had the same positive, curious outlook. He went over and above to provide us with the best experience imaginable.He even changed up our schedule due to the weather so we would have better views of the mountains in Switzerland. 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