European Lakes and Mountains
Visiting Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria and Italy

9 Days From $1299

Your SuperSaver Itinerary

Day 1 – Zurich at Leisure

Upon arrival at Zurich Airport you may take the complimentary shuttle service to the Movenpick Regensdorf hotel. After checking in, the rest of the day is at leisure to explore Switzerland's largest city. Perhaps visit the Frauenmunster, famous for its stained glass windows by Marc Chagall or perhaps the elegant Bahnhofstrasse?

Day 2 – Zurich – Innsbruck

In the small Principality of Liechtenstein we visit the capital of Vaduz, overlooked by the 700 year old castle. After some free time to explore we continue through spectacular scenery to Innsbruck. Our orientation tour with our Tour Director shows us the baroque Wilten Basilica, before we continue into the Old Town to see the Golden Roof and the Imperial Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure. This evening, perhaps enjoy a lively Tyrolean folklore show? (B,D)

Day 3 – Innsbruck at Leisure

Today is a full day at leisure to relax in this mountain ringed town, or perhaps do a little bit of shopping? Don't miss the opportunity to join an exciting optional excursion to see 'Mad' King Ludwig's fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle. This excursion also visits Oberammergau, setting of the Passion Play, last performed in 2000, in thanksgiving for being spared from the Black Death in 1633. (B)

Day 4 – Innsbruck – Veneto

We cross the Europa Bridge en route to the Brenner Pass on the Italian border. We descend from the Alps to the fertile Adriatic Plain and continue to the beautiful, water bound city of Venice. We cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square. The palatial residences seem to float on the water – the city itself is a poem. We alight to see the Bridge of Sighs, which connects the Doges' Palace to the prisons. It was from here that Casanova made his daring escape! We also see St Mark's Basilica, glistening with mosaics, then watch one of the master craftsman create a work of art in glass. Later, maybe take a gondola ride along the canals before we return to the mainland and our Veneto hotel. (B)

Day 5 – Veneto – Italian Lakes

It's only a short drive to the elegant city of Verona, home to Shakespeare's star crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet. We walk along the narrow streets to visit the courtyard of the Capulet home to see Juliet's balcony - can you recite Shakespeare's immortal words? Then we see the ancient Roman arena, still in use after all these years! Now we continue to the Italian fashion capital, Milan, where we see the Gothic cathedral, as well as the elegant Galleria which leads to the famous 'La Scala' Opera House. Our hotel tonight is in the lovely Italian Lake District - where Alpine scenery combines with luxuriant subtropical vegetation. (B,D)

Day 6 – Italian Lakes at Leisure

Today you have time to relax and enjoy the magnificent vistas of this beautiful region. Why not take an optional cruise from Stresa across Lake Maggiore to the enchanting palace on the Borromean island, Isola Bella? (B)

Day 7 – Italian Lakes – Lake Lucerne

We stop in the fashionable Swiss resort of Lugano this morning, beautifully located on the shores of its lake, amid spectacular mountains. Time here to stroll in the gardens and browse in the exclusive shops. Now we travel through the magnificent St Gotthard tunnel, into central Switzerland. Then past cascading waterfalls and soaring mountains, on our way to the City Hotel in the small town of Brunnen, situated on picturesque Lake Lucerne. (B)

Day 8 – Lucerne at Leisure

This morning, our Tour Director takes us to see the emotive Lion Monument, where we hear the story of the Swiss Guards who lost their lives at the battle of the Tuileries in Paris. Then maybe stroll across the covered Chapel Bridge or shop for that special Swiss timepiece, or delicious local chocolate! Perhaps join an exciting optional excursion by cable car up a nearby mountain, for fine panoramas over glaciers and snowfields? (B,D)

Day 9 – Zurich Airport

Sadly, we bid farewell to our scenic wonderland today. There will be two complimentary transfers to Zurich Airport, leaving from the hotel at 0700 and 1100 hours. (B)

Professionally Escorted

Supplement Single Room $295
Triple Share per person  $1275
Family Savings Child Price  $780
Young Traveller  $1275

Pre and post tour accommodation in Zurich contact Goamit Holidays

SuperSaver Inclusions

Superior Touring

Arrival & departure transfers between Zurich airport & your tour hotel on Day 1 & Day 9.

Comfortable Moderate First Class & First Class hotels specially selected for each departure

Luxury, air-conditioned touring coach with reclining seats.

Hotel service charges, taxes & porterage.

Stylish flight bag, travel wallet, map & information pack. 

Professional Service

Experienced services of a professional multi-lingual Tour Director.

Included Dining

• 8 Breakfasts (B) 

• 3 three course evening meals (D) 

Highlights & Sightseeing

Orientation tours of Innsbruck, Venice, Verona, Milan and Lucerne.

Switzerland 

• Visit the Lakeside resort of Lugano

• Drive through the St. Gotthard tunnel 

• View Lucerne's Lion Monument & Chapel Bridge

Liechtenstein

 Visit Vaduz to see the 700 year old castle

Austria  

• In Innsbruck see the Golden Roof, Imperial Palace and Wilten Basilica 

• Cross the Europa Bridge 

• Picturesque drive through the Brenner Pass

Italy  

• Cruise to St. Mark's Square by private launch, see the Bridge of Sighs & St Mark's Basilica 

• Venetian glass-blowing demonstration 

• See Juliet's Balcony & the Roman Arena, Verona

• In Milan see the Gothic cathedral, the Galleria and 'La Scala' 

• Scenic drive through the Italian Lakes