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Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria with Oktoberfest

Sep 26 - Oct 5, 2026

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Overview


Journey through spectacular mountain scenery and picturesque cities as you experience three Alpine countries and Munich’s legendary Oktoberfest. Spend four nights in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bern and three nights in the charming Alpine city of Innsbruck. Spend your last night in the vibrant city of Munich. Get a taste of Switzerland when you meet a local alphorn maker and yodelers and enjoy a fondue lunch. Explore Lucerne, the "Swiss Paradise on the Lake.” Visit Mozart's birthplace and the Mirabell Gardens, featured in The Sound of Music, during your time in Salzburg. Sample traditional regional cuisine at some of the oldest and most famous restaurants in Europe. Toast to tradition at Munich’s Oktoberfest, dating back to the 1800s. The hills are alive on this enchanting journey across Switzerland, Austria and Bavaria.

Day 1 · Sat, Sep 26 · Overnight Flight


Overnight Flight

Discover spectacular Switzerland, Austria and Bavaria on a tour featuring Munich's legendary Oktoberfest.

Day 2 · Sun, Sep 27 · Bern, Switzerland


NH Bern The Bristol

Sep 27, 2026 · Check in: 3:00PM CEST

Arrive today 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. As ...

Day 3 · Mon, Sep 28 · Bern - Habkern - Bern


Visit Habkern

Today, visit Habkern, the small mountain village outside of Interlaken boasting classic postcard imagery of Switzerland. Enjoy a tour with a local workshop owner to learn how the alphorn is made and even entertain your musical side by playing one,...

Day 4 · Tue, Sep 29 · Bern, Switzerland


Explore Bern

Explore delightful Bern on a panoramic sightseeing tour, led by a local guide, passing by 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 th...

Day 5 · Wed, Sep 30 · Bern - Lucerne - Bern


Visit Lucerne

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 800-year-old city such as the covered Chapel Bridge (1333); the famous Water Tower, which has s...

Enhance Your Trip: Mount Pilatus

Enjoy the splendor of pure nature while gliding over a clear landscape in panoramic gondolas and spectacular cable cars. Ascend Pilatus via a unique excursion on the steepest railway of the world with a gradient of 48%. Upon arrival at the top, so...

Day 6 · Thu, Oct 1 · Bern - Vaduz, Liechtenstein - Innsbruck, Austria


AC Hotel by Marriott Innsbruck

Oct 1, 2026 · Check in: 3:00PM CEST

Stay in Innsbruck, Austria.

Travel to Innsbruck via Vaduz

Oct 1

Oct 1 3:00PM CEST

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. Spend some time in this tiny capital and wander the winding cobbled streets of Mitt...

Day 7 · Fri, Oct 2 · Innsbruck - Salzburg - Innsbruck


Visit Salzburg

Travel through the picturesque Austrian countryside to Salzburg. Start your day in Salzburg with a walking tour featuring Mirabell Gardens (seen in The Sound of Music), the quaint Getreidegasse (birthplace of Mozart), and many other highlights of ...

Day 8 · Sat, Oct 3 · Innsbruck - Bavaria, Germany - Innsbruck


Visit Linderhof Palace and Ettal Abbey

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...

Day 9 · Sun, Oct 4 · Innsbruck - Munich, Germany


Eurostars Grand Central

Oct 4, 2026

Stay in Munich, Germany.

Travel to Munich for Oktoberfest

Oct 4 2:00AM CEST

Oct 4

Make your way to Munich for Oktoberfest, a traditional folk festival from the 1800s. Today, the festival draws people from all over the world and features lively music, savory cuisine, authentic costumes, amusement rides, and millions of beer lite...

Day 10 · Mon, Oct 5 · Munich, Germany


Tour Ends

Your tour comes to an end in Munich.

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Want to Extend Your Stay?

Not ready to leave after Munich? I can help you add extra days to dive deeper into the local culture, explore more of Bavaria (hello, Neuschwanstein Castle!), or simply enjoy Munich's beer gardens and museums at your own pace. I'll handle all the ...

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