Tar Heel Travel
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As your small group, limited to 24 travelers, discovers mountain villages and European cities, rides the famed Glacier Express, cruises on glassine lakes and ascends snowcapped summits, borders disappear and the region’s history — and beauty — enchant one and all. This captivating 14-day Swiss and Austrian exploration begins with lovely Lucerne, its namesake lake, and a ride up Mt. Pilatus on the world’s steepest cogwheel train. After scenic overload here, board the legendary Glacier Express, following the fabled Rhône to Zermatt, gateway to the Swiss Alps.
Ride the Gornergratbahn, the first fully electrified cog railway, to the Gornergrat’s summit for spectacular views of the majestic Matterhorn. Crossing into northern Italy, visit Stresa along Lake Maggiore’s shores. With three nights in lakeside Lugano, explore Switzerland’s Ticino region, including medieval Bellinzona and its iconic Castelgrande castle, a UNESCO site. At a grotto restaurant, enjoy lunch alfresco then visit picturesque Ascona. Take a leisurely cruise around Lake Lugano.
Leaving the lake district, we stop in Bellinzona, where we visit Castlegrande, then continue on to Liechtenstein. Here, we have free time to explore, then travel on to Austria. With a two-night stay in Seefeld, tour postcard-worthy Innsbruck and ascend the Nordkette mountains by cable car. Reaching Austria’s riverside jewel of Salzburg for a three-night stay, attend an intimate classical performance in the famed Mirabell Palace and visit Hohensalzburg Fortress, one of Europe’s finest castles. In nearby Berchtesgaden, tour the Nazis’ Eagle’s Nest retreat. Savor Austria’s beloved capital of Vienna at your own pace with an optional 4-day/3-night post-tour extension.
Day 1 - Depart U.S.
Days 2 - 3 - Lake Lucerne
Days 4 - 5 - Zermatt
Days 6 - 8 - Lugano
Days 9 - 10 - Seefeld, Austria
Days 11 - 13 - Salzburg
Day 14 - Depart Munich, Germany for U.S.
Base Price: from $7,792* (air and taxes included) per person, based on double occupancy
- Additional solo supplement of $1,295
- * Pricing dependent on departure city; Airline fees and taxes subject to change
- Air upgrades may be available. Contact Odysseys Unlimited directly at (888) 370-6765 for options.
Inclusions:
- 12 nights accommodations in Superior First Class and First Class hotels.
- 12 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 8 dinners including a Farewell Dinner.
- See brochure for full details
- Tar Heel Travel is a member exclusive perk.
- There must be one Carolina Alumni member in a room. Membership is open to anyone. Learn more.
- By reserving on this tour, you agree to the terms and conditions specific to this tour which are set by the tour operator. This information can be found in the tour brochure or on the tour operator’s website.
- The Carolina Alumni Travel Office and tour operator reserve the right to decline or accept a reservation should a person's health, mental condition, physical infirmity or attitude jeopardize the operation of the tour or the rights, welfare, or enjoyment of other participants. Refunds will be made in accordance with the cancellation policy listed in the tour brochure.