Carolina Alumni Travel
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As your small group discovers mountain villages and European cities, cruises on glassine lakes, and ascends snowcapped summits, 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 cogwheel train ride up Mt. Pilatus. Visit legendary Zermatt, gateway to the Swiss Alps, and ride the Gornergratbahn, renowned for its panoramic views, to Gornergrat’s summit to admire the majestic Matterhorn.
With three nights in lakeside Lugano, see Bellinzona’s iconic Castelgrande, a UNESCO site, and lunch alfresco at a grotto restaurant before visiting picturesque Ascona. Enjoy a leisurely Lake Lugano cruise and a tour and tasting at a local winery. A three-night stay in Salzburg, attending a classical music concert and visits to the impressive Hohensalzburg Fortress and the Nazis’ Eagle’s Nest retreat, concludes the journey. Savor Austria’s capital, Vienna, with an optional 4-day/3-night post-tour extension.
- Each excursion on the tour has an activity level assigned to it. Please reference the brochure for each excursion's activity level
- Mild: Walk under 1 mile on mainly flat etrrain; navigate under 50 stairs; stand under 1 hour
- Moderate: Walk 1-3 miles on mainly flat/uneven terrain; navigate 50-100 stairs; stand 1-2 hours
- Active: Walk 2+ miles on flat/uneven terrain including up and down inclines; navigate 100+stairs; stand 3+ hours
- 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.
- The Carolina Alumni Travel Office and tour operator reserve the right to 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.