Alpine Adventure

8 Days

Zurich to Munich

  • Countries

    Switzerland

    Austria

    Germany

A map showing the route of Tauck's Alpine Adventure tour.
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Overview

Higher, faster, farther, the Alpine way… Glistening glaciers... snowy peaks... idyllic meadows... summer fun! Few places on Earth offer as much breathtaking beauty, outdoor adventure, and colorful culture as the Alps... and there's no end to the possibilities when you experience them with your family.


During your eight-day adventure, family fun awaits you at every stop… from Lake Lucerne and Mount Titlis in Switzerland... across the mountains aboard the Glacier Express to famous St. Moritz... into the Austrian Alps and Innsbruck... and on to the Bavarian magic of Munich! Go whitewater rafting, mountain bicycling, rock and rope climbing... enjoy a look at Neolithic life and traditional Tyrolean fun and games... ride cable cars and go zip-lining... watch an exciting ski-jump demonstration and more!

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Why Tauck?

The Tauck Experience

"Leave Your Worries At Home"

"We make everything as easy as possible… taking care of all of the little things, so you don't miss out on the big things"

"One Upfront Price - No Hidden Costs"

"Pay one upfront price, no options sold... travel should be worth your time and the price you paid, and then some... so you'll receive the best value for your travel dollars."

"Tauck Directors - Simply The Best"

"Personal, thoughtful service is the hallmark of our Tauck Directors and local guides – together, they provide a deeper, authentic travel experience."

"Never Settle For Ordinary"

"Cookie-cutter vacations just don't cut it with us. Tauck is known for going beyond the expected, teaming with talented insiders, and adding a lot of authentic local flavor to give our guests uniquely personal travel experiences."

Itinerary

Arrive Zurich and on to Engelberg

Tour Begins: 6:00 PM, Kempinski Palace Engelberg. Welcome to the Swiss Alps! A transfer is included from Zurich International Airport to Kempinski Palace Engelberg. Tonight, join us for a private Tauck Bridges welcome reception and dinner at the Kempinski Palace Engelberg. 

Zip Lining on Mount Titlis / Cruise Lake Lucerne

Get a closer look at the Alpine wonderland that surrounds you today as you ride to the top of Mount Titlis aboard a cable car for lunch and either an exciting zip-line adventure or free to enjoy as you wish on the mountaintop. Descend the mountain and join your Tauck Director for an orientation walk of Lucerne, followed by free time to discover spires, covered bridges, fountains, and more before a dinner cruise on glacial Lake Lucerne.

Travel to St. Moritz by rail

Feast your eyes on some of the world's greatest scenery today... aboard the famous Glacier Express for what many call the most scenic rail trip in Europe – winding its way through lush Alpine valleys dotted with little villages... the real Switzerland! Arrive in the popular resort town of St. Moritz for a two-night stay in the Engadine Valley.

Climbing, cycling & more in the Engadine Valley

Start another exciting day in the Alps by climbing up Piz Diavolezza via cable car; you won't believe the views of the Engadine Valley and its many lakes stretching out below you... Plus, you'll have a chance to try the highest virtual reality experience in the world! Then it's off to the Morteratsch Glacier for guided mountain hiking*, rock climbing*, and abseiling* (descending via ropes)... a visit to an Alpine cheesery for lunch in a meadow and a look at cheesemaking... and a few surprises!* If you wish, hop aboard a mountain bicycle* for a ride back through the Engadine Valley to St. Moritz, where your evening is free to enjoy as you please.

Waterpark fun at Area 47

After crossing the border from Switzerland to Austria this morning, get wet and wild in Austria's Ötztal Valley today on a trip to Area 47, one of the largest adventure parks in the Alps, and Europe's ultimate outdoor playground. Jump into a neoprene suit and helmet, and head out on a whitewater-rafting adventure*; then do some swimming or try out the slides and other attractions of one of the newest and biggest water parks on the Continent, and enjoy lunch at the park. Arrive late afternoon at your Alpine spa hotel in Längenfeld – the AQUA DOME – offering more aquatic fun for the whole family with a pool, waterslides, spa, sauna, thermal baths, and fitness center.

Innsbruck, ski jumpers & Ötzi-Dorf

This morning, head to Innsbruck – the 15th-century capital of Emperor Maximilian I's Habsburg Empire, and more recently the host of two Winter Olympic Games in the 20th century – and visit the high-tech Bergisel ski-jump complex, designed by star architect Zaha Hadid, for a demonstration of the difficult and daring art of ski jumping. Later, join your local guide in old Innsbruck for a walking tour of this idyllic Alpine city, during which you just might "meet" old Emperor Max and his wives. Following a free afternoon, enjoy an after-hours private visit to Ötzi-Dorf, an open-air museum and archaeological site in the Ötzi Valley, interpreting village life during the time of "Ötzi" – the Neolithic Age of about 5,000 years ago. Dinner tonight in a rustic restaurant includes a memorable evening of Tyrolean fun, games, and activities!

Bavarian fun in Munich

Depart Austria, cross the German border into Bavaria, and continue on to Munich, Bavaria's capital city, for a city tour followed by time to explore as you please. Cap your memorable family Alpine vacation with tonight's farewell dinner in the historic Palais Keller – once a 15th-century salt store – beneath your landmark hotel in the heart of the city, the Bayerischer Hof.

Say "auf wiedersehen" as your journey ends

Trip ends: Munich. Fly home anytime; a transfer is included from the Bayerischer Hof to Munich Airport. You should allow a minimum of 3 hours for your flight check-in.

  • Experience with Tauck

    Visit to Ötzi Dorf, an archaeological open-air park interpreting life in the time of "Ötzi," the Neolithic "iceman", found mummified in the Ötztal Alps in 1991

  • Tauck Inclusions
    • All gratuities to Tauck Director, local guides, and drivers
    • Mountain bicycling, suspension rope climbing, rock climbing, summer tobogganing & whitewater rafting
    • Travel to St. Moritz aboard the Glacier Express
    • Traditional Tyrolean evening featuring food, fun, and games
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