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$2,500.00 pp

Based on Quad Occupancy

To begin our Explore on a Budget: Tour of Switzerland and Germany, we will meet at the Salt Lake International Airport. We will travel overnight to Europe, arriving the following morning.

Arrival at Frankfurt International Airport. From Frankfurt, we will visit Heidelberg where you can wander the cobblestone streets, explore the castle perched on the hillside or watch barges floating by from the historic bridge spanning the river. Overnight in Herbolzheim.

We will spend the day in the Alsace, which boasts colorful half-timbered houses, sprawling vineyards and hilltop castles. At Haut-Koenigsburg, you will have time to roam through its impressive medieval castle. Then, we will travel to Strasbourg to see its beautiful gothic cathedral. Overnight in Herbolzheim.

We will start the day visiting the Black Forest Open Air Museum, which depicts the traditional house styles, cultural habits, and way of living in the Black Forest during the last 400 years.  The tour will continue with a visit to Triberg, famous for its cuckoo clocks and waterfalls. Overnight in Herbolzheim.

As we travel to Switzerland, we will visit picturesque Colmar, and the capital city of Switzerland, Bern. Colmar’s labyrinth of cobbled lanes and flower-lined canals make for an enchanting visit. Bern is known for its medieval architecture and pretty riverside location. Overnight in Interlaken.

Built on a narrow stretch of valley, between the emerald-colored waters of Lake Brienz and Lake Thun, Interlaken is a town encircled by stunning natural beauty. Its surrounding mountains, forests, alpine meadows, and glaciers will give us plenty of options for the day’s activities. Overnight in Interlaken.

We will spend the day in Lauterbrunnen soaking in the beautiful scenery of this small alpine village. The roaring 300-meter high Staubbach Falls and nearby glacial waters of Trümmelbach Falls, and the gigantic rock faces and mountain peaks surrounding the valley are simply stunning. Overnight in Interlaken.

Our journey takes us next to Lucerne, sitting aside a lake with an impressive mountainous panorama and known for its well-preserved medieval center and elegant historic buildings. The centerpiece of the town is Chapel Bridge, one of the oldest, covered wooden bridges in Europe. Overnight in Lindau.

At Lake Constance, we will visit the island of Mainau, and the village of Stein am Rhein. Mainau offers year-round beauty with its impressive flower gardens, butterfly house, and lake views. Stein am Rhein boasts mural-painted buildings, a swan-ornamented river, and a hilltop castle. Overnight in Lindau.

Nestled at the edge of the Bavarian Alps lies Neuschwanstein Castle. Made famous as the model for the Disney Castle, this 19th century palace looks like it was plucked from a fairy tale. We will visit the castle, and the nearby village of Hohenschwangau. Overnight in Lindau.

Stretch your legs as we travel back into Germany, with a stop at the medieval city of Esslingen. For an extra burn, climb the 300+ steps to view the panorama from the old city walls. We will continue north, stopping at Luisenpark, a sprawling urban park filled with wonders. Overnight in Rüdesheim.

Spend the day cruising the Rhine River, passing charming towns, historic German castles, and lush vineyards. At St. Goar, we will disembark to tour Rheinfels Castle. At the end of our day, we will wander through Rüdesheim and pick-up last-minute souvenirs. Overnight in Rüdesheim.

Travel back to Salt Lake City from Frankfurt, Germany. Because of the difference in time zones when traveling from Europe to the United States, we will leave Europe in the morning and return to the Salt Lake International airport on the evening of the same day.