DAY 1: UK - Munich.
Fly to Munich where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay in the Munich area.

DAY 2: Munich area - Innsbruck.
Quite a fascinating itinerary today. Drive south for a stop to visit Linderhof Castle, set deep in a valley in the forest of the Ammergau Alps. Journey into Austria and, by way of beautiful Seefeld, reach Innsbruck for an overnight stay. You'll have time to admire its famous Golden Roof. (B, D)

DAY 3: Innsbruck - Liechtenstein - Lake Lucerne.
More glorious alpine scenery as you motor westwards through the Tyrol to the Arlberg Tunnel and down into the Vorarlberg to reach Vaduz, the capital of the tiny but wealthy principality of Liechtenstein. Now into Switzerland to the shores of lovely Lake Lucerne. Your visit takes in the impressive city walls, a covered wooden bridge and the Lion Monument. Overnight in the Lake Lucerne area. (B)

DAY 4: Lake Lucerne - Stans - Berne - Lausanne area.
Take advantage of the optional excursion by funicular and cable car to the 1,898 metre summit of the Stanserhorn. Later motor along the shores of Lake Thun, then on to Switzerland's beautiful capital, Berne, a charming town with arcaded shops, carved fountains and towers. Your visit features the Bear Pit and the monumental Federal Palace. Afterwards, we travel to the Lausanne area for an overnight stay. (B)

DAY 5: Lausanne area - Chillon Castle - Zermatt.
This morning enjoy time in Lausanne before visiting Chillon Castle, residence of the Counts of Savoy in the 12th-century. More alpine scenery on the way to the typical Swiss village of Täsch for the alpine train journey to Zermatt. (B, D)

DAY 6: Zermatt. At leisure.
Zermatt has a variety of shops, cafés and bars for you to enjoy at your leisure. Also, don't miss the opportunity of taking the optional excursion to the Gornergrat, Europe's highest rack-railway (3,131 metres). (B)

DAY 7: Zermatt - The Glacier Express to Andermatt - Lugano.
The alpine train journey to Andermatt is undoubtedly the highlight of the whole tour. An unforgettable experience through the unspoilt beauty of the Alps. From Andermatt you then rejoin the coach for the journey to the shores of Lake Lugano, for an overnight stay. (B, D)

DAY 8: Lugano - Venice area.
This morning travel to Venice, a city of unparalleled beauty. This afternoon you will take a picturesque boat ride along the Giudecca Canal to Piazza San Marco and visit a typical Venetian glass blowing workshop. (B, D)

DAY 9: Venice area - Dolomites - Salzburg area.
Today leave the flat and fertile plains of the River Po Valley and journey into the splendid scenery of the Dolomites, making a stop in the famous winter resort of Cortina. In the afternoon cross into Austria and ascend the road over the Grossglockner; a stop to admire the surrounding alpine scenery will be made during this part of the journey. Next to the Salzburg area for an overnight stay. (B, D)

DAY 10: Salzburg area (included sightseeing) - Munich.
Don't miss the included city sightseeing excursion with a local guide. You'll be taken to many of the city's highlights such as the Domplatz, the Horse Trough, Festival Hall, and of course the charming Getreidegasse where Mozart was born. This afternoon continue to Munich for an optional Bavarian evening and farewell dinner. (B)

DAY 11: Munich - UK.
Transfer to Munich airport for your flight to the UK. (B)