Alpine Escape: Germany, Austria and Italy

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Munich


Venice

Tour summary

10 days

3 countries

Visiting 3 countries: Germany, Austria, Italy

12 meals

18 guests (max)

Driver

Trip leader

Luxury minicoach

Twin-share / double / double for single occupancy

9 nights in thoughtfully selected accommodation

9 nights

When was the last time you filled your lungs with crisp mountain air, indulged in a glass of locally-produced wine (or two) and ambled through knots of colourful streets? Well, now’s your chance to write your next travel tale. Get ready to be inspired by the towering Dolomites whose jagged peaks graze the sky like giant hands reaching up from the earth. Uncover the romance of Verona with its infamous balcony that tells a story of love and loss. And pause at Lake Constance, whose water glistens like millions of turquoise gemstones. This enchanting trio of countries is waiting for you. 

Tour highlights

  • Wander the colourful, picturesque streets of Innsbruck, nestled in the Austrian Alps
  • Cruise the tranquil waters of Lake Constance, visiting UNESCO site Unteruhldingen along the way
  • Stay in the magnificent Cortina d’Ampezzo, proudly known as the Queen of the Dolomites
  • Explore the quaint streets of Verona during a guided tour

Tour itinerary

Day 1 - Munich (Germany)

We’ll begin our adventure in the glorious city of Munich. After meeting our expert local Tour Leader and like-minded individuals at the hotel, we’ll settle in for a delectable three-course dinner. 

We’ll begin our adventure in the glorious city of Munich. After meeting our expert local Tour Leader and like-minded individuals at the hotel, we’ll settle in for a delectable three-course dinner. 

Included today

Accommodation

Hotel Drei Löwen (or similar)

Meals
  • Dinner

Day 2 - Munich – Friedrichshafen – Meersburg – Lake Constance

This morning, our journey takes us to Friedrichshafen, a coastal city known for its importance in aviation history. Here, we’ll visit the Zeppelin Museum – the birthplace of Zeppelin, a large German airship used during WWI. Then, we’ll continue to the medieval city of Meersburg where we can relish some free time before a walking tour. Our local guide will lead us through quaint streets filled with colourful homes whilst sharing tales of its historic past. Our tour concludes at the magnificent Meersburg Castle, the oldest inhabited castle in Germany, where we’ll delight in breathtaking views over the town. Later, we'll traverse to Lake Constance, our picturesque home for the next two nights.

This morning, our journey takes us to Friedrichshafen, a coastal city known for its importance in aviation history. Here, we’ll visit the Zeppelin Museum – the birthplace of Zeppelin, a large German airship used during WWI. Then, we’ll continue to the medieval city of Meersburg where we can relish some free time before a walking tour. Our local guide will lead us through quaint streets filled with colourful homes whilst sharing tales of its historic past. Our tour concludes at the magnificent Meersburg Castle, the oldest inhabited castle in Germany, where we’ll delight in breathtaking views over the town. Later, we'll traverse to Lake Constance, our picturesque home for the next two nights.

Included today

Accommodation

Hotel Constantia (or similar)

Meals
  • Breakfast

Day 3 - Lake Constance

After breakfast, the glittering waters of Lake Constance await. We’ll embark on a boat tour of this resplendent area, making leisurely stops along the way. First: Mainau Island, also known as The Flower Island, with its lush blossoms, floral bouquets and fluttering butterflies. Here, we’ll explore a park filled with 150-year-old trees as well as the Baroque-style castle and church. Next, we’ll make our way to UNESCO World Heritage Site, Unteruhldingen. Lake dwellings from the Stone and Bronze Ages are dotted along the shore, lending us insight into the lives of those who inhabited this area between 4,000 and 850 BC. The evening is yours to enjoy a local dinner at your own pace.

After breakfast, the glittering waters of Lake Constance await. We’ll embark on a boat tour of this resplendent area, making leisurely stops along the way. First: Mainau Island, also known as The Flower Island, with its lush blossoms, floral bouquets and fluttering butterflies. Here, we’ll explore a park filled with 150-year-old trees as well as the Baroque-style castle and church. Next, we’ll make our way to UNESCO World Heritage Site, Unteruhldingen. Lake dwellings from the Stone and Bronze Ages are dotted along the shore, lending us insight into the lives of those who inhabited this area between 4,000 and 850 BC. The evening is yours to enjoy a local dinner at your own pace.

Included today

Accommodation

Hotel Constantia (or similar)

Meals
  • Breakfast

Day 4 - Lake Constance – Liechtenstein – Innsbruck (Austria)

Our day begins with a short but sweet scenic stop at Lindau where we’ll take in breathtaking views of the colourful city. Then, we'll continue to Liechtenstein, the fourth smallest country in all of Europe! Here, we’ll take a city train tour of the tiny capital: Vaduz. Venture through the idyllic old town and past rolling vineyards, stopping off at the historic Red House to soak up panoramic views of 12th century Vaduz Castle. The afternoon is then yours to explore at leisure – amble through Vaduz’s charming streets and have lunch before we travel to our next destination!

Our day begins with a short but sweet scenic stop at Lindau where we’ll take in breathtaking views of the colourful city. Then, we'll continue to Liechtenstein, the fourth smallest country in all of Europe! Here, we’ll take a city train tour of the tiny capital: Vaduz. Venture through the idyllic old town and past rolling vineyards, stopping off at the historic Red House to soak up panoramic views of 12th century Vaduz Castle. The afternoon is then yours to explore at leisure – amble through Vaduz’s charming streets and have lunch before we travel to our next destination!

Included today

Accommodation

Hotel Grauer Bär (or similar)

Meals
  • Breakfast

Day 5 - Innsbruck

Welcome to Innsbruck, the capital of the Alps. Our morning begins with a walking tour with a local guide. During our stroll, we’ll spot the impressive Triumphal Arch, illustrious Imperial Palace and brilliant Golden Roof whilst learning about the rise and fall of the Habsburg dynasty. After our minds are satiated with newfound knowledge, we’ll take the cable car to a scenic lookout. Our awe-inspiring view: Nordkette mountains, the Jewel of the Alps. Back on lower ground, the afternoon is yours to discover Innsbruck at your own pace.

Welcome to Innsbruck, the capital of the Alps. Our morning begins with a walking tour with a local guide. During our stroll, we’ll spot the impressive Triumphal Arch, illustrious Imperial Palace and brilliant Golden Roof whilst learning about the rise and fall of the Habsburg dynasty. After our minds are satiated with newfound knowledge, we’ll take the cable car to a scenic lookout. Our awe-inspiring view: Nordkette mountains, the Jewel of the Alps. Back on lower ground, the afternoon is yours to discover Innsbruck at your own pace.

Included today

Accommodation

Hotel Grauer Bär (or similar)

Meals
  • Breakfast

Day 6 - Innsbruck – Bruneck (Italy) – Cortina d’Ampezzo

We’ll head south towards Italy today, making a stop at Bruneck: an amalgamation of classic architecture within a vibrant atmosphere. Unearth its secrets at your leisure, taking in the colourful buildings, picturesque churches and local lifestyle. After finding delectable dishes to taste at lunchtime, we’ll make our way to Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy’s most exclusive ski resort. This chapter of our journey begins with a visit to the Observatory of Helmut Ullrich which will open our eyes to the galaxy above us during a guided sun observation. Tonight, we’ll share our favourite moments of the adventure so far over our included group dinner. 

We’ll head south towards Italy today, making a stop at Bruneck: an amalgamation of classic architecture within a vibrant atmosphere. Unearth its secrets at your leisure, taking in the colourful buildings, picturesque churches and local lifestyle. After finding delectable dishes to taste at lunchtime, we’ll make our way to Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy’s most exclusive ski resort. This chapter of our journey begins with a visit to the Observatory of Helmut Ullrich which will open our eyes to the galaxy above us during a guided sun observation. Tonight, we’ll share our favourite moments of the adventure so far over our included group dinner. 

Included today

Accommodation

Hotel Medil (or similar)

Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Day 7 - Cortina d’Ampezzo – Marmolada – Cortina d’Ampezzo

The Queen of the Dolomites awaits. We’ll take a series of cable cars to the top of Marmolada where we’ll enjoy sweeping 360-degree views of ice-capped mountains, deep valleys and never-ending skies. Then, we’ll swap nature for history with a visit to the Museum of the Great War in Serauta, before returning to Cortina d’Ampezzo where the rest of the day is yours to unwind in this splendid setting. 

The Queen of the Dolomites awaits. We’ll take a series of cable cars to the top of Marmolada where we’ll enjoy sweeping 360-degree views of ice-capped mountains, deep valleys and never-ending skies. Then, we’ll swap nature for history with a visit to the Museum of the Great War in Serauta, before returning to Cortina d’Ampezzo where the rest of the day is yours to unwind in this splendid setting. 

Included today

Accommodation

Hotel Medil (or similar)

Meals
  • Breakfast

Day 8 - Cortina d’Ampezzo – Trento – Verona

Wave farewell to Cortina d’Ampezzo. The small town of Trento awaits. Here, we’ll embark on a walking tour with a local guide, discovering an array of churches, palaces and museums bathed in architectural beauty. Then, we’ll venture to Verona, our home for the next two nights.

Wave farewell to Cortina d’Ampezzo. The small town of Trento awaits. Here, we’ll embark on a walking tour with a local guide, discovering an array of churches, palaces and museums bathed in architectural beauty. Then, we’ll venture to Verona, our home for the next two nights.

Included today

Accommodation

Best Western Plus Hotel Expo (or similar)

Meals
  • Breakfast

Day 9 - Verona

Today we’ll embrace fair Verona, the city famed for its setting to the unrequited love story between Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. After exploring its quaint streets, visiting the well-known balcony and Verona Arena on a guided tour, we’ll savour a tasting of notable wines alongside local cheeses and meats. Tonight, our farewell dinner awaits where we can clink glasses to an unforgettable journey. 

Today we’ll embrace fair Verona, the city famed for its setting to the unrequited love story between Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. After exploring its quaint streets, visiting the well-known balcony and Verona Arena on a guided tour, we’ll savour a tasting of notable wines alongside local cheeses and meats. Tonight, our farewell dinner awaits where we can clink glasses to an unforgettable journey. 

Included today

Accommodation

Best Western Plus Hotel Expo (or similar)

Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Day 10 - Verona – Venice

All good things must come to an end, including our mesmerising escape through three beautiful countries. After breakfast, we’ll travel to Venice – a city filled with glamour, gondolas and gelato – where we’ll say our goodbyes.

All good things must come to an end, including our mesmerising escape through three beautiful countries. After breakfast, we’ll travel to Venice – a city filled with glamour, gondolas and gelato – where we’ll say our goodbyes.

Included today

Meals
  • Breakfast

Worth noting:

The Marmolada cable car and WWI museum located in Cortina d’Ampezzo are closed during May and October departures. Instead, we’ll venture through the Dolomites and soak up vistas of tranquil Lake Misurina on a half-day tour.

Things we think you'll love

A landscape view of the tranquil town of Liechtenstein.
Signature moment

A small yet mighty nation

Venture to Liechtenstein for an afternoon of discovery, where Vaduz is ours for the taking on a scenic train tour. Glimpse distant vineyards. Soak up panoramic views at 12th-century Vaduz Castle. And spend some free time strolling through the old town.

A view of a large manor on the Lake Constance waterfront.

Lake Constance waters

Drift through the calming, blue waters of Lake Constance where each ripple brings a spell of peace, and stop at UNESCO site Unteruhldingen for a touch of exploring.

A view of Verona's Colosseum during Dusk.

Fair Verona wanders

Romeo, Romeo, where for art thou? Discover the cobbled streets, lively squares and romantic tales of Verona during a guided tour.

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FAQs

Our thoughtfully selected accommodation is full of charm and historic details – expect elegant country inns, grand town centre hotels and even the odd castle! For this reason, rooms vary in size, and most hotels don’t have lifts – meaning you’ll likely need to access your room via stairs. Porterage will be included wherever possible.

Although air conditioning is mostly unavailable in historic buildings, fans will be provided during hot spells. Most hotels have bathtubs with overhead showers (rather than walk-in showers), so you’ll be able to enjoy a soak at the end of the day.

The longest drive days will be approximately four hours on our luxury minicoach. During these periods of travelling, your group will make regular stops at various sites, so you can stretch your legs and take in the picturesque surrounds.

All the tour details in one handy document available to read at your leisure!

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