Alpine Splendor
Aug. 21–Sept. 3, 2025
Tour Operator: Odysseys Unlimited
Easy: Minimal walking is required. Typically, involves cruising by ship. Suitable for travelers with limited mobility. Optional excursions may require a higher activity level.
Moderate: Moderate amount of walking required. Typically, two to three miles a day, often uphill, on uneven terrain and/or with multiple stairs. Requires the ability to board a ship and motor coach without assistance.
Activity Level: Moderate
Activity details below
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Board two world-renowned trains — the Glacier Express and the Gornergratbahn, with stunning views of the Matterhorn — and take a Lake Lugano cruise. Visit Castelgrande, a UNESCO site, and enjoy a tasting at a royal wine cellar. Three nights in beautiful Salzburg, with an intimate classical performance, visits to Hohensalzburg castle and stops at historic WWII sites, conclude the journey.
Highlights
- Lovely Lucerne, including Kapellbrücke covered bridge
- Cogwheel train to Mt. Pilatus
- Famed Glacier Express Alpine train route
- Gornergratbahn railway with views of the Matterhorn
- Private Lake Lugano cruise
- Visit to Bellinzona’s Castelgrande, a UNESCO site
- Alfresco grotto lunch
- Tour and tasting at a Swiss winery
- Baroque Old Town of Salzburg
- Medieval Hohensalzburg, one of Europe’s finest castles
Activity Details
- Walk 2-4 miles per day, often on uneven terrain in natural settings
- High elevations on excursions to Mt. Pilatus (7,000 ft), Gornergrat (10,285 ft), Nordkette (7,401 ft), and Eagle’s Nest (6,017 ft); elevations at hotel locations are not severe (from 1,400 ft to 5,200 ft)
- Several long days of travel using multiple modes of transportation
Cost Details
Please see tour brochure for details.
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