On this Top of Switzerland tour, witness some of Switzerland's most amazing scenery and learn about traditional and current Swiss culture with overnights in Zurich, Interlaken, and Lucerne. Plus, you'll travel to Germany and overnight in Munich and the charming Bavarian town of Oberammergau.A tour highlight is your rack railway trip to the "Top of Europe," a high alpine wonderland of ice and snow. Here, at the amazing Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station at 11,332 feet, you can stand on the observation platform to view the glaciers and witness a panoramic view overlooking France, Germany, and Italy. It's an unforgettable experience!Participate in a walking tour in Lucerne, walks through the Old Town in Innsbruck and Zurich, and an orientation in Munich. In Oberammergau, enjoy first-class seats to the Passion Play, performed every 10 years by Oberammergau residents as a thank you for saving the town from the Black Death. With beautiful alpine scenery as the backdrop, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Globus has also included special treats to help you learn about Swiss culture. Visit the Ballenberg Open-air Museum to see traditional rural buildings from all regions of Switzerland and to learn how Switzerland’s rural populations have lived, worked, and kept their customs alive. Woodcarving is part of the Swiss culture and in Brienz, visit the Woodcarving Museum to see traditional and artistically significant woodcarvings. Also visit a little cheese village in the Emmental Valley to learn about traditional and modern cheese production techniques, sample the locally produced cheese, and enjoy a light lunch.From the gorgeous scenery to the unique cultural experiences, this Switzerland tour with Oberammergau is a dream vacation!Your vacation, which includes the Oberammergau Passion Play, requires a per-person, non-refundable deposit of $600 to secure your reservation and tickets for the play.
1 nights in Zurich
2 nights in Interlaken
2 nights in Lucerne
2 nights in Oberammergau
1 nights in Munich
Day 1: Arrive In Zurich, Switzerland
Welcome to Zurich! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 2: Zurich–emmental Valley–interlaken
ZURICH Orientation walk in the Old Town.EMMENTAL VALLEY Visit [LF] the Schaukaserei Affoltern. Enjoy a light lunch. INTERLAKEN Free time late afternoon and evening. (B,L) 106 mi / 170 km
Day 3: Interlaken. Excursion To The Jungfrau
GRINDELWALD [LF] Excursion to the Jungfrau Massif includes a mountain train ride to the top, Ice Palace, and the Jungfrau Passport. Free time. (B)
Day 4: Interlaken–brienz–ballenberg–lucerne
Scenic drive through charming mountains brings you to Brienz.BRIENZ Visit the Woodcarving Museum. Free time to browse.BALLENBERG Visit the open-air museum. (B) 50 mi / 80 km
Day 5: Lucerne
LUCERNE Walking tour includes the Lion monument, the Old Town, and the Chapel Bridge. Dinner this evening at a local restaurant. (B,D)ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Lucerne with an excursion on Mount Pilatus. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time with your GlobusGO mobile app
Day 6: Lucerne–innsbruck, Austria–oberammergau, Germany
INNSBRUCK Walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof. (B,D) 243 mi / 391 km
Day 7: Oberammergau
OBERAMMERGAU Afternoon and evening dedicated to the world-famous Passion Play. (B,L,D)
Day 8: Oberammergau–munich
MUNICH Orientation tour includes the Marienplatz with its Old and New Town Halls. (B) 56 mi / 90 km
Day 9: Munich
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)