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Day 2 • Sankt Moritz-Dorf
Day 5 • Fussen
Day 7 • Appenzell
Day 1 • Departure from the USA
Today we begin our adventure as we board a plane for a flight over the Atlantic to Zurich, Switzerland.
Day 2 • Arrival Zurich/St. Moritz
We arrive in Zurich, where we are met by our friendly Signature Tours International Manager who brings us to our awaiting motor coach. We drive to St. Moritz, home of the most famous Swiss ski resort, Sankt Moritz-Dorf, which has the world’s oldest skiing school. We have time for lunch on our own and an afternoon at leisure at the direction of our Tour Manager. Dinner and the night are spent in St. Moritz.
Day 3 • St. Moritz/Tirano/St. Moritz
Today we embark on the Bernina Express Train, which travels along one of the most scenic railway lines in the world. On our way to Tirano, Italy, the train climbs one of Europe’s steepest rail ascents, out of the Engadine Valley toward the Bernina Pass. Enjoy the dramatic views of the Morteratsch Glacier and many others throughout the journey in the Italian Alps. We have free time for lunch en route to Tirano and transfer back to St. Moritz for dinner and overnight.
Day 4 • Innsbruck
Day 4 • St. Moritz/Innsbruck
Leaving St. Moritz behind us, we board our coach for the ride to Innsbruck, Austria. The most popular Austrian holiday destination, the city of Innsbruck lies at the very heart of the Austrian Alps. Tucked between the northern Alps and the Tuxer mountain range, Innsbruck is famous for its winter sports and has twice been home to the Winter Olympics. After arriving, we take a guided city tour, followed by time for lunch on our own. Dinner and overnight are in Innsbruck.
Day 5 • Innsbruck/Fussen/Oberammergau
Today we feel the excitement as we travel to the small and beautiful village of Oberammergau and the highlight of our tour, the Passion Play. We drive through the lovely Bavarian forest near Fussen, where we stop to visit the Cinderella-style Neuschwanstein Castle of King Ludwig. Then, upon arrival in Oberammergau, we check into our hotel and enjoy lunch on our own. Our Tour Manager is available to direct us as we enjoy an afternoon of leisure. Dinner and the night are in Oberammergau.
Day 6 • Passion Play
Day 6 • Oberammergau/PASSION PLAY
Today is the day we have all been waiting for! This small town of peasants and craftsmen, encircled by the wooded foothills of the Ammergau, owes its fame to the internationally renowned Passion Play. Performed only once every ten years, and involving 1,100 amateur actors from the local population, this play, re-enacting the final days of Christ, lasts an entire summer’s day. This is sure to be a day we will never forget. Dinner and the night are in Oberammergau.
Day 7 • Oberammagau/Appenzell/Lucerne
After a day we won’t soon forget, we board our motor coach for the ride to Lucerne, Switzerland. En route, we visit Appenzell, which has long been one of Switzerland's most active centers for yodeling, alphorn playing, and other expressions of Swiss musical tradition. We stop at the Appenzell Cheese Dairy where we are sure to sample some of their finest creations. We enjoy lunch before continuing to Lucerne for the night.
Day 8 • Lucerne
This morning we embark on a guided walking tour of Lucerne. Considered by many to be among the most charming places in Europe, Lucerne is surrounded by snowcapped Alps and is situated on a beautiful glacial lake. An afternoon excursion takes us to Mt. Titlis. This glacier paradise at 10,000 feet offers a snow and ice experience from the highest viewpoint in Central Switzerland. We have lunch before returning to Lucerne for our Farewell Dinner.
Day 9 • Lucerne/Zurich/Hometown U.S.A.
Today we transfer to Zurich Airport for a return flight to the U.S., taking with us all the unforgettable memories that we will share with friends and family for years to come!!