First Travel of Burleson presents...
Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria - featuring Octoberfest - 2027
September 18 - 27, 2027 • 10 Days • 13 Meals
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DAY 1 - September 18, 2027: Overnight Flight
Discover spectacular Switzerland, Austria and Bavaria on a tour featuring Munich's legendary Oktoberfest.
DAY 2 - September 19, 2027: Bern, Switzerland
Arrive in Bern, Switzerland’s charming capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its cobblestone streets and medieval architecture, Bern feels beautifully preserved in time. As arrival times will vary, there is no scheduled sightseeing today. Spend the day as you wish, exploring the city independently. This evening, gather with your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner featuring local cuisine.
Includes: Dinner
DAY 3 - September 20, 2027: Bern - Habkern - Bern
Travel to Habkern, a postcard-perfect mountain village near Interlaken. Visit a local workshop to learn how the alphorn is crafted and enjoy a yodeling demonstration led by a professional performer. Cap off the experience with a fondue lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Bern for a leisurely afternoon.
Includes: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 4 - September 21, 2027: Swissotel Kursaal Bern
Enjoy a panoramic sightseeing tour of Bern with a local guide. Highlights include the Bundeshaus (the Swiss Parliament), the famous Bear Pit, the Rose Gardens, and the soaring Gothic cathedral that crowns Old Town’s skyline. The afternoon is free to explore independently. Perhaps you’ll take a ride on the Gurtenbahn funicular, climbing Gurten Mountain to an altitude of 2,574 feet (858 meters) for sweeping views of the city and surrounding countryside.
Includes: Breakfast
DAY 5 - September 22, 2027: Bern - Lucerne - Bern
Set out for Lucerne, often called the “Swiss Paradise on the Lake.” Join a guided walking tour of Altstadt, featuring the covered Chapel Bridge, the famous Water Tower, the Renaissance-style Town Hall, and the Lion Monument, carved from natural rock to commemorate the heroic Swiss Guard. Enjoy your free time exploring this magnificent city, or perhaps join an optional tour to the legendary Mount Pilatus. Return to Bern this evening for dinner at one of the city’s renowned restaurants.
Includes: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 6 - September 23, 2027: Bern - Vaduz, Liechtenstein - Innsbruck, Austria
En route to Innsbruck, make your way through Liechtenstein, the world’s smallest German-speaking country and the only European country to lie entirely within the Alps. Spend some time in Vaduz, strolling through the charming old quarter and along the pedestrian-friendly Stadtle , referred to as “small town” by the locals. Upon arrival in Innsbruck, it’s your choice! Join a guided walk highlighting Innsbruck’s history and landmarks, including Maria-Theresien-Strasse, the Hofburg, and the “Golden Roof” -OR- you may embark on a tour to the Nordkette, Innsbruck’s stunning mountain range, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking alpine views and experience the dramatic scenery that rises directly from the heart of the city.
Includes: Breakfast
DAY 7 - September 24, 2027: Innsbruck Salzburg - Innsbruck
Travel through scenic countryside to Salzburg. Discover the city on a walking tour featuring Mirabell Gardens, the quaint Getreidegasse (Mozart’s birthplace), and other highlights of this Baroque jewel. Enjoy lunch at a legendary 1,200-year-old St. Peter’s Restaurant, the oldest in Austria and still owned by the monks. Enjoy time in the afternoon at leisure before returning to Innsbruck.
Includes: Breakfast & Lunch
DAY 8 - September 25, 2027: Innsbruck - Bavaria, Germany - Innsbruck
Cross into Bavaria to tour Linderhof Palace, the only palace — out of three — that King Ludwig II lived to see completed. With an expert guide, explore its lavish interiors inspired by Versailles. Continue to Ettal Abbey* — a Benedictine monastery founded in 1330, where you’ll tour the Basilica and enjoy a brewery visit with tastings. Return to Innsbruck and delight in a Tyrolean folklore show hosted by a well-known local musical family.**
Includes: Breakfast
DAY - September 26, 2027: Innsbruck - Munich, Germany
Travel to Munich to experience Oktoberfest, the world-famous folk festival dating back to the 1800s. Today, the celebration draws visitors from around the globe and features lively music, traditional costumes, savory Bavarian cuisine, amusement rides, and millions of liters of beer. In your reserved tent, raise a toast to a fun-filled day of drinks, games, and time spent with friendly locals.
Includes: Breakfast & Lunch
DAY 10 - September 27, 2027: Munich - Tour Ends
Your tour comes to an end in Munich., leaving you with many pleasant memories.
Includes: Breakfast
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INCLUDED IN PRICE: Round Trip Air from DFW Airport, Taxes and Fees/Surcharges & Hotel Transfers
Not Included in Price: Cancelation Waiver and Insurance of $599 per person,
*Price per person, based on double occupancy is $6,699, single occupancy is $7,999 & triple occupancy is $6,599.
This is for all Bookings Made BEFORE March 19, 2027. (Afterwards, Call For Rates)
(All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change, based on air inclusive package from DFW)
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