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2026 Tour code: APG26
About the tour
Bask in boundless displays of jaw-dropping views on a spectacular First Class vacation through the Alps.
Soak up the atmosphere of historic Munich on a beer tour, marvel at the fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle and indulge in a Mozart concert dinner in Salzburg after a tour. Enjoy a cruise in the Austrian Lake District and explore charming Innsbruck.
See Switzerland from First Class panoramic carriages on the iconic Glacier Express and Bernina Express and reach the "Top of Europe" on the stunning Jungfrau Express.
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Itinerary
Your alpine vacation begins as you land in Munich and transfer independently to our hotel, just a short distance from the main train station.
After checking in, the rest of the day is spent at leisure, and you can begin exploring the city on your own. Located within sight of the Alps, Munich is one of Germany's best-loved cities and blends historic architecture and vibrant culture. As the capital of Bavaria, there are many museums and galleries you could visit, including the Alte Piakothek which houses a major collection of European paintings in an impressive neoclassical building.
This evening, you could enjoy a flavor of southern Germany by dining on regional specialties including pork knuckle, schnitzel, spätzle (a type of egg pasta), or weisswurst (white sausage).
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4.6 / 5 · 32 reviews
Michael Harrison
Submitted 3/Aug
This was our first Europe trip with Vacations By Rail and we really enjoyed it.
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Alicia Ford
Submitted 27/Jul
This was our first group tour and although we had our initial concerns, it turned out to be a very enjoyable trip and we wouldn’t hesitate to go again. Our tour guide, Kev, was very knowledgeable, engaging, witty, and VERY organized, making the experience that much more enjoyable for all. This trip is ranked a three out of five on the “mobility” scale, so plan to do a LOT of walking. It wasn’t too strenuous for us, but there were a few in our group with mobility issues and unfortunately, hadn’t paid attention to that rating. They were not prepared for all the walking (sometimes over 5 miles per day), but our tour guide helped them to find alternatives and/or kept the pace as such so that they wouldn’t feel so exerted. The trains were very comfortable and accommodating with WiFi and food available to order. The scenery along the routes was AMAZING, to say the least. The locations we visited were all so beautiful and I only wish we could have spent even more time at each city/town we visited. The hotels were very nice and always located in close proximity for both the train stations and sightseeing. The meals provided by the tour, which were usually prepared and served in the restaurants located in the various hotels we stayed, were for the most part, good. Some were extremely good, while others were just okay. We had many opportunities to dine on our own, as well, so it was a good mix. The breakfasts were all very good, and were mostly breakfast buffets from which there were many options to choose. Our group had a few unplanned issues (lost items, illnesses, etc.) that arose during our trip and our tour guide was very helpful in making phone calls, etc, or whatever was necessary to solve the issue. Our group had 26 people and although we don’t usually enjoy large group tours, we found that we had plenty of privacy when needed and never felt overwhelmed. In fact, our group was made up of some truly wonderful people with whom we hope to stay in touch. It’s hard to believe that we experienced and saw as much as we did for the amount we paid and we feel that the value for the money went well beyond our expectations. We’d highly recommend Vacations by Rail to anyone looking to explore unfamiliar vacation destinations or just looking to have someone else make all the travel and sightseeing arrangements for you. With Vacations by Rail, you just show up and know you’re going to have a great time AND for a really good value for the money!!
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Dale Blackwell
Submitted 14/Jul
Great trip through the alps.
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Ranjana Vallabh
Submitted 27/May
had a wonderful trip
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Colleen Johnson
Submitted 26/May
The Mountain Views on the Glacier Express and Bernina Express were absolutely stunning!!! The accommodations were very good and dining was delightful. Thank you!
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Sandy
Submitted 20/May
Some hotels not great but loved all tours and group size. Tour Manager was fantastic!!!! He made all great.
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