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Freedom of Choice TM Inclusions Signature Invitation A Royal Invitation 80 Day 1. Arrive Zurich. Arrive before 1.30pm and be met at the airport. After some free time, enjoy a Welcome Reception followed by dinner. Stay: Sheraton Zurich Hotel. D Day 2. Zurich, Lucerne. Tour Zurich, then travel to Lucerne and take a cruise over Lake Lucerne. Later, explore the Richard Wagner Museum and enjoy a private recital on the composer's original piano. This evening you'll dine at a folk restaurant. Two Night Stay: Lucerne, Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern. BD Day 3. Lucerne. A walking tour through Lucerne includes the magnificent 17th-century Renaissance Town Hall. Later, ride the world's steepest cogwheel train to Mt Pilatus. B Day 4. Lucerne, Broc, Montreux, Gstaad. Stop in Broc for a tour of the Maison Cailler (Nestlé) chocolate factory. This afternoon, travel to the chalet village of Schönried in the famous Gstaad region of Switzerland. Stay: Schönried (Gstaad), Ermitage Hotel. BD Day 5. Gstaad, Zermatt. Depart Gstaad for Zermatt. Tonight, enjoy a dinner of gourmet delights accompanied by the local Heida wine. Two Night Stay: Zermatt, Hotel Monte Rosa or similar. BD Day 6. Zermatt. Ride the Gornergrat railway for spectacular views of the towering Matterhorn. Back in Zermatt, you'll enjoy the rest of the afternoon to explore the car-free streets of this beautiful resort town. B Day 7. Zermatt, Andermatt, St Moritz. Travel to Andermatt and board the Glacier Express for a rail journey through sweeping valleys and epic alpine scenery. Enjoy lunch on board then disembark in St Moritz, one of the most famous mountain resorts in the world. Stay: St Moritz, Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains or similar. BLD Day 8. St Moritz, Innsbruck. Enjoy a picturesque drive to Innsbruck, where you'll see the Goldenes Dachl (Golden Roof). Stay: Innsbruck, Grand Hotel Europa. BD Day 9. Innsbruck, Munich. Head into the Bavarian countryside for a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle. Enjoy a horse and carriage ride up to the castle, before stepping inside for a guided tour. Continue to Munich where you'll enjoy dinner at a traditional Bavarian brew house this evening. Two Night Stay: Munich, Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski. BD Day 10. Munich, Freedom of Choice. Explore Munich on a guided tour. Later, visit the BMW Museum, explore the city on a culinary tour, or take a sombre excursion to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site. B Day 11. Munich, Berchtesgaden. Travel up and into the German Bavarian Alps to Berchtesgaden, a beautiful town ringed by lofty mountain peaks. Two Night Stay: Kempinski Hotel Berchtesgaden. B Step into a fairytale during a dreamy discovery of Neuschwanstein Castle 27 Day Alpine Wonders with Magnificent Europe 7 Nights Switzerland | 1 Night Austria | 4 Nights Germany | 14 Night Luxury River Cruise Switzerland | Austria | Germany | Hungary | Slovakia | Netherlands TRAVEL THROUGH 6 COUNTRIES The Royal Collection DISCOVER MT PILATUS Once thought to be a dragon's lair and the home of giants, Mt Pilatus is the source of many legends. Step aboard the world's steepest cogwheel railway and begin your journey towards the sky, passing lush alpine meadows and bubbling streams as you ascend the mountain. When you reach the summit, watch the clouds swirl around you and let yourself be swept away in the storied setting. www.aptouring.com.au