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Austria, Germany & Switzerland

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Austria, Germany, and Switzerland form the heart of the German-speaking Alps, a region celebrated for dramatic mountain scenery, well-preserved medieval towns, and a rich cultural heritage. Germany draws visitors with its fairy-tale castles, vibrant cities like Berlin and Munich, world-famous Christmas markets, and iconic festivals such as Oktoberfest. Austria offers imperial history in Vienna, world-class skiing in Tyrol and Salzburg, and stunning lakeside landscapes in the Salzkammergut. Switzerland adds soaring peaks including the Matterhorn and Jungfrau, pristine lakes, and charming cities like Zurich, Lucerne, and Geneva — making the three-country region a favourite for hiking, winter sports, city breaks, and scenic rail journeys.

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Austria, Germany & Switzerland · 12 days

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Alpine Countries by Rail & Bus: Vienna to Lucerne (Self-Launched)

A self-launched take on Collette's 12-day escorted Alpine coach tour from Vienna to Lucerne. You'll hit the same highlights — Schönbrunn Palace, the Danube, Salzburg's Old Town, Munich's Marienplatz, Linderhof and Neuschwanstein, the Black Forest, Freiburg, Zurich and Lucerne — but on public trains, buses and a few cheap local tours. Expect hostels and budget guesthouses instead of four-star hotels, self-booked palace tickets via official sites, and optional splurges like Mount Pilatus. All costs are rough per-person estimates in GBP and exclude international flights.

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