DAY 8 • Lugano , Switzerland • Winery visit • Arborio village
Along the way to Lugano , stop to visit a winery in Italy ’ s Piedmont region . Then head to the village of Arborio to learn about the short-grain rice used to make creamy Italian risotto .
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DAY 16 • Riva Waterfalls hike • Innsbruck , Austria
Say arrivederci to Italy today as we journey to Austria . Along the way , we ’ ll hike around one of the region ’ s most lovely sights , the Riva Waterfalls .
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Lake Braies , Italy |
Meals : B , L | Hotel de la Paix or similar
DAY 9 • Lugano • Lake Lugano boat ride • Funicular to Mount Bre
Witness the beauty of Lugano from both the water and the mountain top . Begin with a private boat ride on glacial Lake Lugano , then — once back on land — climb aboard a funicular and ascend to the top of Mount Bre .
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Meals : B , L | Stage 12 Hotel or similar
DAY 17 • Innsbruck • Imperial Palace Discover Innsbruck , the capital of Tyrol , first visiting its 5th century Imperial Palace . Uncover more of the city ’ s highlights , such as Aldstadt von Innsbruck ( the Old Town ).
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Meals : B , D | Stage 12 Hotel or similar |
WESTERN EUROPE |
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Meals : B , D | Hotel de la Paix or similar |
DAY 18 • Return to U . S . Return to the U . S . or begin your Lombardy , Italy : Lake Garda & Bergamo post-trip extension . |
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Bolzano , Italy |
DAY 10 • Lugano • Optional Lake Como tour Enjoy a day on your own in Lugano . Or , join us on an optional tour to the resort town of Tremezzo , located on the shores of iconic Lake Como .
Meals : B | Hotel de la Paix or similar
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DAY 3 • Montenvers Train ride • La Mer de Glace glacier
Take the historic Montenvers Railway up the sides of the Aiguilles de Chamonix to an altitude of around 6,276 feet , then disembark to explore La Mer de Glace glacier .
Meals : B , D | Hotel Mercure Centre Chamonix or similar
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DAY 11 • Monza Duomo • Bolzano Journey to Bolzano — the capital of the South Tyrol region . Along the way , stop in Monza to visit its impressive Duomo .
Meals : B , L | Parkhotel Laurin or similar
DAY 12 • Bolzano • Cable car ride • South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology & Ötzi the Iceman
Take a walking tour of Bolzano this morning . Then embark a cable car ride high above Ritten ’ s scenic plateau . After returning to Bolzano , visit the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology — also known as the Ötzi the Iceman museum .
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PERSONALIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
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DAY 4 • Chamonix • Aiguille du Midi Take a funicular to Aiguille du Midi , the highest mountain peak that can be reached by an aerial lift . |
Meals : B , L | Hotel Mercure Centre Chamonix or similar
DAY 5 • Biella , Italy • Aosta Journey to Biella , Italy , driving through the Mont Blanc Tunnel . Along the way , visit the ancient Roman city of Aosta .
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Meals : B , L , D | Augustus Hotel or similar
DAY 6 • Biella • Oropa Sacred Mount • Home-Hosted Dinner
Discover the city of Biella , including the medieval Piazzo Square and historic Palazzo Ferrero . This afternoon , we ’ ll visit the Oropa Sacred Mount , a UNESCO World Heritage site . Then , join a local family for a Home-Hosted Dinner .
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Meals : B , D | Augustus Hotel or similar
DAY 7 • A Day in the Life of a local cheese farm Experience A Day in the Life of a typical Italian cheese farm . The farm ’ s owners will show us their animals and explain the cheese-making process . We ’ ll help with some chores , then head to the farmhouse to prepare a meal with the family .
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Meals : B , D | Parkhotel Laurin or similar
DAY 13 • Dolomites trekking experience • Mountain brewery lunch • San Candido
This morning we ’ ll hike in the Dolomites . Then , head to a mountain brewery for lunch . Next , drive to San Candido . Also called Innichen , San Candido is situated right on the border of Austria and is part of Tre Cime Nature Park .
Meals : B , L | Boutique Hotel Zenana or similar
DAY 14 • Lake Braies hike • WWII bunker visit Hike around the vibrant blue Lake Braies today . Then delve into Alpine Europe ’ s history when you visit a WWII bunker before lunch at a local chalet .
Meals : B , L | Boutique Hotel Zenana
DAY 15 • San Candido • Optional Tre Cime trekking tour
Enjoy a free day in San Candido or join our optional tour to Tre Cime , one of the Dolomites ’ most recognizable sights .
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Catalonia , Spain : Barcelona , Girona & Tarragona
PRE-TRIP : 8 nights from $ 2,995
Lombardy , Italy : Lake Garda & Bergamo POST-TRIP : 6 nights from $ 2,795
ARRIVE EARLY We recommend that you relax after a long flight or explore more in depth before your trip . Prices shown include accommodations and private airport transfer .
• Arrive early in Barcelona before your Catalonia pre-trip extension from $ 260 per room , per night
• Arrive early in Chamonix before your main adventure from $ 180 per room , per night
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Meals : B , L | Augustus Hotel or similar |
Meals : B , D | Boutique Hotel Zenana |