13-Day Alpine & Imperial Europe Tour

Milan • Lake Como • Swiss Alps • Innsbruck • Salzburg • Vienna

Small Group | Scenic Train Journey | First-Class Hotels | Cultural & Culinary Experiences

Experience the ultimate Italy, Switzerland & Austria escorted tour designed for travelers seeking breathtaking Alpine scenery, imperial cities, authentic culinary traditions, and unforgettable cultural moments. From fashionable Milan to the Swiss Alps, Tyrolean villages, Mozart’s Salzburg, and majestic Vienna — this premium small-group journey blends iconic highlights with immersive local experiences.

Limited to maximum 22 travelers, this tour offers comfort, expert guidance, and seamless logistics.

DAY 1 – Friday

Depart for Italy

Board your overnight flight to Milan and begin your unforgettable European adventure.

DAY 2 – Saturday

Arrival in Milan

Arrive in Milan, Italy’s fashion and design capital. Transfer to your First-Class hotel and enjoy time at leisure.

This evening, meet your Tour Manager followed by a welcome dinner.

Overnight: Milan
Meals: Dinner

DAY 3 – Sunday

Milan City Tour

Discover Milan’s cultural treasures:

• Sforza Castle

• Milan Cathedral (Duomo)

• Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

Enjoy free time to explore the artistic Brera Art Gallery, the vibrant Navigli district, or pre-book a visit to The Last Supper.

Overnight: Milan
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4 – Monday

Lake Como & Bellagio

Travel along Lake Como’s scenic shoreline framed by dramatic Alpine peaks. Cross the lake to Bellagio, the “Pearl of Lake Como,” known for elegant villas and flower-filled gardens.

Continue to Sondrio, capital of the Valtellina wine region.

Overnight: Sondrio
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 5 – Tuesday

Bernina Express to the Swiss Alps

Journey to Tirano and board the legendary Bernina Express, one of the world’s most scenic train routes. Marvel at glaciers, viaducts, and panoramic Alpine landscapes en route to Pontresina.

Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride into the Roseg Valley before exploring glamorous St. Moritz.

Continue to Davos.

Overnight: Davos
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6 – Wednesday

Alpine Culture in Davos

Ride a funicular for breathtaking mountain views. Visit the Alpinum botanical garden and learn about Alpine ecology.

Enjoy a traditional Swiss lunch before participating in an interactive alphorn class, guided by a local expert.

Overnight: Davos
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 7 – Thursday

Innsbruck & Kirchberg in Tirol

Cross into Austria and tour Innsbruck, featuring:

• Golden Roof

• Imperial Palace Innsbruck

• St. James Cathedral Innsbruck

Continue to Kirchberg in Tirol for dinner.

Overnight: Kirchberg in Tirol
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 8 – Friday

Tyrolean Creamery & Home-Hosted Lunch

Visit a traditional Alpine creamery to learn about cheesemaking and enjoy tastings.

Experience authentic Tyrolean hospitality during a home-hosted lunch, followed by free time in Kirchberg.

Overnight: Kirchberg in Tirol
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 9 – Saturday

Salzburg – City of Mozart

Drive through the Austrian Alps to Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart.

Tour highlights include:

• Mirabell Palace

• Salzburg Cathedral

• Hohensalzburg Fortress

• St. Peter’s Cemetery

Evening dinner with live Mozart music.

Overnight: Salzburg
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 10 – Sunday

Hallstatt & Apple Strudel Class

Visit the fairytale lakeside village of Hallstatt in the Salzkammergut region.

Return to Salzburg for a hands-on Apple Strudel cooking class, where you’ll learn traditional Austrian pastry techniques.

Overnight: Salzburg
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 11 – Monday

Melk Abbey & Durnstein Wine Tasting

Travel through the Wachau Valley to Melk Abbey, one of Europe’s finest Baroque masterpieces.

Continue to Dürnstein for a wine tasting in the heart of Austria’s premier wine region before arriving in Vienna.

Overnight: Vienna
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 12 – Tuesday

Imperial Vienna & Schonbrunn Palace

Tour Vienna along the Ringstrasse, viewing:

• Hofburg Palace

• St. Stephen’s Cathedral Vienna

Enjoy an exclusive after-hours visit to Schönbrunn Palace, the former Habsburg summer residence.

Farewell dinner tonight.

Overnight: Vienna
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 13 – Wednesday

Depart Austria

Transfer to the airport for your return flight.

Meals: Breakfast

✔ Package Includes

• Round-trip flights (New York – Milan / Vienna – New York)

• 11 nights First-Class accommodations

• Bernina Express scenic train journey

• 20 meals (11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 6 dinners)

• Professional English-speaking Tour Manager

• All guided sightseeing & entrance fees

• Small groups (max 22 travelers)

• Hotel porterage & service charges

• Wireless earphones for enhanced touring

Why Choose This Alpine & Imperial Europe Tour?

✔ Iconic Bernina Express scenic train
✔ Lake Como & Bellagio
✔ Swiss Alpine culture & Alphorn class
✔ Austrian Tyrol traditions
✔ Salzburg & Hallstatt highlights
✔ Wachau Valley wine tasting
✔ Exclusive after-hours Schönbrunn Palace
✔ Small-group comfort & premium service

Book Your Alpine Europe Journey Today

This immersive Italy–Switzerland–Austria small group tour combines breathtaking landscapes, imperial elegance, and authentic cultural experiences — all in one seamless itinerary.

Limited seats available. Reserve now for an unforgettable European adventure.