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Alpine Adventure, Bernina & Glacier Express

Alpine Adventure, Bernina & Glacier Express

13 day tour from Munich to Zürich
Tour Operator
Cosmos
Departures
May 5, 2026 – Sep 22, 2026
Prices From
$3,539
Dates & Prices
The breathtaking Alps span the borders of several European countries, and this vacation gives you the opportunity to see the best of the Alpine region. This scenic tour of the Alps includes overnights in Munich, the Innsbruck area, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Bolzano, St. Moritz, Lake Como, Turin, Täsch, the Lucerne area, and Zurich. Every day you’ll marvel at stunning scenery: lush dairy pastures, picturesque quaint villages, imposing peaks, and enchanting forests. Visit Novacella Abbey in South Tyrol and Cortina d'Ampezzo, home of the 1956 and 2026 Winter Olympics in the spectacular Italian Dolomites, called the Italian "Rocky Mountains." Take in views of Italy’s Lake Carezza, a small, emerald-green mountain lake, and see the spectacular Austrian and Italian Tyrolean Alps. Discover Switzerland’s Engadine National Park, considered by some to be the world’s most beautiful mountain area with deep-blue lakes and mountain peaks exceeding 12,000 feet; experience beautiful Lake Como, one of Europe’s deepest lakes; car-free Zermatt, a picturesque cluster of rustic chalets beneath the Matterhorn, and much more. But it is not all about alpine scenery; you will also get to know Turin, an Italian city set at the foot of the Alps, and on the included city tour, you’ll discover the secret treasures the former Italian capital has to offer. In Bavaria, you will visit charming Linderhof Castle, the smallest but maybe the most elegant of King Ludwig’s three fairy-tale castles. One of the highlights of this Alpine tour is a memorable trip aboard the Glacier Express. From your train windows, marvel at the thundering waterfalls, impressive snow-capped peaks, forests, lush meadows, and picture-perfect villages. Passing over hundreds of bridges and through dozens of tunnels, this is Switzerland’s most famous mountain railway along with the journey aboard the Bernina Express from St Moritz to Tirano, Italy. Traveling on the highest railway across the Alps, witness glistening glaciers, stunning mountain streams, and alpine scenery. You will have many opportunities to practice your photographic skills on this amazing Alpine tour designed for savvy travel lovers! It’s a dream vacation!

Tour Itinerary

Day 1
ARRIVE IN MUNICH, GERMANY
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore this delightful Bavarian capital with the help of the CosmosGo app. This evening, meet up with your Tour Director and travel companions.
Day 2
MUNICH–LINDERHOF CASTLE–INNSBRUCK AREA, AUSTRIA
A fascinating itinerary today. First, see Munich’s most famous square Marienplatz, then head south to visit Linderhof Castle—the smallest of the three Bavarian fairytale palaces commissioned by King Ludwig II and inspired by Louis XIV’s Versailles. The rococo-style Linderhof is surrounded by splendid Italian Renaissance gardens. Continue into Austria through the scenic Inn Valley to Innsbruck to admire its fascinating town center and historic Golden Roof. Today’s Distance: 140 mi/ 225 km (B,D)
Day 3
INNSBRUCK AREA–NOVACELLA, ITALY–BRUNICO–CORTINA D’AMPEZZO
As you cross from the Austrian to the Italian Tyrol, witness glorious alpine landscapes as you head to visit Novacella Abbey, a Baroque masterpiece still inhabited by Augustinian monks. Also stop in Brunico, a picturesque town combining international flair with Alpine traditions. Feast on breathtaking views as you travel through the splendid Dolomites, UNESCO World Heritage Site, to the celebrated winter resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo. Today’s Distance: 134 mi/ 215 km (B)
Day 4
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO–LAKE CAREZZA–BOLZANO
This morning, travel through the spectacular Dolomites, then over Falzarego and Pordoi Passes. Stop at enchanting Lake Carezza to admire its brilliant rainbow hues. Search for the beautiful mermaid who, according to legend, hid here from the romantic pursuits of a powerful wizard. On to Bolzano, home to the famous “Ice Man Ötzi” from the Bronze Age. Today’s Distance: 81 mi/ 130 km (B)
Day 5
BOLZANO–GLORENZA–ST. MORITZ, SWITZERLAND
Enjoy the visit to Glorenza, the smallest fortified city in Tyrol and ideally situated where Switzerland, Austria, and Italy meet. Via Tubre Pass, descend into Engadine National Park’s 66 square miles of unspoiled nature with deep blue lakes, airy larch forests that turn golden in the fall, 12,000-foot-high peaks, and quaint villages with characteristic Grisons-style homes. Continue to glamorous St. Moritz, the oldest and most famous winter resort in the world. Today’s Distance: 130 mi/ 210 km (B,D)
Day 6
AT LEISURE IN ST. MORITZ
A whole day to do as you please in this stylish Swiss spa resort. Enjoy the stunning mountain scenery, hiking opportunities, and superb shopping. (B)
Day 7
ST. MORITZ–BERNINA EXPRESS TO TIRANO, ITALY–LAKE COMO
Today, experience a memorable trip aboard the Bernina Express Train. Crossing the Alps to Tirano in Italy, this spectacular rail journey takes you to altitudes greater than 7,000 feet. Later, rejoin your motorcoach and head to the shores of Lake Como, Italy’s third-largest lake and one of the deepest in Europe. Today’s Distance by coach: 127 mi/ 205 km (B)
Day 8
LAKE COMO–TURIN
Travel through the Po Valley to Turin, birthplace of Fiat automobiles and home to the legendary Holy Shroud. Upon arrival, visit all the major sites with a Local Guide. Today’s Distance: 149 mi/ 240 km (B)
Day 9
TURIN–LUGANO–ANDERMATT–GLACIER EXPRESS TRAIN TO ZERMATT AREA
Depart Turin and cross the border into Switzerland, heading toward beautiful Lake Lugano and the stylish city of the same name. Enjoy time to stroll along the lakeside promenade, window-shop on elegant Via Nassa, or sip an espresso in Piazza Riforma. Continue on to Andermatt and experience one of the highlights of your tour: the world-renowned Glacier Express. Board Switzerland’s most famous mountain railway, which travels over hundreds of bridges and through dozens of tunnels, offering spectacular panoramic views of the Swiss Alps, surrounding valleys, forests, alpine meadows, rushing streams, and picture-perfect villages. Arrive in the Zermatt area, a charming alpine destination nestled amid Switzerland’s iconic peaks. Today’s Distance: 250 mi/ 405 km (B,D)
Day 10
ZERMATT AREA
Spend the entire day in this well-known mountain resort, situated in the shadow of the legendary Matterhorn. Stroll along the narrow, traffic-free streets lined with a variety of shops, cafés, and bars. Take your day higher with a breath of fresh air on an optional cog-railway ride on the Gornergrat Bahn, lifting you and your spirits up to 10,132 ft for stunning views of the Matterhorn. (B)
Day 11
ZERMATT AREA–LUCERNE AREA
Travel by motorcoach into the dramatically different landscape of the charming Lucerne region. Spend time at the foot of Mount Stanserhorn, or opt for an optional funicular ride followed by a journey aboard the world’s first double-decker, open-top aerial cable car to the summit. Afterwards, enjoy free time in Lucerne. Today’s Distance by coach: 127 mi/ 205 km (B)
Day 12
LUCERNE AREA–INTERLAKEN–BERN–ZURICH
Cross Brünig Pass and continue to Interlaken. Along the way, take photos of the Jungfrau massif with its three legendary peaks: Jungfrau, Mönch, and Eiger. Travel through some of the country’s best farmland to the Swiss capital, Bern, where sightseeing includes the bear park and the Federal Palace. Then, continue to Zurich. Today’s Distance: 186 mi/ 300 km (B)
Day 13
ZURICH
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

What's Included

Meals
Buffet breakfasts daily, 3 Dinners

Hotels

NH Muenchen Messe
First-Class
Bon Alpina
Superior Tourist-Class
B&B Hotel Cortina Passo Tre Croci
Superior Tourist-Class
Four Points by Sheraton Bolzano
First-Class
B&B Hotel Bolzano
First-Class
Hotel Baeren
Superior Tourist-Class
B&B Como City Center
Superior Tourist-Class
Holiday Inn Corso Francia
First-Class
Hotel Taescherhof
Superior Tourist-Class
Drei Koenige
Superior Tourist-Class
Züri by Fassbind

Itinerary Dates & Prices

Start Date
May 05, 2026
End Date
May 17, 2026
Our Price
$3,539
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Start Date
May 12, 2026
End Date
May 24, 2026
Our Price
$3,719
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Start Date
May 19, 2026
End Date
May 31, 2026
Our Price
$3,869
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Start Date
Jun 02, 2026
End Date
Jun 14, 2026
Our Price
$3,609
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Start Date
Jun 30, 2026
End Date
Jul 12, 2026
Our Price
$3,719
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Start Date
Jul 21, 2026
End Date
Aug 02, 2026
Our Price
$3,869
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Start Date
Aug 18, 2026
End Date
Aug 30, 2026
Our Price
$3,869
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Start Date
Aug 25, 2026
End Date
Sep 06, 2026
Our Price
$3,869
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Start Date
Sep 01, 2026
End Date
Sep 13, 2026
Our Price
$3,709
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Start Date
Sep 08, 2026
End Date
Sep 20, 2026
Our Price
$3,859
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Start Date
Sep 22, 2026
End Date
Oct 04, 2026
Our Price
$3,859
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