DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT TO EUROPE
Depart on your overnight flight. Discover the serene beauty of Switzerland, the crown jewel of Europe and explore Austria, Germany and Bavaria featuring a three-night stay in Bern and a four-nights in Innsbruck. 

DAY 2: ARRIVE ZURICH – BERN, SWITZERLAND
Arrive in Zurich, meet your Tour Director and travel to Bern, the capital of Switzerland and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore delightful Bern on a panoramic sightseeing tour, led by a local guide, featuring the Bundeshaus (the Swiss Parliament), the famous Bear Pit, the Rose Gardens and the Gothic cathedral which dominates Old Town’s skyline. The cobbled Old Town section dates back 500 years. Later, check into your hotel for a three-night stay. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a Welcome Dinner. 
(D) Overnight: Bern 

DAY 3: BERN – GRUYÈRES – MONTREUX – GOLDEN PASS PANORAMA TRAIN RIDE – GSTAAD 
Travel to Gruyères and enjoy a cheese making demonstration with an opportunity to sample the famous cheese produced here. Next, sit back, relax and enjoy some of the most awe-inspiring Alpine views in Europe with a ride on the Golden Pass Panoramic Train from Montreux to Gstaad. This legendary train ride, connects central Switzerland and Lake Geneva. We depart from Monrteux, as the train ascends through vineyards and country estates and travels along the glimmering lake. This scenic train journey takes you past weathered timber chalets, towering peaks and breathtaking scenery. Arrive in Gstaad with some free time to shop, explore and enjoy the delightful ambiance of this world-famous Alpine ski resort with its traditional wood chalets. Return to Bern with the evening at leisure.
(B)   Overnight: Bern

DAY 4: BERN – LUCERNE – BERN 
Following breakfast, travel to Lucerne. While a thoroughly modern, culturally rich city, lakeside Lucerne retains much of its Old-World charm and a strong sense of its 800 year-old history, as you’ll see for yourself on a guided walking tour.  See the famous Chapel Bridge dating back to 1333, the Water Tower which served as a prison, the Renaissance-style Town Hall, the Jesuit Church and the Lion Monument (Löwendenkmal), carved to commemorate the heroic Swiss Guard. Free time in beautiful Lucerne to shop and explore on your own. Surrounded by an Alpine panorama, perhaps a stroll over its medieval covered wooden bridges and see the many Renaissance and Baroque fountains that dot the city. Maybe discover the many wonderful galleries, shops and cafés. Return to Bern later today. Dinner is included this evening at a local restaurant.
(B,D) Overnight: Bern

DAY 5: BERN – INNSBRUCK AUSTRIA 
Today we depart Bern and travel through Liechtenstein, Europe’s fourth-smallest country located entirely within the Alps and known for its medieval castles, alpine landscapes and picturesque villages. Later arrive in Innsbruck and meet your local guide and enjoy a walking tour to learn about the city’s culture and history. See Maria-Theresien Strasse (Maria Theresien Street), a glorious remnant of the city’s baroque past, dating back 700 years. Now a pedestrian promenade, the street, which is located outside Old Town and lined with palaces once owned by the city’s aristocracy, as well as cafes, shops and landmarks.  Also, see the Hofburg and the “Golden Roof” before checking into your Innsbruck hotel for a four-night stay. The evening is at leisure.  
(B)     Overnight: Innsbruck