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Ultimate Alps

17 days, 6 cities  |  From $4,379 $3,829 before flights($550 off)  |  Estimated payments as low as $119

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5 out of 5 stars

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Which trip style is right for you?

Essential: Budget-friendly, shared accommodations. Perfect for solo travelers and extroverts.

Plus: Hotel-style rooms with one other traveler. Great for those who want more privacy.

Why go?

Discover the side of Europe you only thought existed in your dreams. From meandering canals to colorful villages, mountaintop castles and snowcapped peaks, this trip’s a fairytale looking for a main character.

What you'll get

  • Round-trip flights and airport transfers
  • 15 nights in handpicked accommodations
  • 14 breakfasts
  • 3 dinners
  • Expert Tour Director
  • 24/7 support from our travel gurus
  • 4 insider city tours with local guides
  • 2 roundtrip cable car experiences
  • Entrance to the Baroque Cathedral of St. James

Picture yourself

  • Riding in a gondola through the canals of Venice
  • Yodeling from atop the majestic Swiss Alps
  • Raising a toast inside one of Munich’s legendary beer halls
  • Sampling every kind of chocolate under the Alpine sun
  • Walking cobblestone streets in the shadow of Mont Blanc

Itinerary

Day 1: Overnight flight

Board your overnight flight to Italy and do your best to get some rest—adventure and food and literal castles await.

Day 2: Arrive in Venice + Welcome Dinner

Welcome to Venice. Grab your walking shoes, a *really* good map, and hit the winding and organized yet maddeningly confusing streets. Watch the gondolas on the canals, browse the shops, and eat the gelato until you can't eat anymore. Then eat more.

Today’s highlights
  • Make your way through the maze of Venetian canals

  • Enjoy a Welcome Dinner of local cuisine and drinks with fellow travelers at an authentic local spot.

Travel questions?

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Accommodations

We handpick every accommodation and focus on locations and properties where local culture is at your doorstep. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used properties for this tour.

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Hotel Terrace

This historic hotel is located on a Swiss mountain. Guests enjoy a stylish lounge, Belle Epoque reception area and stunning mountain views. Nearby you'll find mountain shops, a 12th-century monastery and Mount Titlis.

Holiday Inn Express Munich City West

This modern hotel is conveniently accessible from Munich City Centre. Guests enjoy an onsite café and bar, 24/7 hotel supermarket and comfortable common spaces. Nearby you'll find Nymphenburg Castle and famous beer garden...

Hotel Plaza Mestre

This classic hotel is located in Mestre with easy access to the heart of Venice. Guests enjoy an onsite restaurant, free WIFI and welcoming common spaces. Nearby you'll find cocktail bars, gelato shops and the Venice Mestre...

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5 out of 5 stars

Overall rating based on 23 traveler reviews

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amazing time, beautiful views, great guides!

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Ashley, traveled in May 2024

a perfect balance of fun planned activities, group time, alone time, free time, and extra excursions!

Book this trip!!!

5 out of 5 stars

6th-time traveler Bailey, traveled in Jun 2024

this trip was a 10/10 and truly an unforgettable experience! every day was an adventure, and our tour director, Ingo, made it even more special with his knowledge and passion. Book the trip you won't regret it!!

Book it, NOW!

5 out of 5 stars

2nd-time traveler Reeyannah, traveled in Oct 2024

This trip was incredible to say the least. For starters, our tour guide Roxie was absolutely the BEST and had so many great recommendations along with helping us schedule group activities for our free time. I loved the mix of outdoors, and quaint towns to cities this tour gave...

Amazing first experience

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Anonymous, traveled in Oct 2024

This was my first time going out of country let alone by myself. It exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend. My tour guide Roxie was amazing and was very knowledgeable and helpful with everything. She helped me and my roommate find activity’s to do outside of the...

Ultimate Alps

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Anonymous, traveled in Oct 2024

This trip was amazing! So much cultural history, education on our guided tours, & free time to explore the areas ourselves. Roxana M was our tour guide & she went above & beyond making sure we had the trip of a lifetime. Any EF trip with her is sure to be wonderful.

Ultimate Alps with Julia

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Hayley, traveled in Sep 2024

This trip was so much fun! Our tour guide made it even better with her organization, planning, and even better personality. All the hotels we stayed at were fun, clean, and memorable. Each country gave me several memories to carry with me and so many positive experiences. The...

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