Raves About Touring Germany, Austria, and Switzerland

This Germanic slice of Europe is blessed with so much variety: spectacular scenery, fairy-tale castles, Baroque cathedrals, half-timbered villages, gleaming cities, and world-class museums. But don't take our word for it. Travelers on our Germany, Austria, and Switzerland tours returned home with lots of raves, and here are just a few…

bacharach germany along the rhine river

"My 'wow' moment was the Rhine River tour and staying in Bacharach. The local wine was amazing and the views of castles while on the boat breathtaking."

— Peter, Best of Germany tour

"Our 'wow' moment was both seeing the Swiss Alps for the first time and admiring the stunning views on the hike down the Northface Trail. So much more impressive than I ever could have imagined."

— Sarah, Best of Germany, Austria & Switzerland tour

ceiling of melk abbey in austria

"Many many 'wow' moments, but the one that stands out for me is the Benedictine Abbey at Melk: the amazing library, and the Baroque church that we happened to visit while a mass was taking place. The organ music and singing together with the setting was breathtaking."

— Janice, Best of Munich, Salzburg & Vienna tour

buildings in small german town

"Erfurt was my favorite. I had not heard much and it was a delightful surprise. It was colorful, had interesting history to include Martin Luther, and so many peaceful places to sit and soak in the surroundings."

— Linda, Best of Germany tour

stone castle in germany

"There were so many 'wow' moments, including our time in the Swiss Alps, walking tour in Munich, visit to Burg Eltz, the entire city of Vienna, and our passionate and well-informed local guides in Salzburg, Melk, Munich, and Vienna."

— Sandra, Best of Germany, Austria & Switzerland tour

"I loved the tours at the brewery and cheese farm. But the 'wow' moment had to be listening to live opera while enjoying warm, crisp apple strudel made by our tour group!"

—Lynn, Best of Munich, Salzburg & Vienna tour