Raves About Touring Germany, Austria, and Switzerland

This Germanic slice of Europe is blessed with high-powered sights. There's spectacular scenery — the jagged Alps, rolling hills of forests and farms, flower-filled meadows, and mighty rivers — dotted all over with castles and churches of every variety. 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…

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

"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

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

swiss alps at sunset

"Loved all the boat rides, the impromptu quartet concert in Lake Lugano, risotto night at the Grotto, the fiery display of the mountains in Mürren at sunset. It was just one unforgettable memory after another on this trip."

— Barbara, Best of Switzerland tour

"I loved the tours at the Trumer brewery and Fürstenhof 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

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

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

mountains and hostel building in swiss alps

"The stay at Mürren was everything I had hoped for — great weather and some excellent hikes in the alpine meadows. But my favorite thing was Gimmelwald — walking through the village after getting off the cable car was magical."

— Michael, Best of Switzerland tour