Discover
Switzerland, Austria and Bavaria
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Discover
SWITZERLAND, AUSTRIA and BAVARIA
10 Day Tour
featuring
The Bavarian Alps
Journey through spectacular mountain
scenery and picturesque cities, as you experience the enchanting Alpine
cultures of Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria. Walk the halls of the
13th century Chateau de Chillon, a princely residence on the shores of
Lake Geneva. Ride the legendary GoldenPass Panoramic Train from
Montreux to the Alpine ski resort, Gstaad. Explore Lucerne, the "Swiss
Paradise on the Lake.” Visit Mozart's birthplace and the Mirabell
Gardens, featured in the "Sound of Music," during your time in
Salzburg. See the fairy-tale castle, Neuschwanstein.
No additional fees
associated with the planning of this tour program.

Bern, Chateau de Chillon, Montreux,
GoldenPass Panoramic Train, Gstaad, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Austrian Alps,
Salzburg, Mirabell Gardens, St. Peter’s Restaurant, Bavaria,
Oberammergau, Tyrolean Folklore Show

- Enjoy breathtaking Alpine views
with a ride on the GoldenPass Panoramic Train from Montreux to Gstaad.
- Walk the halls of the legendary, medieval
Chateau de Chillon, located on the shores of Lake Geneva and made
famous by Lord Byron in his poem "The Prisoner of Chillon."
- Travel to Bavaria and see famous
Neuschwanstein Castle and the quaint village of Oberammergau.
- Spend a day exploring Salzburg’s historic past
and charming old town.
10 days, 13 meals
QUALITY
HOTELS
BERN
Hotel Bristol (F), INNSBRUCK Hotel Innsbruck (F)
THIS TOUR
INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING TRANSPORTATION MODES:
Ride
in comfort
Each Collette
motorcoach has upholstered,
reclining seats with headrests and individual air-conditioning vents. A
high-fidelity sound system broadcasts professional Tour Director's
commentary
to every seat. Our custom of daily seat rotation gives everyone a
variety
of vantage points to see the passing countryside and city scenes.
AIRPORT
TRANSFERS
Airport
transfers
may be included when you make your flight arrangements.
ITINERARY
Air 1: Overnight
Flight.
Discover spectacular Switzerland,
Austria and Bavaria on a tour featuring multiple night stays in two
cities. The medieval city of Bern, one of Europe’s loveliest capitals,
is your host city while you leisurely explore the many cultural aspects
and spectacular scenery that only Switzerland offers. Then, an extended
stay in Innsbruck offers the perfect vantage point for exploring the
delights of Austria and Bavaria.
Day 2: Bern,
Switzerland - Tour Begins
Your tour begins in the capital of
Switzerland, Bern, a UNESCO World Heritage site nestled in the Swiss
countryside. The cobbled Old Town section is so well preserved that
residents who lived here 500 years ago would still find it familiar.
This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner featuring
local cuisine such as traditional cheese fondue.
Today dinner will be
included.
Hotel Bristol
Day 3: Bern
Explore delightful Bern on a panoramic
sightseeing tour featuring the Bundeshaus (the Swiss Parliament), the
famous Bear Pit, the Rose Gardens, and the gothic cathedral, which
dominates the Old Town skyline. Your visit to the Bear Pit will answer
the question as to why bears are so revered in this beguiling city.
Along the way, your Tour Manager will teach you key words and phrases
to use along your journey. The remainder of the day is at leisure to
explore charming Bern independently.
Today breakfast will
be included.
Hotel Bristol
Day 4:
Bern - Chateau de Chillon - Montreux - Train
Ride
Travel the shores of Lake Geneva to the
legendary, medieval Chateau de Chillon, a princely residence facing the
lake but an imposing fortress from the mountains. Later, enjoy
breathtaking Alpine views with a ride on the GoldenPass Panoramic Train
from Montreux to Gstaad. Discover the delightful ambiance of this
world-famous Alpine ski resort with its numerous weathered wood chalets.
Today
breakfast will be included.
Hotel Bristol
Day 5: Bern - Lucerne - Bern
Travel to Lucerne, the “Swiss Paradise
on the Lake.” Enjoy a leisurely-paced Alstadt (Old Town) walking tour,
exploring the hidden treasures of the city. Lucerne has more than 800
years of history. Explore such medieval treasures as the covered Chapel
Bridge (1833), the famous Water Tower which has served as a prison,
watchtower and treasury, the Renaissance-style Town Hall, the baroque
Jesuit Church, and the Lion Monument, carved from natural rock to
commemorate the heroic Swiss Guard.
Today
breakfast and dinner will be included.
Hotel Bristol
Day 6: Bern
- Innsbruck, Austria
Travel to the Austrian border and the
striking Olympic city of Innsbruck, the “Capital of the Tyrol.” A local
guide leads a panoramic Innsbruck city tour highlighting the popular
thoroughfare, Maria Theresienstrasse, the Hofburg, now a museum, but
once the seat of Habsburg princes, and the “Golden Roof,” all set
against the imposing backdrop of the lovely Austrian Alps. This
evening, join your fellow travelers for dinner featuring local
specialties.
Today
breakfast and dinner will be included.
Hotel Innsbruck
Day 7: Innsbruck
- Salzburg - Innsbruck
Travel through the picturesque Austrian
countryside to Salzburg. Upon arrival, enjoy a leisurely-paced walking
tour featuring Mirabell Gardens (seen in the "Sound of Music"), the
quaint Getreidegasse (site of Mozart’s birthplace), and many other
highlights of this beautiful city. The afternoon is at leisure to
explore and enjoy Salzburg’s fabulous sights. The day concludes with a
delightful dinner at the centuries-old St. Peter’s Restaurant,
Austria’s oldest.
Today
breakfast and dinner will be included.
Hotel Innsbruck
Day 8: Innsbruck
Today is at leisure for you to enjoy
this beautiful city. You may choose to stroll through the old town and
shop at many of the city’s outstanding stores or you may just relax and
breathe in the fresh mountain air while enjoying a beverage in the many
cafés that dot this charming city.
Today
breakfast will be included.
Hotel Innsbruck
Day 9: Innsbruck
- Bavaria, Germany - Oberammergau - Innsbruck
Today fairy tales come to life with a
picture stop at Bavaria’s most famous castle, Neuschwanstein. Next,
visit Wies Church, proclaimed a World Heritage site, before proceeding
to Oberammergau. Enjoy a brief orientation tour of this picturesque
village which is famous for the internationally-known Passion Play,
performed only every ten years to fulfill a pledge made by the
villagers to God for sparing their city from the ravages of bubonic
plague in 1633. This evening, join your fellow travelers at a farewell
dinner and then experience the rich musical tradition of the area
during a Tyrolean folklore show.
Today
breakfast and dinner will be included.
Hotel Innsbruck
Day 10: Innsbruck - Tour Ends
Your tour ends in Innsbruck, leaving you
with many pleasant memories of a wonderful Alpine vacation.
Today
breakfast will be included.
Optional Excursions for
Switzerland,
Austria and Bavaria
Plan Ahead, Reserve
Now!
Add
a
touch of
personalization to your vacation by selecting from our well-researched
list of options. While Collette is known for our many inclusions, we
also want to be sure you have adequate free time and options to enhance
your vacation – your way. And now, you can reserve your options in
advance of your tour!
Availability
is
limited
and reservations are on a first come, first serve basis. Payment must
be received no later than 15 days prior to departure. Prices are
subject to change. Children under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by
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Spectacular Seefeld and Country Cottage
Visit $75.00
City: Innsbruck
How better to spend a free day than
visiting the romantic Alpine village of Seefeld. Beautifully situated
at 3,600 feet above sea level, this charming Tyrolean town commands
breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and countryside. Known
as one of the world's great ski resorts, Seefeld offers a relaxed
atmosphere in an Alpine setting with miles of trails for walking,
lakes, fine shopping, dining possibilities, and pure Alpine fresh air.
After arriving by train, enjoy a glass of schnapps and a traditional
horse and buggy ride before shopping in some of the quaint village
stores. While at the small country home, learn how to make your own
apple strudel and indulge in the chance to sample one of Austria’s
famous sweets!
Your
transportation is included.
Please note a minimum of 15 passengers is required.
Duration: approximately 5 hour(s).
Mount Pilatus $60
City: Lucerne
Enjoy the splendor of pure nature while
gliding over a clear landscape in panoramic gondolas and spectacular
cable cars. Ascend Pilatus via a unique excursion on the steepest
railway of the world with a gradient of 48%. Upon arrival at the top,
soak in the absolutely magnificent Alpine view from 7,000 ft. above sea
level. During leisure time at the summit, stroll the walkway for views
from a different vantage point, or enjoy Swiss culinary delights on
your own in one of the various restaurants (lunch is not included).
Return back down the mountain by panoramic gondola for yet another
bird’s eye view. Highest elevation: 7,000 feet.
This option is available May through
September only.
Your
transportation
is included.
Please note a
minimum
of 12 passengers is required.
Duration: approximately 3.5 hour(s). |
COLLETTE TOURS
Discover
SWITZERLAND, AUSTRIA and BAVARIA
10 Day Tour
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Prices are
per person, based on double occupancy.
Offer subject
to availability and change without notice.
Tour prices are Land Only rates based on per person double
occupancy. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and
fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not
included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in
hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific
itinerary at the time of booking.
Airfare is
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restrictions may apply. Airfares are based on departure from New York.
For
year 2013, departures are subject to itinerary and price modifications.
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request
from our listed programs. For those inquirers requesting a trip within
two weeks, we will give you a priority due to your need to establish an
immediate plan. At any rate, we will respond to your requests as
quickly
as possible and as soon as we have all components of your package
confirmable.
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specified.
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is a global leader of world travel and Escorted Tours, offering 150
vacation choices on all seven continents. We are a family-owned
business, now in our third generation of Sullivan-family ownership.
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IT'S IN
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Our NO
WORRIES
cancellation waver means you can cancel anytime prior to the day of
departure and receive a full
cash refund.
Add up the cost of hotels, transportation, meals, sightseeing and
entertainment and you'll find what an incredible
savings a tour offers.
On a tour, you'll find yourself saying, "I never would have thought to
try that!" We work everyday to uncover those gems that make your
vacation special. Let our experience
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Don't worry about
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or purchasing sightseeing tickets - we do that!
Our tour
managers are with you
from start to finish, taking care of every detail - and brightening
your vacation with history and anecdotes that bring the destination to
life. A Collette Tour means less time planning and more time enjoying.
You pack the bags - we'll lug them around! That's right - when you're
on tour with us, we take care of all
luggage handling... including the tip!

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Enjoy a free ride from home to the airport and back, including tip. We
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take the hassle out of travel, so you have all the fun. Here's how.
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Our tours include
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second of your free time in buses or cabs. Even your luggage is managed
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On our Thailand -
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cruise the Mekong River into Laos, just two unforgettable included
experiences among 14 days worth of discoveries You'll also enjoy 26
meals on tour, including a dinner cruise on a rice barge. See the
Golden Buddha, the ruins of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai, the colorful
pageantry of a Hill Tribe cultural show - it's all included!
It's like traveling with a friend who knows the area.
Your tour manager
will be with you every step of the way, handling the tedious details of
travel, while you relax and enjoy the trip. They are seasoned
professionals with in-depth knowledge about your destination and a
passion for sharing it.
Our tour developers personally scout out the best for
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They search for
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not only a fantastic trip, but create an entire experience that
captures the spirit of your destination. Learn the secrets of Tuscan
cuisine from a Florentine chef in Italy. Fly a kite in China. Feed a
kangaroo in Australia. Our tour developers love creating those
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We've got something for everyone, from Branson to
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Collette
Vacations travels to more than 150 destinations on all seven
continents. We also offer Explorations by Collette, small-group tours
with a maximum of only 16 - 24 passengers that wander off the beaten
path. Explorations tours feature boutique hotels, outdoor activities
and interaction with local people.
And, we partner
with Smithsonian
Journeys to bring you learning tours through Smithsonian
Journeys Travel Adventures. These tours bring you expert local
scientists, historians and artists to illuminate your travels with
lectures and demonstrations.
No Worries Protection Plan
What exactly is your cancellation waiver?
We have the best
cancellation waiver in the industry-period. You can cancel your trip up
until the day prior to departure for any reason - sickness, change of
heart or any reason whatsoever-and you will receive a full refund,
minus the small cost of the insurance. That's a cash refund, not a
voucher or certificate. There's no risk when you book with Collette.
But isn't it
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Not at all! Let's
say you were planning to take our Italian Vistas tour for 13 days. The
land-only waiver is just $170 per person. That breaks down to about
$13.07 a day-just a little over eight euros! The land and air waiver is
only $30 more. That's airplane peanuts compared to the peace of mind
you'll enjoy.
Plus, you're
covered on tour.
Our cancellation
waiver and insurance plan covers you on tour. If you have to stop your
trip or return home early, need medical assistance or evacuation,
suffer a baggage loss or delay; or are delayed on tour for 12 hours or
more, you're covered.
Testimonials:
My husband had an
accident in New Zealand…He subsequently had to be transferred by
ambulance to Invercargill (Southland Hospital) to have surgery on his
leg. He spent one week in the hospital. I am so glad we always take out
the insurance. This is our third trip with Collette and we always take
out the insurance…In spite of the accident, we had a wonderful time in
Australia and New Zealand up to Queenstown and we are very glad we took
the trip. Genevieve Gallagher, Clifton Park, NY
We had one
unfortunate problem; one traveler broke her ankle…Thank goodness I
insist that my passengers take the insurance. Virginia Gratton,
Greenport, NY
| CANCELLATION
WAIVER & INSURANCE PLAN |
Exception: If
you originally purchased
non-refundable airline tickets, the Waiver does not provide a refund
for the airline tickets, taxes or fees in the event of a cancellation
or a return transportation benefit if you must return home early. The
air waiver does not cover medical evacuation or additional expenses
associated with a medical emergency.
The Waiver Fee does not cover any single supplement charges which arise
from an individual’s traveling companion electing to cancel for any
reason prior to departure. In this case, the single supplement will be
deducted from the refund of the person who cancels. Division of this
charge between the two passengers involved is solely their
responsibility. If insufficient funds are deducted from the canceling
client, the traveling client will be charged the remaining portion of
the single supplement.
Payment of the Waiver Fee (if chosen) must be received by Collette
Vacations with your Deposit. The Waiver is non-transferable and valid
for each applicant only.
Collette Vacations can assume no responsibility for and cannot be held
liable for any wrongful, negligent or unauthorized acts or omissions of
any travel agent or travel agency other than that of Collette Travel
Service, Inc. itself, and its own employees.
| SCHEDULE
OF COVERAGES |
MAXIMUM
BENEFIT AMOUNT |
| PART
A – Benefits Provided By
Collette Vacations |
| Pre-Departure
Cancellation Fee & Unused Services Waiver |
Up
to Trip Cost |
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| PART
B – Benefits Provided by the
Insurance Company Listed Below |
| Accidental
Death & Dismemberment |
$25,000 |
| Accident
& Sickness Medical Expense |
$25,000 |
| Emergency
Evacuation & Repatriation |
$50,000 |
| Travel
Delay (Maximum of $100 per Day) |
$1,500 |
| Baggage
and Personal Effects |
$2,000 |
| Baggage
Delay |
$200 |
PART B CONDITIONS &
LIMITATIONS Certain exclusions and limitations apply and are
detailed in the Certificate of Coverage. For example, coverage does not
apply to: any sickness or condition of you, a Traveling Companion or an
Immediate Family Member traveling with you that existed during the 60
days prior to the effective date of the coverages (this exclusion is
waived if your plan payment is received by Collette Vacations within 7
days of your initial deposit/payment for your trip and you are not
disabled from travel at the time your plan payment is received),
suicide, normal pregnancy, war or any act of war, mental or nervous
disorders. A Traveling Companion is defined as a person booked to share
accommodations in the same room with you during your trip. Sickness or
injury must require care by a Physician and must commence while the
Travel Protection Plan is in effect for you. This plan does not cover a
loss that results from an illness, disease, or other condition (of you,
an Immediate Family Member, Traveling Companion or Business Partner),
event or circumstance which occurs at a time when this plan is not in
effect for you.
Part B of this plan is underwritten by: Stonebridge Casualty Insurance
Company, Columbus, Ohio 464-03
Where to Present Part A Claims
To request a refund under the Cancellation Fee and Unused Services
Waiver, please send any unused
airlines tickets (only if purchased from Collette Vacations), a
doctor’s note or medical documentation and a written request to:
Collette
Vacations
ATTN: Customer Service Department
162 Middle Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860 |
If cancellation occurs
prior to departure, contact the Collette Vacations Reservations
Department.
When a client cancels prior to departure any due refunds are processed
through the booking agent. Agent commissions are not protected if
cancellation occurs prior to departure.
All Inquiries and Claims under Part B should be reported to the Plan
Administrator:
Trip
Mate*
9225 Ward Parkway, Suite 200
Kansas City, MO 64114
Tel: 800-888-7292
*In CA, dba Trip Mate Insurance Agency |
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| CANCELLATION
WAIVER & INSURANCE PLAN PRICING (Per Person) |
Land Only Clients
- $30 for all domestic
escorted tours under 6 days
- $110 for all domestic
escorted tours of 6 days or more
- $110 for all
international tours 9 days or under (except cruises, Canadian Rockies
Train Tours, Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa & Egypt)
- $170 for
international tours 10 days or more (except cruises, Canadian Rockies
Train Tours, Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa & Egypt)
- $195 for all
Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa & Egypt
- $205 for all cruises
and Canadian Rockies Train Tours
When purchasing pre and post night
accommodations, including optional extensions, the number of days will
be added to the total number of tour days, and may subsequently alter
your waiver fees. Please confirm with your reservation agent at time of
booking.
Air
Inclusive Clients (air is
purchased through Collette Vacations)
- $60 for all domestic
escorted tours under 6 days
- $140 for all domestic
escorted tours of 6 days or more
- $150 for all
international tours 9 days or under (except cruises, Canadian Rockies
Train Tours, Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa & Egypt)
- $200 for all
international tours 10 days or more (except cruises, Canadian Rockies
Train Tours, Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa & Egypt)
- $225 for all
Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa & Egypt
- $235 for all cruises
and Canadian Rockies Train Tours
The Cancellation Waiver fee with air can
only be purchased by individuals who have purchased air through
Collette Vacations. |
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Collette Tours is a
NON-FEE buy!
We
will not charge a fee for any/all tour planning for Collette Vacations.
Our services are absolutely free when servicing this quality program.
Rest
assured, you will receive the quality that you expect and the unique
value of a well-designed tour program from the beginning and planning
stage to the culmination of this exceptional journey.
Experience
the Collette Difference with Gardner Travel!
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