Walking and Food Tour in the European Alps with Silvana Gottini

24-Days | Lucerne to Vienna

Join Silvana from World Travellers Motueka for a hosted Walking and Food Tour in the European Alps.

Indulge your senses with authentic local cuisine and travel on efficient European trains. This isn't your typical historical or city tour; instead, the majority of your time will be spent exploring alpine villages and meandering through the picturesque countryside. If you're a keen walker with a penchant for nature and mountains, this itinerary promises to be a delightful and invigorating experience.

Our walking tour is designed for those who crave both the awe-inspiring vistas of the mountains and the charm of undiscovered paths where you can connect with the locals. Traverse mountain trails ranging from 4 to 18 kilometres, tailored to cater to your love for nature and passion for walking.

Deal Details

Travel Dates

22 June 2027

Sale Ends

Mar 31, 2027

Priced From

$12,980 per person
Swiss Alps

Join Silvana from World Travellers Motueka for a hosted Walking and Food Tour in the European Alps.

Indulge your senses with authentic local cuisine and travel on efficient European trains. This isn't your typical historical or city tour; instead, the majority of your time will be spent exploring alpine villages and meandering through the picturesque countryside. If you're a keen walker with a penchant for nature and mountains, this itinerary promises to be a delightful and invigorating experience.

Our walking tour is designed for those who crave both the awe-inspiring vistas of the mountains and the charm of undiscovered paths where you can connect with the locals. Traverse mountain trails ranging from 4 to 18 kilometres, tailored to cater to your love for nature and passion for walking.

Highlights

cog railway
  • Walk through flowering alpine meadows, with cowbells ringing across the valley
  • Enjoy highlight dinners like Swiss fondue and a Tuscan cooking class
  • Explore little known Austrian valleys and villages
  • Explore the spectacular walking trails and villages of the Dolomites in South Tyrol
  • Wander the trails beneath the Eiger and Matterhorn mountains with spectacular views of the peaks
  • Ride Europe's highest cog railway to Jungfraujoch
  • Walk the coastal paths of the Cinque Terre, discovering pastel coloured villages
  • Stay in alpine picturesque villages, rather than large cities

Inclusions

Italy Coastal Walking Tour
  • All excursions and entry fees
  • Bilingual tour leader
  • Walks throughout Switzerland, Austria and Italy as specified, including cable cars and transport needed from start to end
  • All transport during the itinerary
  • All breakfasts, other meals as specified
  • All hotel, B&B and apartment accommodation (on a twin share basis)

Pricing

Switzerland village

24 Days

from

$12,980*

per person, twin share



 

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival day - make your way to Lucerne
Day 2
Excursion to Mt Pilatus
Day 3
Travel to Grindelwald
Day 4
Jungfraujoch excursion
Day 5
Grindelwald hikes
Day 6
Travel to Zematt - optional excursion to Gornergrat
Day 7
Zematt hike
Day 8
Travel to Clinque Terre
Day 9
Clinque Terre hike
Day 10
Clinque Terre - free day or hike
Day 11
Travel to Lucca - cooking class
Day 12
Lucca - wine and olive oil tasting
Day 13
Travel to Monte Bondone above Trento
Day 14
Three Peaks hike
Day 15
Travel to Wolkenstein in the Dolomites - visit Otzi the iceman on the way
Day 16
Dolomites hike
Day 17
Dolomites hike
Day 18
Dolomites hike
Day 19
Dolomites hike
Day 20
Travel to Stubaital in Austria & hike
Day 21
Stubaital hikes
Day 22
Stubaital hikes
Day 23
Travel to Vienna
Day 24
Departure day
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