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Alpine Express
Milan – Lake Como – Verona – Innsbruck – Munich and Neuschwanstein – Salzburg – Vienna – Bratislava – Ljubljana – Venice – Lake Garda and Sirmione – Milan
7 days / 6 nights
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Top highlights
The essence of the journey
Five countries in one route
Italy, Austria, Germany, Slovakia and Slovenia come together in a dynamic escorted program.
Alps and lakes
Lake Como, Lake Garda, Innsbruck and Bavarian landscapes add natural depth to the journey.
Imperial capitals
Vienna, Salzburg, Bratislava and Ljubljana reveal the atmosphere and history of Central Europe.
Venice from the water
A boat sightseeing tour, the Giudecca Canal, St. Mark’s Bay, legendary islands and hidden stories.
Optional accents
Verona, Munich, Neuschwanstein, Como, Garda and evening walks can be added to the program.
Comfortable travel base
3★ hotels with breakfast, coach transportation along the route and Russian-speaking tour assistance.
Detailed program
Day 1 • Milan
Day 1. ARRIVAL IN MILAN
Upon arrival in Milan, you will be met by a company representative. For travelers arriving on early flights, it is possible to join an optional excursion to Lake Como. This picturesque place, rich in history, once attracted great poets and crowned figures, and today it draws celebrities and artists. We will enjoy a walk through the historic center of Como, followed by a promenade along the lakeshore — from the Volta Temple to Villa Olmo.
Accommodation at a hotel in the area of Milan, Verona or Veneto. Free time and rest.
Day 2 • Milan — Verona — Innsbruck
Day 2. MILAN – VERONA – INNSBRUCK
After breakfast, we depart with luggage towards Austria. On the way, an optional excursion to Verona is organized — the city of Romeo and Juliet. Here you can see the Arena, an ancient structure older than the Colosseum, the Arch of Gavi, the Borsari Gate, Piazza delle Erbe with its palaces and columns, as well as Juliet’s House and the Gothic tombs of the Scaliger family.
Next, we arrive in Innsbruck, a city surrounded by the Alps with more than 800 years of history. Optionally, there is a guided tour with a licensed guide through the city center: Maria-Theresien Street, the Triumphal Arch, Hofburg, the City Tower and the famous “Golden Roof”. Innsbruck is a combination of imperial heritage and Alpine atmosphere.
Free time. Overnight at a hotel in the Innsbruck area.
Day 3 • Munich and Neuschwanstein
Day 3. MUNICH AND NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE
After breakfast, enjoy a free day or take an optional excursion to Germany. We will discover Munich — an open-air architectural museum and the birthplace of the famous Oktoberfest. We will also see the fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle, which inspired Disney’s image of Sleeping Beauty’s castle. This majestic structure among the Bavarian Alps looks like a dream embodied in stone.
Return to Innsbruck. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 • Salzburg — Vienna
Day 4. SALZBURG – VIENNA
After breakfast, we depart with luggage for Vienna. On the way, we stop in Salzburg. Optionally, you can join a guided tour to see the panorama of the old city and Hohensalzburg Fortress. We then continue to Vienna. A panoramic sightseeing tour awaits us: the Ringstrasse, Parliament, City Hall, Burgtheater, Votive Church and much more. In the evening, for those who wish, there is the “Legends and Secrets of Vienna” excursion — a mystical walk through the hidden lanes of the old city.
Overnight at a hotel in Vienna.
Day 5 • Bratislava — Ljubljana
Day 5. BRATISLAVA – LJUBLJANA
After breakfast, we continue the route. In the morning, an excursion to Bratislava is possible — the cozy capital of Slovakia with a rich history and a charming Old Town. Next, we travel to Slovenia. On the way, there is an additional optional excursion to Ljubljana, where we will see the Triple Bridge, the castle, the Dragon Bridge, as well as ancient squares, the Franciscan Church, the Cathedral and the Bishop’s Palace. Accommodation at the hotel. Free time and overnight.
Day 6 • Venice
Day 6. VENICE
After breakfast, we set off for Venice — a city that needs no introduction. A boat sightseeing tour awaits us: we will sail along the Giudecca Canal, see the Church of the Redeemer, the Fondamenta degli Incurabili, St. Mark’s Bay, from where a panorama opens onto St. Mark’s Square, the Doge’s Palace, the basilica and bell tower, the Rialto Bridge and other iconic places. We will see the islands of San Giorgio, Sant’Elena, Sant’Andrea, Lido — the venue of the Venice Film Festival — San Lazzaro and the mysterious Poveglia. Optionally, you can visit St. Mark’s Basilica or join the evening excursion “Legends and Myths of Venice” — a walk through hidden streets with stories about ghosts, ancient signs and forgotten legends.
Accommodation and overnight at a hotel in the Veneto region.
Day 7 • Milan
Day 7. MILAN
Breakfast and departure for Milan. If desired, there is an additional excursion to Lake Garda and the resort town of Sirmione, surrounded by water and history. Transfer to the airport.
Please note: arrival in Milan for the 7- and 8-day excursion program takes place in the afternoon. Departure is possible only after 17:00.
Travel details
Included services, optional excursions and extra costs
Included services
Accommodation in 3★ hotels with breakfast, with possible accommodation in properties of a similar level.
Group transfer airport – hotel – airport for all flights at Malpensa Airport.
Transportation service along the route by tourist coach.
Services of a Russian-speaking tour escort throughout the entire route.
Excursions with a Russian-speaking licensed guide in Vienna and Venice.
Visits to Innsbruck and Salzburg.
Services not included and optional excursions
Services not included:
Optional excursions:
Lake Como – 65€.
Excursion to Verona – 60€.
Innsbruck with a licensed guide – 15€.
Munich + Neuschwanstein Castle, including entrance ticket – 110€.
Salzburg with a licensed guide – 15€.
Legends and Secrets of Vienna – 40€.
Bratislava – 60€.
Ljubljana – 40€.
St. Mark’s Basilica – 16€.
Myths and Legends of Venice – 25€.
Sirmione and Lake Garda – 20€.
Entrance tickets to museums.
Additional payments
Tips for the driver and tour escort – 10 euros.
Headset rental for the entire tour — 16€.
City tourist tax at hotels, payable on site.
Important note
The agency reserves the right to make changes to the sequence of excursions.
Travel FAQ
FAQ for the “Alpine Express” tour
How long is the tour?
The program is designed for 7 days and 6 nights.
Where does the route start and end?
The tour starts in Milan and ends with a transfer to Milan airport.
Which countries are included in the route?
The route covers Italy, Austria, Germany, Slovakia and Slovenia.
Which excursions are already included?
Excursions with a Russian-speaking licensed guide in Vienna and Venice are included, as well as visits to Innsbruck and Salzburg.
Can I visit Lake Como?
Yes, travelers arriving on early flights may join an optional excursion to Lake Como.
Is the Verona excursion included in the price?
The Verona excursion is listed as optional and is paid separately.
Will there be free time?
Yes, the program includes free time in selected cities and after hotel check-in.
What hotels are planned?
Accommodation is provided in 3★ hotels with breakfast, with possible placement in properties of a similar level.
When can I fly out of Milan on the last day?
Departure is possible only after 17:00, as arrival in Milan is expected in the afternoon.
Is headset rental paid separately?
Yes, headset rental for the entire tour is paid additionally and costs 16€.
Is city tourist tax paid separately?
Yes, the city tourist tax at hotels is paid on site.
Can the program change?
Yes, the agency reserves the right to make changes to the sequence of excursions.