Is this suitable for grandparents?

It is the itinerary we recommend for mixed-age groups. Short train legs, four bases, cable cars rather than climbs, and a thermal bath at the end.

How much walking is there?

Less than the other Europe itineraries. The big days are Neuschwanstein and Salzburg–Hallstatt, and both are coach-based with walking in short stretches.

Can we go inside Neuschwanstein?

Yes, with a timed entry ticket, which we add as an upgrade. It sells out well in advance, so tell us early.

Is Innsbruck worth more than two nights?

On our longer Prague-to-Adriatic itinerary it gets three. Here it gets two, which covers the Alpenzoo, Top of Innsbruck and Swarovski without rushing.

Do you run group tours?

No. Every trip is planned for one family, couple or group of friends at a time: flights, hotels, drivers, guides and sightseeing, all chosen for you.

How does a planning conversation begin?

Message us on WhatsApp — there is no form. Tell us roughly where, roughly when, and who is travelling. A trip designer replies personally, usually the same day, and follows up with a call to understand your priorities before sending a proposal.

What do the prices on the site cover?

Where we show a figure it is indicative, per couple, and all-inclusive — flights, visa, hotels, sightseeing, transfers, breakfast and dinner. It is a planning number, not a quote: it is confirmed once hotels and transport are actually held, and it moves with the exchange rate on the day of booking. Trips without a figure are priced on enquiry.

Do you handle international flights and visas?

Yes. On our Europe trips both are included in the indicative price — return flights and visa application support and fees. Elsewhere we book flights through your preferred airline alliance and co-ordinate visa documentation separately.

10N/11D · International

Germany, Austria & Hungary

Munich → Innsbruck → Vienna → Budapest

Munich, the Bavarian Alps, Neuschwanstein, Innsbruck, Vienna's palaces and Budapest's thermal baths. Eleven days, four bases, all by train and coach.

Duration: 10N/11D
Stops: 4 places
Best time: May – Jun
Price: From ₹5,00,000 per couple, all-inclusive

Day by day

Day 1: Munich — BMW Welt & Marienplatz
Arrive at Munich airport, private transfer to a city-centre hotel, check in. Afternoon at BMW Welt and the BMW Museum. Evening at Karlsplatz or Marienplatz with free time. Overnight Munich.
Stay: Central Munich, 3–4★ or similar
Day 2: Zugspitze & Garmisch
Full day to the Zugspitze — Germany's highest peak, reached by cable car, with snow at the top most of the year. The village of Garmisch on the way back. Overnight Munich.
Stay: Central Munich, 3–4★ or similar
Day 3: Neuschwanstein Castle
A full day at Neuschwanstein — the castle every fairy-tale castle since has been copying. Back to the hotel in the evening. Overnight Munich.
Stay: Central Munich, 3–4★ or similar
Day 4: Munich → Innsbruck
Check out and take the train to Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol and — quietly — as good-looking as anywhere in Switzerland. Alpenzoo and Top of Innsbruck for the view over the city. Evening free. Overnight Innsbruck.
Stay: Central Innsbruck, 3–4★ or similar
Day 5: Swarovski Kristallwelten
Out to Wattens for Swarovski Kristallwelten — the crystal worlds under the giant's head. Coach and entry ticket both booked by us. Overnight Innsbruck.
Stay: Central Innsbruck, 3–4★ or similar
Day 6: Innsbruck → Vienna
Train to Vienna and check in. Evening free around St. Stephen's Cathedral and Stephansplatz. Overnight Vienna.
Stay: Central Vienna, 3–4★ or similar
Day 7: Salzburg & Hallstatt
A full guided day to Salzburg and Hallstatt, picked up and dropped back at the city centre. Hallstatt is the lakeside village on every postcard of Austria, and it earns it. Overnight Vienna.
Stay: Central Vienna, 3–4★ or similar
Day 8: Schönbrunn & Hofburg
A deliberately relaxed day. Schönbrunn Palace from the inside, with the gardens, and the Hofburg from outside. Overnight Vienna.
Stay: Central Vienna, 3–4★ or similar
Day 9: Vienna → Budapest — Danube Cruise
Coach to Budapest and check in. Evening cruise on the Danube with a glass of champagne — the Parliament building lit from the water is the picture everyone takes home. Overnight Budapest.
Stay: Central Budapest, 3–4★ or similar
Day 10: Széchenyi Baths & Buda Castle
Morning at the Széchenyi thermal bath — the grandest spa in Europe, and outdoors even in winter. Later, Buda Castle, the Fisherman's Bastion and Heroes' Square. Overnight Budapest.
Stay: Central Budapest, 3–4★ or similar
Day 11: Departure from Budapest
Breakfast, then transfer to the airport for the flight home.

What’s included

Included

Return international flights
Visa application support and fees
Central hotels, hand-picked (Comfort or Premium tier — your choice)
Daily breakfast and dinner
Every intercity train, coach and ferry on the route
All sightseeing, entry tickets and guided tours listed day by day
Airport and station transfers
WhatsApp support from our team throughout the trip

Not included

Lunches
City tourist tax, payable at the hotel
Personal expenses, tips and laundry
Travel insurance
Optional experiences not listed in the day-by-day
Anything not explicitly listed in inclusions

Hotels

Two budgets. We confirm the exact hotels, or similar, when you book.

Comfort

Central Munich, 3–4★
Central Innsbruck, 3–4★
Central Vienna, 3–4★
Central Budapest, 3–4★

Premium

Altstadt 5★
Old town 4–5★
Ringstrasse 5★
Danube-facing 5★

Upgrades you can add

Neuschwanstein interior tour
Timed entry inside the castle, not just the viewpoint at Marienbrücke. Books out weeks ahead.
A Vienna concert evening
Musikverein or the Staatsoper, depending on the season and what is actually good that week.
Business-class flights
Lie-flat on the long sector out and back. We book through your preferred alliance.
First-class rail
Upgrade every intercity leg — more luggage space, quieter carriage, seat reservations included.
Private guides instead of group tours
Swap any small-group day tour for a private guide and vehicle, at your own pace.

Visa for Indian passports

From official sources, last checked October 2026. We confirm it again when we plan your trip.

Schengen EuropeVisa in advance
Indian passport holders need a Schengen short-stay visa. One visa covers France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Austria, Hungary, Czechia, Croatia and the other Schengen countries.
Documents and how to apply →

When to go

May – Jun: Our pick — alpine snow still on the peaks, everything open, mild in the cities
Sep – Oct: Equally good. Hallstatt and Salzburg are far quieter than in summer.
Dec: Christmas markets in Munich, Vienna and Budapest — cold, dark early, and worth it
Jul – Aug: Hallstatt is overwhelmed. We shift the timings but the crowds are real.

Things to do

Neuschwanstein Castle
The castle every fairy-tale castle since has been imitating. A full day from Munich, and the interior tour books out weeks ahead.
The Zugspitze
Germany's highest peak by cable car, with snow at the top for most of the year, and the village of Garmisch on the way back.
Swarovski Kristallwelten
The crystal worlds under the giant's head at Wattens, outside Innsbruck. Coach and entry ticket both arranged.
Salzburg and Hallstatt
One guided day, picked up and dropped at the city centre. Hallstatt is the lakeside village on every postcard of Austria, and it earns it.
Schönbrunn Palace
The Habsburg summer palace from the inside, with the gardens, on a deliberately relaxed Vienna day.
Széchenyi thermal bath
The grandest spa in Europe, and outdoors even in winter. Then Buda Castle, the Fisherman's Bastion and Heroes' Square.

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