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Germany, Italy & Switzerland

10 days, 4 cities  |  From $2,409 before flights  |  Estimated biweekly payments as low as $86

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4.9 out of 5 stars

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This tour’s itinerary varies over time. Select when you would like to travel:

Which trip style is right for you?

Essential: Room with 3+ other travelers in conveniently located hostels. For social butterflies who thrive on meeting other people.

Plus: Stay with just one other person in 3 or 4-star hotels. Perfect for couples or anyone who enjoys recharging in their own space.

Why go?

What do you get when you combine picturesque Venetian canals, hilltop Bavarian castles, snow-capped Swiss mountain ranges, and bustling medieval cities? Some would say this trip and, sure, they’d be right. But what do you really get? A fairytale.

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What you'll get

  • Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book 'em yourself)
  • 8 nights in handpicked accommodations
  • 8 breakfasts
  • 2 dinners
  • Expert Tour Director
  • 24/7 support from our travel gurus
  • 3 insider city tours with local guides

Picture yourself

  • Riding in a gondola through the canals of Venice
  • Yodeling from atop the majestic Swiss Alps
  • Raising a toast inside one of Munich's legendary beer halls
  • Saying, “Hasn’t everyone been to Liechtenstein?”
  • Living a fairytale on the balcony of a hilltop castle

Itinerary

Day 1: Overnight Flight

Pack your appetite for adventure (and pasta) and board your overnight flight to Italy. This is the time to rest up—new countries, cultures, and cuisines await.

Day 2: Arrive in Venice + Welcome Dinner

Benvenuto (welcome) to the Venice Region, otherwise known as Veneto. Once one of the richest and largest maritime trade empires in the world, the sheer number of canals, bridges, and boats should come as no surprise. You’ll drop off your bags, stretch your legs, then venture over to an authentic neighborhood on the western side of Venice.

In the evening, it's time for our Welcome Dinner and Event.  Every great trip deserves a great beginning—and that's exactly what the Welcome Dinner and Event delivers. Hosted by your new bestie, your Tour Director, this kickoff moment is all about meeting your fellow travelers, learning their names, swapping stories, and easing into the adventure ahead. It's casual, fun, and the first step in turning a group of strangers into something more. Because at Ultimate Break, we believe memories are best made together.

Today’s highlights
  • Arrive at the airport—your Tour Director will be waiting to show you how to get around the city.
  • Venture into Venice proper or see the area surrounding your accommodation.
  • Head to the classic spots like St Mark’s Square, or the Rialto bridge in the evening for no crowds, just magic.
  • Learn about andar per bacari, the local past time of going from bacaro to bacaro (bacaro = wine bar) enjoying inexpensive local wines and prosecco, the company of friends and strangers while enjoying Venetian tapas, the cicchetti [chee-KEHT-tee].
Free time suggestions
Ask Your Tour Director
  • For the perfect time and the perfect spot to help arrange a gondola ride (extra cost)
  • If you can row a gondola? It's possible, thanks to a unique partnership with Row Venice (extra cost, see FAQ)
  • About how to beat the lines and get inside St Mark’s basilica to look at 900 years of Venetian art and history (extra cost)
  • To visit to colorful Burano for a picture perfect afternoon and lunch (extra cost)
  • The times for the local markets, the most ramous, the Rialto Mercato, is right on the Grand Canal and is open six days per week
  • When to go to the famed bookstore, Libreria Acqua Alta is just a few minutes walk from St Mark’s square and is beloved as a unique, chaotic spot in the heart of Venice (see Venice FAQ Section)
  • Getting to one of the cities’ famed view points, like the campanile of San Giorgio Maggiore, whether you want the perfect photo of St Mark’s or the Grand Canal, we’ll point you to the spots to snag those iconic photos from Venice
  • About the places to buy locally made souvenirs that support the community, local producers and the Veneto region
Travel questions?

Chat with a Trip Expert!

1-800-766-2645
Monday–Thursday, 9am–7pm ET
Friday, 9am–5:30pm ET

Accommodations

We handpick every accommodation and focus on locations and properties where local culture is at your doorstep. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used properties for this tour.

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Anda Hostel

This one-of-a kind design hostel is located in Mestre with easy access to the heart of Venice. Guests enjoy modern accommodations, an onsite bar and Anda-hosted parties. Nearby you'll find cocktail bars, gelato shops and the...

Meininger Salzburg

This modern hostel is located in central Salzburg. Guests enjoy ensuite bathrooms, free internet, and a bar onsite. Nearby you'll find Rockhouse Salzburg, ZIB shopping centre and picturesque Kapunzinerberg mountain.

Ski Lodge Engelberg

This mountain hostel is located in the center of Engelberg. Guests enjoy a cozy atmostphere, onsite restaurant, and lively bar. Nearby you'll find mountain shops, a 12th-century monastery and Mount Titlis.

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Flights

When you include flights with your trip, our dedicated team of experts will handle all the details, so your travel experience is as seamless as possible. Just select your dates and airport to see pricing.

Perks of booking flights with us

  • Round-trip flights
  • Airport transfers to and from accommodations
  • Ability to pay for flights over time
  • Major international airlines only
  • 24/7 support in case of changes or delays
  • Locked-in price at booking
  • Flexibility for pre- or post-trip travel

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4.9 out of 5 stars

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Italy, Germany, Austria & Switzerland

5 out of 5 stars

2nd-time traveler Sarah, traveled in May 2025

This trip was amazing! The most beautiful countries, food, and views. The people in our group were great and our tour director Jenci was fantastic! Always positive, fun, and charismatic! The food was outstanding. Out of all the countries, Germany and Austria were for sure my...

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1st-time traveler Demontae, traveled in May 2025

This was my first time traveling overseas and it definitely won’t be my last. My tour director Marco, was a breath of fresh air! Knowledgeable, welcoming and all around an amazing individual. The experience wouldn’t have been the same without him. I look forward to more culture,...

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2nd-time traveler Jessica, traveled in May 2025

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1st-time traveler Rachel, traveled in May 2025

I debating for entirely too long on what trip and if I should book. I ultimately decided this one and it was one for the books! It’s very busy and you definitely lack sleep with all the running around and constant moving but we saw 5 countries in 10 days, crazy. It was so much...

AMAZING TRIP!!!

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Anonymous, traveled in May 2025

This was my first time to Europe and it was such an INCREDIBLE experience!! I could have asked for nothing better. Our tour guide, Marco, was fantastic and taught me so much about the countries we visited along with so much around the globe. Each country was so fun to visit and...

Great first time traveler trip!!

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Angela, traveled in Apr 2025

I booked this as my first EF trip. It was such a great experience! My group members were so kind, our Tour Director was amazing, and the activities were great. Our TD sent us recommendations daily for what to check out and we had great offerings for excursions through EF. This...

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