Switzerland, Germany & Austria
POSTPONED TO October 2024
Have you always wanted to enjoy Switzerland with its Alpine views, individualistic spirit, and decadent chocolate? How about experiencing Germany’s Bavarian charm and maybe a Biergarten? Don’t forget Austria with its deep musical roots, beautiful art, and architecture. If so, this is the trip for you! All of the fun, and almost none of the planning. Coach Cheryl will handle the big details.
This isn’t your average tour.
Though we’ll be city-hopping, there are no tour buses here! Instead, we’ll travel like locals on trains, trams, and our own 2 feet. We’ll stay in small locally run hotels in the historic centers rather than glass monoliths far from the action. We’ll get to know our hosts and find favorite haunts in each city. Coach Cheryl already has a few to share.
We’ll travel freely with a loose itinerary to allow you maximum flexibility in how you spend your time.
Each city is yours! You choose what you see and when. Have your own adventure. Check out little alleyways and courtyards. Create your own unique experiences!
Coach Cheryl will head out each day too. You are welcome to join her when you like but you’ll get the most out of the trip if you venture off on your own for at least some of the days.
In order to travel close to the ground and blend in well, this trip is limited to 6 female adventurers. That’s right, women only on this trip!
Where Our Adventure Will Take Us:
Zurich, Switzerland: Take a walk along the rivers and enjoy the views of the mountains beyond the lake. Cozy up under warm blankets in outdoor cafes like the locals do or slip down quiet streets to explore. Zurich never disappoints.
Munich, Germany: The capital of Bavaria is part charm and part thriving city creating an energy unlike anywhere else. Full of parks, history, and biergartens there’s plenty to explore. We’ll be here just 2 weeks after Oktoberfest ends which means we’ll get all of the fun and none of the overwhelming crowds.
Salzburg, Austria: From the fortress atop the hill that offers amazing views from every corner to mountains you can climb via elevator, there is much to explore here. Throw in a gorgeous old town and a bit of Mozart history and you’re set. You could even take a Sound of Music tour.
Vienna, Austria: One of the most beautiful cities in Europe, Vienna is home to incomparable art, history, food, and plenty of cultural options. Coffee lovers will be happy to hear that coffee is really a thing here, in fact, it’s almost an art form itself. Vienna’s answer to Munich’s biergartens? Wine taverns of course. Also, Coach Cheryl may take a day trip to Budapest and you are welcome to join her. Your journey that day would be covered by the train pass you’ll already have.
Concerned about paperwork, what to pack, what to see, etc.?
No worries, Coach Cheryl will help you through it all. From suggestions for flights to book to packing lists to best practices with money, phones, and documentation, she’ll help you feel ready for adventure before you leave home.
This is trip is designed as a partly done-for-you tour where Coach Cheryl handles the big pieces and tricky logistics. However, there is no strict daily itinerary. Each city is yours to explore however you like. If you want to wake early and wander the streets as the city wakes up, you can! If you want to chat the night away in a café enjoying fantastic wine, please do! If you want to take in all the big tourist spots with timed tickets, that’s fine too. Coach Cheryl will give you best practices and options but your time is yours to do with as you please. If that all seems too much, simply join Coach Cheryl as she ventures out each day. No matter how you approach this trip you’ll surely enjoy the adventure!
Before you commit:
You and Coach Cheryl will have a phone or Zoom call to be sure that all of your questions are answered and that this is a trip that will work for you. It’s time to travel confidently into the unknown. It’s going to be great!
The package cost covers:
All lodging (double occupancy)
All ground transportation
Breakfast each day
2 group dinners
Pre-trip coaching on how to have a successful trip, avoid issues, etc.
Daily adventure idea guides
Packing & preparation guides
Costs you will be responsible for:
Your roundtrip airfare (Arrive in Zurich on October 15, Fly out of Vienna on October 26)
Travel Insurance (required)
Meals not covered above
Attraction tickets
Souvenirs
Package cost:
1 installment of $3350 per person
OR6 installments of $575 per person ($3450 total).
Packages are non-refundable but are transferrable upon approval by Coach Cheryl.
Schedule your information call with Coach Cheryl today!
A Few More Details:
Why travel with Coach Cheryl?
Sometimes putting together a trip like this feels overwhelming or you simply don’t have time. In this case, she’s handled it all for you. Plus, she’s been to most of these cities and has traveled extensively through Europe. You don’t need to figure it all out because she already knows the lay of the land. All you need to do is decide how you want to spend your time each day. The cities are yours to enjoy at your own pace.
Coach Cheryl knows what’s possible as a result of a trip like this which is why she’s so passionate about providing as many avenues to these experiences as possible. You’ll come back a different person. This particular avenue means she gets to go too and she can’t wait!
Why travel in October?
There are several reasons this trip is booked in October. First, there will be fewer crowds because high season for travel to Europe is in the summer. Since there are fewer travelers, prices are lower including airfare, lodging, and some attraction tickets. However, it’s not low season yet so places will be open and ready to welcome you. Finally, the weather will still be generally decent at this time of year with an average of 1-2 days of rain per week. Average high/low in Zurich 58/46, Munich 57/42, Salzburg 60/43, Vienna 59/48, Budapest 62/47.
What does “traveling close to the ground” mean?
It means that we’ll blend in as best we can. We’ll travel on trains, trams, and by walking even with our luggage. This allows us access to visit and stay in places cars just can’t go. These cities are made for walking, so we will. We’ll travel as lightly as we can while still being comfortable. If we do it well, we’ll be mistaken for locals, at least occasionally.
