🛏 People per room: 2
✅ Max Guest: 35
🚌 Transportation: Airplane, Bus
🕐 Duration: 10 Days
📍 Depart from: USA (multi-location)
💬 Live guide: English / Vietnamese
✝️ Spiritual Guidance
⛪ Daily Mass
About this Journey

Where sleepy towns rest among the hills, and time itself seems to have skipped a few centuries.

There’s a Europe that never made it onto the postcards. It’s the Europe where:

  • A square in Nancy still wears the same face it wore in the age of kings
  • Evening light falls over a small lakeside town, so lovely you could swear you’d wandered into the pages of an old fairy tale in Lucerne
  • Church bells in Zurich still ring on schedule, as if no century had ever passed

Hallstatt rests quietly by the water, as though waiting for someone to pass by and hear its story. Salzburg stands proud as the birthplace of the world’s first symphonies.

This journey carries you through Paris, Lucerne, and the storybook corners of France, Switzerland, Austria, and Germany — places that are never loudly praised, yet leave their mark deep in the memory of anyone who has ever set foot there.

10 Days Itinerary
D1
Day 1: Thu, Oct 1: US

Every journey begins with a single departure.

Guests depart from designated gateways. Overnight on board.

D2
Day 2: Fri, Oct 2: US – Paris

Paris welcomes you in the golden light of sunset over the Eiffel Tower.

Arrive in Paris, check in and rest at the hotel. Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral at Point Zero, then watch the Eiffel Tower glow at sunset.

Overnight in Paris. (L,D included)

D3
Day 3: Sat, Oct 3: Paris City Tour

Quiet Montmartre, proud Arc de Triomphe, at the heart of Paris.

Climb Montmartre hill, visit the Sacré-Cœur Basilica overlooking the city. See the Arc de Triomphe and stroll the Champs-Élysées.

Overnight in Paris.(B,D included)

D4
Day 4: Sun, Oct 4: Paris – Reims – Nancy

Reims carries the crown of kings, Nancy gleams gold at Place Stanislas.

Visit Reims, coronation site of more than 30 French kings, and its Notre-Dame Cathedral. Continue to Nancy to admire Place Stanislas, a UNESCO World Heritage site over 250 years old.

Overnight in Nancy.(B,D included)

D5
Day 5: Mon, Oct 5: Nancy – Lucerne – Zurich

Lucerne rests gently by blue waters, Zurich hums with the pulse of finance.

Arrive in Lucerne, cross the historic Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke), see the Lion Monument, and wander the old town along the Reuss River. Continue to Zurich.

Overnight in Zurich.(B,D included)

D6
Day 6: Tue, Oct 6: Zurich – Innsbruck

Zurich rings with old bells, Innsbruck gleams with its Golden Roof beneath the Alps.

Visit Grossmünster and Fraumünster, known for their Marc Chagall stained-glass windows, and stroll along Lake Zurich. Cross the Alps to Innsbruck to see the Golden Roof.

Overnight in Innsbruck.(B,D included)

D7
Day 7: Wed, Oct 7: Innsbruck – Hallstatt – Salzburg

Hallstatt looks like a dream by the lake, Salzburg hums with Mozart’s music.

Arrive in Hallstatt, one of Europe’s most beautiful lakeside villages, and visit the Maria am Berg church. Continue to Salzburg, Mozart’s birthplace, and visit Salzburg Cathedral and St. Peter’s Abbey.

Overnight in Salzburg.(B,D included)

D8
Day 8: Thu, Oct 8: Salzburg City Tour

The streets where Mozart first drew breath.

Walk along Getreidegasse and visit Mozart’s Residence. In the afternoon, see the Mirabell Gardens, and Residenzplatz and Kapitelplatz beneath Hohensalzburg Fortress.

Overnight in Salzburg.(B,D included)

D9
Day 9: Fri, Oct 9: Salzburg – Munich

A touch of Bavaria in the heart of Germany.

Arrive in Munich, stop at Marienplatz with its famous glockenspiel, and visit Frauenkirche. Stroll through Viktualienmarkt and Kaufingerstraße shopping street.

Overnight in Munich.(B,D included)

D10
Day 10: Sat, Oct 10: Munich – US

Carrying home memories that will never fade.

Visit St. Peter’s Church and Asamkirche, and see Odeonsplatz and Theatinerkirche. Transfer to the airport for the return flight to the US.

Carnival US Travel looks forward to welcoming you on future journeys.

Day 6–10 expand on click

Stop
Selected day
Route
Taste of the Journeys
Biscuit rose de Reims
Reims, France
Biscuit rose de Reims
A light, pink vanilla sponge biscuit with a delicate crunch. Traditionally dipped into a glass of champagne before eating.
Mirabelle
Nancy, France
Mirabelle
A small, sweet golden plum grown throughout the Lorraine region. Eaten fresh, baked into tarts, or made into jam and liqueur.
Rösti
Lucerne, Swiss
Rösti
Shredded potatoes pan-fried into a crispy, golden cake. Served as a side dish or topped with egg and cheese.
Chocolate
Switzerland
Chocolate
Rich, smooth Swiss chocolate from the local Lindt maker. Sold in bars, balls, and truffles at their flagship shop.
Tiroler Gröstl
Innsbruck, Austria
Tiroler Gröstl
Pan-fried potatoes, onions, and leftover roasted meat, topped with a fried egg. A hearty mountain-style breakfast or lunch dish.
Kaiserschmarrn
Innsbruck, Austria
Kaiserschmarrn
A fluffy pancake torn into pieces while cooking, dusted with powdered sugar. Served with stewed fruit or plum jam on the side.
Fish at Hallstatt Lake
Hallstatt, Austria
Fish at Hallstatt Lake
Fresh fish caught from Hallstätter See, grilled or pan-fried with herbs. A light, simple dish showcasing the region's clean waters.
Apfelstrudel
Hallstatt, Austria
Apfelstrudel
Thin pastry rolled around spiced apples, raisins, and cinnamon, then baked until crisp. Served warm with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Mozartkugel
Salzburg, Austria
Mozartkugel
A round chocolate candy with layers of pistachio marzipan and nougat inside. Wrapped in gold foil, named after the city's famous composer.
Salzburger Nockerl
Salzburg, Austria
Salzburger Nockerl
A soufflé-like baked dessert made from whipped egg whites, shaped into soft golden peaks. Served warm, dusted with powdered sugar.
Schnitzel, Knödel
Salzburg, Austria
Schnitzel, Knödel
Soft dumplings made from bread or potato, often filled or served alongside meat dishes. A comforting Austrian staple.
Weisswurst
Munich, German
Weisswurst
A mild white sausage made from veal and pork, traditionally boiled and peeled before eating. Served with sweet mustard and a soft pretzel.
Schweinshaxe
Munich, Germany
Schweinshaxe
A roasted pork knuckle with deep-fried, crackling skin and tender meat inside. Served with sauerkraut and potato dumplings.
What's Included / Not Included
Included
Roundtrip airfare SFO/LAX - CDG // MUN - SFO/LAX. Guests departing from other cities should contact the company office for more details.
Transportation and sightseeing visits according to the itinerary.
8 nights in 4-star hotels, based on double occupancy.
Two meals per day.
Vietnamese and English-speaking tour guide throughout the tour.
Carnival gift.
Not Included
Tips: USD $12 per person per day.
Travel insurance.
Single room supplement: USD $1,200 per person.
Business class airfare surcharge, if applicable.
Optional visits outside the program, personal expenses, excess baggage fees, phone calls, and laundry.
Fuel surcharge at the time of ticket issuance, if applicable.
Visa.
Cancellation Policy

Upon registration, a deposit per person is required to issue airline tickets, reserve hotels, and arrange transportation.

The remaining balance is due 60 days before departure.

150+ days before$100 hold fee only
120+ days before25% of total
60–119 days before50% of total
31–59 days before75% of total
30 days or less100% — no refund
Booking Policies & Special Guests

One policy per line. Please copy these policies below and draft under below.

Guests over 75 years of age or more than 4 months pregnant — please contact our office before registering.

Credit card payments incur a 3% processing fee.

All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing.

Guests absent at departure are considered to have cancelled with no refund.

Reviews
4.9
★★★★★
47 reviews · 96% recommend this tour
★★★★★

"The most profound experience of my life. Fr. Joseph's daily reflections brought each sacred site to life in a way I never imagined."

— Nguyen Thi Lan · Timeless Europe, Oct 2024
★★★★★

"Carnival took care of absolutely everything. Hotels, transport, Mass every single day. Already planning to come back with my whole family."

— Tran Van Minh · Timeless Europe, Oct 2023
Questions & Answers
Is this tour suitable for elderly travelers?+
Yes — our tours are paced appropriately. Guests over 75 please contact our office before registering.
Do I need a visa?+
US passport holders generally do not need a visa for stays under 90 days. Non-US passport holders can contact us — our visa service handles the full application process.
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