Swiss & Liechtenstein Adventure
Come with us on an adventure to what we firmly believe is one of Europe’s most underrated countries – beautiful, green Slovenia. This 12-day trip will take us along some of Europe’s most exciting roads to turquoise lakes, spectacular mountain views, charming towns and cities and a stretch of the beautiful Adriatic coastline.
It’s not just about the destination – it’s the journey that counts too. There will be a two night stay in the Salzburg region, where you could visit the cultural city of Salzburg, Berchtesgaden – Hitler’s Alpine retreat – or plunge down Austria’s longest alpine summer toboggan!
On the way home we’ll take on the mighty Grossglockner Pass, in Austria, as well as a taste of the German Black Forest region.
Included
Fabulous 3/4 star hotel accommodation (13 nights)
Channel Tunnel Return Crossings
Breakfast
Hotel Overnight Parking
Austrian and Slovenian Motorway Tax Stickers (Vignette)
Full Colour Trip Brochure
Full list of waypoints for various Satnav software plus Google Maps and Waze.
Sim Card loaded with roaming data for contact and navigation!
Two Tour Guides, who will sleep in the same hotels and drive the routes with you!
4k Action Video Cameras fitted to vehicles!*
T-Shirts, Car Decals and more!
Trip Memorabilia including photos, routes and spaces for your own memories!
Dropbox shared folder for sharing photos and videos after the trip.
*Video cameras will not always be fitted to your vehicle, but shared between all party vehicles throughout the break.
Not Included
Fuel
Road Tolls, unless otherwise specified
Parking (except Hotel Parking)
Food and Drink (except Breakfast)
Entrance Fees
ETIAS Application Fee, if required
Travel Insurance
Vehicle Insurance
Vehicle Breakdown Insurance
Room Upgrades
Personal Purchases
Day 1 – U.K. to Koln -255 miles
Today you will take your channel crossing (the night before if taking an overnight crossing), and we will meet and greet you at our first hotel in the city of Koln.
You can either enjoy the facilities at the hotel or head into the city to check out the sights and enjoy a meal in one of the many restaurants.
Day 2 – Koln to Wurzburg
187 miles
Today we will head to the city of Würzburg, where you will have most of the day to take a look around this historic city.
Day 3 – Bavaria to Austria
265 miles
After breakfast and the chance to have another wander around the city of Würzburg, we will carry on along the unrestricted German Autobahns for a while, before we take some fantastic roads through the heart of Bavaria, to our hotel in Austria, a stone’s throw from Berchtesgaden.
Day 4 – A day around Salzburg
Salzburg, Austria. Beautiful view of Salzburg skyline with Festung Hohensalzburg in autumn
This will be a day to enjoy any number of fantastic activities, including visiting Salzburg, Berchtesgaden, The Eagles Nest, a range of cable cars – or even Austria’s longest Alpine Slide.
Day 5 – Katschberg Pass and Lake Bled
230 miles
Today we will visit the only private Porsche museum – where they built the first Porsche 356 in 1948, and features a Porsche police car – and the Katschberg Pass, one of the steepest roads in Europe and a favourite testing spot for Ferdinand Porsche.
After that we’ll head for Lake Bled, in Slovenia.
This is typical picture-postcard Slovenia. Whether you choose to walk around – or swim/row in – these pristine waters, this is going to be one of the top highlights of your holiday!
Day 6 – Lake Bohinj & Ljubjiana
69 miles
Less miles to drive today but some absolutely knock-out scenery and roads to explore today.
Lake Bohinj – the quieter cousin of Lake Bled – is not far away, and from there we snake our way through the rich Slovenian countryside, finishing off at Ljubjiana – our place to stay for a couple of nights.
Day 7 – Ljubjiana
Ljubjiana is steeped in history and culture, and there is so much to explore here. Look out for the 16th Century Castle, towering above the old town.
As well as exploring on foot, you could take a boat tour along the river Ljubljanica.
Day 8 – Piran – 90 miles
We’ll spend the morning travelling to the Adriatic Coast, with a trip to Predjama Castle – a renaissance castle built within a cave mouth.
We’ll spend the afternoon exploring Piran – a coastal city known for its long pier and Venetian architecture.
Day 9 – Vipava Valley – 100 miles
We’ll spend the day touring the Vipava Valley, Which is Slovenia’s wine region. With rolling hills, vineyards and incredible food, Vipava Valley is a must-visit.
We will end the day just south of the Julian Alps, perfectly placed for some fantastic driving the next day.
Day 10 – Mangart Saddle & Julian Alps -132 miles
Three mountain passes await us today – Mangart Saddle, Vršič Pass, and Wurzen Pass on the Austrian border.
Our route will take us through the Soča Valley, where our road will wind tightly through hairpin bends along the valley floor.
Prepare for an epic day on the road! We will finish the day near to the town of Lienz in Austria, where we will be ready for the Grossglockner pass the next morning.
Day 11 – Grossglockner – High Alpine Road – 145 miles
Today’s highlight will be Austria’s Grossglockner High Alpine Road, a mountain pass built purely for driving enjoyment!
In the afternoon, we will travel to Innsbruck for our hotel stop.
Day 12 – Fussen & Stuttgart
Hohes Schloss Fussen or Gothic High Castle of the Bishops and St. Mang Abbey monastery aer
198 miles
We’re on the homeward stretch now – but as part of the journey we will take a scenic drive through the Southwest of Germany, taking in a lunch stop at the Bavarian town of Fussen, before finishing the day near Stuttgart.
Day 13 – Stuttgart Mercedes-Benz Museum
Mercedes-Benz_Museum – 231 miles
In the morning there is the opportunity to visit the world-renowned Mercedes-Benz museum in Stuttgart, where we will have lunch after viewing the exhibition.
In the afternoon, we will make our way to the city of Koln, and our final hotel of the trip.
Day 14 – Homeward Bound – 255 miles
Today we make the journey back our Channel crossings to the U.K.