Mercedes Benz HK_A Tour of The Alps_East-to-West (10 days)

Mercedes Benz Hong Kong - Zung Fu Company Limited A Tour of The Alps: East-to-West (10 Days) Back Roads. Hidden Gems. Culinary Discovery.

We love road journeys. They are by far our favourite way of traveling. And when we’re in the mood for spoiling ourselves with fine food and delightful hotels besides the sheer pleasure of being on some of the world’s best roads, we turn to Europe!

Few regions within Europe offer as much variety of landscapes and cultures and roads as the one that you will be traveling through: southern Germany, Austria, northern Italy, Switzerland and France. These regions are a treasure trove of hidden gems.

We thank you for giving us the opportunity to share with you we’ve come to love ourselves so much...now turn the page to see what we have in store for you. May every day be filled with colourful anticipation and unforgettable memories.

Yours truly,

Peter Schindler

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Itinerary Map

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Munich/Germany to Dolomiti/Italy -

Brigels to Gstaad Across 3 of Switzerland’s most fabled passes into the heart of this beautiful country...

Your Mercedes will await you in Munich to drive across Austria and the Alps to northern Italy’s worldfamous Dolomiti mountains…

Day2 In and around the Dolomiti A drive crossing four of Italy’s most beautiful passes? Lunch in a high Alpine meadow? The hotel spa? The choice is yours...

Day3 Dolomiti to Merano South Tyrol is more than gorgeous mountains: it is a beautiful blend of Alpine ruggedness and Mediterranean flair. Discover the true nature of this unique region of Italy on the first of two days in Merano Day4 In and around Merano We will design this day to suit your interests, whether they be wine and fine food, discovering prehistoric South Tyrol and Oetzi the Iceman, visiting markets and shopping, taking a gentle walk in the hills or simply relaxing in your beautiful surroundings Day5 Merano/Italy to Grison/Switzerland -

Stelvio Day!

Day7 In and around Gstaad Take a detour to the Great St Bernard Pass and spend the day in glitzy Gstaad Day8 Gstaad/Switzerland to Alsace/France On country roads into one of France’s most charming regions…

Day9 In and around Alsace Round off your journey with a day at leisure in Alsace. We will help you to spend the day as you wish, visiting Alsatian villages, driving gorgeous French country roads or enjoying the best of the region’s cuisine Day10 Alsace/France to Frankfurt/Germany And now for enjoying your cars…on highways back to Frankfurt!

International Brands Shopping Local/Handicraft Shopping

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The finest of Austrian Glass

A MUST-NOT-MISS first stop: the glass manufactory in RATTENBERG…”

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The Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage region….

In South Tyrol, where the ALPS are GRANDER still than in Austria...�

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For your STAY in the DOLOMITI, a beautiful hotel in ALPINE STYLE...”

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And what ARE they LOOKING at?”

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Find ALPINE bliss on a fine day in the SOUTH TYROLEAN Alps...”

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The Gardena Pass, road across the eponymous name...

In South Tyrol, with some of the LOVELIEST MOUNTAIN ROADS in all of Europe...”

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Castel Tirolo...

In SOUTH TYROL, where the AUSTRIAN ALPS meet ITALIAN FLAIR...”

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Lago di Caldaro,south of Bolzano...

In South Tyrol,one of most BEAUTIFUL WINE REGIONS of the Alps...”

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South Tyrol, a farming region of LONG, LONG TRADITIONS! ”

A farmer’s life in South Tyrol

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Castel Fragsburg

A CHARMING boutique hotel HIGH ABOVE a valley…”

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High above Merano‌

The VIEW from your hotel in SOUTH TYROL...“

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A traditional South Tyrolean snack, freshly roasted chestnuts

In South Tyrol, a gourmand’s paradise where HAUTE CUISINE meets local produce...”

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WHENEVER possible, taste local delicacies…”

Speck and Schuettelbrot in South Tyrol

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VISIT a 700-YEAR OLD farmhouse in a remote South Tyrolean valley...”

Lago di Caldaro, south of Bolzano…

South Tyrol is famous for almost-lost handicraft traditions...

VISIT a local ARTISAN in his studio…”

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Stilfserjoch – The Stelvio Pass

Also in SOUTH TYROL, the FABLED STELVIO… for you to enjoy! “

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Lake Silvaplana near St. Moritz

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You have arrived in SWITZERLAND’s Canton GRISON...one of its MOST TRADITIONAL...”

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Your lodge for the night in Brigels, Grison

Break the drive west with an evening in a Swiss CHALET hotel for high Alpine-style comfort...�

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Oberalp Pass

WIDE OPEN VIEWS from the Oberalp PASS as you drive WEST...”

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NO COMMENT … where does it take you?”

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Gstaad in the Berner Oberland

Where SWITZERLAND is BUCOLIC and INTERNATIONAL at the same time...”

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The view across the Alps from Les Diablerets

Where the ALPS are at their most STUPENDOUS...�

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What would Switzerland be without a TASTE of AUTHENTIC Fondue and Raclette? (Beautiful grilled steak is served, too!)

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The Grand St. Bernard Pass

Doing the ITALIAN JOB… may a Saint Bernard help you!”

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In the centre of Colmar

ALSACE, a UNIQUE BLEND of the best of FRANCE and GERMANY...”

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ALSACE, a land of CASTLES and picturesque VILLAGES...”

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ALSACE, a land of beautiful HANDICRAFT...”

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ALSACE, a treasure trove of charming village centres...�

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Your hotel in ALSACE, TRADITION preserved!”

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ALSACE, above all BACK ROADS and HIDDEN GEMS!”

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WHAT’S INCLUDED...

Your Journey price includes: • Hand-crafted On the Road in Europe – Back Roads. Hidden Gems. – Itinerary design as described in this Journey Dossier.

• A crew consisting of your journey host and several crew members (depending on the group size) along with specialist guides in various locations.

• All meals “omakase” style (as described in this journey dossier) • All accommodations (all fivestar except for one beautiful boutique hotel) • A Mercedes Benz at your preference (subject to availability), e.g. S560 S-AMG Cabrio from one of our highly

reputable car rental partners.

• One or two support cars and drivers depending on the group size • A luggage car and driver • All ground transportation and airport transfers • “Walky-talkies to stay in

touch with your crew.

• All toll fees and parking fees • Entrance fees for all attended activities • On the Road in Europe service (goodies basket and other treats along the way: wet towels, daily picnic, basket

containing fresh fruit, fruit juice, water, and a mixture of sweets and nibbles).

• All tips

What’s Not Included • Your trasport to Munich and from Frankfurt • Personal shopping • Alcoholic drinks • Fuel

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