Germany,Switzerland, Austria tour October 1st to October 14th

I am not on your tour but took it two years ago and loved it. Great tour and your friends don't know what they will be missing! I loved that tour so much, this year I am taking the 8 day Munich, Salzburg, Hallstatt, Vienna tour and staying again in Vienna after the tour! There is so much to see and do and I had only been to Salzuburg, Hallstatt and Vienna once that I really wanted to see it again. Switzerland is a highlight but I could not do that tour again as I am going to London before the tour and had just so much time to go to Europe. Do research what you want to see in your free time in each place as there are many things to choose from but with a limited about of time you can just do one or two things. No matter what you choose it will be great. Have a wonderful time.

Thank you so much, sounds like you travel frequently 😊 lucky you. I am looking for a like minded travel buddy, if your interested, I don't know maybe you already have a travel person. No worries if so , I usually go out of the country once a year and in the U.S once a year and to the beach several times a yr. Maybe when retirement comes I'll go more , if I ever retire, I love working, probly go part time. I am so looking forward to this trip , just to see the Alps they are so majestic. Thank you again , blessings Teresa

Hi Teresa, you might have better luck if you post your question under Tips and Trip Reports, Travel Partners. I’ve found that most people doing the Rick Steves tours aren’t aware of this forum so don’t be concerned if you don’t get responses from the people on your specific tour.

I did the GAS tour in 2010 and enjoyed it very much. I traveled solo and paid the single supplement to get my own room. There was one other single person in the group (a guy). Everyone was very nice and inclusive and I felt comfortable traveling solo. You will love this tour!

Just checking in to tell you I also did the GAS a couple of years ago and it was terrific! Is this your first RS trip?

I hope you can get to Trier at least 1 night ahead, 2 nights is better. I found SO much to do there! It's also good to give yourself some time to adjust to jet lag and have a bit of flex in case of travel delays.

There are usually a number of other solo travelers but I've also always found the others to be welcoming as well.

Thank you Donna ,I will get to that in the morning and I wasn't aware of it, thanks for sharing. Pam yes this is my first Rick Stevens Tour, I have been to Europe over several times, Rome ,Tuscanny, Pisa , Paris , Cinque Terre, Portevener Venice, Ireland. Always with friends but no interest on this area for some reason Germany, Switzerland and Austria doesnt appeal to them, so I'm going it solo. Excited and thankful to plan, and arrange it. I plan on going 2 to 3 days before tour and staying 2 or 3 days after total close to 20 days if I can manage my funds , we will see thanks so much for the encouragement 😊

Thank you Donna ,I will get to that in the morning and I wasn't aware of it, thanks for sharing. Pam yes this is my first Rick Stevens Tour, I have been to Europe over several times, Rome ,Tuscanny, Pisa , Paris , Cinque Terre, Portevener Venice, Ireland. Always with friends but no interest on this area for some reason Germany, Switzerland and Austria doesnt appeal to them, so I'm going it solo. Excited and thankful to plan, and arrange it. I plan on going 2 to 3 days before tour and staying 2 or 3 days after total close to 20 days if I can manage my funds , we will see thanks so much for the encouragement 😊