Please enjoy this website summarizing our Rick Steves' trip to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. On each page, you will find a brief summary of the locations we visited, along with a few pictures.  Our guide Thomas was excellent, as was our driver Luke. Thomas  led us on great walks, tours of historic sites, and treated us to a few surprises! Luke was a trusted and very skilled driver and was quite  adept at maneuvering the bus in tight places and curving roads. Both gentlemen became like family by the end of the tour. Our hotels and restaurants were well chosen  and each was unique and pleasant.  

Note the link to the 2025 tour below. Also note a difference in the itinerary. This tour begins in Koblenz, and has a stop in Austria's Wachau Valley.

Ten reasons  we chose a Rick Steves Tour. 

1. Excellent itineraries to choose from.

2. Wonderful guides including the local guides for each stop. 

3. Great accommodations that are not chain hotels.

4. Local restaurants serving the best in regional food.

5. Tours topped at 28 giving you the opportunity to get to know each other.

6. The balance between guided tours and free time to let us become independent travelers!

7. Your guide making sure everyone can get around each location walking or using public transit without getting lost. And if you do, how to ask for help!!

8. Extra surprises including treats, entertainment, and visits not listed on the itinerary.

9. Traveling with like minded tourists.

10. The tours are exactly as they claim to be and more!

11. Bonus reason!! We have watched Rick Steves' travel shows for years, and it was the logical choice!!