Once in a lifetime tripsthrough Austria, Switzerland & Central Europe
Luxury, tailor-made journeys designed by local experts in Vienna.
- Smooth & safe every detail handled, 24/7 by our own team
- Tailor-made built around you, never a package
- Authentic local experiences places you could never organise on your own
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Your first trip idea in minutes
Answer a few questions and you immediately see a route made for you: the cities, the pace, the train rides and the experiences that fit what you love. You also receive it as an Avellera PDF by email.
- Tell us about your dream tripSeven short questions, about three minutes.
- See your first idea right awayYour personal route and PDF, free of charge.
- Fine-tune it with usA call with our team and a detailed proposal within 24 hours.
Sarah & James's Imperial Summer in the Alps
11 nights · 7 to 18 June 2027 · Vienna, Salzburg, Hallstatt, St. Moritz, Zermatt
Your route
- 17 Jun · ViennaArrival & a Private Welcome Private transfer from the airport to your hotel. An evening at leisure, perhaps a first Sachertorte.
- 28 Jun · ViennaVienna, Privately A private guide shows you the Hofburg and the Ringstrasse, then a quiet lunch in a classic coffee house.
- 39 Jun · ViennaA Palace Concert, Just for You A day at your own pace, then a private recital in the salon of a Baroque palais.
- 410 Jun · SalzburgFirst Class to Salzburg The Railjet takes you west in about two and a half hours. An evening concert in one of Salzburg's historic halls.
- 511 Jun · SalzburgSalzburg & the Lakes Old town lanes in the morning, then the lakes of the Salzkammergut by private car.
- 612 Jun · HallstattInto the Salzkammergut Private transfer to Hallstatt, about an hour and a quarter. The afternoon is yours on the lake.
- 713 Jun · HallstattHallstatt Before the Crowds An early electric boat on the lake, then the salt mine with a local guide.
- 814 Jun · St. MoritzAcross the Alps A scenic private transfer over the passes into the Engadin, with a lunch stop in Tyrol.
- 915 Jun · St. MoritzThe Bernina Express A return journey on the Bernina line over its famous viaducts, with time in the Valposchiavo.
- 1016 Jun · ZermattThe Glacier Express A full day on the Glacier Express in panorama class, from St. Moritz to Zermatt.
- 1117 Jun · ZermattSunrise at Gornergrat The cogwheel railway to Gornergrat for the Matterhorn at first light, then fondue in a mountain chalet.
- 1218 Jun · ZermattDeparture Private transfer to Zurich or Geneva. A warm farewell from all of us in Vienna.
Hotel Sacher Wien · Hotel Sacher Salzburg · Heritage Hotel Hallstatt · Badrutt's Palace Hotel · Mont Cervin Palace
Avellera · Sarah & James
Destinations
Where would you like to go?
Eleven countries, one local team. Combine them as you like, we connect them by first-class train, private car or a short flight.
Trip ideas
This is how your trip could look
Starting points, not packages. We rebuild every trip around your dates, your pace and the people you travel with.
Classic by railPrague, Vienna & Budapest
Prague 3 · Vienna 3 · Budapest 3
- Private recital in a Baroque library
- Coffee-house culture with a local historian
- Budapest's thermal baths, privately arranged
- Best time
- Apr to Jun, Sep to Dec
- Getting around
- First-class Railjet between all three cities
AustriaThe best of Austria
Vienna 4 · Salzburg 3 · Hallstatt 2 · Wachau 1
- A palace concert just for you
- Lake Hallstatt by electric boat, before the crowds
- Wachau cellars with a winemaker
- Best time
- May to Oct, December
- Getting around
- Railjet first class and private transfers
SwitzerlandThe best of Switzerland
Lucerne 2 · Interlaken 3 · Zermatt 2 · Zurich 1
- Jungfraujoch, the Top of Europe
- A private VIP gondola facing the Matterhorn
- The Glacier Express in first class
- Best time
- Jun to Sep, Dec to Mar
- Getting around
- Swiss Travel Pass in first class, luggage forwarding
AdventChristmas markets in Central Europe
Munich 2 · Salzburg 2 · Vienna 2 · Prague 2
- The markets after dark, with a local
- Silent Night chapel in Oberndorf
- An Advent concert in Vienna
- Best time
- Late Nov to 23 Dec
- Getting around
- First-class rail, private transfers
ItalyThe best of Italy
Venice 3 · Florence 3 · Rome 3
- Venice by private water taxi and gondola
- A cooking class and a Chianti estate
- The Vatican with a private guide
- Best time
- Apr to Jun, Sep to Oct
- Getting around
- First-class Frecciarossa, water taxi, private transfers
SkiSki Zermatt & the Glacier Express
Zermatt 7 · Zurich 1
- A licensed Swiss ski guide on your first day
- Lunch in Italy over the Theodul pass
- The Glacier Express in first class
- Best time
- Mid Dec to mid Apr
- Getting around
- Swiss rail, Glacier Express, private transfers
Signature experiences
Moments our guests still talk about
Thirty-six experiences we design and deliver ourselves. Doors that only open when you know the people behind them.
ViennaA Private Orchestra at Palais Auersperg
ViennaA Waltz Lesson, then the Ball
ViennaWine Tasting on a vintage tram
Lower AustriaThe Wachau by boat and glass
SwitzerlandFondue on a mirror lake
The AlpsSki-In Chalet, butler included
Central EuropeA Private Train, yours alone
SwitzerlandHelicopter and champagne
How it works
From the first idea to the day you fly home
Seven questions in our planner, or a call if you prefer to talk.
A personal route and Avellera PDF the moment you finish.
We refine every detail with you and send a detailed proposal within 24 hours.
Private transfers, hand-picked hotels and our team on WhatsApp, day and night.
Founded by travellers, for travellers
Hello, we are Clemens and Kamilla
“We plan every trip the way we would plan it for our own family: safe, perfectly tailored and full of places you could never find on your own.”
Together with our team of ten in Vienna and a network of guides, hoteliers and winemakers we have known for years, we take care of everything. When you travel with us, you always talk to people who know you.
On the road
We travel every route ourselves
Every hotel, train and viewpoint we recommend, we have tried first. These are photos from our own trips. Tap one for the facts and our tips.
Reviews
What our guests say
5.0 stars on Google, kimkim, Rough Guides, Insight Guides, TravelLocal and Zicasso.
“Clemens and his team went above and beyond.”
Libby H. · kimkim · Oct 2026“The team will take care of you and plan a trip of a lifetime.”
Jeff K. · kimkim · Sep 2026“They meticulously handled every detail, making the entire journey seamless and stress-free.”
David Driscoll · GoogleTravel insights
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Frequently asked questions
What does Avellera do?
Avellera is a Vienna-based high-end travel company. We design private, tailor-made journeys across Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Czechia, Hungary and Central Europe, with hand-picked hotels, first-class rail, private guides and a 24/7 concierge while you travel.
How much does a luxury trip to Central Europe cost?
Our private journeys start from US$ 600 per person per day, and from US$ 700 per person per day in Switzerland, including hand-picked hotels, private transfers, first-class rail and guides. A 10-day trip for two through Austria therefore starts at about US$ 6,000 per person.
How much does it cost to plan a trip with Avellera?
Planning is complimentary. You receive a first trip idea immediately after the planner and a detailed, priced proposal from your travel designer within 24 hours. You only pay once you are happy with the trip and decide to book.
How many days do I need for Central Europe?
Most of our guests choose 9 to 12 nights for two or three countries, for example Vienna, Salzburg and the Swiss Alps, or Prague, Vienna and Budapest. Three nights per major city keeps the pace relaxed.
Who will plan my trip?
A travel designer from our team in Vienna plans every trip personally, supported by local guides and partners we have worked with for years. You speak to the same person from first idea to the day you fly home.
Is my money protected?
Yes. Avellera is a registered Austrian travel company and package trips are insolvency-protected under Austrian law.
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