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Austria-Switzerland Couples Retreat with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife
Switzerland
Jul 19 - 29, 2026
Tionna Van Gundy, CSEP image
Tionna Van Gundy, CSEP
$8,450
Deposit: $1,650

About your trip

Lucerne -> Davos -> Salzburg

Welcome to your 10-day trip to Switzerland & Austria with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife!

Cost is: $8,450 per person

Please note: All activities, hotel locations and details are subject to change.

Lucerne, Switzerland

Lucerne is one of Switzerland’s most picture-perfect cities, wrapped around a glittering lake and backed by snowcapped mountains. Its charming Old Town features frescoed buildings, boutique shops, and the iconic Chapel Bridge, while Lake Lucerne offers peaceful cruises and access to famed mountain excursions like Mt. Rigi and Mt. Pilatus. With its blend of lakeside tranquility, Swiss elegance, and postcard-worthy views at every turn, Lucerne is a highlight for travelers seeking culture, scenery, and effortless relaxation.

Davos, Switzerland

Davos is a high-altitude alpine retreat known for its crisp mountain air, world-class wellness culture, and dramatic landscapes. In summer, the valley transforms into a paradise for hikers, cyclists, and nature lovers, with more than 700 km of marked trails and panoramic lakeside paths. Visitors enjoy serene spa experiences, stylish mountain restaurants, and easy access to peaks via cable cars. It’s sophisticated yet laid-back — a destination where guests can balance adventure with deep relaxation.

Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg is a romantic, baroque jewel best known as Mozart’s birthplace and the backdrop for The Sound of Music. Its Old Town is filled with ornate churches, grand squares, and cobblestone lanes lined with cozy cafés and artisan shops. Visitors can explore the hilltop Hohensalzburg Fortress, stroll through Mirabell Gardens, or enjoy classical concerts in intimate venues. With its musical heritage, rich culture, and fairytale charm, Salzburg offers an enchanting blend of history and elegance.

July 2026 - Austria/Switzerland Travel

Dates: July 19th - July 29th 2026

Arrivals

Sunday, July 19th - First activity is a Welcome Dinner & Discussions at 6pm. 

Fly into Zurich - Zurich International Airport (ZRH) - about 1hour and 30 mins from the hotel in Lucerne 

Departures

Wednesday July 29th  - can depart anytime. 

Fly out of Salzburg - Salzburg International Airport (SZG) - about 45 mins from the hotel

Air Travel

Immediately after securing your retreat spot, you'll be connecting to our travel team to book flights. We highly recommend working with our travel team so we can monitor air travel, delays, early arrivals, etc however, it is not required.

Ground Transportation

Once on the ground in the host city - our team will handle ground transport to and from the airport. 

What's included

Accommodations

All overnight hotel stays will include 1 King-Bed room per couple

Ground Transportation

Transportation between cities and stops via bus are included

Airport Transfers

Upon arrival, a driver will pick you up from the airport and bring you to the starting location of the retreat. Upon departure transportation back to the airport will also be provided.

Daily Breakfast

A daily breakfast is included in your trip to jump start each day off right

1 SPA treatment

Choice of a facial or massage. 1 spa treatment per person

Tours & Activities

Classes, tours, and excursions throughout the trip will allow you to experience the culture in each city. 2-3 activities per city!

Group discussion session

All sessions and group discussions will be led by Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

What's not included

Airfare

Immediately after securing your retreat spot, you'll be connecting to our travel team to book flights. We highly recommend working through our team but it is not required.

Alcoholic Beverages

Feel free to purchase on your own!

Travel Insurance

We ask that every individual covers their travel plans with Mandatory Travel Insurance. Fueled Events does not cover individual traveler insurance.

Day 1 - Sun, July 19

Day 1 - Sun, July 19 image

Arrival in Zurich --> Lucerne

Arrivals

Upon arrival, you will be greeted at the airport by your driver who will transport you from the airport to the Hotel.

Hotel Check In

After a scenic journey to the hotel, you'll be welcomed by a member of the Fueled Events Team to help you check into the hotel.

Welcome Dinner & Discussions

Evening welcome dinner to kick off our week together with group introductions, instruction and discussion with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

Accommodations:

Stay Overnight @ Hotel Kastanienbaum (or similar hotel)

**A notification will be sent to all participants when the full itinerary is set. Please note that all details, activities and hotels are subject to change but will be similar to what is shown here

Day 2 -Mon, July 20

Day 2 -Mon, July 20 image

Lucerne

Breakfast

Morning group breakfast

Morning Activity

Aeschbach Chocolatier Experience incl. Chocolate Making Workshop 


Lunch

Lunch at Hotel Chateau Guetsch (3-course menu, excluding beverages)

Afternoon Activity

Optional Activity:

  • 2-hour Lucerne walking tour with local guide 

  • 1-hour Lucerne Lake Cruise


Dinner

Dinner on own

Group Instruction & Discussions

Evening group instruction & discussion with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

Accommodations:

Stay Overnight @ Hotel Kastanienbaum (or similar hotel)

**A notification will be sent to all participants when the full itinerary is set. Please note that all details, activities and hotels are subject to change but will be similar to what is shown here

Day 3 - Tues, July 21

Day 3 - Tues, July 21 image

Lucerne

Breakfast

Morning group breakfast

Morning Activity

Stanserhorn Cabrio Cable Way Tickets 


Lunch

Lunch 3-course lunch excluding beverages at mountain top – revolving Restaurant Stanserhorn 

Afternoon Activity

Free Time / Short Hike

Transfer back to hotel

Group A Instruction & Discussions

All couples are split into Group A or B for an intimate group instruction & discussion with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

Dinner

Dinner on own

Group B Instruction & Discussions

All couples are split into Group A or B for an intimate group instruction & discussion with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

Accommodations:

Stay Overnight @ Hotel Kastanienbaum (or similar hotel)

**A notification will be sent to all participants when the full itinerary is set. Please note that all details, activities and hotels are subject to change but will be similar to what is shown here

Day 4 - Weds, July 22

Day 4 - Weds, July 22 image

Lucerne --> Davos

Breakfast

Morning group breakfast

Morning Activity

Check out by 10am

Transport

Lucerne --> Davos (2.5 hours)

Instruction and discussion led by Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife


Lunch

Lunch on own

Afternoon Activity

Schatzalp guided tour including Alpinum Botanical Garden 

Dinner

Dinner at Schatzalp (3-course menu excl. beverages) – Schatzalp Panorama Restaurant 


Accommodations:

Stay Overnight @ Ameron Davos (or similar hotel)

**A notification will be sent to all participants when the full itinerary is set. Please note that all details, activities and hotels are subject to change but will be similar to what is shown here

Day 5 - Thurs, July 23

Day 5 - Thurs, July 23 image

Davos

Breakfast

Morning group breakfast

Morning Group Instruction & Discussion

Full group instruction and discussions with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife


Lunch & Activity

Transfer to Sertig Valley for horse carriage to Walserhuus Sertig 

Lunch at Walserhuus Sertig (3-course menu excl. beverages

Afternoon Activity

Free Time

Dinner

Dinner on own


Accommodations:

Stay Overnight @ Ameron Davos (or similar hotel)

**A notification will be sent to all participants when the full itinerary is set. Please note that all details, activities and hotels are subject to change but will be similar to what is shown here

Day 6 - Fri, July 24

Day 6 - Fri, July 24 image

Davos

Breakfast

Morning group breakfast

Morning Activity

Spa Treatments


Lunch

Lunch at local restaurant in Davos (3-course menu excl. beverages)

Afternoon Optional Activity

2nd Class Rhaetisch Bahn Historical Train from Davos Platz to Filisur 


Group A Instruction & Discussions

All couples are split into Group A or B for an intimate group Instruction & discussion with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

Dinner

Dinner on own

Group B Instruction & Discussions

All couples are split into Group A or B for an intimate group Instruction & discussion with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife


Accommodations:

Stay Overnight @ Ameron Davos (or similar hotel)

**A notification will be sent to all participants when the full itinerary is set. Please note that all details, activities and hotels are subject to change but will be similar to what is shown here

Day 7 - Sat, July 25

Day 7 - Sat, July 25 image

Davos –-> Salzburg

Breakfast

Morning group breakfast

Morning Activity

Check out of hotel by 10am

Transport

Group Transports from Davos –-> Salzburg

Group instruction & discussion led by Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife during group transport.

  • Stops in Innsbruck and Wattens

Lunch

Lunch at local restaurant en-route in Innsbruck

Afternoon Activity

Optional Activity

  • Swarovski Crystal Worlds 

  • Free Time


Group A Instruction & Discussions

All couples are split into Group A or B for an intimate group instruction & discussion with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

Dinner

Dinner on own

Group B Instruction & Discussions

All couples are split into Group A or B for an intimate group instruction & discussion with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife


Accommodations:

Stay Overnight @ Arabella Jagdhof (or similar hotel)

**A notification will be sent to all participants when the full itinerary is set. Please note that all details, activities and hotels are subject to change but will be similar to what is shown here

Day 8 - Sun, July 26

Day 8 - Sun, July 26 image

Salzburg

Breakfast

Morning group breakfast

Morning Group Instruction & Discussion

Group instruction & discussion led by Dr. Jennifer Finlayson Fife

Lunch

Lunch on own

Afternoon Activity

Mozart Birthplace and Hohensalzburg Fortress Tours


Dinner

Group Mozart Dinner Concert at St. Peter Stiftskulinarium 


Accommodations:

Stay Overnight @ Arabella Jagdhof (or similar hotel)

**A notification will be sent to all participants when the full itinerary is set. Please note that all details, activities and hotels are subject to change but will be similar to what is shown here

Day 9 - Mon, July 27

Day 9 - Mon, July 27 image

Salzburg

Breakfast

Morning group breakfast

Morning Activity

Salzkammergut Tour with local guide 

Tour includes Mondsee, St. Wolfgangsee with cruise starting from St. Gilgen, and Lake Fuschl 


Lunch

Lunch on own

Afternoon Activity

Free Time


Dinner

Dinner on own

Group Instruction &B Discussion 7:30pm-9:30pm


Accommodations:

Stay Overnight @ Arabella Jagdhof (or similar hotel)

**A notification will be sent to all participants when the full itinerary is set. Please note that all details, activities and hotels are subject to change but will be similar to what is shown here

Day 10 - Tues, July 28

Day 10 - Tues, July 28 image

Salzburg

Breakfast

Morning group breakfast

Morning Activity

Free Time to explore Salzburg


Lunch

Lunch on own

Afternoon Activity

Free Time


Dinner - 6:30pm-9:30pm

Final Group Farewell Dinner

*Cocktail Party Attire


Accommodations:

Stay Overnight @ Arabella Jagdhof (or similar hotel)

**A notification will be sent to all participants when the full itinerary is set. Please note that all details, activities and hotels are subject to change but will be similar to what is shown here

Day 11 - Weds, July 29th

Day 11 - Weds, July 29th image

Salzburg (Departures)

Breakfast

Morning group breakfast

Morning Activity

Check out of hotel by 10am

Departures

**A notification will be sent to all participants when the full itinerary is set. Please note that all details, activities and hotels are subject to change but will be similar to what is shown here

About your organizer

Fueled Events is an experiential event planning firm specializing in events fueled with passion, heart and purpose. With over a decade in event production, design and logistics; we bring a service-first approach to meetings, conferences, galas, retreats, incentives, special events and international travel! We are passionate about elevating interactive experiences and making the most out of the moments that matter most!

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