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.

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. 

Arrivals

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

*Drivers will wait in the arrival hall (after border control) holding a JFF logo. Just look for the sign then check in with your name!

3pm - 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.

6pm - Welcome Dinner & Discussions

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

***Workbook: Why Marriage Matters (p. 3)

Location: LeChalet

Accommodations:

Stay Overnight @ Ameron Luzern - Hotel Flora

7am - 9am - Breakfast

Morning breakfast at your leisure

9am - Depart Hotel

15-20 minute commute

10am-11am

Aeschbach Chocolatier Experience incl. Chocolate Making Workshop 

11am

Depart Aeschbach

11:58am - Transport

Funicular from City Center to lunch

(Will go up in separate groups)

12:15pm - Lunch

12:15pm - Lunch at Hotel Chateau Guetsch (3-course menu, excluding beverages)

*Non Private Room

1:42pm

Depart via Funicular (ticket valid within 30 minutes)

(7 min drive from the hotel / 20 minute walk)

2pm - 7:30pm - Optional Activities:

• Paragliding Flight

• 1-hour Lucerne Lake Cruise

• TukTuk City Tour

• Alp Sbrinz Cheese Tasting

• E-Bike Tour

  
  

Dinner

Dinner on own

7:45pm - Group Instruction

Group Instruction by Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

***Workbook: Strategies to Avoid Growth (p. 7)

Room: Tulip 3

Accommodations:

Stay Overnight @ Ameron Luzern - Hotel Flora

7am - 9am - Breakfast

Morning breakfast at your leisure

9am - Depart hotel

20 minute commute

9:40am - Stanserhorn Cabrio Cable Way Tickets 

10:15am - Guided tour / 2 groups split

12pm - Lunch

Lunch 3-course lunch (including 2 drinks) at mountain top – revolving Restaurant The Rondorama Stanserhorn 

*not a private room

1:25pm - Funicular Decsent

**Back to hotel by 2:15pm

2:30pm-4:30pm - Group Discussions

Group discussion led by Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

***Workbook: Group Discussion (p. 15)

Room: Tulip 3

Optional Activities

• Free Time exploring on own

• Paragliding Flight

• Lake Lucerne Cruise

• Alp Sbrinz Cheese Tasting

Dinner

Dinner on own

Accommodations:

Stay Overnight @ Ameron Luzern - Hotel Flora

7am - 9am - Breakfast

Morning breakfast at your leisure

9am - Transport

Lucerne --> Davos (2.5 hours)

Group Discussion led by Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

***Workbook: The Gift of Eros (p. 17)

Arrival by 11:30am

Lunch

Lunch on own

Free Time OR Spa Treatments - 12pm-3:45pm

    12pm-12:50pm (Markus) - Jon Groberg - Massage

    12:55pm-1:45pm (Markus) - Jeanne Groberg - Massage

    1:50pm-2:40pm (Markus) - Bryan Cox - Massage

    2:45pm-3:35pm (Markus) - Ruthie Cox - Massage

    12pm-12:50pm (Claudia) - Christine Phillips - Massage

    12:55pm-1:45pm (Claudia) - Jim Phillips - Massage

    1:50pm-2:40pm (Claudia) - Kevin Kunz - Massage

    2:45pm-3:35pm (Claudia) - Amanda Kunz - FACIAL

4pm - Depart hotel

4:30pm-6:30pm - Tour Schatzalp guided tour including Alpinum Botanical Garden 

6:30pm - Dinner

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

9pm - Funicular down to Bus

9:30pm - Arrive back to hotel

Accommodations:

Stay Overnight @ Ameron Davos Swiss Mountain Resort

7am - 10:30am - Breakfast

Morning breakfast at your leisure

9:30am-11am - Group Discussion

Full group discussions led by Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

***Workbook: Sex is a Language (p.25)

Lunch

Lunch on own

Free Time and Spa Appointments from 11:30am- 5:30pm

    11:30am-12:20pm (Markus) - Annette Udell - Massage

    12:30pm -1:20pm (Markus) - Ryan Udell - Massage

    1:30pm-2:20pm (Markus) - Mindy Latteier - Massage

    2:30pm-3:20pm (Markus) - Philip Latteier - Massage

    3:30pm-4:20pm (Markus) - Summer Hoopes - Massage

    4:30pm-5:20pm (Markus) - Rick McCloskey - Massage

    11:30am-12:20pm (Claudia) - Gabriel Waters - Massage

    12:30pm -1:20pm (Claudia) - Michelle Waters - Massage

    1:30pm-2:20pm (Claudia) - Whitney Hebbert - Massage

    2:30pm-3:20pm (Claudia) -Brandon Hebbert - Massage

    3:30pm-4:20pm (Claudia) - Jonathan Hoopes - Massage

    4:30pm-5:20pm (Claudia) - Kim McCloskey - Massage

6:00pm - Dinner

Hotel Restaurant Bacio

8pm - Group Discussions

Group Dinner & Discussions led by Dr. Jennifer Finlayson Fife

Location: Promenade Room

***Workbook: Developing Your Capacity for Desire (p.31)

Accommodations:

Stay Overnight @ Ameron Davos Swiss Mountain Resort

7am - 10:30am - Breakfast

Morning breakfast at your leisure

9:15am - Meet in Hotel Lobby for Departure

9:30am - Depart Hotel

10:18 am - Morning Activity

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

(ETD ZDZ 10:18 am, ETA FSR 10:53 am)

1:10pm - Pick up from Filisur Station

2pm - Late Lunch in Davos

RESTAURANT DA ELIO (private room)

Free Time & Spa Appointments from 4pm-7pm

    4pm-4:50pm (Markus) - Alisha Hansen - Massage

    5pm-5:50pm (Markus) - Blake Hansen - Massage

    6pm-6:50pm (Markus) - Harlan Hatfield - Massage

    4pm-4:50pm (Claudia) - Brit Barton - Massage

    5pm-5:50pm (Claudia) - Nan Barton - Massage

    6pm-6:50pm (Claudia) - Radene Hatfield - Massage

Dinner

Dinner on own

7:30pm-9:30pm - Group Discussions

Group discussion led by Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

***Workbook: Group Discussion (p.39)

Accommodations:

Stay Overnight @ Ameron Davos Swiss Mountain Resort

7am - 9am - Breakfast

Morning breakfast at your leisure

9am - Depart hotel

Transport

Group Transports from Davos –-> Salzburg

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

***Workbook: Understanding Men's and Women's Sexuality (p.41)

• Stops in Innsbruck and Wattens

1pm - Lunch

Lunch at local restaurant en-route in Innsbruck

2:30pm - Depart Restaurant

5:25pm - Arrival to Arabella Jagdhof

Dinner

Dinner on own

Hotel Dining:

• WIRTSHAUS CERVUS - 6pm-8:30pm

• HALALI BAR - after hours

Off-Site Dining

• Schloss Restaurant ($$$) 

• Gasthof Alte Tanne (20 min walk)

• Edenbergers Restaurant (taxi ride)

• Gastgarten Seehotel Schlick (taxi ride)

• Steakhouse Fuschl (taxi ride)

Accommodations:

Stay Overnight @ Arabella Jagdhof

7am-10:30am - Breakfast

Morning breakfast at your leisure

8:45am - 9:45am

Women's Group discussion led by Dr. Jennifer Finlayson Fife

10am-11am

Men's Group discussion led by Dr. Jennifer Finlayson Fife

Lunch

Lunch on own

Optional Activity / Free Time

• Apple Strudel & Salzburger Nockerl Class

• Magic Flute Marionette Theater Show

• Amphibious Splash Tour - Land & Water

6:15pm - Hotel Departure

35-45 minutes commute

7:15pm-10pm - Dinner Concert

Group Mozart Dinner Concert at St. Peter Stiftskulinarium 

10:15pm - Transport back to hotel

Accommodations:

Stay Overnight @ Arabella Jagdhof

7am-10:30am - Breakfast

Morning breakfast at your leisure

8:15am - Group Meet

**Please meet in the lobby to load onto the bus at 8:15am

8:30am - Depart Hotel for Salzkammergut Tour

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

08:30 am  - Guide will meet group at hotel

10:00 am - Cruise departure from St. Gilgen

10:50 am - Cruise arrival at Strobl

12:30pm - Lunch

12:30 pm - Lunch at Festungs restaurant (Private Room)

1:30 pm - Return to hotel

Free Time / Optional Afternoon Activity

• Sound of Music Tour

• Apple Strudel & Salzburger Nockerl Class

• Magic Flute at Marionette Theater
  

• Amphibious Splash Tour on Land & Water

  
  

Dinner

Dinner on own

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

Group discussion led by Dr. Jennifer Finlayson Fife

***Workbook: Meanings that Invite the Erotic (p.49)

Accommodations:

Stay Overnight @ Arabella Jagdhof

7am-10:30am - Breakfast

Morning breakfast at your leisure

Lunch

Lunch on own

Afternoon Activity

Free Time to explore Salzburg

• Segway Sightseeing Tours

• Amphibious Splash Tour on Land & Water

• Sound of Music Tour

• Apple Strudel & Salzburger Nockerl Class
  

Dinner - 6:30pm-9:30pm

Final Group Farewell Dinner (*Cocktail Party Attire) in the Filblingsee Room

***Workbook: Choice, Collaboration, and Commitments (p. 59)

Accommodations:

Stay Overnight @ Arabella Jagdhof

7am-10:30am - Breakfast

Morning breakfast at your leisure

Departures

Check out of hotel by 12pm

***Car Transfers to the hotel are provided