SWISS HIGHLIGHTS
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8 days / 7 nights |
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| Tour Itinerary |
| Day1 |
Geneva / Lausanne / Montreux |
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Arrive and transfer to Geneva, Lausanne or Montreux. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in your chosen town.
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| Day2 |
Geneva / Lausanne / Montreux |
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Today you have the time to explore your chosen town at leisure. If in Geneva, you can visit all the international organizations housed there. If you have chosen Lausanne do not forget to visit the Olympic Museum and stroll along the beautiful lake promenade. For those staying in Montreux, visit the beautiful Chillon Castle or take the time to visit the neighbouring village of Gruyeres. Overnight stay in your chosen town. |
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| Day 3 |
Zermatt |
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This morning leave the Geneva region for the car free resort of Zermatt on the foothills of the majestic Matterhorn by train. Visit the Gornergrat (Optional). Overnight stay in Zermatt.
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| Day4 |
Interlaken |
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Depart by train for Interlaken - a mecca for visitors with its spectacular scenery. Day at leisure to explore Interlaken’s Hoheweg- an inviting 700 meter long boulevard with hotels, cosy cafes, fashion boutiques, watch and jewellery stores. As dusk draws near, admire the mountains by taking an optional dinner cruise on Lake Brienz. Overnight stay in Interlaken.
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| Day5 |
Interlaken - Jungfraujoch |
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Depart on an excursion from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch- Top of Europe. This memorable train trip from Interlaken Ost takes you via Lauterbrunnen and Wengen to the Kleine Scheidegg, at the foot of the famous Eiger North Wall. Then ascend by the Jungfrau Railway to the magnificent mountain world of eternal ice and snow, Jungfraujoch-at 3454mts, the highest railway station in Europe. Visit the Ice Palace and Sphinx Terraces offering breathtaking views of the Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in the Alps. Overnight stay in Interlaken. |
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| Day6 |
Lucerne |
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The day starts with a memorable rail trip by the Golden Pass Line from Interlaken to the city of lights- Lucerne (panoramic coach seats in 1st class only). Day at leisure to visit the Swiss Transport Museum, the IMAX Theatre or the Lion Monument on your own. Overnight stay in Lucerne. |
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| Day7 |
Lucerne – Mt. Pilatus |
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Board the cruise from Lake Lucerne to Alpnachstad, then up to Pilatus by the steepest cogwheel railway in the world (from mid May to mid November ). During winter you take the bus from Lucerne to Kriens and further a panoramic gondola from Kriens to Pilatus. Overnight stay in Lucerne. |
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| Day8 |
End of tour |
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This morning depart to a Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland on your own.
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| Package cost includes: |
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2 nights accommodation in Geneva |
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1 night accommodation in Zermatt |
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2 nights accommodation in Interlaken |
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2 nights accommodation in Lucerne |
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Daily breakfast |
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Swiss card with 5 transfers in 2nd class |
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Excursion to Jungfraujoch- Top of Europe & Mt.Pilatus. |
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