| SWITZERLAND AT LEISURE |
| Starting from $ 2149 |
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+91 (022) 66228100 |
| (Cost per person on twin
sharing basis ) |
| 9 Nights / 10 Days |
| Cities
: Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken Area, Berne, Gruyeres, Tasch, Zermatt, Chur |
| Departure
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| Itinerary |
| Day 1: Arrival in Zurich, Switzerland |
| (Fri.) The day is free to rest or to start exploring Zurich’s attractive historical center and lakeside promenade. At 6 p.m. meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) |
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| Day 2: Zurich |
| (Sat.) This morning your orientation tour features a walk through the Old Town, the Fraumünster Church, and the Opera House. Afternoon at leisure; you may wish to join an exciting optional excursion to the spectacular Rhine Falls combined with dinner. (BB) |
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| Day 3: Zurich–Lucerne–Interlaken Area |
| (Sun.) The highlight this morning is a visit to picture-book Lucerne, originally built around the point where the Reuss River flows out of the lake. Orientation features a walk through the historical center to see the LION MONUMENT, and across the CHAPEL BRIDGE to the Jesuit Church. In the afternoon enjoy a scenic drive across Brünig Pass to the city of Interlaken. Take pictures of the Jungfrau Massif, with its group of three famous peaks: the Jungfrau, the Mönch, and the Eiger. Next, continue to your hotel in Grindelwald, the "Glacier Village," for your three-night stay. (BB,D) |
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| Day 4: At Leisure in Interlaken Area |
| (Mon.) A whole day to relax and enjoy the atmosphere of this picturesque area at the foot of the Eiger. Your Tour Director will have suggestions how to spend your day. Why not join a half-day optional excursion to the charming, traffic-free resort of Mürren and to spectacular Trümmelbach Falls? (BB) |
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| Day 5: Interlaken Area. Jungfrau Excursion |
| (Tue.) An unforgettable trip to the high Alpine wonderland of eternal ice and snow is the true highlight of a visit to Switzerland. At an amazing 11,333 feet, the Jungfraujoch is Europe’s highest railway station. Jungfrau’s (13,642 ft.) summit was first ascended in 1811, and in 1912 the rack-railway was opened. The roundtrip to the “Top of Europe” by MOUNTAIN TRAIN will take the larger part of the day. (BB) |
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| Day 6: Interlaken Area–Berne–Gruyères–Zermatt |
| (Wed.) Today glitters with Swiss charm. Stop in the capital, Berne, and meet your Local Guide for a sightseeing tour of the Old Town and a stop at the famous BEAR PIT. Then enjoy a special lunch at a WORKING FARM to get an insight into Swiss country life. In the afternoon, stop in the town of Gruyères before reaching the banks of Lake Geneva. Follow the Rhône River to Täsch, and board a MOUNTAIN TRAIN to climb the last few miles to Zermatt, a picturesque village of rustic chalets nestled beneath the famous Matterhorn. (BB,L,D) |
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| Day 7: Zermatt |
| (Thu.) Morning at leisure to ride the train up Gornergrat for a closer view of the Matterhorn. During your orientation, learn about mountain climbers who have attempted the Matterhorn, and visit the MATTERHORN MUSEUM. (BB) |
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| Day 8: At Leisure in Zermatt |
| (Fri.) Explore the many little shops or join exciting optional excursions: a cable car ride up the Klein Matterhorn, or a special dinner to try out local specialties. (BB) |
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| Day 9: Zermatt–Chur–Zurich |
| (Sat.) This morning board the first-class panoramic coach of the world-renowned GLACIER EXPRESS TRAIN. Journey through the Valais, a region known for its great mountain resorts and excellent wines, into the heart of the Alps. Admire thundering waterfalls, impressive peaks, glacial ice fields, and tiny villages. In Chur your coach will be waiting to bring you back to Zurich. On the way, admire vistas of the Rhine River, Lake Walen, and Lake Zurich. Tonight a farewell dinner with the friends made during your exciting Swiss vacation. (BB,L,D) |
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| Day 10: THE TRIP ENDS TODAY. (BB) |
| (Sun.) THE TRIP ENDS TODAY. (BB) |
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| Inclusions |
Vacation Highlights
Zurich
Welcome and farewell dinners; orientation
Lucerne
Orientation walk including the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge
Interlaken Area
Excursion to the Jungfrau by mountain train
Berne
Guided sightseeing including the Bear Pit, a special lunch at a working farm
Gruyères
Afternoon stop
Täsch-Zermatt
Mountain train
Zermatt
Orientation, visit the Matterhorn Museum
Zermatt-Chur
Glacier Express Train (first-class)
Meals
9 buffet breakfasts (BB); 2 lunches (L); 4 three-course dinners (D), including welcome and farewell dinners in Zurich
Superior Hotels Rome
ZURICH Sofitel (SF), INTERLAKEN Sunstar (F) at Grindelwald, ZERMATT Alex (SF), ZURICH Mövenpick Zürich Airport at Glattbrugg (SF)
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| Price |
| Tour Start Date |
Return Date |
Land Price |
| 09-May-2008 |
18-May-2008 |
$2149 |
| 16-May-2008 |
25-May-2008 |
$2169 |
| 23-May-2008 |
01-Jun-2008 |
$2169 |
| 30-May-2008 |
08-Jun-2008 |
$2169 |
| 06-Jun-2008 |
15-Jun-2008 |
$2489 |
| 13-Jun-2008 |
22-Jun-2008 |
$2489 |
| 20-Jun-2008 |
29-Jun-2008 |
$2489 |
| 27-Jun-2008 |
06-Jul-2008 |
$2489 |
| 04-Jul-2008 |
13-Jul-2008 |
$2169 |
| 11-Jul-2008 |
20-Jul-2008 |
$2169 |
| 18-Jul-2008 |
27-Jul-2008 |
$2169 |
| 25-Jul-2008 |
03-Aug-2008 |
$2169 |
| 01-Aug-2008 |
10-Aug-2008 |
$2169 |
| 08-Aug-2008 |
17-Aug-2008 |
$2169 |
| 15-Aug-2008 |
24-Aug-2008 |
$2169 |
| 22-Aug-2008 |
31-Aug-2008 |
$2169 |
| 29-Aug-2008 |
07-Sep-2008 |
$2189 |
| 05-Sep-2008 |
14-Sep-2008 |
$2189 |
| 12-Sep-2008 |
21-Sep-2008 |
$2189 |
| 19-Sep-2008 |
28-Sep-2008 |
$2169 |
| 26-Sep-2008 |
05-Oct-2008 |
$2149 |
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