Highlights
Highlights of Switzerland |
09 Nights | 10 Days |
EUW 24 C |
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Destination |
Switzerland |
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Continent |
Europe |
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Location |
Switzerland is bordered by the countries of Austria, France, Italy, Liechtenstein and Germany. |
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Capital City |
Bern |
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Language |
French, German, Italian |
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Currency |
Swiss Franc |
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Season |
April to Mid of October |
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Airport |
Zurich Airport | Geneva Airport | Bern Airport | Lugano Airport |
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Time Zone |
GMT +1 |
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Dial Code |
+41 |
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Tour Type |
Family Tour | Honeymoon Tour | Couple Tour | Leisure Tour | Adventure Tour |
Package Itinerary
Day 01Arrive Zurich – Lucerne
Upon arrival at Zurich
Airport, make your way to the train station right below the airport and connect
to your train departing to Lucerne. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and
check in. Later in the afternoon you could either walk around the city or opt
for the 40 min train ride covering the Chapel Bridge, the town square, the Lion
Monument and much more, or visit the Swiss Museum of Transport which has been
voted the most popular museum and theme park for the whole family in any
weather. Over Night stay at Lucerne.
Day 02Lucerne – Excursion to Pilatus
An excursion up the Dragon Mountain
is in store for you this morning. We suggest that if you are traveling in May,
than the 1 hour boat ride is quite unique. The boat takes you from Lucerne to
Alpnachstad from where you hop on to the world's steepest cogwheel railway that
takes you to Pilatus Kulm. Prior to May month, you will need to take the train
from Lucerne to Alpnachstad directly and then connect to the cogwheel train.
Spend time at the peak and should you take the morning cogwheel train, you may
be able to hop out at one of the stops along the way and see, a farmer bake
bread and make some fresh cheese in the mountains. At the top there are some
restaurants offering some mouthwatering food and soups. On the way back we
recommend you take the cable car to Kriens from where Bus NR 1 takes you to
Lucerne in 15 Min. However, prior to that you must stop at the Pilatus
Seilpark, which is Switzerland’s biggest suspension – Rope Park and a great hit
with kids and adults alike. The rest of the evening is free for you to walk
around the city. Over Night stay at Lucerne.
Day 03Lucerne – Excursion to Titlis
Today you visit the glacier
paradise Titlis offering an eternal snow and ice experience on the highest
viewpoint in Central Switzerland all year
round. Ascending the world's first revolving gondola Rotair is like being an
eagle. You change 3 different cable cars to reach the peak where you can enjoy
a pizza at the highest Pizzeria in the world and much more. The ice flier is a
big hit with the family. With loads to do at the peak, more than half a day is
a must. Return back to Lucerne. Later, spend rest of the time at any of the
restaurants dotting the city or just walking along the lake. Over Night stay at
Lucerne.
Day 04Lucerne – Interlaken
Wake up this morning
following which its time to take the train to Interlaken. Upon arrival make
your way to the hotel and check in. Later in the evening make your way to the
Harder Kulm. Over Night stay at Interlaken.
Day 05Interlaken – Excursion to Jungfrau
This morning it’s time to
head to the station and head off to the Top of Europe – to the
Jungfraujoch. Upon arrival at the top, you can walk around on the Glacier;
spend time in the Sphinx there looking at all the peaks around you. On a clear
day you can see as far as the Mont Blanc (of France)! Visit the Ice Palace and
finally enjoy a hot meal in the restaurant there. Later in the afternoon take
the train back to Interlaken and the rest of the evening is free for you to
either walk around town, shop at Bucherer or any of the shops there else
depending on the day of the week, you could also enjoy a Dinner cruise on the
lake. For those who would like to gamble away, the famous Casino Kursaal awaits
you. Over Night stay at Interlaken.
Day 06Interlaken – Excursion to Schilthorn
Wake up to breakfast this
morning following which its time to make a trip to Schilthorn by the cable car.
Your first stop is the car free village
of Murren where we recommend
you get off, enjoy a cup of coffee and then proceed up to the peak. This is
also the place where the famous James Bond movie was shot. You can enjoy some
continental or Indian food at the 360 degree revolving restaurant up there.
Later in the evening it's time to return back to Interlaken
but a strong recommendation is a stop at the Trummelbach Falls
en route. Over Night stay at Interlaken.
Day 07Interlaken – Montreux
After B/F, take the boat
cruise on the Lake Brienz and visit the Ballenberg Open air Museum, which
houses more than 100 original buildings from all over Switzerland and creates
an atmosphere of how Switzerland was in the bygone days and you can also take a
horse carriage ride. Later, head to the train station and board the train taking
you to Montreux. Upon arrival make your way to the hotel and check in. Over
Night stay at Montreux.
Day 08Montreux Excursion Cheese & Chocolate Train
After B/F, opt to
experience the special Chocolate train departing Montreux; ascending to Gruyeres
home of the famous Gruyere cheese, and eventually to Broc where the chocolate
factory is located. This full day excursion terminates back in Montreux in
the evening, following which the day is free for you. Over Night stay at Montreux.
Day 09Montreux – Zurich
After B/F, check out and
make your way to the train station and board the train taking you to Zurich.
Upon arrival make your way to the hotel and check in. Later in the
evening, take a walk along the Lake, shop at the many malls and stores dotting
the promenade. Over Night stay at Zurich.
Day 10Zurich – Air – Onward Destination Journey
After B/F, check out of
your Zurich hotel and transfer to the Zurich Airport to board flight departing
for onward destination journey.