Highlights
Rediscover Switzerland |
10 Nights | 11 Days |
EUW 24 D |
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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 01Geneva Airport – Train – Montreux
Arrive Geneva Airport and
make your way to the train station to board your train to Montreux. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check in. The rest of the day is
free for you to explore this lovely city. Over Night stay at Montreux.
Day 02Montreux – Glacier 3000
After B/F, it's time to
take the train to the fabulous Glacier 3000. Upon arrival at the station which
is the base of the cable car station, a 15 min ride up by the cable car brings
you to the summit. Enjoy the day here – take a ride on the snow bus to the view
point, from where you can catch the breathtaking views of the Matterhorn,
Jungfraujoch and the Mont Blanc, also recommended is a ride on the Alpine Coaster,
the highest roller coaster in the whole of Europe. The restaurant at the top also
has some great food on its menu. Later in the afternoon, its time to make your
way back to the train station via cable car and back to Montreux. Over Night
stay at Montreux.
Day 03Montreux – Experience A Scenic Journey on the Chocolate Train
After B/F, depart on 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 at leisure. Over Night stay at Montreux.
Day 04Montreux – Train – Zermatt
After B/F, check out from
Montreux Hotel and transfer to the train station and head to the car free city
of Zermatt. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check in. The day is free
for you to walk around this lovely village nestled at the foot of the mammoth Matterhorn. Over Night stay at Zermatt.
Day 05Zermatt – Excursion to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
After B/F, brace yourself
for a spectacular excursion to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise which is
the highest sightseeing point in Europe, which is accessible by cableway.
The world's highest glacier palace, approximately 15 m. under the surface of
the glacier, and the various glacial splits and gaps, can all be explored in
amazement. The 8-seater Matterhorn-Express cable railway takes you up to the
Furi station. From here the cableway takes you further up to Trockener Steg,
where you'll find a restaurant. The highest cableway in Europe transports
visitors up past giant crevasses to the Matterhorn
glacier paradise and into a breathtaking mountain landscape of glaciers and
permanent snow. The exciting tour from Zermatt to the Matterhorn glacier
paradise takes about 40 min. Over Night stay at Zermatt.
Day 06Zermatt – Train – St. Moritz
It's time to sample one of
the most scenic train journeys in Switzerland today as you check out of your
hotel and transfer to the train station and board the Glacier Express taking
you to St Moritz. This is a 7 hr comfortable journey taking you through some of
the most spectacular scenery, 291 bridges and 91 tunnels! Upon arrival, transfer
to the hotel and check in. The rest of the evening is at leisure. Over Night
stay at St. Moritz.
Day 07Explore St. Moritz
Wake up to a lazy breakfast
this morning as the day is yours to spend as you like. St Moritz is a lovely city with its
salubrious climes and breathtaking scenery. There are several walking trails
and places where you can spend some quality time. Over Night stay at St Moritz.
Day 08St. Moritz – Lugano
After B/F, check-out from
St. Mortiz Hotel and take the Bernina Express to Tirano and then take the
Bernina Express Bus which takes you along the scenic route through picturesque
villages and along the bank of Lake Como to Lugano. The Bernina Express:
the train & Bus lets you travel into and right through a UNESCO World
Heritage site. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and relax. Over Night stay
at Lugano.
Day 09Visit Swiss Miniature
A unique sight awaits you
this morning as you visit the Swiss Miniatur in Melide, where you will see more
than 120 important attractions of Switzerland in miniature. For this
you will need to make your way to the train station and board the train to
Melide. Following this, make your way back to Lugano. We recommend you doing a
sightseeing tour of the city in a little train that departs from Piazza Manzoni.
Over Night stay at Lugano.
Day 10Visit Ascona & Bellinzona Fox Town
We recommend you taking a
train to Mendrisio train station, departing Lugano and arrive Mendrisio from
where you need to connect to Fox Town by bus. Enjoy shopping here (it's the
largest outlet shopping outlet in the whole of Switzerland and you are assured
of getting some bargain buys here). Later in the afternoon you can take the bus
back to Mendrisio station and connect to your train to Lugano. The rest of the
evening is free for you. Over Night stay at Lugano.
Day 11Lugano – Zurich Airport – Onward Destination Journey
After B/F, check out from
Lugano and depart to Zurich. Upon arrival, transfer to Zurich Airport to board
a flight departing for onward destination journey.