Highlights

Swiss Splendor

11 Nights | 12 Days

EUW 24 F

 

Destination

Switzerland

Continent

Europe

Location

Switzerland is bordered by the countries of Austria, France, Italy, Liechtenstein and Germany.

Capital City

Bern

Language

French, German, Italian

Currency

Swiss Franc

Season

April to Mid of October

Airport

Zurich Airport | Geneva Airport | Bern Airport | Lugano Airport

Time Zone

GMT +1

Dial Code

+41

Tour Type

Family Tour | Honeymoon Tour | Couple Tour | Leisure Tour | Adventure Tour

Package Itinerary

Day 01Arrive Zurich – Interlaken – Harder Kulm

Upon arrival at Zurich Airport, transfer to the train station right below the airport and connect to your train taking you to Interlaken. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check-in. Later in the evening make your way to the Harder Kulm. Over Night stay at Interlaken.

Day 02Interlaken – Excursion to Jungfrau

After B/F, 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 03Interlaken – Glacier 3000

After B/F, 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. From May – Oct the top attraction is the Husky Dog rides which must be booked in advance for sure. Later, transfer to the train station via the cable car and back to Interlaken. Over Night stay at Interlaken.

Day 04Interlaken

After B/F, the day is free to explore the region in detail. You could take the boat cruise on the 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. Over Night stay at Interlaken.

Day 05Interlaken – Lucerne City Tour

After B/F, check-out from Interlaken and head towards the train station this morning and board the train taking you to Lucerne. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check-in. Later, 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 make a trip to Schaffhausen and the Rhine Falls, stopping at the 14TH Century village Stein Am Rhine along the way. The Swiss Museum of Transport is also worth visiting here in Lucerne, which has been voted the most popular museum and theme park for the whole family in any weather. Over Night stay at Lucerne.

Day 06Lucerne – 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 07Lucerne – 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 08Lucerne – Zermatt

After B/F, check out from Lucerne 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 09Zermatt – 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. 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 minutes. Over Night stay at Zermatt.

Day 10Zermatt – Gornergrat

There is yet another peak in Zermatt which could be another full day excursion for you. It's the train ride up the Gonergrat. Discover a top-class natural paradise: the Gornergrat Bahn takes you from Zermatt up the 3089 m high Gornergrat. Through aromatic stone pine and larch forests and across alpine meadows in summer time full of flowers and in winter time deeply snow-capped you arrive in the midst of 29 snow and ice-covered 4000 M. high mountains including such famous greats us Matterhorn (4478 m), Liskamm (4527 m) and Dufour-Spitze (4634 m). On a culinary level too, the Gornergrat offers everything you could wish for. The Kulmhotel Gornergrat, the highest hotel in the Swiss Alps (3100 m), and other restaurants located along the route treat you to the very best food and drink. You return back to Zermatt early evening following which the time is free for you to explore the narrow lanes and the quaint restaurants that dot the alpine village. Over Night stay at Zermatt.

Day 11Zermatt – Zurich

After B/F, check-out from Zermatt Hotel and head to the train station and board the train departing to Zurich. Or else you have the option of taking the Glacier Express to St Moritz and onwards. Upon arrival into Zurich, transfer 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 12Zurich – Onward Destination Journey

After B/F, check out from Zurich Hotel and transfer to Zurich Airport to board flight departing for onward destination journey.