CONTRASTS OF SWITZERLAND
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TFL-CSWIT
Overview
All aboard the world’s first-ever ‘Swisstainable’ tour. Experience the local culture and delight in regional produce as you support the ecology and economy of Switzerland. Every hotel, experience, meal and transport is accredited as ‘Swisstainable’ – Switzerland’s national benchmark certificate for sustainability.
Included/Excluded
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Train from Zürich to St. Moritz
- Glacier Express Train from St. Moritz to Zermatt
- High-speed train from Zermatt to Vevey
- Golden Pass route train journey from Geneva to Lucerne
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
Day 1: Welcome to Zürich (Welcome Reception)
- Meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers to explore the city’s ancient heritage and modern verve during your orientation tour this afternoon.
- This evening, attend a Welcome Reception to launch your Swiss experience.
Day 2: Onwards by Train to St. Moritz (Breakfast/Dinner)
- Our love affair with the snow-capped peaks of Switzerland begins on a scenic train journey via Chur to the stylish resort of St. Moritz, set against the beautiful backdrop of Lake St. Moritz.
- Admire the inspiring natural setting and perhaps travel on one of Switzerland’s most spectacular rail routes across the Bernina pass this afternoon, enjoy dinner at your hotel this evening.
Included Experience: Train To St. Moritz
Optional Experience: Bernina Pass Discovery
Day 3: Catch the Glacier Express to Zermatt (Breakfast/Lunch)
- Watch the epic alpine landscapes drift past as you chug along one of the world’s most unforgettable rail journeys from the comfort of the Glacier Express.
- Cross hundreds of bridges and the Oberalp Pass at 6,700 feet (2,044 m) above sea level.
- Enjoy an included lunch on board as you journey past lakes and glaciers bound for the resort town of Zermatt, at the foothills of the imposing Matterhorn.
- Your Tour Director will take you on an Orientation of the town.
Included Experience: Glacier Express, Stays with Stories and Zermatt Orientation
Day 4: Zermatt at Leisure (Breakfast)
- Spend a full free day soaking up Zermatt’s crisp mountain air and panoramic vistas.
- Relax in beautiful surroundings or consider an Optional Experience to the Klein Matterhorn for the most spectacular mountain views.
Optional Experience: Klein Matterhorn Excursion / Zermatt Dinner Experience
Day 5: A Train Journey to Lakeside Geneva (Breakfast/Lunch)
- This morning we board a train to Geneva and continue through green pastures to La Ferme Enchantée for a memorable Be My Guest lunch experience.
- This sustainable farm also hosts beehives, and we meet the beekeeper during our MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience.
- This afternoon we return to sophisticated Geneva where the orientation will include views of the Old Town, Jet d’Eau and the Flower Clock, paying tribute to the city’s centuries-old watchmaking traditions.
- Later, explore the sights of this lakeside city on your own.
- Stroll through the ancient maze of medieval streets and quiet squares or consider a cruise – enjoying views of the lakeside villages.
Optional Experience: Lake Geneva Cruise with Meal / Lake Geneva Cruise
Day 6: Journey on the Golden and Brünig Pass to Interlaken and Lucerne (Breakfast)
- Picture-perfect landscapes are our constant companion as we journey from Geneva along the Golden Pass route.
- Passing through Interlaken, enjoy superb views of the Bernese Oberland and Brünig Pass on the way to Lakeside Lucerne.
- See the Iconic Chapel bridge and the poignant Lion Monument, built in memory of the Swiss Guards who bravely defended Louis XVI during the French Revolution on your orientation tour.
- The evening is free to spend as you wish, but you could choose to show off your vocal talents and learn how to yodel during an optional fun-packed Swiss folklore show with fondue dinner.
Included Experience: Scenic Drive Through Alps
Optional Experience: Swiss Folklore Evening with Dinner
Day 7: Explore Medieval Lucerna
- Mountain peaks surround you as you spend a day at leisure in beautiful lakeside Lucerne.
- Consider an Optional Experience to a nearby Mountain Peak, explore the medieval streets and shop for delicious Swiss Chocolate.
- Before we enjoy our Farewell dinner together, you might want to enjoy an Optional Experience riding a carriage through one of Switzerland’s most beautiful mountain villages.
Included Experience: Lucerna Orientation
Optional Experience: ‘Swisstainable’ Mount Stanserhorn and Lake Cruise / Swiss Countryside & Carriages
Day 8: Journey Home (Breakfast)
- We say a fond farewell to Switzerland and newfound friends at the end of a remarkable Swiss holiday.
- Your Travel Director will give you tickets for the short train journey from Lucerne to Zürich Airport, which can be used at your convenience, on the last day of the tour, for your onward journey.
- Day 1: Mövenpick Zurich Airport
- Day 2: Hotel Reine Victoria by Laudinella St. Moritz
- Day 3 – Day 4: Ambassador Zermatt
- Day 5: Warwick Geneva
- Day 6 – Day 7: Radisson Blu Hotel Lucerne
- Discover Zürich, St. Moritz, Zermatt, Geneva and Lucerne.
- Scenic Train Ride on the Glacier Express from St. Moritz to Zermatt and train from Geneva to Lucerne.
- View the Matterhorn (weather permitting), the Jet d’Eau in Geneva, the Swiss Alps in Interlaken and the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge in Lucerne.