12 Day Swiss Alpine Jewels
12 days
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2 Lausanne, 2 Zermatt, 1 Lugano, 1 St. Moritz, 2 Wengen or Interlaken, 2 Lucerne
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Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Tour Broc's Maison Cailler factory with its irresistible scent of freshly-made chocolates In the small medieval village of Gruyeres enjoy a lunch of bubbling cheese fondue Visit 13th century Chillon Castle with its unending maze of courtyards and halls filled with priceless art Travel on Europe's highest open-air cogwheel railway surrounded by wondrous picture-postcard views Leisure time in the glitzy mountain resort of Zermatt dominated by the mythical Matterhorn Journey across the iconic Simplon Pass with its staggering vistas of the Swiss and Italian Alps In Lugano, a private cruise on the pristine lake coupled with a traditional Swiss-Italian dinner From chic St. Moritz, a carriage ride into the enchanting Roseq Valley known for its rich flora and fauna Travel on the astonishing Glacier Express, one of the world's most spectacular train rides Stand before roaring Staubbach Waterfalls in the Lauterbrunnen Valley, a nature-lovers paradise In Brienz, view the village's 18th-century wooden chalets, sculptures and unique Woodcarving Museum Visit Lucerne's inspirational Lion Monument, covered Chapel Bridge and Spreuer Bridge Tour Sonnenberg Bunker and its subterranean building with medical and control offices †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
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2 Lausanne, 2 Zermatt, 1 Lugano, 1 St. Moritz, 2 Wengen or Interlaken, 2 Lucerne
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Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
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Trip includes
- Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed Flights New York-Geneva, Zurich-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 10 nights First Class accommodations
- 2 nights Lausanne 2 nights Zermatt 1 night Lugano 1 night St. Moritz 2 nights Wengen or Interlaken 2 nights Lucerne Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† Glacier Express train: St. Moritz-Andermatt 17 meals: 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 6 dinners Coffee and tea with all meals Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned vehicles Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary Active itinerary with unique cultural features
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Itinerary
DAY 1, Monday - Depart for Switzerland
Depart for Geneva, Switzerland
DAY 2, Tuesday - Arrive in Geneva, Transfer to Lausanne
Welcome to Switzerland! Upon arrival in Geneva, transfer to the lakeside city of Lausanne. Rest of the day is at leisure. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by a light dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM
Overnight: Lausanne
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Wednesday - Cailler Chocolates, Fondue in Gruyere, Wine Tasting
After a scenic orientation drive, arrive at renowned Maison Cailler in the village of Broc. The scent of freshly made chocolate follows you on your walk through the manufacturing process, ending with tastings of this treat. Next, on to hilltop Gruyere, home of Switzerlan...
DAY 4, Thursday - Chillon Castle, Cogwheel Train to Zermatt
Traveling along the shores of Lake Geneva, arrive at the 13th century Chillon Castle built by the House of Savoy. The journey continues through the Alps. On the final stretch of your journey, travel on a cogwheel train into the heart of the mountain resort of Zermatt, do...
DAY 5, Friday - Gornergrat Mountains, Discover Zermatt
Board an open-air cogwheel railway. The train winds slowly over bridges, galleries and tunnels. From the summit of Gornergrat, view panoramic vistas of the Matterhorn, glaciers and Monte Rosa, before returning to Zermatt. This afternoon, discover Zermatt renowned for ski...
DAY 6, Saturday - Simplon Pass, Private Cruise on Lake Lugano
Departing Zermatt, the scenic journey begins from the Alpine town of Brig over the Simplon Pass, with views of the Swiss and Italian Alps. At the summit, view the Simplon Hospice. Beyond the Pass, pause in the town of Stresa on Italy's Lake Maggiore before continuing to ...
DAY 7, Sunday - Travel to St. Moritz, Horse-drawn Carriage Ride
Travel to the resort city of St. Moritz, which hosted the Winter Olympics twice. Nestled on an aquamarine lake and blessed with hot mineral springs, the town is also a spa getaway. From here, take a carriage ride into the Roseg Valley at the base of the Alps, known for ...
DAY 8, Monday - Glacier Express to Andermatt
Board the famous Glacier Express that loops through the heart of the Swiss Alps. Pass ice-capped mountains, stone-built villages and descend the spiral tunnels of the Albula Pass. Reach the lofty Landwasser Viaduct and the Oberalp Pass, highest point of the route. At eac...
DAY 9, Tuesday - Lauterbrunnen Valley, Staubbach & Trummelbach Falls
Take a morning drive to Lauterbrunnen Valley, situated between rock faces and mountain peaks with its 72 thundering waterfalls. Stand before Staubbach Falls that plunges dramatically from an overhanging rock. Nearby, you can also view the glacial waters of Trümmelbach F...
DAY 10, Wednesday - Brienz Woodcarving Museum, Lakeside Lucerne
In Brienz on the lake's shore in the Bernese Oberland region, view the village's 18th-century wooden chalets and sculptures. Visit the Woodcarving Museum dedicated solely to the art of woodcarving; the permanent exhibition features a wide variety of woodcarvings from the region. Continue to Lucerne and check into your hotel. Time to explore this city on your own
Overnight: Lucerne
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 11, Thursday - Lucerne Tour, Sonnenberg Bunker, Farewell Evening
Today's tour is highlighted by a visit to the Lion Monument and the 14th century medieval Chapel Bridge. Stop to view the covered Spreuer Bridge with its macabre paintings depicting the "Dance of Death." See the historic houses in the well-preserved medieval Old City. In...
DAY 12, Friday - Depart Switzerland
Transfer to the airport in Zurich for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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