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Day 01 - Interlaken
On arrival in Switzerland at - either Zurich or Geneva airports, you transfer directly by train to Interlaken- a mecca for visitors with it’s spectacular scenery. Day at leisure to exploit Interlaken’s Hoheweg- an inviting 700-meter long boulevard with hotels, cosy cafes, fashion boutiques, watch and jewellery stores. As dawn draws near, admire the mountains by taking an evening trip on Lake Thun or Lake Brienz. Overnight stay in Interlaken.
Day 02 – Interlaken - Jungfraujoch
This morning depart on an excursion from Interlaken up to Jungfraujoch- Top of Europe. This memorable train trip from Interlaken Ost takes you via Lauterbrunnen and Wengen to the Kleine Scheidegg, at the foot of the famous Eiger North Wall. Then ascent by the Jungfrau Railway to the magnificent mountain world of eternal ice and snow, Jungfraujoch-at 3454m, the highest railway station in Europe. Visit the Ice Palace and Sphinx Terraces offering breathtaking views of the Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in the Alps. Overnight stay in Interlaken.
Day 03 - Lucerne
Today you experience a rail trip by Brunig Express from Interlaken to the city of lights- Lucerne (panoramic coach seats in 1st class only). Day at leisure to explore this lovely city or visit the Swiss Transport Museum, the new IMAX Theatre or the Lion Monument. Overnight stay in Lucerne.
Day 04 Lucerne – Mt. Pilatus
Another great experience awaits you today- board the lake Lucerne cruise from Lucerne to Alpnachstad, then up to Pilatus by the steepest cogwheel railway in the world (from June to end of September). During winter you take the bus from Lucerne to Kriens and further, a panoramic gondola from Kriens to Pilatus. Overnight stay in Lucerne.
Day 05 End of tour
This morning return to the airport or continue your stay in Switzerland in conjunction with one of extensions or on your own.
Day 01 - Interlaken
On arrival in Switzerland at - either Zurich or Geneva airports, you transfer directly by train to Interlaken- a mecca for visitors with it’s spectacular scenery. Day at leisure to exploit Interlaken’s Hoheweg- an inviting 700-meter long boulevard with hotels, cosy cafes, fashion boutiques, watch and jewellery stores. As dawn draws near, admire the mountains by taking an evening trip on Lake Thun or Lake Brienz. Overnight stay in Interlaken.
Day 02 – Interlaken - Schilthorn
Depart on an excursion to Schilthorn, with its unique revolving panorama restaurant (Piz Gloria) and its thrilling James Bond 007 history. Overnight in Interlaken.
Day 03 - Zermatt
Travel through the wonderful Bernese Oberland and the Lotschberg to Brig by BLS trains and further to Zermatt. Zermatt, at the foot of the majestic Matterhorn, is a world without cars. Electric-cars and horse-drawn sleighs and carriages are the only transport allowed. It’s the perfect Alpineresort for rest and relaxation. Overnight stay in Zermatt.
Day 04 – Chur
After breakfast, journey with the world famous Glacier Express train to Chur. (In Winter-time the Glacier Express has only 1st class coaches). Optional midday meal in the dining car (if required please when booking). Overnight stay in Chur.
Day 05 - Lucerne
Today you depart to the city of lights- Lucerne. Day at leisure to explore this lovely city or visit the Swiss Transport Museum, the new IMAX Theatre or the Lion Monument. Overnight stay in Lucerne.
Day 06 Lucerne – Titlis
This morning a memorable experience awaits you – depart on an excursion to the glacier paradise of Mount Titlis. Ascending in the world’s first revolving gondola ROTAIR, ride the spectacular ice flyer chairlift and see the ice grotto. Overnight stay in Lucerne.
Day 07 End of tour
Return to the airport or continue your stay in Switzerland on your own.
Day 01 - Geneva
On arrival in Switzerland through any of the intercontinental airports of Zurich or Geneva, transfer directly by train to Geneva. Visit the city of Geneva and the old town. Overnight stay in Geneva.
Day 02 - Geneva
Day free. Take an optional boat trip to Lausanne and Montreux on your own and return to Geneva. Overnight stay in Geneva.
Day 03 - Zermatt
This morning leave Geneva for the car free resort of Zermatt on the foothills of the majestic Matterhorn by train. Visit the Gornergrat (Optional). Overnight stay in Zermatt.
Day 04 - Interlaken
Zermatt to Interlaken by train. Interlaken- a mecca for visitors who never have enough of spectacular scenery. Day at leisure to exploit Interlaken’s Hoheweg- an inviting 700-meter long boulevard with hotels, cosy cafes, fashion boutiques, watch and jewellery stores. As dawn draws near, admire the mountains by taking an evening trip on Lake Thun or Lake Brienz. Overnight stay in Interlaken.
Day 05 – Interlaken - Jungfraujoch
Depart on an excursion from Interlaken up to Jungfraujoch- Top of Europe. This memorable train trips from Interlaken Ost takes you via Lauterbrunnen and Wengen to the Kleine Scheidegg, at the foot of the famous Eiger North Wall. Then ascent by the Jungfrau Railway to the magnificent mountain world of eternal ice and snow, Jungfraujoch-at 3454m, the highest railway station in Europe. Visit the Ice Palace and Sphinx Terraces offering breathtaking views of the Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in the Alps. Overnight stay in Interlaken.
Day 06 - Lucerne
The day Starts with a memorable rail trip by Brunig Express from Interlaken to the city of lights- Lucerne (panoramic coach seats in 1st class only). Day at leisure or visit the Swiss Transport Museum, the new IMAX Theatre or the Lion Monument on your own. Overnight stay in Lucerne.
Day 07 – Lucerne – Mt. Pilatus
Board the lake Lucerne cruise from Lucerne to Alpnachstad, then up to Pilatus by the steepest cogwheel railway in the world (from June to end of September, during winter you take the bus from Lucerne to Kriens and further a panoramic gondola from Kriens to Pilatus. Overnight stay in Lucerne.
Day 08 – End of tour
Return to the airport or continue your stay in Switzerland. on your own.
Day 01-Arrival in Zürich or Geneva by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or any Swiss airport. Overnight in Zürich or Geneva (your choice – pls indicate on the booking request).
Day 02-Take the train to Lucerne. You will find everything here: a historical city, a lake, mountains,good shopping – a distinctive consonance of nature and work of man, which has been preserved and carefully developed for centuries. Overnight in Lucerne.
Day 03-Time at leisure in Lucerne. Because of its central location right on Lake Lucerne and the surrounding mountains f.ex. the impressive Mount Pilatus, Mt. Rigi – Queen of the mountains or Mount Titlis at 3020 m/10’000 ft high, Lucerne is considered to be the «Switzerland in Switzerland». We recommend you to explore one of the mentioned mountains. See our optional excursion rates on page 25. Overnight in Lucerne.
Day 04-The journey continues by train to St. Moritz which is one of the most famous holiday resorts in the world and its name is synonymous with quality and elegance. Find out all that St. Moritz is known for today, why its name is copyright protected, how it developed from its humble beginningswith pilgrims visiting its mineral sources until it became the modern center for sports competitions and extravaganza as we know it today. Overnight in St. Moritz.
Day 05-Today you board the Glacier Express Premium which is one of the great train journeys in the world. You travel from St.Moritz to Zermatt. A 71⁄2 hour railway journey across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and across the Oberalp Pass at 2’033 metres in altitude. Overnight in Zermatt.
Day 06-Explore Zermatt at the foot of the majestic Matterhorn. This Alpine resort is a world without cars. Electric-cars and horsedrawn sleighs and carriages are the only transport allowed. Overnight in Zermatt
Day 07-The train takes you from Zermatt to either Geneva or Zürich. Both cities offer excellent shopping and a lot more. Overnight in Geneva or Zürich (your choice – pls indicate on the booking request).
Day 08-Return to Swiss border or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request.
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