12 Day Swiss Alpine Jewels

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2 Lausanne, 2 Zermatt, 1 Lugano, 1 St. Moritz, 2 Wengen or Interlaken & 2 Lucerne

10 nights accommodation, all transfers, most meals and sightseeing

Price Includes

10 nights First Class accommodations
2 nights at the Hotel de la Paix Lausanne, Lausanne
2 nights at the Hotel National Zermatt, Zermatt
1 night at the [Hotel De La Paix], Lugano
1 night at the Hotel Laudinella, St. Moritz
2 nights at the Sunstar Alpine Hotel Wengen, Wengen or Interlaken
2 nights at the Hotel Wilden Mann Lucerne, 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

Special Features

Tour Brocs 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 Europes 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 worlds most spectacular train rides
Stand before roaring Staubbach Waterfalls in the Lauterbrunnen Valley, a nature-lovers paradise
In Brienz, view the villages 18th-century wooden chalets, sculptures and unique Woodcarving Museum
Visit Lucernes inspirational Lion Monument, covered Chapel Bridge and Spreuer Bridge
Tour Sonnenberg Bunker and its subterranean building with medical and control offices

Day By Day Itinerary

DAY 1: Depart for Switzerland

Depart for Geneva, Switzerland

DAY 2: 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 flights which arrive no later than 4 PM

Overnight: Lausanne

Meal: Dinner

DAY 3: 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 Switzerlands most famous cheese. Time to stroll through the small medieval village with its towering 13th century castle. Stop for a lunch of bubbling cheese fondue, before setting off for wine tasting at a local vineyard

Overnight: Lausanne

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 4: 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, dominated by the famous pyramid-shaped Matterhorn. Later, take a walking tour through the village before dinner at the hotel

Overnight: Zermatt

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 5: 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 skiing, climbing and hiking. Walk along the main street packed with fashionable boutiques and cafes

Overnight: Zermatt

Meal: Breakfast

DAY 6: 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 Italys Lake Maggiore before continuing to Lugano in southern Switzerlands Italian-speaking Ticino region. The rest of the day is at leisure. Tonight, a private sunset panoramic cruise on Lake Lugano is followed by a traditional Swiss-Italian dinner at a local restaurant

Overnight: Lugano

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 7: 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 its rich variety of flora and fauna. Return to St. Moritz, with free time to explore, before dinner tonight

Overnight: St. Moritz

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 8: 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 each turn, youll be in awe of new breathtaking panoramas from the comfortable dome observation car. After arrival in Andermatt, on to Lauterbrunnen where a railway whisks you to Wengen, an alpine village in the heart of the Bernese Oberland region, or to Interlaken, a chic resort town with views of Jungfrau. Time to settle in before dinner

Overnight: Wengen or Interlaken

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 9: 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 Trummelbach Falls in the Black Monk mountain, gushing through mountain crevices (conditions permitting). Return to Wengen or Interlaken for leisure time

Overnight: Wengen or Interlaken

Meal: Breakfast

DAY 10: Brienz Woodcarving Museum, Lakeside Lucerne

In Brienz on the lakes shore in the Bernese Oberland region, view the villages 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

Meal: Breakfast

DAY 11: Lucerne Tour, Sonnenberg Bunker, Farewell Evening

Todays 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 the afternoon, visit the Sonnenberg Bunker. This civilian bunker, built to provide shelter for one-third of the population, was equipped with a subterranean building housing communications, medical and control offices. This evening, at dinner, share memories of your journey through Switzerland

Overnight: Lucerne

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 12: Depart Switzerland

Transfer to the airport in Zurich for your departure flight

Meal: Breakfast

Day By Day Itinerary

DAY 1: Depart for Switzerland

Depart for Geneva, Switzerland

DAY 2: 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 flights which arrive no later than 4 PM

Overnight: Lausanne

Meal: Dinner

DAY 3: 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 Switzerlands most famous cheese. Time to stroll through the small medieval village with its towering 13th century castle. Stop for a lunch of bubbling cheese fondue, before setting off for wine tasting at a local vineyard

Overnight: Lausanne

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 4: 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, dominated by the famous pyramid-shaped Matterhorn. Later, take a walking tour through the village before dinner at the hotel

Overnight: Zermatt

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 5: 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 skiing, climbing and hiking. Walk along the main street packed with fashionable boutiques and cafes

Overnight: Zermatt

Meal: Breakfast

DAY 6: 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 Italys Lake Maggiore before continuing to Lugano in southern Switzerlands Italian-speaking Ticino region. The rest of the day is at leisure. Tonight, a private sunset panoramic cruise on Lake Lugano is followed by a traditional Swiss-Italian dinner at a local restaurant

Overnight: Lugano

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 7: 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 its rich variety of flora and fauna. Return to St. Moritz, with free time to explore, before dinner tonight

Overnight: St. Moritz

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 8: 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 each turn, youll be in awe of new breathtaking panoramas from the comfortable dome observation car. After arrival in Andermatt, on to Lauterbrunnen where a railway whisks you to Wengen, an alpine village in the heart of the Bernese Oberland region, or to Interlaken, a chic resort town with views of Jungfrau. Time to settle in before dinner

Overnight: Wengen or Interlaken

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 9: 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 Trummelbach Falls in the Black Monk mountain, gushing through mountain crevices (conditions permitting). Return to Wengen or Interlaken for leisure time

Overnight: Wengen or Interlaken

Meal: Breakfast

DAY 10: Brienz Woodcarving Museum, Lakeside Lucerne

In Brienz on the lakes shore in the Bernese Oberland region, view the villages 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

Meal: Breakfast

DAY 11: Lucerne Tour, Sonnenberg Bunker, Farewell Evening

Todays 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 the afternoon, visit the Sonnenberg Bunker. This civilian bunker, built to provide shelter for one-third of the population, was equipped with a subterranean building housing communications, medical and control offices. This evening, at dinner, share memories of your journey through Switzerland

Overnight: Lucerne

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 12: Depart Switzerland

Transfer to the airport in Zurich for your departure flight

Meal: Breakfast

Special Features

Tour Brocs 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 Europes 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 worlds most spectacular train rides
Stand before roaring Staubbach Waterfalls in the Lauterbrunnen Valley, a nature-lovers paradise
In Brienz, view the villages 18th-century wooden chalets, sculptures and unique Woodcarving Museum
Visit Lucernes inspirational Lion Monument, covered Chapel Bridge and Spreuer Bridge
Tour Sonnenberg Bunker and its subterranean building with medical and control offices

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Passengers traveling abroad require a passport valid for six months beyond their travel dates.
All travelers are responsible to check if a visa is required for all countries on their itinerary.

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International airfare to be provided upon request
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Day By Day Itinerary

Day 1: Depart for Switzerland	Day 2: Arrive in Geneva, Transfer to Lausanne
Day 3: Cailler Chocolates, Fondue in Gruyere, Wine Tasting	Day 4: Chillon Castle, Cogwheel Train to Zermatt
Day 5: Gornergrat Mountains, Discover Zermatt	Day 6: Simplon Pass, Private Cruise on Lake Lugano
Day 7: Travel to St. Moritz, Horse-drawn Carriage Ride	Day 8: Glacier Express to Andermatt
Day 9: Lauterbrunnen Valley, Staubbach & Trummelbach Falls	Day 10: Brienz Woodcarving Museum, Lakeside Lucerne
Day 11: Lucerne Tour, Sonnenberg Bunker, Farewell Evening	Day 12: Depart Switzerland

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