• Zurich: the city with the best quality of life
• Spectacular alpine landscapes and charming villages
• The Swiss Riviera enters Geneva and Montreux
Arrival in Zurich and transfer to your hotel. Accommodation at the Renaissance Zürich Tower Hotel***** .
In the morning you enjoy a sight- seeing tour of Zurich and its main monuments: take in the fabu- lous views of the Alps and Lake Zurich from the Höhenstrasse . We will stop briefly in Rappers- wil, the quaint city of roses . On our way back to Zurich you enjoy a lovely cruise on Lake Zurich (no guide). Arrival at Zürich-Bürkli- platz . Make your own way back to the hotel. Accommodation at the Renaissance Zürich Tower Hotel***** .
Departure for Lucerne . Short sightseeing tour and free time to explore Lucerne on your own. At noon we continue to Engelberg. Take the rotating Rotair cable car to the top of Mount Titlis and its spectacu- lar glacier. From an elevation of 3 .020 m, visitors enjoy breatht- aking views of the Central Alps . In the afternoon you visit the lakeside town of Brienz and see the talented woodcarving ar-tisans. Continue to Interlaken, at the foot of Mount Jungfrau . Accommodation at the Hotel Interlaken**** .
From Interlaken we drive along Lake Thun to Bern, located on the Aare River, overlooking the Alps . Visit the city before we con- tinue to Gruyeres, a picturesque village with an impressive me- dieval castle. Accommodation at the Hotel Ramada Encore***+
Sightseeing tour of Geneva . Vi- sit the beautiful parks along the lake, the cathedral and the Eu- ropean headquarters of the UN. Then you travel to Lausanne and Montreux with its magnificent Chillon Castle. Free time to visit Montreux. In the afternoon you explore the Rodano river valleyas far as Täsch . From here you continue by narrow gauge train to Zermatt, nestled at the foot of mighty Mount Matterhorn. Din- ner and accommodation at the Hotel Alex**** .
In the morning you are free to explore Zermatt at your leisure or undertake an optional excur- sion to the top of Mount Gor- nergrat (not included). In the afternoon you return to Täsch where you board the bus for a spectacular drive over the high Nufenen mountain pass to Ai- rolo . Return to Zurich . Arrival in Zurich at train station or the Re- naissance Zürich Tower Hotel at 6 .30 pm .
Inclusion
Transfer in from Zurich airport or train station to your hotel (only on day 1 of the tour)
Transportation by car, minivan or bus during the entire tour (depending on number of participants)
English/Spanish speaking tour guide (driver-guide for groups of 7 persons or less)
Accommodation at the hotels described or similar
Daily buffet breakfast
Dinner in Zermatt
Visits and excursions as mentioned Cable car ticket to Mount Titlis Boat ride ticket on Lake Zurich
(no guide)
Train ticket Täsch- Zermatt- Täsch
Exclusion
International airfares
Optional activities
Other meals, drinks, tips and other personal expenses or services not specified on the program
Personal equipment
Travel insurance
Gratuities
Voluntary tips for guides or drivers
Travel and medical insurance
Any items not mentioned as included
Note
Tour Dates 2021
May | 01|08|15|22|29 |
June | 05|12|19|26 |
July | 03|10|17|24|31 |
August | 07|14|21|28 |
September | 04|11|18|25 |
October | 02|09 |
