Switzerland 12-Day Tour
Summer 2019
* Three highest mountains: Mt Blanc, Jungfraujoch & Matterhorn
*Two beautiful lakes: Lake Lucerne & Lake Geneva
* Must see cities: Lucerne, Bern, Interlaken, Montreux, Zurich & Geneva
* Unique travel experience by Bernina Express, Glacier Express, Mt. Blanc Cable Car, and Matterhorn Cograil Train
* Double-decker cable car to the top of Mt. Stanserhorn
* Chillon Castle located on the shore of Lake Geneva and a historical island castle
* Taste of famous fondue meal with folk music & dance performance
* Provide one bottle of mineral water per person per day on the coach
* Provide headset service for 15 and more guests per group for better sightseeing experience
★Entrance Fee & Transportation Included
Today, we will take overnight flight to Zurich－the largest city in Switzerland, arrive the next day.
Upon arrival, transfer to Rhine Falls, about 1300 km long. We will take ★boat excursion to view spectacular falls. Later, return to Zurich, city tour will follow: to Bahnhofplaz, great place for shopping. There are many luxury stores from watches to fashion boutiques. Lake Zurich is not far away from Bahnhofplaz; you can take a walk and relax a little bit.
Meal: Dinner / Local Cuisine
Hotel: Movenpick Hotel Zurich Airport or similar
After breakfast, depart for Stanserhorn, upon arrival, we will first take ★vintage funicular, then take double-decker cable car to the top of Mt. Stanserhorn, you will enjoy panorama view. Afternoon, to Bellinzona, The fortifications are among the most important examples of medieval defensive architecture in the Alps and have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue to Lugono, an Italian speaking region in southern Switzerland. Upon arrival, orientation tour will follow: to main square, where you can find many cafes and boutiques.
Meal: American Breakfast at hotel Dinner / Western Cuisine at hotel
Hotel: Hotel de la Paix or similar
This morning, a short excursion to cruise ★Lake Lugano, then to Tirano, we will board ★Bernina Express train to St. Moritz. As you ride along the Bernina Pass, you will enjoy plenty of amazing alpine views.
Meal: American Breakfast at hotel Dinner / Western Cuisine at hotel
Hotel: Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains St. Moritz or similar
After breakfast, we will take ★Glacier Express to Zermatt via Abula Pass. This is the most beautiful railway in the world, enjoy your lunch with spectacular snow-capped Alpine scenery and transfer to mountain gorges.
Meal: Breakfast / American Breakfast at hotel Lunch / Set menu on Glacier Express Dinner / Western Cuisine at hotel
Hotel: Hotel Schweizerhof or similar
Zermatt is located at the Valais, Switzerland, at an elevation of 1,620 meters. It is a popular mountaineering & ski resort town of the Swiss Alps. This morning, we will take ★cogwheel train to ★Gornergrat for spectacular view of Mt. Zermatt. (Today’s itinerary visits high altitude areas. If necessary, please consult your doctor about the symptoms of mountain sickness before departure.)
Meal: Breakfast / American Breakfast at hotel Dinner / Western Cuisine at hotel
Hotel: Hotel Schweizerhof or similar
After breakfast, depart for Chamonix, located in the south-east of France. Upon arrival, travel by train first to Tasch, then to Chamonix by coach. We will take ★cable car to Mt. Blanc via Plan de l’Aiguille and Aiguille du Midi. Both ascending and descending offer stunning view of Alpine meadows, cliff rocks and snow. *If weather not permitting, we will replace to Montenvers train or Le Brevent cable car. (Today’s itinerary visits high altitude areas. If necessary, please consult your doctor about the symptoms of mountain sickness before departure.)
Meal: American Breakfast at hotel Dinner / Western Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Mercure Chamonix Centre Hotel or similar
After breakfast, depart for Genève, an ancient old town full of arts & history with many boutiques and cafes. It is also headquarters of Europe’s United nations and the Red Cross, a global city for diplomacy and banking. Continue to ★ Lavaux Vineyard Terraces, about 30 km from Vevey-Montreux to Lausanne, a UNESCO World Heritage site. We will take ★Lavaus Express (small train) to explore this unique vineyard. Later, to Montreux, a city nestles in a sheltered Lake Geneva Bay.
Meal: Breakfast / American Breakfast at hotel Dinner / Western Cuisine at hotel
Hotel: Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic or similar
After breakfast, we will visit ★Chillon Castle, which made popular by Lord Byron, who wrote the poem “The Prisoner of Chillon”. Continue to Bern–the capital of Switzerland. Upon arrival, city tour will follow: old Town Hall, Cathedral, Clock Tower, and Rose Garden. Depart for Interlaken in the afternoon.
Meal: American Breakfast at hotel Dinner / Western Cuisine at hotel
Hotel: Romantik Hotel Schweizerhof Grindelwald or similar
After breakfast, we will take ★cog rail train and climb up to Sphinx—the highest railway station in Europe. At the top of Europe, you will be amazed by Jungfraujoch, spectacular views of the Swiss Alps & Aletsch Glacier. We will have lunch here while enjoying magnificent view. Walk around Ice Palace, you will have unique experience. Afternoon, depart to Lucerne. Tonight, enjoy fondue dinner with show. (Today’s itinerary visits high altitude areas. If necessary, please consult your doctor about the symptoms of mountain sickness before departure.)
Meal: American Breakfast at hotel Lunch / Jungrau Western Cuisine Dinner / Swiss fondue & show
Hotel: Radisson Blu Hotel Lucerne or similar
After breakfast, city tour will follow: to Chapel Bridge, the oldest wood bridge of Europe. Built in 14th century, you can see many pictures of their city life in the 12th century. Continue to Lion Monument, it is to commemorate the Swiss Guards who were killed in 1792 during the French Revolution. Later, depart for Engelberg, we will take ★cable car to Mt. Titlis, you will be amazed by spectacular views of glaciers and Swiss Alps.
Meal: American Breakfast at hotel Lunch / Local Cuisine Dinner / Western Cuisine at hotel
Hotel: Movenpick Hotel Zurich Airport or similar
Today, transfer to airport for homebound flight to US and ends this unforgettable journey.
Meal: American Breakfast at hotel
- Minimum group size: 20 people and more
Tour Fare include: 4-5 star Hotel, Breakfast(10), Lunch(2), Dinner(10), Transportation & Entrance Fee
Tour Fare exclude: Airfare, Personal expense, any expense not included in our itinerary, Tips (Tour Leader, Bus Driver, Tour Guide: Euro 10.00 per day), Visa Fee. Travel Insurance(If full payment paid 60 days prior to departure date, we offer travel medical insurance for US residents only)
** If you purchase air ticket on your own, your arrival time to the first destination and your departure time from last destination to U.S. must be the same as our group. If not the same, you must arrange your own transportation to meet group and to aiport on the last day **
Notes:
*Tour fare is per person in double occupancy
*Child Fee: 2-11 years old share bed with parents, otherwise will be count as adult fare
* Single supplement is for one person occupying one single room with one bed
*Tour fare, air ticket, airport tax and fuel surcharge are subject to change base on fluctuation in price, please contact us for more info
