Day 1 - Depart USA
Board your overnight flight (not included).

Day 2 to Day 3 - Zurich and Lovely Lucerne, its Lake and Lion
Welcome to Switzerland, a land of snow-capped summits and romantic lakes that has attracted poets, musicians and travellers over the years! On arrival at Zürich Airport, airport transfers leave for your hotel in Lucerne at 09:30 & 13:30. In the evening, join your Tour Director for a Welcome reception, drinks and a light meal. After a restful night’s sleep, embark on a thrilling excursion by cable car and cog-wheel railway to the summit of Mount Pilatus, which offers stunning views over the lakes, countryside and surrounding hills. Return to the beautiful 14th century city of Lucerne to see the covered wooden bridges, together with the baroque church and sorrowful Lion Monument. The afternoon is free for lakeside walks or to shop for a special timepiece and delicious chocolate. (Welcome Reception)

Day 4 to Day 6 - Berne, Lake Geneva, Montreux, Gruyeres andthe Swiss Countryside
After a short drive to Berne, see the Bear Pits, Cathedral of St Vincent, Federal Palace and floral displays. Gather at the clock tower to watch the mechanical procession of painted figures before viewing the Ogre Fountain. Visit Murten with its ramparts, towers and yachts, and see the main street with its arcaded houses and the 13C castle which affords splendid lake views. Now to the great arc of Lake Geneva for a visit to Chillon Castle, immortalised by Byron’s ‘Prisoner of Chillon’. Continue on to Montreux, on the Lake Geneva shoreline, where your luxurious 5-star hotel awaits. The following day snowy summits fill the horizon as you ascend into the wide green valleys of the Vaud Alps. Visit Gstaad, one of Europe’s most fashionable ski resorts, known for its luxurious hotels and shopping. Then drive through vineyards and alpine meadows to the fortified town of Gruyères, which gives its name to the well-known cheese. Enjoy some time to explore the pretty main street and 13C castle before returning to Montreux for the night. After breakfast, follow the shores of the lake to the international city of Geneva, seeing the Jet D’Eau, Floral Clock and Reformation Monument. Next get a unique perspective on a highlight cruise on Lake Geneva. Then time at leisure on the promenades of your lakeside resort. (Buffet Breakfast / Buffet Breakfast / Buffet Breakfast)

Day 7 to Day 8 - Martigny, Sion and the Matterhorn Village of Zermatt
Journey into the upper Rhône valley to Martigny to view the Roman Amphitheatre. Continue to the town of Sion, dominated by two rocky peaks, each crowned with episcopal fortresses, and see the cathedral and Old Town Hall. The final stage of the journey to the traffic-free mountain resort of Zermatt is by cog-wheel train. This evening, dine as you please from our selection of local restaurants. Spend the next day relaxing in the clean mountain air. Perhaps take an excursion to the Kleiner Matterhorn, see the Matterhorm from the church bridge, take a short hike or sample the delicious Kuchen. (Buffet Breakfast / Dine Around / Buffet Breakfast)

Day 9 - Lugano and the Elegant Italian Lakes
Descend to Täsch and re-join the coach. Drive through Brig to commence your ascent of the Simplon Pass, taking in magnificent views over the Alps from the 2,000-metre summit. Cut through northern Italy, stopping on the gentle shores of Lake Maggiore. Back in Switzerland, drive on to the picturesque lake side resort of Lugano surrounded by snow capped mountains. (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 10 to Day 11 - Glamour and Glitz in St Moritz
Head north past the three castles at Bellinzona en route to the Grisons region. Travel via San Bernardino and the town of Tiefencastel and follow the young Rhine River through Heidi Country. Head east to the Julier Pass and the glamorous resort of St Moritz, set in the Engadine Valley with the majestic Grisons Alps towering above. The next day is free to jostle with the jet-set in the elegant boutiques or take an exciting train journey over the Bernina pass? To help you make the most of your day, Insight has arranged a mountain railways pass providing free travel on all cable cars, funiculars and chairlifts in Engadin St. Moritz. Enjoy! (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 12 to Day 13 - The Glacier Express, Interlaken and the Valley of Waterfalls
All aboard for the Glacier Express – one of the world’s great railway journeys. Ascend through the spiral tunnels of the Albula Pass and cross the Landwasser Viaduct before heading down through the Oberalp Valley to rejoin the coach at Andermatt. Drive through the dramatic Schöllenen Gorge past the Devils Bridge. On through William Tell Country to stay ‘between the lakes’ in Interlaken. In the morning, marvel at the Wetterhorn Peaks as you travel along the Grindelwald Valley. Follow the sparkling Lutschine River to Lauterbrunnen at the head of the ‘Valley of Waterfalls’, and see the Staubbach Falls plunge 300 metres. Consider taking a cog-wheel train ride to the summit of the Jungfrau mountain. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner / Buffet Breakfast)

Day 14 - Rural Switzerland and Zurich
A delightful drive along the shores of the lake leads past the woodcarving town of Brienz. Next, experience Swiss rural life throughout the ages at the Ballenberg Open-Air Museum. Now continue over the Brunig Pass and drive along side the lakes of Lungern and Sarnen to return to Zurich. An orientation tour shows you the Bahnhofstrasse, Grossmünster, River Limmat and Frauenmünster, famous for its stained glass windows by Marc Chagall. Tonight sample typical Swiss cuisine with wine at a farewell Celebration Dinner. (Buffet Breakfast / Celebration Dinner)

Day 15 - Return to USA
Your comfortable and stylish five star hotel is perfectly situated for Zürich Ariport just five minutes away via complementary shuttle bus. (Buffet Breakfast)

An intimate journey of discovery along vine clad shores, through fortified towns and flower filled meadows amidst stunning Alpine panoramas.

• A Welcome Reception with light informal meal (WR)
• 13 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 1 Dine-Around (DA), 1 Celebration Dinner (CD) and 2 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
• Escorted by a professional Tour Director
• Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
• Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom
• Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
• Airport transfers at scheduled times on Day 2 and Day 15 (Should your flights not coincide with these transfers, please make your own way to/from the airport)

• Lucerne: See the emotive Lion Monument, Jesuit Church and Chapel Bridge.
• Berne: See the clock tower, bear pits, Federal Palace and cathedral.
• Murten: Visit the walled town and inner court of the castle.
• Vaud Alps: Swiss countryside excursion to Gruyéres and Gstaad.
• Geneva: See the sights including the Jet d’Eau and Floral Clock.
• Martigny: View the Roman Amphitheatre.
• Sion: See the two fortress-churches, Cathedral and Town Hall.
• Zermatt: See the Matterhorn (weather permitting).
• Bellinzona: See the three castles.
• Interlaken: Grindelwald Valley and Lauterbrunnen excursion.
• Zurich: See the Fraumünster and elegant Bahnhofstrasse.
• Scenic Drives: Italian Lakes, Broye Valley, Simplon, San Bernardino, Julier, Schöllenen Gorge, Brunig and Susten Passes.

Lucerne: Astoria
Montreux: Royal Plaza Montreux
Zermatt: Alex Alex Schlosshotel
Lugano: De La Paix
St. Moritz: Monopol Schweizerhof Steffani
Interlaken: Royal St Georges/Romantik Hotel Schweizerhof, Grindelwald
Zurich: Mövenpick Zurich Glattbrugg

Extra nights per person in Lucerne:
Astoria: in twin room $235; in single room $291; in triple room $227
Renaissance Lucerne: in twin room $251; in single room $307; in triple room $243

Extra nights per person in Zurich:
Mövenpick Zurich Airport: in twin room $131; in single room $219; in triple room $123

• This tour briefly enters Italy for which some passengers may require visas.
• Please ask your Vacations To Go travel counselor for more information.

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