Best of Switzerland 2010
9 days with Trafalgar
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Day 1 - Depart USA
Overnight flight to Zurich.
Day 2 - Arrive Zurich
Welcome to Zurich, the financial centre of Switzerland. After check-in, we enjoy a late afternoon orientation tour of this lakeside city revealing its charm and beauty. Early this evening we enjoy a Welcome Drink and tour briefing with our Tour Director and meet our fellow traveling companions.
Day 3 - Zurich – Liechtenstein – St. Moritz
After breakfast, snow-capped mountains and sparkling lakes surround us as we drive to the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein where we visit its capital, Vaduz. From here we continue our journey via the spectacular ski-resort of Davos and make our way up to the Fluela Pass (when open), and past picturesque Susch to our overnight hotel in St. Moritz, the renowned winter sports resort. This evening, dinner is at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Day 4 - St. Moritz – Bellinzona – Lugano
We ascend the Julier Pass and drive along the San Bernadino route to Bellinzona in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino. Soon we arrive in the balmy lakeside resort of Lugano with its luxuriant gardens, elegant casino and traffic-free squares of open air cafés. Perhaps ride a pedalo on the lake or take an excursion to some of the nearby Italian Lakes with their elegant villas and gardens. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Day 5 - Lugano – Zermatt
Via Lake Maggiore and through a small section of Italy to Domodossola we drive towards the majestic Simplon Pass, 6,600 feet high. Later, we arrive at Tasch where we board the electric mini-buses and taxis which take us up to the picturesque village of Zermatt, where our Tour Director will reveal a Hidden Treasure! Then time at leisure in the serenity and crisp air of this Alpine haven, so why not take a mountain ride for fantastic views of the Matterhorn? This evening we will enjoy a Highlight Dinner in our hotel of traditional cheese fondue. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)
Day 6 - Zermatt – Geneva – Lake Genevea (Evian)
Our day begins with a drive through the Rhône Valley to Lake Geneva where we view Byron's Castle of Chillon which lies right beside the waters of the lake. From here we will drive to the international city of Geneva which is located on the far western side of the vast Lake Geneva. Here our sightseeing tour will show us the Reformation Monument, the old cathedral, the Jet d’Eau fountain and the United Nations building. Then we drive along the southern shores of Lake Geneva to Evian, renowned for its pure mineral water, to our hotel tonight. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 7 - Lake Geneva (Evian) – Berne – Interlaken – Brienz – Lucerne (2 nights)
This morning we head north towards Berne to see the Bear Pits and then to Interlaken – lying between the lakes of Thun and Brienz and overlooked by the Jungfrau Mountain. Time for a spot of lunch before continuing over the Brünig Pass on our approach to lakeside Lucerne in its beautiful setting
for two relaxing nights. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Day 8 - Lucerne orientation and at leisure
After breakfast we enjoy an orientation tour around this medieval city highlighting the Lion Monument, built in memory of Louis XVI's Swiss Guard, and Chapel Bridge. Later with time on your own, you may wish to take an optional excursion to a nearby mountain peak, famed for its splendid views. Or perhaps join in the fun of a Swiss folklore show, or simply choose to explore the old city and shop for Swiss watches, cuckoo clocks and delicious Swiss chocolates. Tonight enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your Tour Director and fellow travelers. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner)
Day 9 - Lucerne – Zurich – USA
This morning time to bid farewell to Switzerland and our Tour Director and new-found friends as our vacation comes to an end. There is a transfer available to Zurich airport, conditions apply. (Buffet breakfast)
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An alpine paradise filled with snow-capped mountains, sparkling lakes, and gorgeous castles. Get acquainted with charming Zurich, Italian-speaking Lugano, cosmopolitan Geneva, and lovely Lucerne.
- Special cheese fondue dinner in Zermatt hotel.
- 7 Hot Buffet breakfasts
- 3 three-course dinners
- Farewell Dinner with wine in Lucerne.
- First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
- Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.
- The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
- A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
- Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 9 (conditions apply)
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Tour Highlights
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- Zurich: Sightseeing tour including the medieval Old Town.
- Liechtenstein: Visit the capital, Vaduz.
- St. Moritz: Visit the exclusive mountain resort.
- Italian Lakes See beautiful Lake Maggiore.
- Lugano: Orienation tour of the resort on the lovely lake of the same name.
- Zermatt: Ascent by electric mini-bus and taxi to your Zermatt hotel.the Matterhorn (weather permitting).
- Lake Geneva: View the Castle of Chillon.
- Geneva: Orientation including the Jet d'Eau Fountain. View Mont Blanc (weather permitting).
- Berne: Visit the Bear Pits.
- Interlaken: Visit the lakeside resort near the Jungfrau.
- Brienz: See local wood-carvers at work.
- Lucerne: Orientation including the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge.
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Accommodations on this Tour
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Zurich: Renaissance
St. Moritz: Laudinella
Lugano: Holiday Inn
Zermatt: Albana Real
Lake Geneva: Hilton Evian les Baines
Lucerne: Radisson Blu
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Notes
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- Please ask your Vacations To Go travel counselor for more details.
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The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability.
Prices quoted for land arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your
deposit, land prices are guaranteed. Whenever air-inclusive tour prices are displayed, these prices do
not include government taxes and fees, which are additional. Air prices are subject to increase and are
guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. Air-inclusive prices include air from a major
U.S. gateway; air from other U.S. airports is available at an additional cost. Sorry, we are unable to
offer air from countries other than the U.S. However, for those international customers who are able to
arrange their own transportation to the tour origination city, we are able to offer the land portion of
the package or tour, at the price quoted.
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