10 Day Classic Switzerland - Saturday Departure
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Tour Itinerary
DAY 1, Saturday - Depart for Switzerland
Depart for Switzerland
DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in Zurich
Arrive in Zurich, Switzerland's financial center and transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure to rest and relax. 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 select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM
Overnight: Zurich
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Monday - Morning Tour of Zurich, Berne, Travel to Geneva
Begin this morning with a panoramic drive through the Old Town of Zurich. View Fraumunster Church, St Peter's Church, historic Limmatquai, Bahnhofstrasse, and National Museum. The tour concludes with a scenic drive along Lake Zurich. Afterward, travel to Berne, the capital of Switzerland, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll through the old town and visit Bear Park, the symbol of the city. In the afternoon, continue to Geneva. Upon arrival in late afternoon check into your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure
Overnight: Geneva
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Tuesday - Geneva City Tour
During your morning orientation tour of Geneva, view the Jet d'Eau, Floral Clock and Reformation Monument. Spend the balance of the day at leisure. There is an opportunity to join the optional Lake Geneva Cruise & Yvoire tour. Take a cruise on Lake Geneva, passing by rolling hillsides. Cross over to the French side of the lake and visit the medieval village of Yvoire
Optional: Lake Geneva Cruise & Yvoire (AM)
Overnight: Geneva
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5, Wednesday - Tour of Chillon Castle
Drive along the shores of Lake Geneva past the towns of Lausanne and Montreux and through the vineyard region to the landmark castle of Chillon. Originally built in the 9th century to protect one of the main roads to the Great St. Bernard pass to Italy. Explore the turrets, corridors, and vaulted dungeons on a guided tour. Then continue your journey through the Alps. Leave the coach behind in Tasch and travel the final stretch by van, right into the mountain resort of Zermatt
Overnight: Zermatt
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6, Thursday - Full Day in Zermatt
Enjoy a full day at leisure. Take a leisurely stroll through the traffic-free village and explore the bountiful gift shops and fashionable boutiques. Or, take one of the many alpine cars, gondolas or cog railways to further admire the views of glaciers and summits
Overnight: Zermatt
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7, Friday - Lake Maggiore Cruise, St. Moritz
The scenic journey this morning, takes you through the majestic Swiss Alps via the Simplon Pass to Baveno. This resort city is located on the shores of Lake Maggiore. Embark on a cruise of the lake, admiring the beautiful alpine scenery. Following lunch, continue to the alpine resort town of St Moritz, host of two Winter Olympics and one of the most exclusive ski destinations. Check into your hotel for dinner and overnight
Overnight: St. Moritz
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8, Saturday - Morning at Leisure in St. Moritz, Liechtenstein, Travel to Lucerne
Spend the morning at leisure. Perhaps, join the optional Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride. Depart from Pontresina a resort town for a ride through the Val Roseg. In the late morning, travel to Lucerne. En route stop in Liechtenstein, the tiny Principality that lies in the heart of the Alps, sandwiched between Switzerland and Austria. Arrive in Lucerne, where the remainder of the day is at leisure. Tonight, perhaps join the optional Swiss Folklore Dinner, which offers traditional customs of good food, homemade beer, music and fun
Optional: Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride in the Val Roseg (AM)
Optional: Swiss Folklore Dinner (PM)
Overnight: Lucerne
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9, Sunday - Lucerne City Tour
Begin this morning with an orientation drive through Lucerne starting at the Lion Monument. View the 14th century medieval Chapel Bridge forming the centerpiece of Lucerne's townscape. Remainder of the day is at leisure. Perhaps join the optional tour to Mount Pilatus. Board a cogwheel railway which takes you to the summit of Mt. Pilatus at nearly 7,000 feet. Later, descend by aerial cableway and return to the hotel. Tonight, enjoy dinner at your hotel
Optional: Mount Pilatus Tour (AM)
Overnight: Lucerne
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 10, Monday - Depart Switzerland
Transfer to the airport in Zurich for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
Please Note: Land Price does not include airfare, departure or arrival transfers, airline taxes and fuel surcharges.
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Please Note: Land Price does not include airfare, departure or arrival transfers, airline taxes and fuel surcharges.
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Other departure cities available.
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†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Not Included:
Optional tours and gratuities.
Additional Information:
Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM.
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