Country
Switzerland
Duration
8 Days/7 Nights
Travel Type
Escorted Tour
Highlights
Rhine Falls – the largest waterfall in Europe
Stein am Rhein – with its beautiful old town
Lucerne – famous for the Chapel Bridge
Interlaken – the gateway to the Bernese Oberland in summer and winter
Gruyères – the culinary destination for cheese lovers
Montreux – a charming city on Lake Geneva
Lausanne – a real unspoiled jewel to discover
Geneva – a multicultural city, home of many multinational organizations
Explore Switzerland’s top spots on an 8-day tour starting in Zürich and ending in Geneva. You will be staying in 4-star hotels at popular Swiss destinations.
Inclusions
7-night stay in 4* hotels
7 daily breakfasts
Transportation according to itinerary with luxury minibus (Mercedes Viano/Sprinter)
1 large suitcase and 1 hand luggage, commensurate to aircraft dimensions is permitted per person
Airport transfer on arrival and departure day in Zurich / Geneva
English speaking guide
City tours, excursions and entrance fees according to program
Detailed itinerary and travel documentation
Exclusions
International flights – Gratuities to drivers and guides – City taxes (paid locally at the hotels) – Meals and beverages unless indicated – Personal expenses – Travel insurance – Optional excursions – All other items not mentioned in the Inclusions.
Additional Information
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS (+$)
– Excursion to Lucerne
– Excursion to Lucerne with Pilatus and soup in a mountain restaurant
– Excursion to Harder Kulm
– Excursion to Junfraujoch (includes tickets, lunch and guide)
– Excursion Reichenbach Falls and Lake Brienz (summer only)
– Excursion to Chocolate Factory in Broc 60 CAD
– Excursion to France (Annency/Yvoire in summer and Annency/Chamonix in winter)
Travel Accommodation
Hotel name and location will be advised at the time of booking (4-star hotel category is guaranteed)
Hassle-free luggage transportation
Guaranteed weekly Saturday departures
Special Notes
Please note that the tour as well as any excursions will only be in English.
1
DAY 1 ARRIVAL IN ZÜRICH
Airport pick‐up and transfer to hotel. In the afternoon enjoy a 2‐hour city tour through Zurich with our guide. Overnight stay in Zürich.
Accommodation : Zürich for 2 nights
2
DAY 2 ZÜRICH – STEIN AM RHEIN – RHEIN FALLS
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, excursion to Stein am Rhein and the Rhine Falls. In the afternoon choose between exploring Zurich on your own or our optional excursion to Lucerne (+$). Free time in the evening. Overnight stay in Zurich.
Meals : Breakfast
Optional Excursions : Excursion to Lucerne or
Excursion to Lucerne with Pilatus and soup in a mountain restaurant.
3
DAY 3 ZÜRICH - LUCERNE - INTERLAKEN / BERN REGION
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Interlaken. Sightseeing tour of the city (2 h). In the afternoon choose between exploring Interlaken on your own or optional excursion to Harder Kulm (+$). Free time in the evening. Overnight in the region of Bernese Oberland.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Bernese Oberland for 2 nights
4
DAY 4 INTERLAKEN / BERN
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, enjoy a free day at leisure or join one of our optional excursions. Overnight in the region of Bernese Oberland.
Meals : Breakfast
Optional Excursions : - Visit Top of Europe and enjoy lunch on Jungfraujoch
- Visit the Reichenbach Falls, followed by a scenic boat ride on Lake Brienz
5
DAY 5 INTERLAKEN/BERN – GRUYÈRE – REGION OF MONTREUX
Breakfast at the hotel. Leaving your hotel for a scenic drive from Thun to Bern. Enjoy a 2‐hour city tour. After lunch, be transferred to the picturesque village of Gruyère – home of the famous Swiss Gruyère cheese. Walk through the village and visit the Gruyère castle (entrance fee payable on spot). Coninute with free time in the village or add an excursion to the chocolate factory “Maison Callier” in Broc (+$). Late afternoon transfer to Montreux. Overnight in the region of Montreux.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Montreux region for 2 nights
Optional Excursions : Additional optional excursion to the chocolate factory, Maison Callier, in Broc (+$).
6
DAY 6 MONTREUX REGION
Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure without guide or join our optional excursion to France (8hrs).
Meals : Breakfast
Optional Excursions : Optional excursion to France (+$):
- Annecy and Yvoire (only in the summer)
- Annecy and Chamonix (only in the winter)
7
DAY 7 MONTREUX REGION - LAUSANNE - GENEVA
After breakfast, visit the Chillon Castle in Montreux (entrance tickets included), before driving along the majestic Swiss Riviera and passing by the Lavaux vineyards – a well‐known UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the afternoon, continue to Geneva where you will enjoy a 2‐hour city tour. Overnight stay in Geneva.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Geneva for 1 night
8
DAY 8 DEPARTURE FROM GENEVA
Breakfast at the hotel and then individual airport transfer to Geneva airport.
Meals : Breakfast
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Rates in CA$, per person, starting from, |
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| Saturday Departures – 2024 | Double Occupancy | Single Occupancy | |
| Main Group (2 to 16 passengers) | 3005 | 3750 | |
| Private Group (2 to 7 passengers) | 3999 | 4960 | |
| Supplements and Extras | |||
| Extra nights in Zürich or Geneva | on request | ||
| Lucerne excursion | +205 per person | ||
| Lucerne excursion, Pilatus, and soup in a mountain restaurant | +409 per person | ||
| Harder Kulm excursion | +90 per person | ||
| Jungfraujoch excursion, including tickets, lunch and guide | +680 per person | ||
| Reichenbach Falls and Lake Brienz excursion (summer only) | +305 per person | ||
| Chocolate Factory in Broc | +60 per person | ||
| France excursion: Annecy and Yvoire (summer) Annecy and Chamonix (winter) |
+305 per person | ||
**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.
Switzerland Fairy Tale – Detailed Itinerary
Switzerland Fairy Tale – Detailed Itinerary
