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Day 01 Zurich/Switzerland (B)
Upon arrival in Zurich, meet and greet our tour guide, pick up and transfer to hotel, Check in, refresh and relax. Free and easy at own leisure. Overnight in Zurich.
Day 02 Zurich/Appenzell/Liechtenstein/St. Moritz - 177 mi/ 285 km (B)
After breakfast, check out and take a sensational drive through some of Switzerland's most renowned cantons. Stop in Appenzell to see the Old Town with its 16th-century Town Hall. Have lunch and continue to the minute Principality of Liechtenstein for a visit of its tiny capital, Vaduz. Pass through scenic "Heidiland" and into the Rhine Valley before ascending mighty Julier Pass, the heart of Switzerland's largest canton, the Grisons, where you'll marvel at some of the world's best alpine views. Spend the next two nights in glamourous St. Moritz, host of two Winter Olympic Games (1928 and 1948) and the premier winter retreat of European royalty, celebrities, and the international jet set for more than a century. Have dinner and transfer to hotel. Overnight in St. Moritz.
Day 03 St. Moritz (B)
After breakfast, enjoy a whole day to explore this scenic Engadin valley resort, renowned for its stunning forest, lake, and mountain setting and an average of 322 days of sunshine per year. Have lunch and proceed to St. Moritz, which is comprised of two villages separated by a mile of lake shore- St. Moritz Dorf and St. Moritz Bad, extending up the slope from the lake, terraced Dorf is a tapestry of grand hotels, upscale boutiques, and traditional Engadin architecture, characterised by arched wooden doors, small deep-set windows, and artistically etched facades. The nearby town of Bad is known for its ice rink, mineral and mud baths, andlakeside promenade. Have dinner and transfer to hotel. Overnight in St. Moritz.
Day 04 St. Moritz/Bernina Express Train to Tirano, Italy/Lugano, Switzerland - 112 mi/ 180 km (B)
After breakfast, check out and proceed to experience one of Europe's most spectacular train rides, the Bernina Express. Board the train from St. Moritz, and travel across the lofty Bernina Pass via the Swiss Poschiavo area to Tirano in the Italian Valtellina. Have lunch and, rejoin your coach and journey to the shores of sparkling Lake Lugano.
Day 05 Lugano/Lake Maggiore, Italy/Zermatt Area, Switzerland 168 mi/ 270 km (B)
After breakfast, check out and proceed to discover the highlights of charming, subtropical Lugano before travelling to Lake Maggiore, Italy's second-largest lake. Have lunch, and consider joining the optional boat trip to visit to the garden island of Isola Bella with its splendid 17th-century palazzo (palace). Return to Switzerland via picturesque Simplon Pass, a resort destination surrounded by Switzerland's highest mountains, including the celebrated Matterhorn. Have dinner and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Zermatt.
Day 06 Zermatt Area/Lausanne Area 12 mi/ 180 km (B/D)
After breakfast, check out and it's time to stroll through car-free Zermatt, connected to Tasch with an alpine train. Take a break to tour the local fare, like the raclette (melted Swiss cheese), fondue, or hand-made chocolate. WIndow shop for an authentic Swiss watch or Swiss Army knife. After shopping, take the train coach in Tasch and continue your journey through the vineyards and apricot groves of the lower Rhone Valley to crescent-shaped Lake Geneva, one of Europe's largest lakes. Have dinner and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Lausanne.
07 : LAUSANNE AREA (B)
Spend either a whole day at leisure exploring Lausanne and its environs, or join an optional excursion to charming Geneva with its cobblestoned Old Town and the Palais des Nations, European headquarters of the United Nations.
08 : LAUSANNE AREA-GRUYERES-BERNE-INTERLAKEN-LUCERNE (B)
The first stop today is in picturesque Gruyeres to visit a local cheese factory. Then, on to Berne, Switzerland's charming 12th-century capital. The Old Town is a showcase of medieval architecture, arcaded shops, artistic fountains, and the landmark Zytglogge (clock tower), an ornate animated astronomical clock built in 1530. Travel on, skirting the shores of Lake Thun, and stop in the renowned resort of Interlaken for a visit before crossing Brunig Pass to Lucerne. Today's Distance: 155 mi/ 250 km
09 : LUCERNE-ZURICH (B)
Discover the wonders of Lucerne, a city straight out of a storybook. Situated on Lake Lucerne beneath the snow-capped Alps, Lucerne highlights include cobblestone streets lined with frescoed homes, the world-famous Chapel bridge, and the poignant Lion monument. Perhaps choose from a wonderful selection of optional activities-the most popular is an excursion to mount Stanserhorn. Return to Zurich for an overnight. Today's Distance: 62 mi/ 100 km
10 : ZURICH (B)
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning.
Package includes:-
Return airport transfer.
Daily Breakfast
Touring by First Class motorcoach
Free Wifi (where available)
Rooms with private bath or shower
Hotel taxes
All taxes, Fuel, parking, toll fee.
Package excludes:-
International/Domestic Airfare and Visa application.
Flight Ticket
Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses
All Lunch.
Tipping for driver/Guide.
All Calls, Laundry, alcoholic or Non Alcoholic beverages or bottled water used in hotel, items ordered on room service, mini bar etc.
Any departure tax etc.
All others specifically not mentioned in the includes.
Remarks:
Package rate will be calculated according to your group size upon request.
Reservation and bookings of hotel has not been made till further confirmation and payment received from guest.
Itinerary mentioned above is subject to changes according to your flight timings.
Full payment shall be made at least 3 weeks in advance before travelling date, for accommodation and transportation bookings.
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