Switzerland

Switzerland 7 nights/8 days

 

Day 1 – Geneva

Arrive at Geneva airport. Check in to hotel.  You can get around Geneva, – Geneva’s most famous monument, Jet d’Eau, is the world’s tallest water fountain and provides a constant landmark for exploring the city. Overnight in Geneva.

 

Day 2 – Geneva / Montreux

Today  take train to Montreux. Montreux is a resort town on the eastern end of Lake Geneva. The long, flower-bordered lake promenade which links Vevey and Montreux going all the way to Chillon Castle is simply asking to be strolled along. You can visit Chillon Castle. Overnight at Montreux.

 

Day 3 – Zermatt – Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

This morning leave Montreux for the car free resort of Zermatt on the foothills of the majestic Matterhorn by train. Visit the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (3,883 metres above sea level) the highest sightseeing point in Europe, which is accessible by cableway. The exciting tour from Zermatt to the Matterhorn takes about 40 minutes. You’ll find snow 365 days a year & it offers a breathtaking 360 panoramic view of the Swiss, Italian and French Alps with a total of 38 four-thousand-metre peaks. Overnight in Zermatt.

 

Day 4 – Interlaken

Depart for Interlaken – a city with spectacular scenery. Day at leisure to explore Interlaken’s Hoheweg- an inviting 700 meter long boulevard with hotels, cosy cafes, fashion boutiques, watch and jewellery stores. As dusk draws near, admire the mountains by taking an optional dinner cruise on Lake Brienz (May to Aug only). Overnight in Interlaken.

 

Day 5 – Interlaken – Jungfraujoch

Depart on an excursion from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch- Top of Europe. This memorable train trip from Interlaken Ost takes you via Lauterbrunnen and Wengen to the Kleine Scheidegg, at the foot of the famous Eiger North Wall. Then ascend by the Jungfrau Railway to the magnificent mountain world of eternal ice and snow, Jungfraujoch-at 3454mts, the highest railway station in Europe. Visit the Ice Palace and Sphinx Terraces offering breathtaking views of the Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in the Alps. Overnight in Interlaken.

 

Day 6 – Lucerne

The day starts with a memorable rail trip by the GoldenPass Line from Interlaken to the city of lights- Lucerne (panoramic coach seats in 1st class only). Day at leisure to visit the Swiss Transport Museum, the IMAX Theatre or the Lion Monument on your own. Overnight in Lucerne.

 

Day 7 – Lucerne – Mt. Titlis

A memorable experience awaits you as you depart on an excursion to the glacier paradise of Mount Titlis. Ascend in the world’s first revolving gondola ROTAIR, ride the spectacular ice flyer chairlift and see the ice grotto. Overnight in Lucerne.

 

Day 8 – Departure from Lucerne

This morning depart to a Swiss border or airport for your onward or return journey.