Day 01: Geneva / Lausanne / Montreux
Arrive and transfer to Geneva, Lausanne or Montreux. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in your chosen town.
Day 02: Geneva / Lausanne / Montreux
Today you have the time to explore your chosen town at leisure. If in Geneva, you can visit all the international organizations housed there. If you have chosen Lausanne do not forget to visit the Olympic Museum and stroll along the beautiful lake promenade. For those staying in Montreux, visit the beautiful Chillon Castle or take the time to visit the neighbouring village of Gruyeres. Overnight stay in your chosen town.
Day 03: Zermatt
This morning leave Geneva region for the car free resort of Zermatt on the foothills of the majestic Matterhorn by train. Visit the Gornergrat (Optional). Overnight stay in Zermatt.
Day 04: Interlaken
Depart for Interlaken - a mecca for visitors who never have enough of its 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. Overnight stay in Interlaken.
Day 05: 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 stay in Interlaken.
Day 06: 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 stay in Lucerne.
Day 07: Lucerne - Mt. Pilatus
Board the cruise from Lake Lucerne to Alpnachstad, then up to Pilatus by the steepest cogwheel railway in the world (from mid May to mid November). During winter you take the bus from Lucerne to Kriens and further a panoramic gondola from Kriens to Pilatus. Overnight stay in Lucerne.
Day 08: End of tour
This morning depart to a Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland on your own. |