Switzerland 12-Day Tour (2024 Tour)
Tour Highlights
| ★ | Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland. Zurich is among the world’s largest financial center and home To many financial institutions and banking companies |
| ★ | Stanserhorn is a mountain of 1850 meters, it offers panoramic view of the Alps |
| ★ | Lugano: lies on Lake Lugano, surrounded by mountains. A cosmopolitan city with southern European Charm |
| ★ | Zermatt lies at the upper end of Mattertal at an elevation of 5,310 ft. Zermatt is famed as a Mountaineering and ski resort of the Swiss Alps |
| ★ | Chamonix is located in the Valley of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, one of the most popular ski resorts in France |
| ★ | Geneva, a global city with numerous international organizations |
| ★ | Monteau is a town on the shoreline of Lake Geneva. It hosts many international cultural events |
| ★ | Bern: The capital of Switzerland and well-preserved medieval town. A UNESCO World Heritage Site |
| ★ | Interlaken, a small town located between lakes, a perfect year-round vacation destination |
| ★ | Lucerne located at the north end of Lake Lucerne, a medieval town with narrow cobblestone streets, covered bridge just like a story-book images |
| ★ | Lake Lucerne cruise |
| ★ | Bernina Express is a train connecting Chur in Switzerland and Tirano in Italy by crossing the Swiss Engadin Alps. The train also runs along the World Heritage Site known as the Rhaetian Railway in The Albula/Bernina Landscapes |
| ★ | Glacier Express runs from Zermatt and St. Moritz via Andermatt in the central Swiss Alps. The Glacier Express is known as the slowest express train in the world. It is one of the most impressive Train ride with magnificent views |
| ★ | Sample traditional Swiss Fondue with show |
| ★ | Provide one bottle of mineral water per person per day on the coach |
| ★ | Provide headset service for 15 and more guests per group |
Itinerary
Day 1
USA / Zurich, Switzerland
<Itinerary>
Today, we will take overnight flight to Zurich－the largest city in Switzerland, arrive the next day.
Day 2
Zurich-52km-Rhein Falls-52km-Zurich
<Itinerary>
Upon arrival, transfer to ◎Rhine Falls, about 1300 km long.
★Boat excursion to view spectacular falls
Zurich City Tour:
◎Bahnhofplaz, great place for shopping. There are many luxury stores from watches to fashion boutiques
◎Lake Zurich is not far from Bahnhofplaz; you can take a walk and relax a little bit
<Dinner> Western Cuisine, 3 courses at hotel
<Hotel> Hyatt Place Hotel Zurich Airport or similar
Day 3
Zurich-67km-Stanserhorn-179km-Lugano -25km-Lugano
<Itinerary>
After breakfast, depart for Stanserhorn, ★ We will take vintage funicular first, then take double-decker cable car to the top of Mt. Stanserhorn, you will enjoy panorama view.
★Lake Lugano Cruise excursion
<Breakfast> Buffet at hotel
<Dinner> Western Cuisine, 3 courses at hotel
<Hotel> De La Paix Hotel Lugano or similar
Day 4
<Itinerary>
◎Bellinzona, the fortifications are among the most important examples of medieval defensive architecture in the Alps and have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site
★Bernina Express train to St. Moritz. As you ride along the Bernina Pass, you will enjoy plenty of amazing alpine views.
<Breakfast> Buffet at hotel
<Dinner> Western Cuisine, 3 courses at hote
<Hotel> Steffani Hotel St Moritz or similar
Day 5
St. Moritz (Glacier Express second-class seating)-Andermatt-120km-Zermatt
<Itinerary>
★Take Glacier Express to Zermatt via Abula Pass. This is the most beautiful railway in the world, enjoy your lunch with spectacular snow-capped Alpine scenery and mountain gorges.
★Take Glacier Express from Tasch to Zermatt
<Breakfast> Buffet at hotel
<Lunch> Set menu on Glacier Express
<Dinner> Western Cuisine, 3 courses at hotel
<Hotel> Ambassador Hotel Zerrmatt or similar
Day 6
Zermatt
<Itinerary>
Zermatt is located at the Valais, Switzerland, at an elevation of 1,620 meters. It is a popular mountaineering & ski resort town of the Swiss Alps.
★Take cogwheel train to Gornergrat for spectacular view of Mt. Zermatt.
(Mt. Zermatt is high altitude area, please consult with your doctor if you need medication or not before you leave US)
<Breakfast>Buffet at hotel
<Dinner> Western Cuisine, 3 courses at hotel
<Hotel> Ambassador Hotel Zermatt or similar
Day 7
Zermatt-149km-Chamonix, France
<Itinerary>
After breakfast, depart for Chamonix, located in the south-east of France. Upon arrival, travel by train first to Tasch, then to Chamonix by coach. We will take ★cable car to Mt. Blanc via Plan de l'Aiguille and Aiguille du Midi. Both ascending and descending offer stunning view of Alpine meadows, cliff rocks and snow. (If weather not permitting, we will replace to Montenvers train or Le Brevent cable car)
(Chamonix is high altitude area, please consult with your doctor if you need medication or not before you leave US)
<Breakfast>Buffet at hotel
<Dinner> Western Cuisine,3 courses at hotel
<Hotel>Wanderlust Hotel Chamonix or similar
Day 8
Chamonix-82km-Geneve-94km-Montreux
<Itinerary>
Genève City Tour:
◎University of Geneva
◎Headquarter of Europe’s United Nations
Lavaux Vineyard Terraces, about 30 km from Vevey-Montreux to Lausanne, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
★Take Lavaus Express (small train) to explore this unique vineyard
<Breakfast> Buffet at hotel
<Dinner> Western Cuisine, 3 courses
<Hotel> Eurohotel Montreux or similar
Day 9
Montreux-92km-Bern-56km-Interlaken-20km
<Itinerary>
Montreux City Tour:
★Chillon Castle, which made popular by Lord Byron, who wrote the poem “The Prisoner of Chillon”
Bern City Tour:
◎ Old Town Hall
◎ the Cathedral
◎ Clock Tower
◎ Bear Park
<Breakfast> Buffet at hotel
<Dinner> Western Cuisine 3 courses at hotel
<Hotel> Metropole Hotel Interlaken or similar
Day 10
Interlaken-73km-Lucerne
<Itinerary>
★Take cog rail train and climb up to Sphinx—the highest railway station in Europe. At the top of Europe, you will be amazed by Jungfraujoch, spectacular views of the Swiss Alps & Aletsch Glacier. We will have lunch here while enjoying magnificent view. ★Walk around Ice Palace, you will have unique experience.
(This is high altitude area, please consult with your doctor if you need medication or not before you leave US)
<Breakfast> Buffet at hotel
<Lunch> Set menu
<Dinner> Fondue with show
<Hotel> Radisson Blu Hotel Lucerne or similar
Day 11
Lucerne-67km-Zurich
<Itinerary>
Morning is at leisure
★Lake Lucerne Boat Excursion
<Breakfast> Buffet at hotel
<Dinner> Western Cuisine, 3 courses at hotel
<Hotel> Hyatt Place Hotel Zurich Airport or similar
Day 12
Zurich /USA
<Itinerary>
Today, transfer to airport for homebound flight to US and ends this unforgettable journey.
<Breakfast> Buffet at hotel
★Entrance Fee & Transportation Included ◎Photo-Stop
Pricing
Departure Date
22
APR
2024
| Adult: $4,899 |
| Child: $3,899 |
| Single Supplement: $1,200 |
Departure Date
22
MAY
2024
| Adult: $4,899 |
| Child: $3,899 |
| Single Supplement: $1,200 |
Departure Date
26
JUN
2024
| Adult: $5,099 |
| Child: $4,099 |
| Single Supplement: $1,300 |
Departure Date
10
JUL
2024
| Adult: $5,199 |
| Child: $4,199 |
| Single Supplement: $1,400 |
Departure Date
28
AUG
2024
| Adult: $5,099 |
| Child: $4,099 |
| Single Supplement: $1,300 |
Departure Date
11
SEPT
2024
| Adult: $4,999 |
| Child: $3,999 |
| Single Supplement: $1,200 |
Departure Date
02
OCT
2024
| Adult: $4,899 |
| Child: $3,999 |
| Single Supplement: $1,200 |
Tour Fare exclude: Airfare, Personal expense, any expense not included in our itinerary, Tips (Tour Leader, Bus Driver, Tour Guide: Euro 12.00 per day), Visa Fee. Travel Insurance(If full payment paid 60 days prior to departure date, we offer travel medical insurance for US residents only)
**Registration and reservation must also pay a deposit of USD $500 per person(Once the group is confirmed, the deposit becomes non-refundable, it can be used for future credit for tour group
** If you purchase air ticket on your own, your arrival time to the first destination and your departure time from last destination to U.S. must be the same as our group. If not the same, you must arrange your own transportation to meet group and to aiport on the last day **
** Cancellations will only be accepted in writing; cancellation penalty is as following:
120 days prior to departure: US$100 per person
119 days to 60 days prior to departure: US$200 per person
59 days to 30 days prior to departure: 35% of total tour fare
29 days to 15 days prior to departure: 50% of total tour fare
14 days to 3 days prior to departure: 80% of total tour fare
2 days or less prior to departure and/or cancelled during the touring period: 100% of cost
(Tour fare is Non-Transferable to other names and/or other services)
For any train tickets, ferry tickets and admission reserved, if you cancel, we will check with local suppliers for cancellation penalty
For Airline tickets that is purchased and issued, if you cancel, airfare is Non-Refundable and Non-Transferable, we will check with airline for cancellation penalty
Hotel Twin Room Cancellation Policy: If your roommate cancelled, the share with party will occupy a single room, the cancelled party is responsible for single supplement incurred
The above term and policy will not apply to any special tours and/or customized tours, all special tours and customized tours will base on its own term and conditions
Notes:
*Tour fare is per person in double occupancy
*Child Fee: 2-11 years old share bed with parents, otherwise will be count as adult fare
* Single supplement is for one person occupying one single room with one bed
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