| Trip Itinerary |
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| DAY 1 USA - Zurich |
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VIP Door-to-Door Transfer
to your local airport for your
overnight flight to Zurich. |
| DAY 2 Arrive Zurich |
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On arrival at Zurich Airport,
your airport shuttle service
leaves for the tour hotel at
09:30, 12:00 & 14:30. This
evening, join your Tour
Director and fellow travelers
for a Welcome Drink. Dinner Included |
| DAY 3 Zurich - Liechtenstein - St. Moritz |
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Enjoy a morning stop on
the shores of Lake Constance
before continuing on to the
Principality of Liechtenstein,
a tiny alpine country famous
for its postage stamps. We then
journey further into the heart
of the Swiss Alps, a region
considered by many to be the
most beautiful in the world.
Cross the Julier Pass, used since
Roman times, on our way to
the world famous resort of St.
Moritz for two leisurely nights. Breakfast and Dinner Included |
| DAY 4 St. Moritz |
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A full day at leisure to relax in
this world famous ski resort
or perhaps take an optional
excursion by train over the
Bernina Pass. Breakfast Included |
| DAY 5 St. Moritz - Glacier Express - Zermatt |
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Today enjoy a highlight of your
tour as we take our seats on
board the famous Glacier Express
Train. Passing roaring waterfalls
and glacial ice fields; this once
in a lifetime journey crosses 291
bridges and passes through 91
tunnels. Marvel at the unspoiled
natural beauty of the dense
forests, peaks capped with
eternal snow and centuriesold
villages in the very
heart of Switzerland. Enjoy
a relaxing lunch on board
before reaching Zermatt, our
home for the next two nights.
Breakfast and Lunch Included |
| DAY 6 Zermatt |
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in this car-free Swiss resort
situated beneath the stunning
Matterhorn. Surrounded
by a dozen peaks over
13,000-ft. high, memories
of this beautiful village will
last forever. This evening,
enjoy the freedom of your
Dine-Around program and
choose from a selection of
restaurants recommended by
your Tour Director. Breakfast and Dine-Around Dinner Included |
| DAY 7 Zermatt - Geneva |
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This morning we drive through
the vineyards and apricot groves
of the lower Rhone Valley to Montreux, with its palm trees,
shimmering lake, and backdrop
of snowcapped mountains. This
afternoon, stop at Chillon Castle
for an included visit of this 12th century
fortress immortalized
by the poet Lord Byron. With
its moat, dungeons, Great
Banqueting Hall and Knights’
Hall, this is a perfect example
of a European medieval castle.
Later, we journey along the pretty
shore of Lake Geneva to the
French speaking city of Geneva,
our home for two leisurely nights. Breakfast and Dinner Included |
| DAY 8 Geneva (Lake Geneva & Chamonix) |
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Today we begin with an
orientation sightseeing tour of
this international city, home to
the United Nations; we see the
Reformation Monument and
the Jet D’Eau fountain. Later,
cross into France and head to
Chamonix in the shadows of
Mont Blanc, Europe’s tallest
mountain, dotted with fine ski
resorts, before returning to
Geneva for an afternoon and
evening at leisure. Breakfast Included |
| DAY 9 Geneva - Interlaken - Lucerne |
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Around the lake and past the Olympic city of Lausanne, our route takes us to the Swiss capital of Bern to see the famous bears. Continue to the lakeside resort of Interlaken in the heart of the Bernese Oberland. We then pause in the pretty waterside town of Brienz, famed for its woodcarving, with a chance to shop for music boxes. We continue north over the Brunig Pass to medieval Lucerne to visit the impressive Swiss Lion Monument and the mural decorated wooden bridge. Enjoy two relaxing nights in one of Switzerland’s most beautiful cities. Breakfast Included |
| DAY 10 Lucerne |
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last minute shopping for Swiss
watches, chocolate, or even to
take a hike in the Alps! Spoil
yourself with one last delicious
“cake and coffee” or take an
optional trip to Mt. Stanserhorn.
Tonight, enjoy your Highlight
Farewell Dinner in a local
restaurant in Lucerne’s Old
Town. Breakfast and Highlight Dinner Included |
| DAY 11 Lucerne -Zurrich - USA |
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We bid farewell to Switzerland.
Departure transfers arrive at
Zurich Airport at 08:00 & 10:00. Breakfast Included |
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