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DAY 1: ZURICH > LUCERNE > MOUNT TITLIS > INTERLAKEN
We leave Zurich at 8.30 a.m. A short drive takes us to the city of Lucerne where we visit the Lion Monument and walk over the 14th-century wooden bridge, time at leisure for shopping and sightseeing. At noon we proceed to the mountain resort of Engelberg. A cable car ride to the summit of Mount Titlis brings you up into the high alpine region with its glaciers and eternal ice, enjoy a magnificent ride in the world's innovative revolving 'ROTAIR' gondola. (Take a warm sweater along).
In the afternoon we cross Brunig Pass to the Bernese Oberland and reach the village Brienz, which is famous for its long tradition of woodcarving. We continue to the holiday resort of Interlaken at the foot of Jungfrau mountain.
Accommodation at the Hotel Interlaken, Interlaken, or similar
DAY 2: INTERLAKEN > BERN > GRUYERES > GENEVA
We leave Interlaken in the morning and drive along beautiful Lake of Thun to the Swiss capital, Bern. The city is attractively set on a steep-sided curve of the River Aare and backed by the majestic Alps. A city tour to the Old Town includes the Clock Tower, Kramgasse, and the 15th century Cathedral of St. Vincent. A drive south takes us to the scenic dairy farmlands, to Gruyeres. A beautiful hilltop town, preserved against time, which could be the magical setting for fairytales with its impressive, medieval Castle. An informative visit to a factory of delicious milk product is a further highlight of our day.
We continue our drive to the Vaud Riviera and reach Geneva, the most cosmopolitan city of Switzerland. Meals: B
Accommodation at the Hotel Ramada Encore, Geneva, or similar
DAY 3: GENEVA > MONTREUX > ZERMATT
We start with a city-tour of Geneva this morning. We will show you the beautiful parks along the lake, the unique town-hall and the European seat of the United Nations. In the late morning we leave Geneva and drive to Lausanne and Montreux. We pass by Chillon Castle, the 13th century fortress made famous by Lord Byron's poem and proceed through the Valais, the valley of the river Rhone with its orchards and vineyards. At Täsch we will board a cogwheel train that takes us to the mountain resort of Zermatt at the foot of the mighty Matterhorn. Meals: B, D
Accommodation at the Hotel Alex, Zermatt, or similar
DAY 4: ZERMATT > NUFENEN PASS > LUGANO
Morning at leisure in Zermatt - admire the quaint old farmhouses and barns in their unique style, do some shopping, relax or take an optional cogwheel train up to Gornergrat for a spectacular view of the surrounding snow-covered peaks. Afternoon board the train to Täsch where our bus is waiting to take us over the breathtaking Nufenen Pass into the Italian speaking part of Switzerland, to the garden city of Lugano. Meals: B
Accommodation at the Hotel De La Paix Lugano, Lugano, or similar
DAY 5: LUGANO > LAKE COMO > MALOJA PASS > ST. MORITZ
We leave Lugano and drive along the scenic road to Gandria where we cross the border into Italy. Along the romantic shores of Lake Como via Menaggio to Chiavenna in the lovely Bregaglia Valley. In Castasegna we re-enter to Switzerland and start our ascent along the thirteen hairpin bends over the Maloja Pass. Passing by crystal blue Lake Sils and Silvaplana we reach the world-renowned alpine resort of St. Moritz. Meals: B, D
Accommodation at the Hotel Steffani, St. Moritz, or similar
DAY 6: ST. MORITZ > CHUR > VADUZ > ZURICH
We leave St. Moritz in the morning and cross the Julier Pass to Chur, the oldest town in Switzerland which has a settlement history of over 5000 years. We continue to the capital of the Principality of Liechtenstein and visit Vaduz its capital. This tiny country with the mighty castle, which is the home of the present Prince and his family, attracts visitors from all over the world. In the afternoon we will return to Zurich through the Toggenburg region with its picturesque farmhouses. Arrival in Zurich at approx. 5 p.m. Meals: B
Accommodation at the Renaissance Zurich Tower, Zurich, or similar
DAY 7: ZURICH > RAPPERSWIL > BOATRIDE ON LAKE OF ZURICH
At 10.00 a.m. our bus will pick you up for a tour that shows you the most interesting sights of Zurich and its surroundings. We start with a city-tour of Zurich. Along the Höhenstrasse that offers spectacular views into the Alps, we drive to Rapperswil, the town of the Roses, where you will see the Rosegarden, the castle and the deer park on the Lindenhof. Return to Zurich by boat approx. 4 p.m. - return to your hotel individually. Dinner on your own. Meals: B
Accommodation at the Renaissance Zurich Tower, Zurich, or similar
DAY 8: ZURICH
Breakfast is served at the hotel. Check-out individually no later than 11 a.m. Meals: B