Guided E-Bike Tour Lakes Route 5 days / 4 nights Lake Geneva to Lake Zurich

Guided E-Bike Tour Lake Geneva to Lake Zurich This guided tour combines the most beautiful lakes and brings together some of the superlative landscapes of . The cycling is moderate and we will have enough time to explore the villages along our tour.  8 Swiss lakes  Pretty picture-book chalets  Charming Swiss cities  Breath-taking mountain ranges

Package price : Date / Rates 2014 Basic price in a Single room Small group surcharge double room supplement (2-5 Paxs) Price per person CHF CHF CHF 9-13 June 30 June - 4 July 1300 160 650 18-22 August Services Including :  accommodation and meals as noted (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)  English-speaking bike guide (5 days)  E-Bike rental (5 days)  tips to porters and drivers  luggage transport and Service bus (5 days)

Services Excluding : International airfare train transfer from Zurich city to airport (very easy and inexpensive) meals not noted on itinerary all drinks travel insurance optional tipping to tour guide

Travel Programme Monday Welcome to Switzerland / Montreux – Gruyeres Approx. 45 Km / 28 miles "Bienvenue" in Switzerland - your cycling adventure in pure nature and along beautiful lakes starts at the shore of Lake Geneva. The «La Côte» region extends from Morges to Nyon. the hilly landscape between the Jura and lake is one of the biggest wine-growing areas in Switzerland. Particularly between Aubonne and Rolle there are many typical wine-grower villages, such as Féchy. The town of Montreux nestles in a sheltered Lake Geneva bay, surrounded by vineyards and against the breathtaking backdrop of snow-covered Alps. Because of the exceptionally mild climate Montreux is called the capital of the Vaud Riviera. Plants associated with the Mediterranean, such as pines, cypresses and palm trees grow here. Charlie Chaplin, Freddie Mercury and several other famous people of world-renown lived and continue to live on the Vaud Riviera. Meet your tour guide and get prepared for the adventure. Briefing and short introduction ride on your e-Bike. Leaving sparkling Lake Geneva behind your ride takes the old Cheese Route to Gruyeres. This pretty village perched on its hill attracts thousands of tourists every year who all fall prey to its medieval charms. B,D, Hotel Des Chevaliers

Tuesday Guyeres – Boltigen Approx. 64 Km / 40 miles The clanking of cow bells will be your constant companion on this stretch. This is dairying country at its best. B,D, Hotel Simmental

Wednesday Boltigen – Iseltwald Approx. 73 Km / 46 miles Lake Thun and Lake Brienz are framed by the snowy peaks of the Bernese Aps - a panorama that doesn't get better than this B,D, Hotel Du Lac

Thursday Iseltwald – Lucerne Approx. 59 Km / 37 miles The Brünig Pass is an exciting challenge for some, a steep obstacle for others. Just as long as you know that the cable car at Meiringen can whisk you up to Hasliberg and from there it is pretty much a downhill ride all the way - along Lake Lungern and Lake to the shores of . Lucerne, the gateway to central Switzerland, sited on Lake Lucerne, is embedded within an impressive mountainous panorama. Thanks to its attractions, its souvenir and watch shops, the beautiful lakeside setting and the nearby excursion mountains of the Rigi, Pilatus and , the town is a destination for many travellers on their journey through central Switzerland. B, L, hotel Ambassador/De la paix in Lucerne

Friday Lucerne – Pfaffikon Approx. 55 Km / 30 miles First we take a boat ride and discover the beauties of the lake Lucerne before we bike from Brunnen via Oberiberg and Ybrig to Einsiedeln. The Rothenthurm high moorland is a precious tract of open countryside. After the busy world of pilgrims in Einsiedeln is the most important place of pilgrimage dedicated to the Virgin Mary in Switzerland. The high valley of Einsiedeln located in the heart of Central Switzerland is characterised by moors and Lake Sihl, the biggest reservoir in Switzerland in terms of area. From Lake Sihl it's down valley to the shores of Lake Zurich where we get to Pfäffikon from where we travel to Zurich - our final destination of our trip.

SUBJECT TO PROGRAMME AND HOTEL CHANGES! E-Biking times can vary depending on the weather and travel group.

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