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ACTIVE TRAVEL for Cultural Explorers LAND SMALL GROUP JO URNEY Ma xi mum of 24 Travele rs Majestic Switzerland Interlaken | Vevey Inspiring Moments > Journey by train, bus, boat and foot to witness and explore Switzerland’s spectacular Alpine scenery. > Feast your eyes on the soul-stirring landscapes of the Bernese Oberland. INCLUDED FEATURES > Surround yourself in the unspoiled natural Accommodations (with baggage handling) Itinerary wonders of the Lauterbrunnen Valley. – 4 nights in Interlaken, Switzerland, at the Day 1 Depart gateway city > Sip light, crisp wine at a vineyard in first-class Carlton-Europe. Day 2 Arrive in Zürich and transfer Lavaux, one of the world’s most – 4 nights in Vevey at the first-class Astra to hotel in Interlaken celebrated and captivating wine regions. Hotel Vevey. Day 3 Kandersteg | Oeschinensee > Cruise on Lake Geneva to Château de Chillon, a romantic medieval fortress. Transfers (with baggage handling) Day 4 Brienz | Rothorn > – Deluxe motor coach transfers during the Day 5 Lauterbrunnen | Mürren From sweet to savory, tempt your palate Land Program. with chocolate and cheese in Gruyères. Day 6 Gruyères | Vevey > Travel by steam-train up the Brienzer Extensive Meal Program Day 7 Montreux | Lavaux Rothorn, reveling in the breathtaking – 9 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners, Day 8 Zermatt including Welcome and Farewell Dinners; Bernese Alps. tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine Day 9 Vevey > Experience three UNESCO World with dinner. Day 10 Transfer to Geneva airport Heritage sites. and depart for gateway city Your One-of-a-Kind Journey Lake Brienz – Discovery excursions highlight the local Flights and transfers included for AHI FlexAir participants. culture, heritage and history. Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. – Expert-led Enrichment programs Activity Level: Active programs are designed for people enhance your insight into the region. who are in good health and can comfortably participate in a demanding daily schedule of physical activities. – AHI Sustainability Promise: We strive to make a positive, purposeful impact in the communities we visit. – AHI Connects: Local immersion. – Free time to pursue your own interests. – Custom Swiss rail pass. Alumni C amp us Abroad® – Welcome Reception to mingle with fellow travelers. – A personal VOX headset to hear your English-speaking guide clearly. – Tipping of guides and drivers. – Complimentary travel mementos. 888-605-5500 mizcol.ahitravel.com MAJESTIC SWITZERLAND Discovery Enrichment AHI Sustainability Promise AHI Connects: Swiss Culture. > Mountain Climbing We strive to make a positive, purposeful Enjoy delicious cuisine while a folkloric group impact in the communities we visit, > provides entertainment. Listen to Swiss folk Swiss Icons whenever possible. songs and the Alpenhorn, an instrument > Swiss Wine Environmental Impact | Thoughtful traditionally used by Swiss herdsmen. choices to minimize our environmental Interlaken. Begin your discovery of lovely footprint: eco-friendly transportation, Interlaken on a walking tour. This fabled guided walks in lieu of bus tours and less resort town, located between the crystal UNESCO World Heritage plastic waste. clear Thun and Brienz lakes, is the perfect 1. Old City of Berne Social Impact | Ongoing initiatives to gateway for exploring the region. 2. Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch support local businesses that employ and Kandersteg and Lake Oeschinen. benefit people in the community. Curating Hop on a train to Kandersteg, a quiet holiday 3. Lavaux, Vineyard Terraces meaningful experiences by staying in resort and a paradise for nature lovers. intimately sized locales instead of cities Embark a gondola for a ride up to the affected by overtourism. Oeschinensee and revel in views made Economic Impact | Community-based sweeter by bucolic landscapes below. tourism using expert local guides and Stretch your legs during a gentle hike to lecturers, plus program scheduling during Lake Oeschinen, host to breathtaking blue quieter, “shoulder seasons.” waters and captivating reflections. Brienz and Rothorn. Journey to Brienz, renowned for its traditional wood carvings. Board a steam-powered train and ride to the AHI Travel Expertise summit of Brienzer Rothorn where stunning Passenger Service Representative | mountain vistas await. Cap off the day with a Helps with everything from arranging flights relaxing cruise on Lake Brienz to Interlaken. to fulfilling special requests. Lauterbrunnen and Mürren. Following a Travel Director | Manages all details scenic train journey to Lauterbrunnen, take a to ensure a memorable trip. cable car to Grütschalp. Stretch your legs Travel information | Prepares you fully along a gentle trail to Winteregg and Mürren. for your journey. On a clear day, witness the iconic imposing Expert local guides and lecturers | trio — the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau peaks. Provide friendly, knowledgeable service and Descend by cable car from Mürren, Vevey-Lavaux vineyards share their passion for their country. enjoying the majestic emerald landscapes. Gruyères and Vevey. Depart Interlaken for Vevey via Gruyères. Stop at a dairy farm for a demonstration on making handmade Let us arrange your flights! cheese and a tasting. In medieval Gruyères, AHI FlexAir | Our personalized visit a chocolate factory to learn the history air program features transfers, assistance of how chocolate came to Europe and how and flexibility. the raw ingredients are turned into delicious concoctions. We will also enjoy a tasting of the premium confectionery. Continue to Vevey, tucked along Lake Geneva. DATES & PRICES Montreux and Lavaux. The lakeside town of Montreux has charmed artists, musicians July 13-22, 2022 and literati for centuries. Delight in a cruise on Lake Geneva and visit the 13th-century From Price $4,445 Château de Chillon, a medieval castle. Journey to the fertile Lavaux vineyard region, Special Savings $250 where stone walls form a patchwork of Harder Kulm picturesque terraces. Learn about the region’s viniculture, visit a winery and Special Price $4,195 enjoy a wine tasting and lunch. Accommodations VAT is an additional $295 per person. Zermatt. Journey to Zermatt, an alluring Hotel Carlton-Europe All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on resort town snuggled against a mountain double occupancy and do not include air transportation backdrop. Guests have the option to ride the Astra Hotel Vevey costs (unless otherwise stated). cog railway to the Gornergrat to see glorious Single accommodations are an additional $695 (limited availability). panoramas of the mighty Matterhorn, The information in this flier is correct glaciers, waterfalls and mountain flora. at the time of printing. Please visit our website to ensure that you receive the most current information. 2022 - 2.