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JUNE 9­–17, 2019

Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland SPECTACULAR SWITZERLAND , Switzerland Switzerland is one of the world’s most picturesque countries. Here, you will find mountains, lakes, quaint Alpine Villages, fabulous train excursions, delicious meals, friendly people, and a picture-stop at every turn. Provident Travel’s, Herb Reisenfeld will be your host on this eight-day deluxe tour to his favorite destination in the world, which he has visited over 50 times. This exciting land program will allow you to see a variety of places that are the highlights of this very unique, beautiful country. We will stay in Berne for three nights in the heart of Switzerland, and four nights in Zurich at wonderful , where we will be short distances from the exciting places we will visit. Switzerland is a small country, which allows us to easily explore the many highlights. Get ready for fresh mountain air, unbelievable scenery, delicious chocolates and cheeses, woodcarvings, music boxes, Swiss watches, Swiss hospitality, and a variety of exceptional tours, all in one eight-day tour. Our Swiss expert guide is Rolf Stauber, who has been Herb’s friend and Swiss guide for over 30 years. You will love his commentary, assistance, and friendship. Gruyeres, Switzerland

Zurich, Switzerland TOUR HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS

• Deluxe motor coach transportation • Round-trip economy airfare on Delta Air Lines • Round-trip airport transfers • Seven nights’ accommodations: 5-star Bellevue Palace in Berne and the 5-star Zurich Marriott • Sightseeing and attractions as included in itinerary, including tour of Berne; Kleine Scheidegg Mountain rail tour, including lunch; Gruyere/Gstaad; tour of a chocolate factory, with plenty of free, tasty samples; Zurich tour; steamboat cruise on , with Lucerne city tour; rail trip to ; and Black Forest tour • 13 meals—seven breakfasts, two lunches and four dinners, including dinner at Old Swiss House in Lucerne • Hotel luggage handling and taxes • Escorted by Provident Travel’s, Herb Reisenfeld and local Swiss guide, Rolf Stauber ITINERARY

SUNDAY, JUNE 9 | Cincinnati–Zurich windows, the suburban neighborhoods, and Depart for Zurich, Switzerland (dinner and continental the International Soccer Federation (FIFA) headquarters. breakfast in-flight). We will also drive along , with its elegant shops, famous banks, train station, museums, and so MONDAY, JUNE 10 | Zurich-Berne much more. Zurich is a beautiful city with many parks Arrive at and meet our guide. After and a lovely lake area. Dinner this evening will be at collecting our luggage, we’ll begin our Switzerland Die Waid Restaurant, with a beautiful view overlooking Adventure with a tour of the Rhine Falls, then enjoy the city. (B, D) lunch on the way to Berne, Switzerland’s capital. Our home for the next three nights will be the Bellevue FRIDAY, JUNE 14 | Zurich–Lugano Palace, a deluxe, five-star hotel. Located in the heart This morning, we’ll depart for the Zurich train station, of Berne’s medieval center, it is easily accessible to the for our rail excursion to Lugano, in the Italian Cantons of arcaded shopping streets. Founded in 1191 on the River Switzerland. The train route takes us through fantastic Aare, Berne is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has scenery, including the new tunnel. As we exit the tunnel, stately historical towers, 11 magnificent fountains, a clock we are greeted with a splendid view of the , the tower where puppets appear on the hour, and houses, Italian Valley of Switzerland. At , the train will shops, and restaurants connected by long, covered pass by three famous Castles: Grande, Montebello, and promenades. Tonight, enjoy a delicious welcome dinner Sasso Gorbaro. In Lugano, you will find Mediterranean at our hotel. (L, D) ambiance, palm trees, and a sparkling lake. Visit the Old Town with its alleys, shops, and Cathedral of Santa Maria. TUESDAY, JUNE 11 | Berne Make sure you have a cup of Italian gelato! Purchase Depart for Lauterbrunnen, located in the picturesque some wine and cheese for a party on the train back to , where we will board our train for Zurich. (B) Kleine Scheidegg, located at the foot of the Jungfrau Mountain. Lunch is included at the Eigernordwand SATURDAY, JUNE 15 | Lucerne Restaurant. We will see the snow-covered Eiger and At noon, we will depart for the lovely city of Lucerne, Monch mountains, pass lush green Alpine pastures, located on the Vierwaldstattersee, or the “Lake of the raging waterfalls, hikers, skiers, and much more. We Four Cantons.” We will stop at the town of , where will have time for a stop in the beautiful resort town of we will board an original steamboat for a cruise on the Wengen, before returning to Berne in the late afternoon. lake to Lucerne. Lucerne is a wonderful city to visit, with (B, L) its covered bridges and medieval buildings, and located where the lake and mountains come together, including WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 | Berne–Gruyeres/Gstaad Mt. and Mt. . There will be a short city tour This morning, we’ll depart by motor coach through of old Lucerne, including time for shopping, followed by the colorful Simmen Valley and Jaun Pass to the dinner at the Old Swiss House, Herb’s favorite restaurant! medieval mountain village of Gruyeres. Nearby, we will (B, D) visit a chocolate factory and enjoy a sampling of their delicious products, and then visit the charming village of SUNDAY, JUNE 16 | Zurich–Black Forest, Gruyeres. Enjoy lunch at your leisure in the village. Try the This morning, we’ll leave for the Schwartzwald or “Black Swiss dish Raclette, and wonderful berries with Schlag Forest,” located in nearby Germany. Here, located on Lake (whipped cream). In the village, you can visit shops and Titisee, we will find many shops selling cuckoo clocks, the furnished castle. On our return, we’ll stop in the wood carvings, jewelry, and souvenirs. Don’t miss the world-class resort town of Gstaad, where you will find Black Forest Cake. We’ll enjoy a farewell dinner at a unique shops and beautifully decorated flower window local restaurant. (B, D) boxes. Return to Berne in the late afternoon, with the balance of the day at your leisure. (B) MONDAY, JUNE 17 | Zurich–Home This morning, transfer to the Zurich Airport for our THURSDAY, JUNE 13 | Berne–Zurich flights home, as we say farewell to Switzerland—Auf This morning, we’ll travel to Zurich for our four-night stay Wiedersehen! (B) at the five-star Zurich Marriott Hotel. On our arrival, we will have a tour of this lovely city situated on Lake Zurich. We will visit the Fraumunster Church, with the beautiful Included Meals: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner Berne, Switzerland

AIR SCHEDULE PROVIDENT TRAVEL PRICE*

SUNDAY, JUNE 9 Double...... $4,995 Cincinnati to Atlanta (Delta 2825) Single...... $6,295 Depart Cincinnati...... 12:25pm Arrive in Atlanta...... 1:57pm Tour is limited to 18 people. Atlanta to Zurich (Delta 66) Depart Atlanta...... 5:32pm DEPOSIT: $500 per person, due at time of booking Arrive in Zurich...... 8:30am (6/10/19) FINAL PAYMENT: Due by April 5, 2019 MONDAY, JUNE 17 CANCELLATION: Deposit–4/1/19...... $500/person Zurich to New York (Delta 407) Depart Zurich...... 1:40 pm 4/2/19–5/1/19...... $1,000/person Arrive New York...... 4:42pm 5/2/19–Departure...... 100% of package price New York to Cincinnati (Delta 5067) TRAVEL PROTECTION: We strongly recommend Depart New York...... 6:15pm travel protection. Please inquire at time of booking for Arrive Cincinnati...... 8:39pm options and pricing. DOCUMENTATION: All U.S. citizens must present a Air schedule is subject to change. Airfare is included passport valid for at least six months from our return in package prices. If you provide your own airfare and date of June 19, 2019. transfers, deduct $1,150 from the package price. Once air tickets are issued, they are non-refundable. FOR RESERVATIONS AND INFO: LUGGAGE: One piece of checked luggage is permitted, along with a small carry-on bag that will fit Provident Travel above you or beneath your seat on the motor coach. 15 W. Central Parkway; Cincinnati, OH 513-763-3080 | 800-989-8900 ProvidentTravel.com

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