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BEST OF SWITZERLAND 9 Days 2 Countries 10 Cities GET A SLICE OF SWITZERLAND ON THIS BREATHTAKING TRIP, GUIDING YOU SEAMLESSLY THROUGH MOUNTAINOUS LANDSCAPES, SERENE LAKES AND PICTURESQUE TOWNS.
THE ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrive Zurich
Welcome to the sophisticated Swiss city of Zurich - a flawless blend of fascinating heritage and modern spirit. Meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception and orientation in this beautiful lakeside setting.
Hotel - Mövenpick Regensdorf Included Meals - Welcome Reception
Day 2 Zurich – Bern – Lake Geneva (Montreux)
We leave the bright lights of Zurich behind and stop in Bern with its Old Town, admiring its medieval streets, ornate fountains and arcaded walkways. Journeying to Lake Geneva, we arrive in the resort town of Montreux, set against the pristine backdrop of snow-covered peaks and vineyards. After lunch, consider joining an Optional Experience to cruise Lake Geneva, including a visit to the Charlie Chaplin museum in his former estate, Manoir de Ban.
Hotel - Eurotel Included Meals - Breakfast
Day 3 Lake Geneva (Montreux) – Chillon – Zermatt (2 Nights)
This morning, we visit Chillon Castle, immortalised by Lord Byron's 'Prisoner of Chillon'. For nearly four centuries, this water fortress was the residence of the Counts of Savoy and an important stop for traders. Our next stop is the 15th- century vineyards of Cave Champ de Clos in Chexbres, a UNESCO world heritage site where we'll 'Connect With Locals' over a 'Be My Guest' lunch. Continue your journey to the resort town of Zermatt, set against the backdrop of the snow- capped Matterhorn.
Hotel - Mirabeau/Ambassador Included Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest
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Day 4 Zermatt Free Day
Spend the day soaking up the crisp mountain air and panoramic alpine vistas. You have a full day on your own to explore the town, or simply relax in beautiful surrounds. Consider an Optional Experience to the Klein Matterhorn for the most spectacular mountain views or explore the heritage of what was once a remote mountain village.
Included Meals - Breakfast
Day 5 Zermatt – Baveno Free Time
Departing Switzerland, we travel to the lakeside town of Baveno on Italy's Lake Maggiore. Spend the rest of the day indulging in the laid-back lakeside atmosphere or consider joining an Optional Experience to Isola Bella, one of the lake's Borromean islands, with its palazzo and exquisite gardens.
Hotel - Simplon Included Meals - Breakfast
Day 6 Baveno – St. Moritz
We travel through the scenic Italian countryside, crossing the Swiss border into the scenic Upper Engadine Valley. We stop in the fortified town of Tirano, where we will board our train and wind our way through scenic landscapes en route to the stylish resort town of St. Moritz. This evening, enjoy dinner with your fellow travellers.
Hotel - Reine Victoria Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 St. Moritz – Lucerne Orientation and Free Time (2 Nights)
Journeying through lush green landscapes, past Lake Zurich, we arrive in lakeside Lucerne. Pay tribute to the brave Swiss Guards, who lost their lives defending King Louis XVI at the Lion Monument, and cross the iconic wooden Chapel Bridge before strolling past the city's colourful façades. Consider joining a cruise on the tranquil lake waters and then ride the world's first CabriO cable car to the top of Mount Stanserhorn.
Hotel - Grand Europe Included Meals - Breakfast
Day 8 Brienz and Interlaken Excursion
We travel to Interlaken at the heart of Switzerland, which lies in the shadow of the Jungfrau Mountain. Stopping in the village of Brienz en route, we'll 'Dive Into Culture' and gain insights into the centuries-old tradition of wood carving for which this village is so famous. Spend some time on your own and enjoy superb views of the peaks of the Bernese Oberland. This evening, we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with our fellow travellers and Travel Director toasting the highlights of Switzerland we've enjoyed along the way.
Included Meals - Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day 9 Lucerne – Depart Zurich
As our journey through the Best of Switzerland comes to an end, we bid our newfound friends a fond farewell. A transfer is available to Zurich airport. Conditions apply.
Included Meals - Breakfast
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ABOUT THIS TRIP
What’s included . 8 NIGHTS Accommodation . 12 MEALS 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch (Be My Guest), 3 dinners . ON-TRIP TRANSPORT Land transportation included. Where applicable, Intra-air between cities are not included.
The Trafalgar difference . CONNECT WITH LOCALS Explore centuries of wine tradition at the 15th-century terraced vineyards of the Lavaux, a UNESCO world heritage site since 2007, during an unforgettable 'Be My Guest' lunch in charming Chexbres. (Day 3) . DIVE INTO CULTURE Explore the wood-carving heritage of Switzerland's picture-perfect lakeside town of Brienz. (Day 8) . STAYS WITH STORIES Enjoy the elegance of yesteryear and sweeping lake vistas at the Grand Hotel Europe in Lucerne, where warm Swiss hospitality and a grand past span over a century. (Day 7)
Sightseeing highlights . ORIENTATION of Zurich and Lucerne . VIEW the Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument in Lucerne, the Jungfrau and Matterhorn mountains (weather permitting), Lake Maggiore and Lake Como . VISIT Bern, Chillon Castle, Montreux, Zermatt, St. Moritz, Interlaken and Brienz
Travel highlights Specific transfer information can be found here: Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys) Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted All porterage and restaurant gratuities An expert Travel Director and professional Driver Handcrafted Highlights Daily breakfast and up to half your evening meals The services of a Trafalgar Local Host if you stay at Trafalgar's recommended London hotel Optional Experiences and free time Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras All hotel tips, charges and local taxes VIP entry to many sights