ACTIVE TRAVEL for Cultural Explorers LAND SMALL GROUP JO URNEY Ma xi mum of 28 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. – 5 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 Day 4 Bern Chillon, a romantic medieval fortress. Transfers (with baggage handling) – Deluxe motor coach transfers during the Day 5 Brienz | Rothorn > From sweet to savory, tempt your palate Land Program. Day 6 Lauterbrunnen | Mürren with chocolate and cheese in Gruyères. Day 7 Gruyères | Vevey > Extensive Meal Program Travel by steam-train up the Brienzer Rothorn, reveling in the breathtaking – 9 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners, Day 8 Montreux | Lavaux including Welcome and Farewell Dinners; Day 9 Zermatt Bernese Alps. tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine Day 10 Vevey > Experience three UNESCO World with dinner. Day 11 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 and Farewell Receptions. – A personal VOX headset to hear your English-speaking guide clearly. – Tipping of guides and drivers. – Complimentary travel mementos. 615-322-3673 vander.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 during a walk around town. guided walks in lieu of bus tours and less UNESCO World Heritage Kandersteg and Lake Oeschinen. plastic waste. Hop on a train to Kandersteg, a quiet holiday 1. Old City of Berne Social Impact | Ongoing initiatives to resort and a paradise for nature lovers. 2. Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch support local businesses that employ and Embark a gondola for a ride up to the benefit people in the community. Curating Oeschinensee and revel in views made 3. Lavaux, Vineyard Terraces meaningful experiences by staying in sweeter by bucolic landscapes below. intimately sized locales instead of cities Stretch your legs during a gentle hike to affected by overtourism. Lake Oeschinen, host to breathtaking blue Economic Impact | Community-based waters and captivating reflections. tourism using expert local guides and Bern. Tall sandstone façades adorn lovable lecturers, plus program scheduling during Bern. Highlights include a charming old town quieter, “shoulder seasons.” with Renaissance fountains, Einstein House, the astronomical clock and Bern Cathedral, Switzerland’s tallest cathedral. AHI Travel Expertise Brienz and Rothorn. Journey to Brienz, | renowned for its traditional wood carvings. Passenger Service Representative Helps with everything from arranging flights Board a steam-powered train and ride to the to fulfilling special requests. summit of Brienzer Rothorn where stunning mountain vistas await. Cap off the day with a Travel Director | Manages all details relaxing cruise on Lake Brienz to Interlaken. to ensure a memorable trip. Lauterbrunnen and Mürren. Following a Travel information | Prepares you fully scenic train journey to Lauterbrunnen, take a for your journey. cable car to Grütschalp. Stretch your legs Expert local guides and lecturers | along a gentle trail to Winteregg and Mürren. Provide friendly, knowledgeable service and On a clear day, witness the iconic imposing Vevey-Lavaux vineyards share their passion for their country. trio — the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau peaks. Descend by cable car from Mürren, enjoying the majestic emerald landscapes. Gruyères and Vevey. Begin the day by Let us arrange your flights! transiting the high Jaun mountain pass. AHI FlexAir | Our personalized Visit a dairy farm and taste decadent, hand - air program features transfers, assistance made cheese. In medieval Gruyères, visit a and flexibility. chocolate factory to sample the premium confectionery. Then continue to Vevey, tucked along the shores of Lake Geneva. Montreux and Lavaux. The lakeside town DATES & PRICES of Montreux has charmed artists, musicians and literati for centuries. Delight in a cruise June 1-11, 2021 on Lake Geneva and visit the 13th-century Château de Chillon, a medieval castle. From Price $4,245 Journey to the fertile Lavaux vineyard region, where stone walls form a patchwork of Special Savings $250 picturesque terraces. Learn about the Harder Kulm region’s viniculture, visit a winery and Special Price $3,995 enjoy a wine tasting and lunch. Accommodations VAT is an additional $295 per person. Zermatt. Journey to Zermatt, an alluring resort town snuggled against a mountain Hotel Carlton-Europe All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on 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 panoramas of the mighty Matterhorn, Single accommodations are an additional $795 (limited availability). glaciers, waterfalls and mountain flora. The information in this flier is correct at the time of printing. Please visit our website to ensure that you receive the most current information. 2021 - 1.