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| PACKAGE OVERVIEW |
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| Wander through archetypal Swiss towns with their colonial structures and cosy cafes, stroll down the boulevard in Interlaken, savour a meal at Schilthorn's revolving restaurant, enjoy the car free environs of Zermatt and explore the famed towns of Chur and Lucerne. An enriching experience awaits you on this journey into the heart of Switzerland's glacial regions... |
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 Swiss card with 5 transfers in 2nd class
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2 nights accommodation in Interlaken
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1 night accommodation in Zermatt
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1 night accommodation in Chur
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2 nights accommodation in Lucerne
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Daily breakfast
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Excursion to Schilthorn & Mt.Titlis including ice flyer chairlift
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| ITINERARY |
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DAY 1: INTERLAKEN
On arrival in Switzerland at either Zurich or Geneva airports, you transfer directly by train to Interlaken - a mecca for visitors with its spectacular scenery. Enjoy the day at leisure to explore Interlaken's Hoheweg - an inviting 700 metres long boulevard with hotels, cosy cafes, fashion boutiques, watch and jewellery stores. As dusk draws near, admire the mountains by taking an optional dinner cruise on Lake Brienz (available from May to August only). Overnight stay at hotel in Interlaken.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 2: INTERLAKEN - SCHILTHORN
Enjoy an excursion to Schilthorn with its unique revolving panoramic restaurant (Piz Gloria) and its thrilling James Bond 007 history. Overnight stay at hotel in Interlaken.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 3: ZERMATT
After breakfast, travel through the wonderful Bernese Oberland and the Lotschberg to Brig and then further to Zermatt. Set at the foot of the majestic Matterhorn, Zermatt is a world without cars. Electric cars and horse-drawn sleighs and carriages are the only transport allowed. It's the perfect Alpine resort for rest and relaxation. Overnight stay in Zermatt.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 4: CHUR
After breakfast, travel on the world famous Glacier Express train to Chur. (During winter, the Glacier Express has only 1st class coaches). Optional mid-day meal in the dining car (if required please advise when booking). Overnight stay in Chur.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 5: LUCERNE
After breakfast, depart to the city of lights - Lucerne. Enjoy the day at leisure to explore the lovely city or visit the Swiss Transport Museum, IMAX Theatre or the Lion Monument. Overnight stay in Lucerne.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 6: LUCERNE - MT.TITLIS
A memorable experience awaits you after breakfast, when you depart on an excursion to the glacier paradise of Mount Titlis. Ascending the world's first revolving gondola ROTAIR, ride the spectacular ice flyer chairlift and see the ice grotto. Overnight stay at Lucerne.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 7: END OF TOUR
After breakfast, depart to a Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland on your own.
Meals: Breakfast
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| HOTEL DETAILS |
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HOTEL KRONE
 
City: Lucerne
Set within the Baroque-style centre of Solothurn, Hotel Krone houses 2 gourmet restaurants, a charming café on the Kronenplatz and the traditional Kronenbar. The en suite rooms are decorated with authentic Louis XV or Biedermeier furniture and equipped with mini bars, safes and work desks. They offer views over St Ursen Cathedral and Solothurn's picturesque old town. The Krone is Switzerland's second-oldest hotel, dating back to 1418. It has welcomed such guests as Casanova and Napoleon. Guests can enjoy sophisticated Mediterranean cuisine in the Ambassadorenstube. Kronengarten Restaurant is situated on the terrace of the baroque garden in the inner courtyard of Hotel Krone. Food lovers can dine al fresco by candlelight and enjoy a Mediterranean menu, including a vegetarian dish per course.
Solothurn Basel Train Station is 300 metres away from the Krone.
Hotel Facilities
Bar | Garden | Terrace | Non-Smoking Rooms | Elevator | Express Check-In/Check-Out | Safety Deposit |Box | Heating | Luggage Storage | Designated Smoking Area | Restaurant (à la carte) | Golf Course | Hiking | Room Service | Meeting/Banquet Facilities | Laundry Service | Dry Cleaning Service | VIP Room Facilities | Ironing Service | Bridal Suite | Currency Exchange | Shoe Shine | Packed Lunches | Fax/Photocopying
Room Amenities
Rooms: Single | Double | Suite
Safety Deposit Box | Work Desk | Seating Area | Heating | Interconnecting Room(s) available | Alarm Clock | Shower | Bath | Hairdryer | Bathrobe | Bathroom Amenities | Toilet | Bathroom | TV | Telephone | Radio | Tea/Coffee Maker | Mini bar | Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock
Dining
The hotel has a restaurant that offers an all-European menu.
Internet: Wi-Fi Internet Access (chargeable) | Parking: Available at CHF 12 per day
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HOTEL CHALET SWISS
City: Interlaken
As a charming little 3-star hotel, Hotel Chalet Swizz offers magnificent views of Jungfrau, Monch and Eiger. The hotel is a short walk away from center of the town and offers comfortable Chalet-style accommodation options with facilities such as cable TV, direct dial telephone and internet access.
Hotel Facilities
Spa, sauna bath, bar, shopping area, and facilities for the physically challenged
Rooms Amenities
Cable TV, radio, direct dial telephone, hairdryer, and safe deposit box
Internet: Available (chargeable)
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HOTEL BRISTOL
City: Zermatt
The Bristol hotel is in the beautiful Swiss town of Zermatt with its rooms offering a beautiful view of the snow capped Matterhorn Mountain. The 49 rooms are sufficiently and beautifully furnished with courteous and learned staff. The 5 course dinner and breakfast at the Bristol Hotel is a must have. The hotel's proximity to the Matterhorn has made it a hotspot Spa and winter sport destination with Ski bus stopping right in front of the hotel and skis and cable car tickets available for sale at the hotel's front desk.
If not Skiing, there are other rejuvenations like Bowling alley, Sauna, Message and whirlpool available at Bristol Hotel. The hotel has a playroom for kids and an internet corner.
Hotel Facilities
Credit cards accepted | Sun Terrace with deck chairs |Internet Corner | Game room for kids | Pets Welcome
Recreational Facilities
Whirlpool | Sauna | Bowling Alley | Steam |Massage facility | Resting Room (Ruheraum)
Room Amenities
Cable TV | Radio | Telephone | Safe | Bathtub | Wireless Internet access | Bathroom Toiletries
Room Service: 24 hours
Dining: 1 Restaurant | 1 Bar
Check-in Time: From 2:00 PM | Check-out Time: Till 11:00 AM
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COMFORT HOTEL POST
City: Chur
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| DESTINATION INFORMATION |
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| ZERMATT |
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Literally meaning 'to the field', Zermatt is a tranquil village situated in Valais canton of Switzerland. Set against a magnificent backdrop of the Matterhorn in the Pennine Alps, Zermatt is renowned worldwide as a ski and mountaineering resort. Zermatt is the beginning point for hikes to the mountains, including the Patrouille des Glaciers and the Haute Route that leads to Chamonix (France). A cable car or chair lift takes you to the highest peak - the Klein Matterhorn (3,883 metre) that provides splendid views of the surroundings. Though Zermatt has become synonymous with skiing, but the town offers more than just skiing.
Visit Zermatt in summers and enjoy plenty of hot sun with amazing scenery, cycling, mountain biking, hiking and climbing. Take an easy walk and explore the unchanged traditional high streets that provide a glimpse of the yesteryears. While the variety of shopping and nightlife options will fascinate you, the wide array of Swiss cuisines and international dishes will surely tempt you to have them at once. So, plan for a holiday in Zermatt and enjoy a memorable vacation amidst picturesque natural surroundings. A vacation in Zermatt will completely rejuvenate your mind and body, and you will be back to home with some really lifelong memories.
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Zermatt at Night
Zermatt Church
Zermatt Matterhorn Peak
Zermatt Valley
Zermatt Village
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| INTERLAKEN |
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Interlaken, a small town in the Bernese Highlands, is one of the most beautiful areas of Switzerland, and is easily accessible from both Zurich and Geneva. As the name suggests, Interlaken or 'between the lakes' is bordered by Lake Thun and Lake Brienz with clear mountain streams and waterfalls running off the hills making it the perfect haven for holidaying. A paradise for mountaineers, skiers, and adventure sports lovers, Interlaken is a nature lover's haven as well. Enjoy the romantic mountain views of Eiger and Monch and visit the surrounding Jungfrau region for its alluring countryside.
Interlaken, a city laden with scenic beauty is one of the oldest tourist resorts in Switzerland. There is much to do here, from walking along the banks of the beautiful lakes of Thun and Brienz, to hiking to such places of scenic beauty as Harder Mountain and Schynige Platte. There are also various adventure sports available, such as mountain biking, bungee jumping, paragliding, and many, many more. Interlaken also has easy access to many skiing paradises of Switzerland. Nearby Grindelwald is a must visit, which is a glorious mountain town. Other interesting activities include taking the famous Jungfrau railway till the top of Jungfraujoch, the world's highest railway station, as well as visiting the Aletsch Glacier, the biggest glacier in the Alps.
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Interlaken River Aare
Interlaken Jungfraujoch
Interlaken Lake Brienz
Interlaken Lake Thun
Interlaken
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| CHUR |
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Chur is an ancient town in Switzerland situated just 74 km from Zurich on the right bank of the Plessur torrent, and the perfect place to get you recommended dose of Swiss culture and history, combined with unending vistas of beautiful Swiss countryside. Surrounded by the Alps, it has Mittenberg in the East, and Pizokel in the South, the hills that guard the entrance to the deep-cut Schanfigg valley. Dating back till 3500 BC, the town has been many things, from a settlement of the Pfyn culture, a Roman fortified camp, an ecclesiastical town, to a modern day Swiss city. So, what do you do here? Roam the cobblestone streets; visit the beautiful 12th century Cathedral of St. Luzius; gather bundles of wildflowers; gawk at the Bishops Palace; check out the indecently clear views of the Alps; and explore the new Raetian Museum.
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Calanda Mountain near Chur
Chur Cathedral
Chur
Old City Chur
Tiefbauamt Chur
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Zermatt at Night
Zermatt is a famous alpine town that has been popular since the 19th century as one the best skiing and mountaineering destinations in the world. Matterhorn, that 4,478 metre tall mountain which overlooks the town, has been the source of much interest in Zermatt, as thousands of climber each year come here to attempt to scale it.
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