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| PACKAGE OVERVIEW |
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| A truly panoramic experience, this holiday package promises to expand your horizons, taking you to paradise: Switzerland. We show you the best in this beautiful country, the lakes and the Alps and everything in between. |
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 Swiss card with 6 transfers in 2nd class
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2 nights accommodation in Lugano
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1 night accommodation in Zermatt
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2 nights accommodation in Geneva, Lausanne or Montreux
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2 nights accommodation in Interlaken
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2 nights accommodation in Lucerne
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Daily Breakfast
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Excursion to Mt Pilatus and Schilthorn
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| ITINERARY |
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DAY 1: LUGANO
Arrive in Switzerland and make your way to Lugano. Enjoy the Mediterranean atmosphere in this southern town. Stroll along the lakeside promenade or go up to Monte Bre or San Salvatore. Overnight stay in Lugano.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 2: LUGANO
Today we offer you a free entrance ticket to Swiss Miniatur which is in Melide, a convenient 7 minute train trip from Lugano. This special attraction of Switzerland, covering an area of 14,000 sq mts, houses replicas of the famous buildings, castles and cathedrals, and has over 3500 mts of rail with no less than 18 trains, funiculars and cable cars in motion. Overnight stay in Lugano.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 3: ZERMATT
You have a wonderful journey to look forward to today. Take the train from Lugano to Andermatt (we suggest you take a train at around 1100 hrs). From Andermatt you connect to the Glacier Express and experience one of the best train journeys in the world which will take you to Zermatt. Overnight stay in Zermatt.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 4: GENEVA / LAUSANNE / MONTREUX
Spend the day in this car free resort where horse drawn carriages and sleighs along with electric cars are the only vehicles you will see. Zermatt is surrounded by 38 mountains which are around 4000 meters high. Time permitting; take an optional excursion to Gornergrat, Matterhorn or Rothorn. Late afternoon, make your way to either Geneva, Montreux or Lausanne. Overnight stay in one of these places.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 5: GENEVA / LAUSANNE / MONTREUX
Today you have the time to explore your chosen town at leisure. If in Geneva, you can visit all the international organizations housed there. If you have chosen Lausanne do not forget to visit the Olympic Museum and stroll along the beautiful lake promenade. For those staying in Montreux, visit the beautiful Chillon Castle or take the time to visit the quaint neighbouring village of Gruyeres. Overnight stay in your chosen place.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 6: INTERLAKEN
Make your way to Interlaken, the town nestled between Lake Thun and Brienz. Arrive and spend the rest of the day visiting the Hoheweg with its quaint cafes, boutiques and jewellery stores. Overnight stay in Interlaken.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 7: INTERLAKEN - SCHILTHORN
This morning, you depart for an excursion to Schilthorn, with its unique revolving panoramic restaurant (Piz Gloria) and its thrilling James Bond 007 history. Overnight stay in Interlaken.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 8: LUCERNE
The day starts with a memorable rail trip on the GoldenPass line from Interlaken to the city of lights- Lucerne (panoramic coach seats in 1st class only). Arrive in Lucerne and spend the day at leisure visiting the Swiss Transport Museum, the IMAX Theatre or the Lion Monument on your own. Overnight stay in Lucerne.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 9: LUCERNE - MT PILATUS
This morning get set to depart for an excursion to The Dragon Mountain Pilatus. Board the lake Lucerne cruise from Lucerne to Alpnachstad, then up to Pilatus by the steepest cogwheel railway in the world (from mid May to mid November).During winter you take the bus from Lucerne to Kriens and further a panoramic gondola from Kriens to Pilatus. Overnight stay in Lucerne.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 10: END OF TOUR
After breakfast this morning, you will 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 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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CLUB LUGANO HOTEL
City: Lugano
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HOTEL CRISTAL
City: Geneva
Cristal Hotel is an all purpose 3 star hotel in the picturesque Swiss town of Geneva. With 79 rooms and a prime location near the shopping street, this hotel is minutes away from various tourist attractions of Geneva.
The nearest railway station (Cornavin Train Station) is mere 100 metres away. The city centre is 1 km away and the nearest airport is 10 km away. Hotel Cristal also has a beautiful breakfast room on the top floor.
Hotel Facilities
24-Hour Front Desk | Luggage storage | non smoking public and private areas | Meeting/Banquet facilities | Laundry | Dry cleaning | Currency exchange | Ironing | Wi-Fi and internet | Cards accepted | Automatic wakeup call
Recreational Facilities
Whirlpool | Sauna | Bowling Alley | Steam |Massage facility | Resting Room (Ruheraum)
Room Amenities
Individual Air Conditioning | Soundproofed windows | Minibar | Newspaper | Non Smoking rooms | Disabled friendly | Safety deposit box | Heating for winters | Radio | Hairdryer
Room Service: 24 hours
Dining: 1 Restaurant
Business: 1 Banquet / Business Centre
Dining: 1
Check-in Time: From 2:00 PM | Check-out Time: Till 12:00 Noon
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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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| DESTINATION INFORMATION |
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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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| LUGANO |
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Lugano is a beautiful Swiss town situated where River Cassarate enters Lugano Lake, between the scenic mountains of Bre and San Salvatore. It is an international city, and a melting pot of European culture. Lugano is a town of villas and sacred buildings, parks and flowers, picturesque boulevards and stunning views of the lake and the Alps, along with plenty of opportunity for outdoor and indoor activities. So, when in Lugano, visit the Swiss Miniature Village, the Ciani Park, the beautiful Old Town, the Hermann Hesse Museum, the Cantonal Art Museum, and the San Salvatore and Bre funicular.
Part of a temperate micro-climate, Lugano offers palm trees, pictorial boulevards, dramatic views of the lake and the Alps, and plenty of prospects for outdoor and indoor activities. Lugano also makes a good base for visiting other cities and sites in the area. The city is a pleasant place to relax in the summertime and is only half an hour away from Lake Como.
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Lugano City by the Lake
Lugano Lake and Monte Bre
Lugano Lake Lugano
Lugano View from Above
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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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| PHOTO GALLERY |
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Interlaken River Aare
The River Aare flows through the town of Interlaken, which is located in the Bernese Highlands between Lake Brienz (East) and Lake Thun (West). The River Aare originates from great Aar Glaciers of the Bernese Alps, in the canton of Bern and west of the Grimsel Pass. The river expands into Lake Brienz where it becomes navigable, and passes across the swampy plain of Bodeli, between Interlaken and Unterseen before expanding into Lake Thun.
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