Highlights

Switzerland At Leisure 

13 Nights | 14 Days

EUW 24 G

 

Destination

Switzerland

Continent

Europe

Location

Switzerland is bordered by the countries of Austria, France, Italy, Liechtenstein and Germany.

Capital City

Bern

Language

French, German, Italian

Currency

Swiss Franc

Season

April to Mid of October

Airport

Zurich Airport | Geneva Airport | Bern Airport | Lugano Airport

Time Zone

GMT +1

Dial Code

+41

Tour Type

Family Tour | Honeymoon Tour | Couple Tour | Leisure Tour | Adventure Tour

Package Itinerary

Day 01Arrive Zurich – Lucerne

Upon arrival at Zurich Airport, transfer to the train station right below the airport and connect to your train taking you to Lucerne. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check in. Relax and later in the afternoon you could either walk around the city or opt for the 40 min train ride covering the Chapel Bridge, the town square, the Lion Monument and much more, or visit the Swiss Museum of Transport which has been voted the most popular museum and theme park for the whole family in any weather. Over Night stay at Lucerne.

Day 02Lucerne – Mount Titlis or Pilatus

This morning you could choose to visit the glacier paradise Titlis offering an eternal snow and ice experience on the highest viewpoint in Central Switzerland all year round. Ascending the world's first revolving gondola Rotair is like being an eagle. You change 3 different cable cars to reach the peak where you can enjoy a pizza at the highest Pizzeria in the world and much more. The ice flier is a big hit with the family. With loads to do at the peak, more than half a day is a must. Return back to Lucerne later in the evening and spend the rest of the time at any of the restaurants dotting the city or just walking along the lake.

Else take the excursion up the Dragon Mountain. We suggest that if you are traveling in May the 1 hr boat ride is quite unique, The boat takes you from Lucerne to Alpnachstad from where you hop on to the world's steepest cogwheel railway that takes you to Pilatus Kulm, Prior to May you will need to take the train from Lucerne to Alpnachstad directly and then connect to the cogwheel train. Spend time at the peak and should you take the morning cogwheel train, you may be able to hop out at one of the stops along the way and see real farmer bake bread and make some fresh cheese in the mountains. At the top there are some restaurants offering some mouthwatering food and soups. On the way back take the cable car to Kriens from where Bus NR 1 takes you to Lucerne in 15 mins. However, prior to that you must stop at the Pilatus Seilpark which is Switzerland's biggest suspension rope park. Over Night stay at Lucerne.

Day 03Lucerne – Zermatt

After B/F, check-out from Lucerne Hotel and head to the train station to board your train to the car free village of Zermatt. Upon arrival make your way to your hotel either on foot or using any of the battery operated cars zipping around town. Check-in and the rest of the day is free for you to explore this unique little town. Over Night stay at Zermatt.

Day 04Zermatt – Matterhorn

After B/F, transfer to the Gonergrat train station and board Switzerland's oldest electrified cogwheel train to the Gonergrat. Here you can see other peaks surrounding you and crowned by the glorious view of the Matterhorn. Spend time at the summit where you could also have some hot coffee or tea and some lunch. Or going and experiencing the Glacier Paradise at Matterhorn – Europe's highest mountain excursion – 12,700 Ft. Later, return back to the city. Over Night stay stay at Zermatt.

Day 05Zermatt – Glacier Express – St. Moritz

After B/F, check-out from Zermatt and experience one of the most scenic train journeys in Switzerland today as you check-out of your hotel and transfer to the train station and board the Glacier Express taking you to St. Moritz. This is a 7 hour comfortable journey taking you through some of the most spectacular scenery, 291 bridges and 91 tunnels. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check in. The rest of the evening is free for you. Over Night stay at St Moritz.

Day 06St. Moritz

After B/F, explore St. Mortiz on your pace. There are several walking trails and places where you can spend some quality time. You can visit the other parts of the Engadin area on your own at leisure which is a long valley in the Swiss Alps located in the canton of Graubünden in southeast Switzerland. It follows the route of the Inn River from its headwaters at Maloja Pass running northeast until the Inn flows into Austria 100 Km. downstream. The Engadin is protected by high mountains on all sides and is famous for its sunny climate, beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities. The lakes in the Engadin area are Lake Sils, Lake Silvaplana, Lake St Moritz and Lake Champfer. Over Night stay at St Moritz.

Day 07St. Moritz – Postal Bus – Lugano

After B/F, check-out from St. Moritz  and depart to Lugano travel through the Bregaglia Valley and the deep blue lakes to Lugano – Ticino's metropolis and a unique travel experience awaits you abode the Palm Express on the trademark yellow postal bus. Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel and relax. Over Night stay at Lugano.

Day 08Lugano

A unique sight awaits you this morning as you visit the Swiss Miniatur in Melide, where you will see more than 120 important attractions of Switzerland in miniature. For this you will need to make your way to the train station and board the train to Melide. Following this, make your way back to Lugano. We recommend you doing a sightseeing tour of the city in a little train that departs from Piazza Manzoni. Over Night stay at Lugano.

Day 09Lugano

After B/F, take a train to Mendrisio train station, departing Lugano and arriving Mendrisio, from where you need to connect to Fox Town by bus. Enjoy shopping here (it's the largest outlet shopping outlet in the whole of Switzerland and you are assured of getting some bargain buys here). Later in the afternoon, you can take the bus back to Mendrisio station and connect to your train to Lugano. The rest of the evening is free for you. Over Night stay at Lugano.

Day 10Lugano – Interlaken – Harder Kulm

After B/F, check out from Lugano and then take a train to Interlaken. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check-in. Later in the evening should there be time, make your way to the Harder Kulm. The trip up the mountain in the funicular is quite spectacular. Over Night stay at Interlaken.

Day 11Interlaken – Jungfraujoch

After B/F, head to the station and head off to the Top of Europe – to the Jungfraujoch. Upon arrival at the top, you can walk around on the glacier; spend time in the Sphinx there looking at all the peaks around you. On a clear day you can see as far as the Mont Blanc (of France). Visit the Ice Palace and finally enjoy a hot meal in the restaurant there. Later, take the train back to Interlaken and the rest of the evening is free for you to either walk around town, shop at Bucherer or any of the shops there else depending on the day of the week, you could also enjoy a Dinner cruise on the lake. For those who would like to gamble away, the famous Casino Kursaal awaits you. Over Night stay at Interlaken.

Day 12Interlaken – Schilthron

After B/F, take a trip to Schilthorn by the cable car. Your first stop is the car free village of Murren where we recommend you get off, enjoy a cup of coffee and then proceed up to the peak. This is also the place where the famous James Bond movie was shot. You can enjoy some continental or Indian food at the 360 degree revolving restaurant up there. Later in the evening its time to return back to Interlaken but a strong recommendation is a stop at the Trummelbach Falls en route. Over Night stay at Interlaken.

Day 13Interlaken – Zurich

After B/F, take the boat cruise on the Lake Brienz and visit the Ballenberg Open air Museum which houses more than 100 original buildings from all over Switzerland and creates an atmosphere of how Switzerland was in the bygone days. Later in the afternoon, head to the train station and board the train taking you to Zurich. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel. Over Night stay at Zurich.

Day 14Zurich – Onward Destination Journey

After B/F, check-out from Zurich Hotel and transfer to the Zurich Airport to board flight departing for onward destination journey.