Switzerland

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GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT SWITZERLAND

The intriguing country of Switzerland

There is an interesting amalgamation of rural beauty and urban chic in the country of Switzerland. The surprise set of cities include the capital Bern with its medieval old town and excellent modern art. Then there is Basel which is deeply Germanic and is known for its bold architecture. Geneva is known for its shopping scene and is located on the largest lake in Europe and has the tycoon magnet Zug. The uber-cool Zurich which has rooftop bars and atypical street grit.

When you come face to face with the hallucinatory landscape of Switzerland, you will be motivated to take action. Graubunden provides the opportunity for skiing and snowboarding, Bernese Oberland and Central Switzerland are excellent for winter holidays. When the grass turns green, you can hit the biking and hiking trails among the mountain areas full of glaciers and the valleys lower below, glittering lakes and green vineyards. The natural grandeur of the country can be viewed from a parachute or hot air balloon or while floating in a white water raft.

Tour Itinerary

TOUR ITINERARY

DAY 01

Arrival in Lucerne by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or airport. A stunning setting, world-famous sights, exciting modern architecture, endowed museums and much more make Lucerne a thrilling city to visit. Overnight in Lucerne.

DAY 02

Rail trip to Engelberg, going to the top in the world’s first revolving gondola called Rotair is like being an eagle, exploring the landscape of the glacier world. Titlis Rotair offers various attractions like riding the Ice Flyer chairlift over glacier crevasses, having fun while snow tubing at the Titlis Glacier Park, enjoying the stunning view while walking on the glacier path gazing at the glacier cave. Overnight in Lucerne.

DAY 03

Rail journey over the Brünig Pass to Interlaken situated at the foot the famous trio of peaks, the Eiger, the Mönch and the Jungfrau. Overnight in Interlaken.

DAY 04

Excursion to Glacier 3000 – The View of the Alps: Board the train to Zweisimmen and change to the MOB train to the noble city of Gstaad. Take the postal bus to Col du Pillon (Glacier 3000) where you board the panoramic cable car which takes you to the eternal snow at 3000 metres in just 15 minutes. From the mountain top station you have access to all the glacier adventures. Experience the countryside either on optional add ons on spot such as a dog sled ride, a tour with the snow bus, a spectacular hike along a well-marked train or enjoy stunning views of the most famous alpine peaks – Jungfrau, Matterhorn and Mont Blanc. To increase your adrenaline level, you may take a ride on the Alpine Coaster, the world’s highest bobsleigh track. Overnight in Interlaken.

DAY 05

The journey to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe, at 3454 metres Europe’s highest altitude railway station, is a highlight of every visit to Switzerland. It offers visitors a high-Alpine wonderworld of ice, snow and rock, which can be marvelled at from vantage terraces, the Aletsch Glacier or in the Ice Palace. The Jungfrau Railway takes you through the rock of the Eiger and Mönch and from two intermediate stations you can enjoy stunning views to the Eiger Wall and the Sea of Ice. Overnight in Interlaken.

DAY 06

Return to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request.