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Details

Duration (with arrival/departure): 9
Tour Style: Regional
Destinations: Zurich, Liechtenstein, St. Moritz, Lugano, Zermatt, Geneva, Berne, Interlaken, Brienz, Lucerne

Itinerary

Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Zurich.

Day 2 - Arrive Zurich Welcome to Zurich, the financial center of Switzerland. After check-in, we enjoy a late afternoon orientation tour of this lakeside city revealing its charm and beauty. Early this evening we enjoy a Welcome Drink and tour briefing with our Tour Director and meet our fellow traveling companions.

Hotel: Renaissance

Day 3 - Zurich – Liechtenstein – St. Moritz After breakfast, snow-capped mountains and sparkling lakes surround us as we drive to the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein where we visit its capital, Vaduz. From here we continue our journey via the charming and famous ski resort of Klosters and make our way up to the Fluela Pass (when open), and past picturesque Susch to our overnight hotel in St. Moritz, the renowned winter sports resort. This evening, dinner is at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Laudinella

Day 4 - St. Moritz – Bellinzona – Lugano We ascend the Julier Pass and drive along the San Bernadino route to Bellinzona in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino. Soon we arrive in the balmy lakeside resort of Lugano with its luxuriant gardens, elegant casino and traffic free squares of open air cafés. Perhaps take a walk beside the lake or take an excursion to some of the nearby Italian Lakes with their elegant villas and gardens. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Holiday Inn

Day 5 - Lugano – Zermatt Via Lake Maggiore and through a small section of Italy to Domodossola we drive towards the majestic Simplon Pass, 6,600 feet high. Later, we arrive at Tasch where we board the electric mini-buses and taxis which take us up to the picturesque village of Zermatt, where our Tour Director will reveal a Hidden Treasure! Then time at leisure in the serenity and crisp air of this Alpine haven, so why not take a mountain ride for fantastic views of the Matterhorn which still attracts mountaineers every summer from all over the world who attempt the difficult ascent. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)

Hotel: Albana Real

Day 6 - Zermatt – Geneva – Lake Genevea (Evian) Our day begins with a drive through the Rhône Valley to Lake Geneva where we view Byron’s Castle of Chillon which lies right beside the waters of the lake. From here we will drive to the international city of Geneva which is located on the far western side of the vast Lake Geneva. Here our sightseeing tour will show us the Reformation Monument, the old cathedral, the Jet d’Eau fountain and the United Nations building. Then we drive along the southern shores of Lake Geneva to Evian, renowned for its pure mineral water, to our hotel tonight. (Buffet breakfast)

Hotel: Hilton Evian les Bains

Day 7 - Evian – Berne – Interlaken – Brienz – Lucerne (2 nights) This morning we head north towards Berne, the Swiss capital, and then to Interlaken – lying between the lakes of Thun and Brienz and overlooked by the Jungfrau Mountain. Time for a spot of lunch before continuing over the Brünig Pass on our approach to lakeside Lucerne in its beautiful setting for two relaxing nights. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Radisson Blu (2 nights)

Day 8 - Lucerne orientation and at leisure After breakfast we enjoy an orientation tour around this medieval city highlighting the Lion Monument, built in memory of Louis XVI’s Swiss Guard, and Chapel Bridge. Later with time on your own, you may wish to take an optional excursion to a nearby mountain peak, famed for its splendid views. Or perhaps join in the fun of a Swiss folklore show, or simply choose to explore the old city and shop for Swiss watches, cuckoo clocks and delicious Swiss chocolates. Tonight enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your Tour Director and fellow travelers. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner)

Day 9 - Lucerne – Zurich – USA This morning time to bid farewell to Switzerland and our Tour Director and newfound friends as our vacation comes to an end. There is a transfer available to Zurich airport, conditions apply. (Buffet breakfast)

Please do not book flights which depart before 10.00am.

Free airport transfers Transfers on Day 2 at Zurich Airport will operate at 09.30, 11.00 and 12.30. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers on the last touring day will arrive at Zurich Airport at 08.00.

Whats Included

Sightseeing Highlights

Zurich: Sightseeing tour including the medieval Old Town.
Liechtenstein: Visit the capital, Vaduz.
St. Moritz: Visit the exclusive mountain resort.
Italian Lakes See beautiful Lake Maggiore.
Lugano: Orienation tour of the resort on the lovely lake of the same name.
Zermatt: Ascent by electric mini-bus and taxi to your Zermatt hotel.the Matterhorn (weather permitting).
Lake Geneva: View the Castle of Chillon.
Geneva: Orientation including the Jet d'Eau Fountain. View Mont Blanc (weather permitting).
Berne: See the federal capital city.
Interlaken: Visit the lakeside resort near the Jungfrau.
Brienz: See local wood-carvers at work.
Lucerne: Orientation including the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge.

Dining Highlights

7 Hot Buffet breakfasts
4 three-course dinners
Farewell Dinner with wine in Lucerne.

12 meals in total

First Class Travel Highlights

First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.
The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and a Welcome on Tour book.
Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 9 (conditions apply)

Airport Transfers

London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the airport and your London hotel. But when you book your Trafalgar tour and take advantage of our land and air packages, we have included a FREE transfer to and from London’s airports and your Trafalgar London hotel. For passengers who have their own flight arrangements we offer you the opportunity to purchase inexpensive transfers to and from London’s Heathrow – Trafalgar has negotiated special rates for the Dot2Dot transfer from London’s Heathr
Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly by Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeable transfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight information to Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Once transfers are booked they cannot be changed.
For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked by Trafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to your departure date.
Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.
In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar’s control, the transfers will be deemed to be cancelled.
All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is therefore available for missed transfers, or passengers not using this service.
In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works, strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
Heathrow Airport: National Express Dot2Dot will pick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London’s Heathrow Airport. For guests arriving at the Dot2Dot desk after 22.00 hrs please make use of the courtesy phone to arrange your transfer to your Trafalgar hotel.
Gatwick Airport: Passengers who have booked Trafalgar’s Land and Air packages arriving at London’s Gatwick Airport are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher. The Gatwick Express train journey from Gatwick Airport to London’s Victoria Station takes 30 minutes. Guests then need to make their way from Victoria Station to their Trafalgar hotel.
European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
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Child Prices: Apply to children under the age of 16.