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Details

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

Itinerary

• Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Zurich.



• Day 2 - Arrive Zurich On arrival at Zurich airport you are met and transferred to your hotel. 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 travelling 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 spectacular ski-resort of Davos and make our way up to the Fluela Pass (when open), and past picturesque Susch to our overnight hotel in St. Moritz. This evening, dinner is at our hotel (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Europa



• 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 ride a pedalo on the lake or take an excursion to some of the nearby Italian Lakes with their elegant villas and gardens. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: De la Paix



• 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? This evening, we will enjoy dinner at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Albana Real



• Day 6 - Zermatt – Geneva – Lausanne Our day begins with a drive through the Rhône Valley to Lake Geneva where we view Byron's Castle of Chillon. From here we will drive to the cosmopolitan city of Geneva where our sightseeing tour will show us the Reformation Monument, the old Cathedral, the Jet d’Eau fountain and the United Nations Building. Then we continue to Lausanne where we stay tonight. (Buffet Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Alpha Palmiers



• Day 7 - Lausanne – Berne – Interlaken – Brienz – Lucerne (2 nights) This morning we head north towards Berne to see the Bear pits 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: Grand Europe (2 nights)



• Day 8 - Lucerne orientation & 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 travellers. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)



• Day 9 - Lucerne – Zurich – USA This morning time to bid farewell to Switzerland and new-found friends as we transfer you to Zurich Airport for your return flight to America. Please do not schedule any flights before 10.00am. (Buffet Breakfast)



• Please Note This tour will visit France and Italy for a short period.


Depart USAArrive ZurichZurich – Liechtenstein – St. MoritzSt. Moritz – Bellinzona – LuganoLugano – ZermattZermatt – Geneva – LausanneLausanne – Berne – Interlaken – Brienz – Lucerne Lucerne orientation & at leisureLucerne – Zurich – USAPlease Note

Whats Included

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Sightseeing Highlights

• Zurich: Sightseeing tour including the medieval Old Town.
• Liechtenstein: Visit the capital, Vaduz.
• St. Moritz: Visit the capital, Vaduz.
• 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.
• View 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: Visit the Bear Pits.
• 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.
• Scenic drives: Fluela & Julier Passes, Engadine Valley, Maloja Pass, Lake Maggiore, Lake Lugano, Simplon Pass, Lake Geneva, Bernese Oberland, Brunig Pass.

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Dining Highlights

• 1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Zurich
• 7 Hot Buffet breakfasts
• 4 three-course dinners
• Farewell Dinner with wine in Lucerne
12 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary))

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First Class Travel Highlights

• The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
• Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar’s luxury air-conditioned coaches with onboard washroom.
• Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
• All hotel service charges, tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
• A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

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Airport Transfers
Zurich Airport Transfers will be provided on Days 2 and 9. Group transfers on arrival at Zurich Airport will operate at 09.30, 11.00 and 12.30. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Zurich Airport at 08.00.
• London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
• Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
• You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
• Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
• Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
• Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
• Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
• In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
• No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
• Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
• 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.
• Click here to see scheduled transfer times.

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