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Switzerland Tours

• Switzerland Tour Package

Duration : 05 Days/04 Nights
Destinations :

Switzerland, renowned for its high quailty of life, is a small,
mountainous and rich nation with a population of just seven million
people. The country produces products of world stature from exotic
cheese to delicious chocolates to lovely watches to swiss knives
which are exported the world over.

The country is known for the political neutrality and isolated location where it is enclosed by scenic mountains. One must mention the Swiss bank account, whose anonymity, along with tax relief makes it the safest bank in the world and Zürich one of Europe’s major financial centers acting as a major center for conventions, meetings.
Besides, being the base for many industrial, economic and political activities world wide, Switzerland is also the place visited for the treasure of its natural beauty, eye-catching locations, unforgettable ski resorts, famous Swiss alps, amazing shopping places and great night life which make it the hottest place for spending a memorable vacations.

DAY 1 :
: Arrival in Switzerland through any of the International airports of Zurich or Geneva or any Swiss border and transfer by train to Interlaken - a mecca for visitors who never have enough of spectacular scenery. Day at leisureto exploit Interlaken's Hoheweg - an inviting 700 meter long boulevard with hotels, cosy cafes, fashion boutiques, watch and jewellery stores. As dawn draws near admire the mountains by taking an evening trip on Lake Thun or Lake Brienz. Overnight stay in Interlaken.

DAY 2 : : Excursion from Interlaken upto Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe. This memorable train trip from Interlaken Ost takes you via Lauterbrunnen and Wengen to the Kleine Scheidegg, at the foot of the famous Eiger North Wall. Then ascent by the Kleine Scheidegg, to the magnificent mountain world of eternal ice and snow, Jungfraujoch - at 3454 m, the highest railway station in Europe. Visit the Ice Palace and Sphinx Terraces offering breathtaking views of the Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in the Apls. Overnight stay in Interlaken.

DAY 3 : : Rail trip by Brunig Express from Interlaken to the city of lights - Lucerne (panoramic coach seats in 1st class only) Day at leisure or visit the Swiss Transport Museum, the new IMAX Theatre or the Lion Monument on you own. Overnight stay in Lucerne.

DAY 4 : : Lake Lucerne cruise from Lucerne to Alpnachstad, then up to Pilatus by the steepest cogwheel railway in the world (from June to end of September), during winter you take the bus from Lucerne to Kriens and further a panoramic gondola from Kriens to Pilatus. Overnight stay in Lucerne.

DAY 5 : : Return to the airport or continue you stay in Switzerland.



ITINERARY - 2

DAY 1 : : Arrive into Switzerland by International airport and transfer by train to Grindelwald or Wengen. Stay in Grindelwald or Wengen. Rest of the day free. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 2 : : Full day Excursion to the Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe. The train takes you upto Kleine Scheidegg, at the foot of the famous Eiger North Wall. Further by Jungfrau Railway to the Jungfraujoch - at Breathtaking views of the Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in the Alps. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 3 : : Travel through the wonderful Bernese Oberland and the Lotscheberg to Brig and further through the Centovalli in Italy to Lugano/Locarno (Schengen visa required) or you can travel from Grindelwald/wengen via Lucerne through the Gotthard region to Lugano/Locarno. Overnight in Lugano/Locarno.

DAY 4 : : Day at leisure. Several attractive excursion opportunities await you. Your "Specials of Switzerland" ticket entitles you to 50 % off on rail travel. Overnight stay in Lugano/Locarno.



Major attractions

Bern, the Capital City :
Bern is the capital of Switzerland and of Bern canton and lies in the west of the country on the River Aare. It is the second most populous and second largest canton of
the country. It comprises of three sections firstly, the Bernese Alps
or Oberland with many resorts and peaks, secondly the Finsteraarhorn and Jungfrau with meadows and pastures in the valleys and finally the
Mittelland [midlands] which lies in the fertile northern foothills of the Alps.

Château de Chillon :
Chillon Castle is the most popular historical site in Switzerland. The monument stands right on Lake Geneva and the enchanting fortress came into light when Lord Byron wrote about the fate of Bonivard, a follower of the Reformation who was chained to the fifth pillar in the dungeons for four years in the 16th century. The castle belongs to 11th century which has been much modified and expanded since then.

Great St Bernard Pass Hospice Museum :
The museum throws light on the importance of the monks' rescue work and religious vocation, which go back to the 11th century

Jungfrau Region :
Some of Switzerland's most eye-catching vistas and sites are found around the peaks of the Jungfrau, Mönch and Eiger, the surroundings of which are made magnificent due to the “greens, and golds” of nearby hills and valleys. The highest railway in Europe, known to be the best rail trip finds its way through both the Eiger and the Mönch before concluding at the tip of the awesome Jungfraujoch.

Other attractions

Ascona
Estavayer-le-Lac
Franches Montagnes



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