Welcome to Zurich! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Includes meal(s): Dinner
Swiss Chocolates & Sweet Views This morning, join an orientation walk of Zurich’s Old Town and see the Fraumünsterkirche. Admire the panorama during a scenic drive along Lake Zurich and Lake Walen into the high Alps to reach the Principality of Liechtenstein. In the capital city of Vaduz, enjoy some free time for browsing and lunching. Later, reach the glamorous resort town of St. Moritz. Enjoy free time this afternoon to discover why it is nicknamed “Top of the World.” (B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
Fall in love with Zurich with a walk through the Altstadt – its Old Town, in the historic heart of the city. See the guild houses and historic squares that span both sides of the Limmat River. Gracing the shore is the famous Fraumünsterkirche, with its signature green steeple marking the skyline above stained-glass windows designed by masters Chagall and Giacometti
Includes meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner
Legendary Lakes of Italy & Switzerland This morning, leave St. Moritz, cross the border into Italy, and enjoy a scenic drive along the sparkling waters of Lake Como. Return to Switzerland and reach the elegant lakefront city of Lugano. Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening to admire the buildings, browse the stores in the pedestrian center, try some local specialties, or stroll along the lakeside promenade. (B)
ENHANCED FREE TIME
Explore more in Lugano to see its mix of Italian and Swiss style and culture reflected in its architecture and cuisine. Standing on the lake’s northern shore, the city is surrounded by mountain peaks. Lugano’s Piazza della Riforma and pastel-colored palazzos share the ambience of this lovely Swiss city with impressive architecture and bold and innovative street art
Includes meal(s): Breakfast
The Heights of Beauty This morning drive to the Italian part of Lake Maggiore and visit the charming town of Stresa. Enjoy free time to explore and stroll along the promenade before a scenic drive takes you over the Simplon Pass, one of the most important alpine routes. Reach Täsch for a panoramic mountain train ride to the world-famous resort of Zermatt. (B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
Stresa is an example of Italy’s splendid elegance on Lake Maggiore, overlooking the surrounding islands. With natural beauty, ornamental gardens, and grand architecture, Stresa is a study in sophistication. Luxury villas and art nouveau hotels along the shores make for a perfect place to stroll
Includes meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner
Peak Perfection Oozing tradition, natural beauty, and warm hospitality, Zermatt offers an unforgettable experience. Marvel at the stunning mountainscapes and discover the picturesque village during a full free day at leisure. (B)
ENHANCED FREE TIME
Spend the day leisurely strolling around car-free Zermatt or join an excursion to the Matterhorn Glacier, an Alpine paradise of ski slopes, panoramic vistas, ice carvings and unique views. An amazing experience you do not want to miss
Includes meal(s): Breakfast
Life on the Lake Depart Zermatt for a scenic drive through the vineyards and apricot groves of the lower Rhône Valley to reach Lake Geneva, the largest freshwater lake in Central Europe. Enjoy free time this afternoon to explore independently. (B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
the glistening waters of Lake Geneva lap against its French and Swiss shores in the serene surroundings of sublime vineyards and countryside. Belle Époque sailboats traverse the lakeshore amid castles, museums, and resort towns as they have for over a century
Includes meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner
Coming Up Roses in Bern Arrive in beautiful Bern, the capital city of Switzerland. Join your Local Guide for a sightseeing tour; see some of Bern’s most famous inhabitants at the Bear Park, stop at the Rose Garden for a panoramic view of the city, and stroll through the UNESCO-listed Old City with its ornate fountains and entertaining Zytglogge (clock tower). Later, a short drive brings you to [LF] a traditional Swiss working farm for a delicious lunch before continuing to Lucerne. (B,L)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
Explore the “City of Fountains,” Bern - the capital city of Switzerland, dating back to the 12th century. Take in the medieval architecture in the Altstadt (Old City) with its 6 kilometers of arcades and animated clock tower, then indulge in lunch at a local farm
Includes meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch
Lion Hearted in Lucerne This morning, join a walking tour to see the highlights of Lucerne. Stop to admire the Lion Monument, a moving rock relief that Mark Twain called “the saddest and most moving piece of rock in the world,” and the 14th-century Chapel Bridge that crosses the River Reuss from the Altstadt (Old Town). Later, prepare to have your breath taken away as you take [LF] a scenic railway ride to the top of Mount Pilatus. Receive a special souvenir cap as a memento. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner. (B,D)
LOCAL FAVORITE
Feel your heart soar as you ascend to the summit of magnificent Mount Pilatus, home to the world’s steepest cogwheel railway. Look out for the legendary dragon and take in the heavenly vistas. Direct your gaze as far as the eye can see with views stretching as far as the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. Down below, sparkling lakes catch the sun for a view unlike any other
Includes meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
A morning complimentary transfer to Zurich Airport is available in time for homebound flights leaving no earlier than 10 am. Extra nights are available in Zurich. (B)
