
Swiss Alps - The Passion
Interlaken, Jungfraujoch, Schilthorn, Luzern, Titlis, Pilatus, Zürich
| Day 01 | Swiss Border - Interlaken Travel to Interlaken by train (approx. 2.5 hrs), leaving from the Swiss border or any Swiss airport. Overnight stay at Interlaken. |
| Day 02 | Interlaken - Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe |
| Day 03 | Interlaken - Schilthorn After breakfast, enjoy an excursion to the Schilthorn (3’000 m/ 10’000 ft/). It takes you just 32 minutes by cable car to reach the summit of the Schilthorn. Enjoy the beautiful view of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau (UNESCO World Heritage) and on more than 200 other summits. On the Schilthorn you will find the world’s first revolving restaurant, Piz Gloria, where you can follow the tracks of James Bond the 007 movie “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” was filmed here. Otherwise simply enjoy the spectacular view from the big terrace! Overnight stay at Interlaken. |
| Day 04 | Interlaken - Luzern After breakfast, the scenic-train takes you to Luzern via the Brünig Pass (approx. 2 hrs). Enjoy Luzern with its beautiful view to the mountains. Walk along the Lake Luzern or go shopping in the old part of the city. Overnight stay at Luzern. |
| Day 05 | Luzern - Mount Titlis Today, travel by train to Engelberg (approx. 1 hrs). Experience the world’s first revolving cable car that takes you to the top of Switzerland’s highest vantage point with a breathtaking 360-degree view (approx. 45 mins). Spend some time in the snow with your snow disc. In the evening you return to Luzern (approx. 2 hrs). Overnight stay at Luzern. |
| Day 06 | Luzern - Mount Pilatus After breakfast, take a boat to Alpnachstad (approx. ½ hrs) & travel up the Pilatus (2’132 m/7’000 ft) by boarding the steepest cogwheel railway in the world (From mid May till end of Oct). In wintertime take the bus from Luzern to Kriens (approx. 10 mins.) and continue with the panoramic gondola from Kriens to the Pilatus). In the afternoon, a cable car takes you back to the base. A coach takes you back to Luzern (approx. 10 mins.). We also offer this excursion in reverse order. Overnight stay at Luzern. |
| Day 07 | Luzern - Zürich/Geneva After breakfast, you are free to explore Luzern on your own. Visit the 700 years-old wooden Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument and the malls. Buy some of the famous souvenirs like Swiss watches, Swiss cheese or Swiss chocolates. Proceed to Zürich by train (approx. 1 hrs). Overnight stay at Zürich/Geneva. |
| Day 08 | Zürich/Geneva - Depart for the onward journey After breakfast, you either proceed to the airport for your onward flight or else continue your stay in Switzerland. |
CHF 107.- upgrading to 1st class rail
CHF 41.- lunch in seat of the Glacier Express Premium
* Deluxe lake view room at the Badrutt's Palace in St. Moritz and superior double or triple room with Matterhorn view at Mont Cervin Palace in Zermatt
(single = standard room without Matterhorn view)
| 3 Star Hotel | 4 Star Hotel | ||
| Interlaken | : Splendid | Interlaken | : Metropole |
| Lucerne | : Waldstatterhof | Lucerne | : Radisson BLU |
| Zurich | : Comfort Inn | Zurich | : Swissotel |
| 3 overnight stays at Interlaken with breakfast. | |
| 3 overnight stays at Luzern with breakfast. | |
| 1 overnight stays at Zürich/Geneva with breakfast. | |
| Excursions to Jungfraujoch, Schilthorn, Mount Titlis, Mount Pilatus. | |
| Swiss rail travel in 2nd class as per the given tour program. | |
| All taxes. |
| Meals other than those indicated above, drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls & expenses of personal nature. | |
| Airfare, airport tax, visa, travel and health insurance. | |
| Local Transfers from Airport/Railway Station to Hotel and Exucursion Sites or vice-versa at places mentioned above. |
Special VIP Services
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Indian Dinner Cruise - (Every Tuesday and Friday from May until June 2010). An Indian Dinner Cruise on Lake Brienz can add more charm to your Switzerland tour. |
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Swiss Dinner Cruise - (Every Tuesday and Friday from July until August 2010). A Swiss Dinner Cruise on Lake Brienz can add more charm to your Switzerland tour. |