10 Nights 11 Days

Switzerland

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Rediscover Switzerland

Cities : Montreux, Zermatt, St. Moritz, Lugano

Day 1

Arrive Geneva Airport - Board train to Montreux.
Arrive Geneva and make your way to the train station to board your train to Montreux (approx. 1hr). Upon arrival, make your way to the hotel and check in. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this lovely city. Overnight in Montreux.
 
Day 2

Glacier 3000.
Wake up to breakfast this morning and its time to take the train to the fabulous Glacier 3000. Upon arrival at the station which is the base of the cable car station, a 15 min ride up by the cable car brings you to the summit. Enjoy the day here - take a ride on the snow bus to the view point, from where you can catch the breathtaking views of the Matterhorn, Jungfraujoch and the Mont Blanc, also recommended is a ride on the Alpine coaster, the highest roller coaster in the whole of Europe. The restaurant at the top also has some great food on its menu. From May - Oct the top attraction is the Husky Dog rides which must be booked in advance for sure. Later in the afternoon its time to make your way back to the train station via the cable car and back to Montreux. Overnight in Montreux.  
 
Day 3

Experience a scenic journey on the Chocolate Train.
A very "sweet" day is in store for you today. Following breakfast this morning you depart on the special Chocolate train departing Montreux train station at 0935 hrs, ascending to Gruyeres home of the famous Gruyere cheese, and eventually to Broc where the chocolate factory is located. (The train runs every Mon, Wed and Thu from June to Oct). This full day excursion terminates back in Montreux in the evening, following which the day is free for you. Overnight in Montreux.
 
Day 4

Train from Montreux to Zermatt.
Post breakfast this morning its time to pack and make your way to the train station and head to the car free city of Zermatt.(2hrs 40 mins with 1 change at VISP) Upon arrival make your way to the hotel and check in. The day is free for you to walk around this lovely village nestled at the foot of the mammoth Matterhorn.  Overnight in Zermatt.
 
Day 5

Excursion to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, the highest sightseeing point in Europe.
Wake up to breakfast this morning and brace yourself for a spectacular excursion to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise which is the highest sightseeing point in Europe, which is accessible by cableway! The worlds highest glacier palace, approximately 15 metres under the surface of the glacier, and the various glacial splits and gaps, can all be explored in amazement. Discrete lighting and spherical sounds accompany this small wonder of the glacial world. Information about the creation of the palace, glaciology and wine, and the fascinating sculpture skillfully honed from the ice all add up to a very special experience.  The yellow-green electric bus, leaving at the entrance of Zermatt, takes you to the bottom station of Matterhorn glacier paradise. The 8-seater Matterhorn-Express cable railway takes you up to the Furi station. From here the cableway takes you further up to Trockener Steg, where youll find a restaurant. The highest cableway in Europe transports visitors up past giant crevasses to the Matterhorn glacier paradise and into a breathtaking mountain landscape of glaciers and permanent snow. The exciting tour from Zermatt to the Matterhorn glacier paradise takes about 40 minutes. Overnight in Zermatt.
 
Day 6

Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz
Its time to sample one of the most scenic train journeys in Switzerland today as you check out of your hotel and make your way to the train station and board the Glacier Express taking you to St Moritz. This is a 7 hr comfortable journey taking you through some of the most spectacular scenery, 291 bridges and 91 tunnels! Upon arrival, make your way to the hotel and check in. The rest of the evening is free for you. Overnight in St Moritz.
 
Day 7

Explore St. Moritz on your own
Wake up to a lazy breakfast this morning as the day is yours to spend as you like. St Moritz is a lovely city with its salubrious climes and breathtaking scenery. There are several walking trails and places where you can spend some quality time. Overnight in St Moritz
 
Day 8

Bernina Express from St. Moritz to Lugano.
Wake up this morning in your high altitude resort at St Moritz with its snowy peaks and take the Bernina express to Tirano and then take the Bernina Express Bus which takes you along the scenic route through picturesque villages and along the bank of Lake Como to Lugano. The Bernina Express: the train & Bus lets you travel into and right through a UNESCO World Heritage site. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and relax. Overnight in Lugano.
 
Day 9

Visit Swiss Miniature
A unique sight awaits you this morning as you visit the Swiss Miniatur in Melide, where you will see more than 120 important attractions of Switzerland in miniature. For this you will need to make your way to the train station and board the train to Melide. The park is open from 0900 hrs to 1800 hrs. Enjoy lunch at the park and the various sights. Following this make your way back to Lugano. We recommend you doing a sightseeing tour of the city in a little train that departs from Piazza Manzoni around 1530hrs & lasts 40mins. Overnight in Lugano.
 
Day 10

Visit Ascona and Bellinzona Fox town on your own.
We recommend you taking a train to Mendrisio train station, departing Lugano at 1323 hrs and arriving Mendrisio at 1343 hrs, from where you need to connect to Fox Town by bus departing at 1401 hrs and arriving at 1403 hrs ! Enjoy shopping here (its the largest outlet shopping outlet in the whole of Switzerland and you are assured of getting some bargain buys here ) Later in the afternoon around 1555 hrs or 1655 hrs you can take the bus back to Mendrisio station and connect to your train to Lugano. The rest of the evening is free for you. Overnight in Lugano.
 
Day 11

Depart Lugano - Zurich Airport.
Wake up this morning following which its time to take the train to your onward destination.

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