10 Nights 11 Days

Switzerland

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Gems of Switzerland

Cities : Basel, Interlaken, Lucerne

Day 1

Arrive Zurich - Basel
Welcome to Switzerland this morning. Upon arrival please make your way to the train station right below the airport and connect to your train taking you to Basel. The capital of art and culture alike. The Rhine is the citys best kept secret and is a great place to hang out in the evenings. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and the rest of the day is free for you to explore and learn more about this lovely and lively city. The hotel will present to you a Basel card which allows you free access to all the public transport systems available. Overnight in Basel.
 
Day 2

Basel
Wake up to breakfast this morning, following which we suggest you enjoy exploring the various aspects the city has to offer. Some of the must see sights are : Solitude Park overlooking the Rhine promenade, crossing the Rhine via the oldest bridges, enjoy the view of the city from the Pfalz - the vantage point behind the cathedral. Finally you could stop to see the Les Trois Rois, a luxury hotel steeped in history and the oldest hotels here. The evening is free for you to relax and indulge in some great bargain shopping here. Overnight in Basel.
 
Day 3

Basel
Another day in Basel and you have several options today. If you are an art buff, there are several museums and theatres you can visit and spend time at, or you could indulge in a boat cruise that takes you to the confluence point from where you can see a part of Germany and France whilst being in Swiss waters. This is quite a unique excursion and well worth it. However should you have a valid Schengen visa you can also take a day tour into the Black forest of Germany or into the Alsace region of France. Should you however wish to spend more time in Basel itself, you could walk around the city and try lunch at any of the many trendy eateries and spend time browsing around in the local markets. "Lackerli" (sweet biscuit) is a Basel specialty and a must buy here. Freie Strasse is the shopping street with more than 150 retailers housed here and is a great place to spend some time too. Basel is quite famous for its nightlife, with its wild parties or clubbing until dawn. Overnight in Basel.
 
Day 4

Basel - Interlaken
Wake up this morning following which its time to take the train to Interlaken. Upon arrival make your way to the hotel and check in. Later in the evening make your way to the Harder Kulm, which is celebrating 100 yrs of Swiss Tradition this year. Enjoy a romantic evening there with aperitif served specially for you. If you arrive here on a Thursday evening, you can also enjoy some traditional Swiss music. The trip up the mountain in the funicular is quite spectacular. Overnight in Interlaken.
 
Day 5

Interlaken
Following breakfast this morning its time to head to the station and head off to the Top of Europe - to the Jungfraujoch. Snow and ice is guaranteed 100% round the year. Upon arrival at the top, you can walk around on the glacier, spend time in the Sphinx there looking at all the peaks around you. On a clear day you can see as far as the Mont Blanc ( of France ) !, visit the Ice Palace and finally enjoy a hot meal in the restaurant there. Later in the afternoon take the train back to Interlaken and the rest of the evening is free for you to either walk around town, shop at Bucherer or any of the shops there else depending on the day of the week, you could also enjoy a Dinner cruise on the lake. For those who would like to gamble away, the famous Casino Kursaal awaits you.Overnight in Interlaken.
 
Day 6

Interlaken
Wake up to breakfast this morning following which its time to make a trip to Schilthorn by the cable car. Your first stop is the car free village of Murren where we recommend you get off, enjoy a cup of coffee and then proceed up to the peak. This is also the place where the famous James Bond movie was shot. You can enjoy some continental or Indian food at the 360 degree revolving restaurant up there. Later in the evening its time to return back to Interlaken but a strong recommendation is a stop at the Trummelbach Falls en route. Overnight in Interlaken.
 
Day 7

Interlaken
Post breakfast this morning the day is free for you to explore the region in detail. You could take the boat cruise on the Brienz and visit the Ballenberg Open air Museum which houses more than 100 original buildings from all over Switzerland and creates an atmosphere of how Switzerland was in the bygone days. Or make a full day trip to Lausanne, visit the Olympic Museum in Ouchy and head to Geneva. Overnight in Interlaken.
 
Day 8

Interlaken - Lucerne
Its time to head towards the train station this morning and board the train taking you to Lucerne. Upon arrival make your way to the hotel and check in. Relax and later in the afternoon you could either walk around the city or opt for the 40 min train ride covering the Chapel Bridge, the town square, the Lion Monument and much more, or make a trip to Schaffhausen and the Rhine Falls, stopping at the 14th century village Stein Am Rhine along the way. The Swiss Museum of Transport is also worth visiting here in Lucerne, which has been voted the most popular museum and theme park for the whole family in any weather. Overnight in Lucerne.
 
Day 9

Lucerne
An excursion up the Dragon Mountain is in store for you this morning. We suggest that if you are traveling in May the 1 hr boat ride is quite unique, The boat takes you from Lucerne to Alpnachstad from where you hop on to the worlds steepest cogwheel railway that takes you to Pilatus Kulm, Prior to May you will need to take the train from Lucerne to Alpnachstad directly and then connect to the cogwheel train. Spend time at the peak and should you take the morning cogwheel train, you may be able to hop out at one of the stops along the way and see real farmer bake bread and make some fresh cheese in the mountains. You could even buy some! At the top there are some restaurants offering some mouthwatering food and soups. On the way back we recommend you take the cable car to Kriens from where Bus Nr 1 takes you to Lucerne in 15 mins. However prior to that you must stop at the Pilatus Seilpark which is Switzerlands biggest suspension Rope Park and a great hit with kids and adults alike. Make sure you also keep a look out for the mascot Piloo there! The rest of the evening is free for you to walk around the city and later tonight you could enjoy authentic swiss dinner and music at the Stadtkeller dating back to the 12th century. Overnight in Lucerne.
 
Day 10

Lucerne
Today you visit the glacier paradise Titlis offering an eternal snow and ice experience on the highest viewpoint in Central Switzerland all year round. Ascending the worlds first revolving gondola Rotair is like being an eagle.  You change 3 different cable cars to reach the peak where you can enjoy a pizza at the highest Pizzeria in the world and much more. The ice flier is a big hit with the family. With loads to do at the peak, more than half a day is a must. Return back to Lucerne later in the afternoon or early evening and spend the rest of the time at any of the restaurants dotting the city or just walking along the lake. Overnight in Lucerne.
 
Day 11

Depart Lucerne
Its time to bid au revoir to your Swiss Sojourn as you head to the train station to connect to your train taking you to Zurich airport.
* Should you have a very early connection, it is advisable you spend the last night in Zurich itself.

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