11 Nights 12 Days

Switzerland

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Swiss Splendor

Cities : Interlaken, Lucerne, Zermatt

Day 1

Arrive Zurich - Interlaken
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 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. The trip up the mountain in the funicular is quite spectacular. Overnight in Interlaken.
 
Day 2

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. 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 3

Interlaken
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 Interlaken. Overnight in Interlaken.
 
Day 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

Lucerne - 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. 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 9

Zermatt
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 10

Zermatt
There is yet another peak in Zermatt which could be another full day excursion for you. Its the train ride up the Gonergrat. Discover a top-class natural paradise: the Gornergrat Bahn takes you from Zermatt up the 3089 m high Gornergrat. Through aromatic stone pine and larch forests and across alpine meadows in summer time full of flowers and in winter time deeply snow-capped you arrive in the midst of 29 snow and ice-covered four-thousand-meter-high mountains including such famous greats us Matterhorn (4478 m), Liskamm (4527 m) and Dufour-Spitze (4634 m). On a culinary level too, the Gornergrat offers everything you could wish for. The Kulmhotel Gornergrat, the highest hotel in the Swiss Alps (3100 m), and other restaurants located along the route treat you to the very best food and drink.

You return back to Zermatt early evening following which the time is free for you to explore the narrow lanes and the quaint restaurants that dot the alpine village. Overnight in Zermatt.
 
Day 11

Zermatt - Zurich
Its time to head to the train station this morning post breakfast this morning and board the train taking you to Zurich. Or else you have the option of taking the Glacier Express to St Moritz and onwards. Upon arrival into Zurich, make your way to the hotel and check in.  Later in the evening we recommend you take a walk along the Lake, shop at the many malls and stores dotting the promenade or take a half day trip to the Alpamare water park that is open till late, or to Uetliberg for some great scenery. Overnight in Zurich.
 
Day 12

Depart Zurich
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.

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