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Scenic Switzerland
HIGHLIGHTS
• Geneva City Tour
• Chamonix, France
• Chateau de Chillon & Montreux • Swiss Wine Tasting
• Zermatt & the Matterhorn
• Golden Pass Train
• Gstaad
• Gruyeres & Swiss Cheese Dairy • Bern City Tour & Bear Pits
• Interlaken
• Lucerne Walking Tour
• Chapel Bridge of Lucerne
• Lucerne Lion Monument
INCLUDES
7 Nights Hotel Accommodations, 10 Meals, Tour Director, Motorcoach Transportation, Sightseeing per Itinerary, Baggage Handling
TOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL
Easy Active
DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT
Today board your overnight flight to Europe.
DAY 2: ARRIVE IN GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - YVERDON-LES-BAINS Upon arrival in Geneva, Switzerland meet your Premier World Discovery Tour Director and enjoy a Geneva City Tour to see the
Jet d’Eau (400 ft. high waterspout), the famous Flower Clock and the United Nations Building. Later transfer to your hotel in the resort town of Yverdon-les-Bains and check in for a 4-night stay. Yverdon is located in the heart of a natural setting formed by the Jura Mountains and Lake Neuchâtel, and is well known for its thermal springs and tourism. This evening enjoy a Welcome Dinner.
(D) Overnight: Yverdon-les-Bains
DAY 3: CHAMONIX - CHATEAU DE CHILLON - SWISS WINE TASTING
Today begins with a visit to France and to the ski resort of Chamonix, home of the first Winter Olympics in 1924 and situated at
the foot of Mont-Blanc, the highest peak in Europe. Later travel to Montreux and tour of the 12th century Chateau de Chillon, a fascinating castle on Lake Geneva made famous by Byron’s epic poem, “The Prisoner of Chillon.” Later drive along the “Corniche” - a steep and narrow road through vineyard
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villages to experience a Swiss Wine Tasting. In these villages, the “Lavaux” wine growers live and press their own grapes. Visit a local wine cellar to sample & taste the wines of the region. Later return to your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.
(B) Overnight: Yverdon-les-Bains
DAY 4: ZERMATT
Today travel to explore Zermatt, situated
at the foot of the majestic Matterhorn,
one of the world’s most famous mountain peaks. First arrive in Tasch and board a
train for the short ride to the famous car-free Alpine resort of Zermatt. Enjoy a Zermatt Walking Tour to see the splendors of this quaint village. Enjoy time at leisure
to explore Zermatt on your own. Perhaps peruse the luxury boutiques and shops or enjoy a meal in a ski lodge. Maybe ride up the Cogwheel Railway to the Gornergrat (weather permitting-10,130 ft.) offering incredible views of the Matterhorn and 29 of the highest peaks in Europe. Zermatt is truly a unique Alpine experience! Later return to Yverdon-les-Bains.
(B) Overnight: Yverdon-les-Bains
DAY 5: GOLDEN PASS TRAIN - GSTAAD - GRUYERES
This morning travel and board the Golden
Pass Train, one of Switzerland’s most scenic rail excursions. Sit back, relax and enjoy the panoramic mountain scenery en route to the small resort village of Gstaad. Later board your motorcoach and travel to Gruyeres, a charming hilltop town famous for its 12th century castle. Gruyeres is an unspoiled, car- free medieval village with lovely houses along cobblestone streets. Next visit a Swiss Cheese Dairy to see cheese being made and taste the finished product. Later enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers.
(B,D) Overnight: Yverdon-les-Bains
DAY 6: BERN - INTERLAKEN - LUCERNE
Today visit Bern, the beautiful capital city of
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