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Small Group Discovery
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
2021 Tour itinerary
Total meals included:
- 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
ARRIVE IN ZURICH, SWITZERLAND.
Day1
Welcome to Zurich! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
ZURICH–BIEL/BIENNE–NEUCHÂTEL–GENEVA.
Day2
ZURICH Orientation walk in the Old Town includes the Fraumünsterkirche.
BIEL/BIENNE Free time at the historical center.
NEUCHÂTEL Free time for lunch en route to Geneva.
174 mi / 280 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
GENEVA.
Day3
GENEVA Guided sightseeing includes Reformation Park and a walk through the Old Town. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
GENEVA–ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS, FRANCE–GRUYÈRES, SWITZERLAND–BROC–GRUYÈRE AREA
Day4
ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS Free time to browse.
GRUYÈRES LF Visit the castle and enjoy lunch with local specialties and a traditional dessert with meringue and double crème.
BROC LF Visit Maison Cailler Swiss chocolate factory for a tasting.
87 mi / 140 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
GRUYÈRE AREA–GSTAAD–INTERLAKEN–GRINDELWALD
Day5
GSTAAD Orientation walk and free time to browse.
INTERLAKEN Free time to explore.
GRINDELWALD Free time this afternoon and evening.
87 mi / 140 km
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Grindelwald with an excursion to the Trümmelbach Falls. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time with your GlobusGO mobile app.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
GRINDELWALD. EXCURSION TO THE JUNGFRAU
Day6
GRINDELWALD LF Excursion to the Jungfrau Massif includes a mountain train ride to the top, Ice Palace, and the Jungfrau Passport. Free time.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
GRINDELWALD–BERNE–LUCERNE
Day7
BERNE Guided walking tour includes a stop at Bear Park, panoramic views of the city from the Rose Garden and the Old Town. Free time for lunch.
LUCERNE Free time late this afternoon and evening.
112 mi / 180 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LUCERNE
Day8
LUCERNE Walking tour includes the Lion monument, the Old Town, and the Chapel Bridge. Farewell dinner this evening at a local restaurant.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
LUCERNE–ZURICH AIRPORT.
Day9
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Complimentary morning transfer to Zurich Airport. Schedule departing flights after 10 am. Extra nights are available in Zurich.
42 mi / 68 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Sheraton Zurich
Superior First-Class
A newly opened 197 room hotel set in an urban cosmopolitan district with a cozy lobby lounge fireplace and complimentary wireless internet access in public areas. The à-la-carte restaurant has an emphasis on fresh regional food with exciting cooking displays and there is a hip Italian hotel bar serving snacks and drinks as well as a fitness room for workouts.
Location
Pfingstweidstrasse 100, Zurich, Switzerland
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Ice Machine
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Window Opens
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Pay Movies
- Voicemail
- Alarm Clock
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
Royal Manotel
First-Class
In the heart of Geneva, this 203 room hotel welcomes you into a warm cozy atmosphere, where you will be met with tradition in a neoclassical ambiance with Free Wi-Fi access available throughout the hotel. Dining options include an upscale restaurant, a bistro and bar and leisure facilities comprise of a fitness area, sauna and hammam.
Location
41-43, Rue De Lausanne, Geneve, Switzerland
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
Room Facilities
- Climate Control
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Pay Movies
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Coffee Maker
- Smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
Cailler
First-Class
A charming 63 room chalet style hotel set in a magnificent natural setting in the Freiburg foothills of the Alps with two restaurants, a bar and Free Wi-Fi internet access throughout. The hotel is connected to the thermal baths of La Gruyère which include indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, Turkish steam bath and Spa facilities.
Location
Gros Plan 28, Charmey, Switzerland
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Restaurant On-Site
- Free WiFi
- Currency Exchange
- Pool
- ATM
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Phone
- Wake-Up Calls
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- In-Room Safe
- Coffee Maker
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Room Service
- Television
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
Sunstar Hotel
First-Class
Enjoying a quiet yet central location in the popular Alpine resort of Grindelwald which has beautiful unspoilt panoramic views of the famous North Face of the Eiger and the Wetterhorn. This 217 room chalet style property has a stylish lobby bar area with open fireplace and offers Free Wi-Fi internet access, two restaurants, a fitness centre and also boasts a wellness oasis with swimming pool, steambath and sauna.
Location
Dorfstrasse 168, Grindelwald, Switzerland
Hotel Facilities
- Beauty Salon
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Pool
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Spa Services
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Television
- Window Opens
- Alarm Clock
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Wake-Up Calls
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Desk
- Room Service
- Complimentary Toiletries
Astoria
First-Class
Ideally located in the heart of Lucerne, surrounded by mountains, close to its lake boasting crystal clear waters, the historic old town, and famous Chapel Bridge. All 252 contemporary rooms have a minibar and Wi-Fi. There's a plush cocktail lounge, a stylish café, and a rooftop bar affording city views. Other facilities include a full equipped modern gym.
Location
Pilatusstrasse 29, Lucerne, Switzerland
Hotel Facilities
- Ice Machine
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Fitness Room
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
- Gift Shop
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Phone
- Alarm Clock
- Air Conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Television
- Hair Dryer
