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Another special highlight arranged by Globus is a visit to the magnificent castle in Gruyères, where you’ll walk through eight centuries of architecture, history, and culture. Here, lunch with local specialties and a traditional dessert of meringue and double crème has been included.
Enjoy the time spent in Geneva, Switzerland's most international and second-largest city, which has a fantastic lakeside setting and breathtaking panoramas of the Alps. Guided sightseeing of the city features a visit to the Reformation Park. Enjoy a chocolate tasting at the famous Maison Cailler in Broc, and stop for an orientation in Gstaad, one of Switzerland's most famous skiing resorts and a popular destination for international celebrities. A walking tour in Lucerne includes Chapel Bridge, a picturesque covered wooden bridge and the impressive Lion Monument.
These are just a few of the highlights on this Spectacular Switzerland tour. It's the vacation of a lifetime!
Selected departures can join cruise WZA “Romantic Rhine”
Highlights
Welcome dinner; orientation walk of the Old Town
BIEL/BIENNE Visit the historical center
NEUCHÂTEL Visit the town
GENEVA Guided sightseeing, visit Reformation Park
EVIAN-LES-BAINS Stop on the French side of Lake Geneva
GRUYÈRE
[LF] Visit the castle in Gruyères town, followed by a lunch with local specialties
BROC[LF] Chocolate tasting at Maison Cailler
GSTAADOrientation
INTERLAKEN
Take pictures of the Jungfrau mountains
GRINDELWALD [LF] Excursion to the Jungfrau
BERNE See the Bear Park, enjoy a panoramic view from the Rose Garden, Old Town
LUCERNE Walking tour including the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge; farewell dinner at a local restaurant
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Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
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
Discover Zurich’s well-preserved OLD TOWN with its medieval guild houses during your orientation walk. Then, leave Zurich and start your Swiss adventure. You’ll quickly discover that Switzerland isn’t just home to the Alps, but also to some of the most beautiful lakes. First, stop at the foot of the Jura Mountains in the picturesque town of Biel, known as Bienne by French-speaking Swiss and famous for watch making. Explore the HISTORICAL CENTER and take a scenic drive to lakeside Neuchâtel, dominated by the medieval cathedral and castle. Time to stroll along the beautiful lake promenade before continuing to stunning Geneva, the second-largest city in Switzerland, with its fantastic lakeside location and breathtaking panoramas of the Alps.
Today’s Distance: 326 mi / 525 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
GENEVA.
Day3
During your guided sightseeing, see the elegant buildings that house many international organizations, including the headquarters of the International Red Cross and many United Nations agencies. You will also hear about John Calvin, the French theologian who helped reform the church in Geneva in the mid-16th century. Visit REFORMATION PARK, with its International Monument to the Reformation, and walk through the OLD TOWN to see St. Pierre’s Cathedral. Balance of the day is at leisure to further explore this fascinating city. An optional lake cruise is available to make the most of your stay.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
GENEVA–ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS, FRANCE–GRUYÈRES, SWITZERLAND–BROC–GRUYÈRE AREA
Day4
Enter France and follow Lake Geneva along the southern shore to the famous spa town of Évian-les-Bains, a popular holiday resort renowned for its mineral water. Return to Switzerland, and cross the Rhône River, France’s largest river—originating in the Swiss Alps and, eventually flowing into the Mediterranean Sea. See the vineyards, where some of the best Swiss wines are produced, then leave this “Swiss Riviera” and continue to Gruyères for LF a visit to the magnificent CASTLE. Walk through eight centuries of architecture, history, and culture, and afterward enjoy lunch with local specialties and a traditional dessert with meringue and double crème. An extra treat is a LF stop in Broc for a visit to MAISON CAILLER chocolate factory to taste this delicious Swiss specialty. Continue to your hotel in nearby Charmey.
Today’s Distance: 75 mi / 120 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
GRUYÈRE AREA–GSTAAD–INTERLAKEN–GRINDELWALD
Day5
Leave the Gruyère area and enjoy a scenic drive to Gstaad, one of Switzerland’s most famous ski resorts. After an orientation of this international holiday destination for royalty and celebrities, continue to Interlaken. The town’s unique location, nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz and surrounded by the world-famous Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains, guarantees spectacular views. Later, arrive at your charming hotel in the mountain resort of Grindelwald.
Today’s Distance: 68 mi / 110 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
GRINDELWALD. EXCURSION TO THE JUNGFRAU
Day6
LF An unforgettable trip to the Alpine wonderland of ice and snow is the true highlight of a visit to Switzerland. At an amazing 11,332 feet, the JUNGFRAUJOCH is Europe’s highest railway station. Jungfrau’s 13,642-foot summit was first ascended in 1811 and, in 1912, the rack railway was opened. There are lots of things to do here: enjoy the Alpine Sensation, the Panorama 360° Experience, the ICE PALACE, and take the elevator to the Sphinx Observatory. Also receive your Jungfrau Passport as a souvenir to take home with you. The round trip to the “Top of Europe” by MOUNTAIN TRAIN will occupy most of the day.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
GRINDELWALD–BERNE–LUCERNE
Day7
Arrive in the stately capital of Berne. See the BEAR PARK, and enjoy the panoramic view of the city from the Rose Garden and the OLD TOWN with the Clock Tower and the ornate, flower-adorned fountains. Leave the Berner Oberland and drive via Langnau in the Emmental Valley to picturesque Lucerne. Tonight is your chance to join an optional dinner excursion to a folklore party with yodeling and alphorn blowing.
Today’s Distance: 124 mi / 200 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LUCERNE
Day8
Follow your Tour Director for a pleasant walk and admire Thorwaldsen’s impressive LION MONUMENT, dedicated to the Swiss Guards who protected the Royal House of France during the French Revolution. Walk along ornate patrician houses of the walled Old Town, then cross the famous covered CHAPEL BRIDGE to the Jesuit Church, the first large baroque church built in Switzerland on the north side of the Alps. Join an optional excursion to Mount Pilatus, and tonight, a farewell dinner awaits at a local restaurant for a proper auf Wiedersehen.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
LUCERNE–ZURICH AIRPORT.
Day9
Morning transfer to Zurich Airport in time for homebound flights leaving no earlier than 10 am. Extra nights are available in Zurich.
Today’s Distance: 34 mi / 55 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
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
- Concierge desk
- Business Center
- Ice Machine
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Internet Access
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Window Opens
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Phone
- Voicemail
- Air Conditioning
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Pay Movies
- Wake-Up Calls
- Cable/Satellite
- Alarm Clock
- Climate Control
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
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
- Laundry Available
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Climate Control
- Smoking Rooms
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- Coffee Maker
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Television
- Phone
- Room Service
- Pay Movies
- Air Conditioning
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Alarm Clock
- 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
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Free WiFi
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Gift Shop
- ATM
- Currency Exchange
- Business Center
- Spa Services
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Newspaper
- In-Room Safe
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Alarm Clock
- Mini-bar
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Non-smoking Rooms
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
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Beauty Salon
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Concierge desk
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- Television
- Window Opens
- Hair Dryer
- Alarm Clock
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Phone
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Complimentary Newspaper
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
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Business Center
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Ice Machine
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Alarm Clock
- Mini-bar
- Television
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Internet Access
