Overview
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Venture to Europe’s highest railway station serving the 13,642-foot summit of the Jungfrau mountain. This Alpine wonderland offers a wealth of activities and experiences for this full day’s trip.
Traveling on to Lucerne, pass through charming mountains to visit picturesque Brienz with its Woodcarving Museum. Then, on to a special highlight: Ballenberg’s open-air museum with its centuries-old Swiss buildings.
The two-night stay in Lucerne includes a walking tour of the many inspirational and historic sites in the city including a visit to the Lion Monument – built in recognition of the Swiss Guards’ sacrifice in protection of the Royal House of France during the French Revolution centuries before.
A sumptuous farewell dinner will conclude this Swiss adventure. With many stories of the stunning natural scenery and the warm and welcoming culture here, you’ll remember your trip to the Top of Switzerland as the height of your travels so far.
Selected departures can join cruise WZA “Romantic Rhine”
Highlights
Welcome dinner; orientation walk of the Old Town
AFFOLTERN
LF Visit a cheese farm and enjoy a light lunch
INTERLAKEN LF Excursion to the Jungfrau
BRIENZ Visit the Woodcarving Museum
BALLENBERG LF Visit the open-air museum
LUCERNE
Walking tour including the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge; farewell dinner at a local restaurant
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 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–EMMENTAL VALLEY–INTERLAKEN.
Day2
Discover Zurich’s well-preserved OLD TOWN with its medieval guild houses during your orientation walk, before continuing to the Emmental Valley. Stop at LF the SCHAUKäSEREI AFFOLTERN to try out the locally produced cheese, and enjoy a light lunch. Then, continue your journey deep into the Alps to arrive in 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.
Today’s Distance: 106 mi / 170 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
INTERLAKEN. EXCURSION TO THE JUNGFRAU
Day3
LF An unforgettable trip to the high 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. 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. Your roundtrip excursion to the “Top of Europe” by MOUNTAIN TRAIN will take up most of the day.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
INTERLAKEN–BRIENZ–BALLENBERG–LUCERNE
Day4
A scenic drive through charming mountains brings you to cozy Brienz, where you will visit the interesting WOODCARVING MUSEUM. Also walk through the romantic Brunngasse, once awarded the title “Most Beautiful Street in Europe.” A LF visit to the fascinating open-air museum of Ballenberg includes marvelous centuries-old buildings from all parts of Switzerland. Arrive in picturebook Lucerne for a 2-night stay. You may wish to join an optional folklore party with cheese fondue, yodeling, and alphorn blowing.
Today’s Distance: 50 mi / 80 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LUCERNE
Day5
Follow your Tour Director for a pleasant walk and admire Thorwaldsen’s 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. Later, an exciting optional excursion is available to Mount Pilatus, the “Guard of Lucerne.” This evening, a farewell dinner has been prepared to celebrate your vacation as the best way to say auf Wiedersehen.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
LUCERNE–ZURICH AIRPORT
Day6
Morning transfer to Zurich Airport in time for homebound flights leaving no earlier than 10 am. Extra nights are available in Zurich, not Lucerne.
Today’s Distance: 34 mi / 55 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- Maximum elevation on tour—11,332 ft.
- Adequate footwear is required for the trip to the Jungfrau.
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
Metropole Hotel
First-Class
This 96-room hotel has a superb central location offering serene views of the impressive Jungfrau Mountain range from its 18th floor panoramic restaurant. The inviting bar is a great place to enjoy a cocktail and there is also a fitness room, sauna and Free Wifi internet access throughout the property.
Location
Hoeheweg 37, Interlaken, Switzerland
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Beauty Salon
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Fitness Room
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Wake-Up Calls
- Phone
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
