Lucerne
Zermatt
7 days & 6 nights
CHF 1220.00 Twin/CHF 1365.00 Single
Lucerne – Titlis – Interlaken – Jungfraujoch – Lotschberger mountain route – Zermatt – Gornergrat
About Switzerland, Located in the heart of Europe, Switzerland is a landlocked and mountainous country, the beauty of which bewitch your senses. Officially the Swiss Confederation, it is bordered by Germany to the north, Italy to the south, France to the west, and Austrian and Liechtenstein to the east. Covering an area of 41,285 Sq Km, Switzerland is a federal directorial republic with 26 cantons, with the medieval city of Bern being the seat of the federal authorities.
About two-third of Switzerland is covered with forests, lakes, and mountains. Zurich is the largest town in the country, and also the global center for banking and finance. It attracts tourists with its bounty of museums, art galleries, boating and hiking opportunities. Lucerne is one of the prettiest cities that boasts 14th-century Chapel Bridge and Water Tower whereas Geneva is known for its fine-trimmed parks. Adventure seekers often visit the towns of Zermatt and Lausanne in the country for they are famous for challenging hikes and steep ski slopes. At 10,000 feet, Mount Titlis is the loftiest mountain in the country, the peaks of which can be closely seen through a cable-car ride.
In Switzerland, there is no official state religion. Most of the cantons recognize official churches that are either Catholic or Swiss Reformed. But, there are some with Old Catholic Church and Jewish congregations. Three of Europe’s major languages are official in Switzerland namely German, French, and Italian. It also recognizes Romanch - a Romance language as official.
Switzerland takes pride in its culture that has contributed to literature, music, art, architecture and sciences. Some of the notable festivals celebrated in the country are Paléo Festival, Lucerne Festival, the Locarno International Film Festival, the Montreux Jazz Festival and the Art Basel.
The cuisine in Switzerland includes heavy use of dairy products and a variety of cheeses. Dishes like fondue, raclette and rösti are found almost everywhere. The country is known for its chocolates that are made here since the 18th-century. Muesli is a widely accepted cereal here whereas wine is the most popular alcoholic drink.
Currency : Swiss franc
Population : 8.081 million
Time Zone : GMT +02:00
Area : 41285 km2
Capital : Bern
Official Language : French,Italian, German, Romansh
Capital's calling code : +41-31
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Arrival in Lucerne by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or any Swiss airport.
Overnight in Lucerne.
Proposed hotel or similar 3 star : Waldstätterhof, Drei Könige, Magic Hotel (breakfast at htl Krone about 80 m away), Des Alpes, IBIS Styles, Le Stelle
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Enjoy a ride in the first revolving gondola to Mount Titlis. 3020 m/10’000 ft. In Lucerne you board the LSE-train to Engelberg. There a small gondola takes you up to the Trübsee. You continue your trip by another gondola to Stand. Finally the revolving gondola takes you up to Mount Titlis. For a pectacular, close-up insight into a glacier, you visit the glacier cave and ride the Ice Flyer chairlift. Overnight in Lucerne.
Overnight in Lucerne
Proposed hotel or similar 3 Star : Waldstätterhof, Drei Könige, Magic Hotel (breakfast at htl Krone about 80 m away), Des Alpes, IBIS Styles, Le Stelle
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Rail journey from Lucerne to Interlaken over the Brünig Pass via the wood-carving village of Brienz.
Overnight in Interlaken.
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The beautiful Bernese Oberland! First from Interlaken Ost via Grindelwald or Wengen to the Kleine Scheidegg, at the foot of the famous Eiger North Wall. Then by Jungfrau Railway via the Eiger Glacier to the Jungfraujoch – at 3454 m/11,333 ft the highest railway station in Europe. Views of the Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in the Alps.
Second overnight in Interlaken.
Proposed hotel or simila 3star : City Hotel Oberland, Carlton-Europe, Weisses Kreuz, Beau Site, Bernerhof , Goldey
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Travel either via the Lötschberg base tunnel directly to Visp and further to Zermatt. Or by the Lötschberger – The new air conditioned train with big windows using the traditional scenic Lötschberg Line, passing the imposing Kander Viaduct, the helical tunnel around the Felsenburg and the descent to Brig with the imposing view onto the Rhone Valley and continue your journey to Zermatt (www.bls.ch/loetschberger). Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn, is the perfect Alpine resort. On arrival you might take the opportunity to go on an optional excursion to Rothorn paradise to enjoy the best view of the Matterhorn.
Overnight in Zermatt.
Proposed hotel or similar
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Travel either via the Lötschberg base tunnel directly to Visp and further to Zermatt. Or by the Lötschberger – The new air conditioned train with big windows using the traditional scenic Lötschberg Line, passing the imposing Kander Viaduct, the helical tunnel around the Felsenburg and the descent to Brig with the imposing view onto the Rhone Valley and continue your journey to Zermatt (www.bls.ch/loetschberger). Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn, is the perfect Alpine resort. On arrival you might take the opportunity to go on an optional excursion to Rothorn paradise to enjoy the best view of the Matterhorn.
Overnight in Zermatt.
Proposed hotel or similar 3 star : City Hotel Oberland, Carlton-Europe, Weisses Kreuz, Beau Site, Bernerhof , Goldey
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Return to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request.
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Swiss Card Mountain Railways (4 transfers) 2nd class from Swiss border or airport
Excursions to Mount Titlis incl. Ice Flyer chairlift, Jungfraujoch and Gornergrat
2 nights in Lucerne, room with bath/ shower and WC, breakfast
2 nights in Interlaken, room with bath/ shower and WC, breakfast
2 nights in Zermatt, room with bath/ shower and WC, breakfast
Any additional tickets for optional excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25-50% of the regular fares
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When you would like to so please send a mail to one of our concierge they will be happy to assist to upgrade your ticket and you are able to pay on arrival
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