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| PACKAGE OVERVIEW |
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| Switzerland's best is yours on this vacation! From snow-clad mountains to rolling green meadows, verdant valleys to sparkling lakes, all are yours to see and experience, on Swiss Highlights. |
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 Return economy class airfare
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Swiss card with 5 transfers in 2nd class
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2 nights' accommodation in Geneva region
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1 night's accommodation in Zermatt
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2 nights' accommodation in Interlaken
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2 nights' accommodation in Lucerne
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Daily breakfast
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Excursion to Jungfraujoch-Top of Europe & Mt Pilatus
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| ITINERARY |
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DAY 01: GENEVA
Upon your arrival, you will be transferred to Geneva, where the rest of the day there is at your leisure, staying overnight in your hotel
Meals: Not applicable
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DAY 02: GENEVA
After breakfast today, you have the time to explore Geneva, where you can visit all the international organizations. Spend a comfortable night in your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 03: ZERMATT
After breakfast today, you will proceed on train from the Geneva region to the car-free resort of Zermatt, which is situated on the foothills of the majestic Matterhorn. Once here, you have the option of a visit to Gornergrat. Spend a comfortable night in your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 04: INTERLAKEN
After breakfast today, you will depart for Interlaken, which is a paradise for visitors, who can never have enough of its spectacular scenery. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore Interlaken's Hoheweg- an inviting 700 meter long boulevard with hotels, cosy cafes, fashion boutiques, watch and jewellery stores. As dusk draws near, you can admire the mountains by taking an optional dinner cruise on Lake Brienz (May to Aug. only). Spend a comfortable night in your hotel in Interlaken.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 05: INTERLAKEN - JUNGFRAUJOCH
After breakfast today, you will depart on an excursion from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe. This memorable train trip from Interlaken Ost takes you via Lauterbrunnen and Wengen to Kleine Scheidegg, at the foot of the famous Eiger North Wall. You then ascend by the Jungfrau Railway to a magnificent mountain world of eternal ice and snow till you reach Jungfraujoch, which, at 3454 metres altitude is the highest railway station in Europe. You will also visit the Ice Palace and Sphinx Terraces that offer breathtaking views of the Aletsch Glacier - the longest glacier in the Alps. Spend a comfortable night in your hotel in Interlaken.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 06: LUCERNE
After breakfast, you will begin your day with a memorable rail trip by the GoldenPass Line (panoramic coach seats in 1st class only) from Interlaken to the City of Lights - Lucerne. Your day there is at your leisure to visit the Swiss Transport Museum, the IMAX Theatre or the Lion Monument on your own. Spend a comfortable night in your hotel in Lucerne.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 07: LUCERNE - MT PILATUS
After breakfast, you will board the cruise from Lake Lucerne to Alpnachstad, then up to Pilatus by the steepest cogwheel railway in the world (from mid-May to mid-November). During winter you can take the bus from Lucerne to Kriens and further on a panoramic gondola from Kriens to Pilatus. Spend a comfortable night in your hotel in Lucerne.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 08: END OF TOUR
After breakfast this morning, you will depart to a Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland on your own.
Meals: Breakfast
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| HOTEL DETAILS |
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HOTEL KRONE
 
City: Lucerne
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HOTEL CRISTAL
City: Geneva
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HOTEL CHALET SWISS
City: Interlaken
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HOTEL BRISTOL
City: Zermatt
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| DESTINATION INFORMATION |
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| INTERLAKEN |
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Interlaken, a small town in the Bernese Highlands, is one of the most beautiful areas of Switzerland, and is easily accessible from both Zurich and Geneva. There is much to do here, from walking along the banks of the beautiful lakes of Thun and Brienz, to hiking to such places of scenic beauty as Harder Mountain and Schynige Platte. There are also various adventure sports available, such as mountain biking, bungee jumping, paragliding, and many, many more. Interlaken also has easy access to many skiing paradises of Switzerland. Nearby Grindelwald is a must visit, which is a glorious mountain town. Other interesting activities include taking the famous Jungfrau railway till the top of Jungfraujoch, the world's highest railway station, as well as visiting the Aletsch Glacier, the biggest glacier in the Alps.
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Interlaken River Aare
Interlaken Jungfraujoch
Interlaken Lake Brienz
Interlaken Lake Thun
Interlaken
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| PHOTO GALLERY |
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Geneva Flower Clock
Located in the Quai du General-Guisan, which also known as the Jardin Anglais, is the famous Flower Clock of Geneva, which is one of the most important landmarks to be visited in the city. It is a tribute to the artistry and workmanship of the tradition of Swiss watch-making, and is composed of eight circles of flowers, colours of which are changed every season. Another interesting fact is that the second hand of the clock is the longest in the world, approximately 2.5 metres in length.
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