6 Days Magical Switzerland

Overview

Tour of Zurich and its main monuments: take in the fabulous views of the Alps and Lake Zurich from the Höhenstrasse. Also take the rotating Rotair cable car to the top of Mount Titlis and its spectacular glacier. From an elevation of 3.020 m, visitors enjoy breathtaking views of the Central Alps. Also visit the beautiful parks along the lake, the cathedral and the European headquarters of the UN. In addition travel to Lausanne and then Montreux with its magnificent Chillon Castle.

Day 1: Zurich

Arrival in Zurich and transfer to your hotel. Accommodation: The Hotel Swissotel Zurich.

Day 2: Zurich 

In the morning you enjoy a sightseeing tour of Zurich and its main monuments: take in the fabulous views of the Alps and Lake Zurich from the Höhenstrasse. We will stop briefly in Rapperswil, the quaint city of roses. On our way back to Zurich you enjoy a lovely cruise on Lake Zurich (no guide). Arrival at Zürich-Bürkliplatz. Make your own way back to the hotel.

Accommodation: The Hotel Swissôtel Zürich.

Day 3:  Zurich – Lucerne – Mount Titlis- Interlaken

Departure for Lucerne. Short sightseeing tour and free time to explore Lucerne on your own. At noon we continue to Engelberg. Also take the rotating Rotair cable car to the top of Mount Titlis and its spectacular glacier. From an elevation of 3.020 m, visitors enjoy breathtaking views of the Central Alps. In the afternoon you visit the lakeside town of Brienz and see the talented woodcarving artisans. Continue to Interlaken, at the foot of Mount Jungfrau.

Accommodation: The Hotel Interlaken.

Day 4: Interlaken – Bern – Gruyeres -Geneva

From Interlaken we drive along Lake Thun to Bern, located on the Aare River, overlooking the Alps. Also  visit the city before we continue to Gruyeres, a picturesque village with an impressive medieval castle.

Accommodation: The Hotel Ramada Encore.

Day 5: Geneva – Montreux – Zermatt

Sightseeing tour of Geneva. Visit the beautiful parks along the lake, the cathedral and the European headquarters of the UN. Also you travel to Lausanne and Montreux with its magnificent Chillon Castle. Free time to visit Montreux. In the afternoon you explore the Rodano river valley as far as Täsch. From here you continue by narrow gauge train to Zermatt, nestled at the foot of mighty Mount Matterhorn.

Dinner and accommodation: The Hotel Alex.

Day 6: Zermatt – Nufenen Pass -Zurich

In the morning you are free to explore Zermatt at your leisure or undertake an optional excursion to the top of Mount Gornergrat (not included). Also in the afternoon you return to Täsch where you board the bus for a spectacular drive over the high Nufenen mountain pass to Airolo. Return to Zurich. Arrival in Zurich at train station or Swissôtel at 6.30 pm.

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