Scenic Switzerland

Inclusions

  • Daily breakfast (6)
  • 6 Nights stay in Zurich in 4 star hotels
  • All the hotels have +75% recommendation on TripAdvisor
  • Return Airport Transfer at Zurich on arrival and departure
  • Guided city tour in Zurich
  • Excursion to Mount Titlis
  • Walking tour of Stein Am Rhein
  • Guided tour to Jungfraujoch from Interlaken
  • Ticket fees for Rotair Cable car and Eiger Express cable car
  • Transfers as per the program
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  • Enjoy a guided walking tour of Zurich
  • Take a revolving gondola ride to Mount Titlis
  • Walking tour of Stein Am Rhein
  • Admire the lovely expanses on the ride on a cogwheel train to Mount Jungfraujoch
  • Delight in a lovely river cruise to Schaffhausen

Overview

Switzerland might appear as a small country on the world map but it surely packs in a punch. Glacier-capped Alpine peaks, turquoise blue lakes, cities with medieval old towns, turreted fairy-tale castles and thunderous waterfalls, gorges, valleys and World Heritage vineyards, Switzerland is blessed with it all. No matter, where you go, you’re in for a thrilling journey. Roads that stretch out along the edges of enormous lakes and glaciers bends that opens up to breath-taking views, where else can you find the stride between urban and outdoors so effortless.
This 8 days Swiss package has been designed to showcase the best views of Switzerland. Starting with the capital city of Zurich, taking you to medieval towns, world Heritage vineyards, valleys hidden deep in the mountains, and thundering falls and gorges, this package includes almost every drive, train journey, boat trip or cable car ride that has an element of the epic.
Read on to know more about a spectacular journey across Switzerland.

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After breakfast at the hotel, you have the entire day at leisure to explore Zurich on you own, indulge in some retail therapy at Bahnhofstrasse, visit the Zurich National Museum, stock up on some chocolates from the legendary Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprungli. The Zurich opera house is also a very popular option among classical music lovers as well as architecture enthusiasts.

 Overnight stay In Zurich

Today after breakfast you embark on a fun and informative walking tour with a professional guide to uncover the old town of Zürich and the city centre as well. The first stop is at St. Peter Church, the oldest church of Zurich and it also holds the distinction of having the largest church clock face in Europe. You continue onto Lindenhof, the medieval district of Zurich. The best views of the city can be had from the bridge on Lindenhof hill, directly overlooking the river Limmat. The other stops on this walking tour include an outside view of the Grossmunster Church and the Fraumünster church followed by Zurich Town Hall. You continue walking through the Rindermark square, through the small alleys of the center, to arrive at the old town, Niederdorf.

Overnight stay In Zurich

Today you visit the Swiss winter wonderland and Central Switzerland's tallest mountain, Mount Titlis for some breath taking Alpine vistas. You excursion to Mount Titlis starts with the first stop at Engelberg valley station, from where you board an aerial cable car to the Stand station. The ride from the middle station at Stand up to the summit station at 3,020 metres above sea-level is on TITLIS ROTAIR gondola, world's first revolving cable car. Although the ride is for just 30 mins but the panoramic view of snow-capped mountaintops and Alpine landscapes is worth a lifetime of memories. On the way back, you board a coach for your return journey to Zurich, via Lucerne.

 Located on the edge of Lake Lucerne amidst snow-capped mountains, Lucerne is undoubtedly the most beautiful destination in Switzerland, thanks to its stunning location and medieval architecture. At Lucerne you are free to explore the city on your own. You can take a leisurely stroll around the colourful Old Town, and Weinmarkt, an attractive square. Check out the Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke) and Spreuer Bridge both of which has some pretty pictorial panels from mid-century. Jesuit Church and Dying Lion Monument are other sightseeing options at Lucerne. Don’t forget to taste the Luzerner C Hügelipastete, a popular meat dish from Swiss cuisine before heading back to Zurich 

Overnight stay In Zurich

Today you tour one of Switzerland’s well-preserved cobbled Old Town old town, Stein Am Rhein. The Renaissance-era buildings made of timber and stones with delicate wooden windows and stunning frescoes are the distinctive feature of this town. The White Eagle, whose fresco is considered as the oldest preserved mural painting of the Renaissance in Switzerland, is the most prominent of these houses of the town. You may head up the hill to the castle to get enjoy a better view.

 It’s a small town but you can easily spend a few hours. This small old town is totally pedestrian, so better come prepared with walking shoes.

You are allowed some free time for lunch before you head off for a river cruise to Schaffhausen. The drive from Stein am Rhein to Schaffhausen takes you through the untouched and idyllic landscape of the Rhine and you board the boat in Schaffhausen. The highlight of the cruise is undoubtedly the beautiful Reichenau Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the quaintest international border posts; the historic old, wooden bridge crossing over Rhine at Diessenhofen. 

 Overnight stay In Zurich.                                                                                                                                                                                          Ticket to be purchased on the spot: 31€ per person

Today you embark on a full-day guided tour to the high-Alpine Swiss wonderland Jungfraujoch from Interlaken This sensational train journey takes you to the highest railway station in Europe, standing at an astonishing height of 3,454m. From Interlaken you take the Eiger express tri cable gondola till Eiger Glacier station and then board a cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch. This trip isn’t just about the destination, but also about the panoramic journey along the way Overnight stay In Zurich

After breakfast at the hotel, you have the entire day at leisure to explore Zurich on you own, indulge in some retail therapy at Bahnhofstrasse, visit the Zurich National Museum, stock up on some chocolates from the legendary Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprungli. The Zurich opera house is also a very popular option among classical music lovers as well as architecture enthusiasts. Overnight stay In Zurich

Post breakfast, you check out of the hotel. Your trip comes to an end and you shall be dropped back to the airport for your journey back home.

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