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SCENIC SWITZERLAND BY TRAIN |
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Zurich, St Moritz, Zermatt, Lausanne,
Lucerne |
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Tour Code |
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6010 |
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# of Days |
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9 Days |
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1 ZURICH, SWITZERLAND.
Check into your hotel in Zurich. The rest of the day is free for you to
explore this exciting city. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow
travellers. (D)
2 ZURICH - LUCERNE.
Today, journey by train from Zurich to Lucerne. Lucerne is one of
Switzerland's most idyllic medieval cities, surrounded by a beautiful
lake and nestled amidst snowcapped Alps. The rest of the day is at
leisure to discover the delights of this charming city or to join one of
the optional excursions. (B)
3 LUCERNE - GOLDEN PASS TRAIN - INTERLAKEN - LAUSANNE.
Leave Lucerne this morning on the Golden Pass Panoramic train. Beginning
in Lucerne, cross Brunig Pass en route to Interlaken for a visit. The
Golden Pass Line continues its scenic journey to Lausanne via Zweisimmen
and Gstaad. Enjoy a visit in the renowned winter resort of Interlaken
before reaching Lausanne for an overnight. (B)
4 LAUSANNE - ZERMATT.
This morning, depart for the delightful Swiss mountain resort of Zermatt.
En route, stop in the town of Montreux, situated on the shores of Lake
Geneva and known as the "Swiss Riviera." Time for leisure or maybe join
the optional excursion to Chillon with an opportunity to enjoy the
guided visit of its castle before continuing by train to Zermatt for two
overnights. (B,D)
5 ZERMATT. INCLUDED GORNERGRAT EXCURSION.
Today, enjoy the included excursion to the famous Gornergrat, travelling
onboard Europe's highest rack railway. The views from its summit are
spectacular. The rest of the day is at leisure in Zermatt-with a variety
of interesting shops, cafes, bars, and narrow streets to explore. (B)
6 ZERMATT - GLACIER EXPRESS - ST. MORITZ.
The train journey today aboard the spectacular Glacier Express is
without a doubt one of the main highlights of the tour. Enjoy an
unforgettable journey as it makes its way through the unspoiled natural
beauty of the Alps on its direct route from Zermatt to the world-famous
mountain resort of St. Moritz. (B,D)
7 ST. MORITZ. BERNINA EXPRESS TO TIRANO, ITALY.
Today take the Bernina Express train (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) to
Tirano for one of Europe's most spectacular and breathtaking train
rides. Travel across lofty Bernina Pass via the Swiss Poschiavo area to
Tirano in the Italian Valtellina, witnessing an array of beautiful
mountain streams, glaciers, and alpine scenery along the way. Overnight
in St. Moritz. (B)
8 ST. MORITZ - KLOSTERS - ZURICH.
Leave St. Moritz this morning for the journey back to Zurich (standard
class between Samaden and Sagliains). En route, stop in the town of
Klosters, situated 1,200 metres (3,937 feet) above sea level, for some
time at leisure. Overnight in Zurich. (B)
9 ZURICH.
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
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2010 Departure Dates & Price |
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Start |
End |
in US$ |
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30-Apr-10 |
8-May-10 |
$1,969 |
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7-May-10 |
15-May-10 |
$1,969 |
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14-May-10 |
22-May-10 |
$1,969 |
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21-May-10 |
29-May-10 |
$1,969 |
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28-May-10 |
5-Jun-10 |
$1,969 |
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4-Jun-10 |
12-Jun-10 |
$1,969 |
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11-Jun-10 |
19-Jun-10 |
$1,969 |
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18-Jun-10 |
26-Jun-10 |
$1,969 |
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25-Jun-10 |
3-Jul-10 |
$1,969 |
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2-Jul-10 |
10-Jul-10 |
$1,969 |
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9-Jul-10 |
17-Jul-10 |
$1,969 |
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16-Jul-10 |
24-Jul-10 |
$1,969 |
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23-Jul-10 |
31-Jul-10 |
$1,969 |
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30-Jul-10 |
7-Aug-10 |
$1,969 |
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6-Aug-10 |
14-Aug-10 |
$1,969 |
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13-Aug-10 |
21-Aug-10 |
$1,969 |
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20-Aug-10 |
28-Aug-10 |
$1,969 |
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27-Aug-10 |
4-Sep-10 |
$1,969 |
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3-Sep-10 |
11-Sep-10 |
$1,969 |
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10-Sep-10 |
18-Sep-10 |
$1,969 |
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17-Sep-10 |
25-Sep-10 |
$1,969 |
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24-Sep-10 |
2-Oct-10 |
$1,969 |
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REMARKS: |
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Airline Tickets from MANILA
NOT INCLUDED.
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Rates are per head in US$ on Twin Sharing.
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Rates are subject to change
without prior notice.
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TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY
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Passport and Country Visas are at
pax own arrangement and expense
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A different way to
discover Switzerland. Drink in the spectacular scenery
from the first-class carriages of the Swiss train
network, with rides on the Golden Pass, the Glacier
Express, the Bernina Express, and the Gornergrat trains.
Begin in Zurich and travel to Lucerne, the delightful
medieval town with the famous wooden bridge, then
continue through breathtaking mountain pastures and
quaint villages like Interlaken, Zweisimmen, Meiringen,
and Gstaad before reaching Lausanne on Lake Geneva.
Visit elegant Montreux and continue to Zermatt at the
foot of the legendary Matterhorn. Spend two nights in
this beautiful car-free village; then enjoy an exciting
ride on the Glacier Express from Zermatt to glitzy St.
Moritz. Travel through the pristine natural wonders of
the Alps, the perfect prelude to your train ride on the
Bernina Express. From St. Moritz, stop in Klosters for
time at leisure before returning to Zurich for the
conclusion of your journey. |
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Meals
Breakfast - 8
Lunch - 0
Dinner - 3 |
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Standard Features |
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SIGHTSEEING: Visits
to Lucerne, Gstaad, Interlaken, Lausanne, Montreux,
Gornergrat train, St. Moritz, Klosters, and Zurich
SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Swiss Alps
GUIDES: Services of a professional Tour Director while
touring
TRANSPORTATION: First-class train travel (except
where specified)
MEALS: Buffet breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D) |
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