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GRAND TOUR OF SWITZERLAND |
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Zurich, St Moritz, Lugano, Tasch,
Lausanne, Lake Lucerne |
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Tour Code |
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6020 |
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# of Days |
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8 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 - APPENZELL - LIECHTENSTEIN - ST. MORITZ
A sensational drive today through some of Switzerland's most famed
cantons. By way of the market town of Herisau, stop in Appenzell to see
the old town cente with its Town Hall. Further east to the minute
Principality of Liechtenstein. A scenic drive through "Heidiland" to the
Rhine Valley before starting the ascent of mighty Julier Pass. Soon
you'll be in the heart of Switzerland's largest canton, the Grisons.
Here, see some of the world's best Alpine views before arriving in St.
Moritz. (B)
3 ST. MORITZ - BERNINA EXPRESS TRAIN TO TIRANO, ITALY - LUGANO,
SWITZERLAND.
Enjoy the highlight of the whole tour and a wonderful way of crossing
the Alps. One of Europe's most spectacular train rides begins in St.
Moritz and takes you across the lofty Bernina Pass via the Swiss
Poschiavo area to Tirano in the Italian Valtellina. Here, rejoin your
coach for the journey to the shores of Lake Lugano. (B)
4 LUGANO - LAKE MAGGIORE - TASCH.
Morning break in sub-tropical Lugano. Afterwards, return to Italy to
savour the luminous atmosphere of Lake Maggiore. Time for an optional
visit to Isola Bella, a magnificently located palace and garden island.
Then back into Switzerland via scenic Simplon Pass. Overnight in the
village of Tasch. (B,D)
5 TASCH - ZERMATT - LAUSANNE.
This morning an excursion by train to Zermatt, the famous resort beneath
the Matterhorn. In the afternoon, motor through the vineyards and
apricot groves of the lower Rhone Valley to Lake Geneva before arriving
in Lausanne on its northern shore. (B)
6 LAUSANNE - GRUYERE - BERNE - LAKE LUCERNE.
Stop awhile in Gruyere to visit a local cheese factory. Then, on to
Switzerland's beautiful capital, Berne, a charming town with arcaded
shops, carved fountains, and towers. The visit features the Bear Park
and the monumental Federal Palace. Then, by way of the shores of Lake
Thun, to Interlaken. After a visit, continue over Brunig Pass to Lake
Lucerne. Time for an optional folklore evening in Lucerne. (B)
7 LAKE LUCERNE - ZURICH.
Today, visit Lucerne, one of Switzerland's finest cities, nestled amid
its snowcapped Alps, surrounded by its lake, and embellished by the
clear mountain waters of the River Reuss. Your visit takes in the main
highlights. A grand selection of optional activities completes the day.
The most popular option is an excursion to the Stanserhorn. In the late
afternoon an easy drive back to Zurich for an overnight. (B)
8 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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27-Mar-10 |
3-Apr-10 |
$1,169 |
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3-Apr-10 |
10-Apr-10 |
$1,199 |
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10-Apr-10 |
17-Apr-10 |
$1,199 |
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17-Apr-10 |
24-Apr-10 |
$1,199 |
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24-Apr-10 |
1-May-10 |
$1,199 |
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1-May-10 |
8-May-10 |
$1,249 |
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8-May-10 |
15-May-10 |
$1,249 |
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15-May-10 |
22-May-10 |
$1,249 |
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22-May-10 |
29-May-10 |
$1,249 |
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29-May-10 |
5-Jun-10 |
$1,249 |
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5-Jun-10 |
12-Jun-10 |
$1,249 |
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12-Jun-10 |
19-Jun-10 |
$1,249 |
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19-Jun-10 |
26-Jun-10 |
$1,249 |
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26-Jun-10 |
3-Jul-10 |
$1,249 |
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3-Jul-10 |
10-Jul-10 |
$1,249 |
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10-Jul-10 |
17-Jul-10 |
$1,249 |
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17-Jul-10 |
24-Jul-10 |
$1,249 |
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24-Jul-10 |
31-Jul-10 |
$1,249 |
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31-Jul-10 |
7-Aug-10 |
$1,249 |
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7-Aug-10 |
14-Aug-10 |
$1,249 |
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14-Aug-10 |
21-Aug-10 |
$1,249 |
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21-Aug-10 |
28-Aug-10 |
$1,249 |
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28-Aug-10 |
4-Sep-10 |
$1,249 |
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4-Sep-10 |
11-Sep-10 |
$1,249 |
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11-Sep-10 |
18-Sep-10 |
$1,189 |
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18-Sep-10 |
25-Sep-10 |
$1,189 |
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25-Sep-10 |
2-Oct-10 |
$1,189 |
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2-Oct-10 |
9-Oct-10 |
$1,149 |
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REMARKS: |
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Airline Tickets from MANILA
NOT INCLUDED.
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Rates are per head in US$ 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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Discover the wonders of
this very special country: unspoiled countryside,
majestic peaks, glittering lake shores, and cities with
cosmopolitan flair. Begin in Zurich, travelling through
hilly landscapes to Appenzell with a stop in the tiny
Principality of Liechtenstein. Enjoy pastoral views of
Heidi-land before reaching the glamorous St. Moritz ski
resort. From here, experience breathtaking views on the
included Bernina Express alpine train that takes you to
Tirano, Italy. Rejoin your motorcoach and arrive on the
shores of Lake Lugano, then back to Italy's Lake
Maggiore, crossing Simplon Pass to re-enter Switzerland.
Overnight in Tasch. Join the included train excursion to
car-free Zermatt at the feet of the mighty Matterhorn.
Your journey then takes you to Lausanne on Lake Geneva,
to Gruyere to visit a local cheese factory, to the
charming Swiss capital of Berne, and on to Lake Lucerne,
surrounded by snow-capped Alps. |
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Meals
Breakfast - 7
Lunch - 0
Dinner - 3 |
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Standard Features |
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SIGHTSEEING:
VVisits to Appenzell, Vaduz, St. Moritz, Lugano, Lake
Maggiore, Tasch, Zermatt, Lausanne, Gruyere village,
Berne, Interlaken, Lucerne; on tour 6025: Jungfraujoch
excursion (value approximately US$120)
SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Julier Pass, Engadine Valley,
Swiss-Italian Lake District, Simplon Pass, Lake Geneva,
the Bernese Oberland
GUIDES: Services of a professional Tour Director
while touring
TRANSPORTATION: Touring by private first-class
air-conditioned motorcoach. The Bernina Express Train,
Mountain Train Tasch-Zermatt
HOTELS: Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel
taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges
MEALS: Buffet breakfasts (B) and dinners (D) as
detailed in the tour description |
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