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8 Day The Best Of Switzerland
Premium Coach Tour starting in Zurich and finishing in Zurich
Countries Visited: Switzerland  Italy 
Tour Type: Regional
Tour Duration: 8 Days (7 Nights)
From: Zurich to Zurich
Tour Code: ZG
Operator: Globus
from AU $2,139 pp
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Tour Description

For mountain-lovers, this holiday is a dream come true. A full circle brings you from German speaking Zurich to the Principality of Liechtenstein at the Rhine River, and over Julier Pass to ritzy St. Moritz in the Alps. Travel via Italy and Lake Como to subtropical Lugano and Stresa, then by way of Simplon Pass to Täsch. Board the mountain train to reach picturesque Zermatt, at the foot of the magnificent Matterhorn. A beautiful drive through the Rhône Valley brings you to Montreux, famous for jazz festivals, and to the village of Gruyères, where a visit to its fortress is included. Next stop in the capital Berne and in Emmental country, where you can sample its cheese. End in picturesque Lucerne, the heart of Switzerland and William Tell country, for a relaxing two-night stay.

Included Features

  • ZURICH: Welcome dinner; orientation walk of the Old Town; visit a chocolate confectionary.
  • VADUZ: Visit the capital of Liechtenstein.
  • LAKE COMO:
  • TASCH-ZERMATT-TASCH: By mountain train.
  • BERNE: Guided walking tour, stop at the Bear Park and the Rose Garden; lunch at a working farm.
  • INTERLAKEN: Take pictures of the Jungfrau massif.
  • Lucerne: Walking tour including the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge; farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
  • HEADSETS: Throughout the tour.
  • Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

Tour Meals

  • Full buffet breakfast daily (B); 5 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Zurich, a special lunch in Berne, and a farewell dinner with wine in Lucerne.

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Day
1
Arrive In Zurich, Switzerland.
Time to rest or to discover Zurich's attractive historic centre and lakeside promenade. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day
2
Zurich - Vaduz, Liechtenstein - St. Moritz, Switzerland.
Enjoy an orientation walk of Zurich's OLD TOWN, Switzerland's centre of banking and commerce. Next, stop for a visit of a traditional CHOCOLATE CONFECTIONARY before continuing to the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein. After a break in Vaduz, ascend the Rhine Valley into the mountainous Grisons, a canton where three of the country's four languages are spoken. The 2,287-metres (7,504-foot) Julier Pass, an important Alpine road since Roman times, leads to the Engadine. This valley is considered by many as the most beautiful mountain area in the world, with deep-blue lakes, airy larch forests that turn golden in the autumn, mountain peaks exceeding 3,658 metres (12,000 feet), and quaint villages with massive white stone houses in the characteristic Grisons style. Afternoon arrival in ritzy St. Moritz. (B/D)
Day
3
St. Moritz - Lake Como, Italy - Lugano, Switzerland.
A gradual change of scenery as you descend towards the enchanting shores of the Italian Lake Como and continue on to the southern tip of Switzerland. The vegetation south of the Alps is Mediterranean: chestnut groves, vineyards, and olive and fig trees make you forget that earlier today you were within walking distance of glaciers. Afternoon arrival in the popular subtropical resort town of Lugano allows time for shopping under the arcades of Via Nassa, an espresso on flower-festooned Piazza Riforma, or a stroll along the lake. (B)
Day
4
Lugano - Stresa, Italy - Zermatt, Switzerland.
From Lake Lugano to the Italian shore of Lake Maggiore for a break in elegant Stresa. An optional boat ride to the enchanting Isola Bella can be arranged. On over lofty Simplon Pass into the Swiss Valais, an area renowned for its excellent wines and great mountain resorts. To reach the most famous of them, leave the coach behind in Tasch and board a MOUNTAIN TRAIN to climb the last few kilometres up to car-free Zermatt, a picturesque cluster of rustic chalets beneath the Matterhorn. (B/D)
Day
5
Zermatt - Lake Geneva.
Morning at leisure. A suggestion: ride Europe's highest rack-railway to 3,131-metres (10,272-foot) Gornergrat for a breathtaking panoramic view of the Alps. Next, motor through the vineyards and apricot groves of the lower Rhone Valley and arrive at beautiful Lake Geneva for your overnight stay. (B/D)
Day
6
Lake Geneve - Berne - Interlaken - Lucerne
Travel along an excellent highway through some of the country's best farmlands to its stately capital, Berne. Your guided tour starts at the BEAR PARK, followed by a panoramic view of the city from the Rose Garden. Next, enjoy a walking tour through the beautifully preserved medieval Old Town. Witness the hourly parade of painted figures at the Clock Tower and take your pictures of ornate, flower adorned fountains. Highlight of the day is a special lunch at a traditional Swiss WORKING FARM. Continue to Interlaken and take pictures of the Jungfrau massif with its group of three famous peaks: the Jungfrau, the Monch, and the Eiger. Over Brunig Pass to picture-book Lucerne. You may wish to sign up for a folklore party with yodelling and alphorn blowing for a first-hand impression of Alpine merrymaking. (B)
Day
7
Lucerne.
On your walking tour this morning, admire Thorwaldsen's LION MONUMENT and ornate patrician houses of the walled Old Town, then, cross the famous covered CHAPEL BRIDGE to the Jesuit church. Afterwards, shop for watches or climb a mountain by cable car. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant to celebrate the success of your Swiss vacation. (B/D)
Day
8
Lucerne - Zurich Airport.
Morning transfer to Zurich Airport in time for homebound flights leaving no earlier than 10 am. Extra nights are available in Zurich, not Lucerne. (B)

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Tour Operator: Globus Tours

The combination of popular and innovative destinations, flawless service, and integrity, have earned Globus an enviable record in the travel industry. Customer loyalty is such that seven out of ten Globus customers have travelled with Globus before or have been recommended by past travellers - a notable achievement in a highly competitive industry. When it comes to escorted touring, Globus offers the finest first class tours throughout Europe, North America, South America and Asia.


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If there is ever a time you'll appreciate choosing Globus, it's when you board our luxury coaches. In Europe for instance, we limit our group size to just 44 people with the average group size being 38, this means fewer seats providing extra legroom for greater comfort. With panoramic windows, air-conditioning, state-of-the-art sound system and reclining seats, you'll journey in style when travelling from one superb destination to the other. Our Platinum Collection tours carry a maximum of 40 passengers. We offer daily rotation of seating, which gives everyone a variety of views.

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Your tour director will accompany you from the start to the end of your tour, educating you on the places and the history of the destination. Local guides are included in many cities to give you in-depth information on the culture, history and attractions of the city. Both Tour Director and Local Guides have a passion for travel, people and the destination and look forward to sharing their passion with you. If you chose to book either a "pre" or "post" - vacation extension, please note that your Tour Director may not escort you during this part of your vacation. However, in such cases, a Local Host will be available should you require any assistance.

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Globus do not take reservations on a "share" basis. Sidestep the single room supplement by travelling with a friend if you can.

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Istanbul 24 hours   Venice 7am - 3pm 
Lisbon 6am - 4pm   Vienna 6am - 3pm 
London (Heathrow) 24 hours   Warsaw 6am - 3pm 
London (Gatwick) 6am - 3pm   Zurich (Arrival) 6am - 3pm 
Madrid 6am - 3pm   Zurich (Departure) 10am - 3pm 
Malaga 7am - 2pm      

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