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8 Day Best of Switzerland
Premium Coach Tour starting in Zurich and finishing in Zurich
Countries Visited: Switzerland  Liechtenstein  Italy 
Tour Type: Regional
Tour Duration: 8 Days (7 Nights)
From: Zurich to Zurich
Tour Code: SWBO
Operator: Trafalgar
from AU $2,314 pp
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Tour Description

Discover the peace and tranquillity of Switzerland. Zurich, St. Moritz, Klosters, Zermatt, Lake Geneva, Interlaken, Lucerne, Lake Maggiore - see all these wonderful places and more against a backdrop of magnificent snow-capped mountains and Alpine vistas.

What's Included

Dining Highlights

  • Welcome Reception with your Travel Director in Zurich including Welcome Drinks and a light meal.
  • 7 hot buffet breakfasts.
  • 2 three-course dinners.
  • Be My Guest dinner on Lake Maggiore served with local specialities.
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Lucerne.

First Class Travel Highlights

  • Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.

Highlights

Sightseeing Highlights

  • Zurich Orientation includes the medieval Old Town.
  • Liechtenstein Visit the capital, Vaduz.
  • St. Moritz Visit the exclusive mountain resort.
  • Stresa Orientation of the town on Lake Maggiore.
  • Italian Lakes See beautiful Lake Maggiore and visit one of the Borromean Islands.
  • Zermatt Ascent by electric mini-bus and taxi to your Zermatt hotel. View the Matterhorn (weather permitting).
  • Lake Geneva View the Castle of Chillon.
  • Geneva Orientation includes the Jet d'Eau Fountain. View Mont Blanc (weather permitting).
  • Berne Visit the federal capital city.
  • Interlaken Visit the lakeside resort near the Jungfrau.
  • Brienz Visit local wood-carvers at work.
  • Lucerne Orientation includes the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge.

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Day
1
Arrive Zurich
Welcome to Zurich, Switzerland's financial centre. After check-in, see the charm and beauty of this beautiful lakeside city during an orientation. Later, meet your Travel Director and fellow travelling companions for a Welcome Reception and trip briefing.
Stay: Continental MGallery (RW)
Day
2
Zurich - Liechtenstein - St. Moritz
Admire snow-capped mountains and sparkling lakes as you cross Switzerland. Visit Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein. Travel south via the famous ski resort of Klosters, across the Flüela Pass (when open) to Susch in the lower Engadin valley. Arrive later at St. Moritz, a picturesque world-renowned winter sports resort. Dine tonight at your hotel.
Stay: Laudinella (BB/D)
Day
3
St. Moritz - Stresa - Italian Lakes (baveno)
Cross the Julier Pass and follow the San Bernadino route to Bellinzona in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino. In the lakeside town of Stresa, view the beautiful Lake Maggiore. This evening, join your companions for an exclusive Be My Guest dinner on one of the nearby Borromean Islands.
Stay: Simplon (BB/HD)
Day
4
Italian Lakes (Baveno) - Zermatt
See the majestic Simplon Pass as you travel through the Alps. In Tasch, electric mini-buses and taxis take you up to the picturesque village of Zermatt. Spend time relaxing in this serene Alpine paradise, or enjoy a mountain ride in a cable car with fantastic views of the Matterhorn, an iconic emblem of the Swiss Alps. Tonight, savour a traditional fondue dinner at your hotel.
Stay: Ambassador (BB/D)
Day
5
Zermatt - Geneva - Lake Geneva (evian)
Traverse the Rhône Valley to Lake Geneva and view Lord Byron's splendid Castle of Chillon. Drive along the shores of the lake to Geneva, where you view the Reformation Monument, the old Cathedral, the Jet d'Eau fountain and the United Nations building during your sightseeing tour. Continue along the southern shores to Evian - renowned for its mineral water - where you stay tonight.
Stay: Hilton Evian-Les-Bains (BB)
Day
6
Evian - Berne - Interlaken - Brienz - Lucerne (2 Nights)
Your relaxing journey continues through breathtaking landscape. Stop in Berne on the way to Interlaken, which lies in the shadows of the Jungfrau Mountain between the lakes of Thun and Brienz. Stop for lunch and a wood carving demonstration before crossing the Brünig Pass, arriving later in Lucerne, your home for the next two nights. Tonight consider joining in the fun at an optional Swiss folklore show.
Stay: Grand Europe (BB)
Day
7
Lucerne Orientation And Free Time
A walking orientation highlights this medieval city including a visit to the Lion Monument and views of the famous Chapel Bridge. Spend free time afterwards exploring on your own and shopping for Swiss watches, cuckoo clocks and delicious Swiss chocolates. Consider an optional excursion to a nearby mountain peak. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your fellow . (BB/HD)
Day
8
Lucerne - Depart Zurich
Say farewell to Switzerland and your new found friends at the end of your alpine holiday. Transfer is available to Zurich airport. Conditions apply. (BB)
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General Information

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Tour Operator: Trafalgar Tours

TrafalgarOperating since 1947, Trafalgar offers a wide range of holidays to Europe, Britain, Egypt, USA, Canada, South America, China, Australia and New Zealand. They hosted over 2 million travellers worldwide and many return year after year. Every expertly designed travel experience includes transportation, via deluxe motor coach, rail or cruise ship, first class hotel accommodation, daily sightseeing and most meals.


Tour Type: Regional

Immerse yourself in your favourite European destinations, as Trafalgar takes you off the beaten track to new and exciting places. With two night stay in most cities, our First Class Regional Tours offer itineraries which delve deeply ino the very heart of Europe's many unique countries & cities.


Frequently Asked Questions

How is Trafalgar different from other escorted touring companies?

  • We have over 60 years of knowledge & expertise in the design of unforgettable touring holidays
  • We are international, award-winning for our unrivalled quality, service and reliability
  • We provide perfectly planned and balanced itineraries
  • We have the finest Tour Directors in the industry
  • You will stay in quality hotels carefully selected and conveniently located
  • You will enjoy authentic dining experiences
  • You will enjoy savings of up to 40% when compared with travelling independently

When will I receive my documents?

Documents will normally be mailed 21 days prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

Who else will be travelling with me?

Good company enriches any travelling experience and your group will be made up of English-speaking people from around the world. On a Trafalgar tour you will take away far more than just fantastic memories – together you will share great times, swap terrific stories and form new lifelong friendships.

How many people will be on tour with me?

There will be a maximum of 49 people on your coach, however a Trafalgar coach carries an average of just 40 guests.

Will the coach be modern and comfortable?

With Trafalgar it's as great to travel as it is to arrive - we insist on using only the latest models of air-conditioned, luxury coaches, as well as high quality trains and cruise ships. For your comfort, smoking is not allowed onboard our coaches, however, there are plenty of rest stops for you to stretch your legs. You'll be chauffeur driven, door to door by a professional driver who will make your journey a relaxing pleasure. We use a state-of-the-art sound system for mood music with fascinating commentaries by your tour director.

Where will my hotel be located and what will it be like?

Trafalgar goes to great lengths to seek out the very best hotels because we know that where you stay each night is important to the enjoyment of your holiday. We, therefore, select hotels with great care. We only select hotels that are:

  • Perfectly located so that you are as close as possible to the most important attractions.
  • Monitored by our Quality Control team who rigorously check every little detail to ensure the service is impeccable and your enjoyment is complete.
  • Reputable brands, such as Hilton and Novotel, as well as high quality, privately-owned hotels.
  • Great value through our enormous buying power which enables us to negotiate deeper discounts and pass these savings on to you, our clients.

As part of your hassle-free holiday, when you arrive at your hotel, we will ensure that you are already checked in, your luggage is taken directly to your room and all hotel porterage, tips and gratuities are included.

What are Trafalgar Tour Directors like?

Sightseeing is fun but it's a Trafalgar Tour Director that really brings a destination to life. Our Tour Directors are the finest in the industry. Their local knowledge and unfailing friendliness provides you with a personalised “concierge” service which ensures you get the very best out of every single day. They are experienced travellers, learned historians and culture buffs. Through their in-depth expertise, you'll discover the history and be immersed in cultures of the places you visit.

Your Tour Directors can help interpret, show you how to get good value while shopping and how to spot a fake from the real deal. They make things smoother, more interesting and ultimately more enjoyable. They are your friend in an unfamiliar place.

Trafalgar also uses expert local guides to further enhance your sightseeing experience. When you are travelling on your own it's all too easy to pass through a place without touching the sides. That's why our expert local guides are so invaluable – they tell the less well known tales, relate the more curious stories, recall the most obscure events and reveal the best guarded secrets to ensure every moment is full of discovery and brimming with surprises.

What does the tour cost include?

The prices listed cover all accommodations, all applicable sightseeing and admissions as per the itinerary, motorcoach, cruise or rail transportation, services of a professional Trafalgar Tour Director, all meals as shown in the itinerary and luggage handling.

Are tips included?

Trafalgar Tours has pre-paid certain tips and gratuities for you such as all baggage handling at hotels and ports. Tips to restaurant staff for meals are also included in the price of your tour. Tips are customarily given to your Tour Director, Driver and Local Guides at your discretion. The recommended amounts are: Tour Directors EUR4 per day, Drivers EUR2.50 per day and Local Guides EUR1 per day. The option to prepay these tips prior to departure is possible. Please ask your consultant to include this in your quote.

What is an 'Optional Activity'?

The ultimate way to personalise your Trafalgar experience. Our expertly crafted itineraries strike the perfect balance between making sure you visit all the “must see” highlights, whilst still enjoying ample free time to explore on your own or take one of our great value optional excursions. Our extensive variety of optional excursions are designed to work perfectly with your tour. They let you experience more of what you choose to see, but ensure that you don't pay for activities you are not interested in, allowing you more time to do what you enjoy most.

Do you have a share program for singles?

Many of our holidays are ideally designed for single or solo travellers. Every detail is taken care of, from start to finish, so all you need to do is enjoy your holiday in the company of like-minded travellers from around the world. Meals, activities and sightseeing are all shared with your new friends, so you will never be alone - unless you choose to do some exploring or relaxing by yourself. Accommodation can be booked as a private single room or like many of our clients, you may wish to share a twin room by taking advantage of our 'Room Mate Matching Service'. You will share a room with someone from your tour (same gender), so you can avoid paying a single room supplement, in addition to making a new friend.

Where can I find out more information on Trafalgar?

We have a dedicated section on our website providing more detailed information on Trafalgar including FAQ's on what you need to know before, during and after your travel; as well as information on their 'Touring Styles', and a comprehensive search facility to enable you to easily find more of their tours. Read more> (NB: This link will take you away from this tour itinerary page).


Know Before You Go

Trafalgar Know Before You Go GuideDownload this “Know Before You Go” Guide, filled with all the essential information you need to assist you in preparing for your European holiday. Find an array of useful details including country guides, travelling tips, pre–trip preparations and arrival information in this useful guide. (4MB)


Airport Transfer Information

Airport Transfers in Europe

All Trafalgar passengers receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers by shuttle bus on the arrival and departure day of their guided holiday at specified times. Any passengers whose flight times do not coincide with the shuttle bus transfer timings may choose to book and purchase a transfer. Additionally, passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled holiday may also book and buy a transfer through Trafalgar providing they also purchase the additional pre and post holiday hotel night(s) from Trafalgar Global Journeys.


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