 DAY
01: Welcome aboard!!
Today enter the world of Vacations Exotica as you begin your
memorable journey through Switzerland. Start your journey in
Geneva - the garden city - with a tour of Geneva.
Today, begin your beautiful journey of Switzerland with Vacations
Exotica. On arrival at the Geneva Airport, meet your professional
and experienced Tour Manager in the arrival area situated outside
the customs hall. Drive directly to your hotel and check in.
Later on your city tour, acquaint yourself with this beautiful
city, centered on the point where the River Rhône flows
out of Lake Geneva. See the European headquarters of the United
Nations, the International Red Cross Building, the magnificent
Jet d' Eau - a majestic fountain on the Lake of Geneva that
shoots up to about 140 m (weather permitting). Feast your eyes
at the floral extravaganza of the English Gardens and see the
famous "Horloge fleurie" - "Floral Clock",
a masterpiece of technology and floral art. The second's hand
of Geneva's Floral Clock is one of the largest in the world.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.Overnight at hotel Ramada or
similar, in Geneva.
DAY
02: Laussane -
a city of spectacular natural beauty and Headquarters of the
International Olympic Committee. Visit the Olympic Museum. Visit
Chateau de Chillon - a princely residence. Onto Charmey.
After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to
the spectacular lakeside city of Laussane - headquarters
of the International Olympic Committee. Visit the Olympic Museum
for an insightful experience of the spirit, achievements and
inspirations of the Olympic Games. A visit here is sure to expose
you to the excitement of the games themselves.
After an Indian lunch, drive along the spectacular lake of Geneva
to visit the Chateau de Chillon. Surrounded by the white tops
of the mountains and the soft waves of Lake Geneva, Chillon
Castle is a real beauty spot made famous by Lord Byron.
Later, drive to the charming village of Charmey - a village
in an unspoilt pre- alpine landscape.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner in the comforts of your hotel.Overnight
at hotel Best Western Cailler or similar, in Charmey.
DAY
03:
Visit Zermatt - the jewel in the Swiss
mountains.
Visit Gornergrat - the ultimate Alpine Panorama. After
a buffet breakfast at the hotel, get set for an amazing Alpine
experience. Drive to the village of Tasch from where you board
your electric train to the ultimate Alpine Resort Village of
Zermatt. Situated at the foot of the majestic Matterhorn Mountain;
it is a world where electric cars and horse-drawn sleighs are
the only modes of transportation. This stunning and vibrant
Alpine Resort is sure to transport you into a world of fantasy.
After a local lunch, get set to experience wonderland as you
take the highest open-air cog wheel railway in Europe to Gornergrat
- a panoramic feast. The journey exposes you to 29 peaks
higher than 4000 m. Once in Gornergrat, you will come face-to-face,
literally, with the Dufourspitze, Switzerland's highest
summit and the Matterhorn - a majestic mountain which
has become symbolic with Switzerland.
After an adventurous day, return to your hotel.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner in the comforts of your hotel.Overnight
at hotel Best Western Cailler or similar, in Charmey.
DAY
04: Visit Cailler - Nestle Chocolate factory.
Onto Bern - the charming medieval Swiss capital. Drive to Lucerne.
Orientation Tour and a scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne.
After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed
to Broc. Here, visit Cailler - Nestle Chocolate Factory.
During your tour, discover the art of making chocolates and
stimulate your sense of taste as you also have the opportunity
to taste a wide variety of delicious Swiss chocolates.
Later, drive to the charming Swiss capital - Bern -
home of Albert Einstein. After an Indian lunch, proceed on a
tour of this historic city. Of all Swiss cities, Bern is the
most charming city situated on the banks of the River Aare.
Its quiet cobbled lanes lined with sandstone arcaded buildings
and beautiful Gothic Fountains have changed barely at all in
over 500 years. See the famous Clock Tower - an ornate
astronomical calendar clock created in 1530. Enjoy a stroll
down one of the world's longest shopping promenade -
Marketgasse, a buzzing and vibrant street. Visit the Baren Graben
and see a unique animated model of the city that provides insights
into the historic background while the multi-vision system presents
Bern as it is today. Also, see the symbol of Bern, the Bear.
Later, drive to the beautiful lakeside city of Lucerne. See
the symbol of Lucern - the Lion Monument and the Kapell
Brucke as you soak in the beauty of the city. Take a cruise
on the lake of the four cantons - Lake Lucerne. Enjoy
some free time for shopping of the world-renowned Swiss watches,
Swiss knives, souvenirs, etc.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.Overnight at hotel Ramada/Schweizerhof/Europe/Flora
or similar, in Engelberg/Lucerne.
DAY
05: The ultimate Alpine experience, Jungfraujoch -
the top of Europe (3454 m). A champagne lunch on top. Visit
Trummelbach Falls - only glacier-waterfalls in Europe
inside the mountain and still accessible. Visit the beautiful
city of Interlaken.
After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, get set for a spectacular
day. Drive to Lauterbrunnen from where you start your breathtaking
cog wheel train ride to Jungfraujoch at 3454 m - a world
of eternal ice and snow. Enjoy a delicious champagne lunch on
the top of Europe. Visit the Ice Palace -- the highest-altitude
ice palace in the world. The palace's ice sculptures include
vaulted rooms, birds, animals, penguins, people, etc. Also,
visit the Sphinx Terrace - the views from here are considered
to be the best in Switzerland. Next, visit the thundering glacier
waterfalls - the Trummelbach Falls - the only waterfalls
in Europe inside a mountain which are made accessible to man.
Enjoy stunning views of these falls from various viewing platforms.
Later, proceed to the picture-perfect town of Interlaken -
nestled between two lakes. Enjoy the beauty of this town before
driving back to your hotel.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight at hotel Ramada /Schweizerhof/Europe/Flora
or similar, in Engelberg/Lucerne.
DAY
06 : Mt. Titlis - a landscape close to the heaven.
Zurich - the commercial capital. Visit the largest waterfalls
in Europe - the Rhine Falls.
After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, check out, proceed for
an excursion that will surely leave you spellbound. Enjoy stunning
views from the world's first revolving cable car -
Rotair on your way up to Mt. Titlis. As you ascend to 3020 m,
a breathtaking panorama unfolds. Here, visit the Ice Grotto
and indulge yourself in the world of snow, on the snow terrace.
After an Indian lunch, drive to the largest city in Switzerland
- Zurich. Proceed on an orientation tour of this bustling
as well as charming city.
Later, get set to see one of Europe's natural wonders
- the spectacular Rhine Falls. Feast your eyes on the
cascading waters of Europe's largest waterfall.
After a day filled with fun and excitement, check into your
hotel.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.Overnight at hotel Park Inn/Marriott
or similar, in Zurich.
DAY
07: Farewell!
After breakfast, proceed to the airport for your flight back
home. Return home with great experiences and wonderful memories
of your holiday with "Vacations Exotica" |
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