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Grand Tour of Switzerland

Zurich ➡ Interlaken ➡ Lausanne ➡ St. Moritz ➡ Lugano ➡ Lucerne ➡ Zurich

Your journey begins and ends in Zurich

Golden Pass Line to Montreux

LAUSANNE

2 MONTREUX

Day trip to Mount Pilatus

MOUNT PILATUS

2 1 1 ZURICH

SWITZERLAND

LUCERNE

FLUELEN CHUR

INTERLAKEN

3 VISP

Express boat trip

ST. MORITZ

1

ZERMATT

2 GORNERGRAT

2 LUGANO

Bernina Express to Tirano

TIRANO

KEY 1

Nights stay Day trip to Gornergrat

Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz via Chur Gotthard Express to Fluelen Bernina bus from Tirano to Lugano

ITALY

Interlaken

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• 15-day first class Swiss Pass • 1 night hotel accommodation with breakfast in Zurich • 14 nights hotel stay with breakfast • Day trip to Jungfraujoch • Day trip to Gornergrat • Seat reservations on the Glacier and

Bernina Express • Gotthard Pass Line and accompanying lake cruise • Day trip to Mount Pilatus

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Zurich - Hotel St Gotthard Interlaken - Krebs Interlaken Lausanne - Beau Rivage Palace Zermatt - Schweizerhof Hotel St Moritz - Hauser Swiss Quality Hotel Lugano - LUGANODANTE Swiss Quality Hotel Lucerne - Hotel Schweizerhof

Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.

Gotthard Panorama Express

DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN ZURICH

Welcome to the heart of Europe! Spend time strolling through Zurich’s Altstadt, explore cobblestone-paved streets lined with Renaissance-era architecture, and world-class restaurants.

DAY 2 - ZURICH TO INTERLAKEN

The day is free to enjoy at your leisure. Travel to Interlaken via Bern when you please. Departures are very regular, and the trip takes about two hours total.

DAY 3 - INTERLAKEN

Use your included Swiss Pass and take advantage of all the gorgeous sights and experiences surrounding Interlaken. Go for a cruise on either Lake Thun or Lake Brienz, two of the finest lakes in Switzerland, or embark on a day trip to Meringen. DAY 4 - DAY TRIP TO JUNGFRAUJOCH

Journey to Europe’s highest altitude railway station on Jungfrau Mountain. At Jungfraujoch, take in the breath-taking views of the Black Forest in Germany and the Vosges Mountains in France. DAY 5 - GOLDEN PASS/LAUSANNE

Take the iconic Golden Pass Line from Interlaken to lakeside Lausanne. Visit Riponne place, Palais de Rumine, Gothic Old Town, and the streets of la Cité. DAY 6 - LAUSANNE

Use your Swiss Pass and enjoy a cruise over Lake Geneva to Evian, famous for its healing waters and spa resorts. In Lausanne, take some time to explore the city’s most popular attractions, including Palud Place, pedestrian-friendly Bourg Street, and the stunning Gothic Cathedral of Notre Dame. DAY 7 - ZERMATT

Take a scenic train ride to Zermatt today via Visp. Spend the rest of the day exploring this pedestrianized village famed for being nestled in a deep valley shadowed by the Matterhorn. DAY 8 - GORNERGRAT DAY TRIP

Take the Gornergrat Cog Railway to enjoy the most spectacular panoramas in all of Switzerland. Take the same route back down to Zermatt where you can enjoy the numerous small bars and restaurants on the car free roads of this beautiful village. DAY 9 - GLACIER EXPRESS TO ST MORITZ

Take the Glacier Express from Zermatt to St Moritz. You’ll not only enjoy spectacular views but also a luxurious experience. DAY 10 - ST MORITZ

With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, St. Moritz is a fabulous destination. Take a scenic day trip in the Graubünden region using your Swiss Pass or ride the local funicular to Piz Nair.

Mount Pilatus

DAY 11 - BERNINA EXPRESS TO LUGANO

Board the Bernina Express for an exciting train ride through the gorgeous mountain scenery of Switzerland. In Tirano, Italy, you’ll board the Bernina Express Bus and traverse through Valtellina to Lugano. DAY 12 - LUGANO

Today, take advantage of your Swiss Pass and enjoy a cruise on gorgeous Lake Lugano. During the cruise, you’ll get to see quaint towns that sit along the bank and take in the serene views. DAY 13 - GOTTHARD PANORAMA EXPRESS TO LUCERNE

Experience a wonderful, scenic train ride on the historic Gotthard Panorama Express to Fluelen and then a historic paddle steamer cruise to Lucerne all in first class. In Lucerne, spend time experiencing all of Lucerne’s best attractions. DAY 14 - MOUNT PILATUS DAY TRIP

Visit one of the most legendary places in central Switzerland, and one of the most breath-taking: Mount Pilatus. Ascend the mountain by cog railway and once at the top, take in the panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes. On your way back down, take an air gondola or cable car. DAY 15 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN LUCERNE

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