Switzerland Wonderland in-depth tour
Switzerland
Blessed by unparalleled beauty
High mountains and watery slope
Big ponds and scenery around
That any mortal with admiration
For nature's wondrous kaleidoscope
Would fall in love with this dream country
5/2-11, 2024 10days 8 nights
Highlights:
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Jungfraujoch：Appreciate the spectacular views of the largest glacier in the alps
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Gornergrat：Magnificent views of more than 29 peaks above 4000 meters, included Matterhorn and the Dufourspitze as well as the third longest glacier of the alps.
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Zurich：Stand before roaring Rhine Waterfalls, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
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Bern：Capital of Switzerland and Bern old town is a UNESCO world heritage Site.
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Uetliberg：The lookout tower affords an impressive panoramic view of the city and the lake.
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Lausanne：An outward-looking Olympic capital.
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Zermatt：Leisure time in the glitzy mountain of Zermatt dominated by the mythicalMatterhorn；
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Lucerne：Visit the inspirational Lion Monument, covered Chapel Bridge and Spreuer Bridge
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Chillon Castle：Built in 13th century with its unending maxe of courtyards and halls filled with priceless art
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Special scenic transportation: Goldpastrain,Interlaken express train, Gornergrat train and Uetliberg Railway.
Itinerary:
live on flight
Upon arrival, meet with the tour guide and transfer to the hotel. Tonight attend a welcome dinner.
L：Lite lunch｜ D：Welcome Dinner
Lucerne, a compact city in Switzerland known for its preserved medieval architecture.
【Old Town】this old town did not rebuilt due to WW2 so you are seeing the original buildings. A lovely, esily walkable town with beautiful view of building, lake and mountains.
【Chapel Bridge】（dating back to the 14the century. This pedestrian’s bridge is decorated with pictures representing Lucerne’s history.
【Musegg Wall】Built in 14th centurypart of the skyline fo the city of Lucerne. The path that runs along the Musegg Wall offer the best view of the lake basin.
【Lion Monument】It is a rock relief in Lucerne in commemorates the Swiss Guards who were massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution.
B： Hotel｜L：Asian cusine｜D：Swiss cusine
Scenic Train : Luzern to Interlaken
Schedule：10：30-12：20 Duration：1 Hour 50 minutes
Take the famous Lucerne-Interlaken Express to Interlaken. The Bus will transport your luggage to the next stop, and you can sit comfortably on the train and quietly admire the blue lakes, emerald green mountains and snow-capped peaks through the train’s large glass windows. During the approximately 2-hour journey, we passed by 5 crystal-clear mountain lakes. The lake water was as clear and bright as emerald. The elements of nature sunny blue sky and the wonder lakeside which was surrounded by steep mountain cliffs creates a natural beauty of the scenic. Later, we will on another train to take us to view Jungfraujoch. Jungfraujoch, is famous for being the highest accessible point in Europe. Its lies at an elevation of 3462 meters above sea level and is directly overlooked by the rocky prominence of the Sphinx.
B：Hotel｜L：Excluded｜D：Asian cusine
Scenic Express: Golden Pass Express
Schedule：10：06 - 11：56 Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
From lakes to mountains and vineyards, Montreux’sceney is picturesque. It’s a small slice of true paradise, attracting artists, writers and tourists looking for beauty, tranquility and inspiration.
Along the shores of Lake Geneva, Montreux exudes a strong Mediterranean atmosphere, perfect for leisure, strolling and exploring new areas. The comfortable climate makes the soil here fertile, which is cultivated intensively by restaurateurs and winegrowers.
【Chillon Castle】（admission included）The castle located at the eastern end of Lake Geneva. Chillon Castle was formerly the domain of the powerful counts of Savoy during the 12-16th centuries. Swiss forces from Canton Bern seized Chillon Castle from the House of Savoy in 1536. The wonderful wall paintings and the extraordinary views make this castle priceless.
B：Hotel｜L：Excluded｜D：Western meals
After breakfast, we will visit a small town name Vevey, where Charlie Chaplin settled in his later years. Vevey is one of the Pearls of the Swiss Riviera. Its lakeside location with breathtaking views of the Alpine panorama.
Lausanne is the home to the International Olympic Committee, multinational corporations and over 50 International associations. With a colorful old town and numerous world-class museums. We will visit the top Museum -Olympic Museum(admission included), the iconic home of the IOC.
B： Hotel｜ L：Western cusine｜ D：Chinese cusine
【Zermatt】 Zermatt is a mostly pedestrianized town in Switzerland, a gorgeous town at the foot of the world famous mountain, Matterhorn. This is the best place to take panoramic shots of the Matterhorn and capture once-in-a-lifetime memories.
The Matterhorn! Majestic and awe-inspiring, it stretches proudly to a height of 4478 meters, showing just why it is the world's most photographed mountain. Ubiquitous and ever-present, it captivates onlookers with its unmistakable and near-perfect silhouette, often triggering a wave of emotion.
【Gornergrat Railway】（ticket included）Europe's highest open-air cog railway brings passengers direct from Zermatt station to the summit of the Gornergrat. The cog railway has been taking guests from the village at 1600 metres up to 3100 metres above sea level. During the journey you will pass part of Zermatt village with great views of the Matterhorn, along the Matter Vispa River. The lake of the Riffelsee (2757m) offers the ultimate in mountain tranquility. The reflection of the matterhorn on the surface of the water is one of nature's finest spectacles.
B： Hotel｜L：Cheese Fondue｜D： Swiss cusine
Bern, the capital city of Switzerland, is built around a crook in the Aare Riveer. The only city in the world traces its origins back to the 12th century, with medieval architecture preserved in the Altstadt (old Town)
【Bern old town】The old town of Bern was declard a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 1983 of the preserved medieval city centre. "Lauben" -【Zytglogge Clock Tower】is the darling of the city - a historical highlight and one of the most favoured "meeting spots". (The covered arcades)The streets from the clock tower house a neat row of arcades that stretch over 6km giving Bern the title as having one of the longest covered shopping promenades in all of Europe. One of the best things to do here is to seek out the underground arcade stores and bars. Bern also named City of Water. You can found fountains on every avenue and street corner and the central water ountain just outside the Clock Tower.
【Bern rose Garden】Other than a beautiful parks in Berns, its offers an unrivaled view over the rooftops of the historic old town, the Munster and the loop in the Aare river.
【Bern Bear Park】The Bern bear pit is an attraction that is known far beyond the borders of Switzerland. But why was there a bear pit in Bern? The clue is in the city's name. According to legend, its founder, Duke Berthold V von Zahringen, vowed to name the city after the first animal he successfully killed in a hunt there. The animal turned out to be a bear, which became the city's namesake and emblem.
B：Hotel｜L： Chinese cusine ｜D： Western cusine
After breakfast, head to Schaffhausen to admire the Rhine Falls.
【Rhine waterfalls】Formed approximately 14000 to 17000 years ago, it is the most powerful waterfall in Europe, and its average flow ranks 22nd compared to other waterfalls/ It is also the best place to enjoy the scenery of the middle and upper reaches of the Rhine River.
【Uetliberg】Take the train to the observation deck，The Uetliberg is a mountain in the Swiss plateau, part of the Albis chain, rising to 870m. The mountain offer a panoramic view fo the entire city of Zurich and the lake of Zurich. We will take a train (ticket included) to reach the lookout tower.
B： Hotel ｜ L：Chinese Cusine ｜ D：Farewell Dinner
After breakfast, transfer to the airport at the designated time to fly back home.
B： Hotel
Included：Tour including hotel +hotel city tax + luxury coach+ list meals + list admission + city entry fee + highway fee + parking fee + Tips
Excluded： All personal expenses incurred prior or during the tour such as visa, travel insurance, laundry, bar service, postal, telecommunications, pay TV, hotel snacks in the room etc,
Transfer： Two time designated schedule airport pick-up services and one airport drop-off service. Any additional transfer will be charged.
Hotel：
- Zurich：Central Plaza Hotel or similar
- Weggis：Wellness Hotel Rössli or similar
- Interlaken：Hotel Krebs or similar
- Montreux：Eurotel Montreux or similar
- Lausanne:：De la Paix or similar
- Zermatt：Alpen Resort Zermatt or similar
- Bern：Harry's Home Hotel or similar Graturity included
Terms & Conditions
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This quotation does not take into account additional costs arising from unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances. Including personal needs, additional pick-up services due to flight delays/cancellations, war/potential threats of war, riots, civil strife, terrorist activities/threats fo actual terrorist activities, natural disasters, severe environmental weather, etc.
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(a) If because before departure turn out the trip cannot be made due to national policies, regulations and other factors such as ；war/potential threats of war, riots, civil strife, terrorist activities/threats fo actual terrorist activities, natural disasters, severe environmental weather,etc, the tour fee will be refunded after deducting the handling fee.
(b) Under the abovementioned condition, if the number of people who withdraw from the group is more than the group requirement, or less than 40 people on each bus, the entire group will be cancelled, and the group fee will be deducted according to the individual group cancellation policy. Refunds for other additional hotels round-trip international air tickets + domestic air tickets can only be determined according to the airline's cancellation regulations .
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If customers withdraw from the trip prior to departure due to personal reasons, penalty to follow the cancellation policy. If customers fail/unable to participate in any itinerary in any part of the tour due to personal reasons, the tour fee will not be refunded nor will it be compensated with any other services.
Customer Cancellation Policy：
120 days or more prior to departure $100 per person
119 to 90 days prior to departure 25% of full fare
89 to 70 days prior to departure 35% of full fare
69 to 50 days prior to departure 50% of full fare
49 to 30 days prior to departure 75% of full fare
29 days or less prior to departure 100% of full fare