Meals

Breakfast buffet 1 Dinner Included in: LEYSIN

Transport

Includes arrival transfer Train: Rapperswil - Zurich

Insurance

Basic travel insurance

Others

City tour in: GENEVA Boat: Leman lake, Zurich Lake Ticket admission: Chillon castle, Cailler chocolate factory , Aareslucht gorges , botanic garden in Mainau , Rhine Waterfalls Funicular: cable car to Glacier 3000

Accommodation

ZURICH : INTERCITY ZURICH AIRPORT or MERCURE ZURICH CITY or NASH AIRPORT LEYSIN : ALPINE CLASSIC HOTEL LEYSIN or CAMPANILE MARTIGNY or CENTRAL RESIDENCE CHIASSO : MOVENPICK ALBERGO TOURING or CRUISE or HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS LUZERN-KRIENS FELDKIRCH : BEST WESTERN CENTRAL LEONHARD or CENTRAL LOWEN We know how important hotels are on your trip. The hotels have been selected taking into consideration quality, price and location. They are located in the cities we visit, most of them not in the city center but all of them with easy access to public transportation nearby. Our accommodation is not based on luxury hotels. Please keep in mind that standards, bed sizes and room dimensions can vary between hotels of the same class in different locations. All rooms are equipped with private bathroom and TV. Some of them also offer a mini-bar, safe box, and hair dryer. Many hotels, mainly in North Europe, do not have air conditioning or local legislation establishes limited dates of use.

Guide

English speaking tour in: GENEVA Please note also that your tour guide might be changed once or several times during the tour. On some tours, according to the number of passengers, the service may be provided in bilingual (usually in English and Spanish), either accompanied by two tour leaders, one for each language, or a single tour leader for smaller groups explaining in both languages.

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Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Optional

LAKE OF THE 4 CANTONS AND MOUNT BURGENSTOCK BY FUNICULAR RAILWAY (2 HRS)(50 EUR) Take a typically Swiss day trip on land and lake, enjoying a cruise on a modern catamaran, plus a ride on the historic red funicular in the heart of the Alps. From the top, you can take in the mountain panorama of Central Switzerland, enjoy the refined facilities of the Bürgenstock Resort at the top of the mountain of the same name, sample a typical fondue, or take a pleasant walk along the cliff path to the spectacular Hammetschwand elevator, a turn-of-the-century engineering marvel, located at no less than 1,132 meters above sea level (not included). -Transfers by bus from the hotel. -Round trip tickets in modern catamaran -Tickets to and from the historic funicular -Assistance of our guide.. 10 number of people required.

Flights

Insurance is not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Zurich
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Zurich

Welcome to your tour with Europamundo! We’ll transfer you to the hotel and you’ll have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception.
Day 2 Day 2: Zurich, Berne, Fribourg, Nyon, Yvoire, Geneva
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Zurich, Berne, Fribourg, Nyon, Yvoire, Geneva

We’ll set off for the capital of the country, Bern, one of the most beautiful historic cities in Switzerland. We’ll go to the Rose Garden viewpoint to admire the beautiful landscape of the city. We’ll have free time for a walk and lunch. In the afternoon, we’ll get back on the road and head to the French-speaking region of Switzerland, making a stop in Fribourg, a beautiful bilingual city. After that, we’ll travel towards Lake Geneva (commonly known in France as lac Léman) and make a stop in Nyon, a little Roman city on the shore of the lake. From there, we’ll cross Lake Geneva by boat to travel to France. We’ll arrive in Yvoire, a beautiful medieval village with fortified gates, a castle, flowery streets, and beautiful views over the lake. We’ll reach Geneva at the end of the day. Note: Accommodation will usually be in the French outskirts of the town.
Day 3 Day 3: Geneva, Chillon Castle, Gruyeres, Leysin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Geneva, Chillon Castle, Gruyeres, Leysin

After breakfast, we’ll include a panoramic tour in Geneva, a city by Lake Geneva that houses the European headquarters of the International Labor Organization, the Red Cross, and numerous other international entities. We’ll visit the Palais des Nations (headquarters of the United Nations in Europe), the beautiful English Garden with its flower clock, and admire the Jet d’Eau, the tallest fountain in Europe. Passing through vineyard landscapes, we’ll reach Chillon Castle, built on the waters of Lake Geneva. Admission is included to this fantastic medieval castle. Afterward, we’ll visit the picturesque walled village of Gruyeres, known worldwide for its cheese. Nearby, there are several major Swiss chocolate factories (including NESTLE). We’ll visit the Cailler Chocolate Factory, with a tasting included! We’ll continue traveling on smaller roads through bucolic mountain landscapes and picturesque wooden villages, arriving in Leysin, a beautiful holiday village. Dinner will be included.Note: At times, accommodation may be arranged in another Swiss town nestled in the heart of the Alps, often Martigny.
Day 4 Day 4: Leysin, Interlaken, Aareschlucht, Chiasso
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Leysin, Interlaken, Aareschlucht, Chiasso

We’ll experience stunning mountain scenery today, so be sure to pack your winter clothes. We’ll ascend to Glacier 3000 by cable car ride, one of the most spectacular spots in Switzerland featuring ice and snow year-round, and where you can walk on the suspended bridge between two mountain peaks, explore the Ice Cathedral, or enjoy the Fun Park. We’ll stop in Interlaken for lunch before traveling to the Aare Gorge. Next, we’ll take the Susten Pass, one of the most beautiful roads in Switzerland between glaciers that will lead us to the Italian-speaking part of the country. We’ll stay overnight in Chiasso, a Swiss town on the border with Italy.Note: Occasionally, due to weather conditions such as rain or strong winds, the cable car to Glacier 3000 may not operate. Additionally, the Susten Pass Road is typically closed from mid-October until the end of May. In such cases, the journey will follow alternative routes.
Day 5 Day 5: Chiasso, Lugano, Burglen, Lucerne
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Chiasso, Lugano, Burglen, Lucerne

We’ll visit Lugano, the cosmopolitan capital of Italian Switzerland with its beautiful lake, where we’ll have time to stroll. Continuing along the highway, we’ll cross the Gotthard Road Tunnel and stop in Bürglen, the charming village where William Tell was born. We’ll see the 16th-century chapel adorned with paintings illustrating his life. If you wish, you can also visit the William Tell Museum. In the neighboring city of Altdorf, we’ll find more traces of his history. Our journey will then take us to Lucerne, where we’ll have free time to explore this beautiful city by its namesake lake. We recommend going on an optional cruise along Lake Lucerne, considered one of the most beautiful in Switzerland.
Day 6 Day 6: Lucerne, Einsiedeln, Vaduz, Feldkirch
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Lucerne, Einsiedeln, Vaduz, Feldkirch

We’ll depart for Einsiedeln, renowned for its immense baroque abbey, the most important pilgrimage center in Switzerland. Continuing east, we’ll visit Maienfeld, the village that inspired the story of Heidi. In Heididorf, we’ll explore Heidi’s House a picturesque site with stunning landscapes accessible via a pedestrian path (tickets not included, admission is free). Next, we’ll enter the independent country of Liechtenstein and visit its capital, Vaduz, known for its impressive castle. There will be time to stroll and have lunch. Afterwards, we’ll proceed to the neighboring city of Feldkirch in Austria, a charming walled city near the borders of Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Germany, with its beautiful medieval quarter and castle. Free time.
Day 7 Day 7: Feldkirch, St. Gallen, Constance, Stein Am Rhein, Rhine Falls, Zurich
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Feldkirch, St. Gallen, Constance, Stein Am Rhein, Rhine Falls, Zurich

We´ll begin our day by heading to the center of St. Gallen, recognized as a World Heritage Site for its magnificent cathedral and medieval old town. Continuing along Lake Constance, located between Germany and Switzerland, we´ll take a walk through the center of Constance before visiting Mainau Island (accessed via a pedestrian bridge), renowned for its beautiful botanical garden (admission included). Later, in Switzerland, we´ll explore Stein am Rhein, a picturesque village on the banks of the Rhine River known for its charming houses adorned with painted walls. Our itinerary also includes a visit to the Rhine Falls (ticket included), the most powerful waterfall in Europe. Our day will end upon our arrival in Zurich.
Day 8 Day 8: Zurich
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Zurich

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.

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Itinerary of your trip Switzerland

Day 1: Zurich

Day 2: Zurich, Berne, Fribourg, Nyon, Yvoire, Geneva

Day 3: Geneva, Chillon Castle, Gruyeres, Leysin

Day 4: Leysin, Interlaken, Aareschlucht, Chiasso

Day 5: Chiasso, Lugano, Burglen, Lucerne

Day 6: Lucerne, Einsiedeln, Vaduz, Feldkirch

Day 7: Feldkirch, St. Gallen, Constance, Stein Am Rhein, Rhine Falls, Zurich

Day 8: Zurich

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