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All guests travelling with Trafalgar through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your client’s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

Accommodation

Hyatt Place Airport Mona Montreux Mirabeau Simplon Reine Victoria Grand Europe

Meals

3 Dinner (D) 8 Breakfast (B) 1 Lunch (L)

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

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Bourg-en-Lavaux: Enjoy Swiss hospitality with a vineyard owner and savour the flavours of local wines, cheeses, and breads, all set against the enchanting views of the Lake Geneva. Brienz: Learn about Switzerland’s wood-carving heritage at the Jobin wood sculpture museum in Brienz. Zürich: During an orientation, your Travel Director will show you some of the highlights of this beautiful lakeside city. Bern: Explore Switzerland’s capital and see the Cathedral of St. Vincent, clock tower and Ogre Fountain. Chillon Castle: The beautiful fortress of Chillon Castle, set on a rocky islet on Lake Geneva, is widely regarded as one of the best-preserved medieval castles in Europe. Following his walk through the dungeons in 1816, Lord Byron wrote the poem ’The Prisoner of Chillon’. Look out for his name, which he carved into a pillar. Bernina Express: UNESCO World Heritage Listed Rhaetian RailwayTravel by train over the Bernina Pass through stunning landscapes en route to St. Moritz. Lucerne: During an orientation with your Travel Director, see the Lion Monument, Old Town Hall and Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe. Zürich: Join Diana and her team of socially engaged local guides, for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience. Uncover the old town of Zürich during a fun and educational walking tour with the wonderful organisation who are raising awareness on social issues such as food insecurity and supporting local change makers and the community.This experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 10 & 12: Reduced Inequalities & Responsible Consumption and Production. Discover Zürich, Bern, Zermatt, Interlaken and Lucerne Visit Chillon Castle and Brienz Woodcarving Museum View the Jungfrau and Matterhorn mountains (weather permitting), Lake Maggiore and Lake Como, the Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument in Lucerne Scenic Train Ride from Tirano to Pontresina by UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rhaetian Railway An expert Travel Director and professional Driver Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted All porterage and restaurant gratuities All hotel tips, charges and local taxes Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing Train from Tirano to Pontresina Optional Experiences and free time On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

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Insurance

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Flights

International flights are not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Zürich
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Welcome To Zürich

Zürich is your springboard to a spectacular journey through Switzerland. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience for a social-impact guided walking tour. This evening, attend a dinner to launch your Swiss experience.
Day 2 Day 2: Journey To Lake Geneva
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Journey To Lake Geneva

We leave the bright lights of Zürich behind and stop in Bern with its Old Town, admiring its medieval streets, ornate fountains and arcaded walkways. Journeying to Lake Geneva, we arrive in the resort town of Montreux, set against the pristine backdrop of snow-covered peaks and vineyards. After lunch, consider joining an Optional Experience to cruise Lake Geneva, including a visit to the Charlie Chaplin museum in his former estate, Manoir de Ban.
Day 3 Day 3: Onwards To Chillon Castle And Zermatt Connect With Locals
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Onwards To Chillon Castle And Zermatt Connect With Locals

This morning, we visit Chillon Castle, immortalised by Lord Byron’s ’Prisoner of Chillon’. For nearly four centuries, this water fortress was the residence of the Counts of Savoy and an important stop for traders. Our next stop is the Lavaux region, a charming wine village above Lake Geneva, where we’ll Connect With Locals over lunch at our Be My Guest experience. Continue your journey to the resort town of Zermatt, set against the backdrop of the snow-capped Matterhorn.
Day 4 Day 4: Zermatt Your Way
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Zermatt Your Way

Spend a full free day soaking up Zermatt’s crisp mountain air and panoramic vistas. Relax in beautiful surroundings or consider an Optional Experience to the Klein Matterhorn for the most spectacular mountain views.
Day 5 Day 5: Venture To The Italian Lake Maggiore
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Venture To The Italian Lake Maggiore

Departing Switzerland, we travel to the lakeside town of Baveno on Italy’s Lake Maggiore. Spend the rest of the day indulging in the laid-back lakeside atmosphere or consider joining an Optional Experience to Isola Bella, one of the lake’s Borromean islands, with its palazzo and exquisite gardens.
Day 6 Day 6: Off To Alpine St. Moritz
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Off To Alpine St. Moritz

We travel through the scenic Italian countryside to the fortified town of Tirano. Here, we board the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Rhaetian Railway to cross the Bernina Pass and wind our way through scenic landscapes en route to the stylish resort town of St. Moritz. This evening, enjoy dinner with your fellow travellers.
Day 7 Day 7: Journey To Lakeside Lucerne
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Journey To Lakeside Lucerne

Journeying through lush green landscapes, past Lake Zürich, we arrive in lakeside Lucerne. Pay tribute to the brave Swiss Guards, who lost their lives defending King Louis XVI at the Lion Monument, and admire the iconic wooden Chapel Bridge before strolling past the city’s colourful façades. Consider joining a cruise on the tranquil lake waters and then ride the world’s first double deck ’CabriO’ cable car to the top of Mount Stanserhorn.
Day 8 Day 8: Admire Scenic Brienz And Interlaken Dive Into Culture
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Admire Scenic Brienz And Interlaken Dive Into Culture

We travel to Interlaken at the heart of Switzerland, which lies in the shadow of the Jungfrau Mountain. Stopping in the village of Brienz en route, we’ll Dive Into Culture and gain insights into the centuries-old tradition of wood carving for which this village is so famous. Spend some time on your own and enjoy superb views of the peaks of the Bernese Oberland. This evening, we enjoy dinner with our fellow travellers and Travel Director toasting the highlights of Switzerland we’ve enjoyed along the way.
Day 9 Day 9: Homeward Bound
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Homeward Bound

As our journey through the Best of Switzerland comes to an end, we bid our newfound friends a fond farewell.

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Best Of Switzerland (9 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Best Of Switzerland (9 Days)

Day 1: Welcome To Zürich

Day 2: Journey To Lake Geneva

Day 3: Onwards To Chillon Castle And Zermatt Connect With Locals

Day 4: Zermatt Your Way

Day 5: Venture To The Italian Lake Maggiore

Day 6: Off To Alpine St. Moritz

Day 7: Journey To Lakeside Lucerne

Day 8: Admire Scenic Brienz And Interlaken Dive Into Culture

Day 9: Homeward Bound

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