Switzerland Classic Tour |
8 days / 7 nights
Day 1 Arrive in Zurich
Arrival transfer in Zurich.
Day 2 Zurich – Montreux (210km/3h) – Lausanne (30km/1h)
Drive to Montreux Area and city tour. Start exploring the world-known City of Montreux after meeting your expert guide. Stroll around the town of Montreux to see a glamorous tourist resort associated with the rock legend, Freddie Mercury. The statue of the famous British singer Freddie is situated in front of the lake.Spend your enjoyable time by walking through the magnetic streets, having unforgettable promenade on the scenic shoreline of Montreux Riviera with inhaling the clear air.The guided tour will proceed to discover the last point of the walking tour, which is the most visited medieval castle in Europe - Chateau de Chillon. This castle is the main source of admiring this city. It is nestled on a rocky island, from where you will find out the importance of the historical heritage of Switzerland’s most visited place. Continue to Lausanne.
Day 3 Lausanne _ Geneva – Lausanne (60km/1h)
Enjoy excursion to charming Geneva with its cobblestoned Old Town and the Palais des Nations, European headquarters of the United Nations. In the afternoon enjoy guided tour of Lausanne - Place de la Palud and visit of the Hôtel de Ville (town hall);The cathedrale, one of the tenth most beautiful cathedrales in Europe, its Rose and its painted portal (in 2003, the visit is limited because of the installation of a new organ)At the historical museum, it is possible to admire a big model of Lausanne in 1638, completed by an audivisual commentary;The ancient city, the castle St-Maire and the "escaliers du Marché" (market's staircases);The church St-François, since 700 years an oasis of serenity on an animated place;The pedestrian streets and the wednesday's and saturday's market to know the Lausanne's atmosphere.
Day 4 Lausanne – Gruyeres (50km/1h)– Bern (60km/1h)
The first stop today is in picturesque Gruyères to visit a local CHEESE FACTORY. Then, on to Berne, Switzerland’s charming 12th-century capital. The Old Town is a showcase of medieval architecture, arcaded shops, artistic fountains, and the landmark Zytglogge (clock tower), an ornate animated astronomical clock built in 1530. Overnight Bern
Day 5 Berne – Interlaken ( 55km/1h)
Travel on, skirting the shores of Lake Thun, and stop in the renowned resort of Interlaken for visit . Your tour starts with the Höheweg - Interlaken's main street which runs between Interlaken West and Interlaken Ost Railway Stations. On this street you will find many souvenir shops. Have a look at the "Japanese Garden", and don't miss the beautiful view of the famous snow-covered Jungfrau mountain from "Höhematte". Other thing you can see is Jungfrau- Aletsch- Bietschhorn. It is a glacier in UNESCO World Heritage Site above Interlaken in the Bernese Alps.
Day 6 Interlaken – Lucerne ( 70km/1h30min)
Crossing Brünig Pass to Lucerne.
Discover the wonders of Lucerne, a city straight out of a storybook. Situated on Lake Lucerne beneath the snowcapped Alps. Lucerne highlights include cobblestone streets lined with frescoed homes, the world-famous Chapel Bridge, and the poignant Lion Monument.
Day 7 Lucerne – Zurich ( 50km/1h)
Drive to Zurich and city tour. Discover this unique city, several times winner of the award "City of Best quality of life" in a comfortable air-conditioned bus! See the castle-like National Museum, the shopping and business centre on Bahnhofstrasse, the Limmatquai with its medieval Old Town and view to the Lindenhof, where the brave women of Zurich saved the city from the invaders, the largest church clock-face of Europe on St. Peter, the patriarchal Guild Houses, the Opera house with its famous June- Festivals, the lake (picture stop).
Day 8 Zurich Departure
Departure transfer to airport