Swiss Delight
8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS
Swiss Delight
Highlights
Visit – Zurich, Zermatt, Interlaken, Lucerne
Experience Switzerland in its breath-taking magnificence from unspoilt mountain forests, lush Alpine pastures, rushing mountain streams and mountain valleys with their rich traditions stretching back hundreds of years. Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn and in the middle of an enormous hiking and ski region makes it one of the world’s most attractive vacation villages. Interlaken is the captivating “capital” of Switzerland’s beautiful Bernese Oberland and a must for every Swiss visit and unquestionably one of Europe’s most charming cities. Lucerne also has the added virtue of stunning lakeside and mountain sceneries on its doorstep.
Hub
Ex Zurich
Itinerary
DAY 01 | Arrive Zurich – Zermatt
Zermatt, Switzerland
Welcome to Switzerland – The Alpine Wonderland!
On arrival in Zurich, walk across to the Flughafen station (located adjacent to the airport).
Board the train and proceed to Zermatt.
On arrival, proceed to your hotel on your own and check-in.
Zermatt, lies at the foot of the Matterhorn, the most photographed mountain in the world. The air in Zermatt is clear, dry and clean, because, since 1947, only electric cars without a combustion engine are allowed to operate in the village. Enjoy Zermatt is a world of its own!
The rest of your day is at leisure to pursue independent activities.
None (meals on your own).
DAY 02 | Zermatt
Zermatt, Switzerland
Enjoy an excursion to Matterhorn Mountain or Gornergrat (On your own).
Today, visit the most enthralling of the Alpine peak, the Matterhorn at 4,478 metres, often called the “King of the mountains” for it sheer grandeur. Its unique shape endows it with a mystique unrivalled in the Alps. Ascend by the highest cableway in Europe and enjoy a mountain world of glacier and permanent snow cover.
Alternately, you can choose to discover a top-class natural paradise as you journey by a cogwheel railway up the Gornergrat. Enjoy stunning views of the Matterhorn and the surrounding mountain summits.
Note: Only cable car ticket/cogwheel train ride is included. Transfers to and from the hotel would be on your own arrangements.
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
DAY 03 | Zermatt – Interlaken
Interlaken, Switzerland
This morning, check-out and transfer on your own to the train station in Zermatt.
Board the train and travel to your next destination – Interlaken.
On arrival, proceed to the hotel on your own and check-in.
Interlaken is located, in the heart of the Swiss alps, situated between the Lakes of Thun and Brienz and is at the foot of the famous trio peaks, the Eiger, the Monch and the Jungfrau.
The rest of the day at leisure for individual activities. Alternatively, you can take up an optional tour full of adventure activities in Interlaken.
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
DAY 04 | Interlaken
Interlaken, Switzerland
Enjoy a full day excursion to Schilthorn (On your own).
This morning, travel from Interlaken to Murren, from where you will get to the 2970 metres Schilthorn/Piz Gloria mountain top by cable car in 32 minutes.
As the longest aerial cableway in the Alps, the Schilthorn provides the most unimpeded panoramic views. Over 200 mountain peaks in a spectacular landscape are revealed as the world’s first revolving mountain top restaurant slowly turns. For James Bond fans, the Schilthorn was transformed into the “Piz Gloria” for the filming of “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”. Follow the tracks of James Bond in the Touristorama where you can view glimpses of the 007 movie.
Note: Only cable car ticket is included. Transfers to and from the hotel would be on your own arrangements.
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
DAY 05 | Interlaken
Interlaken, Switzerland
The day will be at leisure to explore this exquisite resort town at your pace. You can also choose to take an optional excursion to Jungfraujoch – the Top of Europe and Europe’s highest train station.
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
DAY 06 | Interlaken – Lucerne
Lucerne, Switzerland
Today, check-out and transfer on your own to the train station in Interlaken.
Board the train and travel to Lucerne.
On arrival, proceed to the hotel on your own and check-in.
Enjoying perhaps one of the most scenic and picturesque settings in the whole of Switzerland, Lucerne, situated by the shores of Lake Lucerne, with the mountain peaks of Rigi and Pilatus clearly visible in the distance offers nothing short of a breathtaking backdrop.
Enjoy the rest of your day relaxing in this most spectacular of settings.
Lucerne is bound to reveal the romantic and inspire the photographer in you, so don’t forget your camera – the opportunities are endless! To familiarize yourself with Swiss heritage and culture, we recommend that the best way to see Lucerne is by foot, going, along its lakeside quays, across its old squares, and through the streets of its old town, visiting the famous sights. Alternatively, you can enjoy an optional Indian dinner cruise on Lake Lucerne.
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
DAY 07 | Lucerne
Lucerne, Switzerland
Embark on a full day excursion to Mount Titlis and experience a ride on the Ice Flyer and visit Glacier Park (On your own).
Today, enjoy a breathtaking journey by train to Engelberg.
Visit Mount Titlis – a unique snow and glacier paradise. Board Rotair, the rotating cable car for panoramic views of alpine glaciers and ice boulders as you ascend 10,000 feet (3020 meters). Then, get on the Ice Flyer that sweeps you smoothly and safely over crisp snow fields and icy depths. Be sure to cast your eyes down into the impressive glacier world below.
It also takes you to Glacier Park, an ideal fun destination where you can try out all kinds of exhilarating snow activities. Whiz down the snow toy run on one of the fun sit-skis, snake gliss or minibobs and let the magic carpet conveyor belt whisk you quickly and easily back to the top. Snowtubing is the ultimate alternative sledding experience which will see you skimming the glistening snow as you hurtle down the piste on a rubber tyre.
Perhaps the child in you will be inspired to have a snowball-fight!
Note: Applicable fee for Rotair, Ice Flyer and Glacier Park is included. Transfers to and from the hotel would be on your own arrangements.
Enjoy a cruise along Lake Lucerne (On your own).
In the evening, cruise along the serene Lake Lucerne on a stylish, elegant and luxurious panorama Yacht Saphir.
Note: Return transfers from hotel to pier would be on your own arrangements.
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
DAY 08 | Depart Lucerne – Zurich
Lucerne, Switzerland
Today, check-out and transfer to the train station in Lucerne.
Travel by train from Lucerne to Zurich Flughafen station.
Upon arrival in Zurich, walk to the airport for your onward flight (located adjacent to the airport).
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Inclusions
• Accommodation as per the itinerary.
• Meals as per the itinerary.
• Transfers as per the itinerary.
• Sightseeing as per the itinerary.
• Over-seas travel insurance upto the age of 60 years.
• Intercity train travel by Swiss Travel Pass (Second Class in ‘Standard’ and ‘First Class’ packages and First Class in ‘Deluxe’ package.
Hotels
2 nights in Zermatt at Butterfly Hotel
3 nights in Interlaken at Weisses Kreuz
2 nights in Lucerne at Ibis Styles
Prices
as per the Itinerary.