Coach Tour – Best of Switzerland – 8N/9D

Best Of Switzerland:
9days Tour (Trafalgar)

Scenic lakeside towns, views of the Matterhorn and an Alpine journey along the famous Bernina Express route – this round-trip from Zurich reveals Switzerland at its best.
You’ll enjoy Insider moments like…learning to cook tasty risotto from Joelle in her family vineyard’s garden. You’ll hear how the love of wine brought her husband’s grandfather to the Italian-speaking area of Switzerland, as the couple show you round their winery.

Day 1 :  ARRIVE ZURICH
Welcome to Zurich, Switzerland’s financial centre. After check-in see the charm and beauty of this beautiful lakeside city during an orientation with your Travel Director, followed by a Welcome Reception and trip briefing with your fellow travelling companions.
Meal(s)
Welcome Reception
Hotel : Radisson Blu Airport

Day 2 :  ZURICH – BERNE – MONTREUX – LAKE GENEVA (EVIAN)
Stop in Berne the capital city of Switzerland en route to Lake Geneva. Visit the town of Montreux, famous for its Jazz Festival, before enjoying a lakeside drive to Evian les Bains on the southern shores of Lake Geneva.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Hotel : Hilton Evian Les Bains

Day 3 : LAKE GENEVA (EVIAN) – CHILLON – ZERMATT (2 NIGHTS)
This morning visit the picturesque Chillon Castle immortalised by Lord Byron’s ‘Prisoner of Chillon’. Continue your journey to Zermatt, inaccessible by coach, ascend to your hotel by electric mini-buses and taxis.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Hotel : Alpenresort

Day 4 :  ZERMATT FREE TIME
Enjoy the natural beauty of the Swiss Alps with your free day here in picturesque Zermatt. Why not join an Optional Experience to the Klein Matterhorn where the views across the mountain peaks are spectacular.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast

Day 5 :  ZERMATT – LOCARNO
Today leave Zermatt and views of the Matterhorn behind you as you travel to lakeside Locarno. On your way enjoy a delicious Be My Guest luncheon with a Swiss family in a small mountain village.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Be My Guest Dining
Hotel : Ramada Arcadia

Day 6 :  LOCARNO – ST. MORITZ
This morning travel along the shores of Lake Lugano to the lakeside Italian town of Menaggio for beautiful views of Lake Como. Continue your journey back across the Swiss border and enter the Upper Engadine valley. Stop in the town of Tirano where you will board your train and start your spectacular journey. Soak in the breathtaking scenery en route to the resort town of St. Moritz. Dine tonight at your hotel.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Dinner
Hotel : Laudinella

Day 7 : ST. MORITZ – LUCERNE ORIENTATION AND FREE TIME (2 NIGHTS)
See Lake Zurich this morning as you make your way to Lucerne. View the Lion Monument and cross the iconic wooden Chapel Bridge to explore this picturesque town. In your free time explore the old city and shop for Swiss watches and chocolate, or perhaps take a cruise on the lake and ride the world’s first Cabrio cable car to the top of Mount Stanserhorn.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Hotel : Grand Europe Authentic Accommodation

Day 8 :  BRIENZ AND INTERLAKEN EXCURSION
Travel to Interlaken which lies in the shadows of the Jungfrau Mountain. On your way stop in the village of Brienz end enjoy a Cultural Insight demonstration of wood carving. Once in Interlaken you’ll have time for lunch and to explore before arriving back in Lucerne. Tonight enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your fellow travellers and Travel Director.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Farewell Dinner

Day 9 :  LUCERNE – DEPART ZURICH
Say farewell to Switzerland and your new found friends at the end of your alpine holiday. Transfers are available to Zurich airport. Conditions apply.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast

INCLUSIONS:

Sightseeing Highlights:
Orientation of Zurich and Lucerne
Visit the Federal capital Berne, the town of Evian, Montreux, the Castle of Chillon, Zermatt, Locarno, St. Moritz, Interlaken and Brienz
View the Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument in Lucerne, the Jungfrau and Matterhorn mountains (weather permitting), Lake Maggiore, Lake Lugano and Lake Como
Dining
8 hot buffet breakfasts.
1 lunch (Be My Guest).
3 dinners.

Travel Highlights:
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Hand-picked 4 and 5 star accommodation
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
Optional Experiences and free time
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
VIP entry to many sights
Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
Airport Transfers

Best Of Switzerland:
9days Tour (Trafalgar)

Scenic lakeside towns, views of the Matterhorn and an Alpine journey along the famous Bernina Express route – this round-trip from Zurich reveals Switzerland at its best.
You’ll enjoy Insider moments like…learning to cook tasty risotto from Joelle in her family vineyard’s garden. You’ll hear how the love of wine brought her husband’s grandfather to the Italian-speaking area of Switzerland, as the couple show you round their winery.

Day 1 : ARRIVE ZURICH
Welcome to Zurich, Switzerland’s financial centre. After check-in see the charm and beauty of this beautiful lakeside city during an orientation with your Travel Director, followed by a Welcome Reception and trip briefing with your fellow travelling companions.
Meal(s)
Welcome Reception
Hotel : Radisson Blu Airport

Day 2 : ZURICH – BERNE – MONTREUX – LAKE GENEVA (EVIAN)
Stop in Berne the capital city of Switzerland en route to Lake Geneva. Visit the town of Montreux, famous for its Jazz Festival, before enjoying a lakeside drive to Evian les Bains on the southern shores of Lake Geneva.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Hotel : Hilton Evian Les Bains

Day 3 : LAKE GENEVA (EVIAN) – CHILLON – ZERMATT (2 NIGHTS)
This morning visit the picturesque Chillon Castle immortalised by Lord Byron’s ‘Prisoner of Chillon’. Continue your journey to Zermatt, inaccessible by coach, ascend to your hotel by electric mini-buses and taxis.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Hotel : Alpenresort

Day 4 : ZERMATT FREE TIME
Enjoy the natural beauty of the Swiss Alps with your free day here in picturesque Zermatt. Why not join an Optional Experience to the Klein Matterhorn where the views across the mountain peaks are spectacular.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast

Day 5 : ZERMATT – LOCARNO
Today leave Zermatt and views of the Matterhorn behind you as you travel to lakeside Locarno. On your way enjoy a delicious Be My Guest luncheon with a Swiss family in a small mountain village.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Be My Guest Dining
Hotel : Ramada Arcadia

Day 6 : LOCARNO – ST. MORITZ
This morning travel along the shores of Lake Lugano to the lakeside Italian town of Menaggio for beautiful views of Lake Como. Continue your journey back across the Swiss border and enter the Upper Engadine valley. Stop in the town of Tirano where you will board your train and start your spectacular journey. Soak in the breathtaking scenery en route to the resort town of St. Moritz. Dine tonight at your hotel.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Dinner
Hotel : Laudinella

Day 7 : ST. MORITZ – LUCERNE ORIENTATION AND FREE TIME (2 NIGHTS)
See Lake Zurich this morning as you make your way to Lucerne. View the Lion Monument and cross the iconic wooden Chapel Bridge to explore this picturesque town. In your free time explore the old city and shop for Swiss watches and chocolate, or perhaps take a cruise on the lake and ride the world’s first Cabrio cable car to the top of Mount Stanserhorn.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Hotel : Grand Europe Authentic Accommodation

Day 8 : BRIENZ AND INTERLAKEN EXCURSION
Travel to Interlaken which lies in the shadows of the Jungfrau Mountain. On your way stop in the village of Brienz end enjoy a Cultural Insight demonstration of wood carving. Once in Interlaken you’ll have time for lunch and to explore before arriving back in Lucerne. Tonight enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your fellow travellers and Travel Director.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Farewell Dinner

Day 9 : LUCERNE – DEPART ZURICH
Say farewell to Switzerland and your new found friends at the end of your alpine holiday. Transfers are available to Zurich airport. Conditions apply.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast

INCLUSIONS:

Sightseeing Highlights:
Orientation of Zurich and Lucerne
Visit the Federal capital Berne, the town of Evian, Montreux, the Castle of Chillon, Zermatt, Locarno, St. Moritz, Interlaken and Brienz
View the Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument in Lucerne, the Jungfrau and Matterhorn mountains (weather permitting), Lake Maggiore, Lake Lugano and Lake Como
Dining
8 hot buffet breakfasts.
1 lunch (Be My Guest).
3 dinners.

Travel Highlights:
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Hand-picked 4 and 5 star accommodation
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
Optional Experiences and free time
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
VIP entry to many sights
Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
Airport Transfers