Switzerland Vacation in country of lakes

Tour start date(s):	05-04-2025, 03-05-2025, 07-06-2025, 05-07-2025, 02-08-2025, 30-08-2025
Duration:	11 days / 10 nights
Location:	Zurich (2 nights) – Central Switzerland (2 nights) – French Switzerland (2 nights) – Geneva (2 nights) – Italian Switzerland (2 nights) – Zurich (departure)
Price (including tax):	DBL$2,640.00; SNGL $3,260.00/ without flights

Attractions:

Zurich, Einsiedeln Monastery, Principality of Liechtenstein, Stein am Rhein, Rhine Falls, Lucerne, Interlaken, Jungfrau, Valley of Waterfalls, Bern, Gruyère, Montreux, Annecy, Yvoire, Vevey, Lausanne, Geneva, Verzasca Valley, Locarno.

Tours are conducted year-round every Saturday - weekly!

Dates for 2024-2025 (all departures guaranteed from 2 people):

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November 2024
02.11, 09.11, 16.11, 23.11, 30.11

December 2024
07.12, 14.12, 21.12, 28.12

January 2025
04.01, 11.01, 18.01, 25.01

February 2025
01.02, 08.02, 15.02, 22.02

March 2025
01.03, 08.03, 15.03, 22.03, 29.03

April 2025
05.04, 12.04, 19.04, 26.04

May 2025
03.05, 10.05, 17.05, 24.05, 31.05

June 2025
07.06, 14.06, 21.06, 28.06

July 2025
05.07, 12.07, 19.07, 26.07

August 2025
02.08, 09.08, 16.08, 23.08, 30.08

September 2025
06.09, 13.09, 20.09, 27.09

October 2025
04.10, 11.10, 18.10, 25.10

Headphones:

Supplement for headphones 15 CHF per person net (on-site, from 15 people).

From Saturday to Tuesday – 11 Days / 10 Nights

The sightseeing program and leisure at the lakes – a perfect combination.

This trip gives you the opportunity to not only explore the main attractions of Switzerland but also to visit the country's pearl – the Italian part.

Switzerland is divided into three linguistic regions: German, French, and Italian. This program covers all three parts, allowing tourists to experience the culture of three European countries united in small Switzerland.

Day 1 (Saturday) – ZURICH

Arrival in Zurich.

Free transfers for all tourists arriving in Zurich.

Meeting at the airport.

Attention! The guide will wait for tourists for a maximum of 30 minutes after the plane lands.

Two-hour sightseeing tour of Zurich with a Russian-speaking guide, visiting Bahnhofstrasse, Fraumünster Cathedral (entrance inside the cathedral is optional at your own cost, ticket 5 CHF), Niederdorf, Paradeplatz, and others.

Check-in at a 3-4* hotel (check-in from 15:00).

If there is a guide, he will wait in the hotel lobby for 15 minutes after check-in.

If you have a driver, you can call the emergency phone number +41794277031 for any questions. Free time in the evening*.

Day 2 (Sunday) – ZURICH - STEIN AM RHEIN - RHINE FALLS

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Stein am Rhein.

Walk around Stein am Rhein (a medieval town on the border with Germany), stop at the Rhine Falls – the largest waterfall in Europe (entrance tickets to the falls are included in the tour price). On the left bank of the Rhine is the town of Schaffhausen, which was formed thanks to the falls and is visible from the riverbank.

Additional trip to the Principality of Liechtenstein with the possibility of buying local wine. Visit the European pilgrimage site – the Einsiedeln Monastery, where the "Black Madonna" is located.

We will visit the world masterpiece of Baroque architecture (a 15th-century church) and be able to drink the healing water. Free time in the evening*.

Day 3 (Monday) – ZURICH - LUCERNE - INTERLAKEN - CENTRAL SWITZERLAND

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Lucerne.

Walking tour of Lucerne.

Transfer to Interlaken.

Upon arrival in Interlaken – a walk around the city. Opportunity to buy souvenirs and watches at the “Kirchhofer” store with up to a 15% discount.

Check-in at a 4* hotel in the Jungfrau region. After check-in, the guide will wait in the hotel lobby for 15 minutes.

Free time in the evening*.

Day 4 (Tuesday) – JUNGFRAUJOCH – VALLEY OF WATERFALLS

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free day.

Additional excursion to the "Valley of Waterfalls."

Additional excursion to the "Valley of Waterfalls" and Lake Brienz. You will see the famous Reichenbach Falls, which made Conan Doyle famous as the site of Sherlock Holmes' death.

Also, you will meet the highest waterfall in Switzerland, Staubbach, and climb the only waterfall in Europe inside a mountain, Trümmelbach Falls.

The excursion is available in spring, summer, and autumn.

Additional excursion to the Alps.

But dress warmly, as we are heading to the Snow Queen's domain. The road to the snow is full of surprises. The air is thin, but the thoughts are clear: Hurrah! We are at 3600 m. And here, it’s eternal frost.

Excursion is available year-round.

Additional excursion to Basel.

Basel – one of Switzerland's largest cities, located at the meeting point of three countries – France, Germany, and Switzerland. Basel has much to be proud of – Switzerland’s oldest university and its famous professors, a large number of European-quality museums, and the unusual red Town Hall, the teasing mask of the King Lölikönig, and the Fastnacht fountain with moving figures. In the 15th century, Basel received the privilege of hosting fairs, and today it is famous for them (Art Basel and Basel World). World-famous pharmaceutical companies Roche and Novartis are located in Basel.

Excursion is available year-round.

Additional excursion to Pilatus.

Pilatus – one of Switzerland’s most famous mountains. Shrouded in mysteries, enigmas, and legends, it proudly towers over Lucerne and has always attracted much attention. What’s the connection between Mount Pilatus and the procurator of Judea, Pontius Pilate, why was Pilatus called "Dragon Mountain" and much more you will discover and see on this incredible journey.

Excursion is available year-round.

Day 5 (Wednesday) – Bern - Gruyère – French Switzerland

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to the center of Bern.

Guided tour of the historical center of Bern, including the Bear Pit, Clock Tower, Government Building, old town arcades, and more.

Transfer to Gruyère.

Step back in time to the medieval village of Gruyère. A local farmer will treat you to authentic Swiss cheese.

A walk through the medieval village, which is home to the Gruyère Castle. Opportunity to try local fondue and buy fresh Swiss cheese.

Optional visit to the chocolate factory in Broc.

Transfer to Montreux.

Visit Montreux Palace, where the famous writer Nabokov lived for 16 years.

Check-in at a 4* hotel in the French part of Switzerland. After check-in, the guide will wait in the hotel lobby for 15 minutes.

Free time.

Day 6 (Thursday) – France – Thermal Center

Relax at the resort.

Optional evening excursion to the thermal center in Lavey-Les-Bains (subject to closure for technical reasons).

Healing springs will help you unwind and relax. Underwater massages will rejuvenate you and alleviate back pain. Hot baths will energize you. Eucalyptus hammams will cleanse your lungs.

After the treatments, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or fragrant tea made from mountain herbs, or optionally join an additional excursion to France – Annecy, Yvoire, or Chamonix-Mont Blanc.

Day 7 (Friday) – Montreux Region - Lausanne - Geneva

Breakfast at the hotel.

Tour along the Swiss Riviera.

Visit Chillon Castle (entrance tickets included in the tour price).

Transfer to Vevey, where Charlie Chaplin lived and is buried.

Transfer to Lausanne.

Short stop by the scenic lakefront of Lausanne, near the Olympic Museum and Olympic Park.

Upon arrival in Geneva, a city tour covering the international organizations district, the Geneva Fountain, the Flower Clock, the Rose Garden, the old town, the Reformation Wall, and more.

Check-in at a 4* hotel. After check-in, the guide will wait in the hotel lobby for 15 minutes.

Free time.

Day 8 (Saturday) – Geneva

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free day in Geneva.

Day 9 (Sunday) – Lugano - Italian Switzerland

Transfer to Lugano. Upon arrival in Italian Switzerland, check-in at a 3*-4* hotel.

Short city tour.

Free time.

Summer activities: beaches, windsurfing, paragliding, sailing, water skiing.

Winter: mild climate, lakeside walks, discos, and bars – all contribute to the festive atmosphere of this southern resort town.

Typical Italian squares with cozy outdoor cafés invite you to enjoy local cuisine under the melodic sounds of the Italian language.

Day 10 (Monday) – Verzasca Valley – Film Festival Town of Locarno

Breakfast at the hotel.

Relax by one of Switzerland’s most beautiful lakes.

Optional excursion to Verzasca Valley and Locarno.

The Verzasca Valley is an incredibly picturesque place near Lago Maggiore, one of the mountain lakes between Switzerland and Italy.

Remember: Switzerland is a country of mountains and lakes!

The Verzasca River is calm in the summer and fall, offering a turquoise paradise at the rapids, but in the spring, it’s powerful, wild, and dangerous.

The river is often called the green-water river, named after the village of Lavertezzo.

In the center of the valley is a stone two-arched bridge from the early 16th century.

The area is known for a tragic avalanche that once buried a village, leaving a red mark on the high church as a reminder of the snow's reach.

Locarno, known for its film festivals, is also a place to explore. Free time for further exploration.

Return to Lugano.

Day 11 (Tuesday) – Zurich

Breakfast at the hotel.

ATTENTION: For early flights, please arrange a lunch box instead of breakfast at the reception.

Travel by train (or bus) to Zurich.

The guide will provide train tickets and explain the route.

Please note: The first train from Lugano departs at 05:26, arriving at the airport at 09:38. Do not book flights for early departures.

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Included in the tour price:

• Accommodation in 3-4* hotels with breakfast.
• The stated hotels are classified according to the Swiss hotel association's star ratings.
• Complaints about hotel quality are not accepted.
• Possibility to book higher-category hotels at an additional cost.
• The excursion program will be fully preserved.
• Comfortable bus transfers during excursions.
• Minibus with a guide-driver.

Not Included:

• Visa, medical insurance, and airfare.

Optional Additional Services (payable locally):

• Additional nights in Zurich: 90 CHF (TPL), 100 CHF (DBL), 160 CHF (SGL).
• Transfers for tourists arriving not on the group’s arrival day: 90 CHF (one-way).
• Additional excursions in Swiss Francs (prices per person):

Day 2 (Sunday):

• Optional excursion to the Principality of Liechtenstein or the pilgrimage site of Einsiedeln with the "Black Madonna": 150 CHF.

Day 4 (Tuesday):

• Jungfrau Excursion (price on request).
• Optional excursion to Basel: 150 CHF.

Day 5 (Wednesday):

• Visit to the Broc Chocolate Factory: 30 CHF.

Day 6 (Thursday):

• Thermal Center visit in Lavey-Les-Bains: 100 CHF.
• Optional excursion to France (Annecy, Yvoire, or Chamonix-Mont Blanc): 150 CHF.

Day 10 (Monday):

• Excursion to Verzasca Valley and Locarno: 150 CHF.

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Important Notes:

• Additional excursions can be booked and paid for only on-site.
• Additional excursions are available in Swiss Francs.
• The prices listed are based on a group of 3+ people; if fewer participants, individual pricing will be calculated (except for the Jungfrau excursion).
• Occasionally, some optional excursions may be canceled.
• Payments for additional excursions can be made by credit card (+2.8% surcharge).

Hotel Guarantees:

• Only hotels classified as 3-4 stars are guaranteed.
• Cities may change based on the number of participants and hotel availability.
• Exact hotel names are provided 2-3 weeks before arrival.

Arrival and Departure Transfers:

• Free transfers are available for all flights arriving and departing from Zurich.