From Lake to Alps

                                  View of the Lucerne from Mt. Pilatus

Highlights: Enjoy a romantic trip covering some of the most gorgeous sights of Switzerland. Visit Lugano, the Swiss Miniature, experience one of the best train journeys in the world to Zermatt, You could opt for an excursion to Gornergrat, Matterhorn, or Rothorn, also choose between Geneva, Lausanne, or Montreux, Proceed to Interlaken, go for an excursion to Schilthorn, Take a memorable rail trip to Lucerne, and enjoy an excursion to the Dragon Mountain- Pilatus.

ITINERARY:

Day 1: LUGANO
Arrive in Switzerland and make your way to Lugano. Enjoy the Mediterranean atmosphere in this southern town. Stroll along the lakeside promenade or go up to Monte Bre or San Salvatore. Overnight stay in Lugano.

Day 2: LUGANO
Today we offer you a free entrance ticket to Swiss Miniature which is in Melide, a convenient 7 minute train trip from Lugano. This special attraction of Switzerland, covering an area of 14,000 sq mts, houses replicas of the famous buildings, castles and cathedrals, and has over 3500 mts of rail with no less than 18 trains, funiculars and cable cars in motion. Overnight stay in Lugano.

Day 3: ZERMATT
You have a wonderful journey to look forward to today. Take the train from Lugano to Andermatt (we suggest you take a train at around 1100 hrs). From Andermatt you connect to the Glacier Express and experience one of the best train journeys in the world which will take you to Zermatt. Overnight stay in Zermatt.

Day 4: GENEVA / LAUSANNE / MONTREUX
Spend the day in this car free resort where horse drawn carriages and sleighs along with electric cars are the only vehicles you will see. Zermatt is surrounded by 38 mountains which are around 4000 meters high. Time permitting; take an optional excursion to Gornergrat, Matterhorn or Rothorn. Late afternoon, make your way to either Geneva, Montreux or Lausanne. Overnight stay in one of these places.

Day 5: GENEVA / LAUSANNE / MONTREUX
Today you have the time to explore your chosen town at leisure. If in Geneva, you can visit all the international organizations housed there. If you have chosen Lausanne do not forget to visit the Olympic Museum and stroll along the beautiful lake promenade. For those staying in Montreux, visit the beautiful Chillon Castle or take the time to visit the quaint neighbouring village of Gruyeres. Overnight stay in your chosen place.

Day 6: INTERLAKEN
Make your way to Interlaken, the town nestled between Lake Thun and Brienz. Arrive and spend the rest of the day visiting the Hoheweg with its quaint cafes, boutiques and jewellery stores. Overnight stay in Interlaken.

Day 7: INTERLAKEN - SCHILTHORN
This morning, you depart for an excursion to Schilthorn, with its unique revolving panorama restaurant (Piz Gloria) and its thrilling James Bond 007 history. Overnight stay in Interlaken

Day 8: LUCERNE
The day starts with a memorable rail trip on the GoldenPass line from Interlaken to the city of lights- Lucerne (panoramic coach seats in 1st class only). Arrive in Lucerne and spend the day at leisure visiting the Swiss Transport Museum, the IMAX Theatre or the Lion Monument on your own. Overnight stay in Lucerne.

Day 9: LUCERNE - MT. PILATUS
This morning get set to depart for an excursion to The Dragon Mountain - Pilatus. Board the lake Lucerne cruise from Lucerne to Alpnachstad, then up to Pilatus by the steepest cogwheel railway in the world (from mid May to mid November).During winter you take the bus from Lucerne to Kriens and further a panoramic gondola from Kriens to Pilatus. Overnight stay in Lucerne.

Day 10 - END OF TOUR

Price per person in Swiss Francs for a Double Room
3 Star Hotel	4 Star Hotel
1400	1820
Valid from 1 Jan to 26 Apr 2010; 01 May to 01Nov and 12 Dec to 18 Dec 2010

Rates for Indian Nationals Only.

Addl night in Lugano/Interlaken/Lucerne: 100/135 (pp in 3star/4star resp)

Addl night in Zermatt: 105/130

Addl night in Geneva region: 120/170

Child upto 6yrs: FREE in both cat. hotels; Child 6-11yrs: 505/715; Child 12-16yrs: 690/985; Child in a dbl room on their own: 965/1385.

Compulsory airport courier charges per file: SFR 25

PRICE INCLUDES
• Swiss card with 6 transfers in 2nd class
• 2 nights accommodation in Lugano
• 1 night accommodation in Zermatt
• 2 nights accommodation in Geneva, Lausanne or Montreux
• 2 nights accommodation in Interlaken
• 2 nights accommodation in Lucerne
• Daily Breakfast
• Excursion to Mt Pilatus and Schilthorn

PRICE EXCLUDES
• Airfares and taxes
• Swiss Visa charges and Insurance
• Government Service Tax 2.575%

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Itineraries:

10 Days From The Lake to the Alps