Duration: 7 Nights/ 8 Days
Destinations Covered: Zurich - Bern - Geneva - Montreaux-Vevey -
Jungfraujoch - Dubai
Tour Id: HV-028
Day 01 :
Arrive into Zurich - the City of Bridges
Visit the Rhine Falls
City tour of Zurich
Welcome to Switzerland - a country known for its spectacular mountain
scenery, sparkling lakes and folklore traditions. Upon arrival you will be
met by the Tour Manager outside the customs area. Our Scenic Switzerland
Tour begins as we drive to Schaffhausen to visit the Rhine Falls, Europe's
most powerful waterfalls. We then proceed to Zurich, Switzerland's largest
city and financial centre, located on the wooded slopes of mountain ranges,
at the confluence of two rivers. On your city tour of Zurich, see the
elegant Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich's busiest street, lined with Banks, shopping
arcades and exclusive boutiques. Also see the Swiss National Museum, St
Peter's Church with the largest clock face in Europe and the famous churches
of Fraumunster, known for its beautiful stained glass windows &
Grossmunster with it's twin Romanesque towers. Later we drive to Lucerne.
The evening is free to relax. Enjoy an Indian veg / non-veg dinner.
Overnight at a luxury hotel in Lucerne.
Day 02 :
Day free
An option to visit Mt. Titlis,
Lucerne Hiflyer ride and a Lake Cruise
After a continental breakfast, the day is free. Or take this opportunity
to visit Mt. Titlis, Lucerne, Hiflyer and a Lake cruise. We begin with an
excursion to Mt. Titlis. Mt.Titlis at 10,000 ft is the highest peak in
central Switzerland. As you journey to Mt. Titlis through a series of three
different cable car rides, you will be amazed as the scenery changes from
green meadows, scenic lakes to snow clad mountains. See over 200 cable cars
with different flags of various nations. Lookout for cable car number 73
that carries the Indian flag! The last leg of the ascent will be in the
world's first rotating cable car called the "Titlis Rotair". You
have free time to play in the snow, visit the Ice Cave or just enjoy
yourself. At the Terrace on top of the Mt. Titlis summit station, weather
permitting, you could take an unforgettable ride on the "Ice Flyer"
over the Titlis Glacier. You have an opportunity to get a picture at the
Nostalgie Photo studio. Enjoy an Indian vegetarian lunch. We then proceed to
Lucerne, one of the six most frequently visited cities in the world. Here we
see the Lion Monument, 'Lowendenkmal', hewn from a limestone cliff to
commemorate the bravery and loyalty of the Swiss Guards. We take you for a
cruise on Lake Lucerne. Marvel at the city's attractive backdrop of
snow-clad Central Alps. Then, (weather permitting) take an exhilarating ride
on the Hiflyer, a hot air balloon that takes you 140 metres high for a
breathtaking view of the Alps. You have free time at Schwanenplatz to shop
for Swiss army knives, chocolates, watches, souvenirs, etc. You could take a
stroll across the Kappelbrucke, the world's oldest covered wooden bridge,
which leads you to the beautiful 17th century Jesuit Church. Enjoy an Indian
veg / non-veg dinner. Overnight at a luxury hotel in Lucerne.
Day 03 :
City tour of Bern
Orientation tour of Geneva
After a continental breakfast, we depart on our journey to the town of
Bern, the capital of Switzerland and the only Swiss city with a World
Heritage status. We proceed for a city tour of Bern, with its picturesque
fountains. See the famous bears of Bern at the Bear Pits, the Clock Tower,
the Parliament Buildings, the Art Museum, Cathedral and Gothic Fountains.
You have free time to stroll along the shopping arcades on one of Europe's
longest shopping promenades. We then continue our drive to Geneva, an
elegant city situated by the shores of Lake Geneva and backed by the Alps.
On arrival, we take you on an orientation of Geneva. We drive through the
Ariana Park area, past the Palais des Nations, the European arm of the UNO
and the International Red Cross. See the famous Broken Chair and the
Brunswick Monument. Drive over the famous Mont Blanc Bridge over the River
Rhone and Lake Geneva. Stroll through the exquisite English Gardens.
Remember to take pictures of your family at the Floral Clock, the symbol of
Geneva and the Jet d'Eau, the World's tallest fountain shooting upto 145
meters. The evening is free to explore this exciting city on your own. Enjoy
an Indian veg /non-veg dinner. Overnight at a luxury hotel in Geneva.
Day 04 :
Onto Villars
Day free
An option to visit Glacier 3000
Montreaux-Vevey & Chillon Castle
After a continental breakfast we begin our scenic drive to Villars, a
neat, unpretentious little resort town that attracts tourists the world
over. At an elevation of 1300m on a natural balcony, Villars is known for
its unspoiled natural beauty and enjoys maximum hours of sunshine and
unrestricted views of Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc. Beautiful mountain lakes
and nature trails make Villars ideal for holidaymakers. On arrival, we check
into our hotel. The day is free to explore the resort on your own. Or take
an optional trip to Glacier 3000, Montreaux-Vevey & Chillon Castle. Have
the most exciting experience of your life, especially if you love skiing. We
travel to Les Diablerets, located at the foot of a majestic mountain range
and renowned for its impressive ice-stream - one of the most beautiful
glaciers in Switzerland. Proceed by train to Col De Pillon from where you
can experience thrilling cable car rides to the top of the glacier. Today
enjoy an Indian vegetarian lunch. We then visit the enchanting town of
Montreux-Vevey, also known as the Pearl because of its sunny location on the
shores of Lake Geneva. See the famous statue of Charlie Chaplin in Vevey. We
then proceed to Chateau de Chillon, one of Switzerland's most beautiful
sites, perched on a rock jutting out into Lake Geneva. This 13th century
castle was made famous by Lord Byron in his poem "The Prisoner Of
Chillon". We then return to our hotel. Tonight, enjoy an Indian veg /
non-veg dinner. Overnight at a luxury hotel in Villars.
Day 05 :
Day Free 
An option to visit Jungfraujoch
And Interlaken
After a continental breakfast, the day is free for you to relax and
explore this quaint town on your own. Or take this opportunity to visit
Jungfraujoch and picturesque Interlaken. Our scenic drive to Jungfraujoch,
the highest altitude railway station in Europe at 11,133 ft. takes us along
lovely lakes and mountain passes. Marvel at the changes in alpine scenery as
your charming cog-wheel train takes you on a unique journey to Jungfrau, the
very Top of Europe. At the Sphinx Terrace, you can view the Jungfrau Peak
and the awesome Aletsch Glacier. Also visit the Ice Palace and see a
beautiful display of sculptures. Enjoy an Indian vegetarian lunch. We then
proceed to Interlaken, one of Switzerland's best-known health and pleasure
resorts, nestled between lakes and splendid mountains. Here, you have free
time to relax at the numerous cafes or shop for souvenirs, Swiss watches
etc. Tonight, enjoy an Indian veg / non-veg dinner. Overnight a luxury hotel
in Villars.
Day 06 :
Onto Zurich
After a continental breakfast, we proceed to Zurich. Experience Swiss
scenery in all its breath-taking magnificence from the comfort of your seat.
Enjoy the scenic beauty of unspoiled natural forests, lush pastures,
mountain streams and beautiful valleys. On arrival, we check into our hotel.
Enjoy an Indian veg / non-veg dinner. Overnight at a luxury hotel in Zurich.
Day 07 :
Onto Dubai - City of Gold
After a continental breakfast, the morning is free. Later, we check out
of the hotel and proceed to the airport for our flight to Dubai. Arrive into
Dubai late at night. Our local representative will be waiting outside the
customs area to welcome you and take you to your hotel. Overnight at a
luxury hotel Dubai.
Day 08 :
Enjoy duty-free shopping
Return home with wonderful memories
After a continental breakfast, the morning is free. Explore Dubai for
some of the most exciting shopping in the world. We check out of the hotel
at 1800 hours and drive to Dubai airport where your tour ends. Its time to
say goodbye to all the new friends you have made. We hope you take back
happy memories of your tour.
