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Summer Budget Tour Best of Switzerland 2024

Holiday Destination, Holiday Type, Escorted Group Holidays, Holiday Themes, Adventure, International, Switzerland, Europe, Popular

Visit:

Zurich | Lucerne | Bern | Gstaad | Montreux | Vevey | Zermatt

Includes:

2 nights at Hotel Novotel Zurich Messe or similar in Zurich, Switzerland.
2 nights at Hotel Terrace / Central or similar in Engelberg, Switzerland.
3 nights at Hotel Alpine Classic / Moxy or similar in Leysin / Sion, Switzerland.

MEALS
Daily continental breakfast. (Breakfast includes bread with butter, jam, cereals, juice, milk and coffee)
7 Indian Jain / vegetarian / non-vegetarian dinners.
Note: Packed lunches, if applicable, will be Jain / vegetarian

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Select a Check-in and Check-out Date

Adults1 - 3
Children0 - 3
Total People1 - 4
Room 1

Available Dates are Tentative, please wait for the final confirmation from SOTC Team before issuing the flight tickets. For Payment Details as well, SOTC Team will get in touch with you.

Day 01
Welcome to Zurich! On arrival, our Tour Manager / Local Representative will meet and welcome you outside the airport. Later, we proceed to the hotel and check–in. Overnight in Zurich, Switzerland. (D) Note: The standard check-in time is 1500 hrs. We may have to proceed directly for dinner or Packed dinner will be provided in case of late arrivals of flight or long queue at the immigration.

Day 02
View Rhine Falls – Lindt – Home of Chocolate – Orientation Tour of Zurich Today, we drive to Schaffhausen in Switzerland to see the Rhine falls. Next, we visit the Lindt – Home of Chocolate to witness how the famous Swiss Chocolates are made. Later, we proceed to Zurich for an orientation tour: See Lake Zurich, Graumunster and Fraumuster. Overnight in Zurich, Switzerland. (B, D)

Day 03
Visit Mt. Titlis – Orientation tour of Lucerne – Lake Lucerne Cruise Today, we visit Mt Titlis. Our cable car ride includes the world’s first rotating cable car, the Rotair – to the top of Mt. Titlis at 3,020 meters. Do visit the “Cliff Walk” a suspension bridge along the cliff of Mt. Titlis. Next, we proceed for an orientation tour of Lucerne: See the Lion Monument, and Kapellbrucke with some free time to shop for famous Swiss watches, knives and chocolates. Later, we enjoy a cruise on Lake Lucerne. Overnight in Engelberg, Switzerland. (B, D)

Day 04
Day at leisure OR Excursion to Jungfraujoch with lunch and Interlaken (Optional) Today, the day is at leisure OR you can join us for a visit to Jungfraujoch - The Top of Europe. We board the cable car followed by a cogwheel train up to a height of 3,454 meters to Europe’s highest railway station. Visit the Ice Palace and the Sphinx observatory deck to view the longest glacier in the Alps. Later, we visit Interlaken. Overnight in Engelberg, Switzerland (B, D) Note: Guests who do not opt for this Optional excursion will get packed dinner delivered at the hotel when the group arrives.

Day 05
Orientation tour of Bern – Gstaad - Bollywood Trails Tour – Golden Pass Train Today, we proceed to Bern - the capital city of Switzerland. On arrival, we enjoy an orientation tour: see the Bear Pit, Gothic fountains, Zytglogge (Clock Tower) and the Swiss Parliament building. Next, we enjoy the Bollywood Trails tour, covering some of the favourite Indian film locations in the Gstaad valley. Later, we board the scenic Golden Pass train and enjoy panoramic views as we journey through alpine forest and picturesque villages. Also, enjoy some free time to explore Montreux. Overnight in Leysin / Sion, Switzerland. (B, D) Zurich, Switzerland Rhine Falls, Schaffhausen

Day 06
Visit Glacier 3000 – Visit Charlie Chaplin Museum Today, we proceed on an excursion to Glacier 3000. Enjoy breath- taking views of the iconic mountains such as Mont-Blanc, the Matterhorn, Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau from the Tissot Peak Walk. Next, we visit the Charlie Chaplin Museum in Vevey and exlore some aspects of the life and legacy of Charlie Chaplin – one of the world’s most renowned comic actors. Later, spend some free time in Vevey. Overnight in Leysin / Sion, Switzerland. (B, L, D)

Day 07
Visit Zermatt – Visit Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (Optional) Today, we visit Zermatt and explore this mountain village at the foot of the Matterhorn on a walking tour. Next, you may explore Zermatt on your own OR join us for an excursion to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise - you are whisked up by the Matterhorn Express cable railway and further up by a lift built into the rock - to the highest sightseeing platform in Europe. Overnight in Leysin / Sion, Switzerland. (B, D) Note: Guests who do not opt for the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise will have to spend their day in Zermatt.

Day 08
Return back home with pleasant memories! Today, we proceed to Milan airport for your flight back home. (One group transfer) Kindly spare a few minutes to share your feedback with your Tour Manager. Your valued suggestions will be most appreciated. Arrive home with pleasant memories of your Swiss tour, which we are sure you will treasure for a lifetime. (B)

Note: Due to flight connectivity, few groups may depart out of Zurich / Geneva instead of Milan. Kindly check with your sales staff for your exact flight details.
Arrival / Departure Transfers will be provided subject to minimum 4 passengers travelling together.
Major European cities, there are parking restrictions for coaches and it is not possible to stop at all the places during the city tour.
Your Tour Manager will try his/her best to stop coach wherever possible for a photo stop.

SWITZERLAND:
• View the Rhine Falls
• Visit Lindt – Home of Chocolate
• Orientation Tour of Zurich
• Visit Mount Titlis
• Orientation tour of Lucerne
• Lake Lucerne Cruise
• Chance to visit Jungfraujoch with Lunch and Interlaken (Optional) • Orientation tour of Bern
• Enjoy Bollywood Trails tour in Gstaad
• Ride on the Scenic Golden Pass Train
• Free time in Montreux
• Visit Glacier 3000
• Visit Charlie Chaplin Museum
• Free time in Vevey
• Walking tour of Zermatt
• Chance to visit Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (Optional)

MEALS
• Daily continental breakfast. (Breakfast includes bread with butter, jam, cereals, juice, milk and coffee)
• 7 Indian Jain / vegetarian / non-vegetarian dinners.
Note: Packed lunches, if applicable, will be Jain / vegetarian

2 nights at Hotel Novotel Zurich Messe or similar in Zurich, Switzerland.
2 nights at Hotel Terrace / Central or similar in Engelberg, Switzerland.
3 nights at Hotel Alpine Classic / Moxy or similar in Leysin / Sion, Switzerland.

MEALS
Daily continental breakfast. (Breakfast includes bread with butter, jam, cereals, juice, milk and coffee)
7 Indian Jain / vegetarian / non-vegetarian dinners.
Note: Packed lunches, if applicable, will be Jain / vegetarian

Passport, Visa charges, Airport & Port taxes.

Cost of your Air tickets required to participate in this tour.

Insurance, laundry, telephone charges, transfers all items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming part of the group menus.

Private airport transfers, Cost of Suggested / Optional Excursions.

Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangement which may come in to effect prior to departure.

Tipping is expected from anyone providing your service e.g. Coach Driver, Local Guides, Hotel & Restaurant staff etc. It is mandatory to tip a nominal amount of CHF 3 per person/per day. For the entire duration of this tour which is 8 Days, the total Tips amount is CHF 24 per person to be paid to the Tour Manager on Day 01 of the tour.

Anything not specifically mentioned in ‘What your Tour Price includes’ box.

OPTIONAL TOUR COST
• Visit Jungfraujoch with champagne lunch and Interlaken : Adult USD 200| Child USD 145
• Visit Matterhorn Glacier Paradise: Adult USD 150| Child USD 105

Note:
• Optional will be operated subject to minimum strength of 20 passengers.

2 nights at Hotel Novotel Zurich Messe or similar in Zurich, Switzerland.
2 nights at Hotel Terrace / Central or similar in Engelberg, Switzerland.
3 nights at Hotel Alpine Classic / Moxy or similar in Leysin / Sion, Switzerland.

Single room supplement USD 525 per person.
*As a 3rd in a triple, a roll away cot may be provided.
**As a 3rd in a double, no bed or cot will be provided to the child. Person below 12 years will be considered as a Child.
Maximum 3 persons are allowed per room.

Visa Requirements: You must be in possession of a Single Entry Schengen visa. The cost of this visa is not included in your package tour price. It would be best to check with your travel agent and the consulates nearest to you for advice and information. Please ensure that your travel documents are ready in time for departure.

Ticketing Requirements: For this tour you would require confirmed air tickets to arrive into Zurich and depart from Zurich / Geneva / Milan. It would be advisable to check with your sales officer or local travel agent for ticketing.

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