SWISS LAKES & ALPS

Explore the Italian and French part of Switzerland, on this rail holiday exploring Lakes and Glaciers.

7 nights / 8 days

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TOUR ITINERARY

Guests arrive at Zurich, Milan, or Lugano Airport, then proceed to Lugano City, an Italian-speaking town in southern Switzerland. The day is free for leisure. Overnight stay in Lugano.

Morning travel by the scenic Bernina Express train from Lugano to St. Moritz. St. Moritz is a renowned, chic, elegant, and exclusive winter playground for the international jet-set. In the evening, visit Muottas Muragl Mountain for “Mountain Dining,” offering exclusive views over the Engadin valley at night. Overnight stay in St. Moritz.

A day at leisure to explore the region. Recommendations include a cable car ride up Diavolezza Mountain for lunch with views of the highest peaks of the Eastern Alps. An optional Horse Carriage Ride into the Val Fex is also available. In the evening, guests can try their luck at the St. Moritz Casino. Overnight stay in St. Moritz.

Morning travel by the scenic Glacier Express train from St. Moritz to Zermatt, described as one of the best train journeys in the world. Zermatt is a car-free zone located at the foot of the Matterhorn. The day is free for leisure to explore the boutique town. Overnight stay in Zermatt.

Guests have a choice of activities: Visit Matterhorn glacier paradise, often called the “King of the mountains” for its grandeur, or visit Gornegrat, a “top-class natural paradise,” by cogwheel railway, offering stunning views of the Matterhorn and surrounding mountain summits. Overnight stay in Zermatt.

Morning travel by train to Montreux. Montreux is nestled in a sheltered Lake Geneva bay, surrounded by vineyards and set against a backdrop of snow-covered Alps. Guests arrive in Montreux and proceed to their hotel on their own. Overnight stay in Montreux.

This morning, escape to the high Alps for a breath of fresh air and spectacular mountain vistas on the Glacier 3000 (Mountain Excursion). Travel by train to Gstaad from where you ride on a Postal bus to Col du Pillon. Ascent by cable-car ride to the top of Glacier 3000 and catch stunning views of the renowned Matterhorn and Jungfrau. Overnight stay in Montreux.

Morning travel by train to Geneva OR Zurich Airport for your flight back home.

HOTELS OFFERED

CITY NTS STANDARD HOTELS FIRST CLASS HOTELS DELUXE HOTELS
LUGANO 1 International Au Lac Hotel | Acquarello Hotel | Federal Hotel OR similar International Au Lac Hotel | Acquarello Hotel | Federal Hotel OR similar Splendid Royal Hotel OR similar
ST MORITZ 2 Hauser Hotel | Laudinella Hotel | Nolda Hotel | The Piz Hotel OR similar San Gian Hotel | Schweizerhof Hotel OR similar San Gian Hotel | Schweizerhof Hotel OR similar
ZERMATT 2 Best Western Butterfly Hotel | Derby Hotel | Hotel Testa Girgia | Continental Hotel OR similar Best Western Alpine Resort | Astoria Hotel | Schlosshotel OR similar Mont Cervin Hotel | Grand Zermatterhof OR similar (Note: Open Jun onwards)
MONTREUX 2 Helvetie Hotel | Villa Toscane Hotel OR similar Grand Suisse Majestic Hotel | Eden Palace Au Lac Hotel OR similar Royal Plaza Hotel OR similar

HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES

Step 1

Accommodation at selected category of hotels.

Step 2

Daily Continental breakfast at the hotel (except on the day of arrival).

Step 3

Overseas Travel Insurance (upto 60 yrs age group only).

Step 4

Mountain Excursion

Zermatt: Excursion to Matterhorn OR Gornegrat.

Interlaken: Excursion to Schilthorn (free for Swiss Travel Pass Holders)

Montreux: Excursion to Glacier 3000

Step 5

Inter city train travel using Swiss Travel Pass with reservations for Glacier Express and Bernina Express trains

Second Class in ‘Standard and First Class packages

First Class in ‘Deluxe’ packages.

HOLIDAY PRICE EXCLUDES

Step 1

International air ticket with Airport taxes.

Step 2

Switzerland Visa Charges.

Step 3

Train Station Transfers.

Step 4

Meals, Tips, Laundry, telephone, optional excursions and other items of a personal nature.

Step 5

Cost of foreign exchange for personal use.

Step 6

Any items or services not specified in the itinerary ‘HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES’ head.

Step 7

GST

PAYMENT TERMS

PERIOD PAYMENT AT THE TIME OF BOOKING BALANCE PAYMENT AMMENDMENT CHARGES CANCELLATION CHARGES
90 Days Prior to departure 100% of the Airfare, visa and Insurance if booked through us + 10% of the Tour Price. 35 days prior to departure - -
60 Days Prior to departure 100% of the Airfare, visa and Insurance if booked through us + 25% of the Tour Price. 35 days prior to departure EUR 50 per booking / amendment 25%
45 Days Prior to departure 100% of the Airfare, visa and Insurance if booked through us + 50% of the Tour Price. 35 days prior to departure EUR 50 per booking / amendment 50%
35 Days Prior to departure 100% of the Airfare, visa and Insurance if booked through us + 100% of the Tour Price. 35 days prior to departure EUR 50 per booking / amendment 100%

IMPORTANT NOTES

1

The above price is based on minimum 2 adults travelling together.

2

Maximum 3 persons (adult / child) are allowed per room in any European Country.

3

The above price is not valid for travel during trade fair period and special events.

4

There is no refund for any non-utilization of any services.

5

It is advisable for all clients to have Overseas Travel Insurance for the entire travel duration of your holiday. Pleasecheck details with our Travel Consultant.

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Abbreviations: B – Denotes Buffet Breakfast; L- Denotes Local Lunch; D- Denotes Local Dinner.

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At this point of time no services are confirmed and the same is subject to availability.

8

Should the period of travel, or the number of participants, or the type of accommodation, or the type of transportorthe duration of the trip, change the quote will be revised accordingly.

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Request for early hotel check in or late checkout is to the discretion of the hotel unless pre-booked and pre-paid in advance.