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William Tell Express  

(previously Charming Swiss Tour)

2012 Rates Prices are in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation.

Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights

Destination: Lucerne » Wilhelm Tell Express » Lugano

See two of the most attractive regions of Switzerland - Lucerne and the Italian-speaking Lugano. Lucerne on Lake Lucerne is famous for its old covered wooden bridge with a variety of restaurants, lakeside promenades and shopping awaits you. Lugano is an ideal tourist and health resort during spring and autumn.

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Lucerne
Arrival in Lucerne by train 1st class from Swiss border or any Swiss airport. Overnight in Lucerne.


Day 2 Lucerne – William Tell – Lugano
Board the Wilhelm Tell paddle steamer for the cruise to Flüelen (usually operated by paddle steamer, sometimes by motor boat).

*Premium Class - A meal is served on board in the first class restaurant.

From Flüelen you continue your journey through the famous Gotthard tunnel to Bellinzona in a 1st class panoramic car. Change train and continue your journey to Lugano. Overnight in Lugano. (B,L)

Day 3 Depart Lugano
Return to Swiss border or airport or alternatively continue your stay
in Switzerland. (B)


  

Price includes:

  • Swiss Card Charming Swiss Tour with 3 first-class rail transfers (from/to Swiss border or airport)
  • Seat reservation for William Tell Express,
    meal voucher CHF 19 pp redeemable on board the boat
    (1-30Apr11, 24 Oct 11 - 31Mar12)
    or premium meal* on board and a souvenir
  • 1 night in Lucerne
    1 night in Lugano
    in a room with private facilities and breakfast daily
  • Voucher 20% reduction for entry to Swissminiatur in Melide
  • Any additional tickets for optional excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25–50% off the regular fares
  • Service charges, taxes and VAT

Premium SERVICE
operates from 6 April – 21 October 2012
Enjoy following additional services:

  • 3-course set meal in the boat‘s 1st class restaurant
  • Small gift on board the boat
  • Rail travel from Flüelen to Bellinzona in the 1st class coach «le salon liberté» with its rotating chairs
  • Welcome drink on board the train
  • Personal support from a multilingual train staff
  • Multimedia presentation on board the train

Trip Map:

Wilhelm Tell Express

Dates and Rates

Prices are starting from, per person.
William Tell Express 3D / 2N
Prices from: 		3 Star Hotel 4 Star Hotel
Twin Single Twin Single
Standard: 1-5 Apr 12, 22 Oct - 31Mar 13 639 708 797 970
Premium: operates 6 Apr – 21 Oct 2012 687 756 845 1019
Additional nights
Lucerne 121 163 163 199
Lugano 121 157 199 247
Child and Seniors rates on application.
Excludes Christmas and New Year Periods.

 
 
  
 
 
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