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Golden Swiss Trip   2009 Rates Subject to currency fluctuations

Golden Swiss Trip

Itinerary:
Day 1
Arrive in Lucerne by train from the Swiss border or airport. Overnight in Lucerne.
Day 2
Time at leisure in Lucerne. Due to its central location right on Lake Lucerne and the surrounding mountains such as the impressive Mount Pilatus, Mt. Rigi – Queen of the mountains or Mount Titlis at 3020m/10’000 ft high, Lucerne is considered to be the «Switzerland in Switzerland». Overnight in Lucerne.

Day 3
Board the Golden Pass Panoramic Brünig train to Interlaken. The scenery you experience is characterised by beautiful wooden chalets weathered and browned by the sun in a wonderful landscape. Overnight in Interlaken or Grindelwald.

Day 4
Excursion up to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe. The Jungfrau Railway takes you up to the Jungfraujoch – at 3454 m/ 11333 ft the highest railway station in Europe. This region was declared a UNESCO World Natural Heritage region in December 2001. Overnight in Interlaken.

Day 5
Today you take the train to Grindelwald. From there an aerial gondola takes you up to the First on 2168 m/7113 ft high where you enjoy a fascinating panorama over the Swiss Alps. Overnight in Interlaken or Grindelwald.

Day 6
The Golden Pass Panoramic BLS train features special Salon Bleu carriages and takes you from Interlaken through the rural Simmental region, renowned for prosperous farms and typically Swiss cows to Zweisimmen. The journey continues with the Golden Pass Panoramic MOB train to Montreux. Do not miss the grandiose views of the Lake of Geneva and its terraced vineyards. Overnight in Montreux.

Day 7
A sweet day! In Montreux you board the "Chocolate Train" with its nostalgic Belle Epoque or Panoramic carriages. On the journey a coffee and a croissant will be served to each passenger. In Gruyères you visit a cheese factory. Afterwards a bus takes you to the village centre where you will have time at your disposal for visiting the village and its castle or you might enjoy a good lunch. The bus takes you back to the station where you board the train again to Broc. The Nestlé/Cailler Chocolate factory awaits you and you will be show a flim about chocolate making. You will visit the factory followed by a chocolate tasting and an interesting factory sale. Late afternoon you will be back in Montreux. Overnight in Montreux.

Day 8
Return to Swiss border or airport, or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request.

Golden Swiss Trip - 8 Days/ 7 Nights Twin Single
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The tour must start Tuesdays, Thursday or Fridays. You may start the tour in Montreux and finish in Kucerne by starting your tour on a Sunday, Tuesday or Wednesday.
Prices per person in Australian Dollars.

Price includes:
  • Swiss Card Golden Swiss Trip (7 transfers as per this itinerary incl. Excursion Jungfraujoch, First, Chocolate Train) in 1st class from/to Swiss border or air-port.
  • 2 nights in Lucerne in room with bath or shower, WC and breakfast.
  • 3 nights in Interlaken in room with bath or shower, WC and breakfast.
  • 2 nights in Montreux in room with bath or shower, WC and breakfast.
  • Seat reservations for Golden Pass Panoramic Brünig, BLS + MOB trains and the Chocolate Train.
  • Any additional tickets for optional excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25-50% of the regular fares.
  • Service charges, taxes and VAT.


 
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