Tour begins: 6:00 PM at Hotel Royal Plaza Montreux. A transfer is included from Geneva International Airport to Hotel Royal Plaza Montreux; the drive takes you through the vineyard country high above Lake Geneva to your hotel in Montreux on the shores of the famous lake. Your Switzerland travel adventure begins when you meet your fellow alpine travelers at our welcome cocktail reception and dinner tonight at the hotel. Meals: Dinner Lodging: Hotel Royal Plaza Montreux, Switzerland Day 2 - Switzerland tours meadows to mountains today Lord Byron made Château de Chillon famous in his epic poem, The Prisoner of Chillon. Visit it today en route to Gruyères, known for its cheese, where you'll explore the town's 15th-century castle. A cogwheel train from Taesch takes you high into the mountains to the car-free resort town of Zermatt for a two-night stay at a five-star resort. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner Lodging: Mont Cervin Palace, Zermatt, Switzerland Day 3 - High above the clouds in the Alps Weather permitting, travel higher into the mountains by cogwheel train to Gornergrat (elevation is 10,225 ft.) for spectacular views of the legendary Matterhorn. Coffee or an aperitif is sublime before returning to Zermatt and your fabulous resort to spend the rest of the day as you please. Meals: Breakfast Lodging: Mont Cervin Palace, Zermatt, Switzerland Day 4 - Lovely lakes and la dolce vita Descend by rail from Zermatt, then head through majestic Simplon Pass en route to Italy's Lake Maggiore. A private water taxi to Isola Bella, owned by the noble Borromeo family, provides the opportunity to visit their impressive 17th-century palace and gardens, created in the shape of a ship. Back in Switzerland travel to the resort town of Lake Lugano for a two-night stay. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner Lodging: Hotel Splendide Royal Lugano, Lugano, Switzerland Day 5 - A leisurely day in lakeside Lugano Explore this gem of a lakeside resort town as you please today. There is much to see, do and savor here; your Tour Director will have many pleasurable activities to suggest, from checking out the Via Nassa or strolling the cobblestone lanes of Old Town to calling on little coastal villages like Gandria or Marcote by boat. Meals: Breakfast Lodging: Hotel Splendide Royal Lugano, Lugano, Switzerland Day 6 - Alpine magic from Switzerland tours Italy to Switzerland again Journey through an ever-changing, wonderfully scenic landscape as you cross between Italy and Switzerland along the old Roman Via Regina, relishing views of Lake Como before climbing into the mountains and crossing the Maloja Pass. A highlight of any Switzerland travel adventure is the scenic road to glamorous St. Moritz, with its lovely vistas of sparkling lakes and mighty mountains. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner Lodging: Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains, St. Moritz, Switzerland Day 7 - All aboard a magical train ride into the Alps Ride Switzerland's world-famous Glacier Express high into the Alps today and view majestic mountains from the comfort of a panoramic domed observation car, traveling past silver streams, massive peaks, lush valleys and glacial lakes. A spectacular drive over Susten Pass leads to a two-night stay at a historic hotel surrounded by alpine beauty in charming Grindelwald that's rejeuvenating... and a real pleasure! Meals: Breakfast, dinner Lodging: Grand Regina - Alpin Well & Fit Hotel, Grindelwald, Switzerland Day 8 - Journey to the top of the world, the "jewel in the crown" In a section of the Bernese Oberland known as Switzerland's "jewel in the crown," climb through the Alps by cogwheel train, via the renowned mountain station at Kleine Scheidegg, to the Jungfraujoch. Here, at over 11,000 feet - which truly feels like the "top of the world" - visit the famous Ice Palace and take time to savor the astounding views of the lofty peaks of the Eiger, Jungfrau and Mönch - a most memorable Switzerland travel experience. Spend the remainder of the afternoon and evening as you please in the picture-postcard alpine ski resort village of Grindelwald. Meals: Breakfast Lodging: Grand Regina - Alpin Well & Fit Hotel, Grindelwald, Switzerland Day 9 - Sophisticated cities and a World Heritage Site Descend from the majestic Alps along Lutschine Creek toward Interlaken, then through the Bernese Oberland, bound for Berne. Switzerland's capital is noted for its charming architectural styles; explore the Old City of Berne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue your Switzerland travel adventure to Lucerne, a charming, cosmopolitan city set on the shores of lovely Lake Lucerne; your home for the next two nights, a historic landmark built in 1845, is set in the heart of Old Town. Meals: Breakfast, dinner Lodging: Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern, Lucerne, Switzerland Day 10 - Exploring Lucerne, a Switzerland travel icon While a thoroughly modern, culturally rich city, lakeside Lucerne retains much of its old-world charm and a strong sense of its history. Surrounded by an alpine panorama, stroll over its medieval covered wooden bridges and discover the many Renaissance and Baroque fountains that dot the city - along with many wonderful galleries, shops and cafés. This evening, cruise across Lake Lucerne for our very special farewell dinner at a waterfront resort. Meals: Breakfast, dinner Lodging: Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern, Lucerne, Switzerland Day 11 - Journey home as the best of Switzerland tours conclude Tour ends: Lucerne. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern to Zurich Airport. Allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in. Meals: Breakfast Notes: Prices are based on double occupancy land only and vary on departure dates. 
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