7N/8D Best of Switzerland (Zermatt Special)

07 Nights / 08 Days Best of Switzerland (Zermatt Special)

Destinations Covered

Interlaken, Grindelwald, Jungfraujoch, Bern, Tasch, Zermatt, Mt.Gornergrat, Andermatt, Lucerne, Engelberg, Mt.Titlis, Schaffhausen, Zurich

Itinerary

Day 01: Zurich Airport – Interlaken

Arrive Zurich Airport. Meet and Greet at the Airport. Enjoy your scenic drive to Interlaken. Arrive Interlaken & check in at the hotel. During the day explore Interlaken, the captivating “capital” of Switzerland’s beautiful Bernese Oberland. It is surrounded by the crystal-clear lakes of Thun and Brienz, sparkling streams, fantastic falls and by the unique Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountain range. Visit “Höheweg” promenade that links the urban center of Interlaken West with the much more scattered Interlaken East. It is one of the best locations in Switzerland for souvenir and watch shopping and meteorological instruments. Evening at leisure. Dinner & Overnight in Interlaken.

Day 02: Interlaken – Grindelwald – Jungfraujoch – Interlaken

Continental breakfast at the hotel. At around 9am pickup from hotels & Travel to Grindelwald, a small scenic town and base point for the Jungfraujoch peak.From Grindelwald Grund take a cogwheel train that takes you to Kleine Scheidegg via Lauterbrunnen. The famous Jungfrau railway takes you to the top of Jungfraujoch (The Top of Europe) the world’s highest railway station at 11333 ft. Experience the view from the biggest glacier in the Alps, the Aletsch Glacier and ice palace with its ice formations. Later in the evening car picks you from Grindelwald & proceed to hotel Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Interlaken. Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Day 03: Interlaken – Bern – Tasch – Zermatt

Continental Breakfast at the hotel. Check out of hotel & drive to Bern, capital of Switzerland. Bern’s city center is small & you can easily walk everywhere – Walking is the only way you’re going to be able to get a sense of the atmosphere of the arcades and it’s the principal delight of Bern, covered walkways, wooden staircases of the main high street and collection of museums are the main highlights of the medieval city.

Afternoon enjoy a breathtaking drive to Tasch where your Car / Coach leaves you. From here you board a panoramic train to Zermatt (The Car Free Village).Evening free the beautiful mountain resort at the foot of the mighty Mt.Matterhorn. Overnight in Zermatt. No Car service in Zermatt. Dinner not provided in Zermatt.

Day 04: Zermatt – Mt.Gornergrat – Zermatt

Continental breakfast at hotel. Reach Zermatt railway station to board the oldest electrified cogwheel train of Switzerland to the Gornergrat Enjoy impressive view of the mountain ranges surrounding you, crowned by the glorious view of the Matterhorn. Discover the stunning natural paradise as the train reaches the top 3’089m (11’333 ft). The journey goes through aromatic stone pine. Enjoy the breathtaking view over the most famous peak in Switzerland. Evening Back to Hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Zermatt. No Car service in Zermatt. Dinner not provided in Zermatt.

Day 05: Zermatt – Andermatt – Lucerne

Morning after B/F, check out of the hotel and proceed to Train Station to board the Famous Panoramic Train Glacier Express from Zermatt till Andermatt. From Andermatt your Car will pick you up and would bring to Lucerne. Arrive Lucerne check into your Hotel. Rest of the day is at Leisure, Visit Old Town, Chapel Bridge, Lion Monuments, and Dinner & over Night in Lucerne.

Day 06: Lucerne – Engelberg – Mt.Titlis – Lucerne

Continental breakfast at hotel. Today get ready for an excursion to Mt. Titlis. At around 9am pick up from hotel.Enjoy a breathtaking drive to Engelberg. Your roundtrip ticket takes you from Engelberg to Mount Titlis by cable car. At 3020 m / 10,000 ft. the glacier paradise with the world famous ROTAIR – provides a 360 degree panoramic view of the snow covered valleys, glaciers, the Black Forest region, lakes & mountains. To experience the snow and ice on top of Mount Titlis, try the chair lift Ice Flyer (Subject to weather condition). The view of the glacier crevasses is spectacular! Back to Lucerne by afternoon 1500 Hrs.

Rest of the day you can explore the beautiful city on foot on your own. The leafy pedestrian walkways are wide and ideal for a walking tour. Spend the evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Lucerne. Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Day 07: Lucerne – Zurich – Schaffhausen – Zurich

Continental Breakfast at the hotel. Check out of hotel by 11am & proceed for Rhine falls, the most spectacular waterfall in Europe. The Rhine Falls (Rhinefalls) is the largest and most powerful waterfall in Europe, impressive for the mighty volume of water thundering over its broad breadth. Rainbow-colored mists rising from the forest and encircling the medieval castle, Schloss Laufen at the hill top create an enchanting atmosphere. In summer you can take a boat trip across the white-water of the cataracts to the Centre Rock, with a short climb up some stairs to the top for an exhilarating view of the rushing water. The Känzeli Lookout, with a protruding platform at the base of the falls, provides the most spectacular view.

Zurich – Check in at hotel. Spend the rest of the day on your own, exploring Zurich’s cobbled streets, wandering through its museums, exploring its flea markets or walking away with free gifts from its chocolate factories. The quays, with their promenades, are made for walking, especially along the shores of the lake Zurich. Stroll at the Bahnhofstrasse the most beautiful shopping street in the world. Dinner & Overnight in Zurich near Arpt

Day 08: Departure

Continental Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and board the Free pre schedule hotel shuttle to Zurich Kloten Airport for your onwards Flight back Home Or Continue your journey to paradise