Zurich, Liechtenstein, Salzburg, Vienna, Innsbruck, St. Moritz, Italian Lakes, Zermatt, Geneva, Lausanne, Lucerne
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Zurich.
Day 2 - Arrive Zurich Welcome to Zurich, the financial centre of Switzerland. After check-in, late this afternoon our Tour Director will take us on an orientation tour of Switzerland''s financial capital. Early this evening, we will enjoy a Welcome Drink and tour briefing with our Tour Director and fellow travelers.
Hotel: Renaissance
Day 3 - Zurich – Liechtenstein – Salzburg Today we enjoy a morning drive along Lake Zurich to Liechtenstein. We stop at its capital Vaduz before following the Arlberg route into the Tyrol, then into the pretty skiing area around St. Johann in Tyrol and the Wilder Kaiser Mountains to Salzburg dominated by the fortress of Hohensalzburg. This evening why not enjoy a walk around the old town? (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Austria Trend Europa
Day 4 - Salzburg – Vienna (2 nights) Our guided walking tour explores the city of Mozart''s birth and The Sound of Music fame. We''ll see Mozart''s family house and the Domplatz. Later, enjoy breathtaking scenery on our drive past Lake Mondsee to the Danube Valley. From the Monastery of Melk, vineyards line the river to Dürnstein en route to Imperial Vienna. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott Schönbrunn (2 nights)
Day 5 - Vienna sightseeing and at leisure Our guided sightseeing tour includes views of the State Opera, the Hofburg and St. Stephen''s Cathedral, plus Parliament and the Imperial Boulevards. We also enjoy a walking tour taking us to the oldest part of the city in the area known as ‘Am Hof’. Tonight, why not head for the Prater Amusement Park or visit one of the nearby wine villages for dinner at a lively ''heurige'' inn? (Buffet breakfast)
Day 6 - Vienna – Piber Stud Farm – Villach We''re off to Graz to admire its galleried courtyards and Renaissance squares. Then we visit the Lippizaner Stud Farm at Piber, breeding place of the athletic white stallions of the Spanish Riding School. Next a scenic drive brings us to our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: City
Day 7 - Villach – Innsbruck Today we enjoy striking Alpine scenery as we drive into Italy via Carbonin and Lake Misurina to the Tre Croci Pass. From here we descend to Cortina d''Ampezzo, the Olympic skiing resort, in the heart of the Dolomites. Then through spectacular mountain passes into Austria again and the Tyrolean capital, Innsbruck, encircled by the spectacular Alps. On our arrival we enjoy an orientation which shows us the Golden Roof, Wilten Basilica and Hofburg Palace and views the Olympic ski-jump. Tonight, we enjoy a Highlight Dinner of Tyrolean specialities in a local restaurant. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)
Hotel: Grauer Bär
Day 8 - Innsbruck – St. Moritz First we travel via Landeck and over the border back into Switzerland and across the Engadine. On through incomparable scenery as we approach the fashionable winter sportsresort of St. Moritz. The rest of the day is free. Perhaps visit some of the nearby glaciers. Tonight dinner is served at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Baeren
Day 9 - St. Moritz – Stresa – Zermatt (2 nights) We drive across to Thusis and via San Bernadino route to Bellinzona with its three imposing castles. From here our journey takes us via Locarno to scenic Stresa on the shores of Lake Maggiore. Here we can see the beautiful Borromean Islands before we ascend towards the Simplon Pass, and travel up to our Zermatt hotel by electric mini-buses and taxis, where tonight we enjoy a Highlight Dinner - a special cheese fondue! (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)
Hotel: Albana Real (2 nights)
Day 10 - Zermatt at leisure Our Tour Director will show us a Hidden Treasure in this mountain haven, and we have time to relax and admire the wooden chalets bedecked with window boxes in this stunning setting beneath the Matterhorn. Time maybe to take a mountain trip for fantastic views of all the surrounding peaks? (Buffet breakfast)
Day 11 - Zermatt – Chamonix – Geneva – Lake geneva (evian) This morning we enjoy a beautiful drive to the French skiing resort of Chamonix, which is situated in the shadow of Europe''s highest mountain, Mont Blanc! After free time we drive on to the international city of Geneva where an orientation shows us the Jet d''Eau, the Flower Clock, the United Nations building and includes a walking tour which takes us in to the old town and shows us the Reformation Monument. Then we drive along the south side of Lake Geneva to our hotel in Evian and this evening we can take a stroll along the lakeside. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Hilton Evian
Day 12 - Lake geneva (evian) – Berne – Interlaken – Lucerne (2 nights) We drive via Berne where we view the famous Bear Pit, then on to Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland, with time to admire the mighty Jungfrau. The name of the town derives from the fact that it is located between Lake Brienz to the east and Lake Thun to the west. It is one of the oldest tourist resorts in Switzerland and remains one of the most popular. Then over the Brünig Pass we will arrive in charming lakeside Lucerne for our two-night stay. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Schiller (2 nights)
Day 13 - Lucerne orientation and at leisure Today''s morning orientation tour takes us past the Musegg Towers and walls of the old town to the Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument. Later, perhaps enjoy an excursion up a mountain, join in the fun of a Swiss folklore show and explore the old city. Shopping is plentiful, from Swiss watches to jewellery and delicious chocolates. Tonight we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with our Tour Director and traveling companions. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner)
Day 14 - Lucerne – Zurich – USA Time to bid farewell to your Tour Director and new-found friends as our tour comes to an end. Airport transfers are available, conditions apply. (Buffet breakfast)
Please Note This tour will visit Germany, France and Italy for a short period.
Free airport transfers: Transfers on Day 2 at Zurich Airport will operate at 09.30, 11.00 and 12.30. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers on the last touring day will arrive at Zurich Airport at 08.30.
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
Zurich: Orientation of Switzerland''s financial capital.
Liechtenstein: Visit the capital of this tiny Principality, Vaduz.
Salzburg: Sightseeing explores the Domplatz, Mozart''s birthplace and "The Sound of Music" locations.
Danube Valley: See the Monastery of Melk and Dürnstein Castle.
Vienna: Sightseeing includes St. Stephen''s Cathedral, the Hofburg, Opera and Parliament.
Graz: See the galleried courtyards and Renaissance ''Landhaus''.
Piber: Visit the Lippizaner Stud Farm (when open).
Innsbruck: Orientation including the Golden Roof, the Hofburg Palace and Wilten Basilica.
St. Moritz: Visit the exclusive mountain resort.
Stresa: Visit this lakeside resort.
Zermatt: Ascend by electric mini-bus and taxi to our Zermatt hotel. View the Matterhorn (weather permitting).
Chamonix: Visit this French skiing resort in the shadow of Mont Blanc.
Geneva: Orientation includes the Jet d''Eau and United Nations'' Building.
Berne: See the Bear Pit.
Interlaken: Views of the Jungfrau (weather permitting).
Lucerne: Orientation includes the walled Old Town and the impressive Lion Monument.
Dining Highlights
Farewell Dinner with wine in Lucerne.
12 Hot Buffet breakfasts
4 three-course dinners.
Local highlight restaurant dinner with wine in Innsbruck.
Special cheese fondue dinner in Zermatt hotel.
19 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)First Class Travel Highlights
First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard
The services of one of Trafalgar''s top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
A qualified local city guide in Salzburg and Vienna.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 14 (conditions apply)
Airport Transfers Group transfers on arrival at Zurich Airport will operate at 09.30, 11.00 and 12.30. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Zurich Airport at 08.30.
London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the airport and your London hotel. But when you book your Trafalgar tour and take advantage of our land and air packages, we have included a FREE transfer to and from London’s airports and your Trafalgar London hotel. For passengers who have their own flight arrangements we offer you the opportunity to purchase inexpensive transfers to and from London’s Heathrow – Trafalgar has negotiated special rates for the Dot2Dot transfer from London’s Heathr
Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly by Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeable transfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight information to Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Once transfers are booked they cannot be changed.
For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked by Trafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to your departure date.
Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.
In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar’s control, the transfers will be deemed to be cancelled.
All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is therefore available for missed transfers, or passengers not using this service.
In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works, strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
Heathrow Airport: National Express Dot2Dot will pick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London’s Heathrow Airport. For guests arriving at the Dot2Dot desk after 22.00 hrs please make use of the courtesy phone to arrange your transfer to your Trafalgar hotel.
Gatwick Airport: Passengers who have booked Trafalgar’s Land and Air packages arriving at London’s Gatwick Airport are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher. The Gatwick Express train journey from Gatwick Airport to London’s Victoria Station takes 30 minutes. Guests then need to make their way from Victoria Station to their Trafalgar hotel.
European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
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