Europe

For mountain-lovers, this holiday is a dream come true. A full circle brings you from German speaking Zurich to the Principality of Liechtenstein at the Rhine River, and over Julier Pass to ritzy St. Moritz in the Alps. Travel via Italy and Lake Como to subtropical Lugano and Stresa, then by way of Simplon Pass to Täsch. Board the mountain train to reach picturesque Zermatt, at the foot of the magnificent Matterhorn. A beautiful drive through the Rhône Valley brings you to Montreux, famous for jazz festivals, and to the village of Gruyères, where a visit to its fortress is included. Next stop in the capital Berne and in Emmental country, where you can sample its cheese. End in picturesque Lucerne, the heart of Switzerland and William Tell country, for a relaxing two-night stay.

ADD A RIVER CRUISE TO YOUR HOLIDAY!
End tour day 8 and join cruise " Romantic Rhine" (WZA) day 2 for transfer to Basel.

NOTE: On arrival at Zurich Airport a complimentary transfer by hotel shuttle bus is available

Meals
Breakfast - 7
Lunch - 0
Dinner - 5

Standard Features
ZURICH: Welcome dinner; orientation walk of the Old Town; visit a chocolate factory.
VADUZ: Visit the capital of Liechtenstein.
LAKE COMO.
TASCH-ZERMATT-TASCH: Mountain train.
LAKE GENEVA.
GRUYERE AREA: Visit a cheese factory and Gruyeres town.
BERNE: Guided walking tour.
INTERLAKEN: Take pictures of the Jungfrau massif.
LUCERNE: Walking tour including the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge; farewell dinner.
MEALS: Full buffet breakfast daily (B); 5 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Zurich and a farewell dinner in Lucerne.
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable