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Key Data from your inquiry:
Type of Tour:
Self-Guided (Car)
Nr. of travelers:
2 Adults
Accomodation:
upper class
Where to go?
Entire Switzerland
Must-Sees?
Interested in visiting Switzerland; geographically, would like to visit Lugano, Lucerne, Geneva
Arrival/Departure
Zurich → Zurich
Tour Start:
July 17th, 2022
Interests:
Interested in a few tours related to culture and history (e.g., castles in Bellinzona) as well as vineyards/wineries, cheesemakers as possible
Level of fitness:
-
Comments:
looking for a relaxing and sometimes romantic trip focused on good food and beautiful sights.
Trip Itinerary:
We kindly ask for your understanding that the final tour itinerary including our detailed recommendations can only be provided after your confirmation and down payment.
Day 1: Arrival Zurich Airport → Lucerne
Grüezi in Switzerland! Your rental car awaits you upon your arrival at the airport and after a short 40min drive, you are in the beautiful city of Lucerne. With an early arrival you may have time to take a little detour to visit Zurich itself: The twin towers of the Grossmünster are not only Zurich's prominent landmark, but visitors can also climb up the Karlsturm and enjoy a breathtaking view over the city and the close-by Old Town.
Lucerne's Old Town is rated every year among the most beautiful towns in the world.
Day 2 and 3: Lucerne
Enjoy these two days on and around lake Lucerne. We will be pleased to include detailed suggestions in your final itinerary, but here are a few first recommendations:
On the first full day, we would recommend enjoying a scenic boat ride on the lake. You might want to hop off the boat and hike part of the `Switzerland trail` or visit the meadow where the legendary oath of Rütli is said to have been taken by the first three cantons to found the Swiss confederation. Another great thing to do is take the oldest cogwheel train in Switzerland up to the top of Mount Rigi, the queen of all mountains. Enjoy a first glimpse of the Alps and the beautiful scenery of Lake Lucerne.
On the other day, you should enjoy the beautiful Jungfrau region which boasts a plethora of activities and spectacular views of the famous Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains. Head up the famous Jungfraujoch, or one of the many other mountains offering fantastic panoramas, visit the valley of the 72 waterfalls, enjoy one of the many hiking trails in the area or visit one of the alpine cheeseries in this area.
Day 4: Lucerne → Lugano
Take the scenic road: Drive and explore the Gotthard alpine pass to reach the Ticino and spend some time in the southern part of Switzerland. Lugano is the largest town in the Italian-speaking canton of Switzerland. The city with its Mediterranean flair lies in a bay on the northern side of Lake Lugano.
A little detour through the Verzasca valley, which is popular for its beauty, and its unspoiled nature is always worth it.
Day 5 and 6: Lugano
Get your day started by visiting the 3 fortresses of Bellinzona. Unique within the Alps, the castle of Bellinzona is one of the main attractions of Ticino and has been listed UNESCO World Heritage site since the year 2000. With its bastions, walls, towers, battlements, and gates, this imposing fortification is truly a sight to behold.
Also, you could take the liberty of your car and visit one of the local markets of the Lago di Maggiore.
On the other side of Lake Lugano, you can find Melano and the waterfalls of Botto – Cascata del Botto. With proper footwear, it is a beautiful 1-1.5 hour excursion into nature.
Day 7: Lugano → Montreux
Your journey then takes now into the canton of Valais. The drive itself is a highlight and you definitely want to take your time to discover the Rhone Glacier or the 280-meter long Goms suspension bridge (if your wife dares to!).
Continuing your train ride along the Valais (Valley) the language will change from German to French. On your way, we'd like to show you the two castles of Sion (one of them is actually a church) and the underground lake of St. Leonard.
Arriving at the Montreux Riviera you can enjoy the rest of the day on the shores of Lake Geneva. In the afternoon we organize a degustation tour through the vine terraces of Lavaux (another UNESCO world heritage).
Day 8 and 9: Montreux
Today I'd like to include a magnificent train ride - the Golden Pass. Personally, this is my favorite train line, even though it is short compared to the Glacier Express. Making its way up the steep mountain ridge you shouldn't miss a single moment! These tracks are also the only way crossing the nature parc of Gruyère - cars have to make a detour for hours to experience what you can do, stressless in one of the baroque wagons of the Golden Pass. Combine food and hiking - get yourself a prepacked fondue rucksack and hike to one of the giant fondue pots (seating areas) to enjoy your delicious fondue. The area of Gstaad and Zweisimmen is known for its cheese delicacies.
On the other day, I'd like to show you a little more remote area of the Jura mountains. In there the most beautiful caves of Vallorbe are waiting for you to be discovered. Take the afternoon to stroll around Geneva, through its old-town, the flower watch, or the famous Jet-d'eau.
Day 10: Montreux → Bern
Today everything will be about treating your taste buds: From Montreux, it is not a long drive to get to the Maison Caillier. A tour through the history of Swiss chocolate incl. a degustation will make you understand what Swiss chocolate is all about!
But save some appetite: Gruyère, home to the famous Gruyère AOP cheese is only a stone's throw away. Stroll through this medieval town and enjoy a delicious chees plate before leaving for Bern - its cute Old Town is a UNESCO world heritage site as well.
Day 11: Bern → Zurich Airport (27th of July 2022)
Bern is very well connected to Zurich's airport. That gives you some time to do some souvenir shopping or visit the bears! Are you aware that the bear is not only the symbol of the canton? Bears live in the city center in a pit right on the other riverside of the old tow
We are confident that this itinerary will provide some exclusive memories for you until it is time to say: "Ade, Au revoir, ciao and hope to CYou again in Switzerland"
Price Quote & Inclusions:
Penthouse by Art Deco Hotel Montana *****
Penthouse Room Lakeside
Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola *****
Double Room Standard
Fairmont Le Montreux Palace *****
Deluxe Room Lake View
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern *****
Boutique Junior Suite
* breakfast included
** all hotels upon availability
Chocolate Factory Tour Cailler
Private Wine Tour Lavaux
Jungfraujoch Train
Grottes de Vallorbe
Fondue Rucksack
Tickets Golden Pass
Swiss Half-fare Card
(50% Discount on all public transport and discounts on many cable cars, funiculars, etc.)
Rental car - Premium all-around carefree protection
• Fully comprehensive insurance with refund of the excess.
• Refund in the event of damage to the glass, roof, tyres and underbody, including sump and clutch.
• Refund of towing costs.
• Refund of costs for loss of/damage to vehicle keys and documents.
• Vehicle theft protection with refund of the excess.
• Reimbursement of damage and theft of car radio and navigation system (mobile or built-in) in connection with burglary damage.
• Refund of accident processing charge.
• Customary liability coverage.
• Additional liability insurance in the amount of EUR 7.5 million.
• Accident Insurance (PAI) with a coverage of 20.000 EUR for each passenger of the rental car in case of invalidity only
• All local taxes.
• Airport fees.
Rental Car (preferable Convertible)
Premium - SUV Mercedes GLC SUV or similar *
*care-free insurance applies
or
AUDI A5 4X4 Convertible (on demand) **
** T&C of local rental car company apply
24h emergency number for last-minute requests or any problems arising
CHF per 5 890 Person
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