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Key Data from your inquiry:
Type of Tour:
Guided Tour
Nr. of travelers:
2
Accomodation:
Upper Class
Where to go?
Entire Switzerland
Must-Sees?
Bike climb possible?
Arrival/Departure
Zurich → Zurich
Tour Start:
August 4th, 2023
Interests:
We love food and being active.
Level of fitness:
Fit!
Comments:
We don't like to do touristy activities. We are going for our anniversary and my wife's 40th birthday.
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: Geneva to Gstaad
Your guide will meet you in the arrival hall of Geneva airport. Follow the northern shoreline of Lake Geneva where you'll board the Golden Pass train. 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.
We'll let you check in and have some time to recover from your flight. In the evening your guide will invite you to an outdoor fondue experience. Combine food and hiking/walking - we get ourselves 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.
Day 2: Gstaad
Via Ferrata: Our mountain guides will take you into the stunning Alpine surroundings. Experience the most fascinating aspects of the mountains for yourself. Permanently anchored steel cables and ladders enable you to discover a mountain world that would otherwise only be accessible to seasoned climbers.
In the afternoon we'll take you to Gruyère - although a bit touristy the medieval town and castle are rightfully visited all year long.
Day 3: Gstaad to Lake Lucerne:
Today you'll continue on the Golden Pass. Making its way through our "little piece of heaven"-country you'll arrive in the Bernese Oberland.
Your guide will pick you up again in Interlaken: On our way to Lucerne, we will pass the blueish Lake Brienz and the Brünig Pass. On your way we'll visit the Aare gorge - In Haslital bei Meiringen the Aare River has cut a gorge in the limestone that is 200 meters deep in some places. Thanks to the walkways and tunnels, it is easy to hike through the entire gorge.
A quick stroll through Lucerne will round up this day: Sitting on the foot of the mountain Pilatus, Lucerne is often voted as one of the prettiest cities in the world, featuring a colorful old town and 14th-century city walls, as well as covered bridges including the iconic Kapellbrücke with its 17th-century art.
If you'd like we'll invite you on a sunset boat cruise on the Lake.
Day 4: Lake Lucerne:
Activity, History, and/or Relaxing! Switzerland was founded around these shores of the Lake - so it is self-explaining that we can find out a lot more about Switzerland e.g. in the Swiss Forum Switzerland.
If you are interested in the history of Switzerland by foot you might want to hop off the boat and hike part of the Switzerland trail or visit the meadow where the legendary oath of Rüttli was taken and therefore a confederation of the first three cantons was formed.
Get pampered by the Parkhotel Vitznau - Our generous spa facilities include a heated infinity outdoor pool, Kneipp hydrotherapy, an ice grotto, a Finnish sauna, and a truly remarkable view, to ensure that your exclusive rest and relaxation oasis is everything you need.
Just around the corner lies the Hotel Vitznauerhof with its Restaurant Sens. The Sens is located on the shores of Lake Lucerne, embedded in the Swiss Alps. Jeroen Achtien and his team cultivate a fermentation-based cuisine on the highest level. In February 2021, he and his team were awarded two stars, Michelin. Let us know if we shall make a reservation.
Day 5: Lucerne to Locarno
When the journey becomes an adventure: you are discovering history on the Gotthard Panorama Express. A unique combination of boat and train travel en route between Central Switzerland and Ticino.
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.
Stop in Bellinzona and discover the 3 Fortresses of Bellinzona.
Day 6: Locarno: Biking Tour to Gotthard Pass
Cycle the alps! Either with or without electric help. A Swiss biking guide will be by your side. As it can get very hot during August you will leave very early in the morning to avoid the heat.
Even the Romans avoided the immense mass of the Gotthard. The Pass only gained significance around the year 1200, when the Schöllenen Ravine between Göschenen and Andermatt was developed. Today the Gotthard Pass is the main North-South connection, traversed by hikers, bikers, and other pass enthusiasts.
Day 7: Locarno to Geneva
Now that you are on the south side of the Alps we'd like to get you an extraordinary experience of Switzerland's landmarks and avoid the tourist crowds at the same time! Get on a private helicopter flight that will cover the Matterhorn as well as the Aletsch Gletscher.
Your guide will take care of your luggage and will meet you again in Geneva later in the afternoon. Have the rest of the day at leisure to enjoy Geneva, home of the UN, ICRC, and numerous other NGOs. Stroll through Geneva's Old Town, climb up the tower of the St. Pierre Cathedral, and take a walk along the shores in the English Garden to Geneva's landmark - the Jet d'eau.
If you are somewhat interested in science:
CERN - Find out more about the Big Bang! (tours are free of charge, but available only on-site).
Discover the largest particle physics laboratory in the World. There are many options to visit this giant of science. Two permanent exhibitions, guided tours and a cycle route engage you in the discovery of particle physics.
Day 8: Geneva to Geneva Airport:
The airport of Geneva is the closest one in Europe. Within 7 minutes and regular departing trains, this is the easiest and fastest way to get to the airport. This will allow you to get some souvenirs or just enjoy a hot coffee on the shores of the Lake as well.
We are confident that this itinerary will provide some exclusive memories for you and your family until it is time to say: "Ade, Au revoir, ciao and hope to CYou again in Switzerland"
Price Quote & Inclusions:
Le Grand Bellevue *****
Tower Suite
Park Hotel Vitznau *****
Junior Suite lake view
Villa Orselina - Small Luxury Hotel *****
Panorama Corner Suite
Hôtel Beau-Rivage *****
Premier Lake View
* breakfast included
** all hotels upon availability
Bike Tour Gotthard Pass with Biking guide
Fondue Rucksack
Via Ferrata Private Tour
Golden Pass train 1st Class
Gotthard Panorama Express 1st Class
Entry Aare Gorge
Sunset Cruise Lake Lucerne
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.
Private Guide + Vip Van for the entire length of your stay
Helicopter Ride Bellinzona > Geneva
Swiss Half Fare Card
- Unlimited half-price tickets on trains, buses, boats and public transport in cities.
- Up to 50% discounts on most mountain excursions
24h emergency number for last-minute requests or any problems arising
Switzerland guide book
TBD
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