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The Festive Spirit of Switzerland

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Operated by APT
Tripcode: EULXCHX13
Overview
Destination:
Switzerland
Start:Zürich , Switzerland
Finish:Zürich , Switzerland
Duration:13 days
Type:Group tour (max 45)
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Discover Switzerland at its most charming at the height of the festive season. Beginning and ending in Zürich,?spend 13 days?immersed in?bustling Christmas markets, enjoying?a drink in a Glacier Bar and admiring?snow-dusted alpine landscapes.

Trip notes
  • Prices are for land/rail only. Flights not included unless specified
  • Perhaps extend your journey, refer to tour codes EUMCCH27 & EUMCRCH27. Enquire for details.
  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change

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Standard inclusions
  • Experiences in 12 destinations
  • A total of 20 meals
  • The services of expert tour director
  • Transfers, porterage and gratuities
  • Enjoy a leckerli cookie workshop in Basel
  • Enjoy a private reception at the Glacier Bar at the top of Jungfraujoch
  • Ride on the famous Golden Pass Express in first class
  • Visit Christmas markets in Zurich, Basel, Vevey, Montreux and Lucerne
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Itinerary
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Day 1 - Arrive Zurich
Welcome to Switzerland. Be met on arrival and transfer to your hotel. Later, meet your fellow travellers at a welcome reception.
Day 2 - Zurich, Basel
Explore Zurich on a guided tour before travelling to Basel to enjoy a Signature Experience. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 3 - Basel, Bern, Montreux
This morning, enjoy a guided tour of Basel. Later, stop in the Swiss capital of Bern en route to Montreux. Here your hotel, the Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, is situated in a prime position overlooking Lake Geneva and the Swiss Alps. Set out on an orientation tour of Montreux and discover the magical Christmas markets.
Day 4 - Montreux, Vevey
Call into the lakeside town of Vevey before a visit to Chaplin’s World, dedicated to the film artist Charlie Chaplin. Here, embark on a cinematic journey through time as you enter the manoir, a beautiful home that depicts the final 25 years of Chaplin’s life. You will also visit the museum’s old Hollywood-style studio where you can immerse yourself in the world of silent film. Afterwards, take a stroll around the surrounding 4-hectare garden estate. This afternoon, browse the displays of the Vevey Christmas markets.
Day 5 - Montreux, Gstaad, Grindelwald
Today you will board the Golden Pass train and journey to Gstaad where you will learn why Switzerland is renowned for having some of the finest cheese in the world. Visit Kase-Grotte (the Cheese Grotto), where you’ll enter the magnificent cave that houses more than 3,000 cheese varieties, which of course is followed by a tasting. Later, you will travel by coach to the quintessential Swiss resort village of Grindelwald. Here you will stay in a traditional hotel with rooms offering stunning views over Eiger mountain.
Day 6 - Grindelwald, Jungfraujoch
Today you will ascend 3,466 metres above sea level as you board a funicular train to Jungfraujoch. Affectionately known as the ‘Top of Europe’, this climb up the Bernese Alps offers sensational views along the journey and at the summit. Here, we’ve organised a special Signature Experience.
Day 7 - Grindelwald
We’ve set aside a full day for you to explore more of this Swiss resort village at your leisure.
Day 8 - Grindelwald, Lucerne
After breakfast, travel to Lucerne and explore this picturesque lakeside town. This evening enjoy dinner at a traditional fondue restaurant.
Day 9 - Lucerne
Today enjoy a magical Christmas walking tour. On your tour, hear about the seasonal traditions of Lucerne while wandering the many stalls of Lucerne’s Christmas markets. You’ll be sure to feel the magic of the festive spirit come alive.
Day 10 - Lucerne, Bad Ragaz, St Moritz
Today you will travel to Bad Ragaz, a region renowned for its thermal springs and wine. Here, visit a family-run local winery to sample some of the wines produced on the estate, and gain an insight into how wine and other fresh produce was cultivated here over 1,000 years ago. Enjoy a light traditional lunch and later journey to the ski resort town of St Moritz.
Day 11 - St Moritz
Enjoy a day at leisure today. You may like to explore St Moritz or relax at your luxurious hotel and savour a spa treatment (own expense).
Day 12 - St Moritz, Zurich
Travel to the Lindt Home of Chocolate for a guided tour. Return to Zurich and browse the enchanting Christmas markets. This evening, a farewell dinner awaits.
Day 13 - Depart Zurich
Be transferred to the airport for your flight home.
Operator
APT

APT Luxury Travel offers all-inclusive, all taken care of and all-inspiring luxury cruises, tours and rail journeys. As Australia’s largest family-owned tour and cruise company, we are committed to delivering unforgettable travel experiences to our valued guests. What began as just a vision, over 90 years ago, has now grown into a proud global business, demonstrating the power of dreaming fully.

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