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Tauck World Discovery
Switzerland 2009
Switzerland
From the astounding panorama of the
Alps to the serene beauty of its lakes, Switzerland is a delightful destination.
Its vibrant culture and intriguing history add much to Switzerland’s great
appeal. On Tauck’s Switzerland tour the best of Switzerland, and get a glimpse
of northern Italy’s lovely lake district. Travel into the Alps on the renowned
Glacier Express and climb mighty
mountains by cogwheel train. Experience stays in world-famous resort towns set
amidst inspiring beauty. Stunning scenery, fascinating history and warm,
welcoming people await you on this compelling Switzerland tour.
Day-by-Day
Itinerary
Day 1 – Welcome to
Switzerland
A drive through the vineyard country high above Lake Geneva is a wonderful
introduction to Switzerland. Tour departs:
Geneva International Airport one hour after the arrival of our selected flight(s).
Meet your fellow travelers during this Switzerland tour at our welcome reception
and dinner tonight.
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Lodging: Hotel Royal Plaza, Montreaux, Switzerland
Day 2 – Meadows to
Mountains
Lord Byron made Château de Chillon famous in his epic poem, The Prisoner of
Chillon. Visit it today en route to Gruyères, known for its cheese. A cogwheel
train takes you high into the mountains to the fabled resort town of Zermatt for
a two-night stay.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Hotel Mont Cervin, Zermatt, Switzerland
Day 3 – Alpine Vistas
Weather permitting, travel higher into the mountains by cogwheel train to
Gornergrat for spectacular views of the Matterhorn.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Hotel Mont Cervin, Zermatt, Switzerland
Day 4 – Lovely Lakes
Drive through majestic Simplon Pass en route to Italy’s Lake Maggiore. A private
water taxi to Isola Bella, owned by the noble Borromeo family, provides the
opportunity to visit their impressive palace and gardens. Continue on to Lake
Lugano for a two-night stay.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Grand Hotel Eden, Lugano, Switzerland
Day 5 – A Leisurely Day in
Lugano
Explore this gem of a lakeside resort town as you please today. There is much to
see, do and savor here. Your Tauck Director will have many pleasurable
activities to suggest.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Grand Hotel Eden, Lugano, Switzerland
Day 6 – Switzerland,
Italy, Switzerland
Journey through an ever-changing, wonderfully scenic landscape. Drink in views
of Lake Como before climbing into the mountains and crossing the Maloja Pass.
The road to glamorous St. Moritz offers lovely vistas of sparkling lakes and
mighty mountains. It’s a picture-postcard, perfect day during your Switzerland
tour.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Hotel Steffani, St. Moritz, Switzerland
Day 7 – Magical Mountains
Ride Switzerland’s world-famous Glacier Express
high into the Alps today and view majestic mountains from the comfort of a
First-Class, domed observation car. This journey by train, surrounded by
magnificent mountain scenery, is a highlight of any Switzerland tour. A
two-night stay in the charming alpine village of Grindelwald awaits you.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Grand Hotel Regina, Grindelwald,
Switzerland
Day 8 – Journey to the Top
of the World
Climb to Jungfraujouch by train today. Visit its famous Ice Palace and take time
to savor the astounding views of the lofty peaks of the Eiger, Jungfrau and
Mönch. On any Switzerland tour, this is a most memorable experience.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Grand Hotel Regina, Grindelwald,
Switzerland
Day 9 – Sophisticated
Cities
Descend from the majestic Alps, bound for the cities of Berne and Lucerne.
Berne, Switzerland’s capital, is noted for the charming blend of its baroque and
medieval architectural styles. A two-night stay in Lucerne provides time for
in-depth exploration of this charming, cosmopolitan city set on the shores of
lovely Lake Lucerne.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Hotel Schweizerhof, Lucerne, Switzerland
Day 10 – Exploring Lucerne
Although a thoroughly modern city, Lucerne retains much of its old-world charm
and a strong sense of its history. Surrounded by an alpine panorama, stroll over
its medieval covered wooden bridges and discover the many Renaissance and
baroque fountains that dot the city. Cruise across Lake Lucerne for our very
special farewell dinner at a waterfront resort.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Hotel Schweizerhof, Lucerne, Switzerland
Day 11 – Journey home
We wish you a safe and pleasant trip home as your Switzerland tour draws to a
close. Tour ends: Zurich Airport 2 ½ hours prior to the departure of our
selected flight(s). Those with flight at other times should make their won
arrangements for transportation to the airport.
Meals: Breakfast
Prices
11 Days from $4,890 plus
airfare
|
Double |
Single |
Triple |
| $4890 | $5473 | $4714 |
21 meals included.
International Air is Additional – Tauck
can book your international air, for travel originating in the United States,
subject to availability; ask upon booking for special airfares that may be
available. Guests arriving on other flights may, at their own expense, have to
use rail service to Montreux, and from the rail station take a taxi to the
hotel.
Please ask at time of booking about
additional hotel nights before your tour begins and about our comprehensive
Guest Protection Plan.
Need to Know
Tour prices are per person in U.S. dollars.
All accommodations, entertainment, special dinners, motor coach, rail
transportation, luggage handling, admissions, services of Tauck Directors, train
crew and drivers are included.
Hotel Accommodations – Tauck’s price
includes all hotel accommodations with private baths. The Tauck standard is to
provide the best available hotels without sacrificing value. Although the
quality of accommodations may differ from place to place, this standard remains
uncompromised. Two-bedded rooms are reserved in most hotels. Triples are
two-bedded rooms plus a rollaway cot and are not recommended for comfort.
Single Hotel Accommodations – Since hotel
rates are per room, the tour price for rooms occupied by one person is higher
than those where two or more persons share the cost of a room. In Europe, most
single rooms are smaller than double rooms and have only one bed.
Meals – Meals are included as specified
in the itinerary. Meal codes are: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner.
Tauck Director – Each tour is conducted
by a Tauck Director who remains with the group throughout the duration. Your
Tauck Director is a professional, fully trained employee of Tauck.
Gratuities for luggage handling, bellmen,
doormen, dining room servers, housekeepers, local guides, ship and train crew
are included.
No Options Sold – Tauck’s price includes
special dinners, entertainment, sightseeing and most activities. Tauck Directors
sometimes assist with information on free-time activities, based on honest
opinion and guidance, but will not sell you anything. This means better value
and a more relaxed, pleasant experience for you.
Airfare to the tour departure point and from the
tour ending point is not included.
Airfare may be purchased from Tauck for travel originating in the United States.
Hotel Rooms Before & After Tours – Due to
time schedules and the possibility of flight delays, many guests prefer to make
hotel arrangements for the night preceding their tour. As a service, Tauck will
make reservations before or after your tour. Rooms are reserved on a
space-available basis and must be booked through Tauck to qualify for Tauck’s
special rates. Hotel room charges will be added to the tour cost. Note: In most
cases, airport transfers are not included for these bookings. When beginning any
journey, feeling well rested adds immeasurably to the enjoyment of the trip. We
recommend that you arrive in Geneva the day before your Switzerland tour begins;
we will be happy to make such hotel arrangements for you.
Tauck Director and Driver Gratuities –
The customary gratuity to the Tauck Director and driver is not included. Such
gratuities should be extended on a voluntary, individual basis and not as a
group.
Personal Expenses such as phone calls,
room service, alcoholic and bar beverages, laundry, airline excess luggage
charges, visa fees and other optional incidental extras are not included and may
be significant.
Luggage Responsibility – Although every
effort is made to handle guests’ luggage carefully, we cannot be responsible,
assume liability or accept claims for loss or damage to luggage and personal
effects due to breakage, theft, or fair wear and tear through hotel, airline and
group carrier handling. It is important that you have adequate insurance. Refer
to Tauck’s “Guest Protection.”
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