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BEST OF SWITZERLAND

Lucerne | Zermatt | St Moritz | Basel

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13
days
ITINERARY:

Day 1: Zurich - Lucerne
Arrive at Zurich Airport and proceed to board your train to Lucerne, nestled on lake Lucerne.

You can explore this town on foot, visit its main attractions like the Lion Monument and The Chapel Bridge, and enjoy a boat cruise on the famous Lake Lucerne.

Enjoy your evening at leisure.
Overnight at Lucerne
 
Day 2: 
Lucerne – Mt. Titlis
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today proceed for an excursion to Mt Titlis.

A pleasant ride onboard a deluxe motor coach takes you to the mountain resort of Engelberg in Central Switzerland. You will then board the aerial cableway for a 45-minute journey from the green valley bottom to the high alpine glacier region at 3020 m/10000 ft, which guarantees snow the whole year round. Enjoy a magnificent ride in the world's first ever revolving 'ROTAIR' gondola, which offers a 360 panoramic view of the Alps. Visit the Ice Grotto and experience the new 'Ice Flyer', a chair lift ride over the glacier with fantastic views into crevasses and ice falls and enjoy a snow slide on the 'Fun lift.
Overnight at Lucerne.

Return back to the hotel

Overnight at Lucerne
 
Day 3: Lucerne – Swiss Transport Museum
Enjoy a leisurely buffet breakfast at your hotel.

Then visit one of the most popular attraction Swiss Transport Museum

Switzerland’s most visited museum showcases the past, present and future of mobility with interactive and varied exhibits. In addition to the museum, unique attractions found nowhere else in Switzerland, such as the film theatre, planetarium, Swiss Chocolate Adventure and Media World, are just waiting to be discovered.

Return back to the hotel

Overnight at Lucerne


Day 4: Lucerne – Grindelwald First
Breakfast at the hotel.
Spend the day at leisure OR proceed for an excursion to Grindelwald First 

Grindelwald First is one of the most popular mountains in the Jungfrau region. Once you’re up at First, you’ll have beautiful views of the Bernese Alps on the eastern side of the Jungfrau area. They include the Wetterhorn, the Schreckhorn and the famous EigerLasting around two hours, the leisurely hike to the Bachalpsee lake is a must for anyone visiting the First area. Whether you opt for the 800-metre First Flyer zipline or a high-octane scooter ride, a rush of speed and adrenaline is guaranteed. 

Return back to the hotel
Overnight at Lucerne.
 
Day 5
: Lucerne – Zermatt
After breakfast, proceed to Lucerne Station and board the train to Zermatt

Enjoy the scenic view throughout the journey and reach Zermatt Station

Relax at the hotel and then explore the beautiful town on foot. Located at the foot of the Matterhorn, the vacation destination is a car-free zone - preserving its original character
Overnight at Zermatt.
 
Day 6: Zermatt - Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
After breakfast, get ready to enter the ice paradise

Ride a train to Trockener Steg mountain station and continue the journey in a cable car. You can see an incredible 38 four-thousand-meter peaks and 14 glaciers. There is also a cinema lounge, fine cuisine, superb ski slopes and a little lower, on Trockener Steg or Schwarzsee, hiking and biking trails. Don't forget the most notable attraction - the highest Glacier Palace in the world. A place of enchantment which will draw you into the fascinating world of eternal ice. Surrounded by ice sculptures and centuries-old ice formations, the palace will transport you to a magical town.

Return back to hotel

Overnight at Zermatt.

Day 7: Zermatt - St. Moritz

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then proceed to the station to board the train to St Moritz.

One can even take Glacier Express - one of the beloved panoramic trains of Switzerland. The route takes you through the three cantons of Valais, Uri and Graubünden, and offers breathtaking and varied panoramic views. Eight hours of sheer pleasure for your eyes and your palate, too. 

Freshen up at the hotel and spend the day at leisure

Overnight at St Moritz.

Day 8: St. Moritz

After breakfast, explore the magnificent city and visit popular tourist attractions

Surrounded by snow-capped peaks, alpine forests and twenty-five crystal clear mountain lakes and glaciers, this scenic city offers an unadulterated view of nature. Walk around the St Moritz Lake, surrounded by green pine trees and dwarf mountains. In winter, the lake gets frozen and becomes a splendid site for polo, horse racing, and cricket matches. But in summers you can enjoy boating on this lake and admire the picturesque settings. Admire the art at the Segantini Museum, built on the riverside where Segantini, the famous Italian painter, died while completing his Alpine Triptych series. His three paintings Life-Death-Nature have been displayed in a domed gallery over here. Or go on a Heidi Hutte and Blumenweg Trail, that extends in an area of a kilometer and is bordered by around two hundred different species of Alpine Wildflowers. In June, the flowers bloom entirely and offer a panoramic view to passers-by. The famous Hollywood movie Heidi was filmed here, and the entire trail will give you a chance to relive the epic moments in that movie.

Return back to the hotel

Overnight at St Moritz.

Day 9St. Moritz

After breakfast, spend the day at leisure or indulge in fun activities

Visit Engadin mountains which is ideal for skiing during the winter and biking and hiking during summer. Try paragliding at Corviglia. It is a beautiful mountain known to have the steepest free-fall in the entire world. Rejuvenate yourself at the Medizinisches Therapie Zentrum spa. Where you will bathe in carbonated mineral water that offers tons of benefits to your body.

Return back to the hotel

Overnight at St Moritz.

Day 10St. Moritz - Basel

After breakfast, proceed to the station to board the train to Basel

Relax at the hotel and explore the beautiful surrounding

The city of culture has the highest concentration of museums in the country. Some of the renowned museums are Basel Art Museum, the museum devoted to the iron sculptor Jean Tinguely, the Fondation Beyeler and the Museum of Cultures. Basel also has a beautiful Old Town, modern architecture, and the Rhine – an inviting spot to rest a while. Historic landmarks of the city include the large market square with its richly decorated red sandstone town hall and the late Romanesque-Gothic cathedral. 

Return back to the hotel

Overnight at Basel.

Day 11: Basel - Europa Park

After breakfast, enjoy your day at the Europa Park - a perfect destination for every weather and in every season

The largest theme park in Germany is diversified into 15 themed areas that represent different European countries in brief. Travel to imitations Portugal, Greece, Ireland, and even Iceland in a matter of two days with Europa Park Germany tickets. Not only the structure of the area but the ambience, the local cuisine, and the staff will make you feel like you are in a different European country altogether.

Return back to the hotel

Overnight at Basel.

Day 12Basel 

After breakfast, again enjoy the day at Europa Park or explore the town

Enjoy the Port Cruise: Kleinbasel side of the Rhine – Klybeckquai – Rhine port – tri-border area – Three Countries Bridge – view of France and Germany. The Kunstmuseum Basel: The Kunstmuseum Basel was voted the fifth best museum in the world by the London Times in 2013. The extension building by the Basel architects Christ & Gantenbein, which is connected underground to the main building, has now been opened. This creates around a third more exhibition space for top-class art – in an architecturally impressive setting. Basel Minister, Spalentor, Rhine Promenade, Town Hall Square, St Ablan Tal area.

Overnight at Basel.

Day 13: Departure

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward journey

Return home with sweet memories

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This itinerary is a sample guide to help you plan your trip, but we understand that everyone's travel preferences and interests are unique. Our team can work with you to create an itinerary that meets your specific requirements. Feel free to contact us to discuss how we can help you plan your dream trip.

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