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Switzerland
Trip Length: 11 Days
Day 1 & 2 HOME/ZURICH/GRINDELWALD
Upon arrival at the Zurich airport, you will be transferred by private
minivan to Grindelwald, a lovely Alpine village in the heart of
Switzerland. (approximately 2.5 hours)
Day 3 GRINDELWALD
Half day excursion to Lauterbrunnen and Trummelbach Falls by private
minivan with English-speaking driver. Spend the afternoon at your
leisure.
Day 4 GRINDELWALD
Full-day excursion to Jungfraujoch, home to the highest railway
station in Europe, the Ice Palace, the Aletsch Glacier (the largest
river of ice on the continent!) and the Sphinx terraces. Enjoy a
day full of breathtaking views and hiking.
Day 5 GRINDELWALD
Enjoy this day at your leisure.
Day 6 LUNGREN/LUCERNE
Early morning departure for Lungren, where you will board a 4-wheel
drive car and ride up into the Alps to spend an afternoon with a
farmer who makes authentic Swiss cheese. Enjoy a home-made lunch
with him before you continue onto Lucerne.
Day 7 LUCERNE
Morning tour of the city of Lucerne. If you wish, you may also tour
the Transportation Museum in the afternoon.
Day 8 LUCERNE
Enjoy this day at your leisure, or take an optional excursion to
Mt. Pilatus on your own. There, you can enjoy some toboganning.
Day 9 ZURICH
Today transfer from Lucerne to Zurich; afternoon city tour of this
intellectual and industrial center of Switzerland.
Day 10 ZURICH
Half-day excursion to "Alpamere" water pools and slides center in
Rapperswill. Enjoy 4 hours at the park before being transferred
back to the hotel. Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure.
Day 11 ZURICH/HOME
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your
flight home. |