Suiza

Duration

7 Days

Physical rate

Moderate

Starting city

Geneva

Available

April 2024 / March 2025

Cities to visit: Geneva; Chillon Castle; Gruyeres; Leysin; Interlaken; Aareschlucht; Chiasso; Lugano; Burglen; Lucerne; Einsiedeln; Vaduz; Feldkirch; Saint Gallen; Constance, Baden-Wurttemberg; Stein Am Rhein; ; Zurich

Detailed day by day description

Introduction

Dear Traveler: thank you for choosing us to perform this Tour! We hope you enjoy your trip.

Here we give you a guidance on their tour with the information that we believe may be of your interest. The information is indicative, may exist variations on designated hours.

TRANSFER from the airport, if you have it included or purchasing. Our transfer will be waiting for you with a poster on behalf of Europamundo or its name to the output of the custom (after collecting your luggage)..

Remember to inform us by phone if you lost your connection flight or expected delay of their arrival, in your VOUCHER figure the phone of the transfer.

IMPORTANT: If you had additional nights upon arrival the hotel will have your reservation, but his travel guide normally will not be until the night before the start of the tour.

Day
Llegada a Suiza y tiempo libre. (alojamiento en Ginebra o alrededores). Nuestro guía llegará al hotel al final de la tarde. Normalmente en su hotel existirá un cartel de Europamundo informando de las actividades previstas.
IMPORTANTE:
-Recuerde que el check-in de los hoteles suele ser a las 14.00 hrs. En caso de precisar más horas de disposición de la habitación valore contratar una noche adicional al inicio de su circuito.
- SI USTED SOLICITÓ NOCHES ADICIONALES a su llegada al hotel tendrá su reserva realizada pero el guía de su viaje normalmente no se encontrará hasta el inicio de las actividades incluidas. En recepción podrá usted también encontrar cartel informativo con indicación del teléfono y horas de asistencia de nuestro personal. SU TIEMPO POR TANTO ANTES DE ESTE MOMENTO ES LIBRE. En su hotel le podrán ayudar para toda la información que precise.
Nota: Los horarios que va a encontrar en este itinerario son orientativos. El guía, dependiendo de la situación y con el fin de mejorar el desarrollo del circuito, podrá ajustar los horarios.
Total distance covered: 202 km.
Scenery: Very beautiful scenery on Lake Geneva. Great lakes, with tall snowcapped mountains in the distance. In the afternoon, we’ll travel through the mountains alongside beautiful villages with wooden houses.
After breakfast, we’ll include a panoramic tour of Geneva with our guide or a local guide; this city at the south-western end of Lake Geneva is home to the European headquarters of the United Nations, the International Labour Organization, the Red Cross, and numerous other headquarters of international entities. We’ll visit the Palais des Nations (headquarters of the United Nations in Europe), the beautiful English Garden with its flower clock, admire the Jet d’Eau, the tallest fountain in Europe, and will have a chance to stroll around the old city and have lunch.
12:45 p.m. – Departure from Geneva. Our route will follow Lake Geneva amidst magnificent vineyard scenery (a UNESCO World Heritage site).
02:15 p.m. - Chillon Castle. Arrival at this fantastic medieval castle built on the waters of Geneva Lake. Tickets included.
03:15 p.m. – Departure from Chillon Castle. On our route, we’ll pass by the cosmopolitan city of Montreux.
04:00 p.m. - Gruyeres, a very picturesque walled tourist village famous for its cheese production, near which there are some of the main Swiss chocolate factories (NESTLÉ among others). We’ll visit the Cailler factory, with a tasting included!
05:45 p.m. – Departure from Gruyeres. Magnificent mountain views. We’ll cross areas with scenic villages and wooden architecture.
06:45 p.m. – Arrival in Leysin, a beautiful holiday village known for its winter sports resort and hiking opportunities. Dinner will be included.
Note: At times, accommodation may be arranged in another Swiss town nestled in the heart of the Alps, often Martigny.
Total distance covered: 340 km.
Scenery: This section of our route through the Alps offers the most breathtaking views, featuring towering peaks that remain snow-covered year-round and beautiful alpine lakes.
Suggestion: Bring warm clothes and comfortable shoes; we’ll ascend to the high mountains where you can walk along the suspension bridge! It is also advisable to bring a raincoat. If the day is sunny, remember to use sunscreen.
08:30 a.m. – Departure from Leysin. High mountain landscapes of great beauty will surround us, and you’ll be able to see ice and snow throughout most of the year.
09:00 a.m. – We’ll take the cable car up to the Glacier 3000 mountain station, one of the most spectacular points in Switzerland. From its terraces, you’ll be able to admire the alpine landscapes. You’ll be able to walk on the suspension bridge between two mountain peaks, enter the Ice Cathedral, or enjoy the Fun Park.
11:30 a.m. – Departure to Interlaken through beautiful mountain and lake scenery.
01:15 p.m. – Interlaken. A small town situated between two lakes and dominated by impressive mountain scenery. Time for lunch.
03:00 p.m. – Departure from Interlaken.
03:45 p.m. – Aare Gorge. We’ll include admission to this impressive gorge and walk along its path.
04:45 p.m. – Departure from the Aare Gorge. We’ll take the Susten Pass, one of the most beautiful roads in Switzerland between glaciers that will lead us to the Italian-speaking region.
07:45 p.m. – Accommodation in Chiasso, a Swiss city on the Italian border.
Notes:
-Occasionally, due to weather conditions such as rain or strong winds, the cable car to Glacier 3000 may not operate. The ascent is not authorized for children under 2 years old.
-The Susten Pass Road is typically closed from mid-October until the end of May. In such cases, the journey will follow alternative routes.
-Due to the lack of hotel availability in Chiasso, accommodation may sometimes be provided in the Como area.
Total distance covered: 220 km.
Scenery: Beautiful landscapes along the highway. Lakes and mountains.
08:00 a.m. – Departure from Chiasso.
08:30 a.m. - Lugano. Arrival in the capital of Italian Switzerland. Enjoy a beautiful stroll by its lake.
10:00 a.m. - Departure from Lugano. Continuing along the highway, we’ll cross the Gotthard Road Tunnel to reach German Switzerland.
12:00 p.m. – Bürglen. We’ll visit the tiny village where William Tell was born and see the 16th-century chapel with paintings illustrating his life. If you wish, you can also visit the William Tell Museum.
12:45 p.m. - Departure from Bürglen.
01:00 p.m. - Altdorf. We’ll arrive at this beautiful city, with a main square that will show us more traces of William Tell’s history.
02:30 p.m. - Departure from Altdorf towards Lucerne.
03:15 p.m. - Lucerne. We’ll have free time to explore this beautiful city by its namesake lake. We recommend going on an optional cruise along Lake Lucerne, considered one of the most beautiful in Switzerland.
Total distance covered: 190 km.
Scenery: Beautiful Swiss landscapes.
Note: Make sure you wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring the meadows of Heidi’s village. We’ll be staying overnight in Feldkirch, a little town in Austria near the Swiss border. Remember to bring Euros for your time in Feldkirch.
08:30 a.m. – Departure from Lucerne. We’ll travel around Lake Lucerne, also known as the Lake of the Four Cantons in French.
09:30 a.m. - Einsiedeln. Its immense baroque abbey is the main point of pilgrimage in Switzerland. You’ll have time to visit it and stroll around the city.
10:30 a.m. – Departure from Einsiedeln. We’ll continue towards the east of Switzerland, passing through beautiful landscapes of hills and lakes. We’ll drive through the picturesque village of Maienfeld, the inspiration for the novel/story of Heidi, famous for its cartoon adaptation.
12:00 p.m. - Heididorf. We’ll stop at the place where "Heidi’s House" is located a picturesque spot with beautiful landscapes that we’ll reach via a pedestrian path (tickets not included, admission is free).
12:45 p.m. – Departure from Heididorf. We’ll enter the small independent country of Liechtenstein.
01:15 p.m. - Vaduz. With its castle perched on a steep hill above the city, we’ll have time to walk and enjoy lunch.
03:45 p.m. – Departure from Vaduz.
04:15 p.m. - Feldkirch. In Austria, on the border with Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Germany; a charming walled town with a beautiful medieval quarter and castle. You’ll have free time and accommodation.
Total distance covered: 215 km.

Scenery: Picturesque views throughout the journey; lakes, charming villages.
Note: Mainau Island is in Germany; you may need some euros.
08:15 a.m. – We will depart from Feldkirch and head to Switzerland.
09:00 a.m. - St. Gallen. Its center, featuring a magnificent cathedral and historic old town, is listed as a World Heritage site.
10:00 a.m. - Departure from St. Gallen. We will continue along Lake Constance, which lies between Germany and Switzerland.
11:15 a.m. - Constance. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through this elegant city.
12:45 p.m. - Departure from Constance.
01:15 p.m. - Mainau Island. Accessible via a pedestrian bridge. We include admission to explore its beautiful botanical garden. Time for lunch.
03:30 p.m. - Departure from Mainau Island.
04:15 p.m. - Stein am Rhein. A picturesque village on the banks of the Rhine River, renowned for its charming houses adorned with painted walls.
05:15 p.m. - Departure from Stein am Rhein.
05:45 p.m. - Rhine Falls. Our itinerary includes a visit to the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
06:45 p.m. - Departure from Rhine Falls. We will travel on the highway to Zurich.
07:30 p.m. - Arrival in Zurich.
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
Note: Please be aware that the hotel check-out time is usually 10:00 a.m. You can leave your luggage in reception upon check-out, allowing you to explore the city without carrying your bags. You can retrieve your luggage at your convenience later in the day. If you require additional time to use your room, we recommend booking an extra night at the end of your tour.

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