Duration
8 Days
Physical rate
Moderate
Starting city
Zurich
Available
April 2024 / March 2025
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.
IMPORTANT: Please note that hotel check-in time is typically at 14:00 p.m. If you need early room access, consider booking an additional night at the start of your trip.
If you have booked additional nights, your room will be prepared upon arrival, but your trip guide will generally only contact you when the scheduled activities begin. At reception, you’ll find a sign with contact details and assistance hours for our staff. Until the tour begins, your schedule is free, and the hotel staff can assist with any inquiries.
Optional activities: During your trip, your guide may offer optional activities. We recommend booking these activities well in advance through the Europamundo app or your "My Trip" link to ensure availability. Last-minute bookings may result in limited availability (e.g., tickets, coach seats).
Note: The timings in this itinerary are indicative. The guide may adjust schedules as needed to make sure you have the best experience.
Scenery: Beautiful landscapes throughout the day; meadows, hills, picturesque villages and great views over Lake Geneva.
Note: We recommend wearing warm clothes to enjoy the boat ride on the deck.
08:00 a.m. – Departure from Zurich. We’ll travel through beautiful landscapes.
09:45 a.m. - Bern. The capital of the country and one of the most beautiful historic cities in Switzerland. We’ll go to the Rose Garden viewpoint to admire the beautiful landscape of the city. Free time to explore and have lunch.
01:00 p.m. – Departure from Bern. We’ll head towards the French-speaking region of Switzerland.
01:45 p.m. - Fribourg. A historic bilingual city with an interesting and historic town center.
02:45 p.m. – Departure from Fribourg.
04:15 p.m. – Nyon. Arrival in this small Roman city on the shore of the lake. After some time to walk around, we’ll travel to France by boat on Lake Geneva (commonly known in France as lac Léman) at approximately 04:40 p.m. The journey will last about 20 minutes. This boat ride offers a delightful opportunity to enjoy the lake (in some cases, we may take the reverse service, Yvoire-Nyon).
05:00 p.m. – Yvoire. Arrival in this beautiful medieval village with fortified gates, a castle, flowery streets, and beautiful views over the lake.
06:30 p.m. – Departure from Yvoire.
07:30 p.m. – Geneva.
Note: Accommodation will usually be in the French outskirts of the town.
Paisajes: Muy hermosos paisajes: Atravesamos la región de los grandes Lagos y posteriormente los Alpes con sus altas montañas, muchos meses cubiertas de nieve.
NOTA: No olviden llevar su pasaporte a mano, en ocasiones es requerido al entrar en Suiza.
07:30 hrs. - Venecia -salida. Viajamos hacia Suiza. Tras seguir el Valle del Poo y la región de Lombardía nos encontramos con lagos de gran belleza. Paso a Suiza.
12:00 hrs. - Lugano -Llegada a la capital de los cantones Suizos de habla Italiana. Ciudad ubicada junto a muy hermoso lago. Tiempo para pasear y almorzar.
14:30 hrs . - Lugano -salida. Atravesamos los Alpes por el túnel de San Gotardo antes de encontrar las aguas del lago de los cuatro cantones.
16:45 hrs. - Lucerna -Llegada. Pararemos junto al León Herido. Tiempo para pasear por el centro histórico de esta hermosísima ciudad Suiza.
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.
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.
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.