DAY 01 : Arrive Zurich
Welcome to Switzerland - The Alpine Wonderland! On arrival in Zurich, you will walk across to the Flugaffen station (located adjacent to the airport) for your train to Zurich City.Travel by train from Zurich Airport to Zurich City using your swiss rail pass. Upon arrival in Zurich City proceed to your hotel.
Zurich is a leading global city and among the world's largest financial centres.The city is home to a large number of financial institutions and banking giants. Most of Switzerland's research and development centres are concentrated in Zürich.
The rest of your day is at leisure most of Zürich's sights are located within the area on either side of the Limmat river, between the Main railway station and Lake Zürich. The churches and houses of the old town are clustered here, as are the shops along the famous Bahnhofstrasse. The Lindenhof in the old town is the historical site of the Roman castle, and the later Carolingian Imperial Palace.
Over night stay at hotel, Zurich
Day 02 : Rhine Falls
After breakfast travel by train to Schaffhausen to visit Rhine Falls.Use your Swiss Rail pass to travel.
The Rhine Falls (Rheinfall in German) is the largest plain waterfall in Europe.They are 150 m (450 ft) wide and 23 m (75 ft) high.Boat trips can be taken up the Rhine to the falls There are also viewing platforms with a spectacular view of the falls built on both sides of the Rhine.
Enjoy your day at Rhine falls and take a train back to Zurich.
Over night stay at hotel, Zurich
Day 03:Zurich - Zermatt
After breakfast this morning, transfer to Zurich Station on your own.
Use your Swiss Rail pass to travel from Zurich to Zermatt station.
Upon arrival in Zermatt proceed to your hotel. Zermatt, lies at the foot of the Matterhorn, the most photographed mountain in the world. The air in Zermatt is clear, dry and clean, because, since 1947, only electric cars without a combustion engine are allowed to operate in the village.
Enjoy Zermatt - A world of its own!
The rest of the day is at leisure to explore Zermatt on your own.
Over night stay at hotel, Zermatt
Day 04: Full day excursion to Matterhorn Mountain or Gornergrat
Visit Matterhorn on your own. It is the most enthralling of the Alpine peak, the Matterhorn at 4,478 metres, often called the "King of the mountains" for it sheer grandeur. Its unique shape endows it with a mystique unrivalled in the Alps. Ascend by the highest cableway in Europe and enjoy a mountain world of glacier and permanent snow cover.
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Visit The Gornergrat on your own.It is a rocky ridge of the Pennine Alps, overlooking the Gorner Glacier. It is the highest open-air railway in Europe.The Gornergrat (3,089 m) is one of those places that everyone should visit at least once in a lifetime. The mountain panorama and the glorious view of the Matterhorn are unforgettable.With its sunny observation platform accessible all year, the Gornergrat, at an altitude of 3,089 m, has been one of Switzerland’s top excursion destinations since 1898.
Over night stay at hotel, Zermatt
DAY 05: Zermatt - Interlaken
This morning, transfer to Zermatt Station. Use your Swiss Rail pass to travel from Zermatt to Interlaken station. Upon arrival in Interlaken proceed to your hotel. Interlaken is located, in the heart of the Swiss alps, situated between the Lakes of Thun and Brienz and is at the foot the famous trio of peaks, the Eiger, the Mönch and the Jungfrau.
Enjoy the rest of your day relaxing in this most spectacular of settings, or you have the option to select a Interlaken dinner cruise.
Over night stay at hotel, Interlaken
Day 06: Full day excursion to Jungfraujoch including the Ice Palace
Today you will venture aboard an unforgettable Alpine tour to the majestic world of the Jungfraujoch, towering at 11,333 feet (3,454 meters) - officially the top of Europe! Use your Swiss Rail pass to travel from Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen, from where you will begin your scenic journey by boarding the cogwheel train via Kleine Scheidegg to Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station.Enjoy the incredible world of eternal snow and ice. Visit the Ice Palace, experience the breathtaking panorama view from the Sphinx Observation Terrace overlooking the Aletsch Glacier (Europe's longest glacier) and the snow-capped peaks of the neighboring countries.
Over night stay at hotel, Interlaken
DAY 07: Full day ecursion to Lucerne
This morning, transfer to Interlaken Station.Travel by Swiss Pass train to Lucerne. You will pass through a setting of alpine forests, bubbling mountain streams and picturesque mountain villages.
Upon arrival in Lucerne enjoy perhaps one of the most scenic and picturesque settings in the whole of Switzerland, Lucerne, situated by the shores of Lake Lucerne, with the mountain peaks of Rigi and Pilatus clearly visible in the distance and offers nothing short of a breathtaking backdrop.
The rest of your day is at leisure. Lucerne is bound to reveal the romantic and inspire the photographer in you, so don't forget your camera - the opportunities are endless!To familiarize yourself with Swiss heritage and culture, we recommend that the best way to see Lucerne is by foot, going, along its lakeside quays, across its old squares, and through the streets of its Old Town, visiting the famous sights. Take a boat ride in Luzern on your own.
Over night stay at hotel, Interlaken.
Day 08: Full day visit to Mt Titlis with Ice Flyer& Glacier Park
This morning enjoy a breathtaking journey by train to Engelberg, by train and visit Mount Titlis - a unique snow and glacier paradise. Board Rotair, the rotating cable car for panoramic views of alpine glaciers and ice boulders as you ascend 10,000 feet (3020 meters). You will truly experience the snow and ice on top of Mount Titlis, on the chairlift Ice Flyer. The view of the glacier crevasses is spectacular! The Ice Flyer takes you directly to the Glacier Park, an ideal fun destination where you can try out all kinds of sledging equipment: Snow Tubes, Balancer, Snake Gliss etc. The ascent is easy and effortless with the Magic Carpet moving walkway. Perhaps the child in you will be inspired to have a snowball-fight!
Over night stay at hotel, Interlaken.
Day 09: Interlaken - Paris
Today morning, check out of your hotel in Interlaken and transfer to the train station for your train to Paris. Today, travel from Interlaken to Paris, connecting to the high - speed TGV.
Welcome to France, Relive the Romance! Upon arrival in Paris, you will transfer to your hotel.The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this vibrant city on your own. Paris, the ultra-cosmopolitan French capital city, has a longstanding global reputation as a Mecca of art, culture, fashion, gastronomy, history and architecture. Called the City of Light, City of Love and Capital of Fashion, Paris is not only brimming with internationally famous attractions but is an energetic city where beauty and vivacity ever-weave its curvy streets.
Visit Lido Show in evening, the world famous music and dance extravaganza.
Over Night stay at hotel, Paris
Day 10: Paris
This morning, discover the historical landmarks and admire the beautiful architecture of Paris on a Seinorama Tour (Seat in Coach). See the Place de la Concorde, Avenue Champs-Elysees and Arc de Triomphe. Cruise on the beautiful River Seine and admire the architecture of the historical monuments and cafe lined boulevards. Enjoy a visit to the 2nd level of the imposing Eiffel Tower for a fabulous overview of the city.
Over Night Stay at hotel, Paris
DAY 11: Depart Paris
Today you will be transferred to Paris airport for your flight back home. We trust that you enjoyed your vacation.