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| Highlights |
- A relaxed and complete tour of Switzerland
- Daily hot delicious unlimited Jain / vegetarian / nonvegetarian meals included
- Stay at some of the most beautiful and scenic locations of Switzerland
- City tour of Geneva - the Garden City
- Visit the Olympic Museum in Lausanne
- Visit Glacier 3000 – a world of eternal snow at 3000 mts above sea level
- Visit picturesque Zermatt - a car free resort and view the symbol of Switzerland, Matterhorn
- An unbelievable excursion to Gornergrat
- Visit the magnificent Chillon Castle on the shores of Lake Geneva
- Visit the Nestle – Cailler Chocolate factory in Broc
- Visit Bern, the Swiss capital and the city accorded the World Heritage Status
- Experience the top of Europe - Jungfraujoch with Champagne lunch included
- See the famous glacier falls deep inside the mountain – The Trummelbach Falls
- Visit the scenic town of Interlaken
- Visit Mt. Titlis in the world’s first revolving cable car
- See the Lion Monument and Kapell Brucke in Lucerne
- Enjoy a Gala Dinner Cruise on Lake Lucerne with great music and unlimited wine
- Enjoy a tour of Zurich
- See the magnificent Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen
- Visit Geneva, Lausanne, Montreux, Zermatt, Gornergrat, Col Du Pillion, Bern, Interlaken, Lucerne, Schaffhausen and Zurich
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| Services of a professional and experienced Tour Manager throughout your tour of Switzerland |
| Itinerary |
| Day 1: - |
Welcome Aboard !!! Start your journey in Geneva - The Garden City.
Today enter the world of "Shineworld Holidays" as you begin your memorable journey through Switzerland. On arrival at the Geneva airport meet your professional and experienced Tour Manager in the arrival area situated outside the customs hall.  Drive directly to your hotel and check in. Later, proceed on a tour of this beautiful city built on the point where the River Rhone flows out of Lake Geneva.
See the European headquarters of the United Nations, the International Red Cross Building and the magnificent Jet d' Eau - a majestic fountain that shoots up to about 140 mts. (weather permitting). Visit the English Gardens and see the famous "Horologe Fleurie" - "Floral Clock", a masterpiece of technology and floral art.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Eurotel Riviera / Alpha Palmiers / Ramada or similar, in Montreux.
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| Day 2: - |
Visit Zermatt - The jewel in the Swiss mountains. Visit Gornergrat - The ultimate Alpine Panorama.
 Visit Zermatt - The jewel in the Swiss mountains. Visit Gornergrat - The ultimate Alpine Panorama. After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, get set for an amazing Alpine experience. Drive to the village of Tasch to board your electric train to the ultimate alpine resort village of Zermatt. Situated at the foot of the majestic Matterhorn Mountain, it is a world where electric-cars and horsedrawn sleighs are the only modes of transportation.
After a local lunch, experience - wonderland as you take the highest open-air cogwheel railway in Europe to Gornergrat - a panoramic feast. The journey exposes you to 29 peaks higher than 4000 mts. Once in Gornergrat you will be face -toface, literally, with the Dufourspitze, Switzerland's highest summit and the Matterhorn - a majestic mountain which has become symbolic with Switzerland. Later, return back to the hotel.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Eurotel Riviera / Alpha Palmiers / Ramada or similar, in Montreux. |
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Visit Chateau de Chillon – a princely residence. Visit Cailler – Nestle Chocolate Factory. Visit Bern – The charming medieval Swiss Capital.
After buffet breakfast at the hotel, check out and visit the Chateau de Chillon. Surrounded by the white tops of the mountains and the soft waves of Lake Geneva,  this is beauty in the real sense made famous by Lord Byron. Later, proceed to Broc and visit Cailler - Nestle Chocolate Factory. During your tour, discover the art of making chocolates and taste a wide variety of delicious Swiss chocolates.
Drive to the charming Swiss capital, Bern - the home of Albert Einstein. After an Indian lunch, enjoy a tour of this historic city. Bern is the charming city situated on the banks of the River Aare. See the Bear Pit,
Gothic Fountains, the famous Clock Tower, etc. Enjoy a stroll down one of the world's longest shopping promenade - Marketgasse. Later, drive to the picture perfect town of Interlaken - nestled between two lakes and check-in.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Metropole / Carlton / Chalet Swiss / Bellevue / Sunstar or similar in Interlaken / Grindelwald.
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| Day 4 : - |
Glacier 3000 – a world of eternal snow. Excursion to Harder Kulm with dinner.
After a buffet breakfast, drive to Col Du Pillon and experience the spectacular world of snow and ice. Board a cable car up to Glacier 3000, this cable car ride exposes you to a 360-degree panoramic view that includes some of the most beautiful alpine peaks. After an Indian lunch, you can participate in a variety of activities like the one of a kind - Alpine Coaster, which has a 520 Degree loop, visit the Snow Park, ride a dog sled etc. Later, drive back to Interlaken and enjoy the beauty of this town and free time for shopping.
Later in the evening depart for Harder Kulm by funicular. Be mesmerized by the breathtaking view from the observation deck which offers fine views of the Bernese Oberland "capital" -"Interlaken" between the Lakes of Brienz and Thun as well as the entire Jungfrau Region.
Enjoy a local dinner with wine at the panoramic restaurant at Harder Kulm.
Overnight at hotel Metropole / Carlton / Chalet Swiss / Bellevue / Sunstar or similar in Interlaken / Grindelwald.
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Excursion to Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe (3454 mts). A Champagne lunch on top. Visit Trummelbach Falls.
After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Lauterbrunnen to board the cog wheel train to Jungfraujoch (3454 mts.) - a world of eternal ice and snow. Enjoy a delicious Indian / local lunch with champagne on 'Top of Europe'. Visit the Ice Palace, the highest-altitude ice palace in the world and the Sphinx Terrace, the views from here are considered the best in Switzerland. Next, visit the Trummelbach Falls - the only waterfalls in Europe inside a mountain which are made accessible to man. Later, drive to your hotel in central Switzerland - Engelberg and check-in.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Schweizerhof / Ramada / Edelweiss / Flora or similar, in Engelberg / Lucerne / Weggis.
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| Day 6 : - |
Mt Titlis - A landscape close to heaven. Lucerne – Orientation Tour. Gala Dinner Cruise on Lake Lucerne.
After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, proceed for an excursion that will surely leave you spellbound.  Enjoy stunning views from the world's first revolving cable car - Rotair on your way up to Mt. Titlis (3020 mts). Here visit the Ice Grotto and indulge yourself in the world of snow on the Snow Terrace.
After lunch, drive to the beautiful lakeside town of Lucerne. See the dramatic Lion Monument and the Kapell Brucke as you soak in the beauty of this city. You also have some free time for shopping of the world renowned Swiss watches, Swiss knives, chocolates, souvenirs, etc.
Enjoy a Gala Dinner Cruise on Lake Lucerne with great music, unlimited wine and soft drinks.
Overnight at hotel Schweizerhof / Ramada / Edelweiss / Flora or similar, in Engelberg / Lucerne / Weggis.
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Visit the largest waterfalls in Europe – The Rhine Falls. Zurich – the Commercial Capital.
After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Schaffhausen to view one of Europe's natural wonders – The spectacular Rhine Falls. Later, drive to Zurich and after an Indian lunch, enjoy a tour of the city and see the bustle of the city on Bahnhofstrasse and spend some time along the lake of Zurich.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight at hotel Swissotel / Renaissance / Marriott or similar, in Zurich. |
| Day 8 : - |
Farewell.
After buffet / boxed breakfast proceed to the airport for your flight back home. Return home with great experiences and wonderful memories of your holiday with Vacations Exotica. |
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| TOUR COST |
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Per Person on
Twin Share |
Per Child without Bed
(Below 12 years) |
| Ex-Mumbai |
 83,900 + CHF 1,375 |
63,000 + CHF 600 |
| Ex-Delhi |
85,900 + CHF 1,375 |
65,000 + CHF 600 |
| Ex-Bangalore/Chennai/Hyderabad/
Ahmedabad /kochi |
88,900 + CHF 1,375 |
68,000 + CHF 600 |
| Ex-Kolkata |
89,900 + CHF 1,375 |
69,000 + CHF 600 |
Single Room Supplement: CHF 450
Triple Room Reduction: Nil
Note
- As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use rollaway beds and room size may be the same as the double room
- A person below 12 years is considered a child.
| PRE/POST-TOUR ACCOMMODATION IN GENEVA /ZURICH. |
Per Adult in
Twin/Triple |
Per Adult
in Single |
Per child
(Below 12 years) |
| CHF 120 |
CHF 210 |
CHF 75 |
(Includes accommodation per person per night with breakfast. Transfer cost is not included)
| DEPARTURE DATES |
| April |
13, 17, 22, 24, 27, 29 |
| May |
01, 04, 06, 08, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29 |
| June |
01, 03, 05, 08, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 24, 26 |
| July |
01, 03, 08, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 |
| August |
05, 07, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 |
| September |
02, 11, 16, 23, 25 |
| Note: On certain dates, passengers travelling ex-Kolkata will depart 01 night prior and there is a possibility of a long transit |
| More Information |
| WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES |
| Sightseeing and Excursions |
| Geneva |
Orientation tour of the city |
| Zermatt |
View the symbol of Switzerland, Matterhorn
Visit Gornergrat |
| Montreux |
Visit the Chillon Castle |
| Broc |
Visit Nestle Chocolate Factory – Cailler |
| Bern |
Tour of the Swiss Capital city |
| Interlaken |
Visit this picturesque town
Visit Harder Kulm
Local dinner with wine at Harder Kulm |
| Col Du Pillon |
Visit Glacier 3000 |
| Jungfraujoch |
Full day excursion with special champagne lunch on top
See the famous glacier waterfalls - The Trummelbach Falls |
| Engelberg |
Excursion to Mt. Titlis |
| Lucerne |
Orientation tour of the city
See the Lion Monument and the Kapell Brucke
Gala dinner Cruise on the Lake of Lucerne with great music, unlimited wine and soft drinks |
| Schaffhausen |
See the magnificent Rhine Falls |
| Zurich |
Tour of the City |
| Accommodation |
- 02 nights in hotel Eurotel Riviera / Alpha Palmiers / Ramada or similar, in Montreux
- 02 nights at hotel Metropole / Carlton / Chalet Swiss / Bellevue / Sunstar or similar in Interlaken / Grindelwald
- 02 nights at hotel Schweizerhof / Ramada / Edelweiss / Flora or similar, in Engelberg / Lucerne / Weggis
- 01 night at hotel Swissotel / Renaissance / Marriott or similar, in Zurich
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Meals
- Daily Continental buffet breakfast with hot eggs and fresh fruits
- Daily Indian Jain / vegetarian lunches including a champagne lunch at Jungfraujoch - 'Top of Europe' and a local lunch in Zermatt
- Daily Indian Jain / vegetarian / non vegetarian dinners including a local dinner with wine at Harder Kulm and a Gala Dinner Cruise on Lake Lucerne with great music, unlimited wine and soft drinks
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Tranfers
- All transfers and extensive excursions with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by deluxe air conditioned coach
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Airfare, Visas and Overseas Medical Insurance
- Return economy class group airfare as per the itinerary
- Cost of ticket taxes
- Cost of Overseas Medical Insurance for the duration of the tour
- Cost of Schengen (Swiss) Visa
- All local taxes as of 1st November 2010
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Tour Manager
- Services of a professional and experienced Tour Manager or a local representative throughout your tour in Switzerland
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| WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE |
- Rs.5, 000, cost of deviation, in case you want to deviate from the group departure dates mentioned in the brochure
- Cost of Basic Travel Quota (BTQ) equivalent to USD 10,000
- No Porterage included
- Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in surface
transportation and land arrangements, which may come into effect
prior to departure. Prices quoted are as 1 Swiss Franc = INR 46. The
tour price is subject to increase without notice if this rate changes
substantially prior to the departure of your tour
- Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us, pay TV, mini-bar, telephone calls, etc.
- Meals other than what is mentioned in your Itinerary
- Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides other than that mentioned in “What your Tour Price Includes”
- Tips of any nature, i.e., drivers, guides, tour managers, etc.
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| VISAS REQUIRED TO TRAVEL ON YOUR TOUR |
- Single Entry Schengen (Swiss) Visa
Cost of above mentioned Visas is included in your Tour Price. The Schengen
(Swiss) visa is valid for travel in to Switzerland
(The visa cost has been calculated as of 01st Nov' 2011. In case of any increase in the visa cost the same will be borne by the client)
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| Important: The dates and granting of Visas is at the sole discretion of the concerned consulate. Shineworld Holidays is not responsible for granting of visas and is only a facilitator in the visa application process. |
| OVERSEAS MEDICAL INSURANCE |
| It is extremely important to possess an overseas medical insurance policy before you travel on your tour. We have included the cost of overseas medical insurance for the duration of the tour. For any passengers above 60 years of age and those who wish to extend their holiday, additional charges would apply. |
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| IMPORTANT |
- During the Jazz Festival and other major events in Montreux, the hotel provided could be in Geneva/Lausanne.
- All tours will be operated subject to a minimum of 20 full paying passengers traveling together. Incase there are less than 20 full paying passengers the clients will be given an option of travelling on any another departure date.
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