13 days tour

The Festive Spirit Of Switzerland (2023)

The Festive Spirit Of Switzerland (2023)

This tour includes:

Others

Experiences in 12 destinations Enjoy a leckerli cookie workshop in Basel Enjoy a private reception at the Glacier Bar at the top of Jungfraujoch Visit Christmas markets in Zurich, Basel, Vevey, Montreux and Lucerne

Accommodation

Zurich Marriott Hotel Basel, Hotel D Two Nights, Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, in a guaranteed Lake View Room Three Nights, Romantik Hotel Schweizerhof Grindelwald Two Nights, The Hotel Lucerne, Autograph Collection Two Nights, Waldhaus Flims Zurich Marriott Hotel

Meals

A total of 19 meals

Guide

The services of expert tour director

Transport

Transfers, porterage and gratuities

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Others

Other activities and services not mentioned

Flights

Flights before and after the tour are not included

Insurance

Travel insurance not included

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Itinerary of your trip The Festive Spirit Of Switzerland (2023)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Zurich
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive Zurich

      Welcome to Switzerland. Be met on arrival and transfer to your hotel. Later, meet your fellow travellers at a welcome reception.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Zurich, Basel
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Zurich, Basel

      Explore Zurich on a guided tour before travelling to Basel, where you will visit the Christmas market. Revel in the festive spirit at the Christmas markets, where twinkling lights and mulled wine are on display. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Basel, Bern, Montreux
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Basel, Bern, Montreux

      Head underground to see the historic city walls of Basel, before a festive Signature Experience. Later, stop in the Swiss capital of Bern en route to Montreux. Here, your hotel the Fairmont Le Montreux Palace is situated in a prime position overlooking Lake Geneva and the Swiss Alps.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Montreux, Vevey
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Montreux, Vevey

      Call into the lakeside town of Vevey before a visit to Chaplinโ€™s World, dedicated to the film artist Charlie Chaplin. Here, embark on a cinematic journey through time as you enter the manoir, a beautiful home that depicts the final 25 years of Chaplinโ€™s life. You will also visit the museumโ€™s old Hollywood-style studio where you can immerse yourself in the world of silent film. Afterwards, take a stroll around the surrounding 4-hectare garden estate. This afternoon, browse the displays of the Vevey Christmas markets.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Montreux, Gstaad, Grindelwald
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Montreux, Gstaad, Grindelwald

      Today you will board the Golden Pass train and journey to Gstaad where you will learn why Switzerland is renowned for having some of the finest cheese in the world. Visit Kase-Grotte (the Cheese Grotto), where youโ€™ll enter the magnificent cave that houses more than 3,000 cheese varieties, which of course is followed by a tasting. Later, reboard the Golden Pass to Zweisimmen where you will travel by coach to the quintessential Swiss resort village of Grindelwald. Here you will stay in a traditional hotel with rooms offering stunning views over Eiger mountain.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Grindelwald, Jungfraujoch
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Grindelwald, Jungfraujoch

      Today you will ascend 3,466 metres above sea level as you board a funicular train to Jungfraujoch. Affectionately known as the โ€˜Top of Europeโ€™, this climb up the Bernese Alps offers sensational views along the journey and at the summit. Here, weโ€™ve organised a special Signature Experience.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Grindelwald
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Grindelwald

      Weโ€™ve set aside a full day for you to explore more of this Swiss resort village at your leisure.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Grindelwald, Lucerne
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Grindelwald, Lucerne

      After breakfast, travel to Lucerne and explore this picturesque lakeside town. This evening enjoy dinner at a traditional fondue restaurant.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Lucerne
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Lucerne

      Today enjoy a magical Christmas walking tour. On your tour, hear about the seasonal traditions of Lucerne while wandering the many stalls of Lucerneโ€™s Christmas markets. Youโ€™ll be sure to feel the magic of the festive spirit come alive.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Lucerne, Flims
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Lucerne, Flims

      Today you will travel to the Lindt Home of Chocolate for a guided tour. Later, journey to the ski resort town of Flims.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Flims
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Flims

      Today, travel along a series of picturesque trails on a horse-drawn carriage ride. Enjoy a progressive dinner this evening as you dine at different restaurants at your hotel.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Flims, Bad Ragaz, Zurich
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Flims, Bad Ragaz, Zurich

      Travel to the wine region of Bad Ragaz, a region renowned for its thermal springs and wine. Here, visit a family run local winery to sample some of the wines produced on the estate, and gain an insight in to how wine and other fresh produce was cultivated here over 1,000 years ago. Return to Zurich and browse the enchanting Christmas markets. This evening, a farewell dinner awaits.

  • Day 13 Day 13: Depart Zurich
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Depart Zurich

      Be transferred to the airport for your flight home.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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