Zurich Airport Holidays

Discover the very best of Switzerland on this 8-day tour through some spectacular mountains and past sparkling blue lakes. Starting your journey in Lucerne the holiday follows the famous Golden Pass train route over the Bruenig Pass to Interlaken and on to Montreux on the ‘Swiss Riviera’ (Lake Geneva ). There is plenty of time to explore the different area during the holiday and 3 exciting excursions are included – in particular a day trip on the Chocolate Train.

Itinerary

• Day 1: Flight from the UK to Zürich. 1st class rail transfer to Luzern. Overnight in Luzern.

• Day 2: Day at leisure. Take advantage of the included Half Fare Card (offering 50% discounts on trains, boats, buses and cable cars) and explore the surrounding mountains such as Mt Rigi and Mt Pilatus or enjoy a cruise on Lake Lucerne. Overnight in Lucerne.

• Day 3: Depart from historic Lucerne and enjoy the first part of the Golden Pass route over the Bruenig Pass to Interlaken, passing blue lakes, green meadows and age old chalets along the way. Overnight in Interlaken.

• Day 4: Excursion to the Jungfraujoch. Visit the highest railway station in Europe at 11,300ft (3,454m) with some breathtaking views of the Aletsch glacier, the longest in the Alps and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Overnight in Interlaken.

• Day 5: Excursion to First one of Grindelwald’s ‘house’ mountains. The aerial gondola takes you to the summit (7,112ft / 2,168m) and of the most impressive views of the Swiss Alps. You can also start many easy and level walks from here, which are ideal to explore the alpine world around you on foot and at your own leisure. Overnight in Interlaken.

• Day 6: Board the Golden Pass train for the journey in the 1st class panorama carriage from Interlaken to Montreux. Do not miss the great views of Lake Geneva and its terraced vineyards. Overnight in Montreux

• Day 7: In the morning board the Chocolate train and enjoy coffee and a croissant en route to Gruyere. Once there you will visit one of the many cheese factories in the area. Afterwards take the train to Broc and visit the Nestle/Cailler chocolate factory and attend a chocolate tasting. Overnight in Montreux.

• Day 8: Rail transfer to Zürich or Geneva. Return flight to the UK.

Your holiday price includes: Flights, airport taxes, train transfers and excursions as per programme in 1st class, excursions as per itinerary, Half Fare Card, accommodation in 3* hotels sharing twin/double room, breakfast.

Accommodation

3* Hotels – 7 nights – bed & breakfast – allocated at time of booking

• Lucerne - 3* des Alpes, Waldstaetterhof, Krone, Alpina, Drei Koenige, Weisses Kreuz, NH Hotel or Magic Hotel
• Interlaken - 3* Chalet Oberland, Splendid, Weisses Kreuz, Chalet Swiss, Bernerhof, City, Carlton-Europe or BeauSite
• Montreux - 3* Helvetie

Hotel facilities

• Centrally located
• Easy walking distance to the railway station
• Various amenities

Room facilities

• Shower & WC
• TV & radio
• Telephone

Useful information

• Currency: Swiss Franc
• Language: German and French
• Visa: Not required for British citizens
• Time difference: GMT + 1

Single supplement: £ 100 for 7 nights

Infant: £ 58

Children 2 – 5years sharing parents’ room: £ 164

Children 6 – 11years sharing parents’ room: £ 354

Please note: Departures from the UK only possible on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Payment by credit card: A charge of 2 % will apply when paying by credit card (Diners Card cannot be accepted). No charge will be made for debit cards.

Ticketing information: You will be contacted by the tour operator after making your booking.