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Your holiday w Welcome to Ziirich Welcome to the sophisticated Swiss city of Zurich - a flawless blend of fascinating heritage and modern spirit. Meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for an orientation in the afternoon. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Reception in this beautiful lakeside setting, (WR) Hotel: Hyatt Place Airport Journey to Lake Geneva We leave the bright lights of Ziirich behind and stop in Bern with its Old Town, admiring its medieval streets, ornate fountains and arcaded walkways. Stop for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at an inclusive café. journeying to Lake Geneva, we arrive in the resort town of Montreux, set against the pristine backdrop of snow-covered peaks and vineyards. After lunch, consider joining an Optional Experience to cruise Lake Geneva, including a visit to the Charlie Chaplin museum in his former estate, Manoir de Ban. (B, ¢) Hotel: Eurotel Onwards to Chillon Castle and Zermatt This morning, we visit Chillon Castle, immortalised by Lord Byron's ‘Prisoner of Chillon’. For nearly four centuries, this water fortress was the residence of the Counts of Savoy and an important stop for traders. Our next stop is the Lavaux region, a charming wine village above Lake Geneva, where welll Connect With Locals over lunch at our Be My Guest experience. Continue your journey to the resort town of Zermatt, set against the backdrop of the snow-capped Matterhorn. (B, BMG,@) Hotel: Mirabeau Wine tasting with views of Lake Geneva and the Alps. Enjoy loc s with a Swiss family on t intages and chee family wine farm. Learn more at rafalgar.com. Zermatt Your Way Spend a full free day soaking up Zermatt's crisp mountain air and panoramic vistas Relax in beautiful surroundings or consider an Optional Experience to the Klein Matterhorn for the most spectacular mountain views. (B) Venture to the Italian Lake Maggiore Departing Switzerland, we travel to the lakeside town of Baveno on Italy's Lake Maggiore. Spend the rest of the day indulging in the laid-back lakeside atmosphere or consider joining an Optional Experience to Isola Bella, one of the lake's Borromean islands, with its palazzo and exquisite gardens. (B) Hotel: Simplon @ Connect With Locals £\, WR Welcome Reception L B Breakfast D Stays With Stories Lunch Dinner 5 DivelntoCulture RD Regional Dinner FD Farewell Dinner Off to Alpine St. Moritz We travel through the scenic Italian countryside to the fortified town of Tirano. Here, we will board the famous Bernina Express train and wind our way through scenic landscapes en route to the stylish resort town of St. Moritz. This evening, enjoy dinner with your fellow travellers. (B, D) Hote eine Victoria 7 Journey to Lakeside Lucerne journeying through lush green landscapes, past Lake Ziirich, we arrive in lakeside Lucerne. Pay tribute to the brave Swiss Guards, who lost their lives defending King Louis XVI at the Lion Monument, and cross the iconic wooden Chapel Bridge before strolling past the city’s colourful facades. Consider joining a cruise on the tranquil lake waters and then ride the world's first double deck ‘CabriO' cable car to the top of Mount Stanserhorn, (B) Hotel: Grand Europe Admire Scenic Brienz and Interlaken We travel to Interlaken at the heart of Switzerland, which lies in the shadow of the Jungfrau Mountain. Stopping in the village of Brienz en route, welll Dive Into Culture and gain insights into the centuries-old tradition of wood carving for which this village is so famous. Spend some time on your own and enjoy superb views of the peaks of the Bernese Oberland. This evening, we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with our fellow travellers and Travel Director toasting the highlights of Switzerland we've enjoyed along the way. (B, FD, 5") 9 Homeward Bound As our journey through the Best of Switzerland comes to an end, we bid our newfound friends a fond farewell. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers. (B) Basel Tattoo Embrace a bit of pomp and circumstance at the world's second largest open-air Tattoo show in Basel. Watch a international military bands, popular musicians, traditional folk dancers and tattoo formations wow spectators during rousing performances that will get your feet tapping Selected departures will replace the Brienz and Interlaken Excursion on day 8, with a trip to the Basel Tattoo, MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® BMG Be My Guest Your holiday planner See below for a selection of departure dates. ‘Speak to your Travel Agent or search ‘Best of ‘Switzerland’ on trafalgar.com for all available departures and pricing. 2023 Apr Ol 08 15 22 Jul 01 _08® 15® 22 2 29 May 06 13 20 27 Aug 05 12 19 26 Jun 03 10 17 24 Sep 02 09 16 23 2024 Mar 30 Jul 06* 13® 20 27 Apr 06 13 20 27 Aug 03 10 17 24 May 04 11 18 25 31 Jun 01 08 15 22 Sep 07 14 21 29 @ Basel Tattoo: We've included Tattoo tickets during these dates, See Basel Tattoo panel for further details Deals & discounts For Today's Best Travel Deals and year-round offers including past guest offers, group booking discounts for 9+ guests, multi-trip savings and more visit trafalgar.com/deals @ see what happens on trip: #TTBestOfSwitzerland Trip code: SWBO 133 $ A Fs 3 = & Pa 2 FS 3 3 3 F Fy Es 8 A Fe = 5 rs 5G rl 3 H GF is 2 Py E z 5 re
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