Overview
Itinerary
Welcome to Switzerland. Be met on arrival and transfer to your hotel.
Later, meet your fellow travellers at a welcome reception. Stay: Zurich Marriott Hotel
Signature Experiences:
- In Basel, delight in a leckerli cookie workshop. Originating in Basel, these traditional Swiss cookies were created by local spice merchants in the 1400s, and are now a popular treat and the pride of Basel. After learning how to bake like the locals do, indulge in sampling these chewy, nutty cookies flavoured with spices.
This morning, enjoy a guided tour of Basel.
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. Set out on an orientation tour of Montreux and discover the magical Christmas markets. Stay Two Nights: Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, in a guaranteed Lake View Room (B/D)
Call into the lakeside town of Vevey before a visit to Chaplin'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 Chaplin's life. You will also visit the museum'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. (B)
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 you'll enter the magnificent cave that houses more than 3,000 cheese varieties, which of course is followed by a tasting.
Later, 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. Stay Three Nights: Romantik Hotel Schweizerhof Grindelwald (B/D)
Signature Experiences:
- Make the most of the fairy-tale winter setting with a private reception at the Glacier Bar.
We've set aside a full day for you to explore more of this Swiss resort village at your leisure. (B)
After breakfast, travel to Lucerne and explore this picturesque lakeside town.
This evening enjoy dinner at a traditional fondue restaurant. Stay Two Nights: Lucerne, Art Deco Hotel Montana (B/D)
Today enjoy a magical Christmas walking tour. On your tour, hear about the seasonal traditions of Lucerne while wandering the many stalls of Lucerne's Christmas markets. You'll be sure to feel the magic of the festive spirit come alive. (B)
Today you will travel to 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 into how wine and other fresh produce was cultivated here over 1,000 years ago. Enjoy a light traditional lunch and later journey to the ski resort town of St Moritz. Stay Two Nights: Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains (B/L/D)
Enjoy a day at leisure today. You may like to explore St Moritz or relax at your luxurious hotel and savour a spa treatment (own expense). (B/D)
Travel to the Lindt Home of Chocolate for a guided tour. Return to Zurich and browse the enchanting Christmas markets.
This evening, a farewell dinner awaits. Stay: Zürich Marriott Hotel (B/D)
Be transferred to the airport for your flight home. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Enjoy a leckerli cookie workshop in Basel
- Enjoy a private reception at the Glacier Bar at the top of Jungfraujoch
- Ride on the famous Golden Pass Express in first class
- Visit Christmas markets in Zurich, Basel, Vevey, Montreux and Lucerne
- Experiences in 12 destinations
- The services of expert tour director
- Transfers, porterage and gratuities
- 20 included meals over the course of your trip.
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Perhaps extend your journey, refer to tour codes EUMCCH27 & EUMCRCH27. Enquire for details.
- Prices are for land/rail only. Flights not included unless specified
Brochure
APT Europe (2024)
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