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8 Day Glorious Switzerland
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Take a once-in-a-lifetime trip across Switzerland!
Breathe in the Alpine air of Zermatt and relax in luxury by lakeside Lucerne during this 8-day tour across Switzerland. In the shadow of the mighty Matterhorn, the car-free ski resort of Zermatt is breathtaking, rivalled only by the chic, fashion-forward surrounds of St. Moritz in the Grison Alps. In Lucerne, explore nearby Stanserhorn by cable car and keep an eye out for marmots at the top. A celebratory dinner at a Lucerne restaurant at the foot of Mount Stanserhorn offers glorious views over Lake Lucerne and concludes your sojourn across Switzerland.
*14 nights in the same stateroom: + $100pp (double occupancy)
*14 nights in the same stateroom: +$200pp (single occupancy)
*There are only a limited amount of staterooms available on each sailing where moving is not going to be necessary.
Included In Your Tour
- Handpicked 4 & 5 star Hotels in Great Locations
- 'Business Class' Style Coaches with Extended Legroom
- Superior Dining in Top Rated Restaurants
- Inside Access, Insightful Encounters and Insight Choice Experiences
- Daily Breakfasts & Many Relaxed Morning Starts after 9am
- Local Disovery Led by Local Experts
- 24/7 Personal Service-Knowledgeable Travel Director & Expert Driver
- Porterage, Plus Tips and Gratuities at Hotel and Restaurants, is Included
- Taxes
Priority Access
» Priority check-in
» Priority access to specialty restaurant reservations
» Priority line at the Guest Services desk
» Priority line at the Shore Excursions desk
» Priority access to tenders ashore in select ports
» Priority disembarkation
Premium Dining
» Expanded 24-hour room service breakfast menu
» Pinnacle Class ships: Private dining venue for breakfast and dinner with an expanded menu
» All other ships: Priority seating in the Dining Room for breakfast and dinner with an expanded menu
Exclusive Amenities
» Complimentary stateroom upgrade
» Dedicated concierge service
» Welcome glass of sparkling wine on embarkation day
» Premium bathrobes
» Club Orange keycard
» Exclusive Club Orange tote bag (one per stateroom)
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Chapel Bridge
Chapel Bridge is the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe. It is unique in containing a number of interior paintings dating back to the 17th century, although many of them were destroyed along with a larger part of the centuries-old bridge in a 1993 fire.
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Vaduz Castle
Vaduz Castle is the palace and official residence of the Prince of Liechtenstein. While you are not able to tour the inside, the walk to the castle is spectacular with views of the town.
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Lake Geneva
As the largest body of water in Switzerland, Lake Geneva is a scenic mountain lake situated alongside the city and empties into the Rhone River.
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Day 1 | Geneva
Prepare yourself for the majesty of Switzerland's snow-capped mountains, glaciers, sparkling lakes, flower-filled meadows and rich, green valleys. Meet your Travel Director and travel companions for a short stroll to your dinner. The evening is full of Swiss delight, as you enjoy the cozy decor while being served typical Swiss specialties including cheese fondue.
Day 2 | Montreux, Chillon and the Matterhorn Village of Zermatt
Start your day with highlights of Geneva, the City of Gardens. See the Jet d’Eau and Floral Clock. Then relax and enjoy the enchanting scenery as you continue to the charming town of Montreux. Situated at the foot of the Alps and boasting beautiful lakeside walks, enjoy free time to explore this pretty town. On the western bay of Lake Geneva, join your host at Chillon Castle for a special tour of the former home to the Dukes of Savoy, immortalized by Lord Byron's 'Prisoner of Chillon'. Keep a lookout for where the writer is rumored to have left his mark. Continue through the Rhone Valley, where high summer temperatures support vines and other fruits. The final stage of your journey is by cogwheel train to the traffic-free Alpine resort of Zermatt. During your orientation with your Travel Director, feast your eyes on the distinctive triangular silhouette of the Matterhorn. At night, enjoy a stroll in the fresh mountain air to your chosen restaurant for your Dine-Around evening.
Day 3 | Free Time in Zermatt
Zermatt in the summertime offers many leisure possibilities: try swimming, hiking, or spend a whole day relaxing in the fresh Alpine surroundings.
Optional ($) Experiecne: Klein Matterhorn Excursion
Day 4 | Lugano
Descend to Täsch and rejoin the coach. Follow in Napoleon's footsteps as you ascend the Simplon Pass, taking in magnificent views over the Alps from the 2,000 m (6,562 ft) summit. Continue along the gentle shores of Lake Maggiore.
Optional ($) Experiences: Isola Bella Island, Cruise and Cook
Day 5 | Grison Alps to St. Moritz
Head north into the high mountain country of the Grison Alps today. Ascend the San Bernardino and Julier Passes to arrive in the sparkling Engadine Valley, known for its invigorating climate characterized by clear skies and its high-altitude location in the Alps. Upon arrival in the cosmopolitan resort of St. Moritz, your Travel Director will provide a brief orientation, showcasing the spa quarter and the brilliantly sparkling glacial lake. Afterwards, you'll have time to explore further on your own or perhaps embark on a train journey over the Bernina Pass.
Optional ($) Experiecne: Rail Journey Over The Bernina Pass
Day 6 | Scenic Train Ride, Liechtenstein and Lucerne
Start the day with a scenic train ride along part of the route of the Glacier Express, through unforgettable scenes of ice-capped mountains, stone-built villages and lush meadows. At Chur, reboard your coach and travel along the valley of the Upper Rhine to spend some time in Vaduz, the tiny capital of the Principality of Liechtenstein, where you explore the area around the castle. Continue to Lucerne alongside the dramatic Walensee and Lake Zürich. On arrival, see the sorrowful sculpture of the wounded lion, commemorating the brave Swiss Guards who died defending King Louis XVI during the French Revolution. Your Travel Director will also show you the Jesuit Church and the Chapel Bridge.
Optional ($) Experiences: Lake Lucerne Cruise, Secret Switzerland, Swiss Evening
Day 7 | The Summit of Mount Stanserhorn
Commence the day with a morning stroll along lakeside promenades or shopping for fine watches while enjoying the scenery. Explore Mount Stanserhorn on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, as an open-top cable car powered by solar panels takes you up the summit. Walk along beautiful scenic pathways, keeping an eye out for marmots and other native animals, with the chance to hear a conservation talk by a Swiss ranger, to learn about local wildlife and flora. Celebrate new friends and enjoy dinner in a restaurant at the foot of Mount Stanserhorn.
Optional ($) Experience: Carriages & Countryside
Day 8 | Leave Lucerne for Zürich
Your journey comes to an end after breakfast.
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