Day 1 (Saturday) – Zurich
Arrival in Zurich. Leisure time.
Day 2 (Sunday) – Zurich – Setin am Rhein – Rhine Falls
Departure to Stein am Rhein. Trip to Stein am Rhein (medieval town on the border with Germany), halt at the Rhine Falls – the largest waterfall in Europe (tickets to the waterfalls are included in the tour price). There is a town of Schaffhausen on the left bank of Rhine, which was formed by the waterfall and is visible from the coast of the river.
Additional trip to the Principality of Liechtenstein with the opportunity to try the local wine. Excursion to a place of pilgrimage for the whole of Europe – a monastery in the town of Einsiedeln, where the “Black Madonna” is situated. We will visit the masterpiece of Baroque architecture (the church of the 15th century) and will be able to drink the healing water. Leisure time in the evening*.
Day 3 (Monday) – Zurich – Lucerne – Interlaken
Walk tour through Lucerne. Optional: a visit to the Ice Garden and a mirror maze.
Departure to Interlaken. Walk through Interlaken. The possibility of buying souvenirs and watches in the “”Kirchhofer” shop with a discounts up to 15%. Hotel accommodation. Leisure time in the evening.
Day 4 (Tuesday) – Interlaken – Jungfraujoch – Interlaken
Free day. Optional excursion to the mountains (in summer and winter; at your request) or optional excursion to Basel (in winter and summer; at your request).
Day 5 (Wednesday) – Interlaken – Bern – Gruyeres – Montreux
Departure to Bern. Tour to the historic center of Bern (includes a visit of the Bear Pit, the Clock Tower, government buildings, arcades of the old city and etc). Moving to Gruyeres. The opportunity to try the local national dish – fondue and buy fresh Swiss cheese. Additional trip to the chocolate factory in Brock. Transfer to Montreux. Hotel accommodation. Leisure time*
Day 6 (Thursday) – Montreux
Recreation at the resort.
Or: optional excursion to France – Annecy and Ivoire (with Russian-speaking guide; in the summer) or to Annecy, Chamonix , Mont Blanc (in the winter)
Or a trip from Montreux to the thermal center in Lavey-Les-Bains (entrance fee is included in the price of the program).
Day 7 (Friday) – Montreux – Vevey – Lausanne – Geneva – Leukerbad
Additional trip through Swiss Riviera. Visiting Chillon Castle (entrance tickets to the Castle of Chillon are included in the tour price). Moving to Vevey where Charlie Chaplin lived and was buried. Moving to Lausanne.Short stop at the picturesque waterfront city of Lausanne, near the Museum of the Olympic Movement and the Olympic Park. On arrival in the city of Geneva you will get a city tour to the region where international organizations are concentrated, to Geneva fountain, Flower Clock, Rose Garden, the old town and Reformation Wall. Leisure time*. Bathing in the thermal baths.
Day 8 (Saturday) – Leukerbad
Leukerbad is a typical Alpine Swiss resort known for its thermal baths and recreational facilities. The first thermal baths date back to 1500 AD. 3.9 million liters of healing water (at 51° C) flows through the private and public baths of the resort daily. For the fans of water treatments there are 22 indoor and outdoor thermal pools at the spa. The resort is open year round and presents a rare combination of opportunities for a varied and relaxing stay.
Day 9 (Sunday) – Leukerbad
Breakfast at the hotel. Independent transfer by train (or bus) to the airport of Geneva.
Tickets (if by train) will be distributed by the guide on the spot; the guide will also explain the route. If you will use the bus to get to the airport, departure time (the same for all) will be assigned by the guide the day before(you can walk in Geneva not wasting your leisure time).
The price of the program is AZN 1800 per person based on double occupancy.
The price includes:
* Accommodation in four-star hotels ( breakfasts provided; in Leukerbad the ratings of the hotel may vary between three-star and four-star). Hotels’ ratings declared in the program are determined by the Association of Swiss Hotels. Complaints about the quality of hotels are not accepted. You can book another hotel of higher rating for surcharge. Sightseeing part of the program will be surely preserved.
* Transfers during excursions (by cozy buses)
The price does not include:
* Airfare
* Visa expenses
* Tickets for public transport, taxis and other vehicles on the route Hotel – Center – Hotel
** During the spare time tourists are getting out of/to the hotel on their own.
** Children up to 5 years are not allowed to participate on excursions and tours.
