Grand Tour of Switzerland (6020) - 2013

8 days from Zürich to Zürich


Grand Tour of Switzerland
Lake Maggiore
Lake Maggiore
Lucerne, Switzerland at night
Isola Bella
Lucerne, Switzerland
Lake Maggiore
Enjoy the beautiful scenery while visiting Berne, Switzerland
Lake Maggiore
Visit the iconic Matterhorn in the heart of the Swiss Alps
Lake Maggiore
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Optional Excursions

The following list of optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These optional excursions might or might not be available. Whether it's a special dinner, a local show or a special behind-the-scenes glimpse into an historical site, optional excursions are a wonderful way to enrich your vacation even further. Plus, they give you flexibility. We include the must-see sites and experiences, and we also understand that people take interest in different activities and may want to craft a more personal vacation by hand-picking optional excursions that appeal to them.

Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, days of operation, group interests, and general feasibility for your vacation. The approximate value listed gives you a good, general idea of what you can expect to pay but may vary once you are on your vacation. Some information provided might be in a foreign currency; you can use our online currency converter for exchange rate information.

Boat Trip to Isola Bella
Lake Maggiore is the second largest lake in Italy and the largest lake of the Canton of Ticino, Switzerland with a mild climate both in summer and winter producing Mediterranean vegetation. Embark on a boat in Baveno and after cruising past the Isola Pescatori you sail on to Isola Bella, which is the most famous of the Borromean Islands. Once a small fishing village it was transformed and is now famous for the Palazzo and its gardens. You will have a guided visit of this Borromeo family home, which offers visitors an elegant setting and contains priceless works of art. After the visit of the Palace there will be time to wander around the stunning gardens which form an extraordinary flowering monument laid out over a series of ornate and overlapping terraces. There is a classical example of a 17th century "Italian garden" with many rare and exotic plants. Rejoin the boat and sail to Stresa where upon disembarkation you will travel back to the overnight hotel by coach.
Approximate value: €28 EUR per person


Lake Cruise & Dinner
Join a boat trip on the Gulf of Lugano, passing Grandia, Campione d'Italia , an italian enclave with its famous Casino. Then proceed to a typical "grotto" restaurant on the lake side where you can taste some specialities of the Ticinese cuisine whilst enjoying a spectacular view of illuminated Lugano by Night.
Approximate value: €60 EUR per person


Gornergrat
Europe's highest mountain railway takes you to the Gornergrat (10,132 feet) in 40 minutes. The incomparable panoramic views embrace some of Switzerland's loftiest peaks, including the world-famous Matterhorn. Once the Gornergrat is reached you can have an incomparable panoramic view set against a forest of larches and firs.
Approximate value: €65 EUR per person


Dinner & Swiss Folklore
Contrary to belief, not all Swiss can yodel or blow the alp horn, but those you will see are real experts. At the Stadtkeller Restaurant, located in the old town of Lucerne, they will entertain you with merry melodies on the accordion and traditional dances whilst you enjoy a delicious meal and sample the Swiss Cheese Fondue.
Approximate value: €65 EUR per person


Mount Stanserhorn
A trip up the Stanserhorn mountain for breathtaking views is an experience not to be missed. The Mt. Stanserhorn Railway is a combination of an old-time funicular, which has romantic 100-year-old carriages (1893) with fringed curtains. Part of the ascent is by the new "global first" cable car ( a doubledecker cable car with an open top). Once on the summit of Mount Stanserhorn you will have an enchanting view of the Alpine Chains and a view of 10 swiss lakes. There is a sun terrace with a faboulous panorama and a relaxation area.
Approximate value: €57 EUR per person


Scenic Lake Cruise
An hour's guided cruise on the most beautiful lake in Switzerland gives you an introduction to this lovely city from a completely different aspect. With its many bays, it offers superb panoramas of the surrounding landscape. The cruise is operated on a comfortable private covered boat and a commentary will be given by one of the crew staff who will explain the history of all the enchanting villages and you will learn some interesting stories of the Swiss History.
Approximate value: €25 EUR per person


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