DAY 1 | FLIGHT TO ROYALTY - TOUR - FERRY
Meeting at the airport <MAKEDONIA>, meeting with our escort, who has made this trip many times and knows the places, the local traditions and the mentality of the inhabitants. Check-in and direct flight to the most industrialized city of the country, Basel. Basel is located at the point known as the Triangle, right on the border with France and Germany. Its point of reference is the Rhine River, which originates in the southeastern Swiss Alps and continues its journey north to the Netherlands, where it flows into the North Sea after a 1320 km course. Among the most important sights are the red Markplatz town hall with its allegorical figures, and the cathedral which reaches a height of 67 metres marking the religious centre of the city. We then follow the cobbled street which leads us to the balcony of the Rhine, where we will enjoy the view. Finally, we depart for Switzerland's largest city, Zurich, located in the north of Switzerland, where the Limmat River divides the city in half. It is the financial capital of Switzerland and the economic headquarters of many international companies. Arrival and transfer to our hotel. In the evening we recommend you to visit the Niederdorf area, where the evening is bustling with life.
DAY 2 | RHINE FALLS - SAFEHAUSEN ZÜRICH - TOUR
Breakfast and immediately afterwards we depart for the Rhine Falls, called Ranfals. They are the largest in volume of water in Europe. We will be impressed by the stunning scenery. Then we depart for the town of Safhausen. Here we will admire the old town, which is filled with Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque buildings. We will see the Town Hall, St. John's Church, the Knight's House. We return to Zurich and start our tour of Switzerland's largest city, Zurich, located in the north of Switzerland, where the Limmat River dominates. It is the economic capital of Switzerland, where we will have time to tour its most important attractions. First stop on our walk will be the Fraumeinster Cathedral, which was built in the 13th century. Its interior decoration is a tribute to Marc Chagall, thanks to his elaborate stained glass windows. Our next point of interest is St Peter's Church. Next, we will admire the Town Hall, which is adorned on its façade by elaborate friezes and the marble gate with its gilded decoration. We will continue our walk and see the neo-Baroque opera house on the lake shore, completed in 1891 by the Viennese architects Hermann Helmer and Ferdinand Fellner. Today it is one of the city's main cultural venues, hosting important and numerous productions. The Opera House is the first in Europe to have electric lighting. Free time in the city's rich market.
DAY 3 | ZURICH - ST. MORITZ - ALPINE TRAIN (OPTIONAL)
After breakfast we propose a full day excursion to the world famous St. Moritz ski resort which is built at an altitude of 1580m with picturesque chalets and luxury hotels for a high standard winter holiday. After a wonderful drive we arrive in Chur. We will take the Alpine express train towards the famous St. Moritz ski resort. The route is mind-blowing, through forests, lakes and glaciers. A journey of about two and a half hours, full of contrasts, that will be unforgettable. Free time to enjoy the natural beauty. Late afternoon return to Zurich. In the evening we recommend you to visit the most commercial street of the city, the Banhofstrasse with its department stores (such as "Jelmoli"), the headquarters of the banks, the Clock Museum and the footprints of famous movie stars. When shopping, don't forget to buy chocolates, as Switzerland is famous for their production. For the evening, we suggest you walk around the old town and taste Swiss cheeses and traditional flavours.
DAY 4 | BEARNE - INTERLAGEN - ZURICH
Breakfast and departure for the jewel of Switzerland, with its unique architecture, Bern. Arrival and start the tour, where we will see the river Aar surrounding the city, the city's trademark - the Zytglogge Tower, where we will be impressed by its impressive height and its unique arched gate. This tower also houses the city's famous astronomical clock, which was built in the 15th century and includes moving figures at the change of time. We will cross the historic medieval old town, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983, and the Kramgasse, the city's most central street, essentially the continuation of the Marktgasse, which is traditionally the commercial centre of Bern. This picturesque cobbled street, full of people, with its impressive buildings and arcades of shops gave us the feeling and atmosphere of a medieval city. Time free and we join together for Interlagen, in the "heart" of the country. Interlaken owes its name to the Augustinian monastery founded in the area in the 12th century and named Interlaken, i.e. between the lakes Brient and Tun. The imposing and always snow-covered mountain range of Jungfrau and the river Aare that runs through the town makes it an idyllic location and will impress us. In the afternoon return to Zurich. In the evening we suggest you to visit the most commercial street of the city, the Banhofstrasse with its department stores (such as "Jelmoli"), the headquarters of the banks, the Clock Museum and the footprints of famous movie stars. When shopping, don't forget to buy chocolates, as Switzerland is famous for their production.
DAY 5 | ZURICH - RETURN FLIGHT
Breakfast and prepare for departure. Transfer to the airport to take the return flight. Arrival in our city with the best impressions.
Note: On departure 18/12 the flight is to Memmingen and does not include a tour of Basel.
All departures: 18, 22, 26 & 30/12
All hotel options: Ibis Zurich City West, Radisson Zurich Airport, Dorint Zurich Airport.
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