SCENIC RAILWAYS 11 days/ 10 nights from $2989* |
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Embark on
a memorable journey aboard three of the most awe-inspiring Swiss Scenic
Trains…arrive in Zurich, a bustling metropolis with a remarkably
quiet and pedestrian-friendly Old Town... travel on to St. Moritz, the
world-famous resort nestled 6000 feet among the Alps on the edge of
a pristine mountain lake…climb aboard the Glacier Express, a 7
and ½ hour adventure which crosses 291 bridges, 91 tunnels and
the 6708-foot-high Oberalp Pass en route to Zermatt…revel in a
bird’s-eye view of dense forests, eternally snow-capped peaks,
rushing streams and centuries-old villages…enjoy hiking, mountain
biking, climbing, or summer skiing in car-free Zermatt, with a panoramic
view of 38 four-thousand-meter peaks... continue on to the breathtaking
beauty of Interlaken, nestled between the lakes of Thun and Brienz…explore
the majestic peaks of the Jungfrau region by hiking, river rafting,
or biking…dine atop Schilthorn in its wonderful revolving restaurant…take
the Golden Pass Line to arrive in the picturesque old town section of
Lucerne, which is car-free and small enough to be seen on foot…stop
in a café overlooking the famous covered bridge, the “Kapellbrucke”…ride
the world’s steepest cogwheel train to the top of Mt. Pilatus
(6,994 ft)… savor an elegant 3-course kunch on board an historic
paddle steamer which plies the blue waters of Lake Lucerne, before continuing
across the St. Gotthard mountain range to Lugano…spend your last
evening getting to know Lugano’s mild Mediterranean climate, Italian
influence, and lush vegetation…in the morning, board the train
to Zurich for your flight home, or follow your heart’s temptation
and head to Italy! |
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Package
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*Price is per person, double occupancy.
Rates subject to availability and change due to trade shows, weekend
or holiday periods, and currency exchange rate. Other hotels may be
substituted at different rates. |
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