GREATER SWITZERLAND Appenzell – Lucerne – Lugano – Bernina Express – Pontresina – Glacier Express – Zermatt – Matterhorn Glacier Paradise – Montreux – GoldenPass Line – Mürren – Schilthorn – Berne
Description
1st day: Zürich Airport/Train Station - Appenzell Arrive Zürich Airport, Proceed by train to Appenzell. Appenzell is the cultural and economic center of the smallest canton in Switzerland – Appenzell Innerrhoden. Famous places and a must visit includes the Museum Appenzell. 2nd day: Appenzell Travel by the punctual Swiss Train to Wasserauen and further up to Ebenalp by a Cablecar. Visit the Wildkirchli Caves and the natural Alpine garden with a variety of alpine flowers and grass. One can also visit Alpine Guest House Aescher and enjoy some truly alpine cuisines before returning back to Appenzell. 3rd day: Lucerne Travel by the Swiss Federal Railways to the beautiful city of Lucerne(Luzern). Enjoy cruise on Lake Luzern and visit some famous spots in the city like the Chapel Bridge, Lion monument and the old town. 4th day: Lucerne Suggested excursion to Mt. Stanserhorn with world's first open air Cable car - Cabrio. 5th day: Lucerne – Gotthard Panorama Express - Lugano Travel by Gotthard Panorama Express route to Lugano. This journey is a combination of a boat and train route. Visit San Salvatore for a spectacular view of the city of Lugano and the Lake Lugano. 6th day: Lugano – Bernina Express - Pontresina Travel by Panoramic Bernina Express route to Pontresina in Upper Engadin. This journey is a combination of coach and train travel. 7th day: Pontresina – Horse Carriage Ride to Val Rosegg - Pontresina Enjoy a 3-4 hour roundtrip excursion by a Horse Drawn Carriage to Val Rosegg. Enjoy optional lunch at a mountain hut restaurant at Val Rosegg before returning back to Pontresina 8th day: St.Moritz – Glacier Express - Zermatt Travel by the famous Glacier Express Panoramic train to Zermatt. The 1st class Swiss Travel Pass/Ticket holders can optionally reserve Excellence Class of this train. 9th day: Zermatt Visit Gornergrat by a cogwheel train. Experience the spectacular views of Matterhorn and the nearby snow covered peaks. Optionally one can go on a full day hike to Charles Kuonen suspension bridge. 10th day: Zermatt - Montreux Travel by train to the city of Montreux. Visit Chillon Castle. Optionally enjoy Lavaux Express in the vineyards of Lavaux Valley and enjoy wine tasting. 11th day: Montreux – GoldenPass Express – Interlaken - Mürren Travel by the GoldenPass Express Panoramic train to Interlaken and further by regional train to Lauterbrunnen. Proceed by the funicular to the beautiful alpine village of Mürren. 12th day: Mürren – Schilthorn Piz Gloria Explore Mürren and the nearby hikes. In the afternoon proceed to the excursion of Schilthorn-James Bond mountain. 13th day: Mürren Explore Lauterbrunnen valley for its majestic falls including Staubbach and optional Trümmelbach water falls. 14th day: Mürren - Berne Proceed by train to the capital city of Bern (Berne). Explore at your own or ask for a guided walking tour of the city. 15th day: Berne - Zürich Airport Travel by train to Zürich Airport for your onward flight.
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