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- Tour Broc's Maison Cailler factory with its irresistible scent of freshly-made chocolates In the small medieval village of Gruyeres enjoy a lunch of bubbling cheese fondue Visit 13th century Chillon Castle with its unending maze of courtyards and halls filled with priceless art Travel on Europe's highest open-air cogwheel railway surrounded by wondrous picture-postcard views Leisure time in the glitzy mountain resort of Zermatt dominated by the mythical Matterhorn Journey across the iconic Simplon Pass with its staggering vistas of the Swiss and Italian Alps In Lugano, a private cruise on the pristine lake coupled with a traditional Swiss-Italian dinner From chic St. Moritz, a carriage ride into the enchanting Roseq Valley known for its rich flora and fauna Travel on the astonishing Glacier Express, one of the world's most spectacular train rides Stand before roaring Staubbach Waterfalls in the Lauterbrunnen Valley, a nature-lovers paradise In Brienz, view the village's 18th-century wooden chalets, sculptures and unique Woodcarving Museum Visit Lucerne's inspirational Lion Monument, covered Chapel Bridge and Spreuer Bridge Tour Sonnenberg Bunker and its subterranean building with medical and control offices †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
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- Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed Flights New York-Geneva, Zurich-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 10 nights First Class accommodations
- 2 nights Lausanne 2 nights Zermatt 1 night Lugano 1 night St. Moritz 2 nights Wengen or Interlaken 2 nights Lucerne Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† Glacier Express train: St. Moritz-Andermatt 17 meals: 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 6 dinners Coffee and tea with all meals Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned vehicles Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary Active itinerary with unique cultural features
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