Highlights of Switzerland in Winter
5 days / unescorted
Location: Zürich - Interlaken
Combine the quiet and peacefulness of the mountains with the exuberant life of Switzerland's largest city. First stop is Zürich a paradise for shoppers, clubbers and culture fans. After two days of city life transfer to the peaceful, small town of Interlaken with the beautiful backdrop of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains.
Key facts
- Nightlife and shopping
- Cultural Zürich
- Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe
- Snow and ice
Programme
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Arrival
Flight from the UK to Zürich. The included Zürich Card gives you unlimited travel for 72 hours on the extensive public transport system and also entitles you to free admission to over 40 museums and numerous other concessions.
Overnight in Zürich.
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Free day
Explore the charming city which offers not only a quality of life but also the widest choice of shopping, dining and nightlife in Switzerland. Overnight in Zurich.
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Transfer by rail to Interlaken
If you decide to travel via Lucerne you have time to explore this picturesque town before travelling on the Golden Pass Panoramic route over the Brünig Pass on to Interlaken. Overnight in Interlaken.
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Jungfraujoch
Excursion to the Jungfraujoch which is the highest train station in Europe. Impressive views of snow-capped peaks and the Aletsch glacier, the longest in Europe at 22kms. Overnight in Interlaken.
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Departure
Rail transfer to Zürich and flight back to the UK.
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Accommodation description
You will be accommodated in centrally located 3* hotels, within easy walking distance to the railway station and amenities.
Please note: All 3* hotels as mentioned below depending on availability at time of booking.
- Zürich: Montana, Comfort Inn Royal, Rütli, Beau Site
- Interlaken: City Hotel Oberland, Splendid, Weisses Kreuz, Chalet Swiss, Carlton Europe Hotel, Beau Site, Bernerhof
Room facilities
- All rooms with shower or bath
- WC
- TV
- Radio
- Telephone
Validity: 01 November 2009 - 31 March 2010
Price:
- From £ 538 per person sharing twin/double room
- Single room supplement on request
- Child prices on request
- Subject to availability at the time of booking
Price includes:
Flights, airport taxes, carbon offset contricution (see
climate care), train transfers and excursion as per programme in 2nd class, Half Fare Card, 72h Zürich Card, accommodation in 3* hotels sharing twin/double room & breakfast.
Optional Extras:
- Upgrade to 4* accommodation: £ 90 per person for 4 nights (Single room on request)
- Upgrade to 1st class (not applicable to Zürich Card): £ 30 per adult
Payment by credit card:
A charge of 1 % up to a maximum of £ 15 will apply when paying by credit card (Diners Card cannot be accepted). No charge will be made for debit cards.