Best Views in Switzerland
3 days / unescorted
Lucerne - Interlaken
This tour is about unbeatable views and easy access to mountaintops. Starting off in Lucerne with an excursion to the 'Queen of the Mountains' - Mount Rigi the tour continues over the Brünig Pass to Interlaken. Here a visit to the 'James Bond mountain' - the Schilthorn concludes this exciting short rail trip to Switzerland.
Key facts
- Beautiful lakeside Lucerne
- Cogwheel train and beautiful views on Mount Rigi
- Golden Pass Panoramic Route
- Cable car ride to Schilthorn
Programme
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Arrival and Mount Rigi
Flight from the UK to Zürich and rail transfer to Lucerne. After check-in start your journey to Mount Rigi by train and cogwheel train to the summit. From here you have a 360 degrees panoramic view of mountains and lakes reaching as far as Germany and France. There are also easy winter hiking paths, sledging and restaurants with sun terraces. Overnight in Lucerne. |
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Transfer by rail to Interlaken
Either enjoy your excursion to Mount Rigi if not done on the day before or continue on the Golden Pass route over the Brünig Pass to Interlaken. Overnight in Interlaken. |
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Schilthorn and Departure
Follow in the footstep of James Bond and visit the Schilthorn. Only a short train and bus ride away from Interlaken you take the cable car to the top where you enjoy - in our opinion - one of the best views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains. On a clear day one can see as far as the Black Forrest in Germany! Alternatively enjoy the multimedia show with extracts of the Bond Movie 'On her Majesty's Secret Service' which was filmed on the Schilthorn or take a meal in the revolving panoramic restaurant. In the afternoon train 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.
- Lucerne: Waldstätterhof, Krone, Drei Könige, Weisses Kreuz, Des Alpes, Alpina, NH Hotel or Magic Hotel
- Interlaken: City Hotel Oberland, Splendid, Weisses Kreuz, Chalet Swiss, Bernerhof, Carlton Europe Hotel or Beau Site
Room facilities
- All rooms with shower or bath
- WC
- TV
- Radio
- Telephone
Validity: 05 December 2009 - 31 March 2010
Price:
- From £ 409 per adult sharing twin/double room
- Single room supplement £33 for 2 nights
- Child prices on request
- Subject to availability at the time of booking
Price includes:
Flights, airport taxes, carbon offset contribution (see
climate care), train transfers and excursions as per programme in 2nd class, Half Fare Card, accommodation in 3* hotels sharing twin/double room & breakfast.
Optional Extras:
- Upgrade to 1st class: £ 35 per adult
- Upgrade to 4* accommodation: £ 49 per person for 2 nights (Single room on request)
- Add extra nights at any of the resorts
- Add on a ski break at the beginning or end
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.
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