4-Star Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps
4-Star Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps
4-Star Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps
9 Days Starting and ending in France
Visiting: France, Hergiswil, Lucerne, Engelberg, Brunnen, Meiringen, Brienz, Interlaken, Grindelwald, Andermatt, Gotthard Pass
Tour operator:
Tour code:
llsa
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
8-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Your base for this wonderful break is the picture-postcard village of Hergiswil, staying at our popular family-run hotel on the banks of Lake Lucerne, one of Europe’s prettiest sights. Surrounded by soaring mountain peaks and lush alpine mountains, you’re sure to feel totally relaxed as you enjoy the views here. Discover the nearby region as we visit beautiful villages and towns, including Lucerne, Brienz and Interlaken, as well as taking in the superb scenery for which Switzerland is renowned along our way.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Northern France.
Location: France
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: No Meals
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to our overnight hotel in northern France.
Day 2 : Continue To Switzerland
Location: Hergiswil
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Seehotel Pilatus
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Continuing south, we travel into Switzerland and arrive at our hotel for six nights in Hergiswil in time for dinner.
Day 3 : Lucerne
Location: Lucerne
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Seehotel Pilatus
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Join us for an included visit to beautiful Lucerne, full of medieval frescoed buildings, charming narrow streets, decorative fountains and numerous pavement cafes. Explore at leisure the city's many attractions, such as the beautiful Chapel Bridge which crosses the lake, the impressive octagonal Water Tower and the quaint Lucerne's Old Town.
Day 4 : Engelberg
Location: Engelberg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Seehotel Pilatus
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy time to relax in your picturesque resort, set amid majestic mountain scenery, which has a range of shops and cafes, as well as pretty gardens to enjoy.
Alternatively, join our optional excursion to discover charming Engelberg. Setting off in the morning, we’ll spend half of the day exploring this popular town. During our time in Engelberg, we’ll also be given the opportunity to take the Titlis Cable Car up to Mount Titlis. (Additional cost, payable locally). The cable cars are the world’s first to be fully revolving, so they’ll offer us with an amazing view of the mountain’s snowy peaks and the scenery below.
Day 5 : Swiss Hidden Gems
Location: Brunnen, Meiringen
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Seehotel Pilatus
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a wonderful excursion today as we travel through 'William Tell Country', exploring the local area for a fantastic day out. See the William Tell monument, then we will go on to enjoy some of the superb scenery, seeing the charming villages of Brunnen and Meiringen along our way.
Day 6 : Brienz, Interlaken And Grindelwald
Location: Brienz, Interlaken, Grindelwald
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Seehotel Pilatus
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We’ll spend a full day taking in the many sights, starting with Brienz. The town is known for its excellent woodcarvings and we’ll be able to purchase hand-carved souvenirs while there.
We’ll journey onwards to Interlaken, where you can stroll through the Japanese garden and admire the amazing mountain views from Hohematte Park. 
From there, we’ll travel by train to Grindelwald, a popular resort with lovely views and lots to see and do. With many short walks available in the town, as well as traditional Swiss-style buildings to admire, we’re sure to have a fantastic time.
Day 7 : Mountain Magic
Location: Andermatt, Gotthard Pass
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Seehotel Pilatus
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A chance to explore Switzerland’s stunning mountain peaks and passes with a day filled with scenic delights. Simply sit back and relax as our comfortable coach takes you through some of the superb surrounding scenery. We will also call at Andermatt and journey along the beautiful San Gotthard Pass.
Day 8 : Back To France
Location: France
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: Breakfast
It is time to leave Switzerland, as we head back northwards into France for our final overnight stay.
Day 9 : Return Home
Location: France
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Porterage at Hotels
What's Not Included
Accommodation
You will stay for six nights at the 4-star Seehotel Pilatus in Hergiswil. The popular Seehotel Pilatus has a great location on the lakeside, excellent leisure facilities and a pleasant relaxing garden with lake views for guests to enjoy. Enjoy the excellent leisure facilities, including large indoor pool, jacuzzi and saunas.
Overnight stays in northern France will be in city-style hotels.
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full. Hand luggage should be stored in the overhead racks aboard the coach.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 6 years or above for UK tours or 8 years or above for European tours
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
You can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expert-trained coach crews, who will be on hand to assist and escort you along the way
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of shearings charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
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At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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