Swiss Escape
Swiss Escape
Swiss Escape
8 Days
Visiting: Zürich, Neuchâtel, Lake Geneva, Bern, Lucerne, Lugano, Europe
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KHAX-2024
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Tour Overview
Your escape to Switzerland begins in the dynamic city of Zurich, where you’ll meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a welcome dinner served at your hotel. Your stay in Zurich includes an orientation of the Old Town. Take a scenic drive to lakeside Neuchâtel with its impressive castle and medieval cathedral, time to stroll along its lake promenade. Lake Geneva, situated at the foot of the Alps, is your spectacular base for 2 nights.Your Swiss Escape includes a visit to the stately capital of Berne. Enjoy a guided tour of the city to see Bear Park, a panoramic view from the Rose Garden, the Old Town’s Clock Tower with its painted figures, and the flowered-adorned fountains. In lovely Lucerne, be captivated by the Lion Monument, dedicated to the fallen Swiss Guards of the French Revolution, as well as the ornate patrician houses of the Old Town. Cross the famous covered Chapel Bridge to Lucerne’s Jesuit church. Drive through the magnificent Swiss Alps via the famous St. Gotthard tunnel to the Italian-speaking area of Switzerland, home to the lakeside town of Lugano. Enjoy a full day to relax or explore this beautiful setting, before a farewell dinner on your last night in Switzerland. The wonderful memories of your Swiss Escape are made all the sweeter by the absence of high-season crowds on your stunning Switzerland escorted vacation.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Zurich,Switzerland
Location: Zürich
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Zurich! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Day 2: Zurich,Neuchâtel,Lake Geneva
Location: Zürich, Neuchâtel, Lake Geneva
Meals Included: Breakfast
ZURICH Orientation walk of the old town includes sights of the Fraumünsterkirche.NEUCHÂTEL Free time en route to Geneva. 174 mi / 280 km
Day 3: Lake Geneva
Location: Lake Geneva
Meals Included: Breakfast
LAKE GENEVA Guided visit to Chillon Castle. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Day 4: Lake Geneva,Berne,Lucerne
Location: Lake Geneva, Bern, Lucerne
Meals Included: Breakfast
BERNE [LF] Guided walking tour includes the Old Town, a stop at Bear Park, and a panoramic view of the city from Rose Garden. Free time for lunch. Free time late afternoon and evening. 155 mi / 250 km
Day 5: Lucerne
Location: Lucerne
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
LUCERNE Walking tour includes the Lion Monument, the Old Town, and Chapel Bridge. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 6: Lucerne,Lugano
Location: Lucerne, Lugano
Meals Included: Breakfast
LUCERNE Scenic drive through the Swiss Alps on the way to Lugano.LUGANO Free time. 112mi/180 km
Day 7: Lugano
Location: Lugano
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
LUGANO Free time this morning and afternoon. Farewell dinner this evening at your hotel.
Day 8: Lugano
Location: Lugano
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (The nearest airport is Milan, Italy.)
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
UNESCO Sites
Old City of Berne
Accommodation
Zurich:Courtyard by Marriott Zurich NorthLake Geneva:Eurotel MontreuxLucerne:AstoriaLugano:De La Paix
Check out our Q&As
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of globus charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
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