Switzerland and Italian lakes

Day 1

Zurich

Arrival to Zurich airport. Meet and greet with your private guide/driver and check-in to the hotel. Free time to explore one of the Switzerland´s most beautiful cities – Zurich. Overnight in Zurich.

Day 2

Zurich – Bern

We start the day with a sightseeing tour of the main attractions of Zurich. Walk down the Bahnhofstrasse, one of the world’s most sophisticated shopping streets, visit St Peter’s Church with its world’s largest clock face, Zurich Opera House and the charming Old Town. We will also visit Lake Zurich where you can go on a boat cruise, bathe, do some sports activities like windsurfing or waterskiing or enjoy in one of the many restaurants aorund the lake which offer the best regional and seasonal specialties. In the evening drive to Berne for an overnight.

Day 3

Bern – Geneva

In the morning we will go on a tour of the Swiss capital. The Old City of Berne covers buildings dating from a variety of periods, include 15th-century arcades and 16th-century fountains and is today part of UNESCO World Heritage. Admire the Parliament Building, the Käfigturm (Prison Tower) and the famous Zytglogge (Clock Tower) – the oldest gate to the city of Bern from the 13th century. In the afternoon we continue towards Geneva for an overnight.

Day 4

Geneva – Stresa

After breakfast we will go on a walking tour of Geneva to see some of its main attractions like Flower Clock, Geneva Fountain (Jet d’Eau), a water feature that propels water to a height of 140 meters and the Old Town. Continue to Lake Geneva, widely considered Europe’s most beautiful lake up to Montreux to visit of the romantic Chateau de Chillon. In the afternoon we continue with our Switzerland and Italian lakes tour with drive Stresa in North Italy for an overnight.

Day 5

Stresa – Borromean Islands – Stresa

From the beautiful Stresa town we visit lake Maggiore and Borromean Islands. The three islands lie in a wide gulf surrounded by mountains and take their name from the aristocratic Borromean family. Explore the stunning palace and its gardens on Isola Bella, fascinating simplicity on Isola dei Pescatori and exotic atmosphere of the lush Isola Madre. Overnight in Stresa.

Day 6

Stresa – Lake Como, Bellagio

We continue to another amazing lake, Lake Como, a popular resort since the days of the Roman Empire. It is known for its natural beauty, elegant old villas and the scenic towns surrounding the lake. One of them is Bellagio, charming old town with century-old buildings, stone lanes and picturesque cobbled stairways. Overnight in Bellagio.

Day 7

Lake Como – Lugano – Locarno

In the morning we return to Switzerland, to Lugano. Its beauty and gorgeous setting make it a popular holiday resorts. Wander through the lakeside parks and promenade, explore Lugano’s old town or take a boat ride to discover the diversity of the region. In the evening we drive to Locarno for an overnight.

Day 8

Locarno – Interlaken

First we explore Locarno, located on the northern shore of Lago Maggiore. The heart of the city is the Piazza Grande, well-known for its annual film festival. The most notable sight in Locarno is the pilgrimage church of Madonna del Sasso from where you can enjoy an extraordinary view of the city, the lake and the mountains. The tour than takes us to Interlaken, another resort town with amazing views of the mountains such as Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Overnight in Interlaken.

Day 9

Interlaken – Jungfraujoch – Lucerne

Day trip from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch. In the morning we board a cogwheel train up the Jungfraujoch pass, admire the beautiful panoramas of Swiss countryside and arrive at Europe’s highest railway station, known as the ‘Top of Europe’. From the top we can enjoy magnificent panoramas of snow-capped Alpine and visit Europe’s largest glacier and Ice Palace, a cave located within a glacie. In the afternoon, journey back to Interlaken and head forward to Lucerne for an overnight.

Day 10

Lucerne – Zurich

Enjoy Lucerne, set at the lakeside with an impressive mountainous panorama and known for its well-preserved medieval core and elegant historic buildings. The centerpiece of the town is, for sure, Chapel Bridge, one of the oldest, covered wooden bridges in Europe. In the evening we continue to Zurich for an overnight.

Day 11

Zurich departure

Transfer to the Zurich airport and end of services.

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Switzerland and Italian lakes

Switzerland & North Italian lakes

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