Switzerland - Avanti Destinations

Switzerland
GERMANY
Basel
Lake Constance
Zurich
FRANCE
Planning tips for Switzerland:
Bern
TRAVEL
TIMES
• Language: German, French, Italian, Romansh.
• Time Zone: Six hours ahead of US Eastern Standard Time.
• Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF).
• Entry Requirements for US Citizens: Passport is required.
Visa is not required for touristic purposes (max stay
3 months).
Zurich to
Bern
Geneva
Interlaken
Lucerne
Grindelwald
Interlaken
Lausanne
Montreux
Lake Geneva
Engelberg
Geneva to
Chur
Klosters
Davos
Titlis
Ascona
St. Moritz
Locarno
ITALY
Lugano
Zermatt
Matterhorn
Zermatt
AUSTRIA
Lake Lucerne
Jungfraujoch
Schilthorn
Geneva
Mode
Time
Lucerne
Mt. Pilatus
Interlaken
Lucerne
2¾ hrs
GERMANY
3 hrs
Montreux
Paris
Mode
1 hr
2¾ hrs
2 hrs
¾ hr
3¼ hrs
Time
FRANCE
Zurich
1FRANCE
hr
3½ hrs
Basel
Zurich
Engelberg
Pilatus Lucerne
The history, cultures, and majestic beauty of SwitzerlandMt.beckons
travelers.
From crystal-clear lakes to magnificent
Bern
Mt.Titlis
mountains, from cosmopolitan cities to charming medieval towns, allInterlaken
will
fall in love.
Chur
Filisur
St. Moritz
Disentis
Andermatt
Gruyéres
Montreux
Visp
Lake
Zermatt
Geneva Matterhorn
Jungfraujoch
Glacier Express Tour ITALY
Golden Pass Tour
Bern
Montreux
Geneva
ITALY
GERMANY
FRANCE
Lucerne
Lake
Geneva
Lucerne
Bern
Interlaken
Chillon Castle, near Montreux
Lake Lucerne
Mt.Titlis
Jungfraujoch
St. Moritz
Matterhorn
Zermatt
ITALY
Zurich
Lake Geneva
Switzerland offers an amazing variety of cities, culture,
“transportation,
and landscapes. You can easily combine
mountain vistas with lakeside retreats along with the German,
French and Italian languages. There is a wonderful focus on
local food and regional wines that will impress your palate.
Swiss cities are known for their exceptional quality of life which
ensures every visitor has a fabulous and memorable stay.
”
– Linda M., Northern Europe Product Manager
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regional highlights of switzerland
switzerland
Majestic Mountain Experiences
Experience firsthand the inspiring and breathtaking Swiss Alps.
The view from Mt. Schilthorn
Swiss Mountain Peaks
3 nights
Includes
Departs daily
Jan. 10-Apr. 25 &
May 1-Nov. 7
from Interlaken
or Zurich
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1 night Interlaken
Mt. Schilthorn excursion
1 night Engelberg
Mt. Titlis excursion
1 night Zurich
2nd-cl rail travel
Daily breakfast
Tops of Switzerland
4 nights
Includes
Departs daily
from Interlaken
or Lucerne
Three White Peaks
• 2 nights Interlaken
• Jungfrau excursion
• Seat reservation on the
Golden Pass Line
• 2 nights Lucerne
• Mt. Pilatus excursion
• 2nd-cl rail travel
• Daily breakfast
5 nights
Includes
Departs daily*
from Lucerne or
Interlaken
• 2 nights Lucerne
• Engleberg & Mt. Titlis
excursion
• 3 nights Interlaken
• Jungfraujoch excursion
• Glacier 3000 excursion
• 2nd-cl rail travel
• Daily breakfast
4 days/3 nights from $799pp
5 days/4 nights from $855pp
6 days/5 nights from $1,025pp
Upgrades and additional nights available. Can be booked in
reverse order.
Upgrades and additional nights available. Can be booked in
reverse order.
Upgrades and additional nights available. *Tour does not operate
Oct. 31-Nov. 25. Can be booked in reverse order.
Switzerland by Scenic Rail
Take in the striking beauty of the mountains and
valleys from the comfort of panoramic rail cars.
Landwasser Viaduct
Glacier Express Tour
2 nights Includes
Departs daily* from
St. Moritz or Zermatt
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1 night St. Moritz
1 night Zermatt
2nd-cl rail travel
Seat reservation on the Glacier Express
Daily breakfast
Golden Pass Tour
5 nights Includes
Departs daily from
Lucerne or Montreux
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2 nights Lucerne
2 nights Interlaken
Jungfrau excursion
1 night Montreux
2nd-cl rail travel
• Seat reservation on
the Golden Pass Line
• Daily breakfast
3 days/2 nights from $629pp
6 days/5 nights from $1,039pp
Additional rail reservations not included. Winter supplement applicable Dec. 11- May 11. Upgrades and
additional nights available. *Tour does not operate Oct. 29-Dec. 8. Can be booked in reverse order.
Additional rail reservations not included. Upgrades and additional nights available. Can be booked in
reverse order.
For in-depth itineraries and additional travel options, visit our website at www.avantidestinations.com
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switzerland
zurich
Zurich
Recommended Hotels
Includes
Price is per person, double occupancy
Adler 3
Rosengasse 10
This sleek moderate hotel in
the historic center features
a restaurant famous for its
Swiss fondue. 52 rooms.
Hotel du Théâtre 3
Seilergraben 69
At the gateway to Old Town
you will find this charming
and elegant urban design
hotel, only a short walk from
the rail station. 50 rooms.
• 2 nights accommodations
• 24-hour ZurichCARD
• Daily breakfast
Wellenburg Hotel 4
3 Hotels from $395pp | Extra night from $189pp
4 Hotels from $535pp | Extra night from $249pp
5 Hotels from $665pp | Extra night from $315pp
Niederdorfstrasse 10
Uniquely located in the
middle of historic Old Town,
just a 5-minute walk from
the lake and the famous
Bahnhofstrasse. 45 rooms.
Ascot 4
Tessinerplatz 9
Conveniently located in the
central Enge neighborhood
with easy access to the
tram. Rooms feature
espresso machines, flatscreen TVs and free Internet
access. 74 rooms.
Mövenpick Zurich Airport 5
Deluxe hotel offering comfort
and style just 5 minutes
from the airport and 10
minutes from the city center.
AC
333 rooms.
Alden Splügenschloss 5
Splügenstrasse 2
Housed in an exquisite
1800s building, this intimate
hotel retains its original
splendor. 22 rooms.
AC
Schweizerhof 4 , Hotel Glarnischof 4 , Eden du Lac 5 , Marriott 5 and Glockenhof 5
Zurich Extras
Private Hotel Transfers to/from:
Airport or Rail Station .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $229
Private transfer rates are one-way, based on 1-3 passengers per vehicle.
Lucerne Full-day Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75
Learn the history of this lovely town from your tour guide, then
enjoy free time to explore on your own.
Sightseeing in Zurich:
Engleberg Alpine Village Full-day Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Start with a short city tour of Lucerne, then visit Engelberg,
a picturesque village founded by Benedictine monks who are known
for the fabulous cheese they make in their baroque monastery.
Chocolate Side of Zurich Half-day Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Discover the trendy Zurich West neighborhood followed
by a visit for shopping at the Lindt Chocolate Factory. In the summer
season, enjoy a boat excursion on Lake Zurich back to the city.
Mountains, Cheese & Chocolate Full-day Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Departs May-Oct.
Visit the famous Lindt & Sprungli Chocolate Factory and
Appenzeller Cheese Factory, experience the majestic Alps from an
aerial cable car, and stroll the streets of picturesque villages.
Best of Zurich City Tour (2 hrs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
See the main sights, such as the medieval Old Town, Lake Zurich
and the Fraumünster Church with its famous Chagall windows.
Sightseeing from Zurich:
Rhine Falls Tour (3 hrs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Near the German border lies Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest falls.
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Zurich & Surroundings Half-day Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Combine culture and nature! Take in the main sights of Zurich, ride
a cable car and enjoy beautiful views of the Alps, cross Lake Zurich
by ferryboat, then relax as you drive along the Golden Coast.
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Recommended Hotels
Extras
Mt. Pilatus: The Mystic Mountain Full-day Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
See the highlights of scenic central Switzerland. Start with
a short city tour of Lucerne, then head up to Mt. Pilatus for gorgeous
alpine panoramas. Includes lunch.
Tour prices are per person. Private tours also available.
Regional Highlights
Recommended Vacations
switzerland
geneva, basel & montreux
FRANCE
Geneva
Zurich
Mt. Pilatus Lucerne
Bern
Interlaken
Gruyéres
GERMANY
FRANCE
Geneva is a melting pot of cultures.
Lake
Chur
Filisur
St. Moritz
Disentis
Andermatt
Zermatt
Geneva Matterhorn
Jungfraujoch
Glacier Express Tour ITALY
Golden Pass Tour
Lucerne
Jungfraujoch
St. Moritz
• 2 nightsMatterhorn
accommodations
Zermatt
• Daily breakfast
ITALY
3 Hotels from $329pp | Extra night from $165pp
4 Hotels from $515pp | Extra night from $259pp
5 Hotels from $519pp | Extra night from $259pp
Bristol 4
Offering typical alpine décor with modern
comfort, this hotel’s restaurant serves Swiss
specialties. 42 rooms.
AC
Swissôtel Metropole 5
Rue Pradier 10
Family-run hotel, centrally located and walking
distance to the lake. Rooms are comfortably
furnished. 51 rooms.
Basel
This university town on the Rhine
River is loaded with museums
and excellent shopping.
Recommended
Hotels
Includes
• 2 nights accommodations
• Daily breakfast
Price is per person, double occupancy
Rue du Mont Blanc
Traditional hotel combining classical elegance
and spacious comfort, close to the rail station
and the lake. 100 rooms.
AC
Place de la Navigation 2
Strasbourg-Univers Hotel 3
ITALY
Lake Lucerne
Edelweiss Manotel Hotel 3
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Montreux
Geneva
Mt.Titlis
Bern
Interlaken
Price is per person, double occupancy
Lake
Geneva
GERMANY
FRANCE
Includes
GERMANY
Engelberg
Mt.Titlis
Host to many international organizations,
Montreux
Visp
Recommended Hotels
Zurich
Basel
Quai General Guisan 34
Luxury lakefront hotel close to the city center.
Rooms are uniquely decorated, some offering
lake views. 113 rooms.
AC
Montreux
Located on the shores of Lake
Geneva, Montreux hosts the famous
Jazz Festival.
Recommended
Hotels
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Includes
• 2 nights accommodations
• Daily breakfast
Price is per person, double occupancy
4 Hotels from $379pp | Extra night from $189pp
Basel Hotel 4
4 Hotels from $299pp | Extra night from $149pp
Aeschengraben 31 3-4
Contemporary hotel in the city center, within
walking distance of the main shopping area
and rail station. Hotel has many amenities,
including an indoor pool and fitness center.
AC
220 rooms.
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Villa Toscane 4
Rue Du Lac 2-8
Art Nouveau building only a few steps from
Lake Geneva. Rooms are decorated in either a
classic or modern style. 46 rooms.
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switzerland
lucerne & bern
Bern
Lucerne
Meander the covered
The iconic Chapel Bridge and scenic
Swiss Alps are the backdrop of this charming town.
arcades of the medieval
Old Town.
Recommended Hotels
Price is per person, double occupancy
Recommended Hotels
Includes
Price is per person, double occupancy
• 2 nights accommodations
• 24-hour LucerneCard
• Daily breakfast
3 Hotels from $269pp | Extra night from $125pp
4 Hotels from $495pp | Extra night from $229pp
Hotel Des Alpes 3
Montana Art Deco 4
Furrengasse 3
Originally built in the 1740s,
this hotel is located in the
historic Old Town pedestrian
zone. Rooms are furnished
in modern style. 45 rooms.
Hotel Waldstaetterhof 3
Adligenswilerstrasse 22
Located on the hillside with
classic Art Deco-style rooms
and unique views across the
lake, town and mountains.
AC
62 rooms.
Hotel Des Balances 4
Beim Bahnhof 4
Opposite the rail station and
close to Old Town, this hotel
has a superb location. Rooms
furnished in traditional style.
79 rooms.
Metzgerrainle 7
In the heart of Old Town,
this hotel has a historical
façade and a modern
interior. Lovely waterfront
terrace. 56 rooms.
Romantik Hotel Wilden Mann 4
Bahnhofstrasse 30
Hotel Flora 4 , Grand
National 5 and Palace 5 ,
plus sightseeing in and from
Lucerne
Charming and historic 1500s
hotel in a prime Old Town
location. 50 rooms.
Includes
• 2 nights accommodations
• Daily breakfast
3 Hotels from $249pp
Extra night from $129pp
4 Hotels from $449pp
Extra night from $229pp
Kreuz 3
Zeughausgasse 41
Centrally located with views
of Old Town and the Alps,
this hotel features modern
décor. 163 rooms.
Allegro Hotel 4
Kornhausstrasse 3
City center hotel situated in
a lovely park setting. Mix of
traditional and trendy décor.
156 rooms.
AC
Biking the
Bernese Alps
Excitement awaits on your
mountain biking adventure!
Hiking Lake Lucerne
Pass through alpine meadows and steep cliffs
as you hike around Lake Lucerne.
2 nights Includes
Departs daily Jun. 1-Oct. 15
from Lucerne
• 1 night Seelisberg
• 1 night Flüelen
• Welcome packet
2 nights
Includes
• Luggage transfer
• Daily breakfast
Departs daily
from Bern
3 days/2 nights from $445pp
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Restaurant
Bar
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1 night Lüderenalp
1 night Willisau
Bike rental & helmet
Welcome packet
Luggage transfer
Daily breakfast
3 days/2 nights from $629pp
Pool
Beach Access
Parking
Elevator
Family Friendly AC Air-Conditioning
Romance Property
switzerland
interlaken, zermatt & st. moritz
GERMANY
FRANCE
Interlaken
Lucerne
Jungfraujoch
surrounded by lakes and mountains.
St. Moritz
Matterhorn
Zermatt
ITALY
Recommended Hotels
Includes
Price is per person, double occupancy
Hotel Beausite 3
Mt.Titlis
Bern
Interlaken
In the heart of the Alps, Interlaken is
Lake Lucerne
• 2 nights accommodations
• 1 fondue dinner
• Daily breakfast
Krebs 4
Seestrasse 16
Ideally located in the
historical part of town, this
hotel offers an elegant yet
cozy atmosphere. 39 rooms.
3 Hotels from $249pp | Extra night from $99pp
4 Hotels from $385pp | Extra night from $169pp
5 Hotels from $635pp | Extra night from $289pp
Bahnhofstrasse 4
In the center of town close
to the west rail station.
Enjoy Swiss specialties
served on the hotel’s
terrace. 44 rooms.
Grand Hotel Victoria-Jungfrau 5
Hoheweg 41
One of the great classic
resorts of Europe, featuring a
Victorian façade and a chic,
modern interior. 216 rooms.
AC
Bernerhof Hotel 3 , City Hotel Oberland 3 , Royal St. George 4 and Linder Beau Rivage 5
Mountain Escapes:
Zermatt & St. Moritz
Escape to picturesque villages, such as world-famous ski
town St. Moritz and Zermatt, home to the Matterhorn.
The Matterhorn
Recommended Hotels
Price is per person, double occupancy
Butterfly 3
Includes
• 2 nights accommodations
• Daily breakfast
- Zermatt
Enjoy scenic views from your balcony at
this comfortable hotel in the center of town.
61 rooms.
Hotel Mirabeau 4
- Zermatt
Modern chalet-style hotel located 200 yards
from the rail station. Offers great views and a
superb spa. 42 rooms.
3 Hotels from $299pp | Extra night from $149pp
4 Hotels from $445pp | Extra night from $225pp
Laudinella 3
- St. Moritz
Situated on a quiet street only a 3-minute
walk from the lifts, this hotel has a bar with
fireplace. 170 rooms.
Schweizerhof 4
- St. Moritz
Situated in the heart of town, only a 3-minute
walk from the Cantarella cable car. Excellent
views. 82 rooms.
For in-depth itineraries and additional travel options, visit our website at www.avantidestinations.com
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