Swiss Amsterdam Luxury Van Tour

Cities Covered :

• Lausanne                  :   2 Nights
• Bern / Adelboden      :   2 Nights
• Zurich                        :   2 Nights
• Frankfurt                   :   1 Night
• Amsterdam               :   2 Nights

Highlights:

Switzerland:

• Orientation Tour of Montreux & Vevey
• City Tour of Geneva with Guide
• Scenic Golden Pass Train Experience
• Free time at Interlaken
• Lindt Home of Chocolate Tour
• City Tour of Zurich with Guide
• Rhine Falls with Boat Ride
• Mt. Jungfraujoch with Lunch on Top
• Mt. Titlis with Ice Flyer & Lunch on Top
• Orientation Tour of Lucerne
• Lake Lucerne Cruise

Germany:

• City Tour of Heidelberg with Guide
• Panoramic River Cruise in Frankfurt
• Photo Stop at Cologne Cathedral
• Free time for Shopping at Cologne

Amsterdam:

• Visit to Madurodam
• Amsterdam Canal Cruise
• Visit for Cheese & Clog Making Demonstration
• Free Time at Dam Square

Meals:

• 09 Continental Breakfast at Hotels
• 01 Lunch on Top of Mt. Titlis
• 01 Lunch on Top of Mt. Jungfraujoch
• 1 x 500ml Water Bottle Per Day in Van

Day 1:- Arrive Zurich / Geneva Airport. Transfer to Lausanne. Arrive Lausanne. Evening free for leisure.

(No Meals)

Welcome to Switzerland.

Arrive Zurich / Geneva Airport and transfer to Lausanne.

Arrive at hotel in Lausanne and Check in.

Evening free for leisure.

Day 2:- Orientation Tour of Vevey. Visit Charlie Chaplin Statue. City Tour of Montreux & Geneva with Guide.           

(Breakfast)

Today after breakfast, we will spend full day visiting Lake Geneva Region.

Our first stop will be at Vevey. Vevey is one of the “Pearls of the Swiss Riviera”. Its lakeside location with breathtaking views of the Alpine panorama, its extraordinarily mild climate, the vineyards, numerous excursion destinations in the region and proud paddlewheel steamers on the lake characterize this town by Lake Geneva.

Enjoy the Photo Stop at Charlie Chaplin Statue and stroll around the Quai Perdonnet. This is the walkway along the Vevey Lake. It offers a unique view of the Alps and possibally the many swans that live in the area. During the walk you will find the statue of Chaplin and the giant fork sculpture Vevey.

We then continue with Montreux and Geneva City Tour with Guide.

Montreux is a small town that sits on the shore of Lake Geneva, just a stone’s throw away from Château de Chillon.

One of the best things to do in Montreux, if you are a Queen fan, is to snap a selfie with the statue of Freddie Mercury. And later some free time to Walk along the lakeside promenade.

Later, we will proceed for Geneva City Tour.

Photo stop at multiple United Nations Agencies buildings, get a panoramic peek at the Alpsand shop for chocolate and Swiss Army knives. Visit the City’s famed Jet d’Eau, and stroll through centuries-old buildings in Geneva’s history-filled Old City.

Experience the photostop at Broken Chair Sculpture Situated in the Place des Nations. It is the symbol of Geneva’s dedication to peace and freedom. Made entirely of wood (12 meters high) is a tribute to the victims of anti-personnel mines. Our next stop will be at Chambesy. We will enjoy the view from a beautiful high point in the commune of Pregny-Chambesy. It will allow us to appreciate the Alps including the majestic Mont Blanc as well as Lake Geneva from its western shore. Perfect spot for beautiful photos.

In the evening we will visit Victorinox Flagship Store Geneve. We will have the opportunity to purchase a customized original Swiss Army Knife or a beautiful Swiss watch. What better souvenir of your trip to Switzerland? On the beautiful Rue de Marché, we will visit one of the few Victorinox flagship stores in the world. The iconic Swiss brand is 138 years old and its history is unique.

Transfer back to Lausanne.

Day 3:- Scenic Golden Pass Express Train Experience. Free time at Interlaken.

(Breakfast) 

Today after Breakfast, checkout from hotel and proceed to Montreux Train Station.

Arrive Montreux Train Station and board Golden Pass Express Train.

Direct connection from Montreux to Interlaken Ost. From Montreux to Interlaken, enjoy an unforgettable experience. The dream of the pioneers comes true.

Take on board the Golden Pass Express and take part in an exceptional 3h15 journey from the Vaud Riviera to the majestic peaks of the Bernese Alps via the Pays-d’Enhaut.

A journey without change between Interlaken, Gstaad and Montreux, awaited for more than 100 years. Unique technology with variable-gauge bogies.

Enjoy 3h15m of scenic train and arrive Interlaken.

Arrive Interlaken and enjoy free time to explore on your own.

Proceed to Bern / Adelboden.

Arrive at hotel and Check in.

Day 4:- Full Day Trip to Mt. Jungfraujoch by Eiger Express Tricable Car and Train.

(Breakfast & Lunch)

After breakfast at hotel, proceed for full day excursion to Mt. Jungfraujoch.

From Grindelwald Terminal to the Jungfraujoch in 45 minutes. Take the new Eiger Express Tricable gondola from Grindelwald Terminal to the Eiger Glaciar and from there continue to Europe’s highest railway station on the Jungfrau Railway.

Highlights:

• Spectacular ride in the brand new Eiger Express cabin from Grindelwald
• Ride on the Jungfrau Railway through the north face of the Eiger to Europe’s highest railway station on the Jungfraujoch
• Unforgettable experience on the roof of Europe – 3454 m above sea level
• Outstanding shopping experience in the Grindelwald Terminal – in the middle of the Alps
• Lunch on top at Jungfraujoch
• Post Lunch Visit Ice palace with Ice sculptures & Sphinx Terrace
• Transfer back to hotel

Day 5:- Lindt Home of Chocolate Tour. City Tour of Zurich with Guide. Rhine Falls Boat Ride.

(Breakfast)

After breakfast at hotel, checkout and transfer to Zurich.

Arrive Zurich and proceed to the most awaited excursion – Lindt Home of Chocolate Tour.

Welcome to Switzerland’s largest chocolate museum.

Experience the interactive world of chocolate for young and old. Visit our Lindt Home of Chocolate, where the biggest Lindt Chocolate Shop (500 m2) and the spectacular Lindt chocolate fountain are waiting for you, as well as an interactive chocolate tour all about the Swiss cultural heritage of chocolate. Dive into the world of chocolate and experience something really special.

Continue with City Tour of Zurich with Guide.

This tour covers Photo Stop at Zurich Opera House, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology ETH, Zurich University, Kunsthaus and Old Town.

After orientation tour, we will visit Rhine Falls.

We will continue to Schaffhausen for visit of Rhine Falls along with an amazing Boat ride. The 150 meters wide and 23 meters high waterfall is a form of mass tourism, and still its natural beauty is overwhelming and for sure worth your time.

In the evening, back to Zurich.

Arrive at hotel and Check in.

Day 6:- Mt. Titlis with Ice flyer, Orientation Tour of Lucerne. Lake Lucerne Cruise.

(Breakfast, Lunch)

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Engelberg.

Start your day with Full Day Excursion to Mt. Titlis with Ice Flyer.

Titlis is a mountain of the Uri Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Obwalden and Berne. It is the highest summit of the range north of the Susten Pass, between the Bernese Oberland and Central Switzerland.

Climb aboard a Rotair, a rotating cable car that affords panoramic Alpine vistas, and ascend to a dizzying height of 10,623 feet (3, 238 meters). Take in 360-degree views and then disembark at Mt. Titlis’ snowy summit. Enjoy some free time to visit the magical Ice Palace and ride the Ice Flyer in order to get closer to frozen crevices. Soar down a snow slide in Glacier Park and summon your courage to walk over Europe’s highest suspension bridge, the Titlis Cliff Walk.

Lunch on top at Mt. Titlis.

Later today, return back to Lucerne for Orientation tour witnessing the beautiful lakeside view. The tour will cover your visit to The Chapel Bridge, Water Tower, The Lion Monument, & Jesuit Church.

Your tour ends with Lake Lucerne Cruise.

Day 7:- Depart Zurich / Arrive Heidelberg. City Tour of Heidelberg with Guide. Depart Heidelberg / Arrive Frankfurt. Evening Panoramic River Cruise.

(Breakfast)

After Breakfast, checkout from your hotel in Swiss and proceed to Germany.

Arrive Heidelberg and proceed for City Tour of Heidelberg with Guide.

Wander through the medieval town center to find the Old Bridge, the Karlstor, and the Church of the Holy Spirit. Admire the Haus zum Ritter (Knight’s house) with its magnificent Renaissance façade.

Enjoy an unobstructed view of the spectacular Heidelberg Castle. Then, visit the grounds of Heidelberg Palace and admire its beauty up close by having photo stop.

After city tour, transfer to Frankfurt.

Arrive Frankfurt in the evening and proceed to Panoramic River Cruise.

If you’re interested in seeing the Frankfurt skyline and the surrounding area from a completely different perspective, you may do so from one of the modern excursion boats on the River Main.

This panoramic cruise takes you past the skyline to the West Harbour or the Gerbermuhle, with a detour to Frankfurt’s East Harbour. The cruise is a truly impressive experience, especially in the evening.

Cruise the River Main and see Frankfurt’s towering skyline from the water.

Sailing towards Griesheim, see the urban areas of Frankfurt towards the Western harbor. Here you have a wonderful view of the skyscrapers of Frankfurts Financial Center or you can enjoy the museums along the embankment.

The ship will turn around before the Griesheim lock. Get panoramic views of Frankfurt’s Financial Center, stop off at the renovated Gerbermuhle and learn about Goethe.

After river cruise, transfer to the hotel.

Arrive at hotel and Check-in.

Day 8:- Depart Frankfurt / Arrive Cologne. Visit Cologne Cathedral. Depart Cologne / Arrive Amsterdam.

(Breakfast)

After breakfast at hotel, checkout & transfer to Cologne.

You will be having a photo stop at the Cologne Cathedral. It is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Cologne, Germany which is known as the seat of the Archbishop of Cologne and of the administration of the Archdiocese of Cologne. It is a renowned monument of German Catholicism and Gothic architecture and was declared a World Heritage Site in the year 1996. The Cathedral is Germany’s most visited landmark, attracting an average of 20,000 people a day and currently the tallest twin-spired church at 157 m (515 ft.) tall.

Free time for Shopping at High Street in Cologne. You can shop from a vast variety of branded clothing / accessories at a bargain price.

Depart Cologne and proceed to Netherlands.

Arrive Amsterdam and transfer to the hotel.

Arrive at Hotel and Check-in.

Day 9:- Visit to Madurodam. Cheese & Clog Factory. Amsterdam Canal Cruise.

(Breakfast)

After Breakfast at Hotel you will be taken for your visit to Madurodam.

It’s a miniature world of Amsterdam where you will find the exact replicas of special buildings and objects on a scale of 1:25.

Proceed to visit Cheese & Clog Factory. You will get to see how Danish Cheese & footwear is made right in front of your eyes. Later we will proceed for Amsterdam Canal Cruise. Hop on the cruise and experience Amsterdam’s magic from its world famous canals.

Free time at Dam Square.

Day 10:- Depart Amsterdam. Transfer to Amsterdam Airport.

(Breakfast)

After Breakfast, checkout from hotel and transfer to Amsterdam Airport.

Tour ends with all of those wonderful memories and souvenirs gathered from Europe Holidays.