Golden Triangle of Switzerland (Independent)
7 Days Independent Rail Tour Lucerne, Lugano & Lausanne

Features and Inclusions

  • Swiss Card Triple L (4 transfers) in 2nd class from/to Swiss border or airport

  • 2 nights in Lucerne, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast

  • 2 nights in Lugano, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast

  • 2 nights in Lausanne, room, bath or shower/WC, breakfast

  • Voucher 20% reduction for entry to Swissminiatur Melide (open daily 3-19-11 through 10-30-11)

  • Any additional tickets for optional excursions to travel by rail, boat, postal-coaches and cable cars can be purchased at 25-50% of the regular fare

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Departures and Prices 2011/2012

Daily departures from 

April 1, 2011 - March 31, 2012

3 * Hotel Rates

Per Person In Twin

$ 893.00

Single Room Supplement

$ 239.00

4 * Hotel Rates

Per Person In Twin

$ 1190.00

Single Room Supplement

$ 284.00

Optional Prices

1st class Rail Supplement

$ 83.00

 

 

 

 

ITINERARY

Day 1 - Lucerne 
Arrival in Lucerne by train from the Swiss border or the airport. Ger the German touch in Lucerne - the hearth of Switzerland. A stunning setting, world-famous sights, exciting modern architecture, endowed museums and much more make Lucerne a thrilling city to visit. Overnight in Lucerne. (O)


Day 2 - Lucerne 
Day at leisure. We recommend the Mount Pilatus golden round trip excursion: from Lucerne you board the boat to Alpnachstad and from there the steepest cogwheel train in the world takes you up to Mount Pilatus at 2132m/7000ft. On the way back you take the cable car/gondola down to Kriens and further by bus back to Lucerne (operating approx. mid May - approx mid Oct). Overnight in Lucerne. (B/O)


Day 3 - Lugano
Rail journey to Lugano in the very south part of Switzerland. Precision and Swiss quality and on the other side Mediterranean charm and style in gastronomy and architecture. These are simple words to describe the beauty of this land of contrast. Overnight in Lugano. (B/O)


Day 4 - Lugano
Get the Italian touch and live the dolce vita all the while experiencing more wonderful moments of f.ex. a boat trip to enchanting places such as the picturesque fisherman village of Gandria or Morcote. Or you might want to explore Swissminiatur in Melide - the open-air miniature park where you will find more than 120 models representing patrician houses, castles, cathedrals and other structures in Switzerland. Overnight in Lugano. (B/O)


Day 5 - Lausanne
Today you take the train from Lugano to Locarno from where the Centovalli Railway takes you to Domodossola in Italy. There you board the train to Brig Switzerland and further to Lausanne. The picturesque city of Lausanne is the second-largest city on Lake Geneva. Since 1914 it is headquarter of the International Olympic Committee. Overnight in Lausanne.  (B/O)

Day 6 - Lausanne
Get the French touch in the land of savoir faire and belle vie. Enjoy the wine of and incredible place - the Lavaux region - landscape of terraced vineyards and World Heritage Site. We suggest a visit of the Olympic Museum. Overnight in Lausanne. (B/O)

Day 7 - Lausanne
Return to Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland on your own. (B/O)

 

Additional nights available on request.


B=Breakfast; D=Dinner; O=Overnight    ritsts

 

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