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Welcome to Spain! Upon arriving at the airport, we will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Check the information boards in the hotel reception area for details of the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers. Overnight stay in Barcelona.
In the morning we will enjoy the city tour of Barcelona, open to the Mediterranean Sea, famous for Gaudi and its modernist architecture, for its promenades and memories of the Universal Exhibitions and Olympics that took place there. Barcelona is considered one of the most beautiful and interesting European cities. In the evening we will leave Barcelona towards the north of Catalonia. Before the accommodation in the hotel we will have a walk through GIRONA, contemplating its historic center of a great beauty, highlighting its colorful houses, the old Jewish quarter and the cathedral. Overnight stay in Gerona.
We leave for France, crossing Provence. We will make a stop in ARLES, a small world heritage city where we will remember Van Gogh, and can see Roman theatre and small Romanesque churches. Time for a stroll and lunch. We carry on and include admission to CARRIERES DE LUMIERE, an impressive show of art, image and sound underground, in former quarries. CHAMBERY, arrival and accommodation in the charming capital of Savoy, a medieval city with a beautiful old town and a great castle.
Note: When due to the influx of public it is not possible to obtain tickets for the Carrieres de Lumiere show, as an alternative there will be a transfer provided to the Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard.
Overnight stay in Chambery, France.
We travel to Switzerland. GENEVA, arrival. With our guide we will go to the Palace of Nations (the headquarters of the United Nations in Europe) to the pretty English Garden with its clock made of flowers and we can admire the “Jet d´Eau”, the tallest fountain in Europe. We go on to the picturesque walled village of GRUYERES, known worldwide for its cheese. Free time to stroll and have lunch. Nearby there are several of the main chocolate factories in Switzerland (NESTLE amongst them), and we will visit the Cailler chocolate factory, with a tasting included!
After this we go on to CHILLON CASTLE, built in the waters of the lake. Entrance included to this fantastic medieval castle. We will continue travelling through smaller roads amidst bucolic mountain landscapes and very picturesque wooden villages.- Arrival in LEYSIN, a beautiful little holiday village with spectacular views of the Rhone plain and Mont Blanc, known for its winter sports resort or its hiking possibilities. Dinner included. Overnight stay in Leysin, Switzerland.
Today´s stage has beautiful high mountain scenery. Don´t forget your winter clothes, we climb to one of the most spectacular spots in Switzerland, where you can see ice and snow all year round. We include the cable car ride up to GLACIER 3000, where you can walk on the suspended bridge in the gap between two mountain peaks, enter the Ice Cathedral or ¨play¨ in the Fun Park. We will make a stop in INTERLAKEN to have lunch. Among very picturesque lakes we continue to LUCERNE, one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. Continue to ZURICH, where there is time for a stroll downtown before going to the hotel.
Note: Occasionally, for major weather reasons such as rain or strong winds, the cable car to Glacier 3000 may not operate.
Overnight stay in Zurich.
After breakfast, end of our services.
Zurich is the capital city of Switzerland. It is located in the central part of the country, on the northern shores of Lake Zurich, which adds to the city's picturesque surroundings. The city's geographical location makes it a hub for business, culture, and tourism in Switzerland. The city offers a unique blend of natural beauty, culinary delights, Museums, exhibitions, nightlife, and shopping, making it a popular destination for travelers exploring Switzerland.
The city boasts a vibrant arts scene, with numerous museums, galleries, and theaters, along with being one of the most competitive and economically powerful cities globally. With its narrow winding streets and well-preserved medieval buildings, Zurich is known for its high-end shopping streets, including Bahnhofstrasse, one of the world's most exclusive shopping avenues. Tourists visit Zurich to shop for luxury goods, Swiss watches, and boutique fashion items.
Zurich is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, with the Swiss Alps nearby, offering opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, and snowboarding. The shores of Lake Zurich provide a serene backdrop for the city. The city is also known for its wide variety of culinary experiences, with many gourmet restaurants serving traditional Swiss cuisine as well as international dishes. Swiss cheese, chocolate, and fondue are popular delicacies for tourists to try.
Things To Do In Zurich
1. Uetliberg - Uetliberg is a picturesque mountain range on the Swiss Plateau of Zurich that starts from the northern part of Albis. The mountain is 2850 feet high and hence offers spectacular views of Zurich, the alps mountain and Zurich lake from the top point.
2. Swiss National Museum - The Swiss National Museum is one of the oldest and most famous historical museums in Switzerland showcasing Swiss history in six permanent exhibitions and a few temporary ones. It houses collections on Swiss culture and a study centre.
3. Old Town Zurich - The Old Town is the oldest part of the city of Zurich. It is located in Kreis 1, the first district, and is home to some of the best shopping brands, and cultural vibrance. It is the best place to enjoy, eat, relax, and shop. It is also known for its nightlife
4. Lake Zurich - Situated in the southeastern part of Zurich, Lake Zurich is a picturesque lake known for its crystal clear water. A rejuvenating experience, it offers tranquillity in the lap of nature as it is surrounded by snowy mountains in the background and rocking waves.
5. Zurich Opera House - The Zurich Opera House was constructed in 1891 and has been the national venue for theatre, opera, and ballet ever since. It is located on the Sechseläutenplatz and has a seating capacity of 1,100 people and hosts various performances and shows.
6. Bahnhofstrasse - Experience retail therapy and gourmet indulgence at one of the world’s most renowned boulevards, Bahnhofstrasse, in Zurich city centre. The street represents elegance, luxury, gastronomy, and tourism, making it a popular tourist hub for visitors.
7. St. Peters Church - The oldest parish church in Zurich, St. Peter's Church stands today with much of its 9th and 10th-century construction still intact. Stepping into St. Peter's Church in the old town, The church houses the largest clock face in Europe.
8. Chinese Garden Zurich - Situated in Zurichhorn, the Chinese Garden was a gift to Zurich from the Chinese town of Kunming. The stunning garden has elements of Chinese architecture, along with a pond, small islands, pavilions, and much more. Visitors will also spot an intricately designed palace inside the Chinese Garden vicinity.
9. Lindenhof - A green oasis in the old part of Zurich, Lindenhof is a square located at the hill of the same name. It has an automobile-free area and is surrounded by nature. It is famous for its amazing views of the river Limmat from a public park uphill.
10. Burkliplatz - Burkliplatz is a square that fits everything from a boat dock, an art area, a lakeside park, and a marketplace in a single space. Very much a lively place with a flea market and serene waters of Lake Zurich, you experience the best of both worlds at this spot.
11. Adliswil Felsenegg Cable Car - The Adliswil Felsenegg Cable Car is the only aerial cable car in Zurich with sightseeing points from Adliswil in Sihl Valley to Felsenegg Hill. Situated 800 m above sea level, the only public cable car providing a tour across Lake Zurich in five minutes gives a thrilling experience.
12. Paradeplatz - Paradeplatz is a key square found on the trolley streets of Bahnhofstrasse and is one of Switzerland's most expensive real estate streets. Home to the biggest Swiss banks, Suisse and UBS, Paradeplatz is close to the Limmat river with the modernist buildings all around.
13. Rhine Falls - Rhine Falls, the largest waterfall in Europe, stands near Schaffhausen in northern Switzerland, delighting visitors with its picturesque views and volume of water. The Rhine Falls provides a majestic spectacle as the water plunges from a height of 23 meters amid vineyards and quaint farming lands.
Must Know Before You Travel to Zurich
Weather: -1 - 5°C
Ideal duration: 2-3 days
Best Time: May to September
The best time to visit Zurich is from March to May and September to November(15°C to 25°C). The weather is milder, and you'll find fewer crowds compared to the summer months. Springtime in Zurich brings blooming flowers, making it a beautiful and colorful season. Autumn allows you to witness the changing foliage in the surrounding areas and enjoy outdoor activities. In Zurich, December to February(-2 °C to 7°C) offers beautiful Christmas markets, holiday decorations, and the chance to experience a traditional Swiss winter. It is the time to visit the nearby Swiss Alps for skiing and snowboarding. Temperatures can drop below freezing, so make sure to dress warmly.
Summer (June to August) is the peak tourist season in Zurich. The weather is pleasant, and the city comes alive with outdoor events, festivals, and concerts. One can enjoy activities like swimming in Lake Zurich, hiking in the nearby mountains, and taking boat trips.
Welcome to Spain! Upon arriving at the airport, we will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Check the information boards in the hotel reception area for details of the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers. Overnight stay in Barcelona.
In the morning we will enjoy the city tour of Barcelona, open to the Mediterranean Sea, famous for Gaudi and its modernist architecture, for its promenades and memories of the Universal Exhibitions and Olympics that took place there. Barcelona is considered one of the most beautiful and interesting European cities. In the evening we will leave Barcelona towards the north of Catalonia. Before the accommodation in the hotel we will have a walk through GIRONA, contemplating its historic center of a great beauty, highlighting its colorful houses, the old Jewish quarter and the cathedral. Overnight stay in Gerona.
We leave for France, crossing Provence. We will make a stop in ARLES, a small world heritage city where we will remember Van Gogh, and can see Roman theatre and small Romanesque churches. Time for a stroll and lunch. We carry on and include admission to CARRIERES DE LUMIERE, an impressive show of art, image and sound underground, in former quarries. CHAMBERY, arrival and accommodation in the charming capital of Savoy, a medieval city with a beautiful old town and a great castle.
Note: When due to the influx of public it is not possible to obtain tickets for the Carrieres de Lumiere show, as an alternative there will be a transfer provided to the Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard.
Overnight stay in Chambery, France.
We travel to Switzerland. GENEVA, arrival. With our guide we will go to the Palace of Nations (the headquarters of the United Nations in Europe) to the pretty English Garden with its clock made of flowers and we can admire the “Jet d´Eau”, the tallest fountain in Europe. We go on to the picturesque walled village of GRUYERES, known worldwide for its cheese. Free time to stroll and have lunch. Nearby there are several of the main chocolate factories in Switzerland (NESTLE amongst them), and we will visit the Cailler chocolate factory, with a tasting included!
After this we go on to CHILLON CASTLE, built in the waters of the lake. Entrance included to this fantastic medieval castle. We will continue travelling through smaller roads amidst bucolic mountain landscapes and very picturesque wooden villages.- Arrival in LEYSIN, a beautiful little holiday village with spectacular views of the Rhone plain and Mont Blanc, known for its winter sports resort or its hiking possibilities. Dinner included. Overnight stay in Leysin, Switzerland.
Today´s stage has beautiful high mountain scenery. Don´t forget your winter clothes, we climb to one of the most spectacular spots in Switzerland, where you can see ice and snow all year round. We include the cable car ride up to GLACIER 3000, where you can walk on the suspended bridge in the gap between two mountain peaks, enter the Ice Cathedral or ¨play¨ in the Fun Park. We will make a stop in INTERLAKEN to have lunch. Among very picturesque lakes we continue to LUCERNE, one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. Continue to ZURICH, where there is time for a stroll downtown before going to the hotel.
Note: Occasionally, for major weather reasons such as rain or strong winds, the cable car to Glacier 3000 may not operate.
Overnight stay in Zurich.
After breakfast, end of our services.
Zurich is the capital city of Switzerland. It is located in the central part of the country, on the northern shores of Lake Zurich, which adds to the city's picturesque surroundings. The city's geographical location makes it a hub for business, culture, and tourism in Switzerland. The city offers a unique blend of natural beauty, culinary delights, Museums, exhibitions, nightlife, and shopping, making it a popular destination for travelers exploring Switzerland.
The city boasts a vibrant arts scene, with numerous museums, galleries, and theaters, along with being one of the most competitive and economically powerful cities globally. With its narrow winding streets and well-preserved medieval buildings, Zurich is known for its high-end shopping streets, including Bahnhofstrasse, one of the world's most exclusive shopping avenues. Tourists visit Zurich to shop for luxury goods, Swiss watches, and boutique fashion items.
Zurich is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, with the Swiss Alps nearby, offering opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, and snowboarding. The shores of Lake Zurich provide a serene backdrop for the city. The city is also known for its wide variety of culinary experiences, with many gourmet restaurants serving traditional Swiss cuisine as well as international dishes. Swiss cheese, chocolate, and fondue are popular delicacies for tourists to try.
Things To Do In Zurich
1. Uetliberg - Uetliberg is a picturesque mountain range on the Swiss Plateau of Zurich that starts from the northern part of Albis. The mountain is 2850 feet high and hence offers spectacular views of Zurich, the alps mountain and Zurich lake from the top point.
2. Swiss National Museum - The Swiss National Museum is one of the oldest and most famous historical museums in Switzerland showcasing Swiss history in six permanent exhibitions and a few temporary ones. It houses collections on Swiss culture and a study centre.
3. Old Town Zurich - The Old Town is the oldest part of the city of Zurich. It is located in Kreis 1, the first district, and is home to some of the best shopping brands, and cultural vibrance. It is the best place to enjoy, eat, relax, and shop. It is also known for its nightlife
4. Lake Zurich - Situated in the southeastern part of Zurich, Lake Zurich is a picturesque lake known for its crystal clear water. A rejuvenating experience, it offers tranquillity in the lap of nature as it is surrounded by snowy mountains in the background and rocking waves.
5. Zurich Opera House - The Zurich Opera House was constructed in 1891 and has been the national venue for theatre, opera, and ballet ever since. It is located on the Sechseläutenplatz and has a seating capacity of 1,100 people and hosts various performances and shows.
6. Bahnhofstrasse - Experience retail therapy and gourmet indulgence at one of the world’s most renowned boulevards, Bahnhofstrasse, in Zurich city centre. The street represents elegance, luxury, gastronomy, and tourism, making it a popular tourist hub for visitors.
7. St. Peters Church - The oldest parish church in Zurich, St. Peter's Church stands today with much of its 9th and 10th-century construction still intact. Stepping into St. Peter's Church in the old town, The church houses the largest clock face in Europe.
8. Chinese Garden Zurich - Situated in Zurichhorn, the Chinese Garden was a gift to Zurich from the Chinese town of Kunming. The stunning garden has elements of Chinese architecture, along with a pond, small islands, pavilions, and much more. Visitors will also spot an intricately designed palace inside the Chinese Garden vicinity.
9. Lindenhof - A green oasis in the old part of Zurich, Lindenhof is a square located at the hill of the same name. It has an automobile-free area and is surrounded by nature. It is famous for its amazing views of the river Limmat from a public park uphill.
10. Burkliplatz - Burkliplatz is a square that fits everything from a boat dock, an art area, a lakeside park, and a marketplace in a single space. Very much a lively place with a flea market and serene waters of Lake Zurich, you experience the best of both worlds at this spot.
11. Adliswil Felsenegg Cable Car - The Adliswil Felsenegg Cable Car is the only aerial cable car in Zurich with sightseeing points from Adliswil in Sihl Valley to Felsenegg Hill. Situated 800 m above sea level, the only public cable car providing a tour across Lake Zurich in five minutes gives a thrilling experience.
12. Paradeplatz - Paradeplatz is a key square found on the trolley streets of Bahnhofstrasse and is one of Switzerland's most expensive real estate streets. Home to the biggest Swiss banks, Suisse and UBS, Paradeplatz is close to the Limmat river with the modernist buildings all around.
13. Rhine Falls - Rhine Falls, the largest waterfall in Europe, stands near Schaffhausen in northern Switzerland, delighting visitors with its picturesque views and volume of water. The Rhine Falls provides a majestic spectacle as the water plunges from a height of 23 meters amid vineyards and quaint farming lands.
Must Know Before You Travel to Zurich
Weather: -1 - 5°C
Ideal duration: 2-3 days
Best Time: May to September
The best time to visit Zurich is from March to May and September to November(15°C to 25°C). The weather is milder, and you'll find fewer crowds compared to the summer months. Springtime in Zurich brings blooming flowers, making it a beautiful and colorful season. Autumn allows you to witness the changing foliage in the surrounding areas and enjoy outdoor activities. In Zurich, December to February(-2 °C to 7°C) offers beautiful Christmas markets, holiday decorations, and the chance to experience a traditional Swiss winter. It is the time to visit the nearby Swiss Alps for skiing and snowboarding. Temperatures can drop below freezing, so make sure to dress warmly.
Summer (June to August) is the peak tourist season in Zurich. The weather is pleasant, and the city comes alive with outdoor events, festivals, and concerts. One can enjoy activities like swimming in Lake Zurich, hiking in the nearby mountains, and taking boat trips.
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