Switzerland
Sparkling lakes, snow-capped peaks, glistening waterfalls and beautiful vistas of never-ending, green Alpine meadows--Switzerland is the stuff Bollywood’s picture-perfect dreams are made of. With some of the highest standards of living, the Swiss have not only perfected the art of chocolate, cheese and time-keeping, but their vibrant festivals, colourful themed parades, fine churches and cathedrals and some of the most spectacular landscapes, makes them wonderful hosts as well.

To get under the Swiss skin, read Johanna Spyri’s ‘Heidi’, a classic childrens’ story, watch Krzysztof Kieslowski’s ‘Three Colours: Red’, and listen to the yodelling of Appenzeller Echo, a traditional Swiss group.
Holiday Options
Hotels/Packages
Escorted Tours
Rail Travel
Cruises
Sightseeing
Honeymoon
Hotels/Packages

There’s so much to see and experience that it can get quite confusing! To make things easier, here are a host of accommodation options, day tours, excursions and short duration packages that will help you discover hidden treasures and best value deals!

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Escorted Tours

The best and easiest way to see the highlights is on an escorted tour, where all your travel, accommodation and sightseeing arrangements are well taken care of. A knowledgeable local guide brings history and culture to life as you travel in the comfort of your deluxe coach.

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Rail Travel

Trail travel lets you get a taste of local life, besides being convenient, fast and economical. Watch the breathtaking scenery go by, stop at places that take your fancy and travel from city centre to city centre. Rail passes often offer savings on entrance fees to monuments, mountain railway tickets and more.

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Cruises

For sheer luxury and convenience, nothing can beat a cruise holiday. There’s no unpacking and repacking, no hopping from hotel to hotel, no waits at airports. You travel in style in a floating hotel that takes you from one interesting port to another, offers you fine dining and lots of exciting entertainment on board!

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Sightseeing

There’s so many things to do and see that you’ll never have enough time to do them all. Take a look at our recommended sightseeing options, plan your trip around them and enjoy the thrill of discovery!

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  • Geneva
    Chamonix + Mont-Blanc
    • Duration: 9 hours, 35 minutes Overview: This tour takes you to from Geneva to Chamonix in France and to the beautiful and majestic Mont Blanc, by cable car.

      The basic tour consists of a 90 minute drive by motor coach through the picturesque Arve Valley from Geneva to Chamonix (France), one of the most famous mountain villages at the foot of majestic Mont-Blanc (15774 ft above sea level). At the end of the tour you will be dropped off at Gare Routiere-Geneva Bus Terminal, 'Dorciere' Square or Geneva Airport.

      Note: A valid passport or visa is necessary to join this tour. For health reasons, infants and children under 3 years of age should not ascend high altitude mountains. The cost of cable car from Chamonix Mont-Blanc to Aiguille du Midi or rack rail to Montenvers are extra and must be paid for on the spot. Euro 42 for and adult and Euro 34 for a roundtrip journey. The cable car to Aiguille du Midi (3842 m/12604 ft) closed during winter. Please check with us.

  • Geneva City Tour and Boat Cruise
    • Duration: 3 hours Overview: This city tour gives you an insight of the International Organizations District, the Old Town, and even a mini-train ride and a boat cruise on Lake of Geneva.

      Drive through the international part of Geneva to the centre of the world's peacemaking organizations. See the main tourist attractions like the Water Fountain (Jet d'eau) and the wonderful Flower Clock. Then get a taste of Geneva's history with the mini-train Tramway Tour and dig even deeper into the Old Town with your guide on a walking tour.

      Enjoy a one hour boat cruise with commentary, and discover the major attractions of the lake of Geneva: the stone of Niton, the Water Fountain, the Black Harbour, the Diodati House, the UN building, the castle of Bellerive, the Mermaid, and many more interesting sights. For your pleasure, some drinks will be offered to you during the cruise.
  • Lausanne - Montreux – Chillon
    • Duration: 9 hours This tour begins from Geneva with an excursion to Lausanne, followed by a scenic drive, a visit to the Castle of Chillon and a lake cruise.

      Overview: Lausanne, the cultural centre of Switzerland, is a beautiful city built on hills. After an orientation tour, enjoy free time either strolling around the lake shore area or visiting the Olympic Museum (entrance to this is payable on the spot). In the afternoon, drive through the countryside in the Canton of Vaud and along the lake.

      Stop for shopping in Montreux. Visit the Castle of Chillon, one of the most famous monuments of Switzerland on a guided tour. Then board a traditional paddle boat 'Belle Epoque' style for a one-hour cruise on the lake to admire the Castle of Chillon and Vaudois bank, disembarking at Vevey boat pier.
  • Interlaken
    Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe from Interlaken
    • Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes Overview:An unforgettable alpine tour to the majestic world of the Jungfraujoch - the Top of Europe at 3'454 m /11'333 ft. A coach takes you to Lauterbrunnen to board the reserved cogwheel train for a most interesting mountain train trip, via Kleine Scheidegg, at the foot of the famous Eiger North Face to Jungfraujoch - Europe's highest railway station.

      Enjoy the incredible world of eternal snow and ice. Visit the Ice Palace, experience the breathtaking panorama view from the Sphinx Observation Terrace overlooking the Aletsch Glacier (Europe's longest glacier) and the snow-capped peaks of the neighboring countries. The down hill mountain trip takes you to Grindelwald where your coach awaits you.
  • Schilthorn
    • Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes Overview: As the longest aerial cableway in the Alps, the Schilthorn provides the most unimpeded panoramic views of the Alps. Over 200 mountain peaks in a spectacular landscape, the world''s first revolving mountain top restaurant slowly turns and gives you a 360° alpine view. It is on Schilthorn that the James Bond 007 movie ''On Her Majesty''s Secret Service'' was filmed in late 1960's.

      From Interlaken take the train to Lauterbrunnen. The Swiss Railpass are valid for travel from/to Murren. From Mürren you take a cable car to the third section. Soon you reach the spectacular Birg top terminal. Walk straight ahead to the last section. From here it's on to the cable of the gondola all the way to the top.
  • Murren
    • Murren is a marvelous mountain village, public car free, rich in tradition and originally the home of settlers from the Lötschen Valley in the Valais. Perched on a high, sunny terrace facing the famous Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, the village is the highest altitude ski resort in the Bernese Oberland. It nestles at the foot of the Schilthorn. You can admire the "flower valley" which is famous for the unique flora and the two mountain restaurants "Sonnenberg" and "Suppenalp". Other native and folkloric attractions as for example visit to a diary, breakfast at a farm, folklore evening, the traditional village festival and the devilish Inferno Triathlon or run to the Schilthorn, are awaiting you in Mürren.

      You can also visit these peaks on your own if you have a Swiss Pass. Additional charges will apply.
  • Lausanne
    City Tour
    • Duration: 2 hours Overview: Lausanne, city of the young, sportive and cultural spirit, is built on three hills and offers a multitude of museums, monuments and buildings which you can discover during this tour. View the port of Ouchy, with its many parks and lakeshore promenades, and pass by the city centre full of shops, department stores, restaurants and small 'bistros' up to the cathedral, surrounded by the 'Cité'.
  • Lucerne
    A Walk Around Lucerne
    • Duration: 2 hours Overview: Join us for a walk around Lucerne! In the Middle Ages, Lucerne was a city of bridges. The Hof Bridge, constructed around 1250 (demolished 1834), and the Chapel Bridge, built around 1300, formed part of the city fortifications. The Spreuer Bridge served to connect the lower parts of the city. Nowadays the less attractive Reuss Bridge is the oldest river crossing, contributing considerably to the city's development. It was not until the 19th and 20th centuries that five more bridges were added. However, Lucerne is also a city of palaces, churches and squares. You will learn some funny, interesting and true facts about Lucerne's history.
  • Mount Titlis - Glacier Paradise from Lucerne
    • Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes Overview:This tour to the highest viewpoint in Central Switzerland includes a trip on the Rotair gondola. Board a deluxe motor coach to the mountain resort of Engelberg, where you will get onto the aerial cableway for a 45 minute journey from the green valley bottom to the high alpine glacier region at 3020 m/10000 ft. Enjoy a magnificent ride in the world's first ever revolving 'ROTAIR' gondola, which offers a 360 panoramic view of the Alps.

      During 2 hour stay on the mountain visit the Ice Grotto and experience the new 'Ice Flyer', a chair lift ride over the glacier with fantastic views of crevasses and ice falls and enjoy a snow slide on the 'Fun lift' (included in the tour). After the descent to Engelberg board your coach and return to Lucerne at approx. 4 pm.
  • Mount Pilatus from Lucerne
    • Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes Overview: Enjoy a trip 7000 ft. above sea level to the top of Mount Pilatus, known as Dragon Mountain, with a multilingual guide. After a short bus journey to Kriens, board the panoramic gondolas and aerial cableway to Mount Pilatus. From here you will enjoy an unforgettable view of the surrounding mountains and lakes. Descend on the world's steepest cogwheel railway (48% gradient) to Alpnachstad (between May and October only). Then take a boat ride on Lake Lucerne (between May and October only). You will have the service of a local, multilingual guide for the duration of the tour and boat ride (between May and October only) and service of a local guide.

      You can also visit these peaks on your own if you have a Swiss Pass. Additional charges will apply.
  • Lucerne Folklore Tour
    • Duration: 9 hours
      Enjoy Swiss folkore at its best with yodelling, alphorn, cheese fondue and bratwurst!

      Overview: This tour begins with a pleasant ride to the city of Lucerne from ?? After a short panoramic tour of the town, get a taste of traditional Swiss dishes for lunch at a typical Old Town Restaurant. You will start with a cheese Fondue, followed by a hearty Bratwurst, which is a veal sausage, and Rosti-potatoes, followed by a delicious dessert. During lunch you will be entertained with yodelling, singing, alp horn-blowing and flag-throwing. The meal and program lasts about two hours. The afternoon is yours to explore Lucerne on your own.
  • Interlaken – Grindelwald
    • Lucerne: Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes Interlaken: Duration: 7hours 30 minutes Overview: An excursion to one of Switzerland's most magnificent Alpine regions. The guided coach tour takes you via the scenic route to Interlaken at the foot of the snow-covered Alps of the Bernese Oberland. After spending some time at leisure in Interlaken, drive to the well-known resort of Grindelwald, the 'Glacier Village' which you can explore on your own. An optional cable car ride (summer only) to the sunny terrace of 'Mount First' at 7113 ft is recommended for a breathtaking panorama of the Bernese Alps. In the late afternoon meet your coach and guide for the return journey to Lucerne.

      Please note: The cost of cable car from Grindelwald to Mt. First is extra and must be paid for on the spot. Cable car from Grindelwald to First is closed approximately from October to May.
  • Lugano
    Swissminiatur/boat/train from Lugano
    • Duration: 1 hour Overview: From Lugano, take a 35-minute boat ride to Melide, and visit Swissminiatur a model village with the most picturesque sites of Switzerland: towns, villages, monuments, transportation in miniature. Inside the park, there is a self-service restaurant which offers not only continental food but also Chinese and Indian specialty meals. A 10% discount meal voucher is offered when consuming food worth over 15 Swiss Francs.

      Take a boat back to Lugano. With this package you can also take a return funicular ride to the top of Monte Bre mountain for a breathtaking view of the lake.
  • Tourist Train of Lugano – La Freccia Rossa (Red Arrow)
    • From March to October.
      Duration: 40 minutes Overview: A tour of the City aboard the train "La freccia rossa" (the red arrow) which allows you to discover the beauty of the City and its neighbourhood, the San Salvatore and Monte Brè funiculars, the Casino and the Lungolago. Every 30 minutes 10 km tour. Trip time: 40 minutes. You can pay CHF 9 and take a ride on your own.
  • FoxTown – Mendrisio
    • The biggest factory stores centre in Southern Europe is located in Mendrisio at only 15 minutes by train from Lugano. Fox town features 160 stores carrying 250 well known brands as Gucci, Armani and many other international brands. Shop high quality fashion designers at factory prices with discounts upto 70% and get tax refund.
  • Zurich
    Rhine Falls from Zurich
    • Duration: 3 hours
      Do not miss Europe's largest water fall (150 metres wide, 23 metres high).

      Overview: Your coach will start from Zurich city centre and will head towards the fantastic spectacle of the Rhine Falls, Europe's largest waterfall. You will be dropped off on the north bank of the River Rhine where you can admire the turreted castle called Schloss Laufen on a cliff directly above the falls. The tour also takes you to Northern Switzerland close to the German border where you will drive through Schaffhausen, the capital of the canton with its famous 16th century Munot Fortress. Return to Zurich with an alternative stop at the Airport, where departing guests can end their tour if they wish.
  • Heidiland Tour from Zurich
    • Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes Overview: Heidi's world is not only a children's fairy-tale, it really exists! After a tour of Zurich follow the lake to Rapperswil and visit the picturesque Old Town and its medieval castle. After crossing the Ricken Pass with its panoramic views of the Alps, we reach the lovely Toggenberg region. In Vaduz, the capital of the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein, you will have time free for leisure. See the setting of Heidi's story in the Maifenfeld area. In the summer months you can visit Heidi's village. A pleasant short walk leads to a collection of typical mountain houses, a village shop, and of course lots of little goats. Entry into the authentic Heidi House is optional. Return along Lake Walen to Zurich.
  • Gold and Silver Coast from Zurich
    • Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Overview: See more of the surrounding areas of Zurich. Take a coach journey from the centre of Zurich to Kilchberg, last residence of the famous author Thomas Mann and the seat of the chocolate factory of Lindt and Spruengli. Board a cable car to Felsenegg (2600 ft) for beautiful views. Cross the lake by ferry boat and travel along the 'Golden Coast' back to Zurich. The Golden Coast is the sunny side of Lake Zurich, dotted with small towns like Kusnacht, Zumikon, Erlenbach, Zollikon which are popular with wealthy Zurigers. The Silver Coast is on the opposite side: Thalwil, Rueschlikon, Kilchberg, Horgen.
  • Go Wild in Zurich
    • Duration: 2hours 15 minutes Overview: This is a combination ticket of a city tour with cog-wheel train and an entrance to the Zurich Zoo. A local guide will show you many of the city's most important sights including the impressive clock face of St. Peter's, the medieval guild houses, a panorama of the lake before enjoying a ride on a cogwheel railway up to the wealthy area of Zurichberg.

      At your convenience you can visit the famous Zurich Zoo. See all the animals, visit the Asian Elephants with their three youngsters, always a treat to see. In the Masoala Hall, 11'000 sqm of tropical Rainforest, you will see red ruffed lemurs, chameleons, bats and many more species of animals roaming freely. End the tour in the Old Town at Fraumuenster Church.
  • The Best of Zurich with cog-wheel to Zuerichberg
    • Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes Overview: Discover this unique city, winner of the award 'City of Best Quality of Life'! See the castle-like National Museum, the shopping and business centre on Bahnhofstrasse, the Limmatquai with its medieval Old Town. View the Lindenhof, where the brave women of Zurich saved the city from the invaders, the largest church clock-face of Europe on St. Peter's, the patriarchal guild houses, the Opera house with its famous June Festivals, and the lake (picture stop).

      Enjoy the great experience travelling uphill on the cog-wheel railway into the 'Zurichberg' district with its noble five-star Grand Hotel Dolder and many superb mansions of a glorious past. See the University and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zuerich). Its most famous student and professor was Albert Einstein. Stop in the Old Town at Fraumunster Church, to admire the world-famous Chagall Windows. Enjoy a short stroll through the Old Town.
  • Alpamare Water Park
    • Duration: Full Day excursion With four pools, ten slides, six saunas and two steam baths, it's impossible to stay dry here! In addition, the immense complex has a large lawn for sunbathing plus two restaurants for refueling. Admission is CHF 32.50 for adults, CHF 28 for 16 and under, and free for children under 6.
Honeymoon

Let’s face it, a honeymoon is a once in a life time event that will leave you with romantic memories to last forever. We offer you some great honeymoon options and experiences that will be truly unforgettable!

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Information
Capital: Bern
Official Languages: German, French
Government: Federal government
Currency: Swiss Franc
Time Zone: +1:00 GMT (4 ½ hs behind India)
Telephone Calling Code: 0041
When to Visit
Best time to visit:All year long. The average temperature in Switzerland is 8.6 °C with the average temperature range being 19 °C. The highest monthly average high temperature is 23 °C in July & August and the lowest monthly average low temperature is -4 °C in January.


What to Eat and Drink
The birthplace of absinthe, the Swiss being primarily farmers, incorporate potatoes and cheese into most of their food. They are perhaps best known for fondue, chocolate, cheese and muesli, though their tarts and quiches are just as delicious.
Some popular dishes
Rösti: fried, shredded potatoes
Zürcher Geschnetzeltes: thin strips of veal with mushrooms in a cream sauce served with rösti
Papet Vaudois: leeks and potatoes served with cabbage sausage
Fondue: melted cheese eaten with pieces of bread or potatoes
Raclette: hot cheese on potatoes, served with gherkins, pickled onions and other toppings
Carac: a pastry made of chocolate
Meringue: a desert made by beating egg whites and sugar and served with double cream from Gruyère cheese
Rivella: a fizzy, lactose-based drink
What to Buy
Chocolates, watches,
Swiss cuckoo clocks, cheese and Swiss Army knives.