The magic of the Alps, the serenity of crystal-clear mountain lakes, majestic waterfalls, alpine villages, and verdant valley’s… Switzerland has some of the most amazing scenery in Europe. Fondues and chocolates, scenic train rides, villages lost in time, and chalets that are right out of a fairytale make Switzerland the trip of a lifetime.
Today, arrive in the cosmopolitan city of Zurich located in the heart of Europe. Zurich is avant-garde and home to interesting museums, fashionable shops along the Bahnhofstrasse, and one of the biggest universities in Europe. After meeting our guide, we board our motor coach and head to the medieval World UNESCO designated city of Bern, the capital city of Switzerland. The best way to experience the cobble stone streets of Bern is to go on a walking tour. Our walking tour begins at Loebegge, a popular place in Bern, and includes iconic locations like Zytglogge, a medieval tower, Munsterplatz, the town square, the Einstein Museum, and the Zentrum Paul Klee Museum. After lunch on our own, we say goodbye to Bern and begin our journey into the Swiss Alps. Our destination is Lauterbrunnen noted for its alpine scenery.
Leaving the motor-coach behind, we will pick up our Rail Pass that gives us access to rail, cable car, bus, and boat transportation that we will use for most of our stay in Switzerland. We will travel by Cog Railway to the picturesque Swiss village of Wengen, located in the heart of the Bernese Highlands of the Alps. The stunning alpine scenery of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains, surrounds Wengen, our base for the next few days. Cars have been banned in this idyllic village that is dotted with traditional Swiss Chalets, and surrounded by trails perfect for hiking in the summer and skiing in the winter. This evening we will enjoy a welcome dinner. (D)