Switzerland
| Transfers and Ground Transport Airport and Hotel Transfers Departure Travel from your Zurich Hotel to the Zurich Airport. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is a private transfer service so the price is the same for groups of 1 - 4 who will be transferred in a private car (Mercedes 500) and the same price will apply for groups of 5 - 9 people who will be transferred in a private minivan (Mercedes Sprinter or Ford Transit TD). When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your Zurich Hotel details. Your transfer will be confirmed instantaneously and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver. 24-48 hours prior to your transfer, you will be required to call to reconfirm exact pick up times and place (the contact number will be provided on your travel voucher). It's that easy! At time of booking, YOU MUST include the following flight and hotel details in the 'Special Requirements' box:
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| Transfers and Ground Transport Airport and Hotel Transfers Arrival Travel from Zurich Airport to your Zurich Hotel. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is a private transfer service so the price is the same for groups of 1 - 4 who will be transferred in a private car (Mercedes 500) and the same price will apply for groups of 5 - 9 people who will be transferred in a private minivan (Mercedes Sprinter or Ford Transit TD). When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your Zurich Hotel details. Your transfer will be confirmed instantaneously and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver. It's that easy! At time of booking, YOU MUST include the following flight and hotel details in the 'Special Requirements' box:
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| Tours and Sightseeing Half day Tour Discover the sights of Zurich aboard the unique Classic Trolley. This trolley, the first of its kind in Switzerland, is styled on those of yesteryear, but with all the comforts for today's discerning traveler. A commentary is provided by state-of-the-art headsets and you can choose from eight languages. In two hours you will be taken through our beautiful city and shown the business and financial center, Bahnhofstrasse, the most important museums, a section of the Old Town, Fraumunster Church with its famous Chagall windows, historical Limmatquai, the University district, residential areas, beautiful hillside villas on the Zurichberg, as well as recreation areas and views of the Alps from Zurich's vantage point on the lake. City: Zurich Region: Central Switzerland Country: Switzerland Duration: 2 hours Continent: Europe |
| Day Trips and Excursions Day Trips Visit the ever efficient business and cultural hub of Switzerland on this coach tour showcasing Zurich at its best. Choose between a morning or afternoon departure or a pick up from Zurich airport, (1pm tour only, May - October). With limited time to see the sights, sit back and relax as your English speaking guide points out city highlights and must-see attractions including:
Make a brief stop by the Lake before boarding the Dolderbahn (cog-wheel railway) to the Zurichberg district. Look out for the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, it's most famous student and professor was Albert Einstein. Admire the Chagall windows on Fraumunster Church and take a brief guided stroll with your guide, before your Zurich highlights tour concludes in Old Town. Upgrade to include Zurich Zoo |
| Tours and Sightseeing City Coach Tour The city tour of Geneva will bring you to visit the International part of Geneva through the center of the world's peacemaking organizations followed by a panoramic road highlighting Geneva's scenic route. Following the bus tour, get a taste of Geneva's history with the Tramway Tour on Geneva's Mini-Train before you dig even deeper into the Old Town with your guide on a walking tour. City: Geneva Region: Lake Geneva and Western Switzerland Country: Switzerland Duration: 2 hours Continent: Europe |
| Day Trips and Excursions Day Trips Drive through the countryside around Geneva, full of charm and history, with the vineyards, the fortified houses and the castles. An excellent complement to the City Tour, ideal for romantic souls. City: Geneva Region: Lake Geneva and Western Switzerland Country: Switzerland Duration: 2 hours Continent: Europe |
| Day Trips and Excursions Day Trips With a half day to spare in Zurich, take a side trip by coach to the Rhine Falls. Embark on an optional boat ride and be thrilled - this is Europe's biggest waterfall! You'll venture to Northern Switzerland close to the German border, as well as driving through the renaissance inspired Schaffhausen. Originating from the 16th century, view the medieval Munot Fortress towering over the city. Your coach tour will return to Zurich via a stop at the Airport, where departing guests can choose to end their tour. The Rhine Falls tour offers added value for transiting guests who need to return to Zurich airport for flights departing after 2pm. Check in luggage is permitted on the coach and your airport return will be approximately 12:15pm. See the sites with an airport drop off included. There's no need to purchase an additional transfer! Alternatively for guests with early morning arrivals at Zurich airport, choose to board the Rhine Falls Tour at 9:30am. You can opt to conclude the tour back at the airport or alternatively Zurich Sihlquai. If you intend to disembark at Zurich airport, please provide all flight information at the time of booking. Special Offer - Tour includes FREE pickup and drop-off at Zurich Airport - a great way to start or end your vacation! - BOOK NOW! City: Zurich Region: Central Switzerland Country: Switzerland Duration: 3 hours Continent: Europe |
| Tours and Sightseeing Half day Tour Combine culture and nature on this guided coach tour through Zurich and surrounding areas. Your half day tour includes a cable car ride to Felsenegg, a brief walking tour through old town and a ferry ride along the waters of Lake Zurich. Your local guide will point out the major sites including:
Your tour continues to Adiswil for a cable car ride to Felsenegg (2600 ft / 800 m). At the landing platform enjoy spectacular views over small towns on Lake Zuerich and the white tipped peaks of the Alps. After your return cable car back down, head for the lake and appreciate the sites of Zuerich by ferry. Today's tour concludes with a bus ride along Zurich's Golden Coast. Special Offer - All guests travelling on December 25 and January 1 receive FREE gluhwein (spiced red wine) and Christmas cookies whilst enjoying spectacular views from the 800 metre high Felsenegg - BOOK NOW! City: Zurich Region: Central Switzerland Country: Switzerland Duration: 4 hours Continent: Europe |
| Tours and Sightseeing Half day Tour See all the main sights of Switzerland's cultural capital as your motor coach takes you for a drive around Zurich. Enjoy spectacular views of the Alps on your way to visit the rose gardens, deer park and castle in the village of Rapperswil, before enjoying a boat cruise on Lake Zurich. This tour shows you the most interesting sights of Zurich and its surroundings! Start with a guided city tour of Zurich which shows you the commercial center, a section of the Old Town, Fraumuenster Church with its famous Chagall windows, historical Limmatquai and the university district. Drive along the Hoehenstrasse which offers spectacular views into the Alps, we then drive to Rapperswil which is named the 'City of Roses'. The charming little town of Rapperswil offers unique attractions for visitors - the Rose Gardens, the Castle, the deer park on the Lindenhof and the picturesque Old Town. After a guided orientation tour and some time at leisure in Rapperswil, enjoy a 2-hour cruise on the Lake of Zurich (unescorted). There is a restaurant on board for your convenience. First possible boat back is scheduled to arrive at 3:15pm at Zurich Buerkliplatz Pier. Between November and March there are no boats operating, so you return to Zurich by modern train 'Gold Coast Express' along the romantic road that follows the lake-shore. City: Zurich Region: Central Switzerland Country: Switzerland Duration: 3 hours Continent: Europe |
| Day Trips and Excursions Day Trips Get the best of both worlds on this full day trip to central Switzerland and Lucerne's old town. After a brief guided city tour, the rest of the day is yours for self exploration. Sit back and enjoy a beautiful coach ride over the Albis Pass and along the Lake of the Four Cantons shores to Lucerne. Upon your arrival, a short city tour will introduce you to the main highlights including the Lion Monument, Chapel Bridge and the new Concert and Congress Hall. Afterwards the rest of the day (approximately 6 hours) is yours to explore. Wander through the streets, over bridges and into Lucerne's museums at your leisure. Some optional activities you may wish to consider at your own expense:
Regardless of how you choose to spend your day, Lucerne is bound to reveal the romantic and inspire the photographer in you, so don't forget your camera - the opportunities are endless! Note, no Folklore Show during the Winter. City: Zurich Region: Central Switzerland Country: Switzerland Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes Continent: Europe |
| Tours and Sightseeing City Coach Tour Spend the afternoon getting to know the international city of Geneva. You'll take a tramway tour, cruise Geneva Lake and explore this important city close-up on a guided walking tour. After driving past Geneva's famous monuments and attractions, you'll take a panoramic drive highlighting Geneva's scenic lakeside location. Next, you'll get a taste of Geneva's history with the Tramway Tour, then dig even deeper into the Old Town by taking a walking tour with your guide. The tour ends with a one-hour cruise with commentary around Lake Geneva on the "Cruise of the Mermaid". You'll see the famous Water Fountain and have views of the UN Building, the Castle of Bellerive and the Mermaid. Drinks will be offered onboard. City: Geneva Region: Lake Geneva and Western Switzerland Country: Switzerland Duration: 3 hours Continent: Europe |
| Day Trips and Excursions Day Trips Delight in some real Swiss traditions on this full day coach trip from Zurich. Even those pressed for time will find this tour is an ideal way to experience scenic Swiss country life up close. Your tour starts with a short city tour of the upcoming and trendy district of Zurich West. Walk past the renowned university and the Museum of Art before you head to the heart of the Old Town. On your way to the Lake of Zurich you will pass by the beautiful Limmatquai and the Fraumunster Church. A great shopping opportunity awaits you at the out-let shop of the world famous Lindt&Sprungli chocolate factory - a must-do for chocoholics. |
| Day Trips and Excursions Day Trips Travel by deluxe coach to the resort town of Engelberg (Angel Mountain). You'll have time to wander around this pretty mountain village, make sure you don't miss the Baroque-style monastery that houses the largest organ in Switzerland. An excursion to the ever popular summer and winter resort in the heart of Central Switzerland. Engelberg (Angel Mountain) was originally founded by the Benedictines, and the imposing monastery dominates the center of the village. The Baroque style monastery church, which houses the largest organ in Switzerland, is open for visits to the public. |
| Day Trips and Excursions Day Trips Explore some of Switzerland's most magnificent Alpine regions on a day trip from Lucerne to Grindelwald in the Bernese Oberland. Along the way you'll visit the lovely town of Interlaken and have the option of taking a cable car to the sunny terrace of Mt. First. This guided coach tour takes you on a scenic drive to Interlaken, at the foot of the snow-covered Alps of the Bernese Oberland. After free time to spend at your leisure in Interlaken, you'll journey to the well-known holiday resort of Grindelwald, nicknamed the "Glacier Village". You will have time to explore the resort on your own. |
| Day Trips and Excursions Day Trips Immerse yourself in a world of mountains and valleys, alpine lakes and meadows, waterfalls, gorges, caves and fascinating scenic reserves on a guided coach tour to Heidiland. Your full day tour includes a city tour of Zurich, Rapperswil's Old Town, the Toggenberg region and Liechtenstein Principality. After first doing a city tour of Zurich we follow Lake Zurich to Rapperswil, the city of roses. We visit the picturesque Old Town and its medieval castle; you will also have some time at leisure here. Then after crossing the Ricken Pass with its panoramic views of the Alps we reach the lovely Toggenberg region whose pretty hill and valley scenery is perfect chocolate box material! In Vaduz, the capital of the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein you will have more time at leisure. A visit to the Post Office is recommended; the famous stamps from this tiny state are coveted worldwide by philatelists and amateur stamp lovers alike. And finally we arrive at Maienfeld, the setting for the Heidi stories. In the summer months we 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. A beautiful trip back to Zurich along the banks of Lake Walen, guarded over majestically by the Churfirsten mountain range brings to a close this most nostalgic of Swiss tours. City: Zurich Region: Central Switzerland Country: Switzerland Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes Continent: Europe |
