EXOTIC SWISS

Arrive Switzerland, the heart of Europe. You will be met at the Airport and transferred to your hotel by a private vehicle. Spend the evening at leisure exploring the streets of Geneva. Overnight is at your hotel in Geneva.

Welcome to Geneva! Situated along the banks of Lake Geneva at the foot of the Alps, Geneva sparkles as one of Europe's most beautiful cities. Home to the European headquarters of the United Nations, Geneva has a long history of diversity and tolerance dating back to the Protestant Reformation. Today, the city of Geneva is a cultural center second to none featuring world class entertainment, top rated restaurants and unlimited opportunities for recreation.

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Depart on Geneva City Tour with Boat Cruise. The city tour of Geneva will take you through the international part of Geneva and to the centre of the world's peacemaking organisations. This will be followed by a tour of the main tourist attractions of the city 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. To complete this City Tour, continue on the lake with a one hour commented boat cruise, which will let you 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 sites. Make your own way back to Hotel. Overnight is at your hotel in Geneva.

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Check out and proceed to station on own to board your train to St Moritz. Explore St. Moritz a hiking paradise covered with mountain peaks with an altitude of more than 10,000 ft. Hook on many comfortable cable cars for a breath-taking views. Relax and enjoy the magnificence and density of this unique resort. Overnight is at your hotel in St Moritz.

Switzerland's original winter wonderland and the cradle of Alpine tourism, St Moritz (San Murezzan in Romansch) has been luring royals, celebrities and moneyed wannabes since 1864. With its shimmering aquamarine lake, emerald forests and aloof mountains, the town looks a million dollars.

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Experience what is called the most beautiful link between the cool North and the warm South. The Bernina Express passes through 55 tunnels, crosses 196 bridges and overcomes gradients of up to 70 pro mille without cogwheel drive. The train carries travelers from Chur, Switzerland's oldest city, into the stark mountain world above the fog line and past the Morteratsch Glacier. It then travels southward, right into the charming ambience of Veltin. This view was shared by UNESCO in 2008, when it designated the Bernina Express between Thusis and Tirano as a World Heritage Site – the third train route in the world to receive this honor. An imposing viaduct built with roughly hewn stone, framed by the wilderness of the mountain world, with high alpine fir trees and steep rock faces. On the viaduct, the little red train chugs along its track. That's the Bernina Express on its way from Graubünden to Veltlin. Overnight is at your hotel in St Moritz.

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Check out of your hotel and proceed to the station on own to board your Glacier Express to Zermatt. You will cross 291 bridges, 91 tunnels and the 2045 meters-high Oberalp Pass. Ride in the comfort of a modern panorama car and see dense forest, peaks capped with eternal snow, rushing mountain streams and centuries-old villages. Arrive Zermatt, and walk to your hotel on your own. This idyllic mountain village at the foot of the Matterhorn has developed into one of the biggest summer and winter resorts. There are no motorised vehicles in Zermatt. Besides electrically-powered cars and bicycles, the only form of transport allowed is horse-drawn sleighs and carriages. Overnight is at your hotel in Zermatt.

Zermatt - Trigonometry at its finest, topographic perfection, a beautiful mountain – call it what you will, the Matterhorn is hypnotic. Like a shark’s fin it rises above the town, like an egotistical celebrity it squeezes into every snapshot, like a diva it has moods swinging from pretty and pink to dark and mysterious.

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Today proceed to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. 17 tough kilometres of piste: deep black sections, glaciers and breathtaking heights. At 3,883 metres above sea level, the going is comfortably flat at first which is just as well because the air is thin. After the first large bend, the skier is taken by surprise by a really steep slope. Definitely not for beginners! Then: pleasant carving as far as Trockener Steg. Time for a rest at Europe's highest pizzeria before continuing on past the glacier chairlift. Carve to Furgg, and then brace yourself! It becomes black, steep and narrow. After 4 km, a reward in a delightful mountain bistro offering Valais specialities. Snow is absolutely guaranteed on this piste (glacier or snowfall). A real professional races down in 10 to 15 minutes! Overnight is at your hotel in Zermatt.

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Check out of your hotel and proceed to the station on own to board your train to Interlaken. Arrive Interlaken, the gateway to the Top of Europe is known for its remarkable location between the two beautiful lakes of Thun and Brienz. Spend the evening at leisure. Enjoy some adventure sports on your own. Overnight is at your hotel in Interlaken.

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to Glacier 3000 today. A hiking paradise in summer and fun in the snow from October thru May! (Alpine coaster is currently closed for renovation). The beauty of nature also lays waiting to be discovered in the variety of fauna and flora. Overnight is at your hotel in Interlaken.

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Check out of your hotel and proceed to the station on own to board your train to Zurich airport and connect to board your flight back home.

* The above itinerary is tentative and subjected to change without prior notice

• Swiss Travel Pass: The Swiss Travel Pass is your all-in-one ticket to travel by rail, road and waterway throughout the whole of Switzerland.
• Geneva City Tour and Boat Cruise: Hotel Pick-up and Drop off is not included. You must report to your departure point 30 minutes prior to your pick up time for check-in. Transportation by coach, a mini-train ride, a boat cruise, drinks on the boat and services of a local guide is included. Time Slots are 10:00 hrs and 14:00 Hrs. Duration of the Tour is 3 hours 30 mins.

• Airfare, Airport Taxes, Porterage
• Visas & Overseas Travel Insurance
• Meals other than mentioned in the itinerary
• High Season, Trade Fair & Special Event surcharge
• Anything not specifically mentioned in the Price Includes section.

• Pricing is based on a minimum of 2 adults travelling together at all times.
• Cost for single person travelling alone on request.
• Infant cost may be chargeable in a few hotels.
• A maximum of 4 heads in a room are possible in European hotels according to the fire department rules. Very limited hotels have these rooms. Please ask our operation teams for quotations on quad share. Incase all passengers are not declared at the time of booking, the hotel has the right to book an additional room and charge the clients directly.
• Eurail passes offered by us are for the exact number of days required in the above itinerary. If passengers have plans to travel in between or further on their own, it is passengers responsibility to inform us in advance to include additional days in the costing before issuance.
• High Season, Trade Fair & Special Event surcharge not included in the above price. Please check with operations team for quotations with exact dates of travel.
• All sightseeing tours are on Seat In Coach Basis. These have fixed departure times and start at a particular point in the city centre. Passengers to make their own way there and back from hotel. You must report to your departure point at least 15 minutes prior to your tour starting time.
• Should the client be late the tour or transfer will depart without client, no refunds will be provided and alternative arrangements will be an extra cost.
• Hotels are conveniently located in the city centre. Transfers from the station to the hotel and back in each city will be on own.
• A child seat is compulsory in vehicles in few countries for children. An additional cost might be applicable for the same. This can be advised on booking only.
• It is customary for certain hotels to request a credit-card deposit upon check-in to cover any incidental charges. Unused funds will be refunded upon check-out. Some hotels may accept a cash deposit in lieu but this cannot be guaranteed. It is the client’s duty to reverse the credit card charge on check out.
• Private surcharge would be applicable for tours and transfers which do not suit Seat-in-Coach timings.
• Mid night surcharge is applicable as per flight details
• Issuance of visa is solely under the discretion of the Consulates / Embassies. Our role is to assist you in submission of visa and guide you with the formalities. We do not hold any responsibility in case of any rejection of visas. Cancellation policy will be still applicable even if the visas get rejected.
• Please check all inclusions as any additions will occur in extra charges.
• All/Any expenses passengers might incurred due to circumstances beyond our control such as flight cancellation/delays, accidents of any nature, bad weather, natural calamities, medical evacuation, supplier policies, etc. It is suggested that clients take out travel insurance. We merely acts a service broker and does not accept any liability.
• We strongly advise passengers to take out insurance covering cancellations, medical expenses, and loss of baggage, curtailment and default at the time of booking,.
• Any requests such as (Interconnecting Room, Adjacent Rooms, Rooms on the same floor, 1 king size / 1 double bed/ twin bed, floor map, early check in, non/ smoking room, etc.) is subject to availability on first come first serve basis up on your guest arrival at the hotel and it is totally discretionary and up to the hotel to assign. However we will request this for you as priority.
• Most hotels Check In time is between 1400-1500hrs & Check Out time is between 1000-1100hrs and varies from hotel to hotel. If necessary we will request an early check in or late checkout but this is subject to availability. For guaranteed early check – in, please pre-book your stay for the previous night and for guaranteed late check – out, please pre-book your stay for the next night.
• The above quotation has been based on specific hotels. According to occupancies hotels are subject to change. In case the hotel rooms are not available as specified above the alternate hotels will be suggested. The difference in cost is payable extra.
• The above quote is based on base category rooms unless specified.
• All confirmations are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• We must receive the amount quoted / invoiced in our bank account, in either Euros.
• Rates are subject to change without prior notice due to circumstances beyond our control e.g. Rate Fluctuations, Fuel Increases, Government Regulations, Government Levies, Duties, etc.
• All Bank Charges to your account. Rate of Exchange will be given at the time of making payments, subject to change without any prior notice.
• Rates/itineraries/payment terms as per present RBI regulations and are subject to change without any prior notice.
• Baggage allowed is 1 medium sized suitcase and one handbag person.
• Please don't store money and valuables in your checked in baggage. The same should be kept in hand luggage.
• Airlines have restrictions on baggage weight, numbers and dimension. Kindly check the airline website regarding the same before traveling so as to avoid paying excess baggage charges
• Passport should be valid up to six months from the date of return.
• It is deemed our detailed terms and conditions applicable have been read, understood and agreed upon.
• All Rates are for Indian Passport Holders Only.