Heart of Switzerland with a touch of France & Germany

Heart of Switzerland, with a touch of France & Germany

Central Hotel in Lucern

From €  879

When:

Group 1: 4/09/24 – 11/09/24

Group 2: 11/09/24 – 18/09/24

Visiting

Lucerne, Freiburg, Einsiedeln, Lake Lucern boat trip, Mt. Titlis, Interlaken, Grindelwald, Brienz, Rhine-Fallls, Zurich, Basel, Mulhouse, and Bern.

Wednesday

We meet our tour leader at Malta Airport at 8.15am for our KM Malta Airlines flight to Zurich departing at 10.45am and arriving at 13.10am. On arrival, our private coach will take us to our 3 star Hotel Rothaus in Lucerne, after check-in we join the tour leader for a walking tour in the city centre of Lucern. We shall stroll along the river Reuss that takes us to the historic centre filled with old narrow streets full of shops, small squares and fountains. We will see the Renaissance Style Town Hall, the Jesuit Church and also the famous 14th century Water Tower and Chapel Bridge which are the symbols of this city. Will also visit to the Lion Monument or the “Lion of Lucerne”.

Thursday

Our first full-day optional excursion takes us to bordering Germany visiting the small but picturesque old town of Freiburg, the capital of the Black Forest Region. Here, we visit the Gothic Cathedral dominating the square and stroll around the 14th century buildings and pedestrian area for personal sightseeing and shopping. In the afternoon we go back to Switzerland and make a stop in Einsiedeln, where we will visit the most famous Abbey which is one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in Switzerland.

Friday

Today’s full-day optional excursion takes us for a boat trip from Lucern (included) to cross Lake Lucern. During the journey of approximately 2 hours, we will admire the beautiful scenery of the lake surrounded by mountains forming the shape of a fjord. We will disembark the boat in Brunnen where we will find our coach to take us on an optional excursion to go up the Titlis Mountain. We will stop near the Titlis’ cable car station, from where we can ride the cable car (extra) to the top where amazing views of the Alps await us. There we will have the opportunity to enjoy the sun terrace, the restaurant or maybe visit the ice grotto.

Saturday

Another full-day optional excursion to Interlaken a beautiful town uniquely nestled between Lake Brienz & Lake Thun where you can admire the majestic scenery. Afterwards we proceed to Grindelwald a picturesque town surrounded by soaring mountain peaks, and later in the afternoon will visit the town of Brienz, located in the middle of charming mountains at the eastern end of the turquoise-coloured Lake Brienz and also well-known as the ‘village of carving’.

Sunday

Our full-day optional excursion takes us to the Rhine Falls, the most powerful waterfall in Europe. If in operation one can opt to take a boat trip to the Rhine Falls’ Rock. After this impressive and spectacular natural phenomenon, we proceed to  Zurich, where we will admire the old, colourful architecture along the Limmat River, mountains in the distance and sere Lake Zurich. We will have a walking tour in the old town and afterwards free time for personal sightseeing and souvenir shopping.

 Monday

Today’s optional excursion first stop will be in Basel in neighbouring France. Here we will explore Basel’s medieval old town centre, a place of exciting contrasts with historical buildings next to the modern architecture. We will stroll around Marktplatz, dominated by the 16th century red-sandstone Town Hall followed by free time. Our next stop will be in the French city of Mulhouse. This notable town has a pedestrian historic centre with medieval houses and colourful façades, the Renaissance Town Hall and Saint Etienne Church with the 14th century old stained glass windows. A number of murals and frescoes can be found all over the town, tucked away in courtyards and down backstreets.

Tuesday

On our last full-day optional excursion, we will go to visit Bern, Switzerland’s capital city. Before arriving we will make a stop to go around the Rose Garden. This is one of the most beautiful parks in Bern which offers a splendid view over the rooftops of the historic old town, and a perfect place for fantastic souvenir photos. Afterwards we will make a stop at the Bear Pit, where one can see bears climbing small hills, taking a dip in a large swimming pool and ,hiding in tunnels. The symbol of a bear is featured in Bern’s coat of arms. We will later proceed to the medieval old city of Bern situated around a crook in the Aare River, with a medieval preserved architecture. Free time to go around the old city, as it is small enough to be explored on foot.

Wednesday

Early check-out and we will then make our way towards Zurich airport for our return flight leaving at 2.00pm and arriving in Malta at 4.15pm

 PRICE PER PERSON    

Special Price *

€ 979/* €879 Adult in Triple

€ 1023 /* €923 Adult in Twin

€ 1297 /*€1197 Adult in Single

€ 899/* €799 Child sharing with 2 adults

 EXCURSIONS                                                 

ADULT /CHILD

€53/€30 Freiburg / Einsiedln

€53/€40 Boat trip to Brunnen / Mt. Titlis

€47/€30 Interlaken / Grindelwald / Brienz

€47/€30 Rhine-falls / Zurich

€57/€30 Basel / Mulhouse

€49/€30 Bern

**There are many restaurants in the vicinity from which one can choose from.

PRICE INCLUDES

KM Malta Airlines return flights to Zurich Airport including 20Kg luggage + 10kg hand luggage

7 nights in 3 star Hotel Rothaus in Lucerne or similar

Rooms with private facilities, TV & Wi-Fi

Daily continental breakfast

Return airport transfers

Services of tour leader

All taxes

Insolvency Fund

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE

City tax of CHF 3.50 per person per night is to be paid directly at hotel.

Mt.Titlis Cable car Eur 100.00