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Switzerland with a touch of France
From €779
All Excursions included & 4 Star Central Hotel in Basel
When 1st – 5th May 2024
(1st May – Public Holiday)
Visiting
Basel, Colmar, Mulhouse, Mount Pilatus, Lucern and Strasbourg
WEDNESDAY 1ST May
We meet our tour leader at Malta Airport at 8.15 am for our KM Malta Airlines flight to Zurich departing at 10.45 am and arriving at 1.10 pm. On arrival, our private coach will take us to our 4-star Pullman Basel Europe Hotel in Basel, After check-in we can join our tour leader to explore Basel’s medieval old town centre, a place of exciting contrasts with historical buildings next to modern architecture. We will stroll around Marktplatz, dominated by the 16th-century red-sandstone Town Hall followed by free time.
THURSDAY 2ND MAY
Our first full-day excursion will take us to border France with our first stop will be in Colmar, known also as “Little Venice of Alsace”. We admire the half-timbered houses and peaceful canals while walking through the cobbled streets. This quaint picture-posted pretty town captivates visitors with its charming beauty and well-preserved old town center. Driving back to our hotel we will make another stop this time in the Swiss 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. Many murals and frescoes can be found all over the town, tucked away in courtyards and down backstreets.
FRIDAY 3RD MAY
Today’s full-day excursion takes us to go up Mount Pilatus (extra). At 2,073 metres above sea level and the view of over 73 Alpine peaks, this mountain is one of the most scenic spots in Switzerland. A legend says that it is named after the ruler Pontius Pilate who is believed to be buried there! After this breath-taking experience we proceed to the city of Lucerne. We shall take a walk along the River Reuss that takes us to the historic centre filled with old narrow streets full of shops, small squares and fountains. Amongst the famous attractions, we shall see the prominent Water Tower, the Chapel Bridge, the Jesuit Church, and the Reneissance Style Town Hall.
SATURDAY 4TH MAY
On our last full day excursion, we cross once more to neighbouring France heading towards Strasbourg, the site of the European Institutions. Strasbourg is a popular tourist destination primarily thanks to the beautifully preserved and pedestrian-friendly city centre, which can easily be explored on foot. Strasbourg’s appeal now brings tourists to the city throughout the year, with large tour groups especially frequent during the whole year. Our walking tour takes us to Petite France, the city’s lively hub, known for cobblestone streets, canals and well-preserved half-timbered houses, mainly the Tanners’ House, built in 1572. We end our walking tour in the old medieval town at Place de la Cathedrale with its superb cathedral surrounded by majestic buildings.
SUNDAY 5TH MAY
Early check out from our hotel, then will make our way towards Zurich airport for our return flight leaving at 9.15 am and arriving in Malta at 11.30 am
PRICE PER PERSON
Adult in Triple € 779
Adult in Twin € 789
Adult in Single € 999
Child sharing with 2 adults € 699
**There are many restaurants in the vicinity from which one can choose from
Price Includes
KM Malta Airlines return flights to Zurich Airport including 23Kgs luggage
4 nights in 4-star Pullman Basel Europe in Basel or similar
Rooms with private facilities, TV & Wi-Fi
Daily buffet breakfast
Return airport transfers and all excursions
Services of tour leader
All taxes
Insolvency Fund
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
City tax of CHF 4 per person per night is to be paid directly at the hotel.
Pilatus Mountain Cable Car €54.60 Adult / €27.30 Child
