proud to serve: printed 2/18/2017 rated EXCELLENT Wednesday, 30 August 2017 English speaking guide for 3 hours guided walking tour

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1 rated EXCELLENT proud to serve: printed 2/18/2017 Lugano Wednesday, 30 August 2017 At your guide will be meeting you in the lobby of your hotel Principe Leopoldo to take you for a guided walking tour. Lugano, the leading city of the Italian-speaking Swiss canton of Ticino, gives you Switzerland with an Italian accent. The town (population 60,000; metropolitan area jumps to 130,000) sprawls luxuriously along the shores of Lake Lugano. Lugano, the largest town in the holiday region of Ticino, is not only Switzerland's third most important financial center and a conference, banking and business center, but also a town of parks and flowers, villas and sacred buildings. With Mediterranean flair, Lugano offers all the advantages of a world-class city, combined with the cachet of a small town English speaking guide for 3 hours guided walking tour Morcote Thursday, 31 August 2017 At your guide will be in the lobby of Principe Leopoldo to take you to Morcote. Your boat will depart at with arrival in Morcote at To come back you could take the boat departing Morcote at with arrival in Lugano Paradiso pier at Only 7 miles from Lugano and you will arrive in Morcote named loveliest village in Switzerland. A picturesque hamlet nestled on the shores of Lake Lugano has been voted the most beautiful village in Switzerland. More than 31,000 Swiss took part in the competition organized by the country s four public television stations and the magazines Schweizer Illustrierte, l Illustré and il caffè. Out of 12 finalists, Morcote won hands-down, Blick reported. The runners up were Ardez in Lower Engadine, Binn in Lower Valais and St Ursanne in the canton of Jura with its medieval centre. Situated a few kilometres from Lugano, the village of 770 inhabitants belongs to the appropriately named Paradiso administrative district. Morcote s deputy mayor and chairman of the local tourist organization, Andrea Soldini, told the paper he was delighted but not really surprised at the decision. Morcote is really special; there is something for everyone, he said, reeling off attractions including a lakeside location, beach and botanical garden.he said the village planned to celebrate its success with a big party.the most beautiful village competition has been going since Until 2014 it was limited to western Switzerland.Last year s winner was Soglio in the canton of Graubünden, and in 2014 the canton Fribourg village of Gruyères scooped the prize.

2 page 2 English speaking guide for boat excursion to Morcote (6 hours) Return boat tkts For your lunch we will reserve a table with view at Grotto del Parco. Jungfraujoch Saturday, 2 September 2017 Full day guided tour to Jungfraujoch. First of all: bring warm clothes and sunglasses. This journey brings you from Interlaken to the highest train station in Europe, Jungfraujoch Top of Europe.The train ride takes you through the beautiful landscape, through green valleys and finally in the mountain area and in front of the impressive Eiger North Face. From Eigergletscher the cogwheel train climbs up inside of the mountain and crosses Eiger and Monch before finally arriving on Jungfraujoch Top of Europe. Icy air streams across your face, snow crunches under your feet, and the view nearly takes your breath away: on one side the view of the Mittelland up to the Vosges, on the other the Aletsch glacier, bordered by four thousand metre peaks. Standing on the Jungfraujoch ft above sea level, you can feel it with your first step: this is a different world. It's one you have to experience. You will experience the amazing view from the Sphinx vantage terrace, walk in the snow on the Aletsch Glacier, visit the Alpine Sensation to learn more about the history of this unique place, go into the eternal ice in the Ice palace, 98 ft. under the surface of the glacier and more. On Jungfraujoch you can also enjoy a delicious menu in one of the restaurants. All the restaurants have panoramic views over the glacier. Return train tkts Full day guide meeting guests at their hotel Victoria Jungfrau and travel back with them. Montreaux Sunday, 10 September 2017

3 page 3 Full day guided tour to Montreux and Chateau de Chillon. At our driver will be at D'Angleterre for your private transfer to Montreux. Your drive will lasat 1 hour and half. In Montreaux you will meet your guide for 2 hours private visit. The town of Montreux nestles in a sheltered Lake Geneva bay, surrounded by vineyards and against the breathtaking backdrop of snow-covered Alps. The Montreux Jazz Festival, which takes place in June/July and features concerts on a variety of stages and parks is very famous. Because of the exceptionally mild climate Montreux is called the capital of the Vaud Riviera. Plants associated with the Mediterranean, such as pines, cypresses and palm trees grow here. Charlie Chaplin, Freddie Mercury and several other famous people of world-renown lived and continue to live on the Vaud Riviera. The long, flower-bordered lake promenade which links Vevey and Montreux going all the way to Chillon Castle is simply asking to be strolled along. Cultural events, such as the Montreux Jazz Festival, as well as countless excursion options to the mountainous hinterland or on the lake make Montreux the most popular excursion and holiday destination. Many of the houses along the lakeside road, including the magnificent Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, date from the hayday of the Belle Epoque. Chauffeured Mercedes E Class latest model by English speaking driver for 8 hours including 250 KM Professional Montreux guide for 2 hours private city tour in English For lunch we will make a courtesy reservation at the panoramic restaurant of Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic. Second part of your day will be devoted to a guided visit of Chateau de Chillon. Only 10 minutes from Montreux. In its current state, the Castle of Chillon is the result of several centuries of constant building, adaptations, renovations and restorations.excavations carried out from the end of the 19th century, in particular by the archeologist Albert Naef ( ), affirm that this site has been occupied since the Bronze Age.The rocky island on which the castle is built, was both a natural protection and a strategic location to control the passage between northern and southern Europe. Chillon Castle is located on a rock on the banks of Lake Geneva. The water castle is the most visited historic building in Switzerland. You will join a group of other visitors since only chateau guides are allowed to give explanations. Your visit will start at Admission fees

4 page 4 Gruyeres Monday, 11 September 2017 Your driver will pick you up at for your full day tour to Gruyeres. Your drive from Geneva will last approx 1 hour and half. A picture-perfect medieval town on a small hill with a castle and three totally different museums: In Gruyères, 800-year-old regional history and culture meet Oscar-winning aliens and Buddhist sculptures. The historical town of Gruyères, Greyerz in German, has preserved its Medieval character up until today. The old comital residence lies on a hill above the river Saane. The castle, which dates back to the 13th century, is today a museum depicting 800 years of regional architecture, history and culture. The museum of H. R. Giger is to be found in the nearby small castle of St. Germain. This museum showcases the fantastical art of the Oscar-winner and «Alien» creator. The Tibet museum (opened in 2009) with over 300 Buddhist sculptures, pictures and ritual works from various Himalayan regions, is located in the midst of the traffic-free town. The town also has a charm all of its own thanks to its superb gastronomy and its modern show dairy. You will see how one of the most famous cheese in the world is produced. No guides allowed to give explanations. You will be given an audioguide in English. Chauffeured Mercedes E Class latest model by English speaking driver for 8 hours including 250 KM Admissions to Castle and to La Maison du Gruyere Cheese dairy Tibet Museum Return transfer from Zurich Station Munich & Dachau Wednesday, 13 September 2017 Sandra, our special driver guide full licenced for all Memorial sites will meet you at Vier Jahreszeiten at Your tour of the Nazi sites will include a drive to the former Nazi Headquarter with some specific sites that will help you understand how was Munich under the Nazis. Your day will be a combined walking and driving tour. You will then drive to Dachau for an inside visit of the camp. The Dachau Concentration Camp was the first permanent camp built by the Nazi Party of Germany. It opened on March 22nd 1933, only 2 months after Adolf Hitler s rise to power and liberated on April 29th 1945 Dachau was the only Concentration Camp to have existed for the full 12 years of Hitler s dictatorship. In the minds of the Nazis, especially Heinrich Himmler, it was by far the most important camp within their system and became the model for all others that followed.

5 page 5 Full day tour of Munich including visit of Dachau from to Part of the tour will be walking. Munich, Bavaria s capital, is home to centuries-old buildings and numerous museums. The city is known for its annual Oktoberfest celebration and its beer halls, including the famed Hofbräuhaus, founded in In the Altstadt (Old Town), central Marienplatz square contains landmarks such as Neo-Gothic Neues Rathaus (town hall), with a popular glockenspiel show that chimes and reenacts stories from the 16th century. Prague Thursday, 14 September 2017 At your guide will meet you in the lobby of Four Seasons hotel for your private walking tour of Prague. According to an information from the old written documents Jews in Prague have already appeared in the 10th century. From this time Jewish community started to play a very important economic and cultural role not only in Prague but also in the Czech lands. Until the beginning of the World War II about Jews lived in the area of today s Czech Republic. At present only 6000 Jews live here. During this tour you will learn all history about Prague Jewish community, its customs and traditions. You will hear interesting facts about famous Jews like Rabbi Loew, Mordecai Maisel, Jacob Bassevi, Avigdor Karo, David Gans, David Oppenheim. The tour includes visit to the Old Jewish Cemetery, the Pinkas synagogue, the Klausen synagogue, the Maisel synagogue, the Spanish synagogue and the Ceremonial Hall. Cerified English speaking guide for private walking tour for 3 hours

6 Admissions to Prague Castle page 6 Mozart Opera Friday, 15 September 2017 At you will walk (10 minutes) out from your Four Seasons hotel to reach the Boccaccio Ballroom located in the Grand Hotel Bohemia. This historically protected ballroom is a breath-taking beauty and a masterpiece of artificial marble, gold and crystal glass. It is located in the very heart of the Old Town quarter in the centre of Prague. It is one of the mythical places in Prague where the great parties and shows with dinner were regularly held until the beginning of the communism era. Here you will attend a candlelight Mozart Opera performed by excellent opera singers belonging to Musical Ensemble Amadeus Prague. Amadeus Prague, is formed by two opera singers from Czech Opera Houses and instrumentalists from the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, brilliant Salzburg Chamber Soloists etc., who perform their art dressed in period costumes. There will be most famous arias and duets from the operas Don Giovanni (world premiere in Prague 1787), The Marriage of Figaro and The Magic Flute. Enjoy amazing Mozart concert in the center of Praha! Your opera night will include dinner. The dinner comprises three courses inspired by recipes from the Czech and Austrian cuisine. The dinner includes pea soup with buttered croutons, slow cooked beef cheeks in red wine and thyme, served with celery and potato puree, and home made apple strudel with almonds and vanilla sauce. Bon appetite! Dinner opera package in table only for 2 Beverage package including 2 glass of wine, 1 soft drink, 1 coffee or cappuccino per person Zurich Sunday, 17 September 2017

7 page 7 09,30. Discover Zurich s fascinating Old Town and travel back through more than 2,000 years of history. Explore the winding alleys and hear legends of the city's foundation. Walk by the remains of the Roman baths, churches with monumental towers, and medieval guild houses on this 3 hours walking tour into the past. This tour through the Old Town is a rewarding journey of discovery for both visitors and locals. Come face to face with Zurich s past and present through a selection of amazing buildings, stories, and anecdotes. You will be fascinated by the rich testimonies to bygone days which document the early international significance of the city. You will visit the Old Town with its churches, walk and drive along the beautiful River Limmat, then ride on the aerial cable car for a breathtaking view over Lake Zürich and the snow-covered Alps! You will walk along The Lindenhof hill, the site of the Roman castle at the location of the Celtic Oppidum Zürich-Lindenhof, rebuilt in Carolingian times but derelict by the 13th century, when it was used as a source for building stone for the first stone houses of rich burghers of the recently reichsfrei city. The Schipfe quarter at the Limmat below the Lindenhof is the site of the Roman vicus, with traces of a hypocaustum nearby the Münsterhof excavated. St. Peter church was the parish church of the medieval city, built on the site of an earlier temple to Jupiter. Certified English speaking guide for walking tour of Zurich