Spectacular Switzerland with Oberammergau

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1 Print Close Spectacular Switzerland with Oberammergau 12 Day Tour from Zurich to Munich Vacation Overview On this Spectacular Switzerland tour, you'll enjoy Switzerland's stunning mountains and lakes with overnights in Zurich, Geneva, the Gruyères area, the Interlaken area, and Lucerne. Plus, you ll overnight in Oberammergau and Munich in Germany. The highlight of this tour is the time spent in the Interlaken area. The town is nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz and is surrounded by three mighty mountains: Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. From Interlaken, Globus has arranged an unforgettable rack railway trip to the "Top of Europe," a high alpine wonderland of ice and snow. Here, at the amazing Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station at 11,332 feet, you can experience an audiovisual journey through the alpine world; stand on the observation platform to view the glaciers and witness a panoramic view overlooking France, Germany, and Italy; and more. It's an unforgettable experience! Another special experience that Globus has arranged is a visit to the magnificent castle in Gruyères, where you ll walk through eight centuries of architecture, history, and culture. You'll also enjoy lunch with local specialties and a traditional dessert with meringue and double-crème at the castle. In Broc, sample delicious Swiss chocolate at a local chocolate factory. You'll also spend time in Berne, Switzerland s capital, and Geneva, Switzerland's most international city, which has a fantastic lakeside setting and breathtaking panoramas of the Alps. In Lucerne, enjoy a guided walking tour that includes Chapel Bridge, a picturesque wooden bridge with the iconic water tower. See the iconic Golden Roof in Innsbruck, Austria, and Munich s Marienplatz. In the charming village of Oberammergau, see the world-famous Passion Play, performed only once a decade by Oberammergau residents. These are just a few of the highlights on this Spectacular Switzerland tour with Oberammergau. It's a vacation of a lifetime This vacation, which includes tickets for the world-famous Oberammergau Passion Play, requires an additional deposit of $350 per person in June /9

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3 Day 1 ARRIVE IN ZURICH, SWITZERLAND Welcome to Zurich! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. Dinner Day 2 ZURICH BIEL/BIENNE NEUCHÂTEL GENEVA Enjoy an orientation walk of Zurich s OLD TOWN, Switzerland s center of banking and commerce. Then, leave Zurich and start your Swiss adventure. You ll quickly discover that Switzerland isn t just home to the Alps, but also to some of the most beautiful lakes. First, stop at the foot of the Jura Mountains in the picturesque town of Biel, known as Bienne by Frenchspeaking Swiss, famous for watch-making, and explore the HISTORICAL CENTER. Next, enjoy a scenic drive to lakeside Neuchâtel, dominated by the medieval cathedral and castle. Time to stroll along the lake promenade before continuing to stunning Geneva, the second-largest city in Switzerland, with its fantastic lakeside location and breathtaking panoramas of the Alps. Day 3 GENEVA During your guided sightseeing see the elegant buildings that house many international organizations, including headquarters of the International Red Cross and many United Nations agencies. You will also hear about John Calvin, the French theologian who helped reform the church in Geneva in the mid-16th century, visit the REFORMATION PARK with its International Monument to the Reformation and walk through the OLD TOWN to see St. Pierre Cathedral. Balance of the day is at leisure to further explore this fascinating city. An exciting optional lake cruise is available to make the most of your stay. Day 4 GENEVA ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS, FRANCE BROC GRUYÈRE AREA, SWITZERLAND Enter France and follow Lake Geneva along the southern shore, stopping in the famous spa town of Évian-les-Bains, renowned for its mineral water and a popular holiday resort. A scenic drive returns you to Switzerland. Cross the Rhône, France s largest river, which flows into Lake Geneva. See the vineyards, where some of the best Swiss wines are produced, then leave this Swiss Riviera and continue to Gruyère. Visit the magnificent CASTLE. Walk through eight centuries of architecture, history, and culture, and enjoy lunch with local specialties and a traditional dessert with meringue and double crème. Then, stop in Broc for a visit to MAISON CAILLER chocolate factory to taste this delicious Swiss specialty. Continue to your comfortable hotel in nearby Charmey. Lunch Dinner Day 5 GRUYÈRE AREA GSTAAD INTERLAKEN AREA Leave the Gruyère area and enjoy a scenic drive to Gstaad, one of Switzerland s most popular ski resorts, for an orientation of this pretty place. Then, continue to Interlaken. The town s unique location, nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz and surrounded by the world-famous Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains, guarantees spectacular views. Later, arrive at your charming hotel in Grindelwald and look forward to tomorrow s included highlight: the Jungfrau excursion! Day 6 INTERLAKEN AREA. EXCURSION TO THE JUNGFRAU An unforgettable trip to the high Alpine wonderland of ice and snow is the true highlight of a visit to Switzerland. At an amazing 11,332 feet, the JUNGFRAUJOCH is Europe s highest railway station. Jungfrau s 13,642-foot summit was first ascended in 1811 and in 1912 the rack 3/9

4 railway was opened. There are lots of things to do here: enjoy the Alpine Sensation, the Panorama 360 Experience, the ICE PALACE, and take the elevator to the Sphinx Observatory. Also receive your JUNGFRAU PASSPORT as a souvenir to take home with you. The round trip to the Top of Europe by MOUNTAIN TRAIN will take most of the day. Dinner Day 7 INTERLAKEN AREA BERNE LUCERNE Arrive in the stately capital of Berne. See the BEAR PARK, enjoy the panoramic view of the city from the Rose Garden, and the OLD TOWN with the Clock Tower and the ornate, flower-adorned fountains. Leave the Berner Oberland and drive via Langnau in the Emmental Valley to picturesque Lucerne. Tonight is your chance to join an optional dinner excursion to a folklore party with yodeling and alphorn blowing. Day 8 LUCERNE During your walking tour, admire Thorwaldsen s impressive LION MONUMENT, dedicated to the Swiss Guards who protected the Royal House of France during the French Revolution, and ornate patrician houses of the walled Old Town, then cross the famous covered CHAPEL BRIDGE to the Jesuit church. An exciting optional excursion is available to Mount Pilatus, and tonight, a farewell dinner awaits at a local restaurant for a proper auf Wiedersehen. Dinner Day 9 9LUCERNE INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA OBERAMMERGAU, GERMANY A comfortable drive brings you to Innsbruck in the Tyrolean mountains. Enjoy a walk through the Old Town to see the GOLDEN ROOF. Then, continue to picture-book Oberammergau.. Dinner Day 10 OBERAMMERGAU afternoon and evening are dedicated to the world-famous PASSION PLAY, held every 10 years and performed by the inhabitants of Oberammergau. Lunch Dinner Day 11 OBERAMMERGAU MUNICH Arrive in Munich, and enjoy an orientation featuring the Olympic Stadium, 1,000-foot-high Olympic Tower, and MARIENPLATZ. Day 12 MUNICH Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Vacation Highlights ZURICH Welcome dinner; orientation walk of the Old Town BIEL/BIENNE Visit the historical center NEUCHÂTEL 4/9

5 Visit the town GENEVA Guided sightseeing, visit Reformation Park EVIAN-LES-BAINS Stop on the French side of Lake Geneva GRUYÈRES [LF] Visit the castlein Gruyères town, followed by a special lunch with local specialties and double crème BROC [LF] Chocolate tasting at Maison Cailler GSTAAD Orientation INTERLAKEN AREA [LF] Excursion to the Jungfrau BERNE See the Bear Park, enjoy a panoramic view from the Rose Garden, Old Town LUCERNE Walking tour including the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge; farewell dinner at a local restaurant INNSBRUCK Walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof OBERAMMERGAU Passion Play MUNICH Orientation, visit Marienplatz Headsets throughout the tour. Maximum elevation on tour 11,332 ft. Adequate footwear is required for the trip to the Jungfrau. Meals Full buffet breakfast daily; 1 lunch in Gruyères, 1 lunch in Oberammergau, 6 three-course dinners with wine, including a welcome dinner in Zurich and a special dinner in Lucerne Hotels Zurich Sheraton Zurich Superior A newly opened 197 room hotel set in an urban cosmopolitan district with a cozy lobby lounge fireplace 5/9

6 and complimentary wireless internet access in public areas. The à-la-carte restaurant has an emphasis on fresh regional food with exciting cooking displays and there is a hip Italian hotel bar serving snacks and drinks as well as a fitness room for workouts. Geneva Royal Manotel In the heart of Geneva, this 203 room hotel welcomes you into a warm cozy atmosphere, where you will be met with tradition in a neoclassical ambiance with Free Wi-Fi access available throughout the hotel. Dining options include an upscale restaurant, a bistro and bar and leisure facilities comprise of a fitness area, sauna and hammam. Gruyere Cailler A charming 63 room chalet style hotel set in a magnificent natural setting in the Freiburg foothills of the Alps with two restaurants, a bar and Free Wi-Fi internet access throughout. The hotel is connected to the thermal baths of La Gruyère which include indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, Turkish steam bath and Spa facilities. Interlaken Sunstar Hotel Enjoying a quiet yet central location in the popular Alpine resort of Grindelwald which has beautiful unspoilt panoramic views of the famous North Face of the Eiger and the Wetterhorn. This 217 room chalet style property has a stylish lobby bar area with open fireplace and offers Free Wi-Fi internet access, two restaurants, a fitness centre and also boasts a wellness oasis with swimming pool, steambath and sauna. Lucerne Grand Hotel Europe 6/9

7 A classical 19th century 169 room property. This hotel offers a wonderful contrast of old charm with modern interior design and has a beautiful garden to enhance your stay. Wi-Fi access is available throughout the hotel with a fee (payable locally). The main dining room is opulently decorated serving traditional Swiss dishes and there is also a lounge and terrace area with a bar service. Oberammergau Romantik Hotel Boeld Overlooking the Kofel mountain, this charming three story chalet-style hotel has the Ammer river nearby. In the elegant restaurant and bar with terrace you can taste delicious regional specialties. The modern spa includes a hammam, a sauna and a whirlpool tub. Free WiFi internet access is available throughout the hotel, and rental bicycles are also available free of charge. Munich Holiday Inn Munich City Centre Multistory Hotel housed within office/apartment & showroom complex in city center near Deutsches Museum. No Excursions are available at this time. Dates and Prices Find the vacation dates that work for you, click "Reserve Now" for a vacation quote. You'll be able to select the number of people traveling, add Travel Protection, and also get an air-inclusive vacation price. You'll find we offer competitive and hassle-free air-inclusive vacations where you receive free airport transfers and flights coordinated with vacation dates. The price listed does not include your airfare, taxes or fees. Once you click "Reserve Now", you will be able to receive an air quote and a final vacation quote. Departure Tour Return Land/Cruise Details Start Date Date Price Only Popular Departure 5/22/2020 6/2/2020 $4, Popular Departure 6/5/2020 6/16/2020 $4, /9

8 6/19/2020 6/30/2020 $4, Popular Departure 7/3/2020 7/14/2020 $4, Popular Departure 7/17/2020 7/28/2020 $4, Popular Departure 7/31/2020 8/11/2020 $4, Popular Departure 8/14/2020 8/25/2020 $4, Popular Departure 8/28/2020 9/8/2020 $4, Popular Departure 9/11/2020 9/22/2020 $4, Popular Departure - due to itinerary and time of year, this departure historically sells out quickly. Early booking is encouraged. This vacation includes the world-famous Passion Play, a spectacular play performed only once every 10 years by the residents of the quaint little town of Oberammergau. An additional deposit of $350 per person will be collected in June 2019 to secure your reservation for the vacation and the tickets for the play. Prices are per person, based on double room occupancy. Single room supplement: $795 Triple room reduction per person: $133 Travel Terms & Conditions The purchase of any travel services offered by Globus, constitutes a contractual arrangement between you (the Traveler) and Globus, and represents your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions. Please ensure that you read carefully and understand the Terms & Conditions prior to booking. These Terms & Conditions cover Deposit & Final Payment information, Air-Inclusive Deposits & Final Payment, Revisions & Revision Fees, Air Arrangements, Participation, Travelers Who Need Special Assistance, Young Travelers, Smoking, Price Policy, Visas and Passports, Hotels & Accommodations, Baggage Allowance, Travel Documents, Not Included in the Land Price, Refunds, Service Inquires After the Vacation, Holidays, Safety, Photos & Pictures, Optional Excursions, and Responsibility. View full Terms & Conditions Important Notes Vacation departures, itineraries and prices are subject to change. A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required for Globus to reserve space for you. View Terms & Conditions for limited exceptions. The following charges are not included in the land vacation price unless otherwise noted: airfare to and from the start of your vacation; Intra-vacation air unless specified in the itinerary; airline baggage fees including checked and/or excess baggage fees; Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $11.20 per person, passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $4.00 per segment, and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other governmentimposed added by the airline and applicable at time of booking; port taxes; passports; visas (except on Cuba programs) and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Globus Group Leader in Cuba, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ship's crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant or onboard your vessel (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; optional excursions; additional 8/9

9 activities and excursions purchased online; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection; and all other items of a personal nature. Booking your Vacation with Air For air departure dates within 331 days, you'll be offered a choice of carriers and flight schedules as well as price points to choose from when selecting your flights. Your schedule will be provided to you at the time of booking (schedules are subject to change by carriers). Globus offers 2 air options: Flex Air and Instant Purchase Air. Flex Air allows flexibility if you want to make changes to your vacation schedule. Instant Purchase Air may offer additional airline options but has more restrictions. Some vacations may only offer one Air type option. Guaranteed air-inclusive prices: air is only available to passengers traveling from the United States and only available when booked in conjunction with a land vacation. An additional $300 per person non-refundable air deposit is required for Flex Air booked in conjunction with any land vacation (i.e. air-inclusive vacation). Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a vacation package. Instant Purchase Air requires air payment in full at time of booking (i.e. air-inclusive vacation) plus nonrefundable per person service fee ($30 for North/Central America, $50 for Europe/Middle East and $80 for all other destinations. Once booked, Instant Purchase Air is non-refundable, and non-changeable. Some vacations may only offer one Air type option. However, once your airfare is confirmed and Globus has received your full air and land deposit, your air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed. Air-Inclusive Vacations Applicable Taxes & Fees Air-inclusive vacations include government-imposed taxes and fees applicable at the time of booking and will be shown as a Total Amount. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply. At the time of booking your air-inclusive vacation online, carrier Websites will be provided to check baggage fees, or you can visit for up-to-date baggage pricing/restrictions. For return travel from some countries, international travelers are required to pay entry and/or exit fees at the airport. These fees will be collected by the local government and are payable by the traveler at time of travel. Your confirmation booking information will contain information about these fees. [LF] - Globus has created special experiences that will bring you behind the scenes, spotlight the unique stories of your journey, and bring to life the local flavor of your destination. Just look for the "[LF]" to see what we've included for you. 9/9