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1 Swiss & French Vaniti 10N/11D Visit: Lucerne 2N Interlaken 2N Montreux 1N Geneva 1N Dijon 1N Paris 3N Sightseeing: Lucerne Zurich city orientation tour, Lucerne walking tour, Excursion to Mt. titlis, Lake Lucerne Cruise Interlaken Visit Trummelbach falls, Orientation tour of City, Mt. Jungfraujoch excursion Montreux Excursion to Gstaad & Montreux Orientation tour, Excursion to Local Mountain Geneva City orientation tour Paris Night tour with Cruise, Eiffel tower entrance to top, Visit Versailles Itinerary: Day 01: Arrive Zurich Lucerne Zurich Orientation city tour Lucerne Walking City tour Welcome to Zurich!! On arrival at the airport you will clear customs and collect you bags. You will depart from the airport for a short orientation city tour of Zurich city. You will be driven through the main highlights of Zurich like the Old Town, the biggest clock-face of Europe on St. Peter's church, the worldfamous Bahnhofstrasse, the Limmatquai, the Guild Houses. The journey continues to Adliswil for a ride by cable car to Felsenegg (800 metres) where you enjoy beautiful views over Zurich, the lake and the white peaks of the Alps. We cross lake Zurich by ferry-boat and drive back to Zurich along the 'Golden Coast'. After the tour you will transfer onwards to Lucerne city. Check in the hotel and freshen up. Afternoon depart for the orientation walking tour of Lucerne city. A walk around Lucerne! Lucerne was a

2 city of bridges. In 1400, Lucerne was the only city in Europe to boast four bridges. The Hof Bridge, constructed around 1250 (demolished 1834), and the Chapel Bridge, built around 1300, formed part of the city fortifications. The Spreuer Bridge served to connect the lower parts of the city. Nowadays the less attractive Reuss Bridge is the oldest river crossing and contributed considerably to the city's development. It was not until the 19th and 20th centuries that five more bridges were added. However, Lucerne is also a city of palaces, churches and squares. You will learn some funny, interesting and true facts about Lucerne's history, churches, bridges, lanes, squares, towers and of course about Lucerne's trademark, the Chapel Bridge with the Water Tower. Return back to the hotel after the tour. Overnight in Lucerne hotel. Meals: None Day 02: Lucerne Excursion to Mt. Titlis Lake Lucerne Boat ride Breakfast at the hotel. Today explore Mt. Titlis. Bus ride to Engelberg, where the breath-taking journey to Mt. Titlis begins. Enjoy the spectacular sight of the glacier's deep crevasses and gigantic ice boulders from the revolving cable car ROTAIR. At the top of Mt. Titlis (10'000 ft. above sea level), a high alpine panorama awaits you. You will have magnificent views of the Alps from the restaurants (lunch excl.) or the sun terrace. Visit the Ice Grotto or take a ride with the chairlift IceFlyer, which brings you close to the crevasses. After the Mt. titlis excursion, you will be transferred to the prier for the short lake Lucerne cruise. Relax on the main or upper deck of the spacious 161-foot (49-meter) vessel while you listen to commentary about the majestic sights via your audio headset. With an expert captain at the helm, you ll motor past forested hillsides and verdant meadows nestled against looming mountain peaks. Purchase drinks and snacks from the onboard bar(extra cost). Transfer later to your hotel. Overnight in Lucerne hotel. Meals: Breakfast Day 03: Lucerne Interlaken Enroute Visit Trummelbach falls Orientation City tour of Interlaken After breakfast, check out of the hotel. Today you will drive toward Wilderswil and Lauterbrunnen. About 3 km after passing through Lauterbrunnen you will arrive at Trümmelbach Falls. This unique spectacle in the Lauterbrunnen Valley comprises no fewer than 10 glacier fed waterfalls inside a mountain. The impressive falls - floodlit and accessible by a special tunnel lift - carry up to 20,000 litres of water every second! These are Europe's largest subterranean waterfalls and Lauterbrunnen is often called the 'valley of 72 waterfalls'. The Trümmelbach Falls are the world's only glacier waterfalls that are accessible underground by lift, galleries, tunnels, paths and platforms. After viewing the magnificent falls inside the valley you will depart further onwards to Interlaken. Arrive at the hotel and check in. Later in afternoon depart for the walking orientation tour of Interlaken. Enjoy a relaxed walk through the main street in Interlaken and enjoy the fantastical view to the mountains from the meadow in the middle of the city center. Overnight in Interlaken. Meals: Breakfast.

3 Day 04: Interlaken Excursion to Mt. Jungfraujoch After breakfast, you will depart for the excursion of Mt. Jungfraujoch. From Interlaken, the heart of the Jungfrau region mountain world and uniquely situated between two lakes, we make our way to famous mountain resort Grindelwald where we board the cogwheel train for a spectacular ride via Kleine Scheidegg to Jungfraujoch. Stunning views of the world-famous triple peaks of Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau accompany you all the way to the top. Once on the top, immerse yourself in the fascinating high-alpine wonderland of ice, snow and rock. Experience the adventure tour "Alpine Sensation" marking the 100-year anniversary of the Jungfrau Railway and visit the Sphinx Observation Terrace and Plateau with the most breathtaking panoramic views of snow-capped peaks, neighboring countries and Europe's longest glacier, the Aletsch Glacier. Stroll through the tunnels of the Ice Palace located in the heart of the glacier, a once in a lifetime experience! After the excursion you will return back to the hotel. Overnight in Interlaken. Meals: Breakfast Day 05: Interlaken Montreux Enroute Explore Gstaad and Orientation tour of Montreux After breakfast, you will check out and travel onwards to Montreux. Passing Lake Brienz, Lake Thun and Zweisimmen, you will reach the world-renowned holiday resort of Gstaad. Your journey takes you through the wild and romantic Pays d Enhaut with the scenic villages of Château d Oex and Montbovon. You will have some photo opportunities and spend some time in the villages. Later you will drive through a tunnel, before a panoramic view of Lake Geneva and Montreux opens in front of you. Arrive Montreux, excursion crosses the "border" between German and French-speaking Switzerland and takes you to the shores of Lake Geneva. Enjoy the mild climate and the beautiful terraced vineyards of Lavaux that are part of the UNESCO world heritage. While in Montreux, you want to consider visiting one of the most beautiful historic buildings in Switzerland, the Chateau de Chillon: in the 13th century this castle was built in a unique setting on the shores of Lake Geneva, and today also serves as a typical postcard souvenir from Switzerland. After the excursion, you will check in the hotel and rest of the evening is free and easy. Overnight in Montreux hotel. Meals: Breakfast Day 06: Montreux Geneva Visit the local mountain Rochersde-Naye After breakfast today you will check out of the hotel and visit the local mountain Rochers de Naye. Just 45 minutes, the cogwheel train climbs 1,600 metres (approx. 5,200 ft) from Montreux to the Rochers-de-Naye summit offering fantastic panoramic views over Lake Geneva from Montreux. After the excursion you will depart Montreux and travel to Geneva. Afternoon depart for the

4 orientation tour of Geneva. Discover the International Geneva through the world's peacemaking organizations. Hear all about the peaceful site and diplomatic places such as Red Cross, UN, Unicef, WTO. Let yourself enjoy the beautiful shores of Lake Geneva, its attraction as the famous fountain "Jet d'eau" and the flower clock. Explore Geneva old town on our mini-train, you will be taking a step back in time with Saint Peter's cathedral: known as the church where John Calvin gave his inspiring sermons during the mid-16th century. The imposing Romanesque-Gothic church with a neoclassical facade still dominates the center of the international Swiss town. On this stroll, you will also explore Place Bourg-de-four, original market place, the arsenal and the town hall; lose yourself in the grandeur and beauty of this culturally influential town. Check in the hotel and rest of the day is free. Overnight in Geneva hotel. Meals: Breakfast Day 07: Geneva Dijon Visit the Wineyards and Burgandy region After breakfast at the hotel, check out of the hotel and travel to Dijon. A 17th-century convent, the largest wine cellars in Burgundy... Tour and tasting of unforgettable wines. A 17thcentury convent that houses the biggest cellars in Burgundy. A breathtaking tour to discover part of a maze of 5 km of vaulted galleries. Millions of bottles, slowly ageing. A rich and varied tasting. A magic place apart which marries wine and culture. Visit and tasting: audio-guided tour and free tasting of 13 Burgundy wines with a free sample. After the tour you will check in the hotel at Dijon and freshen up. Rest of the day is free. Overnight in Dijon. Meals: Breakfast Day 08: Dijon Paris Paris Night tour with Cruise on Seine After breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to Paris. Check in the hotel after a long day. Freshen up and later in evening depart for the night tour of paris. Your will be transferred to the Bateaux Parisiens pier on the Seine. Board your relaxing 1- hour river cruise, which includes narration about the famous attractions you ll see such as the Eiffel Tower and Il de la Cité, the island that s home to Notre-Dame and the Conciergerie. Return to the dock, board the coach for your 1.5-hour nighttime tour of Paris. Pass by lit-up sights like the Opera House, the Louvre, Place de la Concorde and Pont Neuf, and drive through St Germain des Près and along the Champs-Elysées. Other illuminated landmarks include Rue de Rivoli, Les Invalides, the Grand Palais and Petit Palais, and the Arc de Triomphe. Your tour ends at the Opera area. Return back to the hotel after the tour. Overnight in Paris hotel. Meals: Breakfast

5 Day 09: Paris Visit the Eiffel Tower to the top After breakfast, today you will depart to visit the Eiffel tower. There s so much to see and do at the Eiffel Tower! Hidden within there are many a secret, and quite out of the ordinary, fun or even romantic places. After exploring the tower you have rest of the day free and easy. You have an opportunity to shop around for some souvenirs. Overnight in Paris hotel. Meals: Breakfast Day 10: Paris Excursion to Versailles After breakfast, today depart for the excursion to Versailles estate. The history of the Palace of Versailles starts at the 17th century. It was first a hunting lodge, then a seat of power, and finally, from the 19th century onwards, a museum. Composed of the Palace, the gardens, the Park, the Trianon estate and several buildings in town, today the Estate of Versailles spread over more than 800 hectares. After the excursion you will return back to the hotel. Rest of the evening is free at the hotel. Overnight in Paris. Meals: Breakfast Day 11: Depart Paris After breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport Inclusions: 02 nights in Lucerne hotel with breakfast 02 nights in Interlaken hotel with breakfast 01 nights in Montreux hotel with breakfastb 01 nights in Geneva hotel with breakfast 01 nights in Dijon hotel with breakfast 03 nights in Paris hotel with breakfast Services of AC 8 seater vehicle OR AC 15 seater vehicle from Rome airport to drop off at Paris airport 15 days with driver Services of AC 8 seater vehicle from Rome airport to drop off at Paris airport 11 days with driver Zurich orientation tour by coach no entrance no guide Lucerne walking tour by coach no entrance local guide Full day excursion to Mt. Titlis with cable car and Ice flyers no guide Lake Lucerne Boat ride no guide Excursion to Trummelbach falls no guide Interlaken orientation city tour no guide

6 Full day excursion to Mt. Jungfraugh with train tickets non guided Visit the Gstaad no entrance no guide Explore Montreux Chillon Castle entrance no guide Explore Montreux s local mountain Rochers-de-Naye no guide Orientation tour of Lake Geneva no guide no entrance Full day excursion to wineyards and Burgundy region with wine tasting local guide Paris Night tour and Seine river cruise local guide Visit to Eiffel tower to the top no guide Full day excursion to Versailles estate with audio guide Exclusions: International air tickets Visa Charges Travel Insurance Meals not mentioned Sightseeing not mentioned Guides wherever mentioned Any other services not mentioned in the above itinerary Entrances not mentioned Tips & Porterage ACCOMMODATION DETAILS FOR THE ABOVE ITINERARY Place DELUXE STANDARD Lucerne Monopol or similar Drei Konige hotel or similar Interlaken Stella or Similar Chalet Swiss or Similar Montreux Suisse Majestic Helvetie Geneva Tiffany Admiral Dijon Mercure Clemenceau Campanile Dijon Congres Clemen Paris Best Western Premium or Similar Belta or similar

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