Switzerland: Europe's Crown Jewel
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- Attend an exclusive
- private cocktail reception for Tauck guests only at the Ice Palace on the Jungfraujoch; enjoy a two-night stay at the Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa in guest rooms featuring views of the Jungfrau; ride aboard a domed observation car into the Alps on the Glacier Express; climb by cogwheel train to Gornergrat to view the Matterhorn; cruise aboard a private boat to the Borromean Islands on Lake Maggiore
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- TAUCK'S YELLOW ROADS! 11 days of in-depth exploration to tiny Alpine villages steeped in charm and glistening lakes radiant with natural beauty TAUCK EXCLUSIVE - A private cocktail reception for Tauck guests only at the Ice Palace on the Jungfraujoch, the "top of Europe" A two-night stay at the Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa in guest rooms featuring views of the Jungfrau A rail journey to your Alpine resort in Zermatt, where views of the Matterhorn astound Passage aboard a domed observation car on The Glacier Express Private boat ride on Lake Maggiore to Isola Bella in the beautiful Borromean Islands An overnight stay in one of the world's most famous Alpine resorts, St. Moritz Multiple-night stays in Zermatt, Lugano, Interlaken and Lucerne Small Group Departures, averaging 24 Tauck guests, are available on select departures; specially priced from $6890 per person double, specific dates apply - ask at booking for details Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted 20 meals, service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage
Itinerary
Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Hotel Royal Plaza Montreux. A transfer is included upon your arrival from Geneva International Airport to Montreux and your hotel on the shores of Lake Geneva. Join us this evening for a welcome reception and dinner.
MEALS : D
LODGING : Hotel Royal Plaza Montreux
Think spectacular scenery, regal lakeside châteaux, quintessential Swiss villages and snowcapped mountains that glisten in the sunlight. Add ample opportunities to learn about life in this Alpine wonderland and you have a glimpse of what's in store today. Start your d...
Take a cogwheel rail journey up to Gornergrat (10,225 ft.), one of the best viewing points to see breathtaking vistas of the Matterhorn from on high. Descend at leisure; the rest of the day is free to enjoy the resort of Zermatt.
MEALS : B
LODGING : Hotel Mont Cervin Palace
Travel by train and coach for a trip over the 6,578-ft. Simplon Pass to Stresa on Lake Maggiore in Italy - after lunch, a private water taxi awaits to take you to Isola Bella. Visit the palace and gardens, built in the shape of a ship, before continuing on to your grand hotel nestled on the shores of Lago di Lugano.
MEALS : B, L, D
LODGING : Hotel Splendide Royal Lugano
If you speak Italian, here's an opportunity to test your skills as you enjoy a day at leisure in Lugano, a part of "Italian speaking" Switzerland. A city made for walking, you'll find inviting parks, lively squares, sidewalk cafés, arcades and more.
MEALS : B
LODGING : Hotel Splendide Royal Lugano
View some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe as you cross between Italy and Switzerland along Via Regina, the old Roman road. Drive over the Maloja Pass en route to St. Moritz for an overnight stay at one of the town's truly grand hotels, a distinction it has hel...
Rail travel is one of the best ways to see the Alpine scenery up-close and the Swiss trains are some of the best in the world. Ride The Glacier Express aboard Tauck's private panoramic dome car through the Alps, where you'll travel along silver streams, beneath massiv...
This part of the Bernese Oberland is known as Switzerland's "jewel in the crown." Given reasonable weather, today's excursion to "the top of Europe" will be a memorable highlight as your mountain railway train ascends into the majestic Swiss Alps. Arrive at Kleine Sch...
Depart Interlaken after breakfast and drive through the Bernese Oberland to Berne, the capital of Switzerland and home to the best-preserved medieval town center in the country. The Old City of Berne is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for medieval architecture,...
While a thoroughly modern, culturally rich city, lakeside Lucerne retains much of its old-world charm and a strong sense of its history, as you'll see for yourself on a guided walking tour and time to explore on your own today. Surrounded by an alpine panorama, stroll...
Tour ends: Lucerne. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from the Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern to the Zurich Airport, an approximate travel time of 30+ minutes; allow a minimum of 3 hours for flight check-in.
MEALS : B
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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It's easy to see the world's sights. To stand in long lines, push through the crowds, and generally have the same standard-issue vacation as everyone else. But that's not good enough for us, and it's not good enough for you. We believe that travel should be easy. It should be fun. It should be worth your time and the price you paid. It should re-energize and transform. And above all else, it should be beyond the ordinary. Because how you see the world matters.
In 1882, Herman Tauck arrived in New York City from Germany in search of the American dream. His determination and values were passed on to his son, Arthur Tauck, who would realize that dream. With ingenuity and an innovative spirit, Arthur started Tauck Motor Tours, a travel company that would give birth to a new industry. The first tour, through the back roads of New England, was created by this 27-year-old in 1925. It embodied the same successful formula used by Tauck today: do the right thing. Craft a life-enriching travel experience; provide it at a single all-inclusive price; ensure there is great value for money; and rely on recommendations of satisfied customers to build a following and grow the business.
Two elements that did change over the next 90+ years – and three generations of Taucks – were the scope of destinations served and the variety of modes of travel used. Today Tauck delivers life-enriching travel experiences to every corner of the globe, incorporating small cruise ships, premium riverboats, trains, helicopters and more. What started as a New England motor coach tour company has truly evolved into an extraordinary global travel company. The fourth generation of Taucks is now involved in the company. While remarkable in any business, this seamless continuity across generations speaks to shared vision and values.
Throughout its history, the concept of “family” at Tauck has gone far beyond those sharing the surname to include hundreds of valued employees, and hundreds of thousands of loyal guests. The story of Tauck is the story of a unique American family company celebrating a passion for travel – a story that will continue to inspire generations to come.
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