Day 01: Arrive Geneva – Montreux
Arrive Geneva and make your way to the train station to board your train to Montreux (approx. 1hr). Upon arrival, make your way to the hotel and check in. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this lovely city. Overnight in Montreux.
Day 02: Montreux – Glacier 3000 – Montreux
Wake up to breakfast this morning and its time to take the train to the fabulous Glacier 3000. The glacier ski area between Gstaad and Les Diablerets. The destination in eternal snow offers terrific views from snow-covered mountains in the south to the smooth foothills of the northern Alps. Take a train from Interlaken to Gstaad. Take a Postal Bus from Gstaad to Col Du Pillon & from Col Du Pillon take an aerial cable car to Scex Rouge via Cabane.
View Point - The View Point at 3’000 metres offers an indescribable view onto the most beautiful alpine 24 peaks over 4’000 metres at a glance. Just a short walk from Restaurant Botta, a wonderful view beginning with the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau to the Matterhorn reveals itself. It is hard to get enough of this 360-degree panorama.
Peak Walk By Tissot - There is only one suspension bridge in the world that connects two mountain peaks. And it invites you to an adventure that you will not easily forget. The Peak Walk by Tissot is the highlight of the glacier adventure: It connects the smaller peak (View Point) with the 5 meter higher main peak (Scex Rouge) and takes all guests to incredible heights. The 107 metre long and 80 centimetre wide bridge offers a stunning view onto the Alps: Matterhorn, Mont Blanc, Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau are visible from the bridge and offer grandiose views, far off into the distance.
Ice Express Chairlift - Standing at Scex Rouge brings you as close to eternal ice as you will ever get: The glacier is just a chairlift ride away. And on the glacier there are many activities like the Glacier Walk, Snow Bus Tour, Fun Park and much more. In order to get there, you just need to take a seat on the Ice Express chairlift. Lean back, relax and enjoy the view – and get excited about your trip to the eternal ice.
Schlitteln Fun Park - Fun in the snow is not only possible on boards – but also on plastic plates! Sliding in the Fun Park at the lower end of the Ice Express chairlift is free of charge. It is for all those who do not ski or for families who want to enjoy the snow. Those equipped with plastic plates, and who are confident enough to go down the run, will enjoy a great white experience! It is the ideal winter sport for big and small and that one can enjoy together, in a group, with friends or with the whole family.
Glacier Walk
Dog Sled Riding (Chargeable) - On four paws through the snow: The Huskies are at home in the white splendor. The whole pack enjoys moving around in the snow – and this joy is contagious and felt by everyone watching them play in the snow. Even better is a romantic ride on a dogsled through the unique alpine area of Glacier 3000. The Huskies pull you through the beautiful glacier landscape and allow you to have a very special experience.
Alpine Coaster (Chargeable) - 520° circles, 10 somewhat steep curves, 6 waves and 3 jumps promise action-packed speeds of up to 40 km/hour on a one kilometre stretch: The Alpine Coaster will quickly raise your adrenaline level and get your heart beating hard! You will experience weightlessness up to 6 metres above the ground on this high-flying adventure. You determine the speed with the brake lever and how many times you want to go down the toboggan run.
Snow Bus (Chargeable) - Did you ever ride along in a snow cat? No? Then it is high time to do so! The Snow Bus from Glacier 3000 is the best opportunity to do this. It drives like a caterpillar over the crisp snow and has room for up to 20 people. And it is also the most pleasant way to discover the glacier area – from the comfort of your own seat. It is ride of a truly different nature – for young and old!
Later in the afternoon its time to make your way back to the train station via the cable car and back to Montreux. Overnight in Montreux.
Day 03: Experience A Scenic Journey On The Chocolate Train.
A very “sweet “day is in store for you today. Following breakfast this morning you depart on the special Chocolate train departing Montreux train station at 0935 hrs, ascending to Gruyeres home of the famous Gruyere cheese, and eventually to Broc where the chocolate factory is located. (The train runs every Mon, Wed and Thu from June to Oct). This full day excursion terminates back in Montreux in the evening, following which the day is free for you. Overnight in Montreux.
Day 04: Montreux – Zermatt
Post breakfast this morning it’s time to pack and make your way to the train station and head to the car free city of Zermatt.(2hrs 40 mins with 1 change at VISP) Upon arrival make your way to the hotel and check in. The day is free for you to walk around this lovely village nestled at the foot of the mammoth Matterhorn. Overnight in Zermatt.
Day 05: Zermatt - Matterhorn Glacier Paradise – Zermatt
Wake up to breakfast this morning and brace yourself for a spectacular excursion to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise which is the highest sightseeing point in Europe, which is accessible by cableway! The world's highest glacier palace, approximately 15 metres under the surface of the glacier, and the various glacial splits and gaps, can all be explored in amazement. Discrete lighting and spherical sounds accompany this small wonder of the glacial world. Information about the creation of the palace, glaciology and wine, and the fascinating sculpture skillfully honed from the ice all add up to a very special experience. The yellow-green electric bus, leaving at the entrance of Zermatt, takes you to the bottom station of Matterhorn glacier paradise.
The 8-seater Matterhorn-Express cable railway takes you up to the Furi station. From here the cableway takes you further up to Trockener Steg, where you'll find a restaurant. The highest cableway in Europe transports visitors up past giant crevasses to the Matterhorn glacier paradise and into a breathtaking mountain landscape of glaciers and permanent snow. The exciting tour from Zermatt to the Matterhorn glacier paradise takes about 40 minutes. Overnight in Zermatt
Day 06: Zermatt – St. Moritz (Glacier Express)
It’s time to sample one of the most scenic train journeys in Switzerland today as you check out of your hotel and make your way to the train station and board the Glacier Express taking you to St Moritz. This is a 7 hr comfortable journey taking you through some of the most spectacular scenery, 291 bridges and 91 tunnels! Upon arrival, make your way to the hotel and check in. The rest of the evening is free for you. Overnight in St Moritz.
Day 07: St. Moritz
Wake up to a lazy breakfast this morning as the day is yours to spend as you like. St Moritz is a lovely city with its salubrious climes and breathtaking scenery. There are several walking trails and places where you can spend some quality time. St. Moritz and the Engadin valley has developed into a popular family destination in summer, offering unlimited action and fun for children and peace and relaxation for their parents. Families can partake in activities in countless playgrounds, at picnic areas, by bathing lakes, through ruggedly romantic landscapes, on the backs of horses or mules, on inline skates or high in the treetops culminating amidst the fantastic Alpine landscape. Few Optional Activities are listed below.
Overnight in St Moritz
Day 08: St. Moritz – Lugano (Bernina Express)
Wake up this morning in your high altitude resort at St Moritz with its snowy peaks and take the Bernina express to Tirano and then take the Bernina Express Bus which takes you along the scenic route through picturesque villages and along the bank of Lake Como to Lugano. The Bernina Express: the train & Bus lets you travel into and right through a UNESCO World Heritage site. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and relax. Overnight in Lugano.
Day 09: Lugano – Swiss Miniature – Lugano
A unique sight awaits you this morning as you visit the Swiss Miniatur in Melide. Take a train from Lugano to Melide & walk 200m from Melide station to Swissminiatur. If you want to have an overview of Switzerland and spend a nice time in a wonderful region, do not miss Swissminiatur, an exciting place and a must see attraction for everyone visiting Switzerland. In an area of 14,000 m2 visitors can admire more than 120 models at scale of 1:25 which represent the most important buildings, monuments and transportation means in Switzerland. The park is open from 0900 hrs to 1800 hrs. Enjoy lunch at the park and the various sights.
Following this make your way back to Lugano. We recommend you doing a tour of the city of Lugano on the edge of the beautiful tourist train Red Arrow allows all families to discover the full beauty of Lugano and its surroundings, you can admire from it's wagons, the funiculars Monte Bre and San Salvatore, the Casino, the Congress Palace, the Museum Villa Ciani and the Museum of Art, the lakefront, mountains and take some memorable pictures. This tour is offered every day with departures every 30 minutes, the trip lasts 40 minutes. The train departs from Piazza Manzoni – Lugano. Overnight in Lugano.
Day 10: Visit Ascona And Bellinzona Fox Town On Your Own.
We recommend you taking a train to Mendrisio train station, departing Lugano at 1323 hrs and arriving Mendrisio at 1343 hrs, from where you need to connect to Fox Town by bus departing at 1401 hrs and arriving at 1403 hrs! Enjoy shopping here ( it’s the largest outlet shopping outlet in the whole of Switzerland and you are assured of getting some bargain buys here ) Later in the afternoon around 1555 hrs or 1655 hrs you can take the bus back to Mendrisio station and connect to your train to Lugano. The rest of the evening is free for you. Overnight in Lugano.
Day 11: Depart Lugano – Zurich Airport.
Wake up this morning following which its time to take the train to your onward destination.
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