8 day Independent Program — On Special!
European Travel Advisors suggests this Independent tour combining Switzerland and France and embracing both historical and artistic cultures. Indulge in the exceptional cuisine with roots in the French style of preparation with the precision of the Swiss!
Itinerary
DAY 1 — USA / ZURICH
Departure from USA by scheduled air service (airfare not included in package).
DAY 2 — LAUSANNE
Arrival to Zürich and board your train to Lausanne. Upon arrival transfer to your selected hotel and this evening enjoy a welcome dinner to sample some of the local cuisine.
DAY 3 — LAUSANNE
This morning enjoy a walking tour in Lausanne (May 1‑September 30) including the famous 13th century gothic Cathedral. In the afternoon enjoy an independent visit of the Museum Fondation de L’Hermitage, a museum with changing exhibitions.
DAY 4 — GENEVA / YVOIRE / EVIAN , FRANCE
Board your train to Geneva where you will enjoy a private guided walking tour of this International cosmopolitan city. Board a romantic boat to the French side of the Leman Lake, and then enjoy a walk at your rhythm along the streets of the medieval town Yvoire. Lunch on your own and then board another boat (or bus during the low season) to Evian where you will have your time at leisure before boarding the last boat back to Lausanne.
DAY 5 — LAUSANNE / MARTIGNY
Today the full day is at leisure. We suggest boarding the train to Martigny and visiting the heritage of the Romans in this town and the Giannada Museum with its prestigious painting collections. From here, you can board your train back to Aigle and take a short walk in town to visit the Castle and its Wine Museum. Transfer back by train to Lausanne at your leisure.
DAY 6 — LAUSANNE / DIJON, FRANCE (OPTIONAL EXTENSION TO PARIS ON REQUEST)
This morning board a train to Dijon for a city tour in this charming French town. Following lunch, you will enjoy a wine tasting in the heart of this world-renowned wine-growing region. In the evening, take the train back to Lausanne.
DAY 7 — FRIBOURG
At your leisure, board a train to Fribourg, (about 50 minutes). You will have time for lunch on your own and then visit one of the most magnificent old towns of Switzerland with a private local guide. Following the tour you will have some free time to shop or browse. Board the train back to Lausanne for your farewell night in Switzerland.
DAY 8 — LAUSANNE / ZURICH/ USA
Board your train for the Zurich airport in time for your flight back to USA.
Pricing
| 4/1/2024 — 10/31/2024 | |
| 3 Star Hotel and Second Class Rail and/or Boat | $3,549 (Single supplement: $980) |
| 4 Star Hotel and First Class Rail and/or Boat | $3,999 (Single supplement: $899) |
| 4 Star Superior hotel and First Class rail and/or Boat | $4,399 (Single supplement: $1699) |
Includes
- 6 nights accommodations in Lausanne: 3 star Hotel Aulac (with lake view); 4 star Hotel Continental, 4 star superior Chateau d’Ouchy (with lake view)
- 1 dinner 3‑course at the hotel restaurant in Lausanne (beverage not included)
- Half-day (2hrs) Regular City sightseeing in Lausanne (offered May1-September30)
- Private guide for walking tour of Geneva (2 hours)
- Roundtrip TGV train tickets from Lausanne to Dijon
- 1 Wine tasting in Dijon .1 Boat Trip from Geneva to Yvoire (using Swiss pass) . Private guide for walking tour of Fribourg (2 hours)
- 8 Day Swiss Pass in 2nd class for 3* package and 1st class for 4* and 4* superior package .Continental or buffet breakfast daily (hotel’s choice)