Switzerland by Train with Luxury & Style (10 Days): A Sample Itinerary
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DavidTravel Itinerary Highlights include:
Discover majestic Switzerland,
with excursions on Europe’s highest railways for stunning views
of the Jungfrau and Aletsch Glacier, and peaceful drives through
William Tell’s charming countryside. Explore the dungeons of the
Castle of Chillon, and drive along the shores of lovely Lake
Geneva on this breathtaking 10-day journey through mountains,
gorges, valleys and forests.
• Travel by train throughout Switzerland
• Enjoy a cruise on
Lake Lucerne to
Alpnachstad and board the steepest cogwheel
railway going up to
Mt. Pilatus Kulm for panoramic views of the
Swiss Alps and Lucerne
• Visit the Ice Palace and the Sphinx Terraces in
Jungfraujoch
and take in the breathtaking view of
Aletsch Glacier, the
largest river of ice in Europe
• Visit
Chillon Castle, an impressive medieval stronghold
immortalized by Swiss lore and poetry
Overview:
Mixing expansive greenery, slick
cities and buckets of fresh air,
Switzerland is a stylish tourist destination offering
countless outdoor adventures and contemporary urban breaks.
Top ski resorts include Zermatt, Verbier and celebrity-studded
St Moritz, while white-capped mountain peaks set against blue
skies make a wonderful backdrop for summertime hiking. The
ancient capital Berne provides superb opportunities for
sightseeing, shopping and traditional folk entertainment, while
Zürich leads the way in arts, design and nightlife - from opera
and world-class theatre to stylish bars and nightclubs.
Small, mountainous and wealthy, Switzerland is renowned for its
enviable quality of life in a country that ticks along like
clockwork. Its products are sought after the world over, from
delicious cheese and chocolate to luxurious watches whose
timekeeping is as sharp as a Swiss Army Knife - another popular
export from this sophisticated Alpine nation.