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Swiss Escape
TOUR: 8 Day Tour from #Zürich to #Lugano
Your escape to Switzerland begins in the dynamic city of Zürich, where you’ll meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a welcome dinner served at your hotel. Your stay in Zürich includes an orientation of the Old Town. Take a scenic drive to lakeside Neuchâtel with its impressive castle and medieval cathedral, time to stroll along its lake promenade. Lake #Geneva, situated at the foot of the Alps, is your spectacular base for 2 nights.

Your Swiss Escape includes a visit to the stately capital of #Berne. Enjoy a guided tour of the city to see Bear Park, a panoramic view from the Rose Garden, the Old Town’s Clock Tower with its painted figures, and the flowered-adorned fountains. In lovely Lucerne, be captivated by the Lion Monument, dedicated to the fallen Swiss Guards of the French Revolution, as well as the ornate patrician houses of the Old Town. Cross the famous covered Chapel Bridge to Lucerne’s Jesuit church. Drive through the magnificent Swiss Alps via the famous St. Gotthard tunnel to the Italian-speaking area of Switzerland, home to the lakeside town of Lugano. Enjoy a full day to relax or explore this beautiful setting, before a farewell dinner on your last night in Switzerland. The wonderful memories of your Swiss Escape are made all the sweeter by the absence of high-season crowds on your stunning Switzerland escorted vacation.
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DAY 1
ARRIVE IN ZURICH, SWITZERLAND
Welcome to Zurich! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Dinner

DAY 2
ZURICH–NEUCHÂTEL–LAKE GENEVA

DAY 3
LAKE GENEVA

DAY 4
LAKE GENEVA–BERNE–LUCERNE

DAY 5
LUCERNE

DAY 6
LUCERNE–LUGANO

DAY 7
LUGANO

DAY 8
LUGANO
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Tour Director
With GLOBUS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.


tour director SHERYL EVANS

Escorting tours for more than 20 years
I truly believe that being a Tour Director is the most fulfilling role in the world. Travel is my greatest passion, and I feel honored to be able to share my knowledge and personal experiences with my fellow travelers. One of my aims is to give guests a ‘behind-the-scenes’ glimpse of each destination. I particularly love the opportunities to go ‘off the beaten track’ and reveal the hidden treasures to experience the real country, to meet the real people, to hear their real stories. True to my Celtic roots, I am a passionate storyteller and I strive to make each place come alive. My tenet is to always deliver more than expected and I try to ensure that each guest goes home enriched with vivid memories that will last a lifetime and eager to come back for another European adventure.
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5-Day / 4-Night Package
Discover Basel, Switzerland’s third largest city and well known for its vibrant cultural art scene. Its beautiful Old Town is one of the best preserved in Europe with many buildings dating back to the 15th century. Next, come up and slowdown in Gstaad where you can enjoy the peace and quiet of Switzerland’s most glamorous and authentic alpine villages. This rail package is great to combine with river cruises or another country package and is also available in a self-drive option.
Package Pricing Includes
2 overnights stay including breakfast in Basel at the Nomad Hotel, double room
2 overnights stay including breakfast in Gstaad at the Bernerhof Gstaad, Style or Chalet double room
Swiss Transfer Ticket Combi (includes 2nd class rail tickets from Basel to Gstaad and from Gstaad to an airport or to a Swiss border, upgrade to 1st class available on request)
Basel & Gstaad Cards to attractions
Swiss Coupon Pass: 2-for-1 deal booklet
Private walking city tour of Basel
Glacier 3000, self-guided excursion
Tailoring, upgrades, self-drive, chauffeur drive and more are always available.
Also, for art lovers eager to plot their Art Basel itineraries, they will be delighted to learn that a chic new accommodation has opened marrying art with architecture Volkshaus .

Itinerary Summary
DAY 1 ARRIVAL – BASEL Arrival in Basel and check in to your hotel. Time at leisure. Enjoy a stroll in the Old Town, along the Rhine, and get a taste of the urban art scene. Embrace the local culture and the arts that the city has to offer. Overnight in Basel.

DAY 2 BASEL After breakfast, enjoy your day at leisure with free public transport around the city and discounted museum fares with the Basel Card. Perhaps include a visit of Foundation Beyeler and the Paper Mill Museum. Walk along the Art Trail Rehberger which connects to Germany. Optional private guided walking tour. Overnight in Basel.

DAY 3 BASEL – GSTAAD Your next destination takes you off the beaten track, high up in the Alps via rail. The train ride from Basel to Gstaad takes around 3 hours with two train changes. The last part from Zweisimmen to Gstaad is on the Golden Pass Line, which is a Panoramic train. Here you will relax for the next 2 nights and enjoy wellness, exclusive mountain activities and authentic culinary experiences. Overnight in Gstaad.

DAY 4 GSTAAD Today is at leisure for you to experience Gstaad and the Swiss mountain air while hiking, swimming in alpine lakes, biking, golfing, or bathing at the hotel spa. We’ve included a cable car ride to Glacier 3000 just for fun. Overnight in Gstaad.

DAY 5 GSTAAD – DEPARTURE Enjoy breakfast before your individual return journey from Gstaad to your next destinations or back to the airport.  Onward to any other cities in Europe by air or rail or car!

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We have teamed up with the Graubünden tourism region to familiarize you with this #beautiful #Alpine #destination.

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Sechseläuten – Switzerland

The #Swiss tradition of #Sechseläuten takes place in #Zürich’s town square of #Sechseläutenplatz at 6PM annually on the first Monday after the spring equinox. Dating back to the 16th century, this tradition spotlights #Böögg, an 11-foot-tall snowman of cotton and straw and a head packed with dynamite that’s set on fire. Residents gather to witness the burning of the symbol of winter, and it’s believed that the faster Böögg burns, the warmer the coming summer. The bonfire that ensues is then used to #barbecue #sausages for all spectators.

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Montreux, Switzerland

This traditional #Swiss town is nestled between #Lake Geneva and the #Alps, a serene setting that welcomes visitors looking to unwind. Spots like Clinique La Prairie, one of the most prestigious medical spas in #Europe, draw in visitors looking to be reenergized through weight-loss programs, detox treatments or just time to relax. Also worth a visit is Lavey-les-Bains thermal spa, which is fed by the hottest spring in Switzerland at the foot of the #Alps. #Montreux #Switzerland

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US Flag Lights Up Matterhorn in Show of Support

#Switzerland’s famed #Matterhorn was illuminated with an American flag for a few hours last week as a symbol of hope during the coronavirus pandemic. To the thousands of Americans and guests who have been awestruck by the Matterhorn, Zermatt touched our hearts with the message “Our thoughts are with all American people at this unprecedented time. We look forward to meeting again at the foot of the Matterhorn. We are all in this together.”

Light artist Gerry Hofstetter projected the flag onto the 14,692 foot tall peak in the #SwissAlps as part of a nightly series designed to show the town of #Zermatt’s support for everyone suffering and those fighting the pandemic. He’s been lighting up the Matterhorn with different images since March 24.

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The #Matterhorn

Why It’s Amazing: Five hundred mountain climbers have died attempting to reach the rocky 14,692-foot summit of Switzerland’s majestic Matterhorn. The snow-covered, sawtoothed peak has a pyramidal summit that has become the textbook illustration of alpinism’s golden age and all its triumphs.

Secret Viewing Spot: Ascend #Gornergrat by railway and exit at quiet #Rotenboden station. Walk down the three-kilometer path to #LakeRiffelsee, which on clear days offers majestic reflections of the mountain.

When to Go: The trail to Lake Riffelsee is open from July to October; the later you go, the less crowded it will be.

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The diversity of the landlocked, mountainous country is the essence of Switzerland and gives the country its unique identity. Still, it is best known for its financial institutions, #fine #cheeses and #chocolate, #watch #making industry, for its #scenery and an #excellent network of #public #transportation.
Capital City:	Berne
Major Cities: #Baden, #Basel, #Bellinzona, #Bern, #Biel, #Brig, #Chur, #Fribourg, #Genève, #LaChauxDeFonds, #Lausanne, #Locarno, #Lugano, #Luzern, #Martigny, #MontreuxVevey, #Neuchâtel, #Schaffhausen, #Sierre, #Sion, #Solothurn, #StGallen, #Thun, #Winterthur, #Zug, #Zürich
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Climate: Because of its central position, the weather is influenced by the four main European air currents – from the Atlantic, the eastern continent, the northern subpolar region and the Mediterranen south. The climate is temperate on the Central Plateau, otherwise it differs considerably from region to region.
Landforms:	Alps and Pre-Alps cover 60%, Central Plateau 30% and Jura 10% of the country.
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Switzerland is a world capital of one of humanity’s great indulgences: chocolate. At the same time it epitomizes discipline and punctuality with its watches and trains. You can battle nature’s elements to ascend some of the most challenging mountains in the world; or simply ride a train to get a great view of it. It’s a land of flower-filled mountain meadows and sophisticated cities, world economic and science summits and the art of blowing the ludicrously long alpenhorn used to call cows.

The beauty of its Alps define Switzerland. It’s not just their snow-capped peaks, it’s also their tumbling waterfalls, lush, green valleys and awe-inspiring vistas. But there’s a softer side–picturesque Alpine villages with little cottages adorned with flower boxes and the tinkling of cowbells in mountain pastures. It is packed with famous peaks; the Bernese Oberland is home to three major mountains, the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, alone. But it’s not all mountains–there are palm trees in some parts of Switzerland and it’s as famed for its beautiful lakes as for its mountains.

Switzerland is made up of 26 regions, or cantons, some of which speak German, some French, some both and one that speaks Italian. In general, the west of Switzerland is Francophone, while north and center are Germanic, and include the capital of Bern, and Lucerne and Zurich. The south speaks Italian.

It’s a year round destination–a mecca for hiking, biking, boating, hang-gliding, you name it, the sport is here — for summer. Winter there’s skiing, both downhill and cross country, climbing, glaciers to walk on and cities to enjoy. Flowers start blossoming in early spring; fall colors are mellow. Its resort towns are icons like St. Moritz, Grindelwald, Zermatt, Verbier and Davos–and have long been the getaway for the the rich and famous. Its major cities are destinations in and of themselves. Geneva has quaint old town, beautiful lake (you can catch and fish and have a chef prepare it for you that night) and great shopping. Zurich, too, has a beautiful old town as well as a much more urbane and sophisticated side.

There’s more to dining out in Switzerland than chocolate and fondue–although both are great. Swiss cuisine incorporates much of its neighbors and its multiple heritage-French, Italian and German. One thing about the Swiss, however, is that they are passionate about their food, so you should try regional specialities, recognizing that they’ll feature the best of local produce, be it fish, sausage, meat, pastries, cheeses, tarts or other foods.

Switzerland is easy to get to; both Zurich and Geneva are major air gateways and the airports are integrated into the much vaunted Swiss rail system. Both cities are also linked by high-speed rail to nearly a dozen countries. But what you really must do in Switzerland is enjoy its great transportation system. Traveling by train in Switzerland is very picturesque. You can take the famed Glacier Express, a vineyard express and even a chocolate train. Trains connect you to major cities and to remote villages easily and conveniently. There’s also its postal bus system and lake ferries to travel about on.

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