#Switzerland: Explore #Basel & #Gstaad
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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