Scenic Switzerland and the French Riviera by Rail

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Day 1 / Arrive into Paris – the City of Romance, Lights and Glamour.

Paris, Europe

Full Day

Arrive at Paris International Airport. You will be transfer to the Hotel and Check in. Later in the evening you will be proceed on your own to the tour departure point of Seine River cruise. This one hour Seine river cruise is a great way to see Paris, specifically at night. Being on the river as the sun sets and the lights turn on all around you has a magical feel to it. After cruise proceed on your own to the departure point to join an illumination coach tour. This Paris night tour takes you across the city in the evening, allowing you to see iconic sights lit up after dark. Pass through lit landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, Place de la Concorde, the Opera House, and the Arc de Triomphe. Return back to the hotel. Overnight in Paris

Day 2 / Paris

Paris, Europe

Full Day

After morning breakfast, you will be proceed on your own to the tour departure point of Hop on Hop off bus , this can be a fantastic way to get around and experience the highlights of Paris. Explore the main sights of Paris with your pass. Visit the landmarks of Paris like Arc De Triomphe, Concorde Square, The Invalids, The Alexander Bridge, The Opera House and Champs Elysees. Next opt for a visit to the fascinating Eiffel Tower to have a bird’s eye view of Paris. (Eiffel Tower Tickets are not included in the Tour Cost and the same has to be paid directly). In the Evening you have an option to go for Moulin cabaret show (not included in tour cost). Overnight in Paris.
 

 

Day 3 / Paris

Paris, Europe

Full Day

After breakfast, you will proceed on your own to the metro station to take a train to Disneyland or you can book a cab. A full day excursion to Disneyland Paris. Your ticket entitles you either for Walt Disney Studios where you candidly cover the magical world of cinema and television or Walt Disney Studios Park where the thrilling rides await you. Return back to the hotel. Overnight in Paris.

Day 4 / Paris – Nice

Nice, Europe

Full Day

Today morning after check out, you will  proceed on your own to Paris station to board a train to Nice. Arrive at Nice and make your own way to the Hotel and check-in. Later you can OPT for  Half Day City Tour of Nice. Or Spend the day at leisure &  stroll along the beautiful Promenade des Anglais. Overnight in Nice. 

Day 5 / Nice – Day Trip To Cote D’ Azur – Eze – Nice

Nice, Europe

Full Day

After Breakfast, you can opt for a Full Day Trip to Cote D’Azur. Upon leaving Nice, you will be driven up to Mont Alban, with its splendid views over Nice and Ville franche. Then on to Eze, a typical French medieval village, famous for the perfume making. You will have the chance to visit one of the perfume factories to see how the local scents are made. From there, we travel the Principality of Monaco to see Old Monaco, the Cathedral, changing of the guards at noon and the famous Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit. We will arrive back in Nice. Return back to your hotel in the evening. Overnight in Nice.

Day 6 / Nice – Day Trip To St. Tropez – Nice

Nice, Europe

Full Day

After Breakfast, You can OPT for Full day Trip to St. Tropez. Reach the charming city of St. Tropez by boat in just 2.5 hours from Nice. Enjoy the views of the French Riviera along the way, and spend the afternoon exploring the city that is emblematic of Provence. Admire the harbor and visit the many boutiques and the well-known market at the Place des Lices. See the Citadelle, Quartier de la Ponche, Annonciade Museum and more during your visit. Return back to Nice and Overnight in Nice.

Day 7 / Nice – Geneva (By Flight) – Montreux (By Train)

Montreux, Europe

Full Day

After morning breakfast, check out and you will be transfer to the airport to board a flight to Geneva   Arrive at Geneva airport Transfer yourself to the station located on the airport. With your Swiss Rail Pass take a train to Montreux. The city is the most frequented resort on Lake Geneva and famous for its beautiful lakeside location, in the heart of Western Switzerland. Arrive and Check in to your Hotel. Opt to visit Chillon castle. The Castle is located on Lake Geneva and is renowned for its beauty of being preserved as the best medieval European Castles.  Overnight in Montreux.

Day 8 / Montreux – Zermatt Or Rochers De Naye – Montreux

Montreux, Europe

Full Day

After breakfast, Today you can opt to visit Zermatt the car free resort & visit the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (not included). The Matterhorn Glacier Paradise has the highest cable car station in Europe which gives panoramic 360° views of the Alps .At 4,478 meters, the majestic Matterhorn, also called the "jewel of the Swiss Alps", looms over the breathtaking Alpine panorama. This Switzerland landmark is at the border of the western Swiss canton of Valais between Zermatt and the Italian resort of Breuil-Cervinia, and offers a paradise for all nature-lovers looking for peace and quiet. Its symmetric pyramid shape, the rocky tooth reaching the sky and the light reflections of the nearby Stellisee make the Matterhorn’s landscape a unique natural spectacle in Zermatt. Later return back to Montreux. Or you can also opt for A 55-minute rack-train ride from Montreux, Les Rochers-de-Naye offers unrivalled views over the Alps and Lake Geneva. The highest point of these mountains is just over 2,000 meters. In winter, they are transformed into a charming winter sports area – and in the summer season, they’re the ideal place for hiking. Overnight in Montreux.

Day 9 / Montreux – Interlaken

Montreux, Europe

Full Day

After breakfast, check out and take a train to Interlaken. Interlaken is situated between turquoise Lake Brienz, deep blue Lake Thun , has panoramic views of the majestic peaks of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfraujoch. Whichever season you visit here you will have something to look forward to, enjoy the magnificent blooms of spring, the adventures of summer, the colors of autumn and atmospheric winters in the heart of Switzerland. Arrive and check into the Hotel. Later take Lake Thun Cruise (Free with Swiss Rail Pass), here you can opt to visit St. Beatus Caves during the cruise.  Or you can take Lake Brienz Cruise (Free with Swiss Rail Pass) and opt to visit Istelwald Town, Geisbach Waterfalls. Return back to Hotel. Overnight in Interlaken. 
 

 

Day 10 / Interlaken – Mt. Piltaus – Lucerne – Interlaken

Interlaken, Europe

Full Day

Today depart to Lucerne for a Golden Roundtrip to visit Mt.Pilatus. While waiting for the boat in Lucerne, you will see the Chapel Bridge and towers of the Musegg Wall, a couple of Lucerne’s landmarks. The boat offers a leisurely way of crossing Lake Lucerne to Alpnachstad. The steepest cogwheel railway in the world takes you to Pilatus Kulm, the summit, in only 30 minutes. The vegetation changes constantly, from the reeds of the lake to lush green meadows, while fragrant forests make way for a rugged mountain scape featuring striking rock formations. Visitors with a sense of adventure can let loose in the rope park here, or hurtle down the toboggan run. Later visit Lucerne, the gateway to central Switzerland, sited on Lake Lucerne, is embedded within an impressive mountainous panorama. Evening go for the Lake Lucerne Cruise. Later return back to Interlaken Hotel. Overnight in Interlaken.
 

 

Day 11 / Interlaken – Mt. Jungfraujoch – Interlaken

Interlaken, Europe

Full Day

After morning breakfast, visit to Mt. Jungfraujoch- highest train station in Europe. Jungfraujoch lies in the heart, of the Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Enjoy at the Sphinx viewing building, the Ice Palace, the plateau for walks in eternal snow - these are the year-round attractions on the Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe. Today you get to experience the spectacular ride in the new Eiger Express cabin from Grindelwald & ride on the Jungfrau Railway through the north face of the Eiger, one the way to Jungfraujoch. Along with Jungfrau, you can also opt to visit Lauterbrunnen today, where you can stop and take a Post bus to see Trummelbach Glacier Falls (Entrance not Included). Return back and Overnight in Interlaken. 

Day 12 / Interlaken – Zurich- Lindt Chocolate Factory/ Rhine Falls

Zurich, Europe

Full Day

After breakfast, check out from Interlaken and take a train to Zurich. The city is situated at the northern tip of Lake Zurich and on the Limmat river. Whether for a coffee or beer at a waterfront restaurant or a cruise on Lake Zurich with views of the Alps: the city is virtually unrivalled when it comes to combining cosmopolitan flair, nature and indulgence. Arrive at Zurich, and check in to the hotel. Visit Lindt Chocolate Factory. The Lindt Home of Chocolate is a milestone in Swiss chocolate history and great experience for chocolate fans around the globe. Overnight in Zurich

Day 13 / Zurich

Zurich, Europe

Full Day

Opt to visit Rhine Falls - the largest falls in Europe. You can take a train to Schaffhausen arrive and take post bus to Rhine Falls - the largest falls in Europe. Take an optional boat ride (summer only, additional costs) close to the falls. Admire panoramic views, walk to the viewpoints above and around the falls to thrill at their roar and power. Later evening, enjoy shopping at Bahnhofstrasse. Overnight in Zurich

Day 14 / Zurich - Back To Home

Zurich, Europe

Morning

After breakfast, check out and depart to Zurich International Airport for your flight back to Home.