Glimpses of Switzerland

Arrival in Interlaken by train (2nd class) from the Swiss border or any Swiss airport. If time permits then depart for an optional excursion to Schilthorn / Piz Gloria (3000 m /10’000 ft) with its unique revolving panorama restaurant and its thrilling James Bond 007 history. Overnight in Interlaken.

Excursion from Interlaken to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe at an altitude of 3454 m/11’333 ft. One can travel to the top either by traditional way of Cogwheel train or by the Cable Car and save time. From Grindelwald Terminal to the Jungfraujoch in just 45 minutes! Take the new Eiger Express tricable gondola from Grindelwald Terminal to the Eiger Glacier and from there continue to Europe’s highest railway station on the Jungfrau Railway. Visitors have access to a high-Alpine wonderland of ice, snow and rock, which they can admire from the viewing platforms on the Aletsch Glacier or in the Ice Palace. Overnight in Interlaken.

Today you can experience a rail trip from Interlaken to the city of lights Lucerne - known for its preserved medieval architecture, sits amid snow capped mountains on Lake Lucerne. Enjoy a 1 hour Panorama Yacht Saphir boat cruise. During the hour-long trip, settle down in the spacious seating areas and savour the glorious views of the lake, the town and mountains. Overnight in Lucerne.

Travel from Engelberg, an hour away from Lucerne, to Mount Titlis, a unique snow and glacier paradise. The 8-seater cable cars whisk you comfortably from Engelberg directly to Stand station. You can then take the world’s first revolving cable car to the summit station at 3,020 metres above sea level. At Truebsee, you can do adventure activities like BagJump Tower, Trampoline Bag and slackline at Titlis Adventure Park, hire the rowing boats or go on hiking trails or enjoy the Zipline. Zipline fun is guaranteed in winter, too. Overnight in Lucerne.

Train journey from Lucerne to Lugano. Experience the new Gotthard Base Tunnel - with its 57 kilometres, is the longest train tunnel in the world. It takes only 17 minutes to travel this fast flat-track route. Arrive and check in to your hotel. Today you visit Swissminiatur, it is located in Melide, a 7 minute train ride from Lugano. Spanning an area of 14,000 square metres the park boasts of more than 120 miniature models of all the Swiss attractions like the Matterhorn, Jungfrau, the Chapel Bridge, Chillon Castle, cathedrals and other buildings of Switzerland. The Park also has a self service restaurant serving Indian cuisine. Overnight in Lugano.

If you like shopping, do not miss FoxTown Factory Stores, the temple of luxury and elegance where 160 stores of the most prestigious brands for men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, sport articles, household goods and accessories are under the same roof. A successful combination of quality and low prices where manufacturers offer their surplus and garments from the previous season at prices discounted from 30% to 70% and where the dream of discreet and advantageous shopping becomes true. 1200 parking spaces, a Casino and 9 food corners help turn a shopping spree into an unforgettable day. Overnight in Lugano.

Return to any Swiss border or Swiss airport or continue your stay in Switzerland on your own.