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SCENIC SWITZERLAND BY
TRAIN - 2010
10
days incl. air, or 9 days from Zurich to Zurich (CO-6010)Return to Italy
Vacations & Tours 
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France, Spain, Portugal and Morocco Vacations & Tours Vacation
Overview
This vacation
offers a different way to discover Switzerland. Marvel at the spectacular
scenery from the first-class carriages of the Swiss train network, with
rides on the Golden Pass, the Glacier Express, the Bernina Express, and
the Gornergrat trains. Begin your trip in Zürich, Switzerland’s largest
city, and travel to Lucerne, the delightful medieval town with the famous
wooden bridge. Then continue through breathtaking mountain pastures and
quaint villages like Interlaken, Zweisimmen, Meiringen, and Gstaad before
reaching Lausanne on Lake Geneva. Visit elegant Montreux and continue to
Zermatt, the famous resort at the foot of the legendary Matterhorn. Spend
two nights in this beautiful car-free village. From Zermatt, enjoy an
excursion on Europe’s highest rack railway to Gornergrat. Then enjoy an
exciting ride on the Glacier Express from Zermatt to glitzy St. Moritz.
Travel through the pristine natural wonders of the Alps—one of the main highlights
of the tour with unspoiled natural beauty. This is the perfect prelude to
your train ride on the Bernina Express. The Bernina Express train, a
UNESCO World Heritage, takes you to Tirano, Italy, and offers a stunning
array of beautiful mountain streams, glaciers, and alpine scenery. From
St. Moritz, stop in Klosters for time at leisure before returning to
Zürich for the conclusion of your Switzerland train vacation.
Itinerary
Day
1 Thu. BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT
Day
2 Fri. ARRIVAL IN ZURICH, SWITZERLAND
Check
into your hotel in Zurich. The rest of the day is free for you to explore
this exciting city. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow
travelers. (D)
Day
3 Sat. ZURICH-LUCERNE
Today,
journey by train from Zurich to Lucerne. Lucerne is one of Switzerland’s
most idyllic medieval cities, surrounded by a beautiful lake and nestled
amidst snow-capped Alps. The rest of the day is at leisure to discover
the delights of this charming city or to join one of the optional
excursions. (B)
Day
4 Sun. LUCERNE-GOLDEN PASS TRAIN-LAUSANNE
Leave
Lucerne this morning on the Golden Pass Panoramic train. Beginning in
Lucerne, cross Brunig Pass en route to Interlaken for a visit. The Golden
Pass Line continues its scenic journey to Lausanne via Zweisimmen and
Gstaad. Enjoy a visit in the renowned winter resort of Interlaken before
reaching Lausanne for an overnight. (B)
Day
5 Mon. LAUSANNE-ZERMATT The Matterhorn
This
morning, depart for the delightful Swiss mountain resort of Zermatt. En
route, stop in the town of Montreux, situated on the shores of Lake
Geneva and known as the “Swiss Riviera.” Time for leisure or maybe join
the optional excursion to Chillon with an opportunity to enjoy the guided
visit of its castle before continuing by train to Zermatt for two
overnights. (B,D)
Day
6 Tue. ZERMATT. INCLUDED GORNERGRAT EXCURSION
Today,
enjoy the included excursion to the famous Gornergrat, traveling onboard
Europe’s highest rack railway. The views from its summit are spectacular.
The rest of the day is at leisure in Zermatt—with a variety of interesting
shops, cafés, bars, and narrow streets to explore. (B)
Day
7 Wed. ZERMATT-GLACIER EXPRESS-ST. MORITZ
The
train journey today aboard the spectacular Glacier Express is
without a doubt one of the main highlights of the tour. Enjoy an
unforgettable journey as it makes its way through the unspoiled natural
beauty of the Alps on its direct route from Zermatt to the world-famous
mountain resort of St. Moritz. (B,D)
Day
8 Thu. ST. MORITZ. BERNINA EXPRESS TO TIRANO, ITALY
Today
take the Bernina Express train (a UNESCO World Heritage) to Tirano
for one of Europe’s most spectacular and breathtaking train rides. Travel
across the lofty Bernina Pass via the Swiss Poschiavo area to Tirano in
the Italian Valtellina, witnessing an array of beautiful mountain streams,
glaciers, and alpine scenery along the way. Overnight in St. Moritz. (B)
Day
9 Fri. ST. MORITZ-KLOSTERS-ZURICH
Leave
St. Moritz this morning for the journey back to Zurich (standard class
between Samaden and Sagliains). En route, stop in the town of Klosters,
situated 3,937 feet above sea level, for some time at leisure. Overnight
in Zurich. (B)
Day
10 Sat. YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT ARRIVES THE SAME DAY
(B)
AIRPORT
TRANSFERS
Airport transfers
may be included when you make your international flights arrangements.
Dates
and Prices
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Departure
Details
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Departure
Date
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Tour
Start Date
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Return
Date
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Land/Cruise
Price Only
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Status
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4/29/2010
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4/30/2010
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5/8/2010
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$1,969.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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5/6/2010
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5/7/2010
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5/15/2010
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$1,969.00
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Available
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5/13/2010
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5/14/2010
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5/22/2010
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$1,969.00
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Available
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5/20/2010
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5/21/2010
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5/29/2010
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$1,969.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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5/27/2010
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5/28/2010
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6/5/2010
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$1,969.00
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Available
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6/3/2010
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6/4/2010
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6/12/2010
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$1,969.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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6/10/2010
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6/11/2010
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6/19/2010
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$1,969.00
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Available
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6/17/2010
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6/18/2010
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6/26/2010
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$1,969.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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6/24/2010
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6/25/2010
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7/3/2010
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$1,969.00
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Available
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7/1/2010
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7/2/2010
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7/10/2010
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$1,969.00
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Available
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7/8/2010
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7/9/2010
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7/17/2010
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$1,969.00
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Available
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7/15/2010
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7/16/2010
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7/24/2010
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$1,969.00
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Available
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7/22/2010
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7/23/2010
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7/31/2010
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$1,969.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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7/29/2010
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7/30/2010
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8/7/2010
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$1,969.00
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Available
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8/5/2010
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8/6/2010
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8/14/2010
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$1,969.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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8/12/2010
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8/13/2010
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8/21/2010
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$1,969.00
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Available
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8/19/2010
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8/20/2010
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8/28/2010
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$1,969.00
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Available
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8/26/2010
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8/27/2010
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9/4/2010
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$1,969.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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9/2/2010
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9/3/2010
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9/11/2010
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$1,969.00
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Available
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9/9/2010
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9/10/2010
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9/18/2010
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$1,969.00
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Available
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9/16/2010
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9/17/2010
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9/25/2010
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$1,969.00
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Available
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9/23/2010
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9/24/2010
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10/2/2010
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$1,969.00
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Available
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Popular Departure - due to itinerary and
time of year, this departure historically sells out quickly. Early
booking is encouraged.
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