HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TOUR
- A complete all-inclusive value for money tour with maximum quality sightseeing
- Stay in conveniently located and comfortable hotels throughout your holiday
- Daily buffet breakfast at the hotels
- Daily local/International/Western/Continental/Indian Vegetarian/Non-vegetarian lunches
- Daily Indian/Local/International Vegetarian/Non-vegetarian dinners
- Orientation tour of Geneva
- Visit the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
- Orientation tour of Bern
- Visit Halder Kulm and Dinner
- Visit Jungfrau with a Champagne Lunch
- Orientation tour of Lucerne
- Enjoy Lake lucerne Cruise
- Visit Mt Titlis in the world's first Revolving Cable Car
- View the magnificent Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen
- Enjoy Rhine Fall Boat Ride
- Visit Lind Chocolate Factory
ITINERARY
Welcome to Zürich - Start your journey in Geneva - The Garden City. – On to Vevey
Arrive Zürich airport where meet our Tour Manager after clearing immigration and customs. Later Proceed on an orientation tour of Geneva where the River Rhone flows out of Lake Geneva. See the European Headquarters of the United Nations, the International Red Cross Building and the magnificent Jet d’ Eau - a majestic fountain that shoots up to about 140 mts. (weather permitting). Later Drive to Vevey .
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner
Overnight in Vevey (D)
Visit Zermatt – The jewel in the Swiss mountains. Visit the Matterhorn Glacier.
After buffet breakfast, get set for an amazing Alpine experience. Drive to the village of Tasch further proceed to the ultimate alpine resort village of Zermatt. Situated at the foot of the majestic Matterhorn Mountain, it is a world where electric-cars and horse-drawn sleighs are the only modes of transportation.
After Local lunch. Experience Switzerland’s highest summit and the Matterhorn – a majestic mountain which has become symbolic with Switzerland. Later, return back to the hotel.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner
Overnight in Vevey (B, LL, D)
Vevey - Visit Bern – The charming medieval Swiss Capital. Excursion to Harder Kulm with dinner
After buffet breakfast, check out and Drive to the charming Swiss capital, Bern – the home of Albert Einstein. After an Indian lunch, enjoy a tour of this historic city. Bern is the charming city situated on the banks of the River Aare. See the Bear Pit, Gothic Fountains, the famous Clock Tower, etc. Later, drive to the picture perfect town of Interlaken – nestled between two lakes.
Continue in the evening for Harder Kulm by funicular. Be mesmerized by the breathtaking view from the observation deck which offers fine views of the Bernese Oberland Capital –“Interlaken” between the Lakes of Brienz and Thun as well as the entire Jungfrau Region. Enjoy a local dinner at the panoramic restaurant at Harder Kulm
Overnight in Interlaken (B,L,LD)
Visit Jungfraujoch Top of Europe - Visit Interlaken
After a buffet breakfast, get ready for an adventurous ride to visit Jungfraujoch – The Top of Europe, for a memorable encounter with snow and ice – a genuine ‘high point’ of your tour! Sit back in your coach as we proceed to the beautiful town of Grindelwald, where the excitement continues. You will be amazed at the scenic splendour that you see from aboard the ‘cogwheel’ train, which takes you to a height of 3,454 metres to reach Jungfraujoch! This is a trip to another world – a wonderful world of eternal ice and snow. Experience the magic of the mountains and visit the Ice Palace, on top of the longest glacier in the Alps, and also the Sphinx. Today enjoy a Champagne lunch.
Later Drive back to Interlaken
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner Overnight in Interlaken (B, L, D)
Orientation tour of Lucerne. Cruise on Lake Lucerne.
After buffet breakfast, check out drive to the beautiful lakeside town of Lucerne which is one of the Switzerland’s most picturesque and charming destinations. Nestled between the crystal-clear waters of Lake Lucerne and surrounded by stunning alpine peaks, this town offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, historic architecture, and Swiss culture. See the dramatic Lion Monument and the Kapell Brucke as you soak in the beauty of this city. In your free time Go on a shopping Expedition for some of the world-renowned Swiss watches, Swiss knives, chocolates, souvenirs, etc.
Enjoy an Indian Local lunch. Embark on cruise on Lake Lucerne.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner and Overnight in Engelberg (B, L, D)
Mt Titlis - A landscape close to heaven
After buffet breakfast, proceed for an excursion that will surely leave you spellbound. Visit Mount Titlis, a majestic gem in the Swiss Alps, is a landscape that truly feels like a slice of heaven on Earth. Towering at 10,623 feet, its snow-clad peaks, serene glaciers, and breathtaking panoramic views from the world’s first revolving cable car - Rotair on your way up to Mt. Titlis (3020 mts). Return to Lucerne.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight in Engelberg (B,L,D)
Visit the largest waterfalls in Europe – The Rhine Falls . Visit Lindt Factory
After buffet breakfast, check out and drive to Schaffhausen to view one of Europe’s natural wonders – The spectacular Rhine Falls and enjoy a Boat trip. Later, drive to Zurich, after an Indian lunch, embark on orientation tour of Zurich. Next visit the Lindt Chocolate Factory, It is a celebration of Switzerland’s world-renowned chocolate culture, and a must-visit.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight in Zürich . (B, L, D)
Depart Zürich - Farewell!
After a buffet/boxed breakfast, check out and proceed to the airport for your flight back home. Return home with wonderful memories of your Switzerland tour.
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DEPARTURE DATES IN 2025
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May
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30
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June
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27
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July
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25
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August
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22
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NOTE
- Tour starts in Zurich, (Switzerland) on the above-mentioned dates
TOUR COST (Switzerland )
LAND COST 07 Nights 08 Days
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Per Person on Twin Sharing
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US$ 3,199
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Single Room Supplement
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US$ 865
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NOTE
- As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use rollaway beds and room size may be the same as the double bed. There will be no reduction for triple sharing.
- Single Room Supplement charges will be applicable in case two different people are sharing a room and one of them cancels the tour.
- There could be possibility of flight departure on the previous evening.
- On certain departure dates the itinerary may be operated in reverse order. However, all services and inclusions will remain the same.
TOUR INFO
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS
SWITZERLAND |
Geneva |
- Orientation tour
- See the Floral Clock
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Zermatt |
- Visit the Matterhorn Glacier
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Bern |
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Interlaken |
- Visit this picturesque town
- Visit Harder Kulm Mountain with Dinner
- Visit Jungfraujoch with a Champagne Lunch
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Lucerne |
- Visit Mt Titlis in the world's first Revolving Cable Car
- Orientation tour
- Visit the Lion Monument and see the Kapellbrücke
- Enjoy Lake Lucerne Cruise
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Kilchberg |
- Visit Lind Chocolate Factory
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Schaffhausen |
- See the magnificent Rhine Falls
- Enjoy Rhine Fall Boat Ride
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Zurich |
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ACCOMMODATION
- 02 nights at Astra Hotel or similar in Vevey
- 02 nights at Sherlock Holmes Hotel or similar in Interlaken
- 02 nights at H+ Engelberg or similar in Engelberg
- 01 night at Novotel Messe or similar in Zürich
MEALS - AS SPECIFIED IN THE ITINERARY
- Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel except on Day 01
- Local/Continental / Indian Vegetarian lunches
- Indian/Local/Continental Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian dinners
WATER ,TIPS AND PORTERAGE
- 2 bottles mineral water (500 ml each) per person per day
- Tips to drivers and guide
- Porterage of 01 bag (20 kg) per person at hotels only
TRANSFERS
- All transfers and excursions (including entrances to monuments and sightseeing locations listed herein) will be conducted by a deluxe air- conditioned coach
TOUR MANAGER
- Services of a professional and experienced Tour Manager throughout
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Cost of deviation: In case any clients wish to deviate from the group departure dates mentioned in the brochure i.e. either travel before the departure date of your tour or would like to come back on a later date after the tour ends, there will be an additional charge that will be applicable which will be advised to you by our sales team. The same is subject to availability of accommodation & entrances for the revised dates. Kindly also note, the deviation request should be made at the time of booking the tour.
- Cost of Transfer: In case clients are arriving or departing at a time that is different from the group arrival/departure time, which will be conveyed to all tour group members while booking the tour, there will be an additional cost of transfer. The group arrival and departure timings will vary from tour to tour.
- Medical/ Travel insurance.
- Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, mineral water, alcoholic beverages, food and beverages that are not part of the regular menu provided by us, mini bar, telephone calls, pay channels, cruise to shore excursions and any type of beverages during the cruise etc.
- Anything not specifed under inclusions.
- Meals other than those mentioned in your itinerary
- Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in ‘What Your Tour Price Includes’
- Departure and City Taxes except where included.
VISAS REQUIRED TO TRAVEL ON YOUR TOUR
OVERSEAS TRAVEL INSURANCE
It’s very important to find out before you leave whether or not your medical insurance will cover you overseas. Your regular U.S. health insurance may not cover doctors’ and hospital visits in other countries. We recommend clients take overseas travel insurance to cover any eventuality while on tour.
IMPORTANT POINTS TO BE NOTED:
- All tours will be operated subject to a minimum of 25 full paying passengers traveling together. In case there are less than 25 full paying passengers the clients will be given an option of travelling on another departure date.
- Standard check-in at hotels is 1400-1500 hours and check out is 1100-1200 hours.
- The Tour Cost is a combination of various arrangements and multiple services, and hence cannot be calculated on an individual service basis. The tour cost is one single component and not calculated individually.
- Single Room Supplement charges will be applicable in case two people are sharing a room and one of them cancels the tour.
- Passengers taking early morning flights will be provided with boxed/packed breakfast.
- Keeping in view the luggage compartments of coaches, trains & internal flight regulations, we strongly recommend you to carry only medium size luggage and 1 carry-on/cabin bag per person.
- The granting of Visas is at the sole discretion of the Embassy or Consulate. Air Tours Holidays is not responsible for granting of visas and are only a facilitator in the visa application process and any situation arising out of delay in granting visas by the authorities has to be sorted by the clients.
- In case you are not able to continue the tour due to loss of passport, theft, illness, or any other life-event beyond our control, Air Tours is not liable to give any refund on unutilized services.
- Please note that in case any clients loses their passport, the cost of getting a new passport and necessary charges to revise the arrangement to return home will be borne by client, and there will be no refund for any unutilized services.
- Air Tours shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any delay in flights or change in Schedule by the airline and any situations arising out of the same. Any damages caused to the hotel rooms/coach during your stay, shall be payable by the passengers. Air Tours will not be liable for the same.
- Air Tours shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, delay, breakdown or irregularity which may occur in carrying out of the tour arrangement.
- Air Tours will not be liable in any loss of baggage by the Airline. However, we will provide assistance in tracing any lost baggage.
- Air Tours reserves the right to charge any additional expenses due to delay or changes in train, plane, bus, ship or other services, weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any other cause whatsoever and all such losses or expenses must be borne by the passengers.
- Air Tours reserves the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure, excursion advertised or substitute a hotel of similar class if deemed advisable or necessary.
- Please ensure to take the necessary vaccinations and shots depending on the destination you are travelling to.
- There will be no refund on unutilized services or partly utilized services under any circumstances.
- For the convenience of our passengers, Air Tours will sometimes amend the itinerary; however all the other services will remain the same.
- If clients prefer to have meals on their own there will be no refund.
- All hotels may not have Tea or Coffee machines in the room.
- It is strictly not allowed to eat, drink or smoke inside the Coach.
- Coaches may not have any Wi-Fi facilities or USB phone charging options on board.
- Updating of mileage is subject to Airlines terms & conditions in group fare.
- We request the airlines for your preferred seats however this is as per their policy and at their discretion.
- Please refer to the booking form for detailed cancellation policy and ‘Terms and Conditions’.
- The company reserves the right to cancel any tour prior to the departure, without assigning any reason.
- All monies paid by you will be fully refunded in USD only, and no compensation will be payable.
- In case of cruises, internal flights, train tickets and visas 100% of the cruise cost paid will be forfeited, in case of any cancellations irrespective of time of cancellation.
- Airtours Holidays LLC does not assume responsibility for any fees relating to the issuance and/or cancellation of air tickets or other arrangements not done by us.
BOOKING TERMS AND CANCELLATION POLICY
- Due to very high and constant demand, as a Tour Operator, we are required to pay non-refundable deposits to secure and block accommodation, entrances to prominent landmarks, train tickets, cruise tickets, internal flight tickets amongst other services to cover all services indicated in the itinerary. For this very reason we are required to take a non-refundable deposit from you for booking the tour.
- In view of the above, unfortunately, this deposit cannot be refunded , even in case of any emergency due to which you have to cancel the tour.
- We humbly advise you to take necessary insurance to cover the tour cost, in case of any eventuality.
Booking Terms
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Non – Refundable deposit to book your tour
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US$ 1000 Per Person
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Full payment to be made
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75 Days prior to Departure date
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Cancellation Policy
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74 Days to 45 Days
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50% of Total Tour cost Per Person
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44 Days to 30 Days
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75% of Total Tour cost Per Person
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30 Days till Tour date
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100% of Total Tour cost Per Person
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Discontinuation of tour due to any personal emergency
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No refund for unutilised services
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