Contrasts of Switzerland 2009 (9 Days starting from $2,250)

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Contrasts of Switzerland 2009
9 Days starting from $2,250

Countries Visited:
Switzerland

Length:	9 Days
Type:	First Class Europe & Britain 2009
Category:	Train
Operator:	Trafalgar
Tour Code:	STGV-2009

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About This Tour

Cities Visited:
Zurich, St. Moritz, Zermatt, Geneva, Interlaken, Lucerne

Express trains whisk you to your next destination, allowing you to admire the alpine scenery in comfort and spend extra time exploring Zurich, St. Moritz, car-free Zermatt, cosmopolitan Geneva, and medieval Lucerne.

What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing
Details
SPECIALS

Sightseeing Highlights

Zurich: Orientation tour of this lakeside city.
St. Moritz: Orientation of this mountain resort.
Zermatt: Orientation of this car-free mountain resort.
Geneva: Orientation including the United Nations building, the Reformation Monument, the Flower Clock and the Jet D’Eau.
Interlaken: Stop in this beautiful resort renowned for its views of the Jungfrau.
Lucerne: Orientation tour including the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge.

Dining Highlights

7 hot buffet breakfasts.
3 three-course dinners.
Farewell Dinner with wine in Lucerne.

11 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary))

First Class Travel Highlights

All hotel service charges and tips, hotel baggage handling fees and local taxe included.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.
Orientation tours and transfers on Trafalgar’s air-conditioned coaches.
You''ll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
The services of one of Trafalgar''s top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
Glacier Express train from St. Moritz to Zermatt.
High speed train from Zermatt to Geneva
Golden Pass route train journey from Geneva to Lucerne.
Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 9.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

Airport Transfers
Group transfers on arrival at Zurich Airport will operate at 09.30, 11.00 and 12.30. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Zurich Airport at 08.30.

London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the airport and your London hotel. But when you book your Trafalgar tour and take advantage of our land and air packages, we have included a FREE transfer to and from London’s airports and your Trafalgar London hotel. For passengers who have their own flight arrangements we offer you the opportunity to purchase inexpensive transfers to and from London’s Heathrow – Trafalgar has negotiated special rates for the Dot2Dot transfer from London’s Heathr
Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly by Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeable transfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight information to Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Once transfers are booked they cannot be changed.
For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked by Trafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to your departure date.
Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.
In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar’s control, the transfers will be deemed to be cancelled.
All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is therefore available for missed transfers, or passengers not using this service.
In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works, strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
Heathrow Airport National Express Dot2Dot will pick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London’s Heathrow Airport. For guests arriving at the Dot2Dot desk after 22.00 hrs please make use of the courtesy phone to arrange your transfer to your Trafalgar hotel
Gatwick Airport: Passengers who have booked Trafalgar’s Land and Air packages arriving at London’s Gatwick Airport are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher. The Gatwick Express train journey from Gatwick Airport to London’s Victoria Station takes 30 minutes. Guests then need to make their way from Victoria Station to their Trafalgar hotel.
European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
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Explore Hidden Treasures

Leisurely guided walking Tours of around 30 minutes duration into the very fabric of the city included in Geneva.
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Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Zurich.

Day 2 - Arrive Zurich Welcome to Zurich in the heart of Switzerland! After check-in, time to relax before meeting your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Drink.

Hotel: Mövenpick Airport

Day 3 - Zurich – Chur – St. Moritz This morning we have an orientation tour of lakeside Zurich, revealing its charm and beauty. Then we take our train via Chur to St. Moritz, the sophisticated mountain resort, passing snow-capped mountains and sparkling lakes. This evening dinner is at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Baeren

Day 4 - St Moritz – Glacier Express – Zermatt (2 nights) All aboard one of the most spectacular train journeys in the world – the immensely comfortable air-cushioned and air-conditioned Glacier Express! An 8-hour railway journey across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and across the Oberalp Pass at 2,033 metres in altitude. We travel along a beautiful route passing Alpine lakes and glaciers en route to the unique resort of Zermatt, dominated by the Matterhorn. We will walk the short distance to our charming hotel where tonight we will enjoy dinner. Afterwards, it''s fun to explore the chalets and bars of this lively winter and summer resort! (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Style (2 nights)

Day 5 - Zermatt at leisure Our Tour Director will show us around this this charming car free resort and will also show us one of the Hidden Treasures of the town! Time to relax in the clean mountain air or window shop or maybe take a cable-car ride to have even more stunning views of the Alpine landscapes. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Day 6 - Zermatt – Geneva This morning’s train journey takes us out of German-speaking Switzerland
to the international city of Geneva on the lake of the same name. Capital city
of the Suisse Romande (French-speaking Switzerland) containing the headquarters of a number of international organisations such as the Red Cross, Geneva is a fascinating city to visit. We’ll enjoy an orientation tour highlighting the Reformation Monument, the Flower Clock and the Jet d’Eau. We will also enjoy a short walking tour of the old town. Later, you may wish to enjoy a delicious dinner of Swiss specialities in a restaurant overlooking a view of Europe’s highest mountain – Mont Blanc! See our Tour Director for advice on where to eat dinner this evening. (Buffet breakfast)

Hotel: Cornavin

Day 7 - Geneva – Interlaken – Lucerne (2 nights) We enjoy another stunning day of scenery as we depart from Geneva on our train, which takes the Golden Pass route. We disembark from the train in Interlaken in the heart of the Swiss Alps, situated between the lakes of Thun and Brienz, and at the foot of the Eiger, the Mönch and the Jungfrau. Here we have time to relax and enjoy the superb views so beloved of Queen Victoria. We reboard the train to travel on through the Brunig Pass to lakeside Lucerne in central Switzerland for our leisurely two-night stay. This evening, why not learn to yodel at a fun-packed Swiss folklore show? (Buffet breakfast)

Hotel: Schiller (2 nights)

Day 8 - Lucerne orientation & at leisure We enjoy a tour around this medieval city highlighting the poignant Lion Monument, built in memory of Louis XVI''s Swiss Guard, and the covered wooden Chapel Bridge which spans the River Reuss and is decorated inside with wooden panels which chronicle the history of Lucerne. Later, you may wish to take an optional excursion to a nearby mountain peak, famed for its splendid views. Or perhaps choose to explore the old city and shop for Swiss watches, cuckoo clocks and delicious Swiss chocolates. Tonight we will all get together with our Tour Director for our final night and enjoy a Farewell Dinner with wine in a local restaurant! (Buffet breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

Day 9 - Lucerne – Zurich – USA This morning after breakfast it is time to bid farewell to Switzerland, our Tour Director and our new-found friends as our Swiss vacation comes to an end. We are given tickets by our Tour Director for the short train journey from Lucerne to Zurich Airport which we can take at our convenience for our onward journey homewards. (Buffet breakfast)

Free airport transfers: There is a complimentary hotel shuttle bus service to the Mövenpick Airport hotel from Zurich Airport. Tickets for the regular train service from Lucerne to Zurich Airport will be provided by the Tour Director.

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6/20/2009 - 6/28/2009	$2,275	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
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7/18/2009 - 7/26/2009	$2,275	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
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8/8/2009 - 8/16/2009	$2,275	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/15/2009 - 8/23/2009	$2,275	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/22/2009 - 8/30/2009	$2,275	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/29/2009 - 9/6/2009	$2,275	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
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9/26/2009 - 10/4/2009	$2,250	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/3/2009 - 10/11/2009	$2,250	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us

All Land & Air Prices: Additional taxes and fees will apply, please visit www.trafalgar.com/taxesandfees. Airline fuel surcharges are included in the base fare. Additional restrictions will apply; please visit www.trafalgar.com/restrictions. Prices shown are from New York City (Europe vacations), Los Angeles (South Pacific & Asia vacations) and Miami (South America vacations). * This list indicates brochure rates and dates. note: porterage is not included at train stations. * For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. ** Please note: Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this tour. Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.** For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent. The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

Zurich
St. Moritz
Zermatt
Geneva
Interlaken
Lucerne

All Land & Air Prices: Additional taxes and fees will apply, please visit www.trafalgar.com/taxesandfees. Airline fuel surcharges are included in the base fare. Additional restrictions will apply; please visit www.trafalgar.com/restrictions. Prices shown are from New York City (Europe vacations), Los Angeles (South Pacific & Asia vacations) and Miami (South America vacations).
* This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
** note: porterage is not included at train stations.
*** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
**** Please note: Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this tour.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

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Many Trafalgar tours sell out months before the departure date, so book NOW to avoid disappointment.The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the Land-only portion of your trip. Below is our Early Payment Saving options - pay between:

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SAVE ON YOUR 2nd TOUR - Save 5%

Book two Trafalgar holidays, each 8 days or longer for a reduction of 5% off the land portion of the tour with the shortest duration. Take three tours and save on two! Ask your travel professional for suggestions on your perfect tour combination.

IMPORTANT: Tours are combinable with second and subsequent additional tours. Tours must be booked at the same time. Discount is per person only and does NOT apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt and extra night accommodation or any combination of a tour plus a cruise or rail journey as shown in brochures. Please see our Trafalgar brochures for their saving or discount exclusions. Conditions apply.

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TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS - Save 5%

A party of five or more friends - Travel with 5 to 8 friends or family members on the same tour and everyone will receive a discount of 5% off the Land portion of the tour.

A party of 9 or more friends - Further significant savings are available for larger groups of friends and families traveling together. Ask your Travel Agent for full details.

IMPORTANT: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach, so book early! These discounts cannot be combined with any other rooming, Young Traveler or Triple Room Discounts. Names of all passengers traveling must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. These discounts do not apply to extra night accommodation, are not combinable with our Frequent Traveler offer and are not available on Winter tours, Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and Greece tours. Conditions apply.

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YOUNG TRAVELER AGES - SAVE 10%

Share your holiday memories with your family and take advantage of a discount on the Land-only portion of your tour. Young Travelers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by and adult (limit of one young traveler per room).

On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveler must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS DISCOUNTS, and is limited to one young traveler discount per room. It also does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey or Israel tours, extra night accommodation or London and gateway accommodation. Conditions apply.

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SINGLE TRAVELER room share and save

One of the great benefits of Escorted Travel is the ease of traveling solo, and with Trafalgar we make it simple by offering the following options:

Guaranteed Room Share

When traveling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a 'room sharing' basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same sex on a 'twin room' basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends and a positive way to stretch your vacation budget further. If we fail to match you we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

This service does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, European Express tour, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and extra night accommodation. Conditions apply.

Single Supplement Value

If you prefer the privacy of your own room, you'll appreciate our low single room supplement.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT

Travel with three people, sharing one room and each of you will receive a discount off the land-only portion of your tour price. Each itinerary page will list the price reduction, see the tour of your choice.

Triple room discounts are based on sharing a twin-bedded room with an extra bed which may be a rollaway. This discount is applicable to itineraries featuring the Triple Room Reduction offer only.

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