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Swiss Cities

Quality not Quantity

mostly off the beaten tourist paths



Self guided tour 8  days, 7 nights, Hotels 4**** -  inclusive B&B!
We are happy to offer groups of 10 or more participants a reduced price.
Charming cities full of history, some even date back to the ancient Roman times.
  • 8 days visiting cities with public transport
  • 4 UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Old city of Berne
    • Abbey of St. Gall
    • 3 Castles Bellinzona
    • RhB Railway Albula / Bernina Line
  • 1 guided city tour
    • Zurich (old town)


2023 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dez CHF
8 days / 7 nights - -  
2 pax/double - - 2'200.00 2'200.00 2'200.00 2'200.00 2'200.00 2'200.00 2'200.00 2'200.00 2'200.00 2'200.00 paid separately
2 pax/double - - 4'200.00 4'200.00 4'200.00 4'200.00 4'200.00 4'200.00 4'200.00 4'200.00 4'200.00 4'200.00 paid together
1 pax/single - - 2'505.00 2'505.00 2'505.00 2'505.00 2'505.00 2'505.00 2'505.00 2'505.00 2'505.00 2'505.00  


Extra nights for early arrival / late departure at the same hotel CHF 255.00 / B&B double room / double occupancy / all public transport in the area of Zürich and entry to most museums included! If you have more than 9 participants in a group, please contact our head office. (For pricing)


All tours offered by the Switzerland Travel Shop are conducted by Travelwell , our Destination Management Company founded in 1974.


Start / End in Zurich
ZRH Airport or Railway Mainstation Zurich


Zurich Airport

Berne, Bear Park

Schaffhausen, Old town


Extra nights: For early arrival - before start of trip - you may book additional overnights at the same hotel - including public transport in the Zurich area - through Travelwell

 

1) Welcome in Switzerland
Overnight: Zurich (I) incl.: B&B
Arrival in Zurich
2) Berne Overnight: Zurich (I) incl.: B&B

Switzerland's capital city 

UNESCO World Culture Heritage: Berne old town  
A walk through the old town of Berne - with stops at:
 - the Swiss Parliament
 - the "Zytgloggä" clock tower

 

 - the bear park
 - Museum Paul Klee

3) Schaffhausen, St. Gall
Overnight: Zurich (I) incl.: B&B

The eastern part of Switzerland 

UNESCO World Culture Heritage: St. Gall, Abbey Library  

 - Rhine Falls, the largest waterfall of Europe

 - Schaffhausen, the town with its facades, oriel windows and alleyways

 - St. Gall, with its picturesque old town and a rich historical heritage
 - The Abbey with its baroque cathedral and the world-famous Abbey Library

Bellinzona, Sasso Corbaro Castle (UNESCO World Culture Heritage)

Bergun, RhB Railway Museum

Basel, Tinguely Museum


4) Locarno, Ascona
Overnight: Zurich (I) incl.: B&B

By the old, very beautiful route, through the Gotthard summit tunnel, we take the "Treno Gottardo" to the south of Switzerland, the Italian-speaking part. Locarno/Ascona are the 2 towns we visit. There are two possibilities. You may spend part of the day in Locarno or you continue to Ascona and enjoy the southern atmosphere on the shores of Lake Maggiore.

Back to the north, the "German-Switzerland", we take the train through the longest railroad tunnel in the world - 57 km / 35,5 miles long - the Gotthard Base Tunnel.

5) Bergun & Chur
Overnight: Zurich (I) incl.: B&B
The Albula Bernina Railway from Chur to Tirano (Italy) UNESCO World Culture Heritage: Berne old town  

The Albula Railway Museum is located in Bergun and documents the UNESCO World Culture Heritage railway line. The facts, the history, the construction, the economic and social changes that resulted from it. Showcased through original exhibits and multimedia rooms.
Chur is the oldest town in Switzerland with a settlement history of more than 2000 years. The historic old town, mostly car-free, is well worth a visit. On the way back to Zurich, you may stop at Landquart and stroll through the Landquart Fashion Outlet.

6) Basel
Overnight: Zurich (I) incl.: B&B

The town where the river Rhine leaves Switzerland. The special thing about, Basel you have to know is:

This town has about 40 TOP museums. Here, you will find something really outstanding for every interest! For example:

 - Beyeler Foundation
 - Art Museum
 - Tinguely Museum

 - Art Hall Basel
 - Museum of the cultures
 - The Toy Worlds
 

Zurich, Zoo

St. Gall, Abbey (UNESCO World Culture Heritage)

Berne


7) Zurich Overnight: Zurich (I) incl.: B&B

Your last day is the day to be spent in Zurich.

am: Guided City tour of Zurich 2 hrs.
pm: It's the ideal place to do all your shopping, to buy all the souvenirs you would like (at reasonable prices) to take home.

For your last evening, we suggest you to take the dinner cruise on the Lake of Zurich. The scenery and the lookouts towards the Alps are unforgettable.

8) Flight Home
End of Tour - travel onward or home

 

Departure from Zurich

For late departures - in the morning guided City tour of Zurich 2 hrs.

Extra nights: For late departure - after end of trip - you may book additional overnights at the same hotel - including public transport in the Zurich area - through Travelwell

Landquart, Fashion Outlet

Chur, Old Town

Basel, Middle Bridge