SWISS BERNINA TRAIN TOUR
6 NIGHTS SUMMER PROGRAM 2017
1ST DAY: Arrival at Zurich – Airport meet and great by Swissincoming train by the Minibus or privat car Indian Dinner at Zurich Drive to Chur, Overnight in a hotel in Chur.
2ND DAY: TRAIN BERNINA EXPRESS CHUR – TIRANO
An Amazing viaduct built with roughly hewn stome, framed by the wilderness of the mountain world, with high alpine fir trees and steep rock faces. On the viaduct, the little red train chugs along it’s track. That’s Bernina-Express on ist way from Graubuenden to Veltlin. It is called the most beautiful link between the cool North and the warm South. This view was shared by UNESCO in 2008, when it ddesignated the Bernina-Express between Thusis and Tirano as a World Heritage Site – the third train route in the world to receive this honor. The Bernina-Express passes through 55 tunnels, crosses 196 bridges and overcomes gradients of up to 70 pro mille without cogwheel drive. The train carries travelers from Chur, Switzerland’s oldest city, into the stark mountain world above the fog line and past the Morteratsch Glacier. It then travels southward, right into the charming ambience of Veltlin. Bus Transfer from Tirano to Lugano Dinner and Overnight in Lugano.
3RD DAY: LUGANO Lugano, the largest town in the holiday region of Ticino, is not only Switzerlands third most important financial centre and a conference, banking and business centre, but also a town of parks and flowers, villas and sacred buildings. With mediterranean flair, Lugano offers all advantages of a world-class city, combined with the cachet of a small town. Lugano lies in a bay on the northern side of Lake Lugano, surrounded by numerous mountains offering splendid viewpoints. The traffic-free historic town centre, the numerous buildings in Italianate Lombardy style, the exclusive museums, the mountains, lake and packet calendar of events all invite you to see the sights, soak up the atmosphere – and enjoy “dolce far niente”. Thanks to it’s mild climate, Lugano is a popular tourist destination throughout the year. In the afternoon drive from Lugano to Interlaken Overnight in Interlaken, Indian Dinner in Interlaken.
4TH DAY EXCURSION TO TITLIS
Excursion to Engelberg and visit of the Mount Titlis. The Titlis is the highest glacier excursion destination and biggest ski and snowboard paradiese in Central Switzerland. The Titlis, Engelberg’s “House Mountain” and it’s glacier park are accessible by revolving rotair cableway. At an altitude of 3020 metres above sea level visitors are treated to a fabulous view of the central Alps. The Titlis Glacier Park and “Ice Flyer” chairlift are a paradise for those keen to glide down the slopes on skis or some of the other snow-gliding equipment for beginners and adventurers which is available free of charge. And there are a freestyle park, glacier grotto in the eternal ice and walking options on the Titlis. Overnight in Interlaken, Indian Dinner in Interlaken.
5TH DAY:
Jungfraujoch Full day
excursion to Jungfraujoch The Jungfrau Railway, which leads through the heart of the mountains and up to the highest train station in Europe (at 3454 meters above sea level), offers unbelievable views of the mountain giants Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau and of the longest river of ice in the Alps. The Jungfrau Railway leads from Kleine Scheidegg up to Jungfraujoch. It climbs nearly 1400 meters in height and covers a distance of more than seven kilometers in tunnels along the nine kilometer long stretch. In the interior of the summit at Europe’s highest train station (the peak is called “Sphinx”), a lift takes visitors to the peak with it’s observatory and the famous observation platform, from which one has a magnificent view of the mountains and the Aletsch Glacier. The Jungfrau-Aletsch region with it’s unique plant and animal world is the first Unesco World Natural Heritage Site in the entire Alpine region. Further sights include the Ice Palace, the Ski and Snowboard Park and the glacier restaurant “Top of Europe”. Overnight in Interlaken, Indian Dinner in Interlaken.
6TH DAY LUCERNE – ZURICH
Visit of Lucerne and Cruise on the Lake Lucerne, Excursion to the famous sightseeing attractions in Lucerne including Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument and Hofkirche. Enjoy a cruise on the lake lucerne which is fascinating due to its picturesque landscape and historical sites. Drive from Lucerne to Zurich, back to India
Services Included:
services by swissincoming travel
tours by pvt mini coach or car with english speaking driver
1 night in Chur
1 night in Lugano
3 nights in Interlaken
1 night in Zurich
Indian Cuisine where available
All shore excursions mentioned in the program
All taxes
6 NIGHTS SUMMER PROGRAM 2017
1ST DAY: Arrival at Zurich – Airport meet and great by Swissincoming train by the Minibus or privat car Indian Dinner at Zurich Drive to Chur, Overnight in a hotel in Chur.
2ND DAY: TRAIN BERNINA EXPRESS CHUR – TIRANO
An Amazing viaduct built with roughly hewn stome, framed by the wilderness of the mountain world, with high alpine fir trees and steep rock faces. On the viaduct, the little red train chugs along it’s track. That’s Bernina-Express on ist way from Graubuenden to Veltlin. It is called the most beautiful link between the cool North and the warm South. This view was shared by UNESCO in 2008, when it ddesignated the Bernina-Express between Thusis and Tirano as a World Heritage Site – the third train route in the world to receive this honor. The Bernina-Express passes through 55 tunnels, crosses 196 bridges and overcomes gradients of up to 70 pro mille without cogwheel drive. The train carries travelers from Chur, Switzerland’s oldest city, into the stark mountain world above the fog line and past the Morteratsch Glacier. It then travels southward, right into the charming ambience of Veltlin. Bus Transfer from Tirano to Lugano Dinner and Overnight in Lugano.
3RD DAY: LUGANO Lugano, the largest town in the holiday region of Ticino, is not only Switzerlands third most important financial centre and a conference, banking and business centre, but also a town of parks and flowers, villas and sacred buildings. With mediterranean flair, Lugano offers all advantages of a world-class city, combined with the cachet of a small town. Lugano lies in a bay on the northern side of Lake Lugano, surrounded by numerous mountains offering splendid viewpoints. The traffic-free historic town centre, the numerous buildings in Italianate Lombardy style, the exclusive museums, the mountains, lake and packet calendar of events all invite you to see the sights, soak up the atmosphere – and enjoy “dolce far niente”. Thanks to it’s mild climate, Lugano is a popular tourist destination throughout the year. In the afternoon drive from Lugano to Interlaken Overnight in Interlaken, Indian Dinner in Interlaken.
4TH DAY EXCURSION TO TITLIS
Excursion to Engelberg and visit of the Mount Titlis. The Titlis is the highest glacier excursion destination and biggest ski and snowboard paradiese in Central Switzerland. The Titlis, Engelberg’s “House Mountain” and it’s glacier park are accessible by revolving rotair cableway. At an altitude of 3020 metres above sea level visitors are treated to a fabulous view of the central Alps. The Titlis Glacier Park and “Ice Flyer” chairlift are a paradise for those keen to glide down the slopes on skis or some of the other snow-gliding equipment for beginners and adventurers which is available free of charge. And there are a freestyle park, glacier grotto in the eternal ice and walking options on the Titlis. Overnight in Interlaken, Indian Dinner in Interlaken.
5TH DAY:
Jungfraujoch Full day
excursion to Jungfraujoch The Jungfrau Railway, which leads through the heart of the mountains and up to the highest train station in Europe (at 3454 meters above sea level), offers unbelievable views of the mountain giants Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau and of the longest river of ice in the Alps. The Jungfrau Railway leads from Kleine Scheidegg up to Jungfraujoch. It climbs nearly 1400 meters in height and covers a distance of more than seven kilometers in tunnels along the nine kilometer long stretch. In the interior of the summit at Europe’s highest train station (the peak is called “Sphinx”), a lift takes visitors to the peak with it’s observatory and the famous observation platform, from which one has a magnificent view of the mountains and the Aletsch Glacier. The Jungfrau-Aletsch region with it’s unique plant and animal world is the first Unesco World Natural Heritage Site in the entire Alpine region. Further sights include the Ice Palace, the Ski and Snowboard Park and the glacier restaurant “Top of Europe”. Overnight in Interlaken, Indian Dinner in Interlaken.
6TH DAY LUCERNE – ZURICH
Visit of Lucerne and Cruise on the Lake Lucerne, Excursion to the famous sightseeing attractions in Lucerne including Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument and Hofkirche. Enjoy a cruise on the lake lucerne which is fascinating due to its picturesque landscape and historical sites. Drive from Lucerne to Zurich, back to India
Services Included:
services by swissincoming travel
tours by pvt mini coach or car with english speaking driver
1 night in Chur
1 night in Lugano
3 nights in Interlaken
1 night in Zurich
Indian Cuisine where available
All shore excursions mentioned in the program
All taxes