Historical Zurich Switzerland

Arrival Zurich

Arrive at Zurich International Airport. Meet and assist at Airport. Later Transfer to the Hotel. Day at leisure . Overnight stay at Zurich Hotel.

2 Hour Walking Tour of Zurich

After breakfast, Proceed to Tour Departure Point and Explore Zurich on your foot. There is no better way to get THE BEST TASTE OF ZURICH than by walking and in a very small group. Choose this semi-private 3-hour tour to enrich your knowledge about Switzerland's business and cultural capital while listening to your guide pointing out the highlights of this unique town. While strolling around, your guide will make sure that you will not miss the Bahnhofstrasse and Paradeplatz - Zurich's main downtown street and one of the world's most expensive and exclusive shopping avenue; Limmatquai - a vibrant, historical shopping, dining and hotel area with many interesting buildings dating from the days of the rich Guilds that governed Zurich; Lindenhof and Roman Baths - the historical site of a Roman castle situated on a hillside, from where you can get great views of Old Town; St Peter Church - one of the four main churches in Zurich whose clock face is the largest in all of Europe; Fraumünster (Church of Our Lady) - world famous for it's Chagall Windows; Grossmünster Church - the icon of Zurich, where you can later admire impressive panoramic views over the city right from it's heart; Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) - whose most famous former student and professor was Albert Einstein and other 20 Nobel Prize winners; Bars and Restaurant where famous painters as Picasso, Chagall, Giacometti used to pay sometimes for the food with their own paintings; The house where Lenin was living before returning to Russia for leading the revolution and overtaking the power. At the end of this guided tour, get some tips and suggestions to discover on your own other hidden faces of Zurich or just enjoy a lovely cruise on the crystal-clear Lake Zurich or a train ride to our "little mountain - Uetliberg" for amazing views from the TOP OF ZURICH.

Later Transfer Back to the meeting point. Return Hotel on your own. Overnight at Zurich Hotel.

Black Forest and Rhine Falls Day Trip from Zurich

After breakfast proceed to Tourist Point and Settle aboard your luxury coach, departing central Zurich for the drive north to southern Germany. Watch the scenery slip past, including Lake Schluchsee, as you approach the picturesque town of Titisee-Neustadt, situated on the edge of Lake Titisee in the heart of the Black Forest. Your guide makes a stop in town to visit to the prestigious Drubba clockmaker. Step inside the shop and learn about the traditional art of producing cuckoo clocks, the area’s renowned export. During your free time, explore the town independently. Stroll at your leisure around Lake Titisee or take an optional boat ride. Perhaps head to a cafe to taste the region’s signature chocolate and cherry cake, Black Forest Gateau—aka Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte. (Activities and food are your own expense.) When it’s time, meet up with your guide and re-board the coach for the drive south back toward Switzerland. Journey through the spruce forests of Lenzkirch until you reach the Upper Rhine region. Before returning to Zurich, disembark at the impressive Rhine Falls to watch the waters of the Rhine River crashing down a 75-foot (23-meter) drop. During a break here, stroll around admiring the scenery and posing for photos. Your tour concludes with drop-off at the starting point in the evening. Return Hotel on your own. Overnight at Zurich Hotel.

FREE Optional Tour of Mt. Titlis with Ice Flyer or Jungfraujoch excursion

Day free to explore Switzerland on your own OR take the optional tour to Mt. Titlis. The 45 minute ride across 2 cable cars is awe-inspiring as you'll witness the scenery change from green meadows and scenic lakes to snow clad mountains. The last leg of the ride is on the famous Rotair, which is the world's first revolving cable car that offers an awesome 360-degree panoramic view of the snow-covered valleys, glaciers, lakes, forests, and mountains in Switzerland.

Or

Day free to explore Switzerland on your own OR avail the once in a lifetime opportunity to visit Jungfraujoch, also known as the “Top of Europe”. It lies at a height of 3,466 meters (11,371 ft) above sea level in the Bernese Alps, it is one of the UNESCO natural world heritage sites. The Jungfrau region is is the most glaciated part of the European Alps, containing Europe's largest glacier and a range of classic glacial features, and provides an outstanding record of the geological processes that formed the High Alps. Tourists are often amazed at the scenic splendour they witness from the Cog-Wheel train that climbs up to a height of 11,333 feet to reach Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in the world.

The Cog- Wheel train is one of the best, most incredible train journeys in the world. The views of Switzerland from atop the mountain are amazingly panoramic and breathtaking.

Later Transfer Back to the Hotel. Overnight stay at the Zurich Hotel.

Departure

After Breakfast Free Time for Leisure & Shopping. Later transfer to the airport for your onward flight back home.

End of Tour