Destination: Italy, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland
Towns and Cities: Milan, Mendrisio, Como, Lugano, Taesch, Zermatt, Andermatt, St. Moritz, Vaduz, Lucerne, Schaffhausen, Flawil, Einsiedeln, Zurich
Duration: October 6 – 17, 2024 (12 days)
Status: CLOSED
Deadline to receive deposits: Closed
HIGHLIGHTS
The breathtaking Alps span the borders of several European countries, and this vacation gives you the opportunity to see the best of the Alpine region. Ride in panoramic carriages on the amazing Glacier Express, passing over chasms and through the mighty Alps.
The Glacier Express Experience
A celebration of Swiss engineering, the Glacier Express offers breathtaking views of mountains, glaciers, viaducts across rushing streams, and switchback rail lines that sometimes go in full circles to spiral up or down the steepest slopes.
It ends in St. Moritz — one of the world’s ritziest winter resorts. Train cars have special large windows that sweep high onto the roof so tourists can take in the vast mountain vistas.
A train to fall in love with—-The Glacier Express is the most famous railway in the world. It is a day trip through untouched mountain landscapes, glamorous health resorts, deep gorges, delightful valleys, 91 tunnels and across 291 impressive bridges.
Milan
View of La Scala Opera House, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and visit the world famous Duomo.
Como
Take a scenic cruise on Lake Como to admire the beautiful lakeside villas and gardens.
Lugano
Beautiful Lake Lugano is Ticino’s star attraction. Visit Santa Maria degli Angioli to see Renaissance artwork. The church of a former convent, Santa Maria degli Angioli, faces the lake at the end of Lugano’s most fashionable shopping street.
Inside is one of Ticino’s most impressive art treasures, a full wall covered by a single fresco, the early 16th-century masterpiece of Bernardino Luini depicting the Passion and Crucifixion.
Zermatt
Switzerland’s most famous resort brings together every Alpine cliché, from its views of the world’s most photogenic mountain, the Matterhorn, to its narrow streets lined with wonky, weathered chalets.
St. Moritz
With the snow-dusted Alps in the backdrop surrounding a sparkling lake, dotted with wooden cottages and upscale shops, St. Moritz sure looks a million dollars. The residents of this quaint town often brush shoulders with King Carl Gustaf of Sweden – St. Moritz is a much preferred weekend getaway amongst celebrities and royals.
Saint Moritz celebrated 150 years of tourism last year, and its appeal shows no signs of diminishing. Synonymous with glitz and glamour, Saint Moritz is the oldest and most prestigious winter resort in the world.
Vaduz
A tiny capital for a tiny country, Vaduz is a postage-stamp-sized city with a postcard-perfect backdrop. Crouching at the foot of forested mountains, hugging the banks of the Rhine, and crowned by a turreted castle, its location is visually stunning.
The centre itself is curiously modern and sterile, with its mix of tax-free luxury-goods stores and cube-shaped concrete buildings. Yet just a few minutes walk brings you to traces of the quaint village that existed just 50 years ago and quiet vineyards where the Alps seem that little bit closer.
Lucerne
Visit the city of bridges and towers, ideally situated in the historic and scenic heart of what many believe to be the “true” Switzerland – picture mountains, lakes, cowbells, Alpine villages, and meadows full of Edelweiss. Experience Switzerland’s Mount Pilatus, which offers a dazzling view across Lake Lucerne.
At 7,000 feet, the summit offers one of the most beautiful panoramic views, spreading from the city of Lucerne to the Lake of Lucerne, from Säntis to Titlis, from the Bernese Alps to Jungfrau, over the Swiss borders from Schwarzwald to the French alps.
Schaffhausen
Visit and marvel at the Rhine Falls of northern Switzerland, Europe’s largest waterfall.
Flawil
Visit a premier chocolate factory, a true paradise for all chocolate lovers! You can watch how chocolate is being made and you will find a vast range of products including popular delicacies at very modest prices.
Einsiedeln
Visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Einsiedeln and its miraculous spring water. The monastery lies in the midst of a breathtaking landscape with a deep blue lake and jagged mountain tops.
Zurich
View major sites of the city such as the castle-like National Museum, the shopping and business center on Bahnhofstrasse, the Limmatquai with its medieval Old Town, the largest church clock-face of Europe on St. Peter, the patriarchal Guild Houses, the Opera House that hosts the famous June Festivals, and the picturesque Lake Zurich.
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