8D7N The Alps Out Loud: Switzerland & Lake Como By Design (FH)
8D7N The Alps Out Loud: Switzerland & Lake Como By Design (FH)
A world beyond. Hassle-free planning, regional Tour Directors & Local Guides, Handpicked hotels and inclusions, seamless transportation, VIP access, and rare Local Favorites that go beyond the guidebook. At Globus, we have the experience and local knowledge to craft immersive adventures that make you feel alive. Expect to see all the major sites, but then go deeper, to the beating heart of every new discovery. As they say, when you’re in the moment, it’s not what you know, but who you and you’ll quickly discover our Tour Directors know all the local secrets and insider tips.
Tour Deal
Travel Period: from April 28, 2023 till September 22, 2023
Tour Highlight
~ Castello Sforzesco, Milan~ Maison Cailler Chocolaterie
~ Italian Cooking Class
~ Lake Como
~ Lugano
~ Lavaux Vineyards
What To Expect
Swiss chocolate or cheese? More Milan fashion or Como’s fashionable homes? Train-hopping adventures or sweet tooth-inspired tastings. Wine a little or a lot?! The sky’s the limit in Switzerland! Mountains of possibilities await you thanks to complimentary YourChoice Excursions on this 8-day holiday from Zurich to Como. This Swiss adventure is so cool, it “Bernes!”Love to tour but fancy a bit more freedom? With Choice Touring by Globus, you now have a whole new way to cure your curiosity. In addition to guided sightseeing at the must-see sights, Choice Touring presents YourChoice Excursions, a selection of curated experiences in key destinations – included in the price – so you can tailor your tour to your own interests, pleasures and passions. And, of course, your Globus Tour Director is always there with suggestions and guidance to help you pick how you play and make your own memories.
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Day 1: ARRIVE IN ZURICH, SWITZERLAND
Welcome to Zurich! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
: Dinner
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Day 2: ZURICH – EXCURSION TO RHINE FALLS
ZURICH: Orientation walk of the Old Town includes sights of the Fraumünsterkirche.
: Breakfast
RHINE FALLS: Take pictures of the waterfalls.
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Day 3: ZURICH – BERNE – CHILLON CASTLE – LAKE GENEVA
BERNE: Guided walking tour includes the Old Town, a stop at Bear Park and a panoramic view of the city from Rose Garden.
: Breakfast
CHILLON: Guided visit of the castle and wine tasting.
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Day 4: LAKE GENEVA
YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:
: Breakfast, Lunch
SIP: Mountains Soar & Wines Pour
Visit the lovely Lavaux region, one of Switzerland’s most beautiful regions—carved by the Rhone Glacier and the masterful masonry of 12th-cenutry Cistercian monks who built kilometers of stone walls and terraces that are still cherished and tended by the winegrowers today. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to bountiful vineyards where renowned wines are nurtured by sunlight reflected by the waters of Lake Geneva and the warmth of the stone walls by night. Hop on a Swiss train to experience mountains and the magic of Switzerland's second-largest wine-growing canton and take a stroll around the timeless vineyards!
TASTE: Swiss Chocolate & Cheese, Please!
The only thing more inspiring than Switzerland's stunning scenery is its food! A sweet adventure awaits you at the Maison Cailler chocolaterie (chocolate shop). Explore the story of Swiss chocolate through a series of interactive, multi-sensory experiences, and uncover a few secrets along the way! Continue on to the picturesque town of Gruyères for a lunch of Swiss delicacies. Stroll through its pedestrian centre with Medieval cobblestones and fountains. A real charmer!
STROLL: Fondue of You
Between the lake, mountains, and vineyards, the Montreux Riviera puts picture-perfect postcards to shame! An authentic little piece of paradise that has inspired numerous artists, writers, and travellers in search of beauty, tranquility and inspiration, the city of Montreux is the place to enjoy the Swiss Riviera (one of the world’s best-kept secrets, known for gastronomical delights). Follow your Local Guide for a special walking tour and fondue lunch that’s sure to please your palate!
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Day 5: LAKE GENEVA – AOSTA, ITALY – LAKE COMO
AOSTA: Free time.
: Breakfast
COMO: Orientation walk.
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Day 6: LAKE COMO
YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:
: Breakfast
STROLL: Amo Milano
Depart from Como for the captivating cosmopolitan city of Milan. Visit the Castello Sforzesco grounds and admire Michelangelo’s Pietà Rondanini. Follow your Local Guide for a walking tour to La Galleria and Piazza Duomo, followed by an inside visit at the Duomo. Plus, enjoy free time to shop in Italy’s capital of fashion.
FLOAT: Villas, Villages & Vistas
Embark on a one-hour boat cruise around Como’s dazzling lake. Marvel at matchless views of the Italian Alps as you float past forested hills, charming lakeside villages, peaceful bays, exotic gardens, and the elegant villas of Versace, Mussolini, Clooney, and other glitterati. After the cruise, walk to the railway funicular station in Piazza De Gasperi. Operating since 1894, the train climbs quickly to Brunate—"the Balcony of the Alps" inviting you to take in views in every direction.
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Day 7: LAKE COMO
YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:
: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
STROLL: Oohs, Aahs & Swiss Geez!
Explore the centre of Lugano with your Local Guide and take in views of its lovely lake. Enjoy free time before departing for Bellinzona. Hidden in a narrow valley at the entrance to three gorgeous Alpine passes, Bellinzona serves as a gateway to Italy from the north and the Alps from the south. Ascend by elevator to the vineyard-clad Castelgrande. Explore the castle grounds, stroll along the ramparts, and engulf yourself in amazing panoramas before enjoying a traditional lunch at a local grotto restaurant.
FEAST: Pasta Perfetto in a Como Cucina!
Welcome to a professional kitchen in one of the best locations on Lake Como. Master the art of making authentic Italian pasta when you prepare lunch with the chef, and learn how to perfectly combine traditional ingredients with a unique touch of innovation and creativity. Create a two-course menu of local specialties to enjoy with friends and family.
COMO: Farewell dinner at local restaurant.
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Day 8: DEPART LAKE COMO
Your holiday ends with breakfast in the morning. (The nearest airport is Milan.)
: Breakfast
Whats Included
~ 7 nights accommodation~ Daily breakfast, 2 lunches & 2 dinners
~ Professional Tour Director
~ Headsets throughout the tour
Whats Excluded
~ International air ticket~ Travel insurance & Visa
~ Tipping
~ Airport transfer
~ Safety net protection
Where to Visits
Information
Travel Period: from April 28, 2023 till September 22, 2023
Tour Highlight
~ Castello Sforzesco, Milan~ Maison Cailler Chocolaterie
~ Italian Cooking Class
~ Lake Como
~ Lugano
~ Lavaux Vineyards
What To Expect
Swiss chocolate or cheese? More Milan fashion or Como’s fashionable homes? Train-hopping adventures or sweet tooth-inspired tastings. Wine a little or a lot?! The sky’s the limit in Switzerland! Mountains of possibilities await you thanks to complimentary YourChoice Excursions on this 8-day holiday from Zurich to Como. This Swiss adventure is so cool, it “Bernes!”Love to tour but fancy a bit more freedom? With Choice Touring by Globus, you now have a whole new way to cure your curiosity. In addition to guided sightseeing at the must-see sights, Choice Touring presents YourChoice Excursions, a selection of curated experiences in key destinations – included in the price – so you can tailor your tour to your own interests, pleasures and passions. And, of course, your Globus Tour Director is always there with suggestions and guidance to help you pick how you play and make your own memories.
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Day 1: ARRIVE IN ZURICH, SWITZERLAND
Welcome to Zurich! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
: Dinner
-
-
Day 2: ZURICH – EXCURSION TO RHINE FALLS
ZURICH: Orientation walk of the Old Town includes sights of the Fraumünsterkirche.
: Breakfast
RHINE FALLS: Take pictures of the waterfalls.
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-
Day 3: ZURICH – BERNE – CHILLON CASTLE – LAKE GENEVA
BERNE: Guided walking tour includes the Old Town, a stop at Bear Park and a panoramic view of the city from Rose Garden.
: Breakfast
CHILLON: Guided visit of the castle and wine tasting.
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-
Day 4: LAKE GENEVA
YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:
: Breakfast, Lunch
SIP: Mountains Soar & Wines Pour
Visit the lovely Lavaux region, one of Switzerland’s most beautiful regions—carved by the Rhone Glacier and the masterful masonry of 12th-cenutry Cistercian monks who built kilometers of stone walls and terraces that are still cherished and tended by the winegrowers today. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to bountiful vineyards where renowned wines are nurtured by sunlight reflected by the waters of Lake Geneva and the warmth of the stone walls by night. Hop on a Swiss train to experience mountains and the magic of Switzerland's second-largest wine-growing canton and take a stroll around the timeless vineyards!
TASTE: Swiss Chocolate & Cheese, Please!
The only thing more inspiring than Switzerland's stunning scenery is its food! A sweet adventure awaits you at the Maison Cailler chocolaterie (chocolate shop). Explore the story of Swiss chocolate through a series of interactive, multi-sensory experiences, and uncover a few secrets along the way! Continue on to the picturesque town of Gruyères for a lunch of Swiss delicacies. Stroll through its pedestrian centre with Medieval cobblestones and fountains. A real charmer!
STROLL: Fondue of You
Between the lake, mountains, and vineyards, the Montreux Riviera puts picture-perfect postcards to shame! An authentic little piece of paradise that has inspired numerous artists, writers, and travellers in search of beauty, tranquility and inspiration, the city of Montreux is the place to enjoy the Swiss Riviera (one of the world’s best-kept secrets, known for gastronomical delights). Follow your Local Guide for a special walking tour and fondue lunch that’s sure to please your palate!
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Day 5: LAKE GENEVA – AOSTA, ITALY – LAKE COMO
AOSTA: Free time.
: Breakfast
COMO: Orientation walk.
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Day 6: LAKE COMO
YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:
: Breakfast
STROLL: Amo Milano
Depart from Como for the captivating cosmopolitan city of Milan. Visit the Castello Sforzesco grounds and admire Michelangelo’s Pietà Rondanini. Follow your Local Guide for a walking tour to La Galleria and Piazza Duomo, followed by an inside visit at the Duomo. Plus, enjoy free time to shop in Italy’s capital of fashion.
FLOAT: Villas, Villages & Vistas
Embark on a one-hour boat cruise around Como’s dazzling lake. Marvel at matchless views of the Italian Alps as you float past forested hills, charming lakeside villages, peaceful bays, exotic gardens, and the elegant villas of Versace, Mussolini, Clooney, and other glitterati. After the cruise, walk to the railway funicular station in Piazza De Gasperi. Operating since 1894, the train climbs quickly to Brunate—"the Balcony of the Alps" inviting you to take in views in every direction.
-
-
Day 7: LAKE COMO
YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:
: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
STROLL: Oohs, Aahs & Swiss Geez!
Explore the centre of Lugano with your Local Guide and take in views of its lovely lake. Enjoy free time before departing for Bellinzona. Hidden in a narrow valley at the entrance to three gorgeous Alpine passes, Bellinzona serves as a gateway to Italy from the north and the Alps from the south. Ascend by elevator to the vineyard-clad Castelgrande. Explore the castle grounds, stroll along the ramparts, and engulf yourself in amazing panoramas before enjoying a traditional lunch at a local grotto restaurant.
FEAST: Pasta Perfetto in a Como Cucina!
Welcome to a professional kitchen in one of the best locations on Lake Como. Master the art of making authentic Italian pasta when you prepare lunch with the chef, and learn how to perfectly combine traditional ingredients with a unique touch of innovation and creativity. Create a two-course menu of local specialties to enjoy with friends and family.
COMO: Farewell dinner at local restaurant.
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Day 8: DEPART LAKE COMO
Your holiday ends with breakfast in the morning. (The nearest airport is Milan.)
: Breakfast
Whats Included
~ 7 nights accommodation~ Daily breakfast, 2 lunches & 2 dinners
~ Professional Tour Director
~ Headsets throughout the tour
Whats Excluded
~ International air ticket~ Travel insurance & Visa
~ Tipping
~ Airport transfer
~ Safety net protection
Cancellation Policy
~ 46 days or more prior to departure: deposit forfeited
~ 45 – 22 days prior to departure: 20% of total price
~ 21 – 8 days prior to departure: 30% of total price
~ 7 – 1 days prior to departure: 50% of total price
~ On scheduled departure and later: 100% of total price
Payment Terms
~ Deposit must be received within 7 days of booking.
~ Balance payment must be made 45 days prior to departure.
~ Booking made within 45 days prior to departure require full payment at the time of booking.
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