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9 Days Switzerland Eat Play Love
9 days / 8 nights

Day 1 Arrival Zurich
Arrive at the airport and transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight

Day 2 Zurich – Vaduz (100km/1h30min) – St Moritz (120km/2h)
Travel to the small country of Liechtenstein, one of the only doubly landlocked country in the world. Tour the capital of Liechtenstein – Vaduz with its population of 5000 inhabitants. Enjoy view of the Vaduz Castle, the Cathedral of St. Florin and its City Hall. Do not miss the chance to purchase the official Liechtenstein tourist office stamp which is a must -buy for all tourists. Travel to St Moritz, which is one of the world`s most famous holiday`s resorts. Chic, elegant and exclusive with a cosmopolitan ambiance, the dry, sparkling “champagne climate” is legendary and the celebrated St Moritz sun shines for an average of 322 days a year.

Day 3 St Moritz-– Fox town Factory outlet ( 200km/3h) – Lugano (20km/40min)
Wake up to the beautiful sunshine of St Moritz and embark of an eventful tour for today. Fist we will travel to the SWISSMINIATUR. Admire the most important Swiss buildings and means of transportation at a scale of 1:25. Inside Miniswiss you can find more than 120 models representing the patrician houses, the most important castles and cathedrals and also 35000 meters of rails with no less than 18 trains, funiculars, rack – railways, cable cars and boat in motion. Flower lovers can also appreciate over 15 000 beautifully colored flowers. Transfer to Mendrisio Foxtown with over 3km of shop windows at discounted prices of 30%-60%, 160 stores , 250 top Italian and international brands: Gucci, Prada, Versace, Salvatore Ferragamo, Valentino, Bally, Dolce & Gabbana, Missoni, Ralph Lauren, Diesel, Esprit, Adidas, Nike, Replay, Superga, Samsonite, Fratelli Rossetti, Brums, La Perla, Lagostina, Fendi, Jilsander, Tod`s , Hogan, Polo Ralph Lauren, Baci & Abracci, Dior and much more.

Day 4 Lugano – Lucerne (170km/2h30min)– Interlaken (70km/1h)
Leave Lugano for Lucerne in the morning. Arrive in Lucerne and proceed for an orientation tour to know this city better. Cross the Old Chapel Bridge to the Old Town whereby we will stop at the biggest DFS shop in Switzerland – Bucherer. Here, you will find the largest indoor ball rolling clock as well as various made in Switzerland souvenirs, bring back a couple of watches for your loved ones. Finish our tour at Lion Monument – commemoration of the valor of the Swiss Guards who defended King Louis XVI during the French Revolution. In the afternoon, be transferred to Interlaken. Tonight, enjoy a local Swiss delight – Swiss Fondue dinner.


Day 5 Interlaken – Leysin (100km/2h)
Interlaken -located at 570 m above sea level, derives its name by the 2 lakes on its east and west – Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, overlooking the scenic Jungfrau, it is one of the most visited destination of Switzerland. You will have some free time today before travelling to Leysin for an overnight stay in the picturesque Alpine resort. You may take this time to shop around this tourist resort town or take the chance to go for the Jungfrau excursion with its various valleys or Glacier 3000 mountain which housed the higher Alpine Coaster ride in the world.

Day 6 Laysin –Chillon Castle ( 40km/1h) – Swiss Riviera ( 50km/1h)
Today is a day to excite your taste buds. First visit Cailler Chocolate factory- where all your senses can be immersed in the wonderful world of Cailler chocolate and hear fascinating tales of Francois – Louis Cailler, who brought the first chocolate recipe to Switzerland in 1819, complete with a tasting of Cailler chocolate. Next visit a cheese factory where you can discover the traditional style of cheese-making. Learn the secret why Swiss cheese is so famous while watching the cheese makers in action. In the afternoon, we shall travel to the Lake Geneva region. Make a photo stop at Montreux by the Chillon Castle, one of the most important during the 12th century.

Day 7 Swiss Riviera – Geneva ( 60km/1h30min)
We shall view the Olympic Museum of Lausanne in this morning. Tour the garden of the Olympic Museum for a refreshing start and admire the many symbolic art pieces littering around the garden. Next, we shall depart for a Wine Tasting experience in the Swiss Riviera. Visit one of the many Chateau for wine appreciation and learn about the making of the wine. Take this chance to get a bottle of Swiss wine back home where it is rarely found. Continue your drive along the Swiss Riviera to Geneva. This beautiful city, strategically situated by the shores of Lake Geneva is not just the 2nd seat of the United Nations after New York ; it also houses many international bodies such as World Health Organization, International Labor Organization and World Committee of International Red Cross etc. Your stops in Geneva today will be at its most famous landmarks, including its harbor, the magnificent Jet d`Eau, the highest fountain in the world, Flower Clock and Reformation Monument. You will also view landmarks like United Nation Building and International Red Cross Building.

Day 8 Geneva – Milan ( 320km/4h30min)
This morning travel to the capital of fashion – Milan. Visit the Castello de Sforza which was originally a military fortress with defenses improved by Leonardo Da Vinci. After, we enter in to the heart of Milan for photo stop at the magnificent Gothic Duomo Cathedral and the 19th century Victor Emmannuelle II Galleria. Walking through Galleria, we will arrive in Da Vinci Square where you can find a statue of Leonardo Da Vinci as well as the world famous La Scala Opera House.

Day 9 Milan departure
Departure transfer to airport