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Tops of Switzerland: Interlaken and Lucerne
Tops of Switzerland
Experience 5-days of camera-ready rail travel through the lofty splendor of Switzerland, including excursions to two renowned mountaintops. Visit Lucerne and a unique rail trip up Mount Pilatus – via the world’s steepest cogwheel railway. Then continue to an unforgettable alpine wonderland, Jungfraujoch, Europe’s highest-altitude railway station with a 100% guarantee of ice, snow and heart-thumping, panoramic views as far as the Vosges Mountains in France to the Black Forest in Germany.
Includes:
- 2 Nights Lucerne
- Mt. Pilatus Excursion
- 2 Nights Interlaken
- Jungfraujoch Excursion
- 2nd Class Rail Travel
- Daily Breakfast
Booking Dates
05/15/2025 through 12/14/2025
Travel Dates
08/01/2023 through 12/31/2025
| Day 1 |
The town of Interlaken derives its name from Latin origins. Traces of the town's foundations can be seen in the 12th century castle with its fascinating Augustinian monastery.
Nestling cozily beneath the legendary triad of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains, Interlaken, 570 meters above sea level is a wondrous health resort and an international favorite. The superb mountainous scenery and gentle climate are ideal venues for virtually every leisure activity, all year round. Interlaken shimmers like a jewel between the lakes of Brienz and Thun. Höheweg, broken in the middle by Höhematte is the business and social center of Interlaken. The shopping is varied and interesting from simple souvenirs to luxurious timepieces. Grand hotels and inviting restaurants and cafes to spoil the visitor abound whilst a traditional horse-drawn carriage ferries guests to and from their destinations in fine style. The famous Kursaal - Interlaken's casino is situated in the center of Höheweg. Here you can find many types of entertainment including elegant balls, annual music festivals, Folklorica, local and trade shows in addition to the obvious delights of the casino tables. Interlaken is also an ideal starting point for excursions to the Bern upper lands and breathtaking Jungfrau region with the centerpiece's massive peak soaring 4158 meters into the cloudless skies. |
| Day 2 |
The town of Interlaken derives its name from Latin origins. Traces of the town's foundations can be seen in the 12th century castle with its fascinating Augustinian monastery.
Nestling cozily beneath the legendary triad of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains, Interlaken, 570 meters above sea level is a wondrous health resort and an international favorite. The superb mountainous scenery and gentle climate are ideal venues for virtually every leisure activity, all year round. Interlaken shimmers like a jewel between the lakes of Brienz and Thun. Höheweg, broken in the middle by Höhematte is the business and social center of Interlaken. The shopping is varied and interesting from simple souvenirs to luxurious timepieces. Grand hotels and inviting restaurants and cafes to spoil the visitor abound whilst a traditional horse-drawn carriage ferries guests to and from their destinations in fine style. The famous Kursaal - Interlaken's casino is situated in the center of Höheweg. Here you can find many types of entertainment including elegant balls, annual music festivals, Folklorica, local and trade shows in addition to the obvious delights of the casino tables. Interlaken is also an ideal starting point for excursions to the Bern upper lands and breathtaking Jungfrau region with the centerpiece's massive peak soaring 4158 meters into the cloudless skies. |
| Day 3 |
The town of Interlaken derives its name from Latin origins. Traces of the town's foundations can be seen in the 12th century castle with its fascinating Augustinian monastery.
Nestling cozily beneath the legendary triad of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains, Interlaken, 570 meters above sea level is a wondrous health resort and an international favorite. The superb mountainous scenery and gentle climate are ideal venues for virtually every leisure activity, all year round. Interlaken shimmers like a jewel between the lakes of Brienz and Thun. Höheweg, broken in the middle by Höhematte is the business and social center of Interlaken. The shopping is varied and interesting from simple souvenirs to luxurious timepieces. Grand hotels and inviting restaurants and cafes to spoil the visitor abound whilst a traditional horse-drawn carriage ferries guests to and from their destinations in fine style. The famous Kursaal - Interlaken's casino is situated in the center of Höheweg. Here you can find many types of entertainment including elegant balls, annual music festivals, Folklorica, local and trade shows in addition to the obvious delights of the casino tables. Interlaken is also an ideal starting point for excursions to the Bern upper lands and breathtaking Jungfrau region with the centerpiece's massive peak soaring 4158 meters into the cloudless skies. |
| Day 4 |
Behold beautiful Lucerne! This German-speaking area of central Switzerland on Lake Lucerne is a truly spectacular locale. Surrounded by mountains and notable for its famous Chapel Bridge, this idyllic and musical Swiss locale is wonderful any time of year.
Attractions in Lucerne besides the Chapel Bridge include the striking, rock-carved Lion Monument, the Swiss Museum of Transport (featuring a cinema, museum and planetarium) and the Jesuit Church, Lucerne which dates back to the 1600s and is adorned with murals. |
| Day 5 |
Behold beautiful Lucerne! This German-speaking area of central Switzerland on Lake Lucerne is a truly spectacular locale. Surrounded by mountains and notable for its famous Chapel Bridge, this idyllic and musical Swiss locale is wonderful any time of year.
Attractions in Lucerne besides the Chapel Bridge include the striking, rock-carved Lion Monument, the Swiss Museum of Transport (featuring a cinema, museum and planetarium) and the Jesuit Church, Lucerne which dates back to the 1600s and is adorned with murals. |
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08/01/23 - 12/31/25 |
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Note: Land Only-Price is Per Person based on double occupancy. Airfare not included in price. Availability and price may change at any time and without prior notice and will be unavailable on certain holidays.
