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Special Interest Groups Switzerland educational tours I

6Nights/7 Days

Destination:

1st day:

Arrival in Zurich - Airport in the morning pick up by the guide and the Minibus or privat car drive to Interlaken, Overnight in Interlaken, Indian dinner in Interlaken.

2nd day:

Titlis and Lucerne

Excursion to Engelberg and visit of the Mount Titlis. The Titlis is the highest glacier excursion destination and biggest ski and snowboard paradiese in Central Switzerland. The Titlis, Engelberg's "House Mountain" and it's glacier park are accessible by revolving rotair cableway. At an altitude of 3020 metres above sea level visitors are treated to a fabulous view of the central Alps. The Titlis Glacier Park and "Ice Flyer" chairlift are a paradise for those keen to glide down the slopes on skis or some of the other snow-gliding equipment for beginners and adventurers which is available free of charge. And there are a freestyle park, glacier grotto in the eternal ice and walking options on the Titlis. Visit of Lucerne and Cruise on the Lake Lucerne Excursion to the famous sightseeing attractions in Lucerne including Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument and Hofkirche. Enjoy a cruise on the lake lucerne which is fascinating due to its picturescque landscape and historical sites. Overnight in Interlaken, Indian Dinner in Interlaken.

3rd day:

Jungfraujoch

Full day excursion to Jungfraujoch. The Jungfrau Railway, which leads through the heart of the mountains and up to the highest train station in Europe (at 3454 meters above sea level), offers unbelievable views of the mountain giants Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau and of the longest river of ice in the Alps. The Jungfrau Railway leads from Kleine Scheidegg up to Jungfraujoch. It climbs nearly 1400 meters in height and covers a distance of more than seven kilometers in tunnels along the nine kilometer long stretch. In the interior of the summit at Europe's highest train station (the peak is called "Sphinx"), a lift takes visitors to the peak with it's observatory and the famous observation platform, from which one has a magnificent view of the mountains and the Aletsch Glacier. The Jungfrau-Aletsch rgion with it's unique plant and animal world is the first Unesco World Natural Heritage Site in the entire Alpine region. Further sights include the Ice Palace, the Si and Snowboard Park and the glacier restaurant "Top of Europe". Overnight in Interlaken, Indian Dinner at Interlaken.

4th day

Tropical House of Frutigen and Loetschberg Tunnel Full day excursion to the Tropical House in Frutigen There is 100 Liter of warm water per second coming from the Tunnel of Loetschberg to the Tropical House in Frutigen. You can explore the function of this natural Energy System and you will have a lecture and visit to see how you can work with renewable Energy Systems. The tropical house in Frutigen offers a thrilling combination of sustainable exotic plants, aqua culture and fascinating information in the midst of the mountain world. The exhibition is dedicated to mountains, energy, fish farming, nutrition, sustainability, and the tropics. In the afternoon you have a guided Tour into the Loetschberg Tunnel. The most modern Train Tunnel of the world You visit the Tunnel and the operations center of the tunnel. Overnight in Interlaken, Indian Dinner at Interlaken.

5th day:

Visit of the Maison Cailler (Chocolate Factory)

Imagine a place where all your senses can be immersed in the wonderful world of Cailler chocolate. Your eyes discover mysterious old Aztec cocoa ceremonies. Your ears hear fascinating tales of Francois-Louis Cailler who brought the first chocolate recipe to Switzerland in 1819. Your hands hold roasted cocoa beans and your nose will want to follow the wafting smell of fresh chocolate. And what would Cailler chocolate be if it didn't find it's way to your mouth, where it caresses your taste buds with the fabulouse flavours of the best cocoa, milk from the region, and other delicious ingredients Experience all this and much more in the newly opended Maison Cailler in Broc-Gruyere Your visit will also take you to the Atelier de Chocolate studio, where you can learn inspired recipes from the finest chocolate creations. And no visit would be completed without some light refreshment in the new "La Chocolatiêre" café, and some delectable treats from the Cailler-Shop. Drive to Zurich, Dinner at an Indian Restaurant in Zurich, City Tour Zurich by Night, Overight in a Hotel In Zurich.

6th day

Full day in Zurich for optional Excursions and Shopping As a "metropolis of experiences" by the water, with a magnifient view of the snowcapped Alps on the horizon, Zurich offers a unique mixture of attractions - over 50 museums and more thean 100 art galleries, international fashion labels and Zurich designs, and teh most flamboyant and lively nightlife in Switzerland. Recreational activities range from a visit to the riverside and lakeside bathing areas in the very heart of the city, to a spectacular hike on the Uetliberg mountain. Dinner at an Indian Restaurant in Zurich Overnight at a hotel in Zurich.

7th day

In the morning drive to the Zurich-Airport flight back to India.
  • Tourguide A2A Destination Management
  • Mercedes Sprinter (Luxury 18 seater) with driver or privat car
  • Or Swiss Railway Pass
  • Overnights at 4 Star Hotels
  • Indian Cuisine where available
  • All shore excursions mentioned in the program

Option

Emmental AOC Show Dairy Affoltern im Emmental Over the fire or in modern copper vats - this exhibition dairy covering 17'500m2 gives you an up-close look at how the famous Emmental AOC is manufactured. The Emmental Show Dairy, with ist village character, is a blend of the past and the present. You'll experience both traditional and modern production techniques for the world-famous Emmental AOC. Cheese specialities, souvenirs, gifts and sweet treats can be purchased in the cheese shop, the trade shop or the Maetteli-Beck bakery. Groups can make their own cheese under the guidance of a professional cheesemaker.

Option

Rhine Falls - Spectacular Falling Water To stand high above Europes largest waterfall feeling the roar and vibration of the water over ones entire body - this can be experienced at the Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen. By ship one can reach castles, the Rhine Falls Basn and even the mighty rock in the midst of the waterfall. Due to tectonic shifts in the Ice Age, the Rhine River was forced into a new riverbed oveer 15'000 years. The rock can be reached on a circular tour of the Rhine Falls, during which one can observe the natural spectacle from up close. Virtually in the middle of the waterfall, visitors stand on platforms that jut out and partially hover over the Rhine.

Package Cost: On Request Basis