Special Interest Groups Switzerland educational tours I
6Nights/7 Days Summer Program
Destination:
1st day:
Arrival at Zurich - Airport
in the morning.
Pick up by the guide and the Minibus or private 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 ist
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 region 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 in Interlaken.
Tropical House of Frutigen and Loetschberg Tunnel
4th day
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 in 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.
Overnight in Interlaken,
Indian Dinner in Interlaken.
6th day
Powerplant Grimsel
In the winter the Grimsel world is steeped in tranquility and solitude.
But deep in the mountain, life continues to pulsate. Here the turbines
of the power plant of Oberhasli run at full blast throughout the year.
Visitors who take the viewing tour make their way into the depths
of the subterranean world of the power plant.
After an aerial cable car ride across the tranquil landscape interested
visitors will learn more about electricity.
In the Gerstenegg Crystal Chasm you can marvel at the sight of
sparkling ephemeral snow crystals and genuine mountain crystals.
In the afternoon drive to Zurich,
Dinner in an Indian Restaurant in Zurich,
Excursion Zurich by Night,
Overnight in a hotel in Zurich.
7th day
Zurich
Full day at Zurich for optional excursions and Shopping
As a "metropolis of experiences" by the water, with a magnificent 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 the most flamboyant
and lively nichtlife in Switzerland. Recreational activities range from a
visit to the riverside and lakeside bathing areas in the very heart of the
city, to a spectactular hike on the Uetliberg mountain.
Dinner in an Indian Restaurant in Zurich
Overnight in a hotel in Zurich
8th day
In the morning drive to the airport of Zurich
Flight back to India
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.
Visit of the IWC Watch Factory and Museum in Schaffhausen
Package Cost: On Request Basis
