DAY 1, Tuesday - Depart for Switzerland
Depart for Switzerland
DAY 2, Wednesday - Arrive in Basel
Arrive in Basel, nestled on the banks of the Rhine River. Transfer to your hotel, and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by a reception. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM
Overnight: Basel
DAY 3, Thursday - Basel Walking Tour
This morning, take a walking tour of Basel. Begin at the Munster Cathedral, and pass by the Basel Historical Museum, housed in a series of historic buildings. Next, view the City Hall, and stroll along the Munster Pfalz, a scenic lookout, offering panoramic views of the Rhine River. Conclude the tour at the Tinguely Fountain, a whimsical masterpiece created by Swiss artist Jean Tinguely, and witness the fountain's captivating spectacle. Spend the balance of the day at leisure. This evening, join your Tour Manager for an orientation walk around the hotel
Overnight: Basel
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3, Thursday - Basel Walking Tour
Depart Basel, and travel to the city of Lucerne, situated on the shores of Lake Lucerne, and surrounded by the majestic Swiss Alps. Arrive, and begin an orientation tour through Lucerne starting at the Lion Monument. View the 14th century medieval Chapel Bridge forming the centerpiece of Lucerne's townscape, and the covered Spreuer Bridge with its macabre paintings of skeletons, and reapers, depicting the "Dance of Death." Remainder of the day is at leisure. Perhaps join the optional tour to Mount Pilatus. Board a cogwheel railway* which takes you to the summit of Mt. Pilatus at nearly 7,000 feet. Later, descend by aerial cableway. Drive back to Basel, and arrive at the hotel late afternoon
*From November to May and in the event of adverse weather, the cogwheel will be replaced by the aerial cable car.
Optional: Mount Pilatus Tour (PM)
Overnight: Basel
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Friday - Explore Lucerne, or Optional Mount Pilatus Tour
Spend the day at leisure to explore Basel at your own pace, or participate in the optional Colmar Tour with Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg. Travel through the Alsatian countryside to Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg, perched atop a rocky outcrop. Tour the castle, and learn about its storied past. Afterward, head to Ribeauville, located on the Wine Route. Free time to discover this delightful town, and for lunch on your own. In the afternoon explore Colmar, nestled in the heart of the Alsace region. Begin the walking tour in the heart of Colmar's Old Town. Stroll along the cobblestone streets, and marvel at the colorful half-timbered houses, and flower-adorned canals. Visit the Unterlinden Museum, showcasing a renowned collection of medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque artworks, including the masterpiece Isenheim Altarpiece by Matthias Grünewald
Optional: Colmar Tour with Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg
Overnight: Basel
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5, Saturday - Full Day in Basel, or Optional Colmar Tour with Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg
Take a scenic drive through the Black Forest region, an area of unrivaled natural beauty with its dense forests of thick pine trees. Arrive at the Black Forest Museum Vogtsbauernhof. Explore this open-air museum*, and learn how people lived in the Black Forest region hundreds of years ago. Watch as craftsmen demonstrate how cuckoo clocks are made, and observe a pastry chef create the famous Black Forest cake. Indulge yourself with a decadent Black Forest cake. Spend free time for souvenir shopping, before departing for Lake Titisee. Arrive in time for lunch on your own. In the afternoon, choose to relax along the shores, or take a leisurely stroll along the promenade. Depart for Basel, arriving late afternoon
*For Feb, Mar & Nov departures, Black Forest Open Air Museum will be replaced with Black Forest Museum Triberg, due to its closure.
Overnight: Basel
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6, Sunday - Black Forest, Lake Titisee
Today is free to discover the delights Basel has to offer. Perhaps, join the optional Zurich Tour with Lindt Chocolate Factory Visit. Travel to Zurich, Switzerland's financial center. Visit the Lindt Chocolate Factory, where you'll witness the artistry of Swiss chocolate making. Indulge in chocolate tastings, and later embark on a scenic boat ride across the lake to Zurich Bürkliplatz. Take an orientation walk of the historic center, and view iconic landmarks such as the Fraumunster, and Grossmunster churches. Free time to explore Zurich on your own before returning to Basel
Optional: Zurich Tour with Lindt Chocolate Factory Visit
Overnight: Basel
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7, Monday - Full Day in Basel, or Optional Zurich Tour with Lindt Chocolate Factory Visit
On your last day at leisure, choose the optional Bern Tour with Cheese Museum Visit. Embark on an delightful excursion to the countryside of Emmental, where you will visit a local dairy farm. Explore the showroom, and witness the tradition of cheese making firsthand. Gain insight into the production of this renowned cheese, and sample a variety of cheeses. Afterward, continue to Bern, the capital of Switzerland, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take an orientation walk of the Old Town, and view the iconic Zytglogge clock tower, and the majestic Gothic cathedral. Free time to explore, and for lunch on your own, before heading back. Tonight at dinner, bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Optional: Bern Tour with Cheese Museum Visit
Overnight: Basel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8, Tuesday - Full Day in Basel, or Optional Bern Tour with Cheese Museum Visit
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9, Wednesday - Depart Switzerland
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