The Best of Switzerland (ZG) - 2013

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The Best of Switzerland
Visit the iconic Matterhorn in the heart of the Swiss Alps
Visit the iconic Matterhorn in the heart of the Swiss Alps
Zermatt, Switzerland
Lake Geneva
Zermatt, Switzerland
Lion Monument
The Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, Switzerland
Enjoy the beautiful scenery while visiting Berne, Switzerland
The iconic Chapel Bridge in Lucerne is the oldest wooden bridge in Europe
Lake Geneva stretches along Switzerlands southern border with France and is the largest lake in Europe

Optional Excursions

The following list of optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These optional excursions might or might not be offered. Whether it's a special dinner, a local show or a special behind-the-scenes glimpse into an historical site, optional excursions are a wonderful way to enrich your vacation even further. Plus, they give you flexibility. We include the must-see sites and experiences, and we also understand that people take interest in different activities and may want to craft a more personal vacation by hand-picking optional excursions that appeal to them.

Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, days of operation, group interests, and general feasibility for your vacation. The approximate value listed gives you a good, general idea of what you can expect to pay but may vary once you are on your vacation. Some information provided might be in a foreign currency; you can use our online currency converter for exchange rate information.

Once you have booked your vacation, Globus provides the ability to pre-purchase excursions, register for your vacations and provide emergency contact information online.

Pontresina and the Roseg Valley
After a short drive to Pontresina, enter the world renown Roseg Valley, famous for its luxuriant Alpine vegetation. Your horse-drawn carriage ride will take you into untouched Alpine forest through the fragrant swiss pines and larch wood with an amazing view of the glacier.
Approximate value: €44 EUR per person


Lugano Lake Cruise and Dinner
Embark your private boat for a relaxing cruise on breathtaking Lake Lugano. See the quaint former fishing village of Gandria, and learn about the local traditions and dishes in a typical Swiss grotto surrounded by nature. Also cruise past Campione d'Italia, an Italian enclave on Swiss territory, and the charming church of Madonna dei Ghirli.
Approximate value: €68 EUR per person


Excursion to Isola Bella
Enjoy a boat ride to the privately owned island named in 1630 by Carlo Borromeo III after his wife Isabella. Tour the opulent Borromeo Palace, then time for the beautiful gardens and terraces.
Approximate value: €39 EUR per person


Mount Pilatus
Journey almost 7,000 feet (2,132m) up - via the world's steepest cogwheel railway (with an inclination of 48 degrees), the silent aerial tramway and the panoramic gondola for spectacular views over central Switzerland. The Mount Pilatus mountain range was first inhabited by Celtic herdsmen and later became well-known to travelers worldwide when completion of the Gotthard Route made the area more accessible. The rugged cliffs above Lucerne have been cloaked in myth and legend since the middle Ages when it was believed a dragon with healing powers and spirits inhabited the rocky crevices. It has also been said the restless ghost of a Roman governor once found lasting peace in Lake Pilatus and for a long time it was forbidden to climb the mountain should they disturb Pontius Pilate. See why composer Richard Wagner, Queen Victoria (on horseback), King Don Carlos of Spain, Antarctic explorer Lincoln Ellsworth, Vladimir Lenin, leader of the Russian Revolution, and others who have reached the top, have been awed by the imposing Alpine panorama.
Approximate value: €58 EUR per person


One Hour Cruise on Lake Lucerne
Board your private motorboat for an enchanting and relaxing one-hour cruise on glassy Lake Lucerne, also known as the Vierwaldstattersee (Lake of the Four Forest Cantons). Marvel at the spectacular mountain scenery and admire fjords, bays, and rolling meadows.
Approximate value: €31 EUR per person


Swiss Folklore Party and Dinner
Contrary to belief, not all Swiss can yodel or blow the alphorn, but those you will meet at your after-dinner folklore party are real experts. They entertain you with merry melodies on the accordion and traditional dances, while you sample cheese fondue and a drink of your choice.
Approximate value: €72 EUR per person