(2005- code: TOT)

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夏季

 

Tale of two Beauties (Summer)

8 days

This tour is designed for Summer touring only.

事业繁忙的朋友,时间有限,或游览欧洲著名景点多次,希望寻找一个短小精悍,散散心的行程,劝君莫忧,时机到啦!

这个行程顾虑到以上的问题,不单避免旧地重游,精心编排让您遨游百看不厌的瑞士以及其 5大名湖,另加法国精点。这 1周行线,让人喜出望外。

瑞法江山谁多娇」,冬季线,畅游法国金色葡萄岸,参观香槟盛产区首都,国际美食大展中心「雷姆斯」城。也让你有机会一睹法国军事家,拿破仑与佐瑟嫔,1804年住宿「枫丹白露」宫之外貌。

瑞士,誉为花园国度,常年游客不息。此线包含了琉森,苏黎世,日内瓦等各大湖泊南北之旅。高档的「拉维温泉村」,一泡天然暖水,更加上,你梦寐以求,一瞻丰采「采尔玛特之金字塔雪山」玛特汉峰,名符其实的『全』瑞士逍遥一圈。

 

以下行程安排,属于夏天内容。

 

 成 人 價 Adult

團 體 費 兒 童 child triple

單 人  付 加  single supplement

Departure and Rates for YEAR 2012

 688 欧元 euro$

 649 欧元 euro$

 239 欧元 euro$

全程包括:8 早餐及其 5 个正餐「午或晚餐,中西兼顾」

2012 Tour Departures

24     March 三月
07 21   April 四月
05 19 26 May 五月
09 23 30 June 六月
07 21   July 七月
04 18   August 八月
01 15 22 September 九月
13     October 十月
17     November 十一月
01 22   December 十二月

 


Day 1 London / Dover / Calais / Reims

                                                 Meet at Euston Rail Station by 7:30 a.m. An early morning departure by British Coach for Dover where our P/O ferry will bring us across the English channel to France. We arrive at the capital or Champagne country - Reims, in time for dinner.

(Western Dinner)


Day 2  Reims /  Rhine falls / Zurich / Sisikon
 
Rhinefalls - Rheinfall                                                  
We depart after breakfast for the diving line between Germany and Switzerland. The line is non other than the mighty River Rhine. Here it divides Switzerland from Germany. In Schaffhausen, the canton in the north, we enjoy the spectacular sight of Rhine falls. If time permits, we make a short stop in the city of Zurich for a glimpse of the famous Bahnhofstrasse, the city’s main shopping zone and ideal for pedestrians. This Bahnhof street is one of the most beautiful shopping area. This evening we check in at our hotel by Lake Lucerne in the canton of lake of the four forests canton.


( Continental Breakfast / Western Dinner)


Day 3  Interlaken / Jungfrau / Lauterbrunnen / Staubbach Waterfall / Berne

 

Another page of Switzerland is opened before your eyes as we leave after breakfast for  Switzerland's beautiful Bernese Oberland. Interlaken is a delightful destination for memorable holidays and conventions. The town is located between the lakes of Thun and Brienz, you will agree that it is indeed a delight to spend some hours simply wandering on its main streets, lined with exclusive shops and stores amidst enchanting natural settings. For those who wish to enjoy the tallest mountain range in Europe, we drop you off at the foot of Jungfrau, where you can take an optional tour to ascend the massive white rock - Jungfrau. A breadth stopping train ride from Lauterbrunnen to Wegen and Kleine Scheidegg station. The spectacular scenery unfolds before your eyes as if it were a scroll of perfect water colour painting. At the top of the Europe, enjoy the facilities that is available such as: Husky Dog sledges; Snow walk; Ice cave; Carvings of ice sculptures, movie room; souvenirs stalls, photo saloon and 3 restaurants and bar/cafe. After which we assemble again to continue with a breadth-taking scenic drive through the Wassen; Gadmen Rosentaul route for Lauterbrunnen valley. Probably one of the most beautiful of the glacial valleys in the European Alps with scenic attractions include the 4000 meter snow-capped peaks and imposing waterfalls. Located 796 m above sea level - the lively centre at the entrance to the valley, with its famous landmark, the sparkling Staubbach Waterfall. 


In the afternoon, we are in the capital of the country Berne. It is a UNESCO World heritage, walking with your tour manager from the rail station through arcades of shops and stores, we see a compact mediaeval cityscape, with its unique 12 C Golden clock tower, the Renaissance fountains and largely preserved sandstone facades, to which the romantic Swiss capital owes its charm. Cross the River Aare, we come to the Bear pit, for the glimpse of those cute cuddly animals, the bear is Berne heraldic symbol and therefore, do not forget a memorial snap shot, as a proof that you were here.
(Optional rail to Jungfrau needs to be pre-booked. Please inform your agent if you wish to book otherwise, there may be no seats at the last minute.)

(Continental Breakfast / Western Dinner)

 

 
Day 4  Lucerne / Angels Valley and Pasture / Mount Titlis / Visp

 

A short drive to the picturesque township that has represented Switzerland in countless colanders and post cards, we are here in Lucerne. it is an essential stop for all travellers to Switzerland, simply for its uniqueness. Enjoy the scenes around the lake with graceful swans; the ever green mountains, occasionally snow-capped and the changing vegetation around. wander through the cobble stone streets in the old town, spot the ornate fountains in every corners or together with your tour manager, visit the monuments such as the Wounded Lion, memory of the heroic death of the Swiss mercenaries at the Tuileries in 1792; The Kapellbruck - Chapel Bridge constructed first half of the 14th century as a part of the city's fortifications, the Jesuit Church, built in 1666/67, the first and finest baroque churches in the country and finally the old wall with its medieval watch towers. There are also the Richard Wagner House , Picasso Museum if you care to rush to, rather than shopping for the Swiss cotton materials, watches or folklore souvenirs. For those who wish to conquer yet another Swiss massive mountain range, here is your chance to do so. We bring you through the village of Stans and up to the forest of the pines and ever-green. It is here about 1000 meter where we have to stop for there is no road further ahead. You are in Engelberg, also fondly known as the "Angle's mountain". Here at the end of the road, is the "Angle's pasture" where in the height of summer, wild flowers grow in abundant, transforming it into a explosion display of colours and plants of all shapes. Roam around the township of Engelberg to browse around the stall selling all that is Swiss. Why not pay for the ticket over the counter and you can soon be transported by three stages of cable car all the way up to the top of the world at 10'000 feet above the water level of lake Lucerne. It is also here you could experience the world's first revolving cable car, a massive jumbo size that could carry over 80 skiers or visitors alike. Once on top of the summit at 3020 meter, there will be the Ice Palace; the Panorama balcony; the Ski and Sledge slopes; and of course the restaurants and the cinema showing you the colours of Engelberg at different seasons. Back to Engelberg once again, we continue to Visp, at the foot of yet another range of mountains. 

(Continental Breakfast / Western Dinner)

 

Day 5  Zermatt / Matterhorn resort / Les Bains de Lavey Spa & hot-spring / Visp

South-bound this morning towards the country road where every turn is a picture post card. Few alpines resorts in Switzerland, among them Zermatt, is one of the "Green" resorts.

 Only electric vehicles and taxis are allowed. Access to Zermatt from Täsch cog-wheel station. The up market shops and restaurants is indeed made for the rich and famous. We could stroll to the end of the road for the spectacular view of “Pyramid?shaped snow capped mountain that you have long to see ?The Matterhorn. Continue to the hot sulphur springs of Lavey on the Rhone River  Discovered quite by chance by a fisherman in 1831, it is now the up market Spa and beauty centre of the country. Surrounded by impressive mountain ranges. Several swimming and spa pools, steam rooms, whirlpools and rest rooms are at your disposal with just a 3 hour ticket paid at the door. In addition you'll find fun pools and a 70-m long slide for children, as well as a 25-m Olympic pool for those with athletic ambition. All pools have a temperature of 28-42°C and contain thermal water from local springs. Later, guests can enjoy culinary delights in various bars and restaurants. The coffee bar at the entrance of the bath is the perfect place to enjoy afternoon cafe and croissant. Feel hungry? Stop for a snack at the self-service restaurant. Visit the new grill-pizzeria and enjoy the lovely terrace. In the later afternoon, we return to Visp where dinner is served.

(Continental Breakfast / Western Dinner)
 

Day 6           Lausanne / Chillon Castle / Vevey / n / Patek Philippe horology experience /

                    Geneva orientation

Our first stop this morning, is the medieval castle of Chillon. Personified by Lord Byron at the age of 24, with his lengthy and poetic recital of this stone structure on the cliff. Coming face to face with this building, one could see why was he such a poor romantic soul. In Vevey city, we say hello to Charlie Chaplin, in his garden by the main entrance to Switzerland’s popular Nestle ’s Food museum. Passing by Lausanne city, finally we come face to face with the symbol of the lake and the city, the jet d'eau near the English Garden of Geneva. The cosmopolitan ambiance is reflected in the area where U.N. congress and offices are located. synonymous with Switzerland apart from the mountains, lakes and banking, undoubtedly the main revenue of the country is of the Watch making. We come to a building erected in the early 20th century, to witness the creativity of the Patek Philippe. Her museum exhibits important collections of horology and enamelling of Genevese, Swiss and European origin, dating from the 16th to the 20th century. A large collection of ancient antique watches and clocks that are simply scintillating and dazzle with gems and diamonds, indeed a feast to your eyes. There is a library dedicated to horology and its related subjects that are essentially composed of watches, musical automata and portrait miniatures painted on enamel as well as the Geneva based firm’s prestigious creations since its foundation in 1839.  

(Continental Breakfast)

 
 

Day 7  Geneva / Nemours

 Goodbye Switzerland, as we head northwards today. Arrival Nemours for overnight.

(Continental Breakfast )
 

 

Day 8   Fontainebleau  / Paris Sud / Calais / Dover / London Euston

A brief stop for pictures at Fontainebleau castle. It was also the favourite “home" to Napoleon. After our photo stop, continue to Calais for ferry to Dover. Arrival London Euston this evening where tour terminates.
 
(Continental Breakfast )
 

Note: Break away from tour on Day 8 and to stay in Paris is permitted, but do inform the booking agent well before you come on the tour. We could also make reservation for your hotel in Paris or your National Coach ticket, back to London.

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