(2005- code: TOT)

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冬季

Tale of two Beauties (Winter)

8 days

This tour is designed for Winter touring only.

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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。

新线「瑞法江山谁多娇」,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『』瑞士逍遥一圈。

 

以下行程安排,属于冬天内容。

 
 

 成 人 價 Adult

團 體 費 兒 童 child triple

單 人  付 加  single supplement

 668 欧元 euro$

 624 欧元 euro$

 390 欧元 euro$

 

2010 Tour Departure dates

2010 年 出 發 日 期

4 Dec; 23 Dec 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 /  Rhinefalls / 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 is cuts out the other country ?Switzerland. 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 Lucerne / Berne excursions

First stop is to the enchanting township of Lucerne. An essential stop for all travellers to Switzerland, due to its unique setting. 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 Kapellbruecke - 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.

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 12C 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’s heraldic symbol and therefore, do not forget a memorial snap shot, as a proof that you were here. 

(Continental Breakfast / Western Dinner)

 

Day 4  A day of Skiing lessons & fun in the snow mountains

After breakfast, you are ready, hopefully armed to the teeth, for the unique experience you have long anticipated. In the quintessential country that is synonymous with Snow and Ski in winter months,                      Switzerland embraces the Alps, one of the most spectacular mountain ranges in the world, that straddles from the East to the West. Our specially selected mountain starts from the foot, at the township of Andermatt. With over 34 car stations and 166 kilometres of ski pistes, it is indeed one of the most popular resorts. We have chosen the Natschen and Gutsch snow fields, for both intended purposes, the latter being a slopes for ski enthusiasts, where the lower part of it in Natschen is for travellers who comes just for the fun of it all, or to dress up as skiers and pose for pictures, most of all, who would prefer less hectic activities. Our specially engaged instructor is at hand for the morning to offer his undivided attention and share his skiing knowledge. Our coach stops firstly at the villages ski store, where to those who might have forgotten any of the essentials. Here one could hire everything related to ski for a day. (see our technical itinerary for detail). There is almost everything conceivable, available here; from ski sun-glasses; ski-boots; ski-jacket; gloves; ski-poles; long or short skis; ski-board; ski-sledge; to ski-helmet and more. Dotting all the stations by the cable cars and chair lifts are the comforting warm cafes; restaurants; shops and souvenirs stores, where you could escape for a moment of two between your fun and sporting pursuits. The day is yours for a full day of fun on the slopes with one day pass (pay as you arrive); Return to the hotel for a good warm shower and hearty dinner.

                     Note: Day 4 activity, all equipment and cable car or chair lift day pass to pay locally.

(Continental Breakfast / Western Dinner)


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

Few alpine 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 settle down in the township of 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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