The Alps Out Loud: Switzerland & Lake Como By Design 2023
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Tour Itinerary
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Day 1
ARRIVE IN ZURICHWelcome to Zurich! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Meals: Dinner -
Day 2
ZURICH–EXCURSION TO RHINE FALLSZURICH Orientation walk of the Old Town includes sights of the Fraumünsterkirche.RHINE FALLS Take pictures of the waterfalls. (B)
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 3
ZURICH–BERNE–CHILLON CASTLE–LAKE GENEVABERNE Guided walking tour includes the Old Town, a stop at Bear Park and a panoramic view of the city from Rose Garden. CHILLON Guided visit of the castle and wine tasting. (B)
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 4
LAKE GENEVALAKE GENEVA YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:
GAZE: Glacier Sights & Gastronomical Delights
Take a gondola ride to the pinnacle of glacial terrain at Glacier 3000 high above Lake Geneva lunch included!
TASTE: Swiss Chocolate & Cheese, Please!
The only thing more inspiring than Switzerland's stunning scenery is its food! A sweet adventure awaits you at the Maison Cailler chocolaterie (chocolate shop). Explore the story of Swiss chocolate through a series of interactive, multi-sensory experiences, and uncover a few secrets along the way! Continue on to the picturesque town of Gruyères for a lunch of Swiss delicacies. Stroll through its pedestrian center with Medieval cobblestones and fountains. A real charmer!
SIP: Mountains Soar & Wines Pour
Visit the lovely Lavaux region, one of Switzerland's most beautiful regions - carved by the Rhone Glacier and the masterful masonry of 12th-century Cistercian monks who built kilometers of stone walls and terraces that are still cherished and tended by the winegrowers today. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to bountiful vineyards where renowned wines are nurtured by sunlight reflected by the waters of Lake Geneva and the warmth of the stone walls by night. Hop on a Swiss train to experience mountains and the magic of Switzerland's second-largest wine-growing canton and take a stroll around the timeless vineyards!
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Meals: Breakfast Lunch -
Day 5
LAKE GENEVA–AOSTA–LAKE COMOAOSTA Free time.COMO Orientation walk. (B)
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 6
LAKE COMOLAKE COMO YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:
STROLL: Amo Milano
Depart from Como for the captivating cosmopolitan city of Milan. Follow your Local Guide for a walking tour and admire the magnificent Galleria and Piazza Duomo. Plus, enjoy free time to shop in Italy's capital of fashion.
FLOAT: Villas, Villages & Vistas
Embark on a one-hour boat cruise around Como's dazzling lake. Marvel at matchless views of the Italian Alps as you float past forested hills, charming lakeside villages, peaceful bays, exotic gardens, and the elegant villas. After the cruise, walk to the railway funicular station in Piazza De Gasperi. Operating since 1894, the train climbs quickly to Brunate, "the Balcony of the Alps" inviting you to take in views in every direction.
(B)
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 7
LAKE COMOLAKE COMO YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:
STROLL: Oohs, Aahs & Swiss Geez!
Explore the center of Lugano with your Local Guide and take in views of its lovely lake. Enjoy free time before departing for Bellinzona. Hidden in a narrow valley at the entrance to three gorgeous Alpine passes, Bellinzona serves as a gateway to Italy from the north and the Alps from the south. Ascend by elevator to the vineyard-clad Castelgrande. Explore the castle grounds, stroll along the ramparts, and engulf yourself in amazing panoramas before enjoying a traditional lunch at a local grotto restaurant.
FEAST: Pasta Perfetto in a Como Cucina!
Welcome to a professional kitchen in one of the best locations on Lake Como. Master the art of making authentic Italian pasta when you prepare lunch with the chef, and learn how to perfectly combine traditional ingredients with a unique touch of innovation and creativity. Create a two-course menu of local specialties to enjoy with friends and family.
COMO Farewell dinner at your hotel. (B,L,D)
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner -
Day 8
LAKE COMOYour vacation ends with breakfast in the morning. (The nearest airport is Milan.) (B)
Meals: Breakfast
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The world is waiting to be rediscovered! And Globus helps you reunite with your favorite destinations through our ongoing commitment to travel with the ease and confidence travelers have come to expect on tour with us. No matter where you travel, our global network of travel experts has you ready to reconnect.
And along the way, we’re step-for step with you to remove the worries and hassles that might make aspiring globetrotters hesitate when taking that first step in discovering dream destinations once again. With exceptional health and safety protocols and on-trip contingency plans for unexpected surprises, Globus travelers see more of the world with more peace of mind.
A SAFE & WARM WELCOMEGlobus will conduct tour check-in procedures and pre-trip health screenings to offer guests a safe start and peace of mind throughout the journey. This includes proof of vaccination for all guests.
BLENDING CULTURAL PROXIMITY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCEThere may be times on tour or on the motorcoach when social distancing is required. We will take care in assuring any local guidelines are followed in a safe and comfortable way for our guests. For any cases where masks are required due to local guidelines, we ask that guests bring their own approved N95 (FFP2) masks for their own comfort and safety. Our wireless listening technology enables safe distances between our guests and other travelers during excursions.
FOCUS ON GUEST AND TEAM MEMBER HEALTHTo ensure a healthy environment for each of our guests and our team, our Tour Directors, Local Hosts, and motorcoach drivers are fully vaccinated, and Globus is also requiring that all travelers are fully vaccinated before joining the trips. Additionally, regular guest checks are conducted, and, when required by local guidelines, masks will be worn by our guests and by our team when accompanying guests. In all other cases, masks are optional for guests.
TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDSTraveling with Globus removes many of the “touch points” of travel, including luggage handling, check in/out, expedited entry into attractions and more. Globus are further reducing risk with hands-free service, meaning all self-services replaced by staff, including buffet meals replaced with table service. Globus will also ensure hand sanitizing is available throughout each trip, on coach and in hotels.
COMMITMENT TO CLEANAs a part of Globus' commitment to clean, Globus is requiring enhanced cleaning procedures with hotel partners, on motorcoaches, vehicles and throughout every trip, including additional daily disinfecting procedures that go above-and-beyond already strict health and safety procedures.
PARTNERS IN DISCOVERY AND IN HEALTHGlobus has strict health and safety protocols, which have been in place for years, focused on ensuring all aspects of operation- from vehicles and equipment used on trip to excursions and hotel procedures. This process will continue with new, elevated health and safety checks, to maintain their promise that each touch-point on tours and cruises are considered in their commitment to guest and team member well-being.
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Max Bill-Platz 19
Zurich , Switzerland
Chemin du Genévrier 20
Saint-Legier-La Chiesaz, , Switzerland
Piazza Cavour 1
Como , Italy
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