Day 1: Arrival in Zurich
- Arrival Point: Pickup from Zurich Airport (ZRH).
- Welcome to Zurich, Switzerland’s financial and cultural hub! Meet your guide at the airport or railway station for a transfer to your hotel.
- Relax and explore Zurich at leisure. Information about the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers will be available at the hotel reception.
- Overnight Stay: Zurich
Day 2: Zurich Sightseeing and Lake Zurich Tour
- Begin with a guided tour of Zurich, covering:
- Bahnhofstrasse, one of the world’s most exclusive shopping streets.
- Old Town (Altstadt) with its charming cobblestone streets.
- GrossmĂ¼nster Church, a Romanesque-style Protestant church.
- FraumĂ¼nster Church, famous for its Chagall stained glass windows.
- Lindenhof Hill, offering panoramic views of the city.
- Enjoy a Lake Zurich boat tour, which includes stops at scenic villages.
- Disembark at Rapperswil, a medieval town known for:
- Rapperswil Castle, overlooking the lake.
- Rose Garden, home to over 15,000 rose bushes.
- Return to Zurich by train to experience Switzerland’s efficient railway system.
- Overnight Stay: Zurich
Day 3: Zurich – Grindelwald – Lucerne – Zurich
- Start with a scenic drive to Grindelwald, a picturesque Alpine village.
- Take a cable car ride to the mountain summit.
- Walk along the Cliff Walk, a suspended bridge offering breathtaking views of glaciers and mountain peaks.
- Enjoy a lunch amidst the stunning Alpine scenery (included).
- Continue to Lucerne, one of Switzerland’s most beautiful cities. Explore:
- Chapel Bridge (KapellbrĂ¼cke), a 14th-century wooden bridge.
- Lion Monument (Löwendenkmal), a tribute to Swiss Guards.
- Lake Lucerne, surrounded by majestic peaks.
- Return to Zurich in the evening, with free time to explore.
- Optional: Full-day tour to Mount Titlis, including a rotating cable car ride and views of glaciers.
- Overnight Stay: Zurich
Day 4: Zurich – Strasbourg – Paris
- Depart for France, entering the Alsace region. Stop at Strasbourg, a city blending German and French influences. Visit:
- Strasbourg Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame), famous for its astronomical clock.
- La Petite France, a charming neighborhood with half-timbered houses.
- European Parliament Building (external viewing).
- Continue to Paris, arriving in the evening.
- Overnight Stay: Paris
Day 5: Paris – Versailles – Montmartre
- Begin the day with a visit to the Palace of Versailles (entry not included):
- Explore the stunning Gardens of Versailles.
- Return to Paris and head to Montmartre, the bohemian district known for:
- SacrĂ©-CÅ“ur Basilica, offering panoramic views of Paris.
- Place du Tertre, where artists display their work.
- Take a cable car ride to Montmartre.
- Enjoy a guided city tour of Paris, covering:
- Arc de Triomphe
- Champs-Élysées
- Notre-Dame Cathedral (external view, as restoration work may limit access).
- Place de la Concorde
- Luxembourg Gardens
- Optional: Attend a Parisian cabaret show.
- Overnight Stay: Paris
Day 6: Paris Highlights – Seine River Cruise
- Visit the Eiffel Tower, with entry to the second floor for stunning city views.
- Take a Seine River cruise, passing iconic landmarks such as:
- Louvre Museum
- MusĂ©e d’Orsay
- Pont Alexandre III
- Take a Seine River cruise, passing iconic landmarks such as:
- Afternoon free for personal exploration. Suggested activities:
- Visit the Louvre Museum or MusĂ©e d’Orsay.
- Stroll through Jardin des Tuileries.
- Shop at Galeries Lafayette or Le Marais.
- Overnight Stay: Paris
Day 7: Departure from Paris
- After breakfast, transfer to Charles de Gaulle Airport for your onward journey.
- Bid farewell to Paris with memories of its charm and grandeur.
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