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Resort facts
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- Lucerne - Lugano - Zermatt
- visit two of Switzerland's most beautiful lakes and the iconic village of Zermatt, all in one tour
- Lucerne is a vibrant city rich in culture and picture postcard views, set right on the lake
- Lugano has an Italian feel with alfresco dining in the main piazza and fascinating architecture
- explore the extensive mountain paths of Zermatt or meander round the exclusive boutiques before a spot of lunch
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So what's it like?
Visit two of Switzerland's most beautiful lakes as well as one of Switzerland's most iconic villages - Zermatt - all in one tour. The Panoramic Triangle Tour starts in the cosmopolitan city of Lucerne on the lake. Don't miss the iconic Chapel Bridge and the cobbled, historic old town as well as the wide range of museums and the KKL concert hall. After 3 or 4 nights take the spectacular William Tell boat and rail journey down to Lugano for a taste of 'Ticino' (the Italian canton of Switzerland). Here you can enjoy an iced coffee by the lake, relax in one of the alfresco restaurants in the square or take a swim in the balmy waters. Round off your trip with a stay in Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn. Explore the extensive mountain paths or treat yourself to some souvenirs in the exclusive boutiques.
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Tour itinerary
Day 1: Travel to Lucerne
Day 7 or 8: Travel to Zermatt
Fly to Zurich. Rail transfer to Lucerne (approx 1 hr). Check into the Hotel de la Paix for 3 or 4 nights.
Lucerne: A city rich in culture, take a tour to the old town, visit the world famous Chapel Bridge or take a ride on either the oldest or the steepest cog railway in Europe up to the top of Mount Rigi or Pilatus respectively.
Day 4 or 5: William Tell Express to Lugano
Join the William Tell Express Paddle Steamer at Lucerne. Whilst on board listen to the commentary, which highlights landmarks associated with the Swiss hero and enjoy lunch as you cruise across to the far side of Lake Lucerne (approx 3hrs). At Flüelen the 1st Class panoramic William Tell Express Train will take you to the sun drenched hills of the Ticino region and Lugano, across spiralling bridges that climb and descend their way through the mountains (approx 2hrs 30 mins). Check into Hotel Continental Park for 3 or 4 nights.
Lugano: Enjoy the mild and sunny climate of Ticino where you will find palm trees and tropical gardens around the beautiful Lake Lugano. Away from the lake the Piazza della Riforma, Lugano's main square, is full of tempting cafés and restaurant1s.
From Lugano rail transfer along the dramatic Centovalli line through northern Italy then back into Switzerland to Zermatt (approx 5 hrs 20 mins). Check into Hotel Alpen Royal for 3 or 4 nights.
Zermatt: Overlooked by the Matterhorn, Zermatt is full of shops, cafés, restaurants and flower filled window boxes. Take the highest open air rack railway in Europe to the Gornergrat, for a fantastic view of Monte Rosa.
Day 11 or 12: Rail transfer to Zurich airport for your return flight (approx 3.5 hrs).
Please note: There is no rep on arrival at the airport but you will receive a pre-departure call from your rep to answer any questions. A full itinerary will be sent with your tickets and a rep will be on-hand in the resorts of Lucerne & Zermatt (not Lugano or on train journeys). It is necessary to change trains on some of the rail transfers between resorts.What's included
- Departures Sat or Wed
- 10 or 11 night tour
- Return flights from the UK to Zurich
- Room with bath or shower in 3.5C hotels
- Half Board
- 1st class rail transfers within Switzerland (some change of trains required)
- 1st Class William Tell Express Paddle Steamer cruise on Lake Lucerne with lunch
- Swiss half-price travel card
- Services of a rep in Lucerne and Zermatt (no rep on trains or in Lugano)
Hotel facilities
10 night tour
11 night tour
3 nights in Lucerne - Hotel de la Paix
4 nights in Lugano - Hotel Continental Park
3 nights in Zermatt - Hotel Alpen Royal
4 nights in Lucerne - Hotel de la Paix
3 nights in Lugano - Hotel Continental Park
4 nights in Zermatt - Hotel Alpen RoyalIn brief
Lucerne - Lugano - Zermatt
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