SWITZERLAND: lake constance 6 days
Zurich - Lake constance - zurich

itinerarY, prices & Inclusions

Day 1: Zurich – Rhine Falls - Lake Constance
Welcome to Switzerland, known for its snow-capped Alps, lush green meadows and fresh water lakes, the prosperous country of Switzerland is blessed with a distinct character and dynamism. Upon arrival in Zurich, please clear your immigration, customs and head to the baggage claim area. Collect your baggage and come out of the airport. Meet your Driver in waiting area and transfer to Rhine falls the largest waterfall in Europe. The falls are located on the High Rhine on the border between the cantons of Schaffhausen and Zurich. Later we drive to Lake Constance (Approx 1 Hour) for hotel check in. Evening if free to explore leisure time around Lake Constance. Transfer to Hotel and enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel in around Lake Constance.

Meals: NA 

Day 2: Lake Constance
After enjoying breakfast, we proceed to 11th-century Konstanz Konstanz town and Harbor. Later click the gorgeous photos at Mainau, the Flower Island, is a burst of colors off the shore of Lake Constance. The island is home to a million flowers and plants across a mind-boggling number of species. The look of the island changes with the seasons but is consistently mesmerizing, and the air above the island is always thick with the heady aroma of flowers. Mainau Castle, built in the 1700s, provides a fitting backdrop to this incredibly beautiful garden island. Mainau also has a butterfly garden and playgrounds, making it a perfect family destination. Later Travel to the Stone Age – Visit the Stilthouse Museum. It is now possible to travel back in time to the Stone and Bronze ages, thanks to the Stilthouse Museum (Pfahlbau Museum Unteruhldingen). This unique museum showcases reconstructed stilt houses belonging to the natives of this region between approximately 4300 BC and 800 BC. The museum offers wealth of information on the lives of the original inhabitants and their lifestyles. Later visit Salem Monastery, a magnificent blend of Gothic and Baroque styles, is the most significant cultural landmark in the Lake Constance region. The massive and richly ornate complex leaves no doubt about the extent of wealth and power enjoyed by the former Cistercian abbey in the 1100s. Admire stunning landscapes of Allgäu and mesmerized by sprawling over a large part of Bavarian Swabia and spilling over to Austria. No trip to Lake Constance is complete without a boat ride. Boat trips on Lake Constance not only provide the opportunity to get up close to the lake but also open up an entirely different perspective of the surrounding towns that cannot be imagined from land. Nothing spells romance more effectively than watching the fierce red sun dip into the calm waters, and all from a boat in the middle of the lake. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel in around Lake Constance.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Switzerland - Mt. Santis – Chance to see 6 countries at a sight
After enjoying breakfast, we check out from Lake Constance hotel and begin the adventurous journey to Mt. Santis. The 2,502-meter (8,209-foot) Säntis Mountain, on the Switzerland side of Lake Constance, towers over its surroundings. The Säntis Cableway takes visitors all the way up to the peak of Säntis Mountain. Those 10 minutes are usually the highlight of everyone’s holiday, as rarely in life do travelers get the chance to see six countries spread out below their feet! From the terrace and observation deck at the peak, visitors can continue being mesmerized by the views of Switzerland, Germany, Italy, France, Lichtenstein and Austria in all of their glory. Later drive to Interlaken and enjoy a comfortable overnight stay in Switzerland.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Gruyeres Chocolate factory – Chillion Castle
After enjoying breakfast, we proceed to Gruyere. Savor Switzerland's best-known specialties on this full-day tour of Gruyères. Discover how the finest Swiss chocolates are made, the fresh mountain water and air and the town's unique atmosphere enhance your journey. Travel through the Swiss countryside to reach the traditional village of Gruyères. Upon arrival, your tour starts in a famous chocolate factory, Maison Cailler. Smell the rare aroma and try mouth-watering samples of this internationally recognized Swiss delicacy. Discover the secrets behind the chocolate-making process and learn more about the most important ingredient—the cocoa bean. After Lunch we visit Chillon Castle an island castle located on Lake Geneva, south of Veytaux in the canton of Vaud. It is situated at the eastern end of the lake, on the narrow shore between Montreux and Villeneuve, which gives access to the Alpine valley of the Rhone. Later drive back to Interlaken and enjoy a comfortable overnight stay in Switzerland.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Mt. Rigi
After enjoying breakfast, we check out from hotel and proceed to Gadmen to experience Trift Bridge the most spectacular pedestrian suspension bridges in the Alps. At 100m high and 170m long, it is poised above the region of the Trift Glacier, with spectacular views guaranteed for those with a head for heights. Further driving the Susten Pass is indeed an incredible experience. The 45 km-long pass road built from 1938–1945, connects Innertkirchen in the canton of Bern with Wassen in the canton of Uri. A 300-metre long tunnel crosses the pass at 2,224 metres. Later we visit Mt. Rigi – Queen of the Mountains. Mount Rigi's majestic peninsula on Lake Lucerne is the perfect setting for an authentic Swiss mountain experience with unforgettable views of over 13 lakes and the spectacular snow-capped Swiss Alps. Mt. Rigi can be accessed via Europe's first ever cogwheel train (est. 1871) and is renowned for its numerous cogwheel railway route. Two substantial rack railways serve Mt Rigi, the Arth Rigi Bahn and the Vitznau Rigi Bahn. The Arth Rigi Bahn runs from the SBB Arth Goldau station, while the Vitznau Rigi Bahn operates from Viznau, a small town on the Lake of Luzern. Later drive to Weggis and enjoy a comfortable overnight stay in Switzerland.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 6: Zurich Airport Flight in the Morning/Afternoon
After breakfast we bid adieu to Switzerland as we receive a transfer to the Zurich airport in time to board your flight back home. 
Flight in the Late Evening
For the ultimate hidden experience, pass the lido and keep walking towards the end of Hertensteinstrasse and you will find a perfect spot to relax and swim. There are even toilets, benches and if the water level is high, it is actually very easy to get into the water. Later transfer to Zurich Airport. With an enriching experience of a lifetime we leave with new friends and happy memories of one of the most beautiful continents on Earth.

Meals: Breakfast

Departure dates: Daily
Single room supplement is extra. Please contact us for Single room supplement.

Optional Tours:
Rhine Fallsa boat tour $73 Per Person

INCLUSIONS

• 2 nights in Lake Constance in a 4-star hotel

• 2 nights in Swtizerland in a 4-star hotel

• Minivan from Day 1 (Zurich Airport) – Day 6 (Zurich Airport)

• Professional Local Driver

• Zurich Rhine Falls (No boat ride)

• Konstanz town and Harbor

• Photostop at Mainau, the Flower Island

• Visit Mainau Castle

• Visit Stilthouse Museum

• Visit Salem Monastery

• Visit Allgäu

• Entrance to Mt. Stanis

• Chocolate Factory in Gruyere

• Entrance to Chillion Castle

• Visit Trift Bridge

• Drive Susten pass

• Visit Mt. Rigi

• Daily breakfast at Hotel
  
  EXCLUSIONS

• Any airfare

• Any meals other than those mentioned above

• Any drinks during included meals

• Any personal expenses

• Any tips

• Any porterage at hotels.

• Anything else not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.