Day 1 Lucerne - Lungern - Brienzersee - Olten (172 km)
Day 2 Olten - Jungfraujoch - Zurich (239 km)
Day 3 Zurich - Paris (487 km)
Day 4 Paris - Dijon - Lyon (436 km)
Day 5 Lyon - Arles - Fontaine-de-Vaucluse - Avignon - Aix-en-Provence (394 km)
Day 6 Aix-en-Provence - Avignon (Valensole) - Gorges du Verdon - Valence (569 km)
Day 7 Valence - Annecy - Geneva - Olten (462 km)
Day 8 Olten - Lucerne (54 km)
Day 1:
Lucerne - Lungern - Brienzersee - Olten (172 km)
Breakfast: Excluded|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Depart from Lucerne to the picturesque village of Lungern and the pristine Lake Brienz (Brienzersee). Overnight in Olten or surrounding area.
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Lucerne, SWITZERLAND
This Swiss city on gorgeous Lake Lucerne is popular with tourists due to its amazing views of the lake, Mount Pilatus, and Mount Rigi of the Swiss Alps. Some of the buildings in Lucerne date back hundreds of years.
Lake Lucerne
This large, spindly lake in Switzerland is one of the top vacation spots for locals and tourists alike, and the shores are lined with many resorts and hotels. People come from far and wide for its uniqueness and beauty.
Chapel Bridge
This covered bridge that crosses the Reuss River in Lucerne is one of Switzerland's main tourist attractions. The interior of the bridge contains several paintings which were completed in the 17th century.
Lion Monument
The Lion of Lucerne is an amazing sculpture carved directly into a cliffside in one of Switzerland's most gorgeous cities. It was done to commemorate the deaths of Swiss soldiers who were brutally massacred during the bloody French Revolution.
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Lungern, SWITZERLAND
A small town located in the central part of the country, near Lake Lucerne. The town is surrounded by stunning scenery, with the Alps in the background, making it a popular destination for tourists.
Lungern Village
Lungern is a picturesque village in central Switzerland, situated on the shores of Lake Lungern and surrounded by mountains. It attracts visitors with its peaceful atmosphere, traditional wooden houses, and beautiful lake and mountain scenery.
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Brienz, SWITZERLAND
Brienz is a charming lakeside town in the Bernese Oberland, located at the eastern end of Lake Brienz. It is known for its woodcarving tradition, steam railway, and its position as a gateway to the Jungfrau region.
Lake Brienz
Lake Brienz is a long, narrow lake in the Bernese Oberland of Switzerland, famous for its distinctive turquoise color. It is surrounded by steep mountains and forests, with lake cruises and shoreline villages like Brienz and Interlaken being major attractions.
Day 2:
Olten - Jungfraujoch - Zurich (239 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Travel to Interlaken. Optional excursion to Jungfraujoch, the 'Top of Europe', with a mountain railway ride (optional). Continue to Zurich for overnight stay.
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Jungfraujoch, SWITZERLAND
A high-altitude attraction in the Swiss Alps, known for Europe's highest railway station and stunning glacier views.
Jungfraujoch (2nd Class)
Jungfraujoch is the site of Europe's highest railway station, located in a col of the Jungfrau mountain. After arriving via the Jungfrau Railway, visitors can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Alpine glaciers and snowfields, and visit attractions like the Ice Palace.
Admission (Optional): Adult $271 / €230; price from 190euro to 230euro, subject to change
Day 3:
Zurich - Paris (487 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Sightseeing in Zurich: visit Grossmünster (Zurich Cathedral), Fraumünster (Church of Our Lady), Lake Zurich, and Bahnhofstrasse. Then return by coach to Paris. End of tour.
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Zurich, SWITZERLAND
Sitting on the northwestern tip of Lake Zurich, this city is the largest in Switzerland. The Bahnhofstrasse ("Station Street") is an important landmark as one of the world's most expensive shopping areas.
Grossmunster
This Romanesque style Protestant church was originally a Carolingian church that was converted after the Reformation extended to Zurich. Allegedly, the church was commissioned by Charlemagne. Construction started around 1100 and wrapped up in 1220.
Admission (Optional): Adult $4
Fraumunster
This church in Zurich was built on the site of a former abbey for aristocratic women, which was founded in 853. The choir contains five windows designed by Marc Chagall in 1970.
Lake Zurich Cruise
This boat trip starts downstream along the Rhine, passing WWII bunkers and houses on the German-Swiss border, revealing a layered history. Then, it turns upstream toward the thunderous Rhine Falls, where the boat navigates swirling currents, offering a thrilling close encounter with the cascading waters.
Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $24 / €20; Child $24 / €20; Transportation to the embarkation point+Boat ride+Guide, MIN Group Required:20 persons
Bahnhofstrasse
Bahnhofstrasse, meaning "Station Street" in English, is the main downtown street in Zurich. It is home to some of the city's best shops, like Bvlgari, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Prada, and many more.
Day 4:
Paris - Dijon - Lyon (436 km)
Depart Paris for Dijon. Visit Notre Dame de Dijon and the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy. Continue to Lyon, France's third-largest city and gastronomic capital. See Place Bellecour, the old town, Saint-Jean Cathedral, and the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. Overnight in Lyon or surrounding area.
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Dijon, FRANCE
The earliest archaeological finds within the city limits of Dijon date to the Neolithic period. Dijon later became a Roman settlement named Divio, located on the road from Lyon to Paris. The province was home to the Dukes of Burgundy from the early 11th until the late 15th centuries and Dijon was a place of tremendous wealth and power, one of the great European centres of art, learning and science.
Notre Dame de Dijon
This Roman Catholic cathedral is a masterpiece of 13th century Gothic architecture. It contains a famous statue of the Black Madonna, as well as two symbols of the city: the owl and the jacquemart.
Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy
This magnificent assembly of French palaces was established in the 14th century in the Gothic architectural style. After years and years of additions, the estate reached its current size in 1737.
Admission (Optional): Adult $8 / €6; Child $5 / €4
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Lyon, FRANCE
This city in eastern France, which traces its history back to the year 43 BC, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its important historic and architectural landmarks. It is trisected by the rivers Rhone and Saone.
Place Bellecour
La Place Bellecour is one of the largest open squares in Europe and city center in Lyon, France. Recognized as an UNESCO World Heritage Site, the equestrian statue of King Louis XIV is among the most recognizable features of the plaza.
Saint-Jean Cathedral
Saint-Jean Cathedral is a landmark in Lyon's historic Vieux Lyon district, blending Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles dating back to the 12th century. Its notable features include beautiful stained glass windows and a 14th-century astronomical clock.
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourviere
A minor basilica in Lyon. It was built with private funds between 1872 and 1884 in a dominant position overlooking the city. The site it occupies was once the Roman forum of Trajan.
Day 5:
Lyon - Arles - Fontaine-de-Vaucluse - Avignon - Aix-en-Provence (394 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Travel to Arles, famous for its Roman ruins and association with Vincent van Gogh. Visit the picturesque Fontaine-de-Vaucluse (Spring Town). Continue to Avignon to visit the Lavender Museum. Overnight in Aix-en-Provence or surrounding area.
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Luberon, FRANCE
This small region in the south of France is tucked within a few convergent mountain ranges. It is a lovely area, famous for its numerous vineyards. There are many small hilltop villages that provide visitors with exquisite views.
Lavender Museum
The Luberon region of France is famous for its lush, purple lavender fields. Within the museum, visitors will find a theater, exhibition hall, and gift shop.
Admission (Optional): Adult $10 / €8
Day 6:
Aix-en-Provence - Avignon (Valensole) - Gorges du Verdon - Valence (569 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Visit Avignon to see the Pont d'Avignon (Bridge of Avignon) and the Palais des Papes (Papal Palace) (optional). During lavender season, the visit may be replaced with Valensole lavender fields. Continue to the stunning Gorges du Verdon and Lac de Sainte-Croix. Overnight in Valence or surrounding area.
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Avignon, FRANCE
One of the few French cities to have preserved its ramparts.The historic centre, which includes the Palais des Papes, the cathedral, and the Pont d'Avignon, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. The medieval monuments and the annual Festival d'Avignon have helped to make the town a major centre for tourism.
Pont Saint-Benezet
Originally built in the 12th century CE, only a portion of this bridge remains, which once allowed for crossing over the Rhone River. The remaining arches are now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Palais des Papes
These exquisite medieval Gothic palaces in Avignon get their name because they were at one point lodgins for various popes throughout the history of the Catholic church.
Palais des Papes + Pont d'Avignon Combo Ticket
This combo ticket provides access to two UNESCO World Heritage sites in Avignon: the imposing Palais des Papes (Popes' Palace) and the historic Pont Saint-Bénézet (Pont d'Avignon), offering a deep dive into the city's medieval history.
Admission (Optional): Adult $18 / €14.50
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Valensole, FRANCE
This small commune in southern France is bound by the Asse Rvier to the north and the Durance to the west.
Valensole Lavender Fields
Valensole Lavender Fields is Provence's iconic purple seas (Jun-Jul). At 600m altitude, endless blooms meet golden wheat under Mediterranean sun. A photographer's dream and Provence's soul.
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Gorges du Verdon, FRANCE
The Gorges du Verdon is one of Europe's deepest canyons, famed for its steep limestone cliffs and the emerald-green Verdon River. It is a prime destination for hiking, rock climbing, canoeing, and enjoying spectacular natural scenery.
Lac de Sainte-Croix
Lac de Sainte-Croix is a large man-made lake at the entrance to the Gorges du Verdon, known for its distinctive turquoise-green water. Its shores are ideal for relaxation, and the lake offers activities like boating, pedal boating, and paddleboarding.
Day 7:
Valence - Annecy - Geneva - Olten (462 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Travel to the beautiful Alpine town of Annecy, known as the 'Venice of the Alps'. Continue to Geneva, Switzerland. Visit Lake Geneva, the United Nations Office at Geneva (Palais des Nations), and the Flower Clock. Overnight in Olten or surrounding city.
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Geneva, SWITZERLAND
Geneva is the second largest city in Switzerland and a global center that houses the United Nations and many international organizations. Visitors enjoy museums, theatres, and cultural sites including Muse d'Art et d'Histoire, as well as archeological sites, historic buildings, dining, shopping, and much more.
Lake Geneva
This lake on the north side of the Alps is named for the Swiss city that rests on its shores. It offers unparalleled views of the mountain range in the distance, not to mention locales for skiing.
United Nations Office at Geneva (Palais des Nations)
The Palais des Nations in Geneva houses the European headquarters of the United Nations, set within the beautiful Ariana Park. Visitors can join guided tours to see its impressive assembly halls, learn about international diplomacy, and view its collection of artworks.
Flower Clock
Made in 1955 as a testament to the history of Geneva's renowned watchmakers, this flower clock has a diameter of five meters. The decorative flowers are changed to match the season of the year.
Day 8:
Olten - Lucerne (54 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Visit Lucerne, a popular Swiss resort town. See the Chapel Bridge, Lake Lucerne, and the Lion Monument.
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Lucerne, SWITZERLAND
This Swiss city on gorgeous Lake Lucerne is popular with tourists due to its amazing views of the lake, Mount Pilatus, and Mount Rigi of the Swiss Alps. Some of the buildings in Lucerne date back hundreds of years.
Lake Lucerne
This large, spindly lake in Switzerland is one of the top vacation spots for locals and tourists alike, and the shores are lined with many resorts and hotels. People come from far and wide for its uniqueness and beauty.
Chapel Bridge
This covered bridge that crosses the Reuss River in Lucerne is one of Switzerland's main tourist attractions. The interior of the bridge contains several paintings which were completed in the 17th century.
Lion Monument
The Lion of Lucerne is an amazing sculpture carved directly into a cliffside in one of Switzerland's most gorgeous cities. It was done to commemorate the deaths of Swiss soldiers who were brutally massacred during the bloody French Revolution.
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