8 DAYS WINTRY SWITZERLAND – FROM CITY TO MOUNTAIN

Upon arrival in Geneva, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel.

Geneva Carouge Guided City Tour
Meet your guide and embark on a guided city tour of Geneva and Carouge.

The city of Carouge was designed by Italian architects, has retained its Latin charm to this day. It used to be a separate town (alternatively French and Sardinian) until 1816, now a city district of Geneva. You will be under a spell as you walk along the streets and see the Mediterranean-style houses, a number of gardens and the small artists’ workshops.

The old town, the heart of Geneva with the shopping and business quarter, holds sway over the left-hand shore. It is dominated by St. Peter’s Cathedral, however the actual centre of the old town is the Place du Bourg-de-Four, which is the oldest square in the city.

French Annecy Guided City Tour
After breakfast, transfer to Annecy, known as “Venice and Rome of the Alps”. With its lake and canals that run through the old town as well as the rich history since the Middle Age, it is a city full of wonders to explore. Enjoy a guided visit of the city and see the old town, the old prisons and the castle of Annecy.

Alternative Option A: Geneva International Culture Experience
Culturally, this city on the westernmost fringe of Switzerland has much to offer. International artists perform in the Grand Théâtre and Geneva Opera House, an extremely diverse range of museums such as the “Musee International de I’horlogerie”, a watch museum with a collection of jewellery watches and musical clocks, and the International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent.

Alternative Option B: Personalise your own watch in Geneva (Additional Cost)
In the afternoon, experience the Swiss made and the Swiss quality by making your own personalized watch! Choose the pieces and build your own piece of art during this watch-creation workshop and get to bring your watch home. This will be the most unique souvenir your will get from Switzerland. For young children, the class can be adapted to building their own clock instead. Contact us for more details.

Lausanne Guided City Tour
Meet your private guide in the morning for a walking tour of Lausanne. Lausanne is known as the Olympic capital, with the International Olympic Committee based here since 1914, and is also home to the inspiration Olympic Museum. It’s a dynamic commericial city with a picturesque setting on three hills overlooking Lake Geneva, and its attractive old town dominated by the impressive Gothic Notre-Dame Cathedral. After exploring the narrow alleyways lined with cafes and boutiques, head down to waterfront Ouchy with its restaurants.

The Flavours of Swiss Chocolate
Afterwards, transfer to Vevey and enjoy a chocolate making workshop. Learn about the history of Cocoa and chocolate then listen to the expert and make your own chocolate creation.

Your final stop is at Whitepod, a unique upscale eco-luxury hotel and overlooks the alps and the valley below. Check-in and walk to your pod.

Glacier 3000 Adventure
Today, embark on an adventure at the Glacier 3000. It is known for the ‘Peak Walk by Tissot’ suspension bridge – the first and only suspension bridge to connect two mountain peaks. Take a walk on the suspension bridge and after lunch (at your own costs), meet your guide for a snowshoe glacier walk.

You may wish to extend your stay at the Whitepod to enjoy other winter activities!
- Dogsledding
- Skiing
- Hiking with Huskies
- Paragliding (dependent on weather conditions)
- Forest Escape Game

Walk with St Bernard Dogs
After breakfast, check-out and transfer to visit the St Bernard Dogs – the icon for Switzerland. Learn more about the dogs and spend some private time with them.

Private Transfer to Zermatt
Next, take a private transfer to Zermatt. On arrival at Tasch, you will disembark from your vehicle then transfer via private taxi to Zermatt railway station. The hotel shuttle will then pick you up to the hotel. This car-free village is dominated by the world famous icon, one of Switzerland’s highest peaks – the Matterhorn.

Ski Day
Have a full day to ski today. Meet your private ski instructor and have fun on the slopes. Zermatt is a winter fairy tale and one of the most famous ski region in the world. The pistes are carefully groomed for every ski skills level.

Beginner classes for children are available.

Optional: Helicopter Scenic Flight Over Matterhorn (20min) (Additional Cost)
Discover the earth from the skies. Take a 20 min helicopter scenic flight and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Swiss, French and Italian Alps as well as the iconic Matterhorn.
Note: Flight is dependent on weather conditions.

World’s Slowest Express Train
Check out this morning and transfer to the train station. Board the ‘world’s slowest express train’ - Glacier Express from Zermatt to Andermatt – a scenic train journey through the Swiss Alps. Featuring panoramic windows that extends to the roof of the train, travellers are guaranteed unobstructed views of the spectacular landscape.

Transfer to Zurich
Take some time to explore the town of Andermatt on your own before your private transfer to Zurich.

Transfer to the airport for your flight back.