Day 1:
(Thu.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2:
Arrival in Zurich, Switzerland. (Fri.) The day is free to rest or to start exploring Zurich’s attractive historical center and lakeside promenade. At 6 p.m. meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

Day 3:
Zurich. (Sat.) This morning your orientation tour features a walk through the Old Town, the Fraumünster Church, and the Opera House. Afternoon at leisure; you may wish to join an exciting optional excursion to the spectacular Rhine Falls combined with dinner. (BB)

Day 4:
Zurich–Lucerne–Interlaken Area. (Sun.) The highlight this morning is a visit to picture-book Lucerne, originally built around the point where the Reuss River flows out of the lake. Orientation features a walk through the historical center to see the LION MONUMENT, and across the CHAPEL BRIDGE to the Jesuit Church. In the afternoon enjoy a scenic drive across Brünig Pass to the city of Interlaken. Take pictures of the Jungfrau Massif, with its group of three famous peaks: the Jungfrau, the Mönch, and the Eiger. Next, continue to your hotel in Grindelwald, the "Glacier Village," for your three-night stay. (BB,D)

Day 5:
At Leisure in Interlaken Area. (Mon.) A whole day to relax and enjoy the atmosphere of this picturesque area at the foot of the Eiger. Your Tour Director will have suggestions how to spend your day. Why not join a half-day optional excursion to the charming, traffic-free resort of Mürren and to spectacular Trümmelbach Falls? (BB)

Day 6:
Interlaken Area. Jungfrau Excursion. (Tue.) An unforgettable trip to the high Alpine wonderland of eternal ice and snow is the true highlight of a visit to Switzerland. At an amazing 11,333 feet, the Jungfraujoch is Europe’s highest railway station. Jungfrau’s (13,642 ft.) summit was first ascended in 1811, and in 1912 the rack-railway was opened. The roundtrip to the “Top of Europe” by MOUNTAIN TRAIN will take the larger part of the day. (BB)

Day 7:
Interlaken Area–Berne–Gruyères–Zermatt. (Wed.) Today glitters with Swiss charm. Stop in the capital, Berne, and meet your Local Guide for a sightseeing tour of the Old Town and a stop at the famous BEAR PIT. Then enjoy a special lunch at a WORKING FARM to get an insight into Swiss country life. In the afternoon, stop in the town of Gruyères before reaching the banks of Lake Geneva. Follow the Rhône River to Täsch, and board a MOUNTAIN TRAIN to climb the last few miles to Zermatt, a picturesque village of rustic chalets nestled beneath the famous Matterhorn. (BB,L,D)

Day 8:
Zermatt. (Thu.) Morning at leisure to ride the train up Gornergrat for a closer view of the Matterhorn. During your orientation, learn about mountain climbers who have attempted the Matterhorn, and visit the MATTERHORN MUSEUM. (BB)

Day 9:
At Leisure in Zermatt. (Fri.) Explore the many little shops or join exciting optional excursions: a cable car ride up the Klein Matterhorn, or a special dinner to try out local specialties. (BB)

Day 10:
Zermatt–Chur–Zurich. (Sat.) This morning board the first-class panoramic coach of the world-renowned GLACIER EXPRESS TRAIN. Journey through the Valais, a region known for its great mountain resorts and excellent wines, into the heart of the Alps. Admire thundering waterfalls, impressive peaks, glacial ice fields, and tiny villages. In Chur your coach will be waiting to bring you back to Zurich. On the way, admire vistas of the Rhine River, Lake Walen, and Lake Zurich. Tonight a farewell dinner with the friends made during your exciting Swiss vacation. (BB,L,D)

Day 11:
(Sun.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (BB)

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Price Details US Single room supplement: $229, 251 (0606-0627) Triple room reduction per person: $63 Extra nights per person in Zurich: Start of vacation: in single room $193, in twin room $117, in triple room $112 Start of vacation: June 1-30: in single room $378, in twin room $295, in triple room $290 End of vacation: in single room $145, in twin room $95, in triple room $80

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Standard Offers and Specials provided by Globus

Discount for young travelers

Share the pleasure of a Globus vacation with your children and grandchildren and take advantage of a 10-percent discount on the land-only price. For eligibility, children must be under 18 years of age on the departure date and must be accompanied by an adult. On escorted vacations we don’t accept children under eight years old because we have found that they are too young to enjoy these vacations.

Pay less for your second vacation

We charge you vacation price for your first vacation in 2008, but for every additional Globus vacation you take in the same year, you pay US$35 under list. Our vacations are designed and scheduled so you can combine them almost any way you want. It’s fun to play the add-a-vacation game yourself or talk to your travel agent.

Triple room reduction

On most Globus vacations you receive a reduction when three people travel together and share the same accommodations. Triple room reductions, when available, are listed on the itinerary pages. A word of caution: Triple rooms usually are no larger than twin rooms and the third bed, if there is one, is often a rollaway put in a twin-bedded room.

Avoid the single room supplement

We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!

Do you have a large party of friends or family that wants to travel?

Right now when you book between 5 and 7 people before December 31, 2008, each passenger will save $75.* For example, book 5 passengers and receive a $375 discount, 6 passengers equals a $450 discount and 7 passengers will receive a $525 discount. With an offer like this, the world’s greatest destinations are now closer than ever!

*Book a 2009 Globus vacation for five, six or seven travelers to receive the $75 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between Jun 4 and Dec 31, 2008 for travel through December 31, 2009. Individuals must be traveling together from the same origination point to receive the discount. Not valid with any other offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.