Alpine Discovery

Day 1 - Arrive Zürich, Lucerne

Fly into Zürich Airport by midday then enjoy an orientation tour of Zürich. Wander through the shop-lined streets of this retail hotspot. Explore the famous shopping strip of Bahnhofstrasse and discover the high-end brands that feature in what is one of the world’s most expensive shopping streets. Admire the Gothic beauty of the Grossmünster Church, which is said to be built on the graves of the city’s patron saints, Felix and Regula. Your local guide will then take you to the picturesque boulevard of Limmatquai. This famous street follows the Limmat River from the historic Old Town, past modern fashion boutiques and numerous mouthwatering cafes, chocolatiers and gourmet restaurants before arriving on the shores of Lake Zürich. Afterwards, travel through the undulating countryside to Lucerne.

Accommodation: Two Nights, Lucerne, Hotel Monopol

Meals: Dinner

Day 2 - Lucerne

With its breathtaking Swiss Alps backdrop, this city is a delight to explore. On a guided tour, see the Lion of Lucerne, a monument that commemorates events of the French Revolution, and wander along the Chapel Bridge, with its octagonal Water Tower.

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Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 - Lucerne, Zermatt

Embark on a scenic journey via Interlaken to Zermatt, set in the gaze of the world’s most photogenic mountain, the Matterhorn. This pretty, eco-friendly resort town is a car-free zone. Enjoy a relaxed evening breathing in the alpine air as you wander the streets.

Accommodation: Two Nights: Zermatt, Hotel Sonne

Meals: Breakfast Dinner

Day 4 - Zermatt

After breakfast, set out on a morning tour of the town, during which you will find it hard to tear your gaze from the spectacular Matterhorn. As part of your exploration, you’ll discover the charming Hinterdorf (Old Village), home to around 30 traditional chalet-style barns and shops constructed between the 16th and 18th centuries. Enjoy time at leisure this afternoon to explore this gorgeous city even further.

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Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 - Zermatt, Andermatt, Glacier Express, St Moritz

Travel to Andermatt and enjoy your Insider Experience. On arrival in St Moritz, check in to your hotel before dinner this evening

Accommodation: St Moritz, Crystal Hotel

Meals: Breakfast Dinner

Day 6 - St Moritz, Kitzbuhel, Salzburg

This morning set out on a journey into Austria, travelling via the small alpine town Kitzbühel on the way to Salzburg, birthplace of the famed composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Soak in the city’s atmosphere with an afternoon at leisure, perhaps visiting Mirabell Gardens, where scenes for ‘The Sound of Music’ were filmed back in the 1960s.

Accommodation: Two Nights: Salzburg, Hotel Imlauer and Brau

Meals: Breakfast

Day 7 - Salzburg

Enjoy a tour of the city and the Old Town, where melodies drift from bustling coffee houses. This evening indulge in a special dinner with your fellow travellers.

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Meals: Breakfast Dinner

Day 8 - Budapest

After breakfast, you’ll transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

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Meals: Breakfast