TOUR Itinerary
Arrive at Zurich International airport and transfer to Montreux by train
Montreux, situated along Lake Geneva’s shores, captivates with its picturesque landscapes, temperate weather, and dynamic cultural ambiance. Renowned for the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival, it boasts a harmonious blend of historic allure, scenic lakeside paths, and majestic mountain backdrops, making it an irresistible destination for travellers seeking beauty and culture.
In the afternoon, enjoy a tour of the Chillon Castle. Located right on the shores of Lake Geneva it is one of Switzerland’s most magnificent and historic locations. You can explore the Castle’s courtyards and its underground area where Gothic-style vaults and numerous legends await you. Pay a visit to the Castle’s chapel where you will discover 14th-century painting that has survived since the time of Reformation.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Montreux.
After breakfast at the hotel procced to Montreux train station and take a train to Les Diablerets. From here, you can catch a bus to cable car station at Col du Pillon. Grab the aerial cableway that takes you to Glacier 3000.
Glacier 3000 is a premier mountain destination in the Swiss Alps, located at an elevation of 3,000 meters (9,842 feet) above sea level. The key attraction at Glacier 3000 is the Peak Walk by Tissot, the world’s first suspension bridge linking two mountain peaks. offering spectacular 360-degree panoramas. Accessible by cable car, it offers a range of exhilarating activities and breath-taking views. Visit the highest toboggan runs in the world.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Montreux.
This day is free for your leisure. You can opt to explore and seek any of the following Places:
LAUSANNE: It is a picturesque city of Switzerland situated on the northern shores of lake Geneva. Main attractions of Lausanne are the cathedral, Olympic museum which showcases the history of Olympic games, Collection de l’Art Brut which has collections of Self- taught artists outside the main stream art world.
GENEVA: Situated at southern west tip of Switzerland, Geneva is known for its Stunning Landscapes. Few key attractions of Geneva are Jet d’Eau, a Famous Fountain , old town which is known for its historic sightseeing, Patek Philippe Museum offers art and history of watchmaking and St. Pierre Cathedral which is known for its Romanesque architecture with panoramic views from its towers.
ZERMATT: This town is located at the foot of Matterhorn in Switzerland and is a renowned Swiss mountain village known for its world famous Skiing and charming Alpine scenery. Famous Attractions of Zermatt are Gornergrat Railway which is a cogwheel train that has beautiful view of the Matterhorn and reaches the Gornergrat peak, Zermatt Village which is popular for boutique shops, cosy restaurants and traditional wooden chalets & Matterhorn Glacier Paradise which is the highest cable car in Europe and has an ice palace on the top.
CHEESE TRAIN TOUR: This tour begins with the ride on Golden train from Montreux to Château-d’Oex. It is a seasonal tour that runs from February to October. The full day tour includes the tour to cheese factory, Cheese tasting and Cheese fondue meal. In the afternoon you also visit to Musée du Pays-d’Enhaut to experience local crafts and art of paper cutting.
CHOCOLATE TRAIN TOUR: This tour begings with a train ride from Montreux to Montbovon. The first stop is Gruyères where you indulge in secrets of productions of world famous cheese. Later, visit Cailler chocolate factory in Broc for chocolate tastings. This tour is also seasonal and the chocolate train is operation from May to September every year.
After breakfast, we check out from the hotel and transfer to Montreux train station to reach to Zurich Airport. Upon arrival at the airport, we bid adieu as you catch your flight back to India.
Arrive home with pleasant memories of your Switzerland tour organized by State Express Global Voyages, which we are sure you will treasure for a lifetime.
