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Aug 14, 2012

THE HEIGHTS OF SWITZERLAND

Switzerland a land of paradise on Earth is a dream destination in Europe. Globally famous for its refreshing natural beauty, breathtakingly beautiful snow-capped mountains, gorgeous landscapes, magnificent historical monuments and enticing cities with magnetic attractions, Switzerland in Europe is visited by thousands and thousands of tourists from the entire corner of the globe. Switzerland spectacular Alps, lovely lakes, nature trails, ancient cities with historical monuments, churches and towers, scenic countryside, green meadows with blossoming flowers, rich culture influenced by France, Italy and Germany and more of all the welcoming people with diverse culture showcases the unity in diversity, have truly helped in the boom of Switzerland, which in turn have really boost in the visit of tourists, to Switzerland, Mecca of Tourists.

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Full Itinerary

Day 1: Tuesday August 14, 2012: Tel Aviv – Zurich

Welcome to Zurich, Switzerland's financial center. After arrival at the airport we will
See the charm and beauty of this beautiful lakeside city during our orientation tour.
Overnight at Hotel Renaissance Tower or similar. www.marriot.com

Day 2 Wednesday August 15, 2012: Tel Aviv – Zurich

Today we will visit Walensee Lake which is one of the largest lakes in Switzerland and we will enjoy a boat ride to Quinten and to Sargans. We will admire snow capped mountains and sparkling lakes. Continue to Bad Ragaz which owes its popularity to its thermal springs which have therapeutic properties for treating rheumatism and respiratory disorders. The old town covers a small area and has a parish church built in the 18th century. Inside are baroque wall printings. We will continue to Liechtenstein where will stop at the capital Vaduz. A scenic drive along Lake Zurich will bring us back to our hotel. Overnight at Hotel Renaissance Tower or similar.www.marriot.com

Day 3: Thursday, August 16, 2012: Interlaken – Trummelbach Falls - Bern

Travel to Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland, where we will see the mighty Jungfrau (subject to weather conditions). Interlaken is one of the oldest and most popular tourist resorts in Switzerland. We will visit Trummelbach Falls – one of the more unique waterfalls experiences. What makes this waterfall stand out is that its nestled deep in a slot canyon carved out by the powerful waterfall itself. We will also visit Berne, the federal capital of Switzerland. Overnight at Hotel Renaissance Tower or similar www.marriot.com

Day 4: Friday, August 17 2012: Rhine Falls – Basel

We will travel to Northern Switzerland to see the beautiful Rhine Falls – Europe's largest
waterfall. Capture stunning photographs of the natural beauty of the area.
Before returning back to our hotel we will visit Basel which has a beautiful medieval town
center, a carnival that ranks with those of Venice and Rio de janerio and several world class
art museums. The city is rich with architecture old and new. We will see the Cathedral and
Town Hall. After the tour we will go back to our hotel and prepare for Shabbat.
Overnight at Hotel Renaissance Tower or similar.www.marriot.com

Day 5: Shabbat, August 18, 2012: Zurich

After breakfast and Shabbat services we'll take a walking tour . Overnight at Hotel Renaissance Tower or similar www.marriot.com

Day 6: Sunday, August 19, 2012: Lucerne – Mount Titlis

After breakfast we will travel over Albis pass along the shores of the lake of four cantons
before arriving in the quaint town of Lucerne. We will see the Lion monument, the Chapel
bridge admire the town hall and the new concert and congress hall. Our next stop is Mount
Titlis, at 10.000 feet is central Switzerland loftiest peak exuding a snow and ice spectacular
that is visually stunning. We will ride the revolving rotair, an aerial cable car that delivers
amazing 360 degree panoramic views of the snow covered valleys, glaciers, lakes, forests
and mountains in Switzerland. Overnight at Hotel Renaissance Tower or similar www.marriot.com

Day 7: Monday, August 20, 2012: Grimsel pass - Rhone Pass – Schollenen Gorge

Out trip takes us from meiringen through the rugged and spectacular scenery around the Grimsel pass, dominated by dams, power plant facilities and granite rock to the Alpine junction of Gletsch. Then travel on the mountain route through the romantic Rotten/Rhone River Gorge Geltsch-Oberwald. We return to the hotel via Gotthard Massif and Schollenen Gorge. Overnight at Hotel Renaissance Tower or similar.www.marriot.com

Day 8: Tuesday, August 21, 2012: Zurich – Tel Aviv

After breakfast we'll bid farewell to Zurich and to its amazing views, and we'll make our way
to the airport for our flights home.

Tour Code
Tour Code ESWI
Tour Start Date August 14, 2012
Tour End Date August 21, 2012
Price Land Only $3,680
Price with flights from Tel Aviv $4,230
Single Supplement $1,040
Pre/Post Hotel Night
$190 twin share ;$370 per single

Important:

  • There may be changes to the schedule depending on local conditions. We will make every effort to visit every location mentioned.

PRICE INCLUDES

  • 4-Star Hotels
  • Comfortable air-conditioned touring coach for travelling
  • Breakfast and dinner daily and supplies for making sandwiches for lunch
  • Professional experienced Israeli guide
  • Entrance to all sites mentioned in the tour plan

PRICE EXCLUDES

  • International Flights
  • International Airport and security taxes
  • Travel and baggage Insurance
  • Evening entertainment that are not included in the tour plan
  • Personal expenses
  • Miscellaneous expenses such as departure fees, visas, security surcharges etc
  • Tips for local service providers: $160
  • Changes in air fares due to increases in fuel airport tax and security tax surcharges
  • Tip for our tour guide (Recommended: $3 per person per day)

Deposit, Cancellation Fees & Policy:
A $500 USD Deposit per person must be received at the time of booking in order to confirm your reservation. Payment in full is due 90 days before departure. A minimum number of participants are required to operate tour dates. If a minimum number has not been reached prior to tour departure and the tour is cancelled you will receive a FULL refund.

  • 90 days before departure bookings are refundable less a $100 administration fee
  • 60-90 days prior to departure: $500 + $100 per passenger
  • 30-60 days prior to departure: $1,000 + $100 per passenger
  • Less than 30 working days prior to departure: 100% of total - no refund
  • We strongly recommend purchasing Travel Insurance.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance encompassing both cancellation and medical insurance is very important and we can not stress that enough. We strongly recommend that our clients are adequately insured when travelling. It is crucial to purchase the travel insurance within 14 days from the 1st payment that you make for this trip (flights/cruise/tour etc). Your payment is made directly to the insurance company.

We highly recommend the 'cancel for any reason' upgrade option.

Our preferred policies are Travel Safe (USA & Canadian residents), Travel Select (USA residents) and Global Trip Protection Elite (All other Nationalities).

For an obligation free quote and further details email Yonah insurance@eddiestravel.com