Singles Only Travel & Tours

10 DAYS ~ SWITZERLAND ~ FRANCE ~ ITALY ~ LIECHTENSTEIN

DAY 1 – FRI – DEPART CANADA. Board your overnight flight.

DAY 2 – SAT – GENEVA AT LEISURE. Welcome to Switzerland - a land of contrasting scenery, people, language and religion, offering an extraordinary kaleidoscope of interests and wonders! On arrival at Geneva Airport, your airport shuttle service leaves for the tour hotel at 10:30, 12:30 & 15:30. As night falls, join your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Drink.
Hotel: Cornavin. (D)

DAY 3 – SUN – LAKE GENEVA EXCURSION. Your morning orientation tour of Geneva shows you the Jet D’Eau, Floral Clock and Reformation Monument. Then follow the shores of Lake Geneva to visit Chillon Castle, which sits on a rocky islet on the lake, immortalised by Byron’s ‘Prisoner of Chillon’. Before returning to your hotel, embark on a highlight cruise on the serene waters of Lake Geneva, the ‘king of Europe's lakes’. Ever since Jean-Jacques Rousseau stayed on these shores in the 18C it has been a refuge of the Romantics and an attraction for travellers worldwide. (BB)

DAY 4 – MON – GENEVA – ZERMATT. Today’s route takes you into France (remember your passport) for a scenic drive through the picturesque Arve Valley to Chamonix, at the foot of Western Europe’s highest peak, Mont-Blanc. Take the excursion by cable-car to the summit of the Aiguille du Midi, where the panoramic views of the French, Swiss and Italian Alps are spectacular! Return to Switzerland by the Forclaz Pass Road, one of the great international routes of the Alps. Descend to Martigny in the southern Swiss canton of Valais, and follow the Rhone valley, whose high summer temperatures support vines and other fruits. The final stage of the journey is by mini-bus and electric taxi to the traffic-free mountain resort of Zermatt. Tonight, enjoy a Highlight Dinner of Swiss cuisine.
Hotel: Alpen Resort. (BB,HD)

DAY 5 – TUE – ZERMATT AT LEISURE. Zermatt in summertime is a Shangri-la of leisure-time possibilities: try swimming or hiking or spend a whole day relaxing in the clean mountain air. Perhaps take an optional ride on Europe’s highest cable car to the snow-capped roof of the world for a magnificent panorama of the highest peaks in Switzerland, Italy and France? (BB)

DAY 6 – WED – ZERMATT – LUGANO. Descend to Tasch and re-join the coach. Drive through Brig and ascend the Simplon Pass, taking in magnificent views over the Alps from the 2,000-metre summit. Cut through northern Italy, stopping on the gentle shores of Lake Maggiore. Back in Switzerland, drive on to Lugano, one of the most popular resorts in Switzerland with a high proportion of sunny days and a spectacular setting among towering mountains beside the clear lake. Browse beneath the arcades of the Via Nassa and stroll beneath the trees in the glorious Municipal Park and along the lakeside promenade.
Hotel: De la Paix. (BB,D)

DAY 7 – THU – LUGANO – ST MORITZ. Bid farewell to this elegant lakeside resort and head north, passing by the three castles at Bellinzona en route to the Grisons region. See the evocative Misox Castle, and travel via San Bernardino and the town of Tiefencastel. Head east to the ancient Roman Julier Pass and the chic resort of St Moritz, set in the Engadine Valley with the majestic Grisons Alps towering above.
Hotel: Monopol. (BB,D)

DAY 8 – FRI – ST MORITZ – ZURICH. Start the day with a scenic train ride along part of the route of the Glacier Express, across the Grisons Mountains and through unforgettable scenes of ice-capped mountains, stone-built villages and lush meadows. At Chur, re-board your coach and drive along the valley of the Upper Rhine to the Principality of Liechtenstein to spend a while in the tiny capital, Vaduz. Then cross back into Switzerland where a beautiful drive takes you alongside the dramatic Walensee and Lake Zurich to the commercial heart of the country, Zurich.
Hotel: Moevenpick Airport. (BB)

DAY 9 – SAT – LUCERNE EXCURSION. Today’s excursion is to the beautiful 14th century city of Lucerne with its covered wooden bridges, painted gables, medieval walls and watch towers, Lion monument and baroque church. Stroll along the lakeside promenades or shop for fine watches, cuckoo clocks or delicious chocolate. (BB,D)

DAY 10 – SUN – RETURN TO CANADA. Departure transfers arrive at Zurich Airport at 08:30 & 12:30. (BB)