Jewels Of the Alps (2D/1N) From Zurich
What your day looks like
Enjoy the Bernese Oberland in two days! The crowning highlight of your journey will be the visit of the world-known Jungfraujoch Top of Europe!
The experience, in brief
- 2 day excursion to Bernese Oberland
- 1st day guided tour to Interlaken resp. Grindelwald
- Afternoon at leisure for optional activities (no guide)
- Overnight at a centrally located 3* hotel in Interlaken or Grindelwald (incl. breakfast)
- 2nd day guided excursion to Jungfraujoch, Top of Europe from Interlaken
- State of the art gondola “Eiger Express” for Grindelwald Terminal, Eiger
- Glacier and cogwheel train for Eiger Glacier, Jungfraujoch and Jungfraujoch
Your day, step by step
Interlaken
Sightseeing. Option 1: Interlaken Uniquely located between two lakes (Lake Thun and Lake Brienz), Interlaken is known as the region's shopping paradise – the choices on offer are diverse, from regional products to precious jewellery and watches
Grindelwald
Sightseeing. Option 2: Grindelwald Grindelwald, nestled in an impressive alpine landscape is a paradise for all nature lovers! Experience in the afternoon a cable car ride to the sunny terrace of ‘Mt. First’ and enjoy the 40-meter long Cliff Walk by Tissot or hike one of the well-prepared trails and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding mountains including the world famous triple peaks Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
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In the evening, various restaurants in Interlaken (resp. Grindelwald) await you for dinner. With cuisine that ranges from trendy to authentic local food, folk music as well as ski lodges and bars that turn night into day, there is a broad variety of activities waiting to be discovered.
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Overnight in hotel.
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Trains at Jungfraujoch. After enjoying the buffet breakfast at your hotel, meet our tour guide for the excursion to the Jungfraujoch - TOP OF EUROPE, listed by UNESCO as "World Heritage of the Swiss Alps". Your luggage will be stored in the bus before you board the cogwheel train for a spectacular ride via Kleine Scheidegg to Jungfraujoch. Stunning views of the mountain panorama accompany you on your way and the imposing Eiger North Face seems to be within one’s grasp. At the top of Jungfraujoch, immerse yourself in the fascinating high alpine wonderland of ice, snow and rock.
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Sightseeing at Sphinx Observatory. Experience the adventure tour “Alpine Sensation" and visit the Sphinx Observation Terrace and Plateau with most breath-taking panoramic views of snow-capped peaks, neighbouring countries and Europe’s longest glacier, the Aletsch Glacier. Don’t forget to stroll through the tunnels of the Ice Palace located in the heart of the glacier – a once in a lifetime experience you don’t want to miss.
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Descent in the afternoon, passing by car-free holiday destination Wengen to Lauterbrunnen, where the coach awaits you for the return journey.
What to know before booking
Included
Guided tour to the Bernese Oberland in English, Spanish and Chinese Transportation in a comfortable coach with AC Eiger Express cable car A cogwheel train ride to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe Alpine Sensation, Sphinx Observation Terrace, Plateau, and Ice Palace (weather permitting)
Not Included
Meals not mentioned Beverages Optional activities Personal expenses Drop-off or pick-up service to and from hotel in Interlaken / Grindelwald
Meeting & Pickup
Zurich Sihlquai Bus Station near Zurich's main train station (Zurich HB). Address: Zurich Sihlquai Bus Station, Limmatstrasse 2, 8005 Zurich We kindly ask you to check in at the counter labeled with “Best of Switzerland Tours” at least 15 minutes before departure.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business