France – Paris, the capital of France is one of the most beautiful cities on planet earth. It is the city that is known throughout the world for its fashions, art and museums, delicious food, and joie de vivre. Thousands of tourists come to this city to see in person its charming streets, avenues and squares, many others to visit its museums, but one of the main reasons to come to Paris is to fall in love.

Switzerland - With snow-capped Alps, forested hills, fairytale castles, Renaissance cathedrals, shimmering lakes, stylish spas and luxury ski resorts – it’s easy to see why Switzerland has been one of the world’s top tourist destinations for the past two centuries.

Day wise itinerary

Day 01: Mumbai – Zurich – Lucerne (Lifestyle Holidays recommends Lucerne city tour)

Arrive in Zurich. After completing the airport formalities, proceed to the train station to board your train to Lucerne. Arrive Lucerne, check in to Hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax.

Lucerne is one of Switzerland’s finest cities nestled amid its snow-capped Alps, surrounded by its lake, and embellished by the clear mountain waters of the River Reuss. Lifestyle Holidays recommends you to explore the city on your own, visit the Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument, Swiss transport museum, old city squares or take a boat trip on Lake Lucerne.

Stay overnight at Hotel in Lucerne.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 02: Lucerne - Excursion to Mt. Pilatus

After breakfast, proceed to the excursion of Mt.Pilatus. Begin your journey from Kriens with a ride on the panoramic gondola and aerial cable way to Mt. Pilatus with an unforgettable view over the surrounding mountains and lakes. Spend the day doing all kinds of sports activities like hiking, climbing, roller sledging, biking and sledging.

Stay overnight at hotel in Lucerne

Meals: Breakfast

Day 03: Lucerne – Interlaken (Lifestyle Holidays recommends Dinner Cruise on Lake Brienz)

After breakfast, proceed to the train station to board your train to Interlaken. On arrival, check in to hotel. The day is free at leisure to explore the city.

Interlaken, the gateway to the Top of Europe is known for its remarkable location between the two beautiful lakes of Thun and Brienz.Rest of the day is at leisure to explore Interlaken’s Hoheweg- an inviting 700-meter long boulevard with hotels, cosy cafes, fashion boutiques, watch and jewellery stores. As dusk draws near, admire the mountains by taking an optional dinner cruise on Lake Brienz.Stay overnight at Hotel in Interlaken.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 04: Interlaken – Full day Excursion to Mt. Jungfraujoch

After breakfast, proceed to a full day excursion of Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe at 11,333 ft. Board the cogwheel train from Interlaken OST station for an unforgettable experience. It guarantees 100% snow and ice. Visit the Ice Palace where you see a beautiful display of sculptures made of ice. From the Sphinx terrace you can view the Jungfraujoch peak and the awesome Aletsch Glacier. Have a memorable encounter with eternal snow and ice at the plateau.Stay overnight at hotel in Interlaken.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 05: Interlaken – Zurich – City Tour (Lifestyle Holidays recommends tour to Adiswil)

After breakfast, proceed to the train station to board your train to Zurich. On arrival, check in to your hotel. Later proceed to the city tour.

Zurich is widely held to be the intellectual and artistic centre of the country, sporting incredible architecture and more than a thousand fountains, with many museums and galleries.

Stretch your legs and take advantage of several photo opportunities, first at the Harbor, with its incredible views of Lake Zurich and afterwards visit the Fraumunster Church with its Chagall windows. This tour also includes the major sights like the Opera House, China Garden, National Museum, Patriarchal Guild Houses, Shopping and business center on Bahnhofstrasse & The clock face at St Peter’s Church (the largest in Europe).After the city tour, you can take an optional tour to Adiswil for a cable car ride to Felsenegg (2600 ft / 800 m). At the landing platform enjoy spectacular views over small towns on Lake Zurich and the white tipped peaks of the Alps. After your return cable car back down, head for the lake and appreciate the sites of Zurich by ferry.Stay overnight at hotel in Zurich

Meals: Breakfast

Day 06: Zurich – Paris (Lifestyle Holidays recommends Seine River Cruise)

After breakfast, proceed to the train station to board your train to Paris. Arrive in Paris, the city of museums and monuments. Paris offers a rich cultural and touristic life. On arrival, check in to hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure. In the evening, experience the nightlife of Paris it is so well known for. Lifestyle Holidays  recommends an optional scenic boat cruise along the enchanting River Seine to see the most beautiful monuments and bridges of the ‘City of Lights’ including the Alexander II Bridge, the Orsay Museum, the National Assembly and Paris' own Statue of Liberty. Stay overnight at hotel in Paris

Meals: Breakfast

Day 07: Paris – City Tour (Lifestyle Holidays recommends Lido Show)

After breakfast, proceed to the city tour. Enjoy the highlights of this city on a panoramic city tour. Drive past the Louvre Museum, see the famous Notre Dame cathedral, continue via the Town Hall, the Bastille, the Sorbonne University, the Pantheon and St. Germains des Pres. Drive down the famous Champs Elysees and up to the Arc de Triumph. See the Eiffel Tower the Invalids, the Concorde, the Madeleine, the Opera and the Place des Pyramids. Evening is free at leisure. 

Lifestyle Holidays recommends you to cap off the evening with the excellent “Bonheur” at the Lido cabaret. The Lido’s 26th show is a whirlwind of sequins and feathers, truly a modern and breathtaking show. It tells the story of a girl in search of happiness and takes you on a journey of excitement and discovery including four different sets led by the Bluebell Girls and the Lido Boy Dancers backed by exceptional features and an array of special effects. Stay overnight at hotel in Paris

Meals: Breakfast

Day 08: Paris – Mumbai

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport to take your flight back to India

Meals: Breakfast

Tour Cost:

 Valid from 1^st April 2009 – 30^th June 2009

*Rates are per person on twin sharing basis for the entire package.

Airfares and Visa: INR

Tour Includes: 

• Economy Class Airfare ex Mumbai without Taxes (Bombay – Paris & Zurich – Bombay)
• Visa
• 2 Nights accommodation with breakfast at hotels mentioned or similar in Lucerne
• 2 Nights accommodation with breakfast at hotels mentioned or similar in Interlaken
• 1 Nights accommodation with breakfast at hotels mentioned or similar in Zurich
• 2 Nights accommodation with breakfast at hotels mentioned or similar in Paris
• Cityrama Tour – Paris
• Trolley Experience tour in Zurich
• Excursion to Jungfraujoch from Interlaken
• Excursion to Pilatus from Lucerne
• Departure transfer in Paris by private vehicle
• Eurail Select Pass 3 Country 5 Days in 2 Months
• Reservation : Zurich to Paris

Tour Cost Excludes: 

• Ticket & Airport Taxes
• Expenses of personal nature (laundry, phone calls, shopping, tipping, water.)
• Any thing not specifically mentioned in “package inclusions”
• Any optional services.
• Meals other than mentioned in the itinerary
• High Season, Trade Fair & Special Event surcharge
• Anything not specifically mentioned in the Price Includes section.
• Private transfers are for day time only. Night transfers will be charged extra.
•  All sightseeing tours are on Seat in Coach Basis and start at a particular point in the city centre. Passengers to make their own way there and back from hotel.
• Hotels are conveniently located in the city centre. Transfers from the station to the hotel and back in each city will be on own.