Midsummer Night in Flowers·Côte d'Azur·Fun in the Alps
Exclusive design:In the Provence area, there are 7 beautiful towns in Switzerland: Montreux + Grindelwald + Longjiang Town + Zug Town + Fitznau Town + Lucerne + Interlaken.
Depth of two countries:Mini Kingdom of Monaco + Cannes Croisette + Stone Town of Gordes + Eagle's Nest Mountain City of Eze + Ceramic Town + Lake Sainte-Croix + Two Peaks and Two Hikes in the depths of Switzerland (Jungfrau + Mount Rigi Double Peak Hiking).
Exclusive arrangement:Visit the 800-year-old water castle - Chillon Castle + interesting Alps: Jungfrau + "Queen of the Mountains" Mount Rigi) + Europe's largest waterfall - Rhine Falls + Schaffhausen + a living museum of medieval art - Stein.
Exclusive selection:Interlaken Golden Pass Train + Environmentally Friendly Retro Cog Tram + Panoramic Cable Car + Lake Lucerne Cruise, you can use various means of transportation to shuttle between the lakeside, snow-capped mountains, glaciers and waterfalls.
Excellent recommendation:Famous Swiss specialties.
Special arrangements:The professional Chinese tour guide provides wonderful explanations throughout the entire journey, making your trip unique.
Assist with visa application (visa fees are at your own expense, visa requirements: visa-free for US passports, European Schengen visa required for Chinese passports or Chinese passports + green cards)
VIPs go to the airport where they live. Due to the time difference,It is recommended to confirm the local time and depart 1 day in advance. The exact time is subject to the arrival time. , please choose an early flight to arrive. After checking in, fly to Nice. You will spend the night on the plane. Please pay attention to your night rest. It is relatively cold on the plane, so please prepare windproof clothes.
Today you will arrive at Nice Airport in Nice, France, and your tour guide will be waiting for your arrival at the airport.
Please note: Our staff only provides one free airport drop-off service from the hotel (please communicate with the customer service staff to confirm the specific time, other time periods require paid airport drop-off, please know)
Guests who arrive early can choose City Walk to explore Nice.
Itinerary suggestions:
Head to the Promenade des Anglais for a stroll along the bay, admiring the seaside scenery and watching street performers.
At noon, you can have lunch at a restaurant near the avenue and taste Nice’s specialties, such as Nice salad, paella, etc.
In the afternoon, you can go to Angel Bay. The beach here is paved with pebbles. You can sunbathe, swim or participate in various water activities on the beach. Afterwards, you can climb Castle Hill to overlook the beautiful scenery of Angel Bay, or choose a restaurant to have dinner and taste local wine.
Itinerary: Eagle's Nest Mountain City of Eze - the mysterious small country with pleasant scenery "Monaco" - Nice
Take a bus to【Eagle Nest Mountain City Èze】, a seaside town on the top of a cliff with a long history and unique architectural style. You can visit attractions such as the mountain town of Eze, the mountaintop botanical gardens, and enjoy the stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea. At noon, you can have lunch in a restaurant in the town of Eze and try local cuisine.
Take a short break and continue to the mini country【Monaco】, one of the richest countries in the world and a famous tourist destination. You can visit Monte Carlo & Grand Theater, Prince's Palace of Monaco, Monte Carlo Circuit and other attractions to experience the luxury and charm of this small country. Afterwards, we will visit the Old Town of Nice and end the pleasant trip.
Itinerary: Avignon - Papal Palace (entry) - Avignon City Walls (outside) - Lake Geneva - Fountain - Flower Clock - United Nations Headquarters (outside) - Broken Leg Wooden Chair (outside) - Geneva
After breakfast, proceed to【Papal Palace】, located on the banks of the Rhone River in Avignon, is the largest medieval Gothic building in Europe. It is precisely because of its existence that Avignon became a religious capital. From the high point of the Palace, you can see the entire ancient city.
Appearance [Remparts d'Avignon] is an ancient fortification surrounding the old city of Avignon, with a circumference of 4,300 meters. It was built by the Pope in the 14th century and renovated in the 19th century. The traces of rain erosion on the wall highlight its vicissitudes. It passes by the Papal Palace, St. Benezer Bridge and other places. The walls of Avignon are still well preserved and are listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
The Broken Bridge, also known as Pont St-Bénézet, is a famous bridge in the 12th century that spans the Rhone River and leads to King Philippe's Castle on the other side.
Afterwards, take the high-speed train to Geneva, a large city in the French-speaking region of Switzerland located in the hinterland of the Alps. Geneva is located on the southwest shore of Lake Geneva in Switzerland and is surrounded by the mountains of France. Upon arrival, visit Europe's largest lake - Lake Geneva, see the world's tallest artificial fountain, which is more than 100 meters high, and admire the Flower Clock and United Nations European Headquarters in the English Park on the shores of Lake Geneva. The Broken Chair was built in the square in front of the Palais des Nations. It is a sculpture by Geneva artist Daniel Bossert. It was established in 1997 for the International Disabled Persons' Federation to call attention to the harm caused by landmines to civilians in war. Although this 12-meter-tall, 5-ton sculpture is just an "attraction" when visiting here, it has a special meaning. There is no text description around the sculpture, but the incomplete chair legs undoubtedly symbolize the limbs lost by human beings due to landmine explosions, leaving people with thoughts about war and peace. After the tour, check into the hotel and rest.
Itinerary: Geneva-Chillon Castle (entry)-Golden Pass Train (own expense)-Zweisimmen-Interlaken town
Visit the 800-year-old water castle in Montreux-【Château de Chillon】
This ancient castle with a history of more than 800 years is full of historical marks. It is built near the lake. It is very unique and beautiful. The space that each door leads to is unknown, or more rooms, or narrow passages, or the open sky, or the quiet lake... It is mysterious and interesting~ It is said that when the enemy attacks, they will get lost in the various parts of the castle and be defeated one by one.
【Golden Pass Train GoldenPass Line】(at own expense)
The complete GoldenPass line extends from Montreux on the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland to Lucerne in the heart of Switzerland. It travels through the essence of the Swiss Alps and passes through 6 states, 8 lakes, 3 mountain passes, and 2 language areas. The total distance is 240 kilometers. Along the way, there are endless scenery of alpine meadows, lakes and pastures. We took the train from Zweisimmen to Interlaken.
Today’s highlights:
Take the panoramic sightseeing Golden Express and enjoy the "flowing animation scroll"
Montreux-Zweisimmen section or Zweisimmen-Interlaken section
Section 1: Body: Golden Scenic Train
The landscape along the way is beautiful pastoral scenery and acres of vineyards, and you will pass the Lavaux Vineyard Terraces, a world heritage site.
Second section: body: blue train
The scenery along the way is diverse, accompanied by mountain peaks and lakes.
Itinerary: Interlaken- Jungfraujoch (at your own expense, 3 hours) - Interlaken
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to【Grindelwald】The cable car at the station passes through the Eigerletscher Station and transfers to the retro gear train to accompany the beautiful scenery along the way to reach the top of Europe -【Jungfrau】. The Alps are the best synonym for Switzerland, and the Jungfraujoch, known as the "Top of Europe", is undoubtedly the most beautiful among them. When the snow-white mountains and majestic glaciers appear before your eyes, the heavenly scene will be the most unforgettable part of your Swiss memory.
Itinerary: Interlaken-Longjiang-Zug Town-Lucerne
Small towns are the essence of Swiss scenery. They are exquisite and beautiful, and every step of the way is a paradise. Each small town is a paradise carefully created by the Swiss.
【Lungern Town】
Longjiang Town is a transcendent paradise, surrounded by mountains and far away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
【Zug Town】
The clock tower is the landmark of this city. Visit the unique old town and the sparkling Lake Zug. It is very pleasant to take a stroll here, browse the small shops, and drink coffee.
【Lucerne】
Also known as Lake Lucerne, it is the fourth largest lake in Switzerland and the largest lake entirely located in Switzerland. This beautiful city with lakes and mountains set against each other is one of the largest summer resorts in Switzerland. Founded in the 8th century, Lucerne was the capital of Switzerland in the Middle Ages. Although it is not among the top three cities today, it is a place not to be missed when visiting Switzerland. The city is located on the shores of Lake Lucerne and at the foot of the Alps. The urban environment is beautiful and people and nature live in harmony. Upon arrival, visit the famous【Chapel Bridge】, there are many paintings on the bridge, depicting the situation of the Black Death in the European Middle Ages. Visit the bridge designed by the Danish sculptor Terbalson【Lion Monument】(Visit for about 30 minutes). The cliff carving was built to commemorate the Swiss mercenaries who died defending French King Louis XVI during the French Revolution. The injured lion had a painful expression, as if it had just ended a fierce battle. Take a walk along the beautiful Lake Lucerne, and you can also feed the beautiful wild white swans. After walking, you can also freely buy Swiss watches at the famous watch stores in the city. After dinner, return to hotel for rest.
Itinerary: Lucerne (take a Lake Lucerne cruise at your own expense) - Mount Rigi (at your own expense, 3 hours) - Fitznau Town - Zurich
Take a boat ride from Lucerne Pier to the romantic town【Vitznau】, a 60-minute boat ride on Lake Lucerne allows you to immerse yourself in the Swiss lakes and mountains. After getting off the boat, take the red train to arrive.【Rigi Mountain】, the train can take you to the top of Mount St. Regis, where you can see the entire lake and snow-capped mountains. You can hike from the top of the mountain to the middle of the mountain, which is not very strenuous. You can see pure colors like jade and glass, green, blue, white, gradient. The air is very fresh, and the houses on the roadside are very colorful, small and cute.
Then drive to Switzerland’s largest city, known as Switzerland’s “Garden City by the Lake”.【Zurich】, Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and the richest city in Europe. It is an ancient historical city full of medieval style. It is not only the center of Swiss industry, commerce and finance, but also the center of culture and art. This is the window city of Switzerland. It is easily accessible from other cities and has convenient transportation. It is a good choice for tourism. It is not only an economic and cultural center city, but also has old neighborhoods and beautiful buildings. In addition, it is a paradise with gourmet restaurants, bars, clubs and other fashionable facilities. In 2008, it was named the "city with the best quality of life" in the world. Upon arrival, visit the city hall building and take photos【Lake Zurich】。
Itinerary: Zurich-Rhine Falls-Schaffhausen-Stein-Zurich
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to the largest waterfall in Europe -【Rhine Falls】, due to crustal movements during the Ice Age, the Rhine River changed its course 15,000 years ago, forming a new river bed. The Rhine Falls are formed in a bend in a river where the water is strong enough to grind the hard chalk into gravel. The waterfall is about 150 meters wide and has an average flow rate of 23 meters per second. The huge boulder in the middle of the river is still proudly independent despite being washed away by the river for thousands of years. Hike to the viewing platform and circle the entire waterfall to see the waterfall up close.
First is a cave. Passing through this cave you can see the rushing waterfall within reach.
Then the other one is a semi-suspended platform. It’s a good place to take photos with the rapid water of the waterfall as the background.
Visit Schaffhausen in the afternoon
Today we will end our pleasant trip. You can book a suitable flight to leave Zurich International Airport according to your needs.
Note: This itinerary is for reference only. Our company reserves the right to change the order of attractions in the itinerary and the adjustment of individual attractions according to season and time. All itineraries are subject to confirmation before departure.
1. 10 nights in a standard double room in a local three-star hotel;
2. Breakfast at the hotel and other meals at your own expense;
3. Arrange professional Chinese tour guide services and professional local driver services;
4. Full professional tour bus (complete with insurance) (arranged based on the actual number of people);
5. Tickets for attractions listed in the itinerary (Pope’s Palace, Chillon Castle, Rhine Falls). Others are exterior or free (if there are crowd restrictions or attractions are closed, our company will adjust the tour order or refund tickets, please understand)
Note: The working hours of the driver and tour guide are 10 hours. Overtime fees will be charged for overtime. Please be informed! (Except for overtime caused by factors such as traffic jams and car breakdowns, this mainly refers to travel time delays caused by personal behavior and overtime and the additional use of car guide services after the end of the day's trip)
1. Full air ticket (our company can assist in booking);
2. Single room difference;
3. Additional expenses caused by force majeure reasons such as traffic delays, strikes, weather, aircraft or machine failures, flight cancellations or time changes;
4. Lunch and dinner not listed in the whole trip;
5. The driver’s service fee for the entire journey is 12 Euros/person/day, and the full journey is 132 Euros/person;
6. Overseas personal consumption (including but not limited to personal consumption such as laundry, haircut, telephone, fax, pay TV, drinks, tobacco and alcohol in the hotel);
7. Storage fees and overweight fees for luggage items;
8. Other fees not mentioned in the above service content;
9. Self-paid items in the itinerary and tickets for attractions outside the itinerary;
10. Additional expenses caused by force majeure factors such as strikes and traffic delays that are beyond the company's control;
Seat selection and payment instructions
1. Applicable seating range
"Preferred seats" usually refer to the front row area in the bus compartment (specifically based on the actual seat distribution on the bus that day). These seats enjoy a wider field of view, a more convenient boarding and alighting experience, and a relatively comfortable riding space.
2.Charging standards
(1) Itinerary of 8 days or less: USD 12/person/day
(2) Itinerary of more than 8 days: USD 15/person/day
The fee will be calculated on a daily basis based on the total number of days of the trip and will be charged once upon registration.
3. Reservation rules
(1) Voluntary choice: All tour participants can voluntarily choose whether to purchase preferred seat services when registering based on their own needs.
(2) First-come-first-served: The number of preferred seats is limited. Usually for models with 15 seats or above, the first three rows belong to the paid area. Confirmation is based on payment order, while stocks last.
(3) Priority for traveling together: If traveling companions (same order) need to book preferred seats at the same time, we will try our best to arrange adjacent seats.
4. Precautions
(1) The preferred seat fee does not include any other service content, but only the priority of seat location.
(2) If the car needs to be replaced due to weather, road conditions, vehicle scheduling, etc., we will try our best to provide a seat arrangement of equal value or refund the corresponding fee based on the actual number of days affected.
(3) For passengers who have not purchased this service, we will allocate other seats for free in rotation order, and try to ensure that the seats of traveling companions are adjacent to each other.
5.Refund policy
(1) If the order is canceled more than 7 days before the start of the trip, the preferred seat fee will be fully refunded;
(2) If canceled 3-7 days before the trip, 50% of the fee will be refunded;
(3) If canceled within 3 days before the trip, no refund will be given.
Itinerary instructions
Special instructions:
1. The above itinerary sequence, attractions, flights and accommodation locations may be temporarily changed, modified or replaced. The final itinerary is subject to the itinerary confirmed by our company before departure;
2. Our company reserves the right to change the itinerary and add price differences due to factors such as airlines, visas, governments, weather, etc.;
3. The flight numbers and times listed in the itinerary are for reference only, and reasonable adjustments will be made based on the actual situation;
Travel information
1. Gathering and boarding requirements
(1) All tour group members must gather on time and depart on time. Please arrive at the pick-up location 15 minutes in advance. Our company's tour bus will not wait. If you fail to gather and set off at the agreed time and location, or fail to join midway, you will be deemed to have given up automatically and the fee will not be refunded.
(2) The pick-up and drop-off times stated in the tour notice are all estimated times, and the specific pick-up and drop-off locations are subject to confirmation by the company. If due to traffic conditions or other special circumstances, our company's bus cannot arrive at the boarding location on time or the time is temporarily changed, our company will notify you in time, so please be patient.
2. Vehicle and luggage requirements
(1) Passenger buses are divided into three types: buses, minibuses and minibuses. Generally, buses have luggage compartments dedicated to storing luggage, while minibuses and minibuses have relatively smaller spaces for luggage storage. In view of the limited space in the luggage compartment of the bus, it is recommended not to carry too much luggage when traveling. Our company will arrange vehicles according to the final group size, ensuring one person per person.
(2) In order to avoid overcrowding in front of the scenic spots, the bus parking areas in most cities are far away from the scenic spots, and drivers are not allowed to park casually. Violators will be subject to heavy fines. If necessary, the pick-up and drop-off location may be some distance away from the attraction. Please understand.
3. Safety tips for taking a bus
(1) Smoking in the car is prohibited.
(2) Please do not bring prohibited items.
(3) Do not fiddle with anything on the car at will to avoid unnecessary damage.
(4) During the temporary stop of the bus, obey the tour guide’s arrangements and do not stay away from the group.
(5) When group members get off the bus for sightseeing, dining, or shopping, please close the windows of the tour vehicle and carry your valuables with you. The travel agency is not responsible for any loss or theft.
(6) Due to the long journey time and heavy vehicle loads, if the car breaks down and affects the itinerary, the travel agency will quickly take remedial measures and ask the group members to actively cooperate.
