The engineering feat that was the construction of the highest railway station in Europe, high atop the alpine Jungfraujoch Mountain was nothing short of remarkable, and it fact- it just celebrated its 100th birthday. Join us on this adventure of a lifetime as we travel to “The Top of Europe” where you will visit the beautiful Ice Palace as well as the Sphinx Observation Hall. See indescribable views of Switzerland’s largest glacier, and look out at snowy peaks of neighboring nations.
In just over a week, this escorted tour will show you the very best of Alpine Switzerland, an interesting, multilingual country famed for its remarkable beauty and stunning landscapes. Your base for visiting the Jungfraujoch will be Interlaken. This lovely resort town takes its name from its location between the transparent, blue waters of Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. A mecca for adventure sports enthusiasts, while here you are likely to see fellow tourists skiing, mountain hiking, hang gliding, canyoning, paragliding or sailing. During your free time in Interlaken, if you’re less athletically-inclined, no worries! Enjoy wandering through this very walkable city, take a relaxing boat cruise or attend a chocolate-making show.
As part of this amazing itinerary, you will visit some of Switzerland’s loveliest cities, towns and mountain resorts including Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken, Berne, Gruyères, Geneva, Montreux, Zermatt, Lugano, St. Moritz and Brienz. You will experience the rich diversity of the Swiss people, almost all of whom speak at least two of the country’s four official languages. The tour will feature interesting visits to the neighboring nations of Italy and Liechtenstein.
There are many terrific benefits of traveling on an escorted tour. It’s a stress-free, relaxing experience. Someone else will take care of the planning and logistics. You also have the advantage of traveling with like-minded people who are also interested in experiencing the unique beauty of Switzerland! Enjoy absolutely expert guiding, limited group size, excellent sightseeing, private coaching and superior hotel properties.
