germangirl
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bamboobride
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hi germangal,
u r very sweet and helpful. thanks for all the information u have given. u really help us alot in our planning to switzerland. : )
u r very sweet and helpful. thanks for all the information u have given. u really help us alot in our planning to switzerland. : )
Hi Germangal
Thank you for the informations. Cin is right you have really help those of us planning our trips to Switzerland
Does swiss pass include travel via Glacier Express & Panoramic Express?? Also, how much swiss franc should we carry throughout 9 days? There are so many mountains in Switzerland, we thought of going to Schilthorn / piz gloria & Jungfraujoch...Is mount titlis & mount pilatus worth of going as well? Coz will these mountains all look identical?
Hi Moonlight
Yap, we just got our air tickets and swiss saver pass on Friday and accomodation also confirm .....
Thank you for the informations. Cin is right you have really help those of us planning our trips to Switzerland
Does swiss pass include travel via Glacier Express & Panoramic Express?? Also, how much swiss franc should we carry throughout 9 days? There are so many mountains in Switzerland, we thought of going to Schilthorn / piz gloria & Jungfraujoch...Is mount titlis & mount pilatus worth of going as well? Coz will these mountains all look identical?
Hi Moonlight
Yap, we just got our air tickets and swiss saver pass on Friday and accomodation also confirm .....
bamboobride
New Member
hi whitebear,
u going to switzerland too? free and easy, when? have u got your tickets? i intend to go in april cos i am very scared of cold. have u got your tickets? germangal has helped me to roughly plan my routes. if u r interested, can email me at [email protected].
u going to switzerland too? free and easy, when? have u got your tickets? i intend to go in april cos i am very scared of cold. have u got your tickets? germangal has helped me to roughly plan my routes. if u r interested, can email me at [email protected].
germangirl
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Hi Whitebear,
as far as I know, you get a discount on the panoramic trains.
The mountains look similar, the one which is really different and famous is the Matterhorn in Zermatt. If you don´t have much time, I think I would rather visit one or two of those mountains and then decide whether you like it so much as to go up on another one.
From Interlaken to Zermatt it takes between 3 hours and 10 Minutes and 3 and a half hours. Trains run very frequently and you need to change trains 2 or 3 times.
From Interlaken to Geneva it takes 3 hours and you need to change 1 or 2 times.
If you need to check any specific timings, you can go to:
www.sbb.ch that´s the official web site of the swiss train system, it´s also available in english and tells you all the details.
When are you actually going to Switzerland? I´ll be going for 5 days in early march to the wedding of my best friend - it will be so good
to be back in Switzerland! The laws have changed since I left the country and I might even be going back to my old job there!!! So exciting!
as far as I know, you get a discount on the panoramic trains.
The mountains look similar, the one which is really different and famous is the Matterhorn in Zermatt. If you don´t have much time, I think I would rather visit one or two of those mountains and then decide whether you like it so much as to go up on another one.
From Interlaken to Zermatt it takes between 3 hours and 10 Minutes and 3 and a half hours. Trains run very frequently and you need to change trains 2 or 3 times.
From Interlaken to Geneva it takes 3 hours and you need to change 1 or 2 times.
If you need to check any specific timings, you can go to:
www.sbb.ch that´s the official web site of the swiss train system, it´s also available in english and tells you all the details.
When are you actually going to Switzerland? I´ll be going for 5 days in early march to the wedding of my best friend - it will be so good
to be back in Switzerland! The laws have changed since I left the country and I might even be going back to my old job there!!! So exciting!
Dear All,
I can't help but add my 2-cents worth of Swiss Experience. My HB and I went on a 10-day trip to Swiss last Nov. Our route was Zurich, Interlaken and from Interlaken as a base, we went to Bern, Thun, Spiez. Of course, we went to Jungfrau (travelled from Interlaken West station). THen we proceeded to Zermatt, Lausanne, Geneva, Lucerne and back to Zurich to catch our flight. We felt that 10 days wasn't enough to fully enjoy the beauty. 12-14 days would be good. We checked the Swiss Rail for price and timing. For those of you going on a FnE, it would be good to download all the time-tables of the trains and ferries from this website, http://www.sbb.ch. It's very informative... gives you the time needed to travel from one place to another. If you need to go to Chateau de Chillon, take a train there and then a short scenic walk to the Chateau. I can't remember the name of the station but it's very very near. Do not worry about spending too much time travelling. You will enjoy the scenery!! One thing for sure, the food is very expensive in Switzerland. My HB and I shopped mainly at Migros for our dinners. The in-house biscotti is very good!! If you like to have more details, do visit Cupid Travels at Far East Plaza on the 4th floor. Fanny, the General Manager, was most helpful in booking the most reasonable swiss pass, air tickets, hotels. She would work within your budget. If you like to have more details, please email me at [email protected] Enjoy your swiss holiday.... you won't regret it!!
I can't help but add my 2-cents worth of Swiss Experience. My HB and I went on a 10-day trip to Swiss last Nov. Our route was Zurich, Interlaken and from Interlaken as a base, we went to Bern, Thun, Spiez. Of course, we went to Jungfrau (travelled from Interlaken West station). THen we proceeded to Zermatt, Lausanne, Geneva, Lucerne and back to Zurich to catch our flight. We felt that 10 days wasn't enough to fully enjoy the beauty. 12-14 days would be good. We checked the Swiss Rail for price and timing. For those of you going on a FnE, it would be good to download all the time-tables of the trains and ferries from this website, http://www.sbb.ch. It's very informative... gives you the time needed to travel from one place to another. If you need to go to Chateau de Chillon, take a train there and then a short scenic walk to the Chateau. I can't remember the name of the station but it's very very near. Do not worry about spending too much time travelling. You will enjoy the scenery!! One thing for sure, the food is very expensive in Switzerland. My HB and I shopped mainly at Migros for our dinners. The in-house biscotti is very good!! If you like to have more details, do visit Cupid Travels at Far East Plaza on the 4th floor. Fanny, the General Manager, was most helpful in booking the most reasonable swiss pass, air tickets, hotels. She would work within your budget. If you like to have more details, please email me at [email protected] Enjoy your swiss holiday.... you won't regret it!!
Hi Cin
Just sent you an email. Thank you so much
Hope to receive your route plan soon as we are flying offer tomorrow evening. Are you staying in B&B or hotels? Hopefully when am back, i can share some nice scenery photos with you
Hi Germangirl
My hubby & I will be going tomorrow........So excited. Actually, we plan to go in early march but I have work project going on in march, thus cannot take 2 weeks leave. What a pity, otherwise you can be our tour guide
We roughly know which are the place of interest but just worried that too much time spend in travelling. For example, from interlaken to zermatt, you mentioned more than 3 hours which means we will be spending 6 hours plus to and return.....
Dun know whether is it a wise choice to make interaken west as our base in the first place or not........Glad that you are going back working in Switzerland, believe it is a wonderful experience working in such a beautiful and peaceful country .....
Just sent you an email. Thank you so much
Hi Germangirl
My hubby & I will be going tomorrow........So excited. Actually, we plan to go in early march but I have work project going on in march, thus cannot take 2 weeks leave. What a pity, otherwise you can be our tour guide
germangirl
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Hi Whitebear,
this is so exciting! I hope you`ll have a wonderful vacation!
Days are not that short anymore, and I always actually enjoyed traveling by train - you really get to see the scenery on the way as well.
One possibility would be to take an early train in the morning, to see the scenery and then have dinner at the place you are visiting to spent a maximum of time in daylight. On the way back (in the dark ?) you can just relax, write postcards or read a travel book about the next days´ place of visit.
That´s what I used to do on my days off and I found the time sufficient.
Interlaken is a very nice town and centrally located. Zermatt is a tricky place to visit, coz it´s so high up in the mountains. The fast trains cannot run on many of the tracks and you need to change trains, that´s why the travel time is quite long. It should work out much better when traveling to towns.
Have fun and the best of vacations!!!
this is so exciting! I hope you`ll have a wonderful vacation!
Days are not that short anymore, and I always actually enjoyed traveling by train - you really get to see the scenery on the way as well.
One possibility would be to take an early train in the morning, to see the scenery and then have dinner at the place you are visiting to spent a maximum of time in daylight. On the way back (in the dark ?) you can just relax, write postcards or read a travel book about the next days´ place of visit.
That´s what I used to do on my days off and I found the time sufficient.
Interlaken is a very nice town and centrally located. Zermatt is a tricky place to visit, coz it´s so high up in the mountains. The fast trains cannot run on many of the tracks and you need to change trains, that´s why the travel time is quite long. It should work out much better when traveling to towns.
Have fun and the best of vacations!!!
germangirl
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Hi Hedwig,
it basically depends on your airport and the location of your hotel.
There are only two international airports in Switzerland: Geneva and Zürich.
If you arrive in Geneva, the cheapest and fastest option is to take the train. The airport got it´s own train station and ALL trains go to Geneva main train station. From there it depends on the location of your hotel. A cab might be the easiest option for your first steps in Switzerland.
The bus system is very good and punctual, so it might be worth asking the information desk at the airport or train station, you might be lucky and there is a bus going directly to your hotel.
Or your hotel is located near the airport, so no use going to the main station...
Most probably you will land in Zürich, there it is nearly the same. For detailed information, you can check out the airport web site:
www.zurich-airport.com
if you click "your route" you will find bus and train information.
it basically depends on your airport and the location of your hotel.
There are only two international airports in Switzerland: Geneva and Zürich.
If you arrive in Geneva, the cheapest and fastest option is to take the train. The airport got it´s own train station and ALL trains go to Geneva main train station. From there it depends on the location of your hotel. A cab might be the easiest option for your first steps in Switzerland.
The bus system is very good and punctual, so it might be worth asking the information desk at the airport or train station, you might be lucky and there is a bus going directly to your hotel.
Or your hotel is located near the airport, so no use going to the main station...
Most probably you will land in Zürich, there it is nearly the same. For detailed information, you can check out the airport web site:
www.zurich-airport.com
if you click "your route" you will find bus and train information.
Hi Germangirl
Thanks!
Do the buses in Switzerland allow travellers like us to take a suitcase type of luggage up the bus?
One other question, I'm quite confused about the train stations. I've seen a map of the Swiss Travel System at http://mct.sbb.ch/mct/en/netzkarte.pdf
In that map I saw a train station call Luzern, and another train station call "Gutsch D" just before that. Is that a train station in the state capital of Luzern or another town, away from Luzern?
Many thanks...
Thanks!
Do the buses in Switzerland allow travellers like us to take a suitcase type of luggage up the bus?
One other question, I'm quite confused about the train stations. I've seen a map of the Swiss Travel System at http://mct.sbb.ch/mct/en/netzkarte.pdf
In that map I saw a train station call Luzern, and another train station call "Gutsch D" just before that. Is that a train station in the state capital of Luzern or another town, away from Luzern?
Many thanks...
germangirl
New Member
Hi Hedwig,
a suitcase should be no problem, I always took my luggage on the bus and saw other people do it as well.
The Gütsch is a castle type of building above Luzern. The train station might be either a second train station apart from the main train station, or actually indicating the train or cable car (I don´t remember) which is going up to the building.
Gütsch is definetly in Luzern, but a bit on the outskirts.
a suitcase should be no problem, I always took my luggage on the bus and saw other people do it as well.
The Gütsch is a castle type of building above Luzern. The train station might be either a second train station apart from the main train station, or actually indicating the train or cable car (I don´t remember) which is going up to the building.
Gütsch is definetly in Luzern, but a bit on the outskirts.
hi cin/germangirl,
me planning to go F & E to switzerland in april too! roughly end april. Wld you be able to email the itinerary to me, pls? my email addy is [email protected]
me planning to go F & E to switzerland in april too! roughly end april. Wld you be able to email the itinerary to me, pls? my email addy is [email protected]
Hi all,
Will really like to visit Switzerland for my honeymoon.
Is it true that the branded stuffs there is much cheaper than in S'pore? What are the branded stuffs there?
Any really must go plcs? Sure must eat food?
Is it a accessible plc like S'pore?
Roughly average how much to bring in order to enjoy the tour. Budget around $5-6K including airfare.
If u hv additional info to share with me pls email to the following address. Tks in advance.
Email [email protected]
Will really like to visit Switzerland for my honeymoon.
Is it true that the branded stuffs there is much cheaper than in S'pore? What are the branded stuffs there?
Any really must go plcs? Sure must eat food?
Is it a accessible plc like S'pore?
Roughly average how much to bring in order to enjoy the tour. Budget around $5-6K including airfare.
If u hv additional info to share with me pls email to the following address. Tks in advance.
Email [email protected]
bamboobride
New Member
hi mr lost,
switzerland is one of the most expensive place to go in europe because of their high living standard. but its a beautiful place to go.
u can get alot of branded watches like rolex there. but due to the exchange rate, its not much cheaper.
from i have gathered, air tickets will be abt:
sq = 1650
air france = 1250
as for hotel stay, the range is abt 160 and above. quite an expensive place to go. but the scenery and culture makes it very worthwhile.: )
switzerland is one of the most expensive place to go in europe because of their high living standard. but its a beautiful place to go.
u can get alot of branded watches like rolex there. but due to the exchange rate, its not much cheaper.
from i have gathered, air tickets will be abt:
sq = 1650
air france = 1250
as for hotel stay, the range is abt 160 and above. quite an expensive place to go. but the scenery and culture makes it very worthwhile.: )
hi mr lost,
switzerland is the most expensive country in europe. it's not worth to buy branded goods, even non-branded goods.
Just to let you know some of the costs:
Return airfare between sg and swiss = $1980 for lufthansa
Macdonald meal = CHF $11.90
Other meals = expect to spend more than CHF $15
Tram (per trip, valid for 60 mins) = CHF $3
Hotel (3*) = Around CHF$120 - CHF$200
Train rides to other towns (return trip) = CHF $40 to nearby town...price increase with length of journey.
Cheapest swatch watch = CHF $60
Say, the exchange rate is CHF $1 = S$1.40, you'll roughly be able to gauge your budget.
There are various kinds of transport and all are very efficient. Cabs are for rich people, the moment you hop on one will cost you CHF $6.50 and the meter seems to jump by the second. Merely a 5 mins cab ride will cost you abt CHF $27. So the best option is to take either train, tram or bus.
They are good in making cheeses and chocolates. You wld also like to try their fondue. I've tasted one but it was horrible...probably i've went to a wrong restaurant (manned by italian).
it's a romantic place to go to. you'll sure enjoy your trip.
switzerland is the most expensive country in europe. it's not worth to buy branded goods, even non-branded goods.
Just to let you know some of the costs:
Return airfare between sg and swiss = $1980 for lufthansa
Macdonald meal = CHF $11.90
Other meals = expect to spend more than CHF $15
Tram (per trip, valid for 60 mins) = CHF $3
Hotel (3*) = Around CHF$120 - CHF$200
Train rides to other towns (return trip) = CHF $40 to nearby town...price increase with length of journey.
Cheapest swatch watch = CHF $60
Say, the exchange rate is CHF $1 = S$1.40, you'll roughly be able to gauge your budget.
There are various kinds of transport and all are very efficient. Cabs are for rich people, the moment you hop on one will cost you CHF $6.50 and the meter seems to jump by the second. Merely a 5 mins cab ride will cost you abt CHF $27. So the best option is to take either train, tram or bus.
They are good in making cheeses and chocolates. You wld also like to try their fondue. I've tasted one but it was horrible...probably i've went to a wrong restaurant (manned by italian).
it's a romantic place to go to. you'll sure enjoy your trip.
Hi Mr Lost,
get a packaged tour, its cheaper. check this out. http://www.universaltravel.com.sg they have switzerland in depth tour, but not sure how good it is, never been there before. hope it helps.
get a packaged tour, its cheaper. check this out. http://www.universaltravel.com.sg they have switzerland in depth tour, but not sure how good it is, never been there before. hope it helps.
Hi All,
Just came back from Switzerland. Wow, Switzerland is really a beautiful place to visit, although the weather was very very cold, we thought it was an experience to travel during winter...
No regrets in converting our original tour package to free & easy, becos we have cover more cities & places in this way with our swiss pass. We are quite thrifty throughout the whole journey, therefore, we only spend about 4.5K for 9 nites stay in swiss which consider very cheap for 2 persons.
Just to share a bit more, we have save alot in the air fares by flying Malaysia airlines. Only cost about $859 with return(including airport tax) per person during their promotion. Only disadvantage is the need to transit in KL, not direct flight, also there could be delays taking off by 15-30 mins. Their meals & services are not bad...............
From Sing - KL by airbus takes 45 mins, transit time about 2 hours.
From KL - Zurich by Boeing 777 plane (same type of plane as Singapore airline SQ with indiviual tv screen for movies & games for your selection) takes 12 hours.
There was another promotion for travel in Europe in period of May, think only $785 (including airport tax)by malaysia airlines which can book online or thru tour agency.
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Just came back from Switzerland. Wow, Switzerland is really a beautiful place to visit, although the weather was very very cold, we thought it was an experience to travel during winter...
No regrets in converting our original tour package to free & easy, becos we have cover more cities & places in this way with our swiss pass. We are quite thrifty throughout the whole journey, therefore, we only spend about 4.5K for 9 nites stay in swiss which consider very cheap for 2 persons.
Just to share a bit more, we have save alot in the air fares by flying Malaysia airlines. Only cost about $859 with return(including airport tax) per person during their promotion. Only disadvantage is the need to transit in KL, not direct flight, also there could be delays taking off by 15-30 mins. Their meals & services are not bad...............
From Sing - KL by airbus takes 45 mins, transit time about 2 hours.
From KL - Zurich by Boeing 777 plane (same type of plane as Singapore airline SQ with indiviual tv screen for movies & games for your selection) takes 12 hours.
There was another promotion for travel in Europe in period of May, think only $785 (including airport tax)by malaysia airlines which can book online or thru tour agency.
ZUJISG%2C00.html,http://www.zuji.com.sg/zuji/home/0,,ZUJISG,00.html
Hi all,
I will be going to Europe for Honeymoon in May. My first stop will be Zurich,follow by Luzern & Interlaken.
Any1 have information on the hotels near Rail stations for this 3 places?
Issit advisable to go there book hotels or book b4 hand ? Which Hotel is good and near rail station? Budget not more than SGD$180 per night
I will be going to Europe for Honeymoon in May. My first stop will be Zurich,follow by Luzern & Interlaken.
Any1 have information on the hotels near Rail stations for this 3 places?
Issit advisable to go there book hotels or book b4 hand ? Which Hotel is good and near rail station? Budget not more than SGD$180 per night
Hi gals,
I am also planning to visit Switerland plus another nearby country..over say 12 days. Which agency offer a better package in terms of itinerary and pricing? First time in Europe and will not dare to go F&E but will like to extend a few days in another country (France/Germany/Italy) exploring ourselves. Which country is better? Btw, my wedding is in Oct..so is it a good time to go?
I am also planning to visit Switerland plus another nearby country..over say 12 days. Which agency offer a better package in terms of itinerary and pricing? First time in Europe and will not dare to go F&E but will like to extend a few days in another country (France/Germany/Italy) exploring ourselves. Which country is better? Btw, my wedding is in Oct..so is it a good time to go?
Germany is a nice country to extend your stay. Preferably get Free n' Easy for Switzerland so you get some nites included cos the hotel rates there will kill you. And everything else too, like food.
Oct-- good, its starting of Autumn, nice foliage.
D woof, which part of switzerland are you going? Since its a tour package, most likely its Zurich, Interlaken, Lucerne? Otherwise you can go to Zermatt where the Matterhorn is.
Oct-- good, its starting of Autumn, nice foliage.
D woof, which part of switzerland are you going? Since its a tour package, most likely its Zurich, Interlaken, Lucerne? Otherwise you can go to Zermatt where the Matterhorn is.
bamboobride
New Member
hi gals,
i be going to switzerland this april. mine is a free n easy tour. i passed my itinerary to a local tour agent so that she will help me to book the hotels at each "base" i am staying.
reason being, i dun feel safe going to the net n book a couple of different hotels using my credit card. if i am staying at one hotel, i dun mind. as i am on the move most the time, i thk i thk i will feel more assure to let the agent to book for me. of cos it will be abit more ex, but its for the peace of mind. : )
i be going to switzerland this april. mine is a free n easy tour. i passed my itinerary to a local tour agent so that she will help me to book the hotels at each "base" i am staying.
reason being, i dun feel safe going to the net n book a couple of different hotels using my credit card. if i am staying at one hotel, i dun mind. as i am on the move most the time, i thk i thk i will feel more assure to let the agent to book for me. of cos it will be abit more ex, but its for the peace of mind. : )
bamboobride
New Member
hmmm.. wondering where is our helpful germangal. need her help and advice.
yohoo????germangal..... u there???......: )
yohoo????germangal..... u there???......: )
hi all, i'm thinking of going switzerland for my honeymoon. Seems like it's an expensive place to go, and i heard that going up the mountains can cost quite a bit.
On average, how much does it cost for a 2-wk visit? Any must visit places?
Was also thinking of going to Austria and Italy since we are there. Understand that there are some travel agents that can help to arrange F&E packages, has anyone here tried them?
appreciate all your advice!
On average, how much does it cost for a 2-wk visit? Any must visit places?
Was also thinking of going to Austria and Italy since we are there. Understand that there are some travel agents that can help to arrange F&E packages, has anyone here tried them?
appreciate all your advice!
cin: which local agent u use?
My accomodation is booked thru www.hrs.de
The hotels i choose dont need credit card as a guranteed. As long i go b4 6pm.
My accomodation is booked thru www.hrs.de
The hotels i choose dont need credit card as a guranteed. As long i go b4 6pm.
germangirl
New Member
Hi all!
I just came back from a long weekend in Switzerland!
My friends wedding was beautiful, but very stressy, since she relied on me for most of the organisation.
We had snow falling each day except for the last day, which is very unusual for Geneva (Lake Geneva´s "Lake Effect" keeps the area too warm for lots of snow). It was beautiful and I will post some pics as soon as I get them developed.
Hi, cindy, I will email you tomorrow...now got to catch up on some sleep
I just came back from a long weekend in Switzerland!
My friends wedding was beautiful, but very stressy, since she relied on me for most of the organisation.
We had snow falling each day except for the last day, which is very unusual for Geneva (Lake Geneva´s "Lake Effect" keeps the area too warm for lots of snow). It was beautiful and I will post some pics as soon as I get them developed.
Hi, cindy, I will email you tomorrow...now got to catch up on some sleep
Germangirl: I have booked accomoodation for my switzerland trip in May. Can i check with u whether the location is good and easy to find fr the railway station?
In Zurich : Arlette beim Hauptbahnhof
Address : Stampfenbachstr. 26, 8001 Zurich .
In Luzern : Spatz
Address: Obergrundstr. 103, 6005 Luzern.
These two hotels i mentioned which station must i get off from? Easy to reach by walking?
I am also looking for Interlaken hotel near Interlaken Ost.
I will be spending 1-2 nights in Zurich, 2 nights in Luzern & 2 nights in Interlaken. After which i will proceed to Paris & Barcelona.
Hope to hear fr u real soon. Thanks a lot!
In Zurich : Arlette beim Hauptbahnhof
Address : Stampfenbachstr. 26, 8001 Zurich .
In Luzern : Spatz
Address: Obergrundstr. 103, 6005 Luzern.
These two hotels i mentioned which station must i get off from? Easy to reach by walking?
I am also looking for Interlaken hotel near Interlaken Ost.
I will be spending 1-2 nights in Zurich, 2 nights in Luzern & 2 nights in Interlaken. After which i will proceed to Paris & Barcelona.
Hope to hear fr u real soon. Thanks a lot!
bellebelle
New Member
i_bless_u
I stayed in Hotel Blume. It's a family run hotel cum Mexican restuarant
I stayed in Hotel Blume. It's a family run hotel cum Mexican restuarant
I am considering this itinerary by Safe2travel.
9 days winter of Switzerland package :
Highlights:
? Berne city tour
? Geneva city tour
? Lausanne - Olympic Museum
? Montreux Chateau Chillon
? Bellinzona
? Zermatt - Matterhorn
? Lugano
? Factory Outlet
? Lucerne City Tour
? Interlaken
ACCOMMODATIONS
Geneva
Zermatt
Lugano
Interlaken
Lucerne
Day 01: Singapore / Zurich
Depart on a scheduled Singapore Airlines flight to Zurich.
Day 02: Zurich / Geneva (Ch Lunch)
A drive takes us to the scenic dairy farmlands of Gruyeres before continuing to Geneva. Proceed
with the city tour, which includes the Flower Clock, Reformation Monument and United Nation Palace.
Day 03: Geneva / Lausanne / Montreux / Zermatt (Breakfast)
This morning, proceed to Lausanne for a photo stop at the Olympic Museum. In Montreux, stop
at Chateau Chillon for a picture stop before going to picturesque Zermatt for a spectacular view of the Matterhorn ? one of the most famous mountain in Switzerland (weather permitting).
Stay over night in this famous ski village.
Day 04: Zermatt / Factory outlet / Lugano (Breakfast / Local Dinner)
Travel into the Italian speaking part of Switzerland, to the garden city of Lugano.
Some free time for photo taking before leaving for shopping at a factory outlet.
The factory outlet features some famous brands like Versace, Gucci, and Bally etc.
Day 05: Lugano / Bellinzona / Interlaken (Breakfast)
Stop at Bellinzona for a photo stop of the fortress before traveling to Bern, the capital
of Switzerland. Our city tour of Bern features the Bear Pit & the Clock Tower. Stroll along
Kramgass dotted with medieval fountains and discover the many shops in this busy street.
Overnight in Interlaken.
Day 06: Interlaken (B)
Some free time for relaxing or you may like to join an optional tour up to Jungfraujoch,
Top Of Europe with a spectacular rail ride.
Day 07: Interlaken / Lucerne (Breakfast / Dinner in Hotel)
Proceed to Lucerne for a short walking tour. Visit the Lion Monument and walk over
the 14th century Chapel Bridge. Take a walk in the medieval old town of Lucerne
with its clobbered streets and frescoed walls on the buildings.
This afternoon is free for shopping.
Day 08: Zurich / Singapore (Breakfast)
Free at leisure until it is time to depart for our flight back to Singapore.
Day 09: Arrive Singapore
How do you find the itinerary?? Covers most parts of switzerland??
Germangirl, I need to check is it possible for me to join a day tour to italy? I intend to extend the trip for another 5 days to tour Italy. Any advice?
9 days winter of Switzerland package :
Highlights:
? Berne city tour
? Geneva city tour
? Lausanne - Olympic Museum
? Montreux Chateau Chillon
? Bellinzona
? Zermatt - Matterhorn
? Lugano
? Factory Outlet
? Lucerne City Tour
? Interlaken
ACCOMMODATIONS
Geneva
Zermatt
Lugano
Interlaken
Lucerne
Day 01: Singapore / Zurich
Depart on a scheduled Singapore Airlines flight to Zurich.
Day 02: Zurich / Geneva (Ch Lunch)
A drive takes us to the scenic dairy farmlands of Gruyeres before continuing to Geneva. Proceed
with the city tour, which includes the Flower Clock, Reformation Monument and United Nation Palace.
Day 03: Geneva / Lausanne / Montreux / Zermatt (Breakfast)
This morning, proceed to Lausanne for a photo stop at the Olympic Museum. In Montreux, stop
at Chateau Chillon for a picture stop before going to picturesque Zermatt for a spectacular view of the Matterhorn ? one of the most famous mountain in Switzerland (weather permitting).
Stay over night in this famous ski village.
Day 04: Zermatt / Factory outlet / Lugano (Breakfast / Local Dinner)
Travel into the Italian speaking part of Switzerland, to the garden city of Lugano.
Some free time for photo taking before leaving for shopping at a factory outlet.
The factory outlet features some famous brands like Versace, Gucci, and Bally etc.
Day 05: Lugano / Bellinzona / Interlaken (Breakfast)
Stop at Bellinzona for a photo stop of the fortress before traveling to Bern, the capital
of Switzerland. Our city tour of Bern features the Bear Pit & the Clock Tower. Stroll along
Kramgass dotted with medieval fountains and discover the many shops in this busy street.
Overnight in Interlaken.
Day 06: Interlaken (B)
Some free time for relaxing or you may like to join an optional tour up to Jungfraujoch,
Top Of Europe with a spectacular rail ride.
Day 07: Interlaken / Lucerne (Breakfast / Dinner in Hotel)
Proceed to Lucerne for a short walking tour. Visit the Lion Monument and walk over
the 14th century Chapel Bridge. Take a walk in the medieval old town of Lucerne
with its clobbered streets and frescoed walls on the buildings.
This afternoon is free for shopping.
Day 08: Zurich / Singapore (Breakfast)
Free at leisure until it is time to depart for our flight back to Singapore.
Day 09: Arrive Singapore
How do you find the itinerary?? Covers most parts of switzerland??
Germangirl, I need to check is it possible for me to join a day tour to italy? I intend to extend the trip for another 5 days to tour Italy. Any advice?
bamboobride
New Member
hi i bless u,
i booked my air tickets n accomodation through this agent, Cupid Travel from far east plaza.
how many days r u going. mine is a free n easy. i am very lucky cos one of the gal here n germangal has been very helpful to me n it makes my planning easier. : )
r u taking the promotion tics from malaysia airline?
hi germangal,
wah!! u r so sought after here now, everybody waiting for your reply.
i booked my air tickets n accomodation through this agent, Cupid Travel from far east plaza.
how many days r u going. mine is a free n easy. i am very lucky cos one of the gal here n germangal has been very helpful to me n it makes my planning easier. : )
r u taking the promotion tics from malaysia airline?
hi germangal,
wah!! u r so sought after here now, everybody waiting for your reply.
cin: I am planning F&E for 16 days from
19/20 May ~ 3 June
Swiss,Paris,Barcelona & Madrid. I am taking TG. I shall ask Cupid Travel abt it.
I planning to stay :
Zurich 1/2 nights
Luzern 2 nights
Interlaken 2 nights
Paris 2 nights
Barcelona 4 nightw
Madrid 1 nights
And fly back fr Madrid to Sin.
Germangirl: I waiting for ur replies to my above questions...
19/20 May ~ 3 June
Swiss,Paris,Barcelona & Madrid. I am taking TG. I shall ask Cupid Travel abt it.
I planning to stay :
Zurich 1/2 nights
Luzern 2 nights
Interlaken 2 nights
Paris 2 nights
Barcelona 4 nightw
Madrid 1 nights
And fly back fr Madrid to Sin.
Germangirl: I waiting for ur replies to my above questions...
germangirl
New Member
Hi i bless u,
I found Stampfenbachstr. in Zürich, which is really centrally located, just around the corner from the train station, which they should be, because "Hauptbahnhof" means main train station, so they shouldn´t be cheating and be located on the far end of the street.
I couldn´t find the hotel Olympia, but since the postal code is very different from hotel Arlette, it should be on the outskirts of Zürich...
If Zürich Kloten is mentioned, then it´s always near the airport (the airport´s name is Kloten).
A good resource for locating hotels is www.myswitzerland.com "destinations and regions" with maps of most places. They also got lists of hotels everywhere in all price categories.
They also have "affordable swiss hotels" prices from 50 swiss francs per person sharing a double room. Mostly typical family run guesthouses with 5 to 20 rooms as far as I could see, many of them in very nice typical buildings, some even historic.
Hotel Spatz seems to be rather far from the train station, the map was kinda hard to navigate.
I looked up 3-star hotels on www.luzern.ch
The only hotel I found near the station (2 min) was :
Hotel Waldstätterhof
Zentralstr. 4
6003 Luzern
It can be booked online via that web page.
In the 3rd week of may, it should be mostly mild, even sunny or warm in some places. On top of a high mountain you would still need something like a T-shirt, a light sweater and a light jacket on top of it, but I remember 3rd week of may as T-shirt, skirt and sandals, but can get chilly so a light sweater should definetly go into your luggage.
Hope I found all your questions, if I missed any, please let me know...
I found Stampfenbachstr. in Zürich, which is really centrally located, just around the corner from the train station, which they should be, because "Hauptbahnhof" means main train station, so they shouldn´t be cheating and be located on the far end of the street.
I couldn´t find the hotel Olympia, but since the postal code is very different from hotel Arlette, it should be on the outskirts of Zürich...
If Zürich Kloten is mentioned, then it´s always near the airport (the airport´s name is Kloten).
A good resource for locating hotels is www.myswitzerland.com "destinations and regions" with maps of most places. They also got lists of hotels everywhere in all price categories.
They also have "affordable swiss hotels" prices from 50 swiss francs per person sharing a double room. Mostly typical family run guesthouses with 5 to 20 rooms as far as I could see, many of them in very nice typical buildings, some even historic.
Hotel Spatz seems to be rather far from the train station, the map was kinda hard to navigate.
I looked up 3-star hotels on www.luzern.ch
The only hotel I found near the station (2 min) was :
Hotel Waldstätterhof
Zentralstr. 4
6003 Luzern
It can be booked online via that web page.
In the 3rd week of may, it should be mostly mild, even sunny or warm in some places. On top of a high mountain you would still need something like a T-shirt, a light sweater and a light jacket on top of it, but I remember 3rd week of may as T-shirt, skirt and sandals, but can get chilly so a light sweater should definetly go into your luggage.
Hope I found all your questions, if I missed any, please let me know...
germangirl
New Member
Hi vivian,
I have absolutely no complaints about swiss nightlife. As far as the small towns and bigger towns are concerned at least. In Geneva there are night clubs for every taste of music, I even went to an ethiopian club with one of my colleagues... The rest is mostly Salsa, R&B or mixed music.
Restaurants and Bars are always there, and if you go in late spring, summer or early autumn, you will have people sitting in the street cafes even at night.
Basel, Bern, Zürich, Luzern, Fribourg, Neuchatel, Lausanne, Montreux, Geneva, do have a night life AT LEAST in the city center/old town, just ask your receptionist/concierge.
I have absolutely no complaints about swiss nightlife. As far as the small towns and bigger towns are concerned at least. In Geneva there are night clubs for every taste of music, I even went to an ethiopian club with one of my colleagues... The rest is mostly Salsa, R&B or mixed music.
Restaurants and Bars are always there, and if you go in late spring, summer or early autumn, you will have people sitting in the street cafes even at night.
Basel, Bern, Zürich, Luzern, Fribourg, Neuchatel, Lausanne, Montreux, Geneva, do have a night life AT LEAST in the city center/old town, just ask your receptionist/concierge.
germangirl
New Member
Hi little ger,
day tours to italy, I think I remember bus tours going from Geneva, it´s a pity I didn´t know about your question earlier, I would have inquired there.
Basically you can create your own day trip if you are fairly close to the italian border. Your last day is in Zürich, so to reach Italy you will have to travel through the whole of Switzerland to get to Italy...
Otherwise your itinerary seems quite nice, although I always think these packaged tours put too much in one day... (Just to think of not going inside chillon castle, but only to take pics from outside seems soooo sad to me...)
day tours to italy, I think I remember bus tours going from Geneva, it´s a pity I didn´t know about your question earlier, I would have inquired there.
Basically you can create your own day trip if you are fairly close to the italian border. Your last day is in Zürich, so to reach Italy you will have to travel through the whole of Switzerland to get to Italy...
Otherwise your itinerary seems quite nice, although I always think these packaged tours put too much in one day... (Just to think of not going inside chillon castle, but only to take pics from outside seems soooo sad to me...)
Germangirl: Thanks for your kind assistance! Ur info is very accurate!
Hotel Waldstätterhof is indeed v.near the station but way out of my budget CHF180 (best price i could find) My budget is CHF120-130 (Per room per night for a double)
How about Drei Konige? Address is at
Bruchstr. 35, 6003 Luzern
Or do u have other recommended hotels near station in Luzern?
How about interlaken? Blushblush recommend Hotel Blume. It is at Interlaken west. Is it a good location? How about near Interlaken Ost? Got any recommendations?
I went to myswitzerland.com but i cant find a good and cheap hotel.
I'm sorry i trouble u alot
Thanks a million!
Hotel Waldstätterhof is indeed v.near the station but way out of my budget CHF180 (best price i could find) My budget is CHF120-130 (Per room per night for a double)
How about Drei Konige? Address is at
Bruchstr. 35, 6003 Luzern
Or do u have other recommended hotels near station in Luzern?
How about interlaken? Blushblush recommend Hotel Blume. It is at Interlaken west. Is it a good location? How about near Interlaken Ost? Got any recommendations?
I went to myswitzerland.com but i cant find a good and cheap hotel.
I'm sorry i trouble u alot
Thanks a million!
