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The Swiss Alps
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Fly into: Zurich
Fly out of: Geneva
Total Duration: 10 days
This itinerary will take you to great heights. From Mount Pilatus near Luzern to the Matterhorn, the Grindelwald, Mürren and Mont Blanc, this trip aims to be tip-top. Don't be afraid to slow down and enjoy the scenery as you travel from point to point, especially when moving from Lauterbrunnen to Zermatt and between Lausanne and Geneva.
- Natural Beauty
- History
- Museums
This Trip's Top Experiences:
Days 1-2
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1 Luzern
Lovely on the Lake
- Luzern is the home of the wooden Chapel Bridge, Europe's oldest
- The Baroque Jesuit Church also has two onion dome towers from 1893
- Mount Pilatus is a beautiful hike just outside the city
Days 3-6
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2 Lauterbrunnen and Environs
Many, Many Mountains
- Trek from Interlaken to St. Beatus-Höhlen's natural caverns and hillside pavilion
- See the view from Mürren, a village that's 5,413 feet up
- Explore the Grindelwald glacier and the Jungfrau
Days 7-8
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3 Zermatt and the Matterhorn
Home of the Matterhorn
- You'll find the famed Matterhorn here, one of the wonders of the Western world
- Explore the town of Zermatt, the world's most famous car-free village
- Visit St. Peter's Church, established by Anglicans to tend to Brits consumed with the desire to climb the peak here.
Days 9-10
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4 Geneva
Switzerland's Lakeside Metropolis
- Learn about the history and influence of the Protestant Reformation
- Europe's tallest fountain is right here
- Walk in the parkland along Geneva's right bank or take a lake cruise for a prime view of Mont Blanc
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