2024 Switzerland & Lake Como Group Tour
Date: September 4 - September 13, 2024
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Swiss chocolate or cheese? Train hopping through vineyards or thoughtful reflections at a thermal spa? Wine a little or a lot?! The sky’s the limit in Switzerland! Mountains of possibilities await you thanks to complimentary YourChoice Excursions on this 8-day vacation from Zurich to Lugano. A Swiss adventure that is so cool, it “Bernes!”
Why This Trip is Head and Yodels Above the Rest:
• An elevated Alpine adventure where mountains soar and wines pour.
• An inspired itinerary that delivers postcard-perfect scenery, must-see sights, and lesser-known delights.
• Included YourChoice Excursions in Geneva and Lugano.
• What’s the Matterhorn? Not a thing!
Dates & Prices
Depart: September 4, 2024. Flight from Green Bay, WI to Zurich, Switzerland.
Pre-Night in Zurich: September 5, 2024.
Group Tour: Friday, September 6 - Friday, September 13, 2024.
Return: September 13, 2024. Flight home from Milan, Italy to Green Bay
Price for Double Occupancy:
- Price is $5115 per person
- Deposit of $750 per person is due at booking.
- Final payments will be due June 12, 2024.
- There is an additional $60 processing fee per person if a credit card is used for payment. No fee if payment is made with a personal or cashier's check. Cash is not accepted.
Single Supplement is an additional $700, and space is very limited.
**Price includes: Economy airfare from Green Bay to Zurich, economy airfare from Milan to Green Bay, one pre-night in Zurich before your tour, land tour and lodging, roundtrip airport transfers, complimentary “Your Choice Excursions” in Geneva and Lugano, and travel protection. Also includes 7 breakfasts and 2 dinners per person.
**Not included in the tour price: Excursions and activities outside of the tour itinerary, airline baggage fees, passport fees, meals not included in the itinerary, all items of a personal nature such as laundry, cleaning, telephone, internet, or fax expenses, and beverages.
Airfare Information
Tour Map
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Tour Sights
Meals
Includes 7 breakfasts, 2 dinners per person.
Itinerary
PRE-NIGHT - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 - ARRIVE IN ZURICH
Airport transfer from Zurich Airport to your hotel. Explore Zurich this afternoon and evening at your leisure.
Lodging provided at the Courtyard By Marriott Zurich North
DAY 1 - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 - ZURICH
Free time this morning and afternoon. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Lodging provided at the Courtyard By Marriott Zurich North
DinnerDAY 2 - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 - ZURICH–EXCURSION TO RHINE FALLS
- ZURICH Orientation walk of the Old Town includes sights of the Fraumünsterkirche.
- RHINE FALLS Take pictures of the waterfalls.
Lodging provided at the Courtyard By Marriott Zurich North
BreakfastDAY 3 - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 - ZURICH–BERNE–CHILLON CASTLE–LAKE GENEVA
- BERNE Guided walking tour of UNESCO World Heritage Site Old Town Berne. This includes a stop at Bear Park and a panoramic view of the city from Rose Garden.
- CHILLON Guided visit of the castle.
Lodging provided at Moevenpick Hotel Lausanne
Breakfast
DAY 4 - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 - LAKE GENEVA
Lodging provided at Moevenpick Hotel Lausanne BreakfastDAY 5 - TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 10 - LAKE GENEVA–LUGANO
LAKE GENEVA
Take a gondola ride to the pinnacle of glacial terrain at Glacier 3000 for soaring sights high above Lake Geneva. Explore the spectacular scenery and endless skies with a walk on the glacier or spend time at the fun park during your visit.
Lodging provided at De La Paix BreakfastDAY 6 - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 - LUGANO
YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:
Lodging provided at De La Paix BreakfastDAY 7 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 - LUGANO – EXCURSION ON LAKE COMO
Drive to Lake Como. Embark on a boat cruise to take in the sights around Como's dazzling lake all the way to Bellagio. Marvel at matchless views of the Italian Alps as you float past forested hills, charming lakeside villages, peaceful bays, exotic gardens, and the elegant villas of the glitterati. Next continue on to the town of Como for some free time.
This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant
Lodging provided at De La Paix Breakfast DinnerDAY 8 - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 - LUGANO
- Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
- Transfer to the Milan Airport for your flight home.
Breakfast
Sunset Family Travel Group Tour Leader
Sunset Family Travel is so excited to announce we have a new Group Tour Leader, Kristine Schuetze! She will be accompanying you on your tour from the beginning of your flight until your return home but will be getting you excited for your trip long before you depart! Read more about Kristine and her love of travel!
Kristine Schuetze
"I fell in love with travel at a young age, making the journey from Door Country to Arizona every winter to visit relatives. In high school, I enrolled in French class knowing it was the year the class would take a trip to France, and I fell in love with Paris immediately! Once I was in charge of my own travel itinerary, planning every piece of a trip to a new destination became a passion. Upon meeting my husband, I added the words, "…and I promise to take a minimum of two vacations a year" to our wedding vows!
I have visited most of the U.S. and a few favorite destinations of mine are Alaska & Northern California. My most memorable destinations I have traveled to are Iceland, Switzerland, and Mallorca, Spain. While my "bucket list" keeps growing, it is currently topped by Amsterdam, Portugal, Italy, Greece, and the Galapagos Islands.
I have spent the past 25+ years working at non-profit organizations and am currently the Development Manager for the NEW Zoological Society in Green Bay. I am excited to join Sunset Family Travel and escort group tours all over the world!"
GLOBUS Tour Director
TUNDE DALOS
Escorting tours for more than 20 years
Many people have ancestors from Central Europe. Maybe you do as well! Come discover this unique part of the world. I love showing travelers the spirit of these countries through history, culture, and lifestyle. Born in Hungary, I know this region well, and am sure you'll enjoy each moment. You'll return home with the greatest memories and a little piece of my heart! Don't call it a dream, call it a plan!
Accommodations
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Hotel as shown or similar
Max Bill-Platz 19 Zurich
Courtyard By Marriott Zurich North
FIRST-CLASS
Free Wifi
Situated in the business district of Oerlikon, this modern hotel is just a short walk from Zurich Oerlikon Station from which downtown Zurich can easily be reached by direct train in just under 10 minutes. Combining innovative design and a fresh, contemporary style, the 152 spacious guestrooms feature plush bedding and black-out curtains to ensure a great night's sleep. All air-conditioned rooms include a lounge chair, in-room safe, mini-refrigerator, and coffee/tea-making facilities. The inviting 'Kitchen & Bar at Courtyard' restaurant offers a seasonal all-day food and beverage service, and there is a 24/7 Grab n' go Market in the lobby for snacks and drinks. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property and the fitness area is available to hotel guests 24/7.
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4 Avenue de Rhodanie Ouchy Lausanne
Moevenpick Hotel Lausanne
SUPERIOR FIRST-CLASS
Free Wifi
Nestled on the shores of Lake Geneva, Mövenpick Hotel Lausanne offers stunning views over the French Alps. Its two restaurants offer a wide choice of culinary experiences, based on local products and seasonal ingredients. The bar is the perfect meeting place for a sundowner or nightcap. The fitness centre and sauna are perfect for some relaxation. All 337 guestrooms are fully air- conditionned and complimentary high speed WiFi internet access is available throughout the hotel.
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Via Cattori, 18 Lugano-Paradiso Switzerland
De La Paix
FIRST-CLASS
Free Wifi
Pleasant Hotel situated within 2 minutes' walk of the lake, a 15-minute walk from town center.