Swiss Alps Switzerland Highlight
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Jungfrau Mountain, Lauterbrunnen
by – loulou, Tour Manager, Europe Jungfrau mountain is one of the highest peaks in Switzerland. We take the steepest cable car cog railway (a special invention by the Swiss specifically for high altitude train journeys just like this one) to the top of the peak; and it is like walking into heaven. Up there is another world, crisp white snow and stunning 36... more »
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Mt Titlis, Engelberg
Written by: Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Photo credit: “Titlis Rotair – Mt. Titlis, Switzerland”, Marlo Heresco, A Travel Artist Read more at Suite101: Swiss Skiing, Mt. Titlis Switzerland Mt Titlis is one of the most famous mountains in Switzerland and is offered as an optional excursion on some tours staying in Engelberg. Titlis’ claim to fame is that it... more »
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Mt Pilatus
Mt Pilatus is one of the Mountains that surrounds the Swiss town of Lucerne and the summit is home to the highest hotels in Europe. Affording spectacular views of the surrounding Alps and the towns below the hotels are often used by many tours staying two nights in Switzerland a trip up the mountain is optional or included excursion to many tours spending at least one night in Lucerne.
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Included in the Price of the following tours
- The Expedition 21 Days
- The Little Hopper 10 Days
- Ultimate European plus Greek Islands 47 Days
- Ultimate European plus Greek Islands 47 Days
- GAP European Contrasts 29 Days
- European Experience 22 Days
- The Expedition 21 Days
- European Escapade 27 Days
- European Horizon 12 Days
- European Horizon 12 Days
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Recent Tips
My advice would be to do as many excursions as you can. They are a great way to get to know your group, and they are always good fun.
The lodge that was stayed in was beyond my expectations! Beautiful! Make sure you check out the lodge's hot tub (breathtaking view) and the ice bar!
I travelled on the European Contrasts tour in May 2006 with my boyfriend. We had 5 couples on our tour. We all had a great time and did not have any hassles being that we were couples.
