Zurich is one of the most elegant cities in the world. Its old quays, promenades and rows of elegantly appointed shops have earned it the reputation of being a tourists' paradise. The Bahnhofstrasse has been called the most beautiful shopping street in the world, while the Old Town of Zurich has mansions and plazas as old as 700 years.
Zurich and its beautiful surroundings are best explored by the tour packages offered by Switzerland Flexi Tours. Your itinerary includes a cable car ride to the Felsenegg, 800 meters above sea level, the breathtakingly beautiful Mount Titlis and a tour to the "Heidiland", named after the much loved character created by Joanna Spyri.
Dates: November 26, 2005 until March 31, 2006. Daily
Destinations: Felsenegg, Zurich
Time: 1:00 pm
Duration: 3 ½ hours
In the first half of your daylong trip, you will be taken to the popular tourist attractions of Zurich, its quays, quaint old streets and shops. Then you will be taken atop the Felsenegg on a cable car ride, and the view from the car is simply marvelous. Don't forget to visit the old stained glass windows of the chapel on the Felsenegg.
Dates: November 29, 2005 until March 31, 2006 Daily.
Destinations: Mount Titlis
Time: 9:30am
Duration: 9 hours
Switzerland Flexi Tours also takes you to a 9-hour journey, starting at 9:30 a.m., to the beautiful Mount Titlis. As you journey to the summit on a cable car, you will be able to see a panoramic view of the surrounding mountain ranges and the city of Zurich far below. After a 10,000 feet ascent by cable car, you will be taken to the Engelberg resort near the summit of Mount Titlis.
Dates: Daily
Destinations: Lichenstein, Swiss Alps
Time:11:00am
Duration: 7 ½ hours
A daily trip is arranged to the beautiful Swiss countryside popularized by Joanna Spyri through her much loved children's novel "Heidi". Watch the snow on the beautiful Alps, run with mountain goats led by goatherds reminiscent of the mischievous Peter, Heidi's friend and companion. Watch the sunset on the cragged Alpine Peaks, the last red rays falling on the clear lakes. The trip includes a visit to Liechenstein through a scenic route covering lakes, pastures and mountain pathways.
Duration: 3 1/4 hours
Commences: Zurich, Switzerland
Dates: Daily
Time: 11:00am
On the Cityrama Tour, you will be around Zurich, as you explore its museums and mansions for almost 4 hours. The elegant shops lining the quaint old streets have earned Zurich the reputation of having the world's most beautiful shopping districts. Later, you will be taken to the Alps through a route passing through a castle ground, a deer sanctuary and beautiful rose gardens.
Dates:
January 01 to March 31 : Friday, Saturday, Sunday
April 23 to November 13 : Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
November 18, 2005 to March 31, 2006 : Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Destination : Eiger Jungfrau, Kleine Scheidegg
Time : 8.30am (April 23 to November 13) or 9.00 am (November 18 to March 31)
Duration : 11 hours
Mountain enthusiasts can avail the Eiger- Jungfrau Glacier Panorama tour, organized for three days a week throughout the year. You will be taken to Kleine Scheidegg glacier, situated at a height of 6762 feet in the Alps. Kleine Scheidegg is the site of the Lauberhorn World Ski Race, so if you are adventurous enough, you can avail the existent infrastructure for dog sled rides and tobogganing.
Dates:
April 23 to November 13 : Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
November 18, 2005 to March 31, 2006 : Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Destination : Interlaken, Grindelwald resort
Time : 8.30am (April 23 to November 13) or 9.00 am (November 18 to March 31)
Duration : 11 1/2 hours
Visit the Interlaken through magnificent mountain routes and fresh Alpine pastures. Later, you will be taken on a visit to the beautiful Grindelwald resort. Don't forget to take your cameras and camcorders along, because this once in lifetime experience is worth preserving forever on film.
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