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Description
Jewels of the Alps (2 days / 1 night)
Day 1: Grindelwald/Interlaken
Embark on a scenic coach journey through splendid countryside to one of Switzerland's most attractive alpine regions, the idyllic Bernese Oberland. Select between an overnight stay in Interlaken (option 1) or Grindelwald (option 2):
Option 1: Interlaken
Enjoy the afternoon at leisure exploring Interlaken, the adventure capital of Europe! Browse local stores for classic souvenirs or take the funicular (optional) up to Interlaken’s local mountain Harder Kulm for splendid views over the two lakes and the surrounding peaks. Keen on an action-packed adventure? Choose from a wide range of optional activities like paragliding, canyoning, rafting or a JetBoat ride on the turquoise waters of Lake Brienz!
Option 2: Grindelwald
Enjoy the afternoon at leisure exploring Grindelwald, the glacier village below the Eiger North Face! Take the cable car (optional) to Mt First and venture on the 40-meter long Cliff Walk by Tissot or hike one of the well-prepared trails and enjoy stunning views of the world-famous triple peaks Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
In the evening, you can choose from various restaurants with cuisine ranging from trendy to authentic local. Enjoy some folk music at a bar or ski lodge and turn night into day before enjoying a good night’s sleep.
Day 2: Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe
Enjoy a rich buffet breakfast at your hotel, meet your guide at the designated meeting point and store your luggage in the bus. Board the Eiger Express cable car at Grindelwald Terminal for a breathtaking journey below the Eiger North Face. Change for a ride with the cogwheel railway through the tunnel to the summit of Jungfraujoch and immerse yourself in a fascinating alpine world of eternal snow and ice. Enjoy time at leisure to discover the summit attractions individually. Embark on the Alpine Sensation discovery tour and visit the Sphinx Observation Terrace for the most breathtaking panoramic view of the snow-capped peaks, the neighboring countries, and the Aletsch Glacier. Explore the Ice Palace tunnels in the heart of the glacier and take a souvenir photo with the famous Swiss flag on the Plateau before recovering your strength at one of the available restaurants. Stop by the famous Lindt Swiss Chocolate Heaven for a sweet finish and start your descent by cogwheel train via Kleine Scheidegg, the car-free holiday destination of Wengen and the famous Lauterbrunnen valley, where your coach awaits you for the return journey.
What's Included
Overnight stay in a 3* hotel in Interlaken/Grindelwald with breakfast
Eiger Express cable car, cogwheel train, public bus as per description
Preferred boarding and guaranteed seat reservation at the train/cable car
Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe with Alpine Sensation, Sphinx Observation Deck, Plateau, Ice Palace (weather permitting)
Partly guided tour by professional multilingual guide as per description
Transportation in comfortable coach with AC as per description
Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
What's Excluded
Additional Meals
Beverages
Personal expenses
Optional activities