PGS with Grand Swiss and Alps Tour (All Tours and Train Included) - ZRH-GVA

Tour details
                                      Pegasus Airlines with
                                 Grand Switzerland and Alps Tour
                                           "Dream Journey in the Alps"
 
Zurich - Rhine Falls - Rhein Waterfall – Liechtenstein – Heididorf - Lucerne - Switzerland Alps Train Journey  – Interlaken – Lauterbrunnen - Bern – Lausanne – Vevey – Montreux – Geneva – Annemasse- Annecy
 
 
Tour Departure Dates
March 18 / April 22 / May 27 / July 15 / August 19 / November 11
 
 
Day 1: Istanbul – Zurich
Meet in front of Pegasus Counter at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Departure Terminal. After ticketing, baggage, and passport procedures, departure on Pegasus Airlines flight PC947 at 08:30 to Zurich. Arrival at 10:35 in Zurich. After customs, baggage, and passport procedures, we transfer from the airport upon arrival.Zurich City Tour. During our Zurich tour, we will see Bahnhofstrasse, which is 1.4 kilometers long and filled with world-famous fashion and watch brand stores, the impressive twin towers of Grossmünster, the 19th-century stained glass windows of Fraumünster, the Zurich Lake which is the fifth-largest in Switzerland, bounded by the city, the Limmat River flowing through the city, and the bridges connecting two banks, as well as the Church of St. Peters with the largest clock face in Europe. At the end of the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Lunch: Will be at a designated place chosen by the guide, free time, and will be extra.
Dinner: Will be at a designated place chosen by the guide, free time, and will be extra.
Accommodation :
BB Rumlang Hotel etc.
Route: Zurich
 
Day 2: Zurich - Rhine Waterfall - Rhein Waterfall – Liechtenstein – Heididorf – Zurich
After breakfast at the hotel, our first stop is the Rhine Waterfall, which draws millions of tourists every year to see the rushing waters of the Rhine River, which is 150 meters wide and 23 meters deep, and is Europe's largest waterfall. After completing the waterfall visit, our next stop is the medieval town of Stein am Rhein, one of Switzerland’s most beautiful towns with well-preserved facades, protruding windows, frescoed wooden houses, and traffic-free ancient streets, dating back to the Middle Ages. Then, we head toward Liechtenstein. After a short tour of this fairy-tale small country governed by a princedom, located at the foot of the Alps and one of the smallest countries by area in Europe, we proceed to Heididorf (Heidi’s Village). Heidi's Village, which left a smiling memory in all of us from childhood and is lived by our heroine Heidi with her grandfather and close friend Peter among the Alps, with endless mountains, green meadows, and a concept matching the cartoon and movie, awaits us. After the Heididorf visit, we transfer to our hotel for overnight stay. Night at the hotel.
Breakfast; Included at the hotel, and included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Will be at a designated place chosen by the guide, free time, and will be extra.
Dinner: Will be at a designated place chosen by the guide, free time, and will be extra.
Accommodation :
BB Rumlang Hotel etc.
Route: Zurich- Rhine Waterfall 45 km, Rhine Waterfall – Liechtenstein 149 km, Heididorf – Zurich 103 km
Day 3: Zurich – Lucerne - Swiss Alps Train – Interlaken – Lauterbrunnen – Zurich
After breakfast at the hotel, are we ready for a day that seems like it’s straight out of fairy tales? We leave our hotel for one of the most beautiful and enjoyable days, where we will capture the most beautiful views of the trip in our memories. We are moving to Lucerne, which is described by the famous poet Alexandre Dumas as "Switzerland is an oyster, and Lucerne its pearl". We will visit the Lion Monument (Löwendenkmal), built in memory of 800 Swiss soldiers who sacrificed their lives protecting King Louis XVI and his family during the French Revolution, the Chapel Bridge with swans floating on the lake, which contains nearly 100 triangular paintings under the ceiling and an octagonal water tower. After a walk and free time by the lake shore, we proceed to our Swiss Mountain Train station. After departing from Lucerne, we travel by Swiss train to Interlaken, where we will see a pastoral scene reminiscent of a painting, with nature as the main character, and feel like we are in a dream. Then, we visit Lauterbrunnen, one of Switzerland's most beautiful towns, with 72 waterfalls cascading from the Alps. We complete our tour and return to our hotel for the night. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast; Included at the hotel, and included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Will be at a designated place chosen by the guide, free time, and will be extra.
Dinner: Will be at a designated place chosen by the guide, free time, and will be extra.
Accommodation :
BB Rumlang Hotel etc.
Route: Zürich- Lucerne 52 km, Lucerne-Interlaken 78 km, Interlaken- Lauterbrunnen 12 km, Lauterbrunnen-Zurich 129 km
 
 
Day 4: Zurich – Bern – Lausanne – Vevey – Montreux – Geneva – Annemasse
After breakfast at the hotel, we head to the medieval city of Bern which contains a magical atmosphere. It is surrounded on three sides by the Aare River, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and contains many historical buildings. We visit the Bern Cathedral with its 100-meter tower, the Bern Clock Tower which has been a symbol for 800 years, the Kafigturm, a prison tower built in 1246, and the Rosengarten (Rose Garden), where you can see 220 different rose varieties and enjoy panoramic views of the old city. Then, we visit Lausanne, the city where the Treaty of Lausanne was signed, which laid the legal foundation for the Republic of Turkey after its War of Independence. We explore the Beau Rivage Hotel, the Olympic Museum, the Ouchy Harbor area, and see the Charlie Chaplin monument, bronze sculptures of a fork and a seahorse in the lake, and the Flower Clock made of over 6,500 flowers. Afterward, we proceed to Montreux located in the Vaud region of Switzerland, with its vineyards, lake, and mountain views. After a short break in Montreux, we continue to Geneva, one of the world's prominent cities, where we will see Lake Geneva, Mont Blanc Quay, Rousseau Island, the Jet d'Eau Fountain which can reach 140 meters in height, the English Gardens, and the Flower Clock. In the city square, we will also see the United Nations building with a broken chair symbolizing the victims of landmines. We return to our hotel for the night. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast; Included at the hotel, and included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Will be at a designated place chosen by the guide, free time, and will be extra.
Dinner: Will be at a designated place chosen by the guide, free time, and will be extra.
Accommodation : BB Annemasse Hotel etc.
Route: Zürich- Bern 125 km, Bern-Lausanne 109 km, Lausanne-Vevey 18 km, Vevey-Montreux 7 km, Montreux-Geneva 105 km
 
Day 5: Annemasse – Annecy – Geneva – Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, our trip continues to the charming Annecy, known as the "Venice of France," which is famous for its canals and the Thiou River. Situated at the bottom of the Alps, Annecy's lakefront atmosphere is captivating. We will visit significant landmarks such as the 17th-century Château d’Annecy (Annecy Castle), the historic St. Maurice Church, and the picturesque Palais de l’Isle in the middle of the canal, restored in 1947, and renowned for its unique location. Enjoy free time around Lake Annecy, France’s third-largest lake. After the tour, we transfer to the airport as scheduled by the guide. After ticketing, baggage, and passport procedures, departure on Pegasus Airlines flight PC956 at 17:20 to Istanbul. Arrival in Istanbul at 21:25. See you on your next trip…
Breakfast; Included at the hotel, and included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Will be at a designated place chosen by the guide, free time, and will be extra.
Route: Annemasse-Annecy 43 km, Annecy-Geneva 41 km
 
 
The Swiss Mountain Train, City Accommodation Taxes, Swiss Region Taxes per person: 100 EUR
Our guests agree in advance to pay the amount specified in the tour program for region, city, museum & site entrance fees, audio system headsets if applicable, and other expenses related to participating in the organized tours listed in the program, without interrupting the program. The guest has been fully and adequately informed about this.
What's included
* Flights with Pegasus Airlines from Istanbul – Zurich, Geneva – Istanbul
* Local transportation services
* Professional Turkish-speaking guide service
* Accommodation in 3 or 4-star hotels with 3 nights in Zurich, 1 night in Annemasse, total 4 nights with breakfast included
* Customs taxes
* Panorama city tours specified in the program
* Airport taxes and service fees
* Zurich Tour
* Rhine Falls Tour
* Liechtenstein Tour
* Heidi Village Tour
* Swiss Mountain Train
* Lucerne Tour
* Interlaken Tour
* Lauterbrunnen Tour
* Bern Tour
* Lausanne, Vevey, Montreux Tour
* Geneva Tour
* Annecy Tour
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All highway checkpoint and parking fees
* Mandatory local guide services in some cities
Not included
* Entrance fees for museums and archaeological sites. * City taxes * Tours organized by guides * All personal expenses * Lunch and Dinner * All other trips and tours not specified in the program. * Driver service fee (Per person 10 EUR) * Exit fee for abroad * International travel health insurance
Need to Know
- During the tour, it is recommended to use a credit card for shopping and expenses in all participating countries. Each country has its own currency, and the most common and secure payment method is a bank card or credit card. If we have Euros, currency exchange will only be possible at available exchange points where applicable. - Comfortable walking shoes or sports shoes should be preferred during the trip. It is advisable to carry a cardigan or similar clothing for the evening. - Our tours implement a rotation (seat change) system in daily seat planning, and fixed seats or front seats are not guaranteed. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide. - When entering Turkey from abroad, there is a minimum stay requirement of 3 days to bring in items (such as alcohol, cigarettes, etc.). - When entering Turkey from abroad, the duty-free shopping limits are: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic beverages: 1 liter (excluding spirits with more than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Alcoholic beverages: 2 liters (spirits with less than 22% alcohol, including wine and champagne), Perfume: 600 ml, Makeup or Skin Care Products: 5 pieces, Chocolate and Candies: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg. - Due to weather and road conditions, guides may make changes to the program while still showing all designated locations during the trip. - Guests who have booked the tour have a free cancellation right up to 30 days before the departure. If canceled within 30 days of the tour date, a 30% fee applies; if canceled within 20 days or less, 100% fee applies. Cancellations with supporting documents such as medical reports or work permits from Turkish authorities, or cancellations of hotel reservations and services outside Turkey, are not accepted. - Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the final cancellation notice will be sent 20 days before the trip. Canceled tours due to insufficient participation will be communicated by ViyaTravel. - In cases where only category information is provided without specific hotel names, or for multiple options for the same destination, hotels will be announced by ViyaTravel two days before the departure. - During fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be located farther than the specified distances. In such cases, ViyaTravel will inform about this at least 15 days before departure. - Triple rooms are subject to hotel availability; in such rooms, the third bed is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed plus 1 additional bed, which may be fold-away or coach beds. Participants accepting this are considered to agree to potential crowding and bed types in such arrangements. Child discounts are valid for children sharing a room with two adults within the specified age group. - The services included in the tour program, such as breakfasts at the hotel, are generally served as a continental breakfast with limited options like butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated for groups according to the country’s breakfast culture. - Panoramic city tours included in the package are short (maximum 2-3 hours), intended for general orientation of cities, conducted from the vehicle with guide narration, excluding museum and site entrance fees. If some tours cannot be conducted due to closed roads, restrictions, or weather conditions, ViyaTravel is not responsible. Some tours may be substituted with public transport or pedestrian routes where necessary. - Waiting times at customs during travel by land may exceed standards; ViyaTravel is not responsible for delays caused by such waiting times. - Extra tours, arranged by local partners called ViyaTravel, require at least 20 participants. If the minimum is not met, tours may not be organized, and prices or content may vary depending on the number of participants and available vehicles. Dates and times may change depending on opening hours of visited sites and weather conditions. - Participation in extra tours is optional; those who choose not to join will wait at a suitable rest area along the route. Those not participating will be dropped off at a designated point and picked up after the tour. - For air tour participants, check-in and boarding procedures are personal and must be completed by the guests at the airport airline counters or online before departure. - ViyaTravel is not responsible for individuals who do not check-in or complete boarding procedures on time or do not travel on the booked flight. Those who miss the flight will need to bear all costs for new tickets and transfers. - ViyaTravel acts as an intermediary between travelers and airlines, subject to the 1955 Hague Protocol. Flight delays and schedule changes can occur for scheduled and charter flights; ViyaTravel will inform passengers as soon as possible. Passengers accept the risk of time changes when purchasing the tour. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport tax or service fees. - The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified based on the number of participants: Buses (used for 25-46 people): Mercedes Travego/Tourismo, NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner, Temsa Safir/Maraton, Man Fortuna. Midibuses (used for 17-24 people): Isuzu Turkuaz, Otokar Mega. Minibuses (for up to 16 people): VW Volt, Mercedes Sprinter. All guests are deemed to have accepted these conditions when purchasing the tour.