Mount Säntis & Chocolate Factory
Best of Switzerland Tours
Zurich
Switzerland
Thu, 8th January 2009 - Tue, 31st March 2009
Unforgettable excursion to the beautiful, still Heidi-like region of Eastern Switzerland.
You will first visit the Chocolate Factory MAESTRANI where you will be introduced to the secrets and art of chocolate making and even get to try and buy it (top savings!).
The journey continues to Schwägalp (4500 ft/1352 m). The modern cable car takes you (only 10 minutes ride) to the peak of the highest mountain of Eastern Switzerland, Mt. Säntis (8332 ft/2502 m) with a weather station on the summit. Enjoy the view over the Alpine peaks of six nations (Switzerland, Germany, Austria, the Principality of Liechtenstein, Italy and France).
Enjoy a coach drive through the famous region of Appenzellerland. Stop in the picturesque small town of Appenzell, where you can admire the beautiful architecture with painted facades. The pedestrian precinct invites you for strolling and shopping (moderate prices). Optional visit of the local museum, to learn more about traditions and way of life in this special part of Switzerland. Would you like to enjoy some typical cuisine of this area? You can also choose to visit one of the Appenzeller Guest Houses with local specialties (optional and additional cost).
Return to Zürich by coach via the mountain passes Wasserfluh and Ricken.
Tour Info
Tour Departs:Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday @ 10:30am
Child Ages:6 - 15 Years
Under 5's go free
1st May 08 to 31st Oct 08:
Daily at 10.30 am from Zurich Coach parking
Running Time: 8 1/2 Hours
Location:
Sihlquai Bus Terminal, located 200 meters behind Main Railway Station or selected Zurich hotels
Time:
10:30am
Hotel Pickup:
Complimentary pick-up service is available from the following hotels (you must advise pick-up hotel at time of booking):
Moevenpick Regensdorf
Swissotel
Krone Unterstrass
Hotel Leoneck
Hotel Bristol
Comfort Inn Royal
To be sure that the tour will be starting, please call 1 day before the tour date: 044 710 50 50
Return Details:
Tour returns to Sihlquai Bus Terminal at 7:00pm
Additional
Inclusions:
Six countries at your feet!
Cheese Country Appenzellerland
Visit of a chocolate factory
Stop in Appenzell, charming town with painted houses.
Live-guided all the way
Exclusions:
Hotel drop-off
Meals and beverages
Additional Info:
This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date.
Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking.
Unforgettable excursion to the beautiful, still Heidi-like region of Eastern Switzerland. You will first visit the Chocolate Factory MAESTRANI where you will be introduced to the secrets and art of chocolate making and even get to try and buy it (top savings!).
The journey continues to Schwägalp (4500 ft/1352 m). The modern cable car takes you (only 10 minutes ride) to the peak of the highest mountain of Eastern Switzerland, Mt. Säntis (8332 ft/2502 m) with a weather station on the summit.
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