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SWITZERLAND GENEVA, MONTREUX, LUCERNE & INTERLAKEN
Swiss cities
For a country so small, Switzerland's diversity is huge. With enormous scenic variation from alpine glaciers to palm fringed lakes, medieval cities to panoramic mountains. Switzerland is the ideal destination for anyone with a love of the great outdoors.
EATING & DRINKING
Traditional Swiss fare is the order of the day. Head to the lakefront in Geneva and Montreux and stroll along the pleasant promenade where there are a variety of cafes, or in Geneva try fondue and raclette at the Edelweiss Restaurant.Afternoon tea is perfect in Interlaken's Café Schuh, with its mouth-watering Swiss pastries, while an evening meal at one of the riverside restaurants in Lucerne, overlooking the famous Chapel Bridge is a wonderful end to the day.
HIGHLIGHTS
Geneva this beautiful, cosmopolitan city framed by the Alps, the Jura Mountains and Lake Geneva; is modern and sophisticated boasting a good variety of museums, galleries, gardens and parks. Take a bus or mini train city tour to take in the sights, including the Jet d'Eau fountain, the Flower Clock and the grand United Nations building. Montreux the world famous resort of Montreux has an impressive air or grandeur with elegant hotels and its broad lakeside promenade. A must visit is the 13th century lakeside Chateau de Chillion, which was immortalised by the poet Byron, or take the rack and pinion railway up 2045m to Rochers-de-Naye; or just lose yourself on a delightful walk through the woods, vineyards or flower-filled meadows on the slopes behind Montreux. Lucerne lying on the shores of glistening Lake Lucerne, this picturesque city of medieval origin is truly a hidden gem. Explore the maze of quaysides and alleyways in the Old Town, take a steamer trip on the crystal-clear lake, or climb high into the mountains by breathtaking railway or aerial cable car on Mount Titlis. Interlaken the picturesque town of Interlaken lies in the heart of the Bernese Oberland set between the two lakes of Thun and Brienz. Simply stroll through the narrow streets and flower decked squares, have a delicious afternoon tea and relax enjoying the panorama of the Jungfrau Mountain, perhaps one of the most famous views in the world.
SHOPPING
Head to Geneva's Old Town for shopping; department stores can be found along the Ruse Basses', as can antique shops, while Rue du Rhone has more select boutiques. Lucerne and Montreux specialise in smaller boutiques and markets, and Montreux particularly is the place to be for designer clothes. While Interlaken has some department stores, it's the traditional crafts that draw buyers to the fine linen, hand-made chocolates and famous wooden carvings.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
FLY FROM YOUR LOCAL AIRPORT See pages 250-253 for more details. TRAVEL & TRANSFERS Flights are included in the cost of your break, but you will need to make your own way between the airport and your hotel. SBB trains run regularly from Geneva airport to Geneva city centre (journey time approx. 10 mins), Interlaken (journey time approx. 3 hrs) and Montreux (journey time approx. 1 hr 30 mins) and from Zurich to Lucerne (journey time approx. 1 hr 20 mins).
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