French and Swiss Spirit

7 Nights / 8 Days | 2 Countries / 3 Cities

French and Swiss Spirit

7 Nights / 8 Days - 2 Countries / 3 Cities

Paris (3N)/Lyon (1N)/Zurich (3N)

  • Family
  • Family with Kids
  • Coach Tour

Starting Price Per Adult

Paris (3N)/Lyon (1N)/Zurich (3N)

  • Family
  • Family with Kids
  • Coach Tour
  • From City

  • Price Category

  • Rooms & Guests 02 Guests

  • Tour Date

  • day 1

  • FULL DAY

    Upon arrival at the airport, our team will be ready to transfer you to your hotel. Check the hotel reception's information boards for details on the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers.

  • day 2

  • FULL DAY

    Experience the rich history of France at the Palace of Versailles and its gardens (admission not included). Then, journey to Montmartre to explore its bohemian charm, accessed by a cable car ride (included). Enjoy a city tour of Paris with a local guide, marveling at its iconic avenues and monuments. Return to the hotel, with an optional variety show available for those interested.

  • day 3

  • FULL DAY

    Explore the heart of Paris, beginning at the Eiffel Tower, where you'll ascend to the second floor (ticket included). Then, experience a scenic boat cruise along the River Seine. Enjoy a free afternoon for personal exploration, with the flexibility for the Eiffel Tower visit to be rescheduled if needed for organizational purposes.

  • day 4

  • FULL DAY

    Today, we journey to the Bourgogne region, famed for its wines. Explore BEAUNE, known for its flower-filled streets, hospice, and wine museum. Then, in LYON, a UNESCO World Heritage site, ascend Notre Dame de Fourvière via cable car for stunning city views. Enjoy leisure time to wander. Note: Some may stay in Chambery, a nearby city, with an evening departure. Explore Chambery's medieval charm and castle in the morning before continuing the journey.

  • day 5

  • FULL DAY

    Embark on a scenic journey to Switzerland, starting in Geneva. Explore the Palais des Nations and the charming Jardin Anglais with its famous flower clock, then witness the iconic Jet d'Eau fountain. After lunch, travel through picturesque landscapes alongside Lake Leman and Lake Neuchatel, passing vineyards and mountains. Stop in Neuchatel to stroll by the lake or visit the historic center and castle. Finally, arrive in Zurich in the late afternoon. Note: Depending on passenger numbers, the Geneva to Zurich leg may be by train with no stop in Neuchatel.

  • day 6

  • FULL DAY

    Explore Zurich, Switzerland's vibrant financial and cultural hub, renowned for its quality of life. Enjoy a guided tour of the city followed by a scenic two-hour cruise on Lake Zurich, with brief village stops along the way. Disembark in picturesque Rapperswil, home to a medieval castle. Return to Zurich via efficient Swiss railways. Note: Transfers may be by public transport depending on traveler numbers.

  • day 7

  • FULL DAY

    Today's journey features stunning landscapes, starting with Interlaken's high mountains and lakes. Stop in Grindelwald for a coffee before taking a cable car up the mountain to walk along a winding path leading to a suspended bridge amidst breathtaking glacier views. Enjoy lunch atop the mountain before continuing to Lucerne, one of Switzerland's most beautiful cities. Evening free for exploration. Return to Zurich with optional full-day visit to Mount Titlis for panoramic glacier views.

  • day 8

  • MORNING

    After breakfast, end of our services.

Day 1

| Paris

Upon arriving at the airport, we will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Check the information boards in the hotel reception area for details of the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers.

Day 2

| Paris

We come into contact with the history of France in the immense Palace of Versailles (admission not included) with its beautiful gardens. After that, on our way back to Paris, we head to Montmartre and take a cable car (included) to go up to this bohemian neighborhood known for its painters, artists, and cabarets. To contemplate the beauty of the impressive avenues and monuments of Paris, you will have a city tour with a local guide. Return to the hotel. Optionally you can attend the variety show.​

Day 3

| Paris

We go to the center of Paris, starting in the Eiffel Tower area. You will have the opportunity to go up to the second floor of this remarkable metal monument (ticket included). Then we enjoy a boat cruise along the River Seine, which divides the north of Paris from the south. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore as you choose. Note: in some cases the waits to go up the Eiffel Tower are long. Thus the climb may take place at a different time (or on Sunday) if it is considered convenient for organizational reasons.

Day 4

| Lyon

Today we travel to the center of France, to the Bourgogne region, famous for its wines. We will visit BEAUNE, located in the center of the Bourgogne region, with its streets full of flowers, hospice, and wine museum all points of interest. Continuing, we will arrive at LYON in the afternoon, the capital of Roman Gallia on the banks of the Rhône (its historic center has been declared a World Heritage site). We include a cable car climb to Notre Dame de Fourvière, where we have a great view of the city. Enjoy some leisure time to walk around. Note: in some cases, a part of the group will be accommodated in Chambery, a city near Lyon. In these cases, we will leave in the evening for CHAMBERY and accommodation. We will then have some time early in the morning to visit the capital of Savoy, a medieval-style city with a beautiful historic center and a large castle.

Day 5

| Zurich

A beautiful stage awaits us as we set off for Switzerland. Arrival in GENEVA. The guide will take us to the Palais des Nations (the European headquarters of the United Nations), the beautiful “Jardin Anglais” (with its quaint flower clock), and the “Jet d´Eau”, the tallest fountain in Europe. After lunch, we will continue traveling through Switzerland by the beautiful Leman and Neuchatel lakes. We will drive the scenic road alongside the three large lakes, with their magnificent vineyards overlooking the mountains. We will stop in NEUCHATEL, where you can enjoy a walk by the lake, and the historic town center or visit its beautiful, 10th-century castle. We will then head to ZURICH. Arrival in the late afternoon.Note: depending on the number of passengers traveling from Geneva to Zürich, this part of the trip might be done by train - in which case, there will be no stop in Neuchatel.

Day 6

| Zurich

With our guide, we will have a tour of ZURICH, the most populated city in Switzerland, and the country’s financial and cultural capital. The city of the banks has twice been declared the city with the best quality of life in the world. Afterward, we will include a cruise of almost two hours on Lake Zurich. The boat makes brief stops to allow us to see the villages on the way. We get off in RAPPERSWIL, a picturesque little village overlooked by its medieval castle. We go back to Zurich by train and appreciate the efficiency and punctuality of the Swiss railways. Note: Depending on the number of travelers, the transfers to and from the center might be carried out by public transport.

Day 7

| Zurich

Today´s journey has beautiful landscapes with high mountains and lakes—breathtaking scenery in the region of Interlaken. We will stop in GRINDELWALD where we will have time for a coffee before taking the cable car up to the mountain. We will walk along the winding path leading us to the suspended bridge. Dare to walk across the bridge amongst the fantastic scenery enjoying glaciers all around us. We will have lunch in the mountains (included) before returning. We continue to LUCERNE, one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. In the evening we have time to stroll around enjoying the city. Return to ZURICH and free time in the city before going to the hotel. Note: The guide will offer you the possibility of a full-day optional visit, leaving in the morning and, after some free time to discover Lucerne, we take a rotating cable car to reach the top of Mount Titlis. At the alpine summit, at over 3000m above sea level, you will enjoy breathtaking views of the glacier and the Alps.

Day 8

| Zurich

After breakfast, end of our services.

Inclusions

Exclusions

Inclusions

  • General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel, and breakfast buffet.
  • Includes arrival transfer
  • City tour in PARIS
  • Excursion: Versailles in Paris (entrance not included)
  • Boat: River Seine in Paris, Zurich Lake
  • Transfer: Montmartre District in Paris, Versailles Palace in Paris (entrance not included)
  • Ticket admission: 2nd Floor Eiffel Tower in Paris
  • Train: Rapperswil / Zurich
  • Funicular: To Montmartre district in Paris, Lyon , Cable Car to Grindelwald First
  • 1 Lunch Included in: LUCERNE

Exclusions

  • Visa
  • Airfare and Insurance
  • Optional sightseeing & meals
  • Meals other than specified in the itinerary.
  • Porterages, Tips, Laundry, telephone, optional excursions and other items of a personal nature.
  • Early check-in and Late check out
  • Cost of foreign exchange for personal use.
  • Any items or services not specified in the itinerary ‘HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES’ head

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy (Per Person)
Days before departure: Cancellation Charge:
10 days 100%
10 to 15 days 75% + Non Refundable Component
15 to 30 days 30% + Non Refundable Component
Hotel / Air 100% in case of non-refundable ticket / Hotel Room
Cruise / Visa On Actuals

Payment Policy

Payment Policy Online Advance as per Website
Within 45 to 30 days prior to the departure of the tour 75% of total tour cost or Non Refundable component whichever is higher
Within 30 days prior to the departure of the tour 100% of total tour cost
  • All Prices are in UAE AED and subject to change without prior notice.

  • In case FIT flight inclusive package, full amount of flight will be payable at the time of booking.

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  • Booking confirmations are subject to availability.

  • All Hotels Rooms are subject to availability

  • We are not holding any reservations of air seats, hotel rooms, conference rooms etc. Final availability status will only be known when we request for bookings.

  • Holiday Surcharge will be additional if applicable

  • Any overstay expenses due to delay or change or cancellation in flight will be on the guests own & Akbar Holidays will not be held liable for such expenses however we will provide best possible assistance.

  • Price on website //quoted are subject to availability at time of confirmation, we are currently not holding any blocking against the sent quotation.

Terms & Conditions

  • All Prices are in UAE AED and subject to change without prior notice.

  • Price quoted are subject to availablity at time of confirmation, we are currently not holding any blocking against the sent quotation.

  • Booking confirmations are subject to availability.

  • All Hotels Rooms are subject to availability

  • We are not holding any reservations of air seats, hotel rooms, conference rooms etc. Final availability status will only be known when we request for bookings.

  • Holiday Surcharge will be additional if applicable

  • Any overstay expenses due to delay or change or cancellation in flight will be on the guests own & Akbar Holidays will not be held liable for such expenses however we will provide best possible assistance.

About Explore Tour

French and Swiss spirit refer to the cultural and national identities of France and Switzerland, respectively. These two countries have distinct histories, cultures, and traditions that have shaped their national identities.

 

French spirit is often associated with a love for art, fashion, food, and wine. France has a rich cultural heritage that has influenced the world in many ways. French people are proud of their language and culture, and they are known for their intellectualism and artistic expression. French spirit can also be characterized by a certain level of individualism and a strong sense of national pride.

 

Swiss spirit, on the other hand, is often associated with precision, cleanliness, and punctuality. Switzerland is known for its beautiful mountain scenery, high-quality chocolate, and luxury watches. Swiss people are proud of their reputation for being reliable and efficient, and they place a high value on their traditions and customs. Swiss spirit can also be characterized by a strong sense of community and a dedication to preserving their environment and natural resources.

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    AED 46,940.72

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