About the trip
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Japan, starting with a warm welcome in Tokyo. Experience the vibrant city with leisure time and a visit to iconic landmarks like the historic Sensō-ji Temple and the bustling Shibuya Crossing. Transition to the serene beauty of Kawaguchiko, where you’ll partake in a traditional tea ceremony and marvel at Mount Fuji from Arakurayama Sengen Park. Explore the lively Akihabara district before retreating to the tranquil surroundings of Fujikawaguchiko. Ascend to the heights of Mt. Fuji’s 5th station and enjoy shopping at Gotemba Outlets before moving on to the cultural richness of Kyoto. Discover Osaka’s treasures, from the majestic Osaka Castle to the charming streets of Sanneizaka and the sacred Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine. Conclude your adventure with a day of exploration in Osaka, visiting the unique Namba Yasaka Jinja, shopping in the retro Shinsekai District, and capturing memories at the iconic Tsutenkaku tower. After immersing yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi, return home from Osaka with memories of Japan’s blend of tradition and modernity, natural beauty, and bustling city life.
Tour Manager
Included
Meals
Daily Breakfast, Indian Lunches and Dinners (Choice of Veg/Non Veg Food)
Max. Group Size
40
Guide Languages
English, Hindi
Day 01 :
Arrival In Geneva
- After arriving in Geneva, your tour guide will meet you at the hall and welcome you to the second-most populous city in Switzerland. We’ll head over to the hotel for check-in before your overnight stay in Geneva.
- (Dinner)
Day 02 :
Geneva Orientation Tour To Olympic Museum, Cruise On Lake Geneva And Montreux Orientation Tour
- Enjoy your breakfast today in Geneva before we leave on a tour. Today’s sightseeing start with the beautiful Jet d’Eau, one of the tallest fountains in the world built first in 1886. It soon became the symbol of the city and was relocated to where it is now, in the middle of Lake Geneva. Enjoy a leisure walk around the Old Town of Geneva.
- We’ll then visit the landmarks of Geneva, starting with St. Pierre Cathedral which is a Reformed Protestant church of Geneva. It was built on top of another cathedral in 1160 in Gothic style before the Neo-Classical façade was added in the 18th century. The side chapel was redecorated in 1890s. Then we’ll go to the Palace of Nations which is the home of the UN Office and built in 1938 where several meetings of leaders across the nation would come to discuss world issues.
- Then we head over to Lausanne, the Olympic city. This capital city of the canton of Vaud in Romandy is where we can visit the Olympic Museum that has everything about this worldwide event! Visit the 30sqm exhibition space and check out the interactive exhibits. Then we’ll head over to the Olympic Park for a nice stroll and to TOM Café that has the best view of Lake Geneva and the Alps in the distance. Enjoy your lunch here and take a break.
- We’ll then hop on a cruise from Lausanne to Montreux for an orientation tour. Enjoy the mild weather capital of Vaud Riviera that’s also known for the artistic influence. We’ll head back to the hotel for your overnight stay.
- (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 03 :
Explore Pollution-free Town Of Zermatt With Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
- Enjoy your breakfast this morning before we head out. Today, we’re going to Zermatt, the pollution-free town that has energy efficient and environmentally friendly facilities. We’ll ride the electric bus up to the rail station. Then onto the cable car that’ll take us up the mountain to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise for all the fun mountain adventures you can go on. This is also where you can find Europe’s highest cable car ride which is 3,800m high with a 360-degree view observation deck featuring the Theodul Glacier and Matterhorn.
- If you wish, head over to the glacier palace which is about 15m below the surface where you can find ice crystals, sculptures and slides. Perfect for snapping some pictures!
- Have a blast to the max here before we return back via the same route. There’ll be a ride taking you back to Montreux for dinner and overnight stay.
- (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 04 :
Golden Pass Train From Montreux To Gstaad, Bollywood Tour And Transfer To Bern
- Enjoy your breakfast and prepare to leave Montreux today. Our destination today will be the train station where the Golden Pass Panoramic will be waiting to take us to our destination: Gstaad. As the name suggests, this luxurious train ride goes through one of the most beautiful, grass plain with the Alps as the background and the occasional small towns, as you get comfortable in this short trip.
- On arrival, we’ll go on a walking tour to explore this luxurious and upscale area that’s been frequented by celebs across the world. It is the more exclusive alternative to St. Moritz you’ll see the charms and appeals of Gstaad as we embark on a Bollywood Tour. We’ll visit some key locations in famous movies that were shot in Gstaad, such as Saanen and Rougemont.
- From Gstaad, there will be a ride waiting to take you to Bern, the de facto capital city of Switzerland. We head to the hotel immediately for check-in and your overnight stay.
- (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 05 :
Interlaken Orientation Tour – Top Of Jungfrau With Lunch
- Enjoy your breakfast and choose if you’d rather spend the day on your own, or hop on an excursion to the Alpines! The Swiss Alps has a range of interesting spots to visit and for today, we’re headed for the “maiden saddle,” Jungfraujoch.
- We’ll be at over 3,400m height in a true winter wonderland as everything is covered in snow and ice. Visit the Ice Palace which is Europe’s longest glacier carved with interior designs completely made of ice! Then reach the Observation Terrace so you can have the best view of the Aletsch Glacier, the Alps longest glacier. After a satisfying day up here, we’ll ride down to Interlaken which is a town in the canton of Bern and the main gateway for transportations heading towards Swiss Alps or lakes.
- After dinner, we’ll drive you back to the hotel for your overnight stay in Switzerland.
- (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 06 :
Bern City Tour And Transfer To Zurich With City Tour
- Enjoy your breakfast today before we head out on a sightseeing in Bern. We’ll make a stop at the Clock Tower, or Zytglogge, built in front of the famous house of the genius Albert Einstein. This is also where Einstein would later develop and propose the theory of relativity.
- After finishing up the tour in Bern, hop on the car for the next city: Zurich. Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland, the capital city in the north central area on the tip of Lake Zurich. This ancient city has records of settlement from 2,000 years ago by the Romans, but evidence suggests this place may have been inhabited for 6,400 years ago.
- We’ll be visiting the highlights of this beautiful city, starting from the National Museum that has records of the origin of this settlement to the current history. The castle-like building houses many important documents and artefacts pertaining to the livelihood of people from the past. Shop at Bahnhofstrasse which is a downtown area filled with a many luxurious and exclusive shopping stores. This business district is also dubbed the Swiss Wall Street with over 200 banks from all around the world here. Make a short stop at the harbour of Enge for pictures with the crystal-clear waters of Lake Zurich as your backdrop.
- We continue driving to see the Guild Houses, such as the Zunfthaus zur Meisen, Zunft zur Widder, and son on. These guild houses have history that stretches back to the Middle Ages where 13 crafts guilds and 1 noble guild, each with their own specialty in trades down to running the city. There are now 12 guilds that still exist in Zurich. Visit the Zurich Town Hall which was built in the late 1600s with a picturesque view of the Limmat river.
- The tour isn’t complete with a visit to Zurich’s four major Churches. The Europe’s largest clock face installed on the Romanesque church of St. Peter, one of the major churches. The cathedral of Grossmünster next is another Romanesque-style Protestant church that was said to be built on the graves of the city’s patron, Felix and Regula. It’s known for the iconic twin towers and was first built around 1200. And the Fraumünster (Women’s Minster) church has gorgeous stained-glass windows made by Marc Chagall. It founded by Louis the German in 853 for his daughter, Hildegard and by 1045, became the ruler of the city.
- There will be free time for you to look around and maybe even shop for the famous Swiss watches, knives, and chocolates. Afterwards, we’ll head towards the hotel for check-in and your overnight stay in Zurich.
- (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 07 :
Lindt Chocolate Museum And Mt. Titlis With Lunch On Top And Lucerne Orientation Tour
- Enjoy your breakfast in Zurich today before we head out. It’s chocolate day today because we’re visiting the Lindt Home of Chocolate! Watch how chocolates are melted and shaped into the dreams of our childhood. It is the world’s largest Lindt Chocolate Shop where you can see the chocolate fountain and a tour that’ll show us all the magic behind the scenes.
- After diving deep into Swiss’s chocolate history, we’ll leave for a bit to visit the beautiful, small town of Engelberg. The drive is always scenic, but after arriving, you’ll be prepared to hop on a ride that is a lot more breathtaking up Mt. Titlis. This is the world’s first revolving cable car, the Rotair, which goes up to 3,000m to reach the snow-capped peak, so make sure you’re dressing warm enough for this. The ride has a full 360-degree view of the mountain and on top, there’s the “Cliff Walk” for those willing to face their fear of heights by walking through the highest suspension bridge in Europe.
- We’ll then head back down from the mountain to visit Lucerne, a stunning city rich in medieval architectures with a view of Lake Lucerne. After an orientation tour to appreciate the beauty of this place, we’ll head to the Lion Monument that was hewn in 1820, invoking political controversy as it celebrated the sacrifices of Swiss Guards from an old regime during the French Revolution. Take a walk through the Kapellbrücke or Chapel Bridge, a wooden footbridge that goes over the river Reuss that’s become the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe.
- There will be free time for you to look around and maybe even shop for the famous Swiss watches, knives, and chocolates. Afterwards, we’ll drive you back to your hotel for overnight stay.
- (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 08 :
Departure
- Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel before we check-out. We’re going to get ready spending our last day in Europe. In time, there’ll be your ride taking you to the airport for your flight back home. We can’t wait to see you again on your next adventure!
- (Breakfast)
Exclusions
- Porterage, laundry, wines, mineral water, telephone charges, optional tours, and all items of a personal nature and as food and drinks not forming part of the itinerary
- Tips for Driver and Guide: USD 30 per person (to be collected along with the tour fee).
- Airport Tax and Terminal Fee: Charges associated with airport and terminal services.
Terms and Conditions
The rate is based on using a 43-seat bus.
According to local regulations, children aged 6 and older must have their own bed.
The Japan tour guide and driver are available for up to 10 hours per day and can cover a maximum of 400 kilometers. Please note, overtime is charged at JPY 13,000 per hour per group. All tours are scheduled to start at 10:30 AM and end by 08:30 PM.
The vehicle provided will be available for up to 10 hours maximum per day, not exceeding 11 hours.
The hotels quoted are subject to availability. If the listed hotels are not available, similar-grade hotels will be booked.
The tour fare may change based on the availability of hotels and coaches.
The itinerary may be altered due to unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather or heavy traffic. No refunds will be provided in such cases.
Double rooms are available on request but are not guaranteed.
Any bank charges are the responsibility of the remitter.
Coach and guide services are available for a maximum of 10 hours per day.
Coach and guide services must conclude by 9:00 PM in accordance with Japanese law.
The driver must take a 30-minute break after every 5 hours of driving.
Minor changes to the program may occur due to road and weather conditions. Prices may be adjusted in case of fluctuations in exchange rates, VAT, or other taxes.