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SV-BER-074

15-Day Interlaken to Zermatt via Montreux Family Voyage: Lakeside Family Discovery

Interlaken → Grindelwald → Montreux → Lausanne → Zermatt

Explore Switzerland on this 15-day, 14-night family voyage beginning in Interlaken and travelling through Bernese Oberland, Romandie, Valais. The overnight progression is Interlaken → Grindelwald → Montreux → Lausanne → Zermatt. Choose from independently priced medium and luxury accommodation/service arrangements, with unhurried arrival and departure days and a gentle first afternoon after each hotel move. Mountain railways, lifts, museums and specialist activities are planned around actual season and operating hours; only individually contracted services form part of a confirmed package.

Duration15 days / 14 nightsGatewayInterlakenTravel styleFamilyJourney profileGrand Swiss multi-regionIndicative starting priceCHF 11,000 pp
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15-Day Interlaken to Zermatt via Montreux Family Voyage: Lakeside Family Discovery
Indicative starting rateCHF 11,000 ppPersonalised quote for your preferred dates
PRODUCT PROFILE

Voyage information

A complete SwissVoyagers voyage profile, combining region-specific experiences, comfort-focused pacing, practical stays and travel-ready detail.

SwissVoyagers Voyage CodeSV-BER-074
Journey Type15 Days • Grand Swiss multi-region • Private / Small Group • Bernese Oberland
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Voyage codeSV-BER-074
Duration15 days / 14 nights
Accommodation5 city stays / itinerary-matched properties
Travel formatFamily
Meal basisSpecified meals only
Ground serviceServices as specified in accepted proposal
Traveller supportSwissVoyagers support as confirmed in proposal
Journey profileGrand Swiss multi-region
Service levelTailored FIT rail / private services on request
PaceKeep manageable travel times, family-suitable walking and a rest opportunity most afternoons.
RegionBernese Oberland
Traveller appealFamily travellers • Medium • Tailored private FIT
Sales positioningCurated Switzerland voyage
GatewayInterlaken
OPENSTREETMAP JOURNEY

Interlaken → Grindelwald → Montreux → Lausanne → Zermatt

Play the route day by day. The map follows each Swiss destination/overnight stop, including rail, road, boats and mountain transport, and automatically fits the complete journey at 100% route view.

ANIMATED DAY-WISE ROUTEPreparing your Swiss journey…
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Interlaken→Grindelwald→Montreux→Lausanne→Zermatt
YOUR PRIVATE SWISS JOURNEY

Indicative starting price & personalisation

Plan a date-specific Swiss itinerary that suits your travellers, accommodation level and chosen rail, road or mountain experiences.

Starting indicative price per personCHF 11,000
Journey length15 days / 14 nights
Voyage categoryMedium / quality Swiss 3–4-star category
Your journey begins inInterlakenStarting rates are indicative only. Travel dates, party size, selected hotels, guide arrangements, transfers, mountain railways and attractions determine the confirmed individual quotation.
Tailor-made itineraryFlexible departure datesPersonalised servicesSwissVoyagers support
VOYAGE OVERVIEW

How the journey is designed

Explore Switzerland on this 15-day, 14-night family voyage beginning in Interlaken and travelling through Bernese Oberland, Romandie, Valais. The overnight progression is Interlaken → Grindelwald → Montreux → Lausanne → Zermatt. Choose from independently priced medium and luxury accommodation/service arrangements, with unhurried arrival and departure days and a gentle first afternoon after each hotel move. Mountain railways, lifts, museums and specialist activities are planned around actual season and operating hours; only individually contracted services form part of a confirmed package.

BEFORE YOU GO

Plan your Swiss voyage with confidence

Helpful details specific to this voyage's region, sightseeing and travel style.

Best suited to

Family guests seeking a practical 15-day Switzerland voyage with 14 overnights and considered connections

When to travel

Year-round with date-specific seasonal routing; summer-only hiking/boats and winter-only snow activities are substitutions, not guarantees.

Walking and access

Gentle to moderate, with steep historic streets or mountain access depending on the chosen stop

How the route works

Begin in Interlaken and finish in Zermatt. Travel in the hotel sequence Interlaken → Grindelwald → Montreux → Lausanne → Zermatt. The programme provides 14 booked-night placeholders spread across 5 hotel bases; international departure times must accommodate the actual last-city-to-airport connection. Allow separate full days for higher-altitude excursions.

Packing and preparation

Pack layers, waterproof outerwear and comfortable walking shoes. For altitude, cold or snow bring suitable protection. Confirm luggage sizes, child ages, access needs, medical considerations, and dietary requests at enquiry stage.

Reservations and booking

Indications are not booked inventory. Confirm the dates, group composition, rooming, mountain lifts, train timetable, any premium-train seat reservation, boat season and all optional services before issuing a final price.

KEY EXPERIENCES

Voyage highlights

Harder Kulm

Two-lake viewpoint: experience the Harder Kulm funicular rising above Interlaken. two-lake outlook across Thun and Brienz with a relaxed terrace stop. Overnight remains in Interlaken, reducing luggage moves.

Meiringen & Aare Gorge

Gorge and mountain heritage: experience Meiringen and the dramatic Aare Gorge walkway when open. the Sherlock Holmes links and local Haslital scenery. Overnight remains in Interlaken, reducing luggage moves.

Thun

Old town & riverside: experience Thun’s historic elevated streets and old Aare bridge views. the castle exterior, riverside terraces and market squares. Overnight remains in Interlaken, reducing luggage moves.

Jungfraujoch

Top of Europe by mountain railway: experience the booked Jungfrau Railway journey from the Jungfrau transport network to Jungfraujoch. Sphinx area viewpoints, Ice Palace and designated visitor facilities if accessible. Overnight remains in Grindelwald, reducing luggage moves.

Wengen & Männlichen

Car-free village & crest: experience the car-free village of Wengen via the Wengernalp railway. Männlichen panorama where its cableway operates, or chalet-lined village walks. Overnight remains in Grindelwald, reducing luggage moves.

Gruyères

Medieval hilltop & local flavours: experience Gruyères medieval hilltop village and castle exterior. a dairy/cheese heritage stop with optional museum or tasting. Overnight remains in Montreux, reducing luggage moves.

Montreux Riviera

Flower-lined Alpine Riviera: experience Montreux’s palm-lined lakeshore promenade beneath the Alps. the flower-lined waterfront and famous festival-quarter views. Overnight remains in Montreux, reducing luggage moves.

Lavaux Vineyards

Terraces above Lake Geneva: experience UNESCO-listed Lavaux terraces above Lake Geneva. a short vineyard path near Saint-Saphorin or Epesses, with panoramic rail alternatives. Overnight remains in Lausanne, reducing luggage moves.

Gornergrat

Cog railway beneath the Matterhorn: experience the Gornergrat cog railway climbing high above Zermatt. the summit platform facing the Matterhorn and Gorner Glacier. Overnight remains in Zermatt, reducing luggage moves.

ITINERARY-ALIGNED ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation by overnight destination

Every stay below is generated from this voyage’s actual overnight sequence. Named hotels are real proposed properties chosen for each overnight base. The final selected hotel, room, meal plan and availability are confirmed in your date-specific quotation.

ITINERARY COVERAGE100%14 itinerary nights matched
STAY SEQUENCE5city stays in operating order
HOTEL ROUTEInterlaken → Grindelwald → Montreux → Lausanne → ZermattHotel changes follow the actual overnight itinerary, not a generic package-wide hotel brand.
01
Days 1–4Interlaken · 4 nights
PROPOSED COMFORT PROPERTY

Hotel Krebs

Suggested hotel · Not yet reservedDouble / twin / family room on request; final room type to be confirmed

Four-star railway-accessible base for Interlaken and Jungfrau region day excursions.

📍 AddressBahnhofstrasse 4, 3800 Interlaken
Meal basisMeal plan to be confirmed in the quotationBrandHotel KrebsCheck-out / move onDay 5
Alternative named hotels in this destination
THE HEY HOTELPremiumVictoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & SpaLuxury
Proposed property for this voyage; final choice and contracted services depend on travel dates • final hotel subject to requested dates and supplier confirmation.
02
Days 5–7Grindelwald · 3 nights
PROPOSED COMFORT PROPERTY

Derby Swiss Quality Hotel

Suggested hotel · Not yet reservedDouble / twin / family room on request; final room type to be confirmed

Village base convenient for mountain railway connections and day excursions.

📍 AddressGrindelwald, Switzerland
Meal basisMeal plan to be confirmed in the quotationBrandDerby Swiss Quality HotelCheck-out / move onDay 8
Alternative named hotels in this destination
Belvedere Swiss Quality HotelPremiumBergwelt GrindelwaldLuxury
Proposed property for this voyage; final choice and contracted services depend on travel dates • final hotel subject to requested dates and supplier confirmation.
03
Days 8–10Montreux · 3 nights
PROPOSED COMFORT PROPERTY

Hôtel Eden Palace au Lac

Suggested hotel · Not yet reservedDouble / twin / family room on request; final room type to be confirmed

Traditional lakeside property for the Montreux Riviera, Chillon and lake journeys.

📍 AddressMontreux, Switzerland
Meal basisMeal plan to be confirmed in the quotationBrandHôtel Eden Palace au LacCheck-out / move onDay 11
Alternative named hotels in this destination
Grand Hotel Suisse MajesticPremiumFairmont Le Montreux PalaceLuxury
Proposed property for this voyage; final choice and contracted services depend on travel dates • final hotel subject to requested dates and supplier confirmation.
04
Days 11–12Lausanne · 2 nights
PROPOSED COMFORT PROPERTY

Hôtel Angleterre

Suggested hotel · Not yet reservedDouble / twin / family room on request; final room type to be confirmed

Ouchy lakeside hotel for Lausanne and Lavaux vineyard explorations.

📍 AddressLausanne, Switzerland
Meal basisMeal plan to be confirmed in the quotationBrandHôtel AngleterreCheck-out / move onDay 13
Alternative named hotels in this destination
Lausanne PalacePremiumBeau-Rivage PalaceLuxury
Proposed property for this voyage; final choice and contracted services depend on travel dates • final hotel subject to requested dates and supplier confirmation.
05
Days 13–14Zermatt · 2 nights
PROPOSED COMFORT PROPERTY

Hotel Pollux

Suggested hotel · Not yet reservedDouble / twin / family room on request; final room type to be confirmed

Central four-star hotel near the railway station and alpine lift connections.

📍 AddressBahnhofstrasse 28, 3920 Zermatt
Meal basisMeal plan to be confirmed in the quotationBrandHotel PolluxCheck-out / move onDay 15
Alternative named hotels in this destination
Schweizerhof ZermattPremiumMont Cervin PalaceLuxury
Proposed property for this voyage; final choice and contracted services depend on travel dates • final hotel subject to requested dates and supplier confirmation.
MEAL PLAN

Meals

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    Hotel breakfast where explicitly included in the final room contract.

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    Lunch and dinner are independent unless included in the accepted quote; dietary requests (including vegan and Jain) require advance notice.

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    Booked restaurant occasions, tasting sessions and picnic services are separate optional inclusions.

GROUND SERVICES

Transportation information

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    Keep manageable travel times, family-suitable walking and a rest opportunity most afternoons.

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    Swiss intercity rail and road journeys connect the indicated bases. Actual times, train categories, mountain access and permitted transfers will be checked on confirmed travel dates.

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    Car-free Zermatt, Wengen, Mürren and similar mountain villages are accessed only via permitted public/local transport; a road chauffeur cannot drive into their car-free zones.

THE VOYAGE JOURNAL · BERNESE OBERLAND

Every day, a new Swiss perspective.

15 days / 14 nights across Bernese Oberland, Romandie, Valais. Hotel moves are spaced with orientation days; long mountain experiences are kept for full days without a hotel transfer.

15 days · 14 nights
DAY01
Arrival & settling in · Gentle

Arrive in Interlaken • Welcome to Switzerland

Interlaken · Stay: Interlaken

Arrival, hotel settling-in and gentle orientation in Interlaken; the first night is reserved for recovery.

Your routeConfirmed arrival point → Interlaken hotel
Suggested timeArrival-dependent; no compulsory excursion
Experience focusSmooth arrival and orientation
01 · MORNING

Arrive via the confirmed Swiss international airport or main-line railway. Continue by appropriate Swiss train or booked road transfer to Interlaken; the actual timing will be set using the confirmed flight or train arrival, baggage and group needs. No mountain departure is scheduled on arrival day.

02 · AFTERNOON

Check into your hotel in Interlaken, leave luggage and recover from travelling. If arrival is early, explore the immediate local neighbourhood, historic streets or lakeside promenade at a relaxed pace. Optional orientation is not an included guided service unless quoted.

03 · EVENING

Enjoy an unhurried meal near the hotel and review the next day’s rail or road meeting instructions. Keep the evening free for rest rather than squeezing in paid attractions.

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PROPOSED HOTEL · InterlakenHotel KrebsBahnhofstrasse 4, 3800 Interlaken · Subject to confirmation
DAY PACEGentle
TRAVEL MODEAirport or rail arrival connection to the first hotel; service subject to quotation
MEAL BASISMeals only if quoted
OVERNIGHTInterlaken

What makes this day special

Interlaken historic or lakeside area if arrival timing permits

Seasonal and weather alternative

Shorten any outside walk and go straight to the hotel in poor weather.

Walking, comfort and access

Arrange step-free transfers and accessible rooms before travel if needed.

Reservations and admissions

Hotel and booked arrival transfer must be confirmed for the travel date.

Dining and refreshments

Optional early dinner in Interlaken with requested dietary preferences.

Swiss travel insight

Allow realistic airport processing and transfer buffers. Early room access depends on hotel availability.

What is planned

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    Arranged accommodation and arrival transfer only when confirmed in the individual quotation

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    Pre-departure guidance and the following day’s itinerary

Separately arranged if requested

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    Meals, early check-in and unquoted airport meet-and-greet or private guiding

DAY02
Family destination experience · Gentle to moderate

Harder Kulm • Two-lake viewpoint

Harder Kulm · Stay: Interlaken

Two-lake viewpoint: experience the Harder Kulm funicular rising above Interlaken. two-lake outlook across Thun and Brienz with a relaxed terrace stop. Overnight remains in Interlaken, reducing luggage moves.

Your routeInterlaken hotel → Harder Kulm → Interlaken hotel
Suggested timeAllow a comfortable half-to-full day; remote/high-altitude activities are the main daily commitment
Experience focusTwo-lake viewpoint
01 · MORNING

After breakfast in Interlaken, set out for Harder Kulm at an appropriate local departure time. Focus on the Harder Kulm funicular rising above Interlaken. Use the morning for the main destination visit and leave sufficient time for planned tickets, queue management and rest stops. Keep manageable travel times, family-suitable walking and a rest opportunity most afternoons.

02 · AFTERNOON

Continue exploring Harder Kulm at the travellers’ chosen pace. Continue to two-lake outlook across Thun and Brienz with a relaxed terrace stop if time and access allow. Allow a proper lunch break and time to appreciate the scenery rather than combining this programme with another remote mountain summit. Where a scheduled boat, funicular or cableway is required, its operating timetable and ticket inclusion must be confirmed for the requested dates.

03 · EVENING

Return to your existing hotel in Interlaken; there is no hotel move today. Dinner can be taken independently near the hotel, with an optional restaurant or wellness booking requested separately.

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PROPOSED HOTEL · InterlakenHotel KrebsBahnhofstrasse 4, 3800 Interlaken · Subject to confirmation
DAY PACEGentle to moderate
TRAVEL MODELocal railway / road / boat or mountain transport where running; supplier services as booked
MEAL BASISBreakfast if contracted; other meals only if quoted
OVERNIGHTInterlaken

What makes this day special

the Harder Kulm funicular rising above Interlaken

Seasonal and weather alternative

Höhematte and lakefront scenery if the funicular is not operating

Walking, comfort and access

Seasonal funicular with weather-sensitive viewpoints; do not guarantee sunset operations. A private celebration meal, lake cruise upgrade or couples wellness appointment can be requested.

Reservations and admissions

Check operating dates, individual capacities and train/cableway supplements before confirming any admission or reservation.

Dining and refreshments

Breakfast at the selected Interlaken hotel if contracted; allow lunch close to Harder Kulm; dinner independently in Interlaken.

Swiss travel insight

Seasonal funicular with weather-sensitive viewpoints; do not guarantee sunset operations. A private celebration meal, lake cruise upgrade or couples wellness appointment can be requested. Exact attractions, operating days and route timings will depend on season and the selected transport package.

What is planned

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    Day-by-day sightseeing programme and route advice

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    Any guide, lift, admission or local transfer only if itemised in the accepted quotation

Separately arranged if requested

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    Unquoted mountain and museum admissions, equipment, food and independent purchases

DAY03
Family destination experience · Gentle to moderate

Meiringen & Aare Gorge • Gorge and mountain heritage

Meiringen & Aare Gorge · Stay: Interlaken

DAY04
Family destination experience · Gentle to moderate

Thun • Old town & riverside

Thun · Stay: Interlaken

DAY05
Intercity journey & easy sightseeing · Moderate travel / gentle afternoon

Scenic connection to Grindelwald • Orientation & check-in

Grindelwald · Stay: Grindelwald

DAY06
Family destination experience · Gentle to moderate

Jungfraujoch • Top of Europe by mountain railway

Jungfraujoch · Stay: Grindelwald

DAY07
Family destination experience · Gentle to moderate

Wengen & Männlichen • Car-free village & crest

Wengen & Männlichen · Stay: Grindelwald

DAY08
Intercity journey & easy sightseeing · Moderate travel / gentle afternoon

Scenic connection to Montreux • Orientation & check-in

Montreux · Stay: Montreux

DAY09
Family destination experience · Gentle to moderate

Gruyères • Medieval hilltop & local flavours

Gruyères · Stay: Montreux

DAY10
Family destination experience · Gentle to moderate

Montreux Riviera • Flower-lined Alpine Riviera

Montreux Riviera · Stay: Montreux

DAY11
Intercity journey & easy sightseeing · Moderate travel / gentle afternoon

Scenic connection to Lausanne • Orientation & check-in

Lausanne · Stay: Lausanne

DAY12
Family destination experience · Gentle to moderate

Lavaux Vineyards • Terraces above Lake Geneva

Lavaux Vineyards · Stay: Lausanne

DAY13
Intercity journey & easy sightseeing · Moderate travel / gentle afternoon

Scenic connection to Zermatt • Orientation & check-in

Zermatt · Stay: Zermatt

DAY14
Family destination experience · Gentle to moderate

Gornergrat • Cog railway beneath the Matterhorn

Gornergrat · Stay: Zermatt

DAY15
Departure · Gentle

Depart from Zermatt • Journey home

Zermatt · Departure day

LAND PROGRAMME

Detailed package inclusions & exclusions

Only the confirmed quotation and booking confirmation define the final contracted services.

What the land programme covers

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    Customisable day-by-day Switzerland voyage plan and logical hotel-route proposal.

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    The final contracted hotel nights, room basis and transfers only as expressly stated in the confirmed quotation.

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    Supplier coordination, travel documents and assistance scope as specified in the booking confirmation.

Payable separately unless quoted

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    International flights and visa or insurance costs unless specifically included in the final contract.

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    Swiss Travel Pass, seat-reservation supplements, point-to-point trains and boat fares unless itemised in the quotation.

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    Mountain railways, cable cars, guided activities, attraction admissions and equipment rental unless explicitly included.

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    Unspecified lunches, dinners, tourism tax, gratuities and personal spending.

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    Optional itinerary changes, weather-related replacement costs and early check-in/late check-out unless covered by supplier terms.

Important travel information: Mountain conditions, seasonal schedules, room categories and package prices vary by travel date and availability. Final confirmed services are provided with your booking quotation.
SWISS TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Detailed traveller information

Who this journey is for

Designed for FIT, couples, families and small private parties. The itinerary can be adapted for preferred pace, walking ability, interests and accommodation level.

Pace and daily operations

Keep manageable travel times, family-suitable walking and a rest opportunity most afternoons.. Swiss transport timetables, daylight, weather and mountain-rail operating calendars are considered for each date-specific itinerary.

Accommodation selection

The category is indicative. Named hotels, room types and meal plans are proposed for specific dates and confirmed only after availability is checked.

Road & rail connections

Choose rail, chauffeur-driven road travel or a suitable combination. Car-free destinations including Zermatt require permitted public transfers. Scenic rail reservations, passes, boats and mountain transport are confirmed when included in your booking.

Meals and dietary needs

Vegetarian, vegan and Jain meal requests may be coordinated where available. Meals are included only when listed in the confirmed quotation.

Seasonal mountain conditions

Mountain lifts, pass roads, summit railways, ski experiences and lakeside boats may operate seasonally and depend on weather. Equivalent visits or alternate day order can be proposed where necessary.

Families, accessibility and comfort

Child seats, accessible transfers, quieter walking routes and family room requests are handled when specified during quotation. Certain Alpine locations require lifts, steep paths or multiple rail changes.

Visas and travel documents

Guests are responsible for passports, relevant Swiss/Schengen entry permissions, insurance and personal travel documents. Assistance and supplier booking conditions are detailed in the formal quotation.

Booking, confirmation & payment process

After receiving your enquiry, SwissVoyagers prepares a date-specific proposal using the requested passenger count, hotel level, rooming, departure city and any special requirements. Space is not held until confirmed in writing unless the quotation explicitly states otherwise. Rates may change before deposit because hotels, scenic trains, mountain services, attraction tickets and transport operate with live availability.

Once the booking is accepted, the confirmation documents identify the payment schedule, cancellation terms, supplier conditions and services included. Final vouchers and operational details are normally issued after the required payments and supplier confirmations have been completed.

What travellers should arrange separately

Travellers remain responsible for valid passports, visas/eTAs where applicable, travel insurance, personal medical requirements, airline check-in, optional gratuities, personal expenses and any service not specifically listed as included. Travel insurance with cancellation, medical, interruption and baggage protection is strongly recommended for international travel.

B2B trade partner information

This product can be quoted for travel agencies, travel operators, corporate planners and group organisers. Net/B2B pricing, mark-up structure, commission handling, series departures, private branding and customised inclusions can be discussed separately. Always quote voyage code SV-BER-074 when requesting a trade proposal so the operations team can identify the correct voyage programme and pricing structure.

Your Swiss voyage, personally arranged

Your voyage is designed around your preferred dates, pace, travelling party and hotel preferences. Your SwissVoyagers consultant will confirm the services and price in a personalised written quotation.

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