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DISCOVER
SWITZERLAND
510.900.8222 or 888.225.2586 alumni.berkeley.edu/caldiscoveries
TOUR DATESJuly 15-30, 2015Full Special SpecialPrice Savings Price
$4,345 $250 $4,095*
*Special Price valid if booked by 10/1/2014.
VAT is an additional $395 per person.
All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air programcosts (unless otherwise stated) and valid until October 1, 2014. Please contact us for current pricing andinformation. Single prices are available upon request (limited availability). Cal lecturer’s participation iscontingent on a minimum number of paying travelers. We cannot guarantee the group size.
accompanied by Enrichment Lecturer Kathryn Rozak
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Tucked into the cultural and geographic heart ofEurope, Switzerland isan alpine idyll that stirsthe soul. One soonfinds that the mountains have theirown magnetism, calling you to the high country by virtue of a variety ofmountain lifts. Guided walks of varying levels of ease provide opportunitiesto view the splendor of alpine meadows, iridescent glaciers, crystal lakesand broad vistas. Visit captivating Swiss villages and their historic old towns.Against the incredible backdrop of the majestic Alps, traverse scenic mountain trails and verdant pastures. Soak up magnificent panoramas as yousail Switzerland’s glassy lakes. From mountain summits to the lush valleysbelow, the majesty of Switzerland’s landscape unfolds before your eyes.
INCLUDED FEATURES
Accommodations• Seven nights in Meiringen,Switzerland, at the family-ownedAlpin Sherpa Hotel.
• Seven nights in Villars-sur-Ollonat the family-owned Hotel du Golfand Spa.
Transportation • All deluxe motor coach transfer in
the Land Program itinerary and baggage handling on these transfersare included.
• Your included Bernese Oberland Regional rail pass provides traveloptions on excursions and days withtime for independent exploration.
Activities and Events• Informative educational programs presented by localexperts will enhance your insightinto the region.
• All excursions as outlined in yourprogram itinerary.
• Attend a Welcome Reception andDinner.
• Gather for a Farewell Receptionand Dinner.
Extensive Meal Program• Enjoy 14 breakfasts, two lunches
and 10 dinners; tea or coffee withall meals, plus wine with dinner.
• Sample authentic regional specialties during select meals at featured local restaurants.
• Take advantage of leisure time to try the local cuisine independently.
MANY INCLUDED EXTRAS• Consultation services of a
dedicated Passenger ServiceRepresentative prior to departure.
• Services of a experienced TravelDirector throughout your stay.
• Tipping of excursion guides and drivers.
• Detailed travel and destination information to assist in planning.
• Complimentary travel wallet.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS• Your exclusive Small-Group experience is limited to 28 travelers to maximize your travel experience.• Enjoy week-long stays in two different regions of Switzerland.
• Discover Switzerland by train, bus, boat and on foot.• Travel to Zermatt and witness the imposing Matterhorn.• Trek through Aare Gorge and view stunning Reichenbach Falls.• Admire the sweeping vistas in the holiday resort town of Gstaad.• Travel through the Lauterbrunnen Valley to the Alpine village of Mürren.• Discover French and Swiss towns on the shores of Lake Geneva.• Enjoy a guided walking tour of Geneva, a peaceful, picturesque city.• Learn about the history of Swiss wine and enjoy a tasting.
DISCOVER
SWITZERLAND
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DAY 1 ~ IN TRANSITDepart for Zürich, Switzerland.AA Provided for AHI FlexAir participants.
DAY 2 ~ ZÜRICH/MEIRINGENUpon arrival, transferA to Meiringenand the Alpin Sherpa Hotel. Enjoy anorientation tour of the village. Thisevening, gather with fellow travelers fora Welcome Reception and Dinner.DAY 3 ~ MÄGISALP/AAREGORGEExcursion: Mägisalp. DiscoverMägisalp, a high mountain plateau.Enjoy majestic views of the Haslital.Excursion: Aare Gorge andReichenbach Falls. Explore the limestone chasm then continue toReichenbach Falls, where Sir ArthurConan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes andnemesis Professor Moriarty were presumed to have met their deaths.DAY 4 ~ LUCERNEExcursion: Lucerne. Travel to picturesque Lucerne and enjoy a cruise on beautiful Lake Lucerne.DAY 5 ~ MEIRINGENIndependent Exploration: Spendtime discovering treasures in andaround Meiringen.DAY 6 ~ LAUTERBRUNNEN/MÜRRENExcursion: Lauterbrunnen Valley.Journey to Lauterbrunnen Valley andvisit Mürren, a car-free village. Walk theAllmendhubel Flower Trail and see theEiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains.DAY 7 ~ BERNExcursion: Bern. Travel to Bern andexplore its historic Old Town. Then,board a paddlewheel boat for a sceniccruise on pristine Lake Thun.DAY 8 ~ GRINDELWALD/ROSENLAUI GORGEExcursion: Grindelwald. Explorethe famous resort town of Grindelwald. Excursion: Rosenlaui GlacierGorge. Follow a rushing mountainstream as it cuts a narrow path throughthe slate and limestone cliffs of theRosenlaui Glacier Gorge.DAY 9 ~ MEIRINGEN/GSTAAD/VILLARS-SUR-OLLONExcursion: Gstaad. Travel to theinternationally renowned resort town of Gstaad. Stroll its promenade and
explore its many shops and galleries. Continue to Villars-sur-Ollon and checkin to the Hotel du Golf and Spa. Enjoyan orientation tour of the village.DAY 10 ~ GENEVAExcursion: Geneva. Take a guidedwalking tour of this pristine city, knownworldwide as the capital of peace. Thecity offers magnificent landscapes andmyriad attractions, including Jet d’Eau,the Reformation Wall and Rue duRhône. There will be time for independent exploration.DAY 11 ~ MONTREUXExcursion: Montreux. Visit historicMontreux on the shores of LakeGeneva. Cruise to the Château deChillon made famous by Lord Byron.DAY 12 ~ EVIAN/LAUSANNEExcursion: The Two Countries ofLake Geneva. Journey to Evian,France, one of France’s leading spatowns on the shores of Lake Geneva.Enjoy a fine French lunch before boarding a boat to cruise across LakeGeneva, arriving back in Switzerland’spicturesque town of Lausanne, whoseOld Town is built for pedestrians.DAY 13 ~ VILLARSExcursion: Swiss Wine. Only 1 percent of Swiss wine leaves the country. Spend the day learning aboutthe history and production of Swisswine, followed by a wine tasting.DAY 14 ~ ZERMATTExcursion: Zermatt and theMatterhorn. Journey to Zermatt tosee the mighty Matterhorn as well asglaciers, waterfalls and mountain flora.You may choose to ride the open-aircogwheel railroad to Gornergrat.DAY 15 ~ VILLARS-SUR-OLLONSpend the day at leisure.Tonight is a Farewell Reception andFondue Dinner.DAY 16 ~ IN TRANSITTransfer to the Geneva airport for thereturn flight to your gateway city.A
NOTE: The information presented is preliminary.Itineraries, included features and schedules are subject to change. Your Travel Director will describethe length and difficulty level of each walk. Youmay choose to participate or ride the mountainlifts. Your rail pass provides unlimited second-classtravel on trains and boats and up to a 50% discounton mountain lifts.
ACCOMMODATIONS
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ALPIN SHERPA HOTELThe Alpin Sherpa Hotel is ideally situatedin the center of the quaint mountain village of Meiringen, surrounded by thebreathtaking landscape of the BerneseOberland. After blissful days of Alpineexploration, relax in front of the hotel fireplace or in the bar. Gather withfriends on the rooftop terrace, or unwindin the sauna, solarium or whirlpool. Dineon delicious traditional cuisine in thehotel restaurant. The hotel is familyowned and managed, which assurescomfort and friendly Swiss hospitality.
HOTEL DU GOLF AND SPA The family-owned Hotel du Golf is ideallylocated in the heart of French-speakingSwitzerland in the charming village ofVillars-sur-Ollon. The Swiss-chalet stylehotel features a lobby decorated withwooden beams, and an inviting centralfireplace, a perfect place to unwind aftera busy day. The hotel’s restaurants servea selection of Swiss, French and Italiancuisine. The wellness center offers anassortment of treatments and featuresboth an indoor and an outdoor spa,Turkish bath, exercise equipment and asauna. Each guest room is tastefullyappointed and provides stunning viewsof the Alpine landscape.
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
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