Experience France and Switzerland
10 or 12 days
Zurich, Lake Brienz region, Paris, Extension to the French Riviera
France and Switzerland share a 372-mile border—and centuries of close political ties and cultural connections. Go beyond the sights and gain a deeper understanding of the way of life in both countries, from making cheese in Emmental, exploring classic Swiss architecture, taking an Impressionist painting lesson in Paris, or making an early-morning visit to a street market.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Switzerland
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Day 2: Zurich • Lake Brienz region
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTravel to the Lake Brienz region
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Day 3: Lake Brienz region
Take a tour of Bern
Visit the Einsteinhaus
Stop for a photo of Zytglogge, medieval clock tower renowned for its moving puppets
Travel to Emmental
Visit a dairy and taste some local cheeses
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Day 4: Lake Brienz region
Ride the Brienz-Rothorn railway
Visit Ballenberg
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Day 5: Lake Brienz region
Complete a ropes course challenge
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Day 6: Lake Brienz region • Burgundy • Paris
Travel via Burgundy to Paris
Stop for a photo in Burgundy
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Day 7: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Les Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
Take a painting lesson
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 8: Paris
Take a walking tour of a Parisian market
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Versailles
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Day 9: Paris
Visit the Louvre
Take a walking tour of Paris
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Visit the Sainte-Chapelle
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Paris • French Riviera
Travel by TGV train to NiceTake a walking tour of Nice
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Day 11: French Riviera
Take an excursion to Monaco and Eze
Visit a French perfume factory
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Day 12: Depart for home
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