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Sunday, February 14, 2010

City Tour of Salzburg & Restaurant M32



Enjoy a panoramic sightseeing tour of Salzburg and witness some of the main attractions of the city. Marvel at the historic buildings and monuments and admire gain an insight into the rich cultural heritage of Austria. Feel the magic of Mozart’s compositions in his house and see the sites associated with the film Sound of Music. Enjoy an elevator ride up a mountain and admire the scenic vistas of the surroundings.

You are picked up from Mirabellplatz, in front of St. Andrä Church and taken for this guided tour in a coach.

The tour commences from Mirabell Square and takes you through Mozarteum, the new part of the city. Continue to Mozart's Residence and then head for Staatsbrucke and drive through the baroque Old Town with its resplendent Dome and the festival quarter.

Pass the Nonnberg Abbey and see Castle Leopoldskron, used as the von Trapp family home in the film, 'Sound of Music'.

The tour returns to Mirabell Square. From there, proceed for a cruise on the river and see the important buildings of the city pass by.

Take an elevator ride and enjoy the scenic views from the Restaurant M32 up on Moenchsberg (City Mountain) with coffee and cake.

At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at Mirabellplatz (bus terminal).


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Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Nature and Sightseeing in Switzerland - 8 days



This tour is your chance to see the contrasting beauty of Switzerland, the snow-capped Alps, lush meadows of Lucerne surrounded by gently-rounded hills, and the sparking lakes of St. Moritz. The medieval city of Lucerne looks out upon the frosted peaks of the Alps and the clear blue waters of Lake Lucerne, and reveals fascinating and humorous pieces of history as you wander down its small streets.

Zurich is home to gothic cathedrals, the elegance of the Bahnhofstrasse and the masterpieces of Gaugin – find anything, from the culinary pleasures of Rosti and Swiss chocolate to the sound of alphorns and perhaps yodelling.

Take one of the most spectacular train journeys in the world, aboard the luxurious Glacier Express, from St. Moritz to Zermatt. Along this route, you will pass through wild gorges, soaring bridges, fascinating loop tunnels and white glaciers, close enough to reach out and touch!


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Tour of Swiss Mountain Passes from Zurich



The alpine country of Switzerland is renowned world over for its breathtaking mountain passes. Set out from Zurich to the region of Bernese Oberland. You will be fascinated by its snow-capped pinnacles, fresh air, jagged rocks, lush rolling green hills and a lovely weather.

Take a trip to the Aare Gorge formed 10,000 years ago as a result of glaciation. As you walk on its footbridges and tunnels, you will be bordered by sheer cliffs up to 50 meters high on either side. At the bottom of this steep drop, the Rhone River is barely one meter wide. For a brilliant visual treat, head to the Rhone Glacier and walk through the 100-meter long blue ice tunnel to the Ice Room.

After refreshing over a cup of coffee, you will be all set to tackle the Furka Pass. Enjoy the spectacular scenery over the Gotthard massif.


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Mount Hoher Kasten and Chocolate Factory Tour from Zurich



Your Swiss excursion is incomplete without a trip to Appenzellerland combined with a cable-car ride to the scenic Mount Hoher Kasten. Don’t miss out a visit to the 360-degree revolving restaurant on the summit of Hoher Kasten. Enjoy stunning views of the Alpstein Massif and the landscapes of five different countries over coffee and cakes.

The village of Appenzell is characterised by undulating green hills, flowery meadows, rugged mountains and a vibrant local life. Wander down the streets and you will see distinctive local houses with painted facades and attached barns.

Take a tour of the Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolate Factory and learn the art of Swiss chocolate making.


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Monday, January 18, 2010

Swiss Traditions - Appenzellerland and Chocolate Factory Tour from Zurich



Your Swiss excursion is incomplete without a trip to Appenzellerland, known for its undulating green hills, flowery meadows, rugged mountains and a vibrant local life. The village of Appenzell has long been one of Switzerland’s most active centres for yodelling, alphorn playing and other expressions of Swiss musical tradition.

Wander down the streets and you will see distinctive local houses with painted facades and attached barns. And if you fancy primitive art, don’t forget to pick up a traditional ‘Appenzeller panoramic cow’ painting from a local souvenir shop.

Take a tour of the Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolate Factory and choose from a range of chocolates at the factory shop.


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