Switzerland is one of the most picturesque European countries. It has a relatively small area, which compactly accommodates the Alpine landscapes, as well as many lakes and ancient castles .
Switzerland belongs to the category of countries that can be visited at any time of the year. There is a wide range of ski resorts , health-improving centers and simply excellent places for recreation. In order to visit all the most interesting places, it may take a lot of time and money. Therefore, it is better to immediately register for group tours. Employees of travel agencies will acquaint you with the most fascinating museums and places of interest .
Choosing an excursion and a tour in Switzerland, proceed from the way you plan to travel. Travel agencies offer the following types of excursions:
- pedestrian;
- automobile;
- combined.
The most interesting excursions
Pedestrian excursions in Switzerland in Russian are excellent for a detailed acquaintance with the old Swiss cities - Bern , Geneva , Zurich , Basel and Lucerne .
- A walking tour of the capital of Switzerland, the city of Bern , is held in small groups and lasts approximately 2 hours. The route of the tour includes a visit to the Rose Garden , the bear park , the Federal Palace , the Clock Tower and the Bernese Cathedral . During the tour you will also visit many local museums, including the Alpine Museum of the Einstein Museum. This is a mandatory program in the list of what is worth seeing in Bern for 1 day . The cost of this tour is approximately 150 euros or 165 Swiss francs.
- Tour of one of the most expensive cities in Switzerland - Geneva - will cost you 180 euros or 200 Swiss francs. The excursion route includes St. Peter's Cathedral and St. Magdalene Church, the famous Geneva Fountain and the Reformation Wall , the Bolshoi Theater and many other attractions. You can also book a car tour of Geneva. During the tour you will visit the Old City Center, the area of billionaires and the area of International Organizations.
- Tour of Basel is interesting because it offers a view directly to Germany and France. During the tour you can visit the Town Hall, where you will be told the story of Shushanna, Kunsthalle , one of the many museums - the museum of dolls - and other monuments of architecture and history. The tour lasts about 2 hours and costs about 220 euros.
- A walking tour of Zurich includes a visit to the main shopping street - Bahnhofstrasse, where stock exchanges, insurance companies and banks are located. From this street the guide takes you to Parade Square, the Fraumünster Church, the Grossmunster Temple, the best city museums and other city sights. A sightseeing tour of Zurich costs about 120-240 euros and can last up to 5 hours.
- Visiting Lucerne - the heart of Central Switzerland - includes a visit to many architectural monuments:
- Glacier Park ;
- the monument "The Dying Lion" ;
- Cathedral of St. Ledegar;
- the Kapellebrücke bridge ;
- Gothic fountain;
- Mill Bridge, etc.
The tour is conducted in groups of up to 30 people and costs about 350 euros or 380 Swiss francs.
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If you want to get acquainted with medieval Swiss castles, then you'd better sign up for a car tour. Be sure to visit the mysterious castle of Chillon , the Bellinzona castle group and the Laufen castle over the Rhine waterfall . Car tours with escorts cost around 90-110 Swiss francs in 2 hours.
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Whichever excursion in Switzerland you choose, you can count on a lot of wonderful experiences. During the tour, you will not only get acquainted with the history of Switzerland, but also admire its beautiful alpine landscapes.