Tar Heel Travel
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Embrace the beauty of Switzerland on an eight-night journey for active travelers. This enchanting land is yours to behold, from snow-capped summits to winding footpaths and unfettered blue skies. Begin in gorgeous Interlaken, nestled in the Bernese Oberland. Enjoy visits to Kandersteg, a paradise for nature lovers, and storybook Lauterbrunnen. Travel on to charming Nyon, tucked along the sun-drenched shores of Lake Geneva. Indulge in local Swiss chocolates and cheeses, and sip crisp vintages at a Lavaux winery replete with terraced slopes.
Delight in lakeside Montreux, stroll ancient castle ramparts and cruise on Lake Geneva, which shimmers like a jewel. Enjoy the picturesque town of Annecy during a special excursion to the French Alps. During this one-of-a-kind journey, rides on cogwheels, trains and cable cars showcase the region’s quintessential beauty of dramatic cliffs, flower-filled meadows and sweeping forests. This program features first-class hotels, plus an extensive meal plan including wine with dinner. Let Switzerland’s wonders steal your heart.
Day 2 - Zürich, Switzerland | Interlaken
Day 3 - Kandersteg | Oeschinensee
Day 4 - Lauterbrunnen Valley | Mürren
Day 5 - Interlaken
Day 6 - Gruyères | Nyon
Day 7 - Montreux | Lavaux
Day 8 - Annecy, France | Nyon
Day 9 - Geneva
Day 10 - Depart for home city
Base Price: From $5,540, per person, based on double occupancy
- $895 single supplement fee
- Airfare additional
- VAT/Port included in pricing
Discounts available:
- Save $250 per person with Special Savings, through Sept. 24, 2024.
- Save $500 person with Full Payment Discount*, through Feb. 18, 2025.
- *Must pay in full at the time of booking to receive discount
Inclusions:
- 4 nights in Interlaken, Switzerland at the first-class Hotel Carlton-Europe, 4 nights in Nyon at the first-class Hotel Real Nyon.
- 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners, including Welcome and Farewell Dinners; tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine with dinner.
- See brochure for full details.
- Tar Heel Travel is a member exclusive perk.
- There must be one Carolina Alumni member in a room. Membership is open to anyone. Learn more.
- By reserving on this tour, you agree to the terms and conditions specific to this tour which are set by the tour operator. This information can be found in the tour brochure.
- The Carolina Alumni Travel Office and tour operator reserve the right to to decline or accept a reservation should a person's health, mental condition, physical infirmity or attitude jeopardize the operation of the tour or the rights, welfare, or enjoyment of other participants. Refunds will be made in accordance with the cancellation policy listed in the tour brochure.
- Please contact us if you have questions about this trip or group travel. We're happy to help in any way we can.
- Phone: (877) 962-3980 (If we are unable to answer your call, please leave a detailed message with your name, phone number and email.)
- Email: travel@unc.edu
- All inquiries and room requests are answered in the order in which they are received.
- If you are ready to request a reservation, please submit your reservation request form.
- If you wish us to hold a room for 2 business days, please send us the passenger's names, address, phone number and email. This information must be provided in order to hold a room.