Day 01 : ZURICH
Upon arrival at Zurich, make your own way to the Hotel of your choice. Check-in at the Hotel. Day free at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 02 : ZURICH
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast enjoy Grand City Tour of Zurich. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 03 : ZURICH
Day free for at leisure for shopping & other independent activities. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 04 : ZURICH
In the afternoon check out and proceed for your onward journey.
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Zurich Attractions

Bahnhofstrasse
The elegant Bahnhofstrasse was built on the site of the city walls which were torn down 150 years ago. Underfoot are bank vaults full of gold and silver. You aren't allowed into the vaults but the famous street's large department stores and speciality shops are happy to offer you a peek at their goods.

Buerkliplatz Flohmarkt
This established flea market is the perfect place to hunt for that cuckoo clock for the folks back home. The stalls offer a range of goods, mostly antiques; antique fondue pots, antique mountain climbing gear. If all this rummaging makes you hungry, fear not, the variety of food stalls will keep you energised for more shopping.

Fraumünster
The Fraumünster Church is noted for the distinctive stained glass windows in its choir section, created by Marc Chagall in 1970 and completed when he was 83 years old. Those familiar with Chagall's vibrant art will understand why they are one of the highlights of Zürich. The building itself dates from the 13th century. It's closed at lunchtime.

Museum of Fine Arts
The Museum of Fine Arts is a behemoth of 19th- and 20th-century art, with works by Dali, Arp, Man Ray, Bacon, Cézanne, Renoir, Hockney, Manet, Monet and Gauguin all on display. There's a fair sprinkling of Picassos, a room devoted to Marc Chagall, and an Edvard Munch collection that will make you scream.

Swiss National Museum
The Swiss Museum, set in an imitation castle, is a great big cream cake of a place; try to digest it all in one go and you could come away feeling bloated. The permanent collection gives the ultimate rundown on Swiss life and times from the prehistoric to the present. The special exhibitions are usually enticing.

There's a good selection of church art, plus weapons, coins, room interiors, costumes and utensils. The fresco in the Hall of Arms, the Retreat of the Swiss Confederates at Marignano, is by Ferdinand Hodler. In the basement there's an interesting section on book-inscribing in the Middle Ages (you'll discover that the colour purple was extracted from snails), including some fine facsimiles of 14th-century books to leaf through.

Zoo Dolder
Zoo Dolder is one of Europe's leading zoos. The expansive location gives its 1800 animals plenty of room to breathe, and the zoo has built a Madagascan rainforest environment. If you come at certain times you can see elephants being washed, bats feeding, and emperor penguins strolling free around the grounds.
There are 350 animal species from all around the world, in all about 2500 animals. Two of the more famous residents are Asian elephant Ceyla-Himali and her son, whose birth in June 2000 was broadcast live on the Internet. The pleasant zoo backs on to Zürichberg woods, ideal for walks away from the noise of the city.

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Zurich Travel Tips

When to Visit - Arts and Events

Zurich's spring festival and parade, Sechseläuten, is held on the third Monday of April and brings the streets of Zurich alive. In August, the streets come alive again with the Street Parade, a large-scale electronic music event with international DJs and performers. In November, Expovina, held on boats on the Bürkliplatz, offers tempting exhibitions and samples of international wines.

Zürich Dining

Zurich is a cosmopolitan city offering cuisine from all over the world. Restaurants range from Swiss, Italian, French and Indian. Zurich's own cooking is in the French style and is best enjoyed with a bottle of local wine in one of the elegant restaurants or country inns.

Zürich Tipping Advice

Tipping is expected in Zurich, so tip according to your level of satisfaction. A service charge is usually included on restaurant and hotel bills of about 15 percent. Taxi drivers expect small tips, but be aware that they also include service charges when billing.

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TOUR COST :

HOTEL Rate ( Per person on TWIN sharing basis )
Senator (2*+) EUR 171.00
Swissotel International Zurich (3+*) EUR 236.00
Marriott Zurich (5*) EUR 309.00

PRICE INCLUDES:
1) 03 Nights accommodation at the Hotel of your choice.
2) Daily Breakfast.
3) Zurich Trolley Experience Tour.
4) All applicable taxes.

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Have a great trip! This itinerary and supplementary information has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it may be subject to change, and DOES NOT form part of a contract between the client and AirCruise.

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