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Idyllic Switzerland - yours to discover…

 “Some beautiful paths cannot be discovered without getting lost” – Erol Ozan

What is it about Europe that everyone loves & that entices travelers to return again & again & again? There simply is no way to tour Europe & not be awestruck by its natural beauty, epic history and dazzling artistic & culinary diversity.  Standing the test of time, in more ways than one, Europe is never boring. Not only is it rich in history, it is also a destination that practically demands repeat visits.

 

And, referring to your destination on this journey, Switzerland is undoubtedly one of the most picturesque and most beautiful countries in the world. Look past the silk-smooth Chocolate, Cuckoo Clocks & Yodelling - contemporary Switzerland, land of 4 languages, is all about epic journeys & sublime experiences. It can be a glorious whirlwind trip whether you have packed your hiking boots, snowboard, or just a good book & a pair of sunglasses. Come……experience picturesque Switzerland & it’s Christmas Markets, with us...

 

Europe’s almost unmanageable wealth of attractions is its biggest single draw: the birthplace of democracy in Athens, the Renaissance art of Florence, the graceful Canals of Venice, the Napoleonic splendour of Paris & the multi-layered historical & cultural canvas of London.

 

Less obvious but no less impressive attractions include Moorish Palaces in Andalucía, the fascinating East-meets-West brew of İstanbul, the majesty of meticulously restored imperial Palaces in Russia's former Capital St Petersburg & the ongoing project of Gaudí's La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.

 

Despite its population density Europe maintains spectacular natural scenery: rugged Scottish Highlands with Glens & Lochs; Norway's fabulous Fjords, seemingly chipped to jagged perfection by giants; the vine-raked valleys of the Loire & the steppe-like plains of central Spain. For Beaches, take a circuit of the Mediterranean's northern coast where beach holidays were practically invented. Or strike out to lesser-known yet beautiful coastal regions such as the Baltic & Black Seas. Mountain lovers should head to the Alps that march across central Europe taking in France, Switzerland, Austria, northern Italy & tiny Liechtenstein.

 

Europe has some of the best nightlife in the world. Globally famous DJs keep the party going in London, Berlin, Paris - all of which also offer top-class entertainment, especially Theatre & live Music. Other key locations for high-energy nightlife include Moscow, Belgrade, Budapest & Madrid, while those hankering for something cosier can add Dublin's Pubs or Vienna's Cafes to their itinerary. Continue to party on the Continent's streets at a multiplicity of Festivals, from Parades attended by thousands to Concerts in an ancient Amphitheaters.

 

Once, visitors have ticked off the great Museums, panoramic vistas & energetic nightlife, what is left? A chance to indulge in a culinary adventure to beat all others. Who wouldn't want to snack on Pizza in Naples, Souvlaki in Santorini or even Haggis in Scotland? But did you also know that Britain has some of the best Indian Restaurants in the world; that Turkey's Doner Kebab is a key part of contemporary German food culture & that in Netherlands, one can gorge on an Indonesian rijsttafel (rice table)? Europe's diversity & global reach is its trump card.

 

Traveling to Europe allows travelers to retrace the steps of significant historic, political and religious figures as well as learn about some of the most significant moments in our history.

 

And now, let us talk about Switzerland which has something for everyone, from the snow-capped mountain peaks to the pristine lakes & lot of other features, in between.

 

Bewitching Scenery | Alpine Tradition | Avant-Garde Culture

One of the most picturesque & beautiful mountainous country in Central Europe, famous for its Mountains, Clocks & Cuisine - especially Cheese & Chocolates, Switzerland is known as the Playground of Europe, in part because of its Ski & Resort destinations in the Alps.

 

Switzerland is a harmonious tableau of beautiful images, a slideshow of epic proportions that is easy to step into & travellers have been seduced ever since the days of the Alpinism's Golden Age in the 19^th century & the birth of winter tourism in the Alps in the 1930s. From the intoxicating chink of Verbier glitterati hobnobbing over Champagne to the reassuring bell jangle of silky black Val d'Herens cattle being mucked out in the Valais, Switzerland mixes rural & urban with astonishing ease, grace & precision. Ride a little red Train between Peak & Pine, soak in mountain Spa waters, Snowshoe to your Igloo or scamper across medieval Bridges & know that this small landlocked country will be picture perfect, with not a hair out of place.

 

Switzerland's hallucinatory landscapes demand immediate action - grab boots, leap on board, toot bike bell & let spirits rip. Skiing & Snowboarding in Graubunden, Bernese Oberland & Central Switzerland are winter choices. When Pastures turn green, Hiking & Biking trails abound in Glacier encrusted mountain areas & lower down along lost Valleys, glittering Lakeshores & pea-green Vineyards. View the natural grandeur from a hot-air Balloon or Parachute, or afloat a white-water Raft. Then, there are those must-do-before-death moments like encountering Eiger's chiselled north face up close or reaching crevassed ice on 3454 metre high Jungfraujoch. And, you don’t need to be a mountaineer to be able reach it.

 

Switzerland showcases 3 of Europe's most distinct cultures. To the northeast is the clean & correct, 8 - 5 working, stiffer Swiss-German speaking Switzerland; to the southwest, you find the wine drinking & laissez-faire style derived from the French; in the southeast, south of the Alps, the sun warms Italian speaking cappuccino sippers loitering in Italian-style Piazzas; & in the centre, see classic Swiss Alphorns & mountain Landscapes. Binding it all together is a distinct Swiss mentality.

 

Variety is the spice of rural life in this rich, earthy land where Alpine tradition is rooted in the agricultural calendar & soaring mountains are as common as muck. Travels are mapped by Villages with timber Granaries built on stilts to keep the rats out & Farmstead Chalets brightened with red geranium blossoms. Ancient Markets, folkloric Fairs, flag waving & Alp Horn Concerts engrave the passing of seasons in every soul. And then, there is the food - a hearty & flavorsome, gastronomic celebration of gooey Cheese desperate to be dipped in, along with velvety Chocolate, autumnal game & air-dried meats.

 

The perfect antidote to rural beauty is a surprise set of cities: Capital Bern with its medieval Old Town & world-class Modern Art, deeply Germanic Basel & its bold Architecture, shopping-chic Geneva astraddle Europe’s largest Lake, tycoon-magnet Zug & uber-cool Zurich with its rooftop Bars & atypical Swiss street grit. Beard cutting or stone throwing, Paul Klee art or hip Club gig: what a euphoric journey indeed, it will be.

 

Switzerland - a unique experience is just the beginning…. Take the plunge now & yep….the iconic Swiss are waiting. Spectacular & surreal. A warm welcome awaits you and The Journeys is ready to take you on well, a journey (or journeys) of discovery.

  

Come…be inspired & discover the World... 

 

 

We are in the process of updating our Offerings of experiential journeys to Switzerland. Please contact us in the interim if you want to explore more options & we will be happy to customise & offer suggestions based on your personal preferences……