Duration
2 Days/1 Night
Travel Type
City Package
Not many cities have managed to retain their historic features quite as successfully as Bern, the capital of Switzerland. The old town of Bern is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and thanks to its 6 kilometres of arcades – the locals refer to them as Lauben – boasts on of the longest weather-sheltered shopping promenades in Europe.
Inclusions
1 night at Kreuz Bern Modern Hotel 3* (or similar) with breakfast
Guided UNESCO Stroll City Walk
Entrance to Einstein Museum
Exclusions
Flights – Meals other than those specified in the itinerary – Personal expenses – City tax (payable at the hotel) – Travel insurance – Any other items not not mentioned in the Inclusions.
Additional Information
Note
Daily departures available
1
DAY 1 BERN
Arrival in Bern. You will be able to get to know the unique beauty of Switzerland’s capital by joining the included city tour before midday. During your walk through the Old Town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will learn numerous important and humorous facts about daily life as well as its history.
In the afternoon, stop at one of the small street cafes or vaulted cellars full of locals for lunch and feel the relaxed Bernese way of life. The long arcades ‐ with 6 kilometres these are the longest covered Shopping promenades in Europe ‐ invite you to stroll along the streets which preserved a very traditional atmosphere. Stop around Kornhaus area for a drink and dinner in one of the many traditional or trendy restaurants.
Accommodation : Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel 3* (or similar) for 1 night
2
DAY 2 BERN
Breakfast at the hotel. Head to the impressive Kirchenfeldbrucke with great views of the city and the river Aare. On the other side you will find the Einstein Museum, where a visit is included. It is a ’must’ with its powerful presentation of the life and work of Albert Einstein, who was living in Bern when his theory of relativity turned our perceptions of space and time upside down.
After lunch (not included), take a very pleasant stroll along the Aare takes you to the restaurant Old Tramdepot, where you can enjoy a seasonal dish, a locally brewed beer and fantastic views. Famous Bear Park is just two steps further. Don’t miss this opportunity to take pictures of the heraldic animal which, according to legend, gave the city its name. A little detour takes you to one of the most beautiful parks in Bern with an unrivalled view over the rooftops, the minster and the loop of the Aare River.
Departure at the end of the day.
Meals : Breakfast
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Price in $ CAD, per person, starting from, in double occupancy |
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| Departues from Fridays to Sundays – 2023 |
Double Occupancy | Single Occupancy | |
| January to December | on request | on request | |
**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.
