Partner programme

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Tour 1 - Monday, 28^th June 2010

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Central Switzerland Tour (Lucerne)

Zurich - Lake Lucerne - Pilatus (2132m a.s.l.) - Kriens - Luzern - Zurich     >> Poster

The city of Lucerne and the beautiful Lake Lucerne Region (Vierwaldstättersee) provide an ideal setting for a vast number of sightseeing trips. Lucerne is a city of bridges, palaces, churches and squares and is most famous for the Chapel Bridge with the Water Tower. Enjoy the Pilatus experience, one of the highlights of Central Switzerland at 2132 m above sea level, and travel on the steepest cogwheel train in the world to see for yourself the breathtaking panorama of mountain peaks. (http://www.luzern.org/)

7 am to 5 pm

CHF 165.00

Included: fares and guide

Not included: food and drinks

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Tour 2 - Tuesday, 29^th June 2010

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Eastern Switzerland Tour (St. Gallen/Appenzell)

Zurich - Stein - Demonstration Dairy - Appenzell - St. Gallen - Stiftsbibliothek (Benedictiner Abbey library) - Zurich     >> Poster

This tour leads us to the city of St. Gallen whose famous Abbey District has belonged to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1983 and includes the oldest library in Switzerland. St. Gallen has also achieved fame in the fields of textiles (embroideries) and architecture. The small town of Appenzell lies in a picturesque, hilly landscape. Highlights of the canton Appenzell are the region’s long-held rural customs and the dozens of farmhouses lying scattered across the valley. We will introduce you to the secrets of the Appenzell cheese culture in a demonstration dairy. (http://www.st.gallen-bodensee.ch/, http://www.appenzell.ch/)

7.15 am to 5.30 pm

CHF 69.00

Included: fares, entrances and guide

Not included: food and drinks

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Tour 3 - Wednesday, 30^th June 2010

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Rhine Falls Tour

Zurich – Rhine Falls – Schaffhausen (Munot) – Zurich     >> Poster

Schaffhausen is situated in the very north of Switzerland. You will discover the Rhine Falls, the largest Falls in Europe, which offer the visitor a spectacular sight. Enjoy a boat ride to the rock promontory in the middle of the Falls and to the other side of the Rhine.

The impressive Munot fortress, the landmark of Schaffhausen, is definitely worthwhile visiting - it was responsible for guarding the border city of Schaffhausen in the 16th century. (http://www.schaffhauserland.ch/)

9.00 am to 5.15 pm

CHF 65.00

Included: fares, entrances and guide

Not included: food and drinks

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Tour 4 - Thursday, 1^st July 2010

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Zurich Region Tour

Zurich - Lake Zurich - Rapperswil - Zurich     >> Poster

Enjoy a 2-hour cruise on Lake of Zurich with the splendid mountain panorama on the skyline and a stroll through Rapperswil, the “City of Roses” with its unique attractions for visitors: the rose gardens, the medieval castle and the picturesque Old Town. Return to Zurich by train along the “Gold Coast”. (http://www.zuerichsee.ch/)

9.35 am to 2.10 pm

CHF 36.00

Included: fares and guide

Not included: ticket for the zoo, food and drinks

Copyrights/images with grateful thanks to:

Schweiz Tourism (Swiss-Image), Appenzeller Tourism,

Schaffhauserland Tourism, Zürich Tourism

 

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General Information

Half-Fare Travelcard (1/2-Tax)

In Switzerland, a special monthly rail card (Half-Fare Travelcard) is available, which allows unlimited purchase of 1^st and 2^nd class train, bus, boat and some cable car tickets at half price, within one month/one or two years validity. It can be purchased at most train stations (or on the internet). It is worthwhile buying the card, if you join several of our trips, or if you want to attach holidays around your stay at ICPMG2010. For the Post Conference Tour, this card will be included automatically and be provided by us, if you do not already have one (key passport data are required). The costs of the Tours 1-4 can be slightly discounted, if you are an owner of the Half-Fare Travelcard.

Furthermore, journeys to Germany and Austria are reduced by 25% from beyond the Swiss border.

Travelcard prices, if bought at the Swiss Railways counter:

Valid for one month (31 days): CHF 99.00

Valid for one year: CHF 150.00

(Products and prices are subject to change.)

http://travel.sbb.ch/; http://www.sbb.ch/ (see ‘Swiss Travel System’ or ‘Train’)

 

Please note:

Prices of the Tours are indicative and will be confirmed in 2010.

All train travel will be 2^nd class (which is very comfortable in any case).

All tours will be accompanied by an English speaking guide from the ICPMG2010 organisation.