SCENIC SWITZERLAND & OBERAMMERGAU

August 27-Sept 7, 2010

If the entire world’s a stage, then Switzerland is its most spectacular set! Join Hermes Tours as we explore magnificent alpine vistas, charming mountainside villages, and lovely lakeside cities. You’ll delight in the most incredible train journey you’re ever likely to take, past snow-capped peaks and pristine valleys. You’re sure to agree that Switzerland serves as an unforgettable opening act to Oberammergau’s Passion Play. We’ve got your tickets to this treasured 370-year tradition!

• Geneva, including the Old Town, St. Pierre Cathedral, Jet d’eau, and panoramic tour of Belle Epoque palaces, United Nations, World Health Organization, and Red Cross
• Castle of Chillon
• Zermatt & Matterhorn, including cog railway to Gornergrat
• Scenic Glacier Express train to St. Moritz
• Oberammergau Passion Play, including 3-course lunch and 3-course dinner
• Liechtenstein, -the smallest German speaking country in the world - photo stop and coffee break
• Lucerne orientation tour
• Lake Lucerne Dinner Cruise
• Zurich, including Old Town and Niederdorf
• Accommodations for 11 nights in 4-star hotels
• Services of a Hermes Tours escort
• Services of an expert, local guide in all cities
• $125 per person savings if you reserve by July 31 2009!
• Optional Helicopter Tour of Matterhorn
• This tour will sell out fast! It is only possible to see the Passion Play in Oberammergau once every 10 years. Call us today to reserve your space.

Geneva: Hotel Cornavin or similar
Zermatt: Hotel Matterhornblick or similar
St. Moritz: Laudinella Hotel or similar
Oberammergau: Schilcher Hof Oberammergau Hotel
Lucerne: NH Luzern Hotel or similar
Zurich: Montana Hotel or similar

Included:
Services of professional gay tour guide throughout the trip. Accommodations as listed, rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips and service charges. All meals as per itinerary, Transportation in luxury air-conditioned mini coach. Entrance fees to all sites on itinerary.

Group Size: The maximum group size for this tour will be 39 guests. As the Oberammergau Passion play only happens every 10 years we expect this trip will sell out very quickly.

Transportation:
Transportation is provided by luxury air conditioned mini-bus with English speaking driver.

Visas: Canadian and American passport holders do not require visas to any of the countries on this tour. Please make sure you passport is valid for at least 6 months after your return date.

Shots and Immunizations:
There are no shots that are required for travel to Europe but Hermes Tours does recommend that your tetanus booster be up to date.

Currency and Money Issues: The currency in Switzerland is the Swiss Franc. Germany's main currency is the Euro. It is now very easy to withdraw money from ATMs located throughout each country as well as to use your Visa or MasterCard. The American Express card is less widely accepted. Travelers checks are also accepted however can carry a heavy commission fee. We recommend to travelers to bring only a small amount of cash and/or travelers checks and to rather use their ATM and credit cards while traveling.

Not Included: Round-trip air transportation to/from Switzerland; transfers to/from airports, meals and activities not specifically included in the itinerary; insurance; alcohol; soft drinks; bottled water; laundry; telephone calls; faxes and any other expenses of a personal nature. Usual tips to drivers and guides are not included.

Making a reservation with a deposit will be considered to be consent to the following conditions:

Hermes Tours reserve the right to accept or decline any person as a member of the tour at any time and to make whatever changes become necessary with or without notice. Guaranteed departure with a minimum of 15 participants.

Hermes Tours is not responsible for airline cancellation or change penalties incurred by individual tour participants for air tickets purchased prior to notification that the tour is a confirmed departure. Travel cancellation insurance would cover these costs should the tour be cancelled.

Hermes Tours does not accept responsibility in whole or in part for any delay, loss, accidents, personal injury, sickness, medical expenses, or property damage occasioned by fault of any person from whatever cause. All participants are required to sign a standard liability form.