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We have 12 confirmed participants, which is our maximum this time so we are no
longer taking reservations.
It will be a
small, friendly group!
Are you coming?
Click here to meet your travel mates
and view the informative FAQ.
(print-friendly FAQ
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Itinerary: (print-friendly
itinerary here)
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Sat-Oct. 13 |
DEPARTURE from Austin, Texas
to Zurich, Switzerland
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Day 1
Sun-Oct 14 |
ARRIVAL: DRIVE TO LAUFEN
Pick up all alpine adventurers at Zurich airport in the
morning and drive to Laufen (the
Ricola town)
www.laufen-bl.ch
Meet and greet in or near Laufen
Accommodation: Hotel Restaurant Central, Laufen |
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Day
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Mon-Oct 15 |
HISTORIC BERNE AND THUN
Transfer to Bern
Sightseeing and shopping in Berne
Guided tour of the unique Zytglogge tower
Short drive to Thun
www.thun.ch
Sightseeing and shopping in Thun / Boat ride to Spiez
Transfer to Frutigen
Dinner and public show with Albert & Gage
Accommodation: Hotel Rustica, Spiezstrasse 12, Frutigen |
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Day
3
Tue-Oct 16 |
FRUTIGEN
Gondola to Lake Oeschinen / Tobaggon / Boat ride
Plus (Martin's words) Bouquet of other magnificent
alpine adventures
Accommodation: Hotel Rustica, Spiezstrasse 12,
Frutigen |
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Day
4
Wed-Oct 17 |
LAKE MURTEN REGION
Transfer to Lake Murten area
Guided city tour in Murten
and discover individually the beautiful town of Murten
and its lake
Late afternoon wine tasting in
Erlach
Accommodation: Hotel Murten, Bernstrasse 7, Murten |
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Thu-Oct 18 |
LAKE MURTEN REGION
Visit of picturesque Gruyéres : Swiss Fondue
Show and Dinner in Tschugg (private event)
Accommodation: Hotel Murten, Bernstrasse 7, Murten |
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Day
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Fri-Oct 19 |
A DAY IN THE WATCH VALLEY
Transfer to Col des Roches
visit of
Les Moulins (the mines) in Col des Roches
Transfer to La Chaux de Fonds
www.hautehorlogerie.org
A visit to the world famous
International Watchmaking Museum
Show and Dinner in Col des Roches (private event)
Accommodation: Auberge du Vieux-Puits La Chaux-du-Milieu |
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Day
7
Sat-Oct 20 |
THE HEART OF SWITZERLAND
Transfer to Central Switzerland
Stop along the way at the Grand Canyon of Switzerland
Public show with Albert & Gage in Alpnach
Accommodation: Hotel Schlüssel in Alpnach |
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Day
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Sun-Oct 21 |
THE HEART OF SWITZERLAND
Daytime sightseeing and...
Evening : transfer to hotel in Zurich, near the
airport Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express Rümlang
near Zurich Airport |
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Day
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Mon-Oct 22
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GOODBYE ALPINE ADVENTURERS
Departure from Zurich Airport and end of Albert & Gage
Alpine Adventure Tour 2012 |
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What is it?
A nine day musical trip (including international travel
days) across Switzerland with Christine Albert
and Chris Gage, with David Carroll on upright bass and host
Martin Meier from Switzerland. Christine's mother
was born and raised in Switzerland so Ms. Albert has
Alpine blood running in her veins. Join us as we
explore some towns that are off the beaten path, play
shows in venues that are picture postcard beautiful,
burst into spontaneous yodeling at the sight of a Swiss
cow (it's been known to happen) and devour Swiss fondue
and chocolate.
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IMPORTANT!!
We have 12 confirmed participants, which is our maximum this time so we are no
longer taking reservations. It will be a
small, friendly group!
Click here to see a few photos from our last visit to
Switzerland. |
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FLIGHTS
It's about an 8 hour flight
from your international hub airport...time enough for
dinner, a movie, a little nap, a light breakfast and
then greet your jet lag day the next morning. It's
a short night flying east, and then a LONG sunlit day
flying back west. |
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FOOD
We are leaving the food budget up to each individual as
tastes and preferences vary. There may be some
fixed price meals at private events/receptions.
We're confident that Martin will direct
us towards some amazing Swiss cuisine. He hasn't
let us down yet....Venison Diana with mushroom sauce,
fondue, raclette, nüssli salad, amazing bread and wine,
and oh...my...God...the cheese.
Stick with us, we know where to eat.
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TRANSPORTATION, HOTELS, PAYMENT
Transportation will be provided - we'll be using
two vans so there will be room for all of us and our
luggage and gear. All hotels
will be at least 3 Star accommodations. We are
working with Martin Meier, a Swiss banker by day and a
music promoter by passion/night. He is very
reputable and detail oriented. Most hotels
will come with a delicious free breakfast (Frühstück)
downstairs. Frühstück is usually bread, lunch meat
and cheese, müsli and yoghurt, hard boiled eggs and
coffee. Mmmm.
Fun fact: Swiss folks enjoy a triple
cheek kiss...left, right, left. |
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ACTIVITIES
The schedule of activities, shows, etc. (above) is
subject to small, inspired changes, but basically this
is the plan. T We'll have to do some shopping, of
course. Can you say "engraved Swiss army knife?"
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