How long does it take for Switzerland visa processing and what are the steps?

You must apply for a visa at least 15 - 20 ( working days) before the departure date of your holiday Tour 'Best of Switzerland and Dubai'. Steps for Switzerland visa processing are as below: (First step) is to seek an appointment for a visa application. (Second Step) is preparation of the documentation - both Travel and Financial documents. (Third Step) is to visit the visa facilitation center and submit your application along with the biometric details and (Fourth Step) is to wait for the decision.

How do we apply for a Dubai Visa ?

Dubai Visa Application is done by La Vacanza Travel on your behalf. You only provide us the scanned copy of your valid passport and a colored photograph. After application submission it normally takes 3-4 working days to get a visa. It is an e-visa and you receive a copy by email in your inbox.

Which airlines do we fly when we book this holiday tour Switzerland with Dubai ?

Most suitable flight to visit both Dubai and Switzerland is Emirates airlines. Emirates offers convenient flight connections from many cities in India like kolkata, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad Cochin and many more cities, however it is a very popular airlines and sometimes can get very busy and you may not get the cheapest fare.

Is there any other option of flight ( besides Emirates ) for this tour of Switzerland and Dubai ?

Emirates is best to visit both Switzerland and Dubai, it has flights from kolkata, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad Cochin however, Etihad airlines is another very good flight option for Switzerland and Abu Dhabi ( Etihad flies to Abu Dhabi, You can drive to Dubai from Abu Dhabi ). Along with its partner airlines Jet Airways it conveniently offers flight from even more destinations like Lucknow, Guwahati, kolkata, Delhi, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad Cochin and many more cities in India.

Is Equated Monthly Installment (EMI) facility available for payment of this holiday tour package ?

Yes, we can facilitate payment by credit card for this holiday tour package you may opt for Equated Monthly Installment (EMI) option. Terms and conditions of your bank will apply.

07-Days Tour: Best of Switzerland and Dubai, UAE

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07-Days Tour: Best of Switzerland and Dubai, UAE

If you wish to see two of the top destinations in the world, this holiday package '07-Days Tour: Best of Switzerland and Dubai, UAE' is meant for you. Included with stay in Lucerne, Interlaken or Zurich in Switzerland and Dubai in UAE, it lets your explore Mount Titlis, Jungfraujoch, lake Lucerne cruise, Zurich's old town and fashionable Bahnhoffstrasse besides Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Musical fountain, city tour, Dhow cruise and Desert Safari in Dubai.

Highlights

An endless list of attractions and things to do in Switzerland and Dubai makes creating an itinerary or a tour quite a challenging task, especially for first-time Indian tourists. We have rounded up some of the highlight of our '07-Days Tour: Best of Switzerland and Dubai, UAE'

Completely customizable tour program
City Tour, Desert Safari in Dubai
Complete assistance during visit in Dubai & Switzerland
Titlis Rotair - The world's first rotating gondola
Unlimited travel within Switzerland with Travel Pass

Flights by Emirates Airlines
Private transfers in Dubai with a friendly driver
Visit Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe
Visit Zurich, Lucerne, Interlakes and more
Carefully selected hotels with breakfast

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival Zurich, Switzerland

On arrival at the Zurich Airport in Switzerland validate your Swiss rail pass and board your train to Zurich city. Swiss rail pass is the best way to travel with in Switzerland as it offers unlimited access to all public transportation, free cruising, discounts on shopping, tour, entrances, excursions and many more things in Switzerland. Zurich is the largest and most beautiful city in Switzerland.

Check-in at your Zurich hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel in Zurich.
Day 2

Zurich - Visit Interlaken and Jungfraujoch

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Visiting highest peak of swiss Alps - Jungfraujoch is an experience in itself, excursion to Jungfraujoch is highlight of your Switzerland holiday package. Start by visiting Interlaken and further to Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald, from there change to Wengernalp Railway, which will then take you to top of Europe via Kleine Scheidegg.

On the Top of Jungfraujoch, spend the day exploring the various attraction like the largest glacier in the Alps - Great Aletsch Glacier, Ice Palace, Ice Gateway and Sphinx Observatory which is one of the highest observatories in the world. Later, return via Kleine Scheidegg to either Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald and further down to Interlaken using you Swiss Rail Pass.

Interlaken is located between the two Alpine Lakes. Take a leisurely stroll in this beautiful Swiss town. Discover Interlaken along with its scenic landscape, valleys, mountains, lakes, local houses, local markets, may be enjoy a Swiss pastry and cookies in one of the local Bakeries.

Return to Zurich for your overnight stay at your hotel in Zurich.
Day 3

Zurich - Visit Mount Titlis, Lucerne Town and Lake Lucerne Cruise

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Mount titlis is the second highest peak in Swiss Alps. Travel to Engelberg and experience a fantastic journey to the top of Mount Titlis on world's first revolving cable car knows as Rotair as you witness breathtaking 360 degree views of the snow capped mountains. Spend the day playing with snow or enjoy a ride on the Ice Flyer. Return to Lucerne by train from Engelberg.

Lucerne is a beautiful city in the heart of Switzerland amidst snowcapped mountains with famous lake lucerne. Enjoy the city walk in Lucerne with its colourful Old Town (Altstadt) and 14th-century Museggmauer city walls, covered bridges including the wooden bridge ( Kapellbrücke ) and Lion monument built in 1821. Do not forget to take a ride on a cruise in lake Lucerne ( It is included for you would be holding a Swiss Rail Pass ).

Return to Zurich for your overnight stay at your hotel in Zurich.
Day 4

Zurich - Visit Rhine Falls, Bahnhofstrasse and Old Town in Zurich

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. This day is free for you to explore Zurich on own, You may choose an optional activity from the list of sightseeing and activities in Zurich offered by La Vacanza Travel or you may head to bahnhofstrasse for unlimited shopping opportunities Zurich has to offer.

Your Switzerland holiday would not be complete without Rhine Falls, the largest falls in Central Europe, spanning 150 meters. A boat trip up the Rhine would provide you excellent views of the falls, alternatively you can visit viewpoints on both sides of the river to have similar view.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Zurich.
Day 5

Zurich - Travel to Dubai, UAE

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. later take your flight to Dubai, UAE from Zurich International airport. On arrival in Dubai international airport you will be met by your driver who will assist you with your comfortable shared transfer to your hotel in Dubai. Check in at your hotel in Dubai.

Overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 6

Dubai - City Tour and Desert Safari

Breakfast at hotel. Start your city tour of Dubai this morning. Dubai city tour is a comprehensive tour of the city which takes you areas in Bur Dubai, Deira Dubai, Downtown, Jumeirah beach, The Palm to see Atlantis hotel and many more to give you a complete overview of Dubai city. This important sightseeing makes you familiar with the geography, history and culture of Dubai while your english speaking guide also explains and shows you best places to visit, shop and eat along with 3-4 photostops.

Later in the afternoon enjoy the highlight of your Dubai holiday package - Desert Safari ( On a 4x4 vehicle ) This activity includes pick up from your hotel, dune bashing in desert, belly dance performance at the desert camp and bar-be-que dinner. Return to your hotel in the evening. Overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 7

Dubai - Departure

Breakfast at hotel. The day is free for you to explore unlimited shopping opportunities Dubai has to offer, or may be you can choose from a list of top optional activities La Vacanza Travel offers in Dubai.

Meet your driver at the hotel on time for your shared departure transfer to Dubai International airport for your flight back home with wonderful memories of your holiday in Switzerland and Dubai.

Call us to include these top Switzerland and Dubai attractions

SWITZERLAND

Jungfraujoch: The Top of Europe: They say that you have never truly visited Switzerland unless you’ve seen the Jungfraujoch. Known as the top of Europe, the Jungfraujoch is a saddle that connects the peaks of Jungfrau and Monch with an elevation of 3,466 meters above sea level. Elevated at 3,454 meters, it is the highest train station in Europe and one that every tourist visiting Switzerland should never miss trying.
Rhine Falls: No visit to Switzerland will ever be complete without seeing the majestic Rhine Falls, the most powerful waterfall in all of Europe and a top attraction in Switzerland. If admiring the Rhine from afar isn’t enough, you can take a boat trip up the Rhine to experience the might of this falls up close.
Mount Titlis: Titlis is one of Central Switzerland’s top attractions for its stunning views and wide range of activities for travelers of all ages to enjoy. The journey to Titlis is already an adventure in itself where you get to ride the first rotating cable car in the world from Engelberg to the summit of Klein Titlis.
Mount Pilatus: The iconic Mount Pilatus towers over the landscape of Lucerne in Central Switzerland where it is composed of several peaks including the Tomlishorn, which stands at 2,128 meters. 20 minutes away from the city, you get to explore beautiful Mount Pilatus through the steepest cogwheel railway in the world. You also have the option to take a cable car ride from Kriens to the top of the mountain.

DUBAI, UAE

Burj Khalifa, Dubai: Previously known as Burj Dubai before it was inaugurated, is a mega-tall skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The designer of the building was Adrian Smith then Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill, whose company also designed the One World Trade Center and the Willis Tower. Critical reception to the tower has been positive in general, where it even received many awards. To date, it is the world’s tallest artificial structure, standing at 829.8 meters.
Desert Safari, Dubai: A desert safari is a perfect adventure you can have during your Dubai holiday. Through it, you can admire the spectacular sights and scenery as you drive across the red dunes and end it with delicious food and traditional entertainment.
Deira Gold Souk, Dubai: One of the things Dubai is known for is its really cheap gold. Whether you are thinking of buying or not, a stroll through the Deira Gold Souk is a must while you are on a vacation in Dubai. You will never know! You might find some things in the stores’ windows that tickle your fancy.
The Dubai Mall: Dubai, United Arab Emirates simply has a dazzling and extraordinary tourism scene, boasting a myriad of tourist events and hot spots, from spectacular beaches to the tallest building in the world. But amidst this abundance of interesting places, only a few places in the city can compare to the grandeur of the Dubai Mall, which is regarded by many people on a holiday to Dubai as one of the top tourist attractions, not only in the country but also around the world.
The Dubai Fountain: If you have not seen the water dance, then you will get such an opportunity every day at the Dubai Fountain, which is situated at the base of the Burj Khalifa. This top tourist attraction in Dubai is designed by WET—the designers of Las Vegas’ Fountains of Bellagio—and features water that jets as high as 140 meters up, which is equivalent to a 45-story building. As for the fountain alone, it stretches about 275 meters across the Dubai Lake, with 2 central arcs and 5 circles of varying sizes.

What Can You Expect?

Best of Switzerland and Dubai, UAE, is by far the most sought after tour package among Indian travellers. It is tailored to your needs, you choose the hotels, activities and the duration of your stay in Switzerland and Dubai. Destinations that you visit are Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken and Dubai, UAE.

The tour offers enough time in Switzerland for mountain excursions, to explore the beautiful towns of Interlaken and Lucerne, discover the old town and the famous bahnhofstrasse street in Zurich, enjoy a cruise on lake Lucerne and see the gorgeous rhine falls besides opportunity for a city tour, visiting Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and Desert Safari and plenty of shopping time in Dubai. Checkout all the inclusions and exclusions of the package and ask our consultant to make changes as per your requirement.

Inclusions

04 Nights accommodation in Zurich Hotel
02 Nights accommodation in Dubai Hotel
Daily breakfast at the hotel
Second Class Swiss Travel Pass (04-days consecutive)
Tour of Jungfraujoch, the highest peak of Swiss alps by Jungfraujoch railway
Tour of Mount Titlis, the second-highest peak of the Swiss Alps by cable car Rotair
Cruise at Lake Lucerne
City tour in Dubai
Desert Safari
Private transfer from Dubai airport to your Hotel in Dubai
Private transfer from your Hotel in Dubai to Dubai airport
Travel & Medical Insurance
Visa facilitation charges and assistance for application (Visa fee is payable directly)
Dubai Visa