Remember when we recently leaked news about Collette’s upcoming Magical Switzerland competition? Well, the squeaky wheel gets the oil, as they say, and we may have been a bit squeaky as we pleaded for more news. And it worked, as we have all the deets, including how you can enter today!
If we tempted you with Swiss chocolate and asked you to name five things you associate with Switzerland, the collective responses would be fairly similar (and obviously include chocolate).
As truly Swiss as your five items likely are, there’s so much more to the Playground of Europe. And Collette’s Hidden Trails and Majestic Peaks tour reveals the best-kept Swiss secrets, making their tour unlike any other in the market!
The best of Switzerland
So, what makes Switzerland so appealing? Thanks to our friends at Collette and Switzerland Tourism, we’ve got a few ideas. Check them out.
- Discovering cultural Switzerland Switzerland and old towns go together like baked apple and strudel dough. On the Hidden Trails & Majestic Peaks tour, guests see the country’s most enchanting destinations. Like Neuchâtel, where the gothic-style peaks and mystical Belle Époque period buildings whisk you back to another place in history. Or the mesmerising UNESCO old town of Bern, where secrets lay ready to be uncovered by those in the know. Then there’s picturesque lakeside Lucerne, the gateway to Switzerland and intriguing Basel; both wow.
- Experiencing long-standing Swiss traditions Using a fortitude as sturdy as their army knives, the Swiss have held tight to the local customs passed down through the generations. This is part of the country’s charm, as visitors witness traditions still in place today. Like yodelling, the alphorn, and curious pursuits such as flag throwing and Swiss wrestling.
- Magic on the mountains In other countries, railway journeys are a means to an end. In Switzerland, they’re the journey itself. Especially aboard the century-old Jungfraujoch cog railway, a must-do on any Swiss itinerary. The Schilthorn also wows with its 360-degree views of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau and 200+ other peaks, and a ride aboard the world’s steepest cog railway also impresses at Pilatus. The latter is accessible from Lucerne where Collette guests spend three nights.
- Wandering charming villages & towns Small things can pack a big punch, as guests learn when exploring Switzerland’s most charming villages and towns. There’s 800-year-old Gruyère’s with its postcard-perfect medieval town, Biel’s beautifully intact old town, and impressive Moudon with its windy alleys and medieval architecture.
- Exploring Switzerland’s natural playground The mighty Swiss Alps, breathtaking waterways, and lush alpine meadows are at the heart of every visit to the Playground of Europe. As a grade 4 tour, Collette’s Hidden Trails & Majestic Peaks includes activities that reveal the region’s natural wonder. Like walking in stunning Vevey, witnessing the Matterhorn up-close, and free time for alpine adventures like hiking.
Switzerland your way
Switzerland does everything impeccably, including its Swiss Travel Pass. Collette guests get one on their tour, allowing for personal touches to their tour experience.
The Swiss Travel Pass is the best (and most convenient) way to discover Switzerland on one ticket. Besides unlimited travel on train, bus, and boat, pass holders also receive free admission to 500 museums, plus three mountain excursions.
How to enter
It does seem on-brand for Collette to giveaway prizes in December for a destination famous for its white Christmases.
With Santa, you have to entice him to give you gifts with a mince pie. With Collette, it’s simple: enter below, in 50 words or less, what your favourite highlight on Collette’s Hidden Trails & Majestic Peaks tour is and why. That’s it!
As this Collette competition is open to travel agents only, you’ve a high chance of being one of their lucky Magical Switzerland prize winners!
T&Cs apply: there are no variations on the prize offered, and it cannot be exchanged for cash.
Win big this December
Like Santa, Collette has been generous with the pressies. In fact, two of them are $1,000 Prezzy gift cards!
Or, maybe you’ll get lucky and will soon be waving your arm madly, so people notice the Swiss-made Victorinox watch you won. There are two up for grabs, plus Swiss army knife lucky dip spot prizes across the competition period 4 December to 5pm 17 December.
There’s so much Swissness, we’re yodelling in the Karryon office right now.
Learn more
Check out more of Collette’s extensive tour collection on Collette’s website. To chat with an expert, call 1300 792 195 or email ausales@collette.com.
To get up-to-speed with the latest from Switzerland Tourism, including info on their online training programme, head here.
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