Switzerland is a European country located in a fairly central area bordering Germany, France,

Italy and Austria. Switzerland is characterized by its mountainous landscapes and unmodern
architecture in most of its towns, which makes it a very charming destination for those who
wish to get away from the skyscrapers and pollution in the air. Chocolate, cheese and watches
are some of the most recognized products of the place.

One of the factors to take into account if you want to travel to Switzerland is that not only one
language is spoken but in different areas you can find speakers of German, French, Italian and
Romansh which are the languages that are used. Considering this, it is advisable to purchase a
tour that offers guides who speak Spanish to make the experience more enriching. It is also
advisable to investigate the seasons to bring appropriate clothing; the climatic year in
Switzerland is distributed as follows: Half of December, January, February and half of March
add up to winter where the average temperature is at 1 degree Celsius (if you are traveling at
this time you should make sure to bring plenty of coats and thermal clothing) Spring occupies
half of March to mid-June, summer goes from mid-June to mid-September and the rest of the
year is autumn.

To start the tour there are two travel options. The first is to travel from Palonegro airport to
Zurich, Switzerland with two stopovers. The cheapest airline tickets on this route are 1518$
(round trip) on Iberia airline in basic class. The flight time is 27 hours and 39 minutes. The
second option is to travel from Bucaramanga to Bogota either by flight or by bus (by plane the
estimated one-way cost is approximately 50,50$ and by bus 16,54$) and then take the flight
from Bogota to Zurich; the cheapest round trip cost is 918,88 with a duration of 13 hours and
55 minutes on Air Europa airline. Depending on the person's budget he/she can choose one or
the other option and the airline tickets he/she wants.

As mentioned above, the best thing to do is to take a tour if you do not have a good command
of the language of the city where you will be staying. Here we recommend the company
Antiaviajes, which has services to different parts of the world. The name of the trip is "6 days
capital circuit of Switzerland" The travel plan offered by this tour is as follows: The first stop is
Zurich then it will be followed by Bern, capital city, Fribourg, Nyon, Yvoire, Geneva, Chillon
Castle, Gruyere, GSTAAD, Grindelwald, Meringen, Chiasso, Lugano, Burglen, Altdorf, Lucerne
and finally you have to return to Zurich to finish the tour. These places will be visited in the
course of each day. More detailed information can be found on the official Antiaviajes website.

As a summary of the places to visit the following can be clarified. Zurich is an excellent tourist
destination, it is a very orderly city and possibly one of the most modern in Switzerland
without losing the air that characterizes the old continent. Bern is a very historic city being the
capital, there will be a walk and then leave you the freedom to enjoy the scenery. Fribourg and
Nyon are destinations full of perfectly preserved medieval architecture. Yvoire is in France and
this is thanks to Switzerland's proximity to all its bordering countries. Geneva is, like all of
Switzerland, a beautiful city, but it stands out more for being the headquarters of the United
Nations and other world organizations. The castle of Chillon is a medieval and gothic castle
located in Vaud that was built in the 13th century. Gruyere is a town well known for its cheese
and chocolate. GSTAAD is a town whose houses are built in wood, is a village of old and
romantic charm. Grindelwald, Meiringen and Chiasso will go in the same day and are more
guided by the cold and mountainous side of Switzerland. Lugano, Burglen, Altdorf and Lucerne
are historical and Italian-speaking cities.
Antiaviajes includes the following services: Insurance during the whole trip, English speaking
guide, entrance fees included to the places where indicated, accommodation in 4 star hotels,
buffet style breakfast.

The cost of this tour is 799 euros equivalent to 851,56$

The terminal cost of the trip (if we take into account the cheapest values) is 1781,58$ although
the tour does not include lunch or dinner so it is important to bring more money apart from
the total cost.

According to all the information presented above, it is logical to express that Switzerland is an
excellent tourist destination and can definitely become the best vacation that anyone can have.
Not only will you be witnessing the Swiss culture but also part of the German, French and
Italian culture as well as, of course, the history told by all those gothic and medieval structures
you can visit. Apart from the beautiful landscapes the country is known for its excellent civic
culture, manners, education and environmental care. A paradise made earth.