Embark on an Unforgettable Alpine Adventure
Experience dramatic landscapes aboard iconic railways and serene lake cruises, immerse yourself in local culture and explore charming villages.
Highlights of the HOP
Scenic Train rides
Zurich
Zermatt
Lake Maggiore
Borromeo Palace
Glacier Express Train
Choice on Tour
Villa Taranto or Pallanza Art Museum
Island Dinner
Bernine Express Train
St. Morztz, Lucerne
Mount Pilatus
Itinerary at a Glance
Sunday, April 19th
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Overnight Flight
Monday, April 20th
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Hotel Krone Unterstrass, Zurich
Tuesday, April 21st
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Hotel Alex, Zermatt
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Event Details
Date
Apr 19-29, 2026
Location
Switzerland and Italy
Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland
(47.388182, 8.539172)
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Important Information
Book before October 20, 2025 for these rates.
After October 20, 2025, call for rates: 800-852-5655 Ext. 112476
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The prices you see are calculated from the midwest. Your flight costs may change based on your location.
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Your price is guaranteed once deposit is received and booking confirmed by our booking agent. Your price is not subject to increase after the deposit is received and booking confirmed, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees.
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Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $549 per person
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We recommend planning to depart the U.S. on April 18, 2026, giving you an extra day before the HOP event to help ease any travel stress from potential flight delays or layovers. If you didn’t add this extra day during registration, no worries! We can still add it to your hotel stay. Just a heads-up: airport transfers on this date will be at your own cost, as it’s outside the official HOP event dates. Let us know if you’d like to make any adjustments!
Registration Includes
Highlights, stops, sites and tours, including, but not limited to:
11 – Days
14 - Meals
9 - Breakfasts
1 Lunch, 4 Dinners
Hotels
Tours
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Identification
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Passports
Required for this HOP and your registration must match the name on your passport. Name changes are subject to penalties.
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Valid for 6 Months
Certain countries require that your passport be valid for at least 6 months beyond your travel dates.
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More Info
Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.
Disclaimers
By registering for this HOP, you are representing and agreeing to the following:
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You are physically capable of participating in the event.
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Your recreational vehicle, other vehicles, and any other equipment you may use to participate in the event will be in working condition.
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You will observe all applicable laws (including obtaining relevant licenses) and event rules and will conduct yourself in a safe and prudent manner while participating in the event.
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Although volunteers may be directing and assisting you to your parking area, it is the driver of the vehicle who is ultimately responsible for avoiding obstacles or dangerous situations and is solely responsible for any damage to your property or the property of others.
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You accept and assume all risks arising from participation in the event and waive and release all claims against Escapees, Harvest Hosts Opco LLC or its affiliates relating to such participation.
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You consent to receive medical treatment deemed necessary if you are injured or require medical attention during your participation in the event and agree that you are solely responsible for all related costs.
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You grant your permission to be filmed, videotaped, audiotaped, or photographed and grant to Escapees full use thereof without compensation.
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You will receive occasional email notifications of future Escapees events; however, you can opt out of these notifications at any time.
The above is only a summary. Please carefully read the full terms and conditions, assumption of risk, and waiver of claims agreement that will be provided to you during the registration process.
See You at the HOP!
Let us know if you have any questions. For Cruise HOPs, please contact our Travel Agency.
HOP Manager
Lisa Koca
936-329-6499