ALPINO VINO WUNDERBAR Discover the vast variety of hiking Switzerland has to offer – hikes from gentle to gigantic! EUROPE 14 RYDERWALKER.COM  |  888.586.8365 T he AVW is designed to provide exceptional hiking with a broad range of physical challenge. This makes it perfect for families and parties with different interests and abilities. It is also designed to please those who prefer to unpack and stay unpacked for a few days at a time. We begin in Sils Maria, one of the loveliest mountain towns on the planet. Nestled between two lakes at 1800m and dominated by high peaks all around, Sils Maria may be the Alps’ most peaceful mountain town. Transfer on the magical Palm Express, through the Italian Lakes District, to the canton of Ticino, the heart of Italian speaking Switzerland. Explore ancient, time forgotten hill towns and historic pathways from our superb lakeside accommodations. The final stage has us transfer to Zermatt, the quintessential mountain town nestled at the base of the iconic Matterhorn. Explore the wild expanses of this heavily glaciated pocket of the Alps and each day return to the comforts of our fantastic hotel in a quiet neighborhood and park-like setting beneath the magnificent Matterhorn. GUIDED TOUR* July 24 – August 2 Price: $4,835 (single +$545) Minimum of two people required to run this tour. PRIVATE GUIDED* June – September Price: $6,155† (single +$570) †Price based on a group of four. DETAILS • 9 nights, 10 days • 9 superior four star hotels. • Breakfast and dinner daily. • Gateway: Zurich PHOTOS; REINHOLD EINSIEDLER©-ADOBESTOCK.COM, SUTERACHER©-SHUTTERSTOCK.COM, RYDER WALKER©, OPPOSITE PAGE: BORIS STROUJKO©-ADOBESTOCK.COM