The best that Switzerland has to offer! From vibrant cities to mountains that touch the sky, experience the true essence of Switzerland in all its glory. The crystal clean water and air will make you never want to leave. A combination of private city walking tours and shared day excursions, you will see some of the greatest highlights of the country, like Luzern, Zurich's famous old town, and the wonderful alpine villages and pristine hiking trails of Zermatt and Interlaken. With private transfers and comfortable 4* hotels, you will experience Swiss hospitality at its finest.

Zurich is Switzerland's most important city economically, and a major European business centre. Zurich also boasts the biggest and best cultural attractions in the nation. The Swiss National Museum, Switzerland's largest church and a truly international selection of restaurants are just a few of the attractions that draw visitors to this beautiful city. Zurich embraces change. It was one of the leading lights of the Reformation and even today the city has an exciting Modern Art movement best seen in the excellent Kunsthaus and the Fraümunster Church. More traditional entertainment can be found at the Opera House and from the Tonhalle Orchestra, one of Europe's finest musical ensembles.

Enjoy an airport transfer with private vehicle and driver.

A welcome package with your itinerary, vouchers, a city map, train tickets (if relevant) and any other touristic information that we deem you may find useful will be waiting for you upon your arrival at your first hotel on your trip.

Enjoy a half day walking tour of Zurich, one of the most important cities in Switzerland. Your private guide will give you a good overview of Zurich in all its aspects: through the business and shopping center (famous Bahnhofstrasse) and the Old town, and along the Lake to the greenery of the recreational areas on the outskirts. Visit Fraumünster to see the Chagall windows, stop at the Lake and at a vantage point from where you will have a wonderful view of the City. No entrance fees are included in the tour.

Basilea Hotel (3*) is located just a 5 minute walk from Zurich’s main railway station, right in the heart of the historic old town.  In order to make your stay as comfortable as possible, the hotel offers separate smoker and non-smoker floors.  The hotel is located in a side street, peace and quiet is guaranteed.  

Overnight at Basilea (3*) .

On the shared Rhine Falls tour, the journey will take you to Northern Switzerland close to the German border. En route, you will be driven through Schaffhausen with its famous Munot Fortress, from the 16th century. See the fantastic nature spectacle that is the Rhine Falls, Europe's biggest waterfall. Let yourself get thrilled by this sublime natural phenomenon by taking a boat ride close to the falls (optional). Enjoy 1 hour at leisure at the Rhine Falls. Return to Zurich with a stop at the Airport, where departing guests can end their tour. The entire tour is with a multi-lingual guide.

With the Swiss half-fare card you receive a 50% discount on tickets bought for trains, buses, boats and mountain-top excursions. Each card is valid for one month.

Overnight at Basilea (3*) .

Lucerne is the most populous city in Central Switzerland and a focal point of the region. Due to its location on the shore of Lake Lucerne, within sight of Mount Pilatus and Rigi in the Swiss Alps, Lucerne is traditionally considered first and foremost as a tourist destination. One of the city's famous landmarks is Chapel Bridge, a wooden bridge first built in the 14th century. Another famous statue would be Bertel Thorvaldsen's Lion Monument of a dying lion which commemorates the hundreds of Swiss Guards who were massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution, when the mob stormed the Tuileries Palace in Paris.

Transfer using a local taxi. Please note that this is not included in trip price and is payable locally.

Enjoy a train ride from Zurich to Luzern.

Enjoy a train station transfer with private vehicle and driver.

Enjoy a half day walking tour with a private guide. Explore storybook Lucerne, situated on Lake Lucerne, a charming city with many faces. Reflect on the history of Lucerne as you walk across the 14th century Chapel Bridge with its paintings of heroic town events. Then cross Mill Bridge to see the "Dance of Death" paintings. Musegg Town Wall, the old city ramparts and the stately Town Hall, displaying suits of armours, remind you of the Middle Ages. Continue on to the Lion Monument in memory of the Swiss Guards who defended the Royal Palace in Versailles during the French Revolution. You might also include a visit to see the Swiss Transport Museum, famous for its huge collection of rail vehicles, aircraft cars, bicycles and motor-bikes as well as other exhibits and models connected with the history of transport and communication (optional). The entrance fees are not included in the tour and need to be paid on the spot.

Waldstaetterhof Swiss Quality Hotel (3*) is located by the railway station and also close to the lake, old town, culture as well as the congress centre. Rest and relax at the hotel's well-appointed accommodation units, where you can enjoy the comforts of contemporary rooms with their reminiscence and tradition. Serving fine fresh food, the alcohol-free restaurant also offers a diverse selection of vegetarian meals for you to feast on. At leisure, you can explore the city of Lucerne and its beautiful attractions or pamper your senses at the sauna.

Overnight at Waldstaetterhof Swiss Quality (3*).

Enjoy a shared tour of Mount Pilatus and relax on a boat trip on Lake Lucerne. Start the tour with a short bus journey to Kriens where you can take a ride on the panoramic gondolas to Mount Pilatus (7000 ft / 2132 m). From here, enjoy an unforgettable view over the surrounding mountains and lakes. Descend on the world's steepest cogwheel railway (48% gradient) to Alpnachstad before taking an unforgettable boat ride on Lake Lucerne. A multi-lingual guide will be with the group for the duration of the tour (5.5hrs). A fun optional activity on this tour is to take on the longest summer toboggan run in Switzerland, 4500 ft (1.4 km).

Overnight at Waldstaetterhof Swiss Quality (3*).

Interlaken's irresistible combination of pastoral beauty and wild mountain grandeur has made this town one of Switzerland's most popular tourist attractions for over a hundred years. As its name suggests Interlaken is positioned between two lakes - Brienz and Thun - both the focal point for summer sports and transport links, and officially two of Europe's cleanest lakes, teeming with fish. The core of the city is Höheweg, the main shopping, business and social artery. This is where you will find the chic boutiques and upscale shops, and this area provides a hub for people gathering.

Transfer using a local taxi. Please note that this is not included in trip price and is payable locally.

Enjoy a train ride to Interlaken.

Enjoy a train station transfer with private vehicle and driver.

The center of Interlaken can't be thought of without horse and carriage rides. Enjoy a peaceful 1 hour ride in a carriage and enjoy an all new experience.

Goldey (3*) located by the banks of River Aare in a quiet location amid the Jungfrau ski region, only a 5-minute walk from the center of Interlaken. Along the shore of the River Aare you will find some of the nicest walking paths of Interlaken. Hotel offers 40 bright and friendly rooms with comfort-beds, all rooms are equipped with a bathtub or a shower, toilet, hairdryer, minibar, radio, cable-tv, safe and a telephone. With the exception of the north-facing rooms, all rooms have a balcony.

Overnight at Goldey (3*).

Enjoy the services of a full day private mountain guide to take you through the small mountain villages and numerous hiking trails of the Interlaken region.  Entrances to attractions and train tickets are not included.

If you would like something different, head up the Eiger (the rooftop base as featured in the James Bond movie On Her Majesty's Secret Service), or take the train up the Jungfrau to the "Top of Europe" (Jungfrau train is half price with the Half Fare Card).

Overnight at Goldey (3*).

Zermatt is located 1,620 metres above sea level at the top of the Vispa valley, and surrounded by some of Switzerland's tallest mountains. The peaks that tower over the city include some of Europe's most demanding high altitude climbs, including the Breithorn, Monte Rosa, Castor and Pollux and the pièce de resistance - the Matterhorn. The town is famous for its glamorous hotels, superb skiing and challenging mountaineering, as well as that everlasting chocolate-box image of pretty little wooden chalets and snow-capped peaks. If it's an archetypal Swiss mountain resort you're after, Zermatt is very hard to beat.

Transfer using a local taxi. Please note that this is not included in trip price and is payable locally.

Enjoy a train ride from Interlaken to Zermatt.

Vehicles are not allowed in Zermatt - Some hotels have electric shuttles. Please speak to your Sales Advisor for details on your hotels location in case this affects you.

Enjoy a shared half day guided walking tour of Zermatt. If you are wondering why store houses in Valais stand on wooden posts with stone plates, or how people in Zermatt earned their living in the time before the rise of tourism, or if you wanted to know about the life of the legendary mountain guide Ulrich Inderbinen, who reached the age of 104, you'll get all of the answers on your tour!

Walliserhof Zermatt (4*) Enjoys an excellent location right in the heart of Zermatt close to many shops, restaurants, bars and the cable cars. The train station is only 220 yards away. Built in typical Valaisan chalet style, the Walliserhof not only offers cozy rooms and suites, but also tasty regional and international cuisine in its restaurant featuring a terrace right on Bahnhofstrasse. After a grand day out in the mountains, the spa area invites you to unwind. Wireless internet is available free of charge in all rooms.

Overnight at Walliserhof (4*).

Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.

Opt for another hike in Zermatt, or enjoy one of the many optional activities, such as a private Helicopter ride over the mountains, skiing (year round) or just a self guided excursion up the mountain via the gondola. 

Overnight at Walliserhof (4*).

Geneva is in a stunning setting, lapped by Lake Geneva and surrounded by mountains. And one of its most famous citizens - Rousseau - was a leading light in the Romantic movement. Geneva is a genteel town where you can feel the weight of history and still escape to Switzerland's magnificent countryside. The United Nations has an important base here and there are some excellent museums. The Swiss Riviera starts just up the lake at Lausanne.

Enjoy a train ride from Zermatt to Geneva.

Would you rather ride the Glacier Express and see more of the beautiful Alps?  Speak to your Travel Advisor about travelling to St. Moritz and back to Zurich instead of Geneva. 

Enjoy a train station transfer with private vehicle and driver.

Enjoy a walking city tour of Geneva with private guide. The territory of the "Republic & Canton of Geneva" comprises of only 110 square miles. Yet, thanks to its central location it is and has always been a crossroad of Europe, a great international centre housing the UNO, the International Red Cross, the International Labour Office and many, many more. Among Geneva's main attractions is its beautiful Old town, where it is pleasant to stroll or linger in a sidewalk Cafe‚ soaking up the past, and charm of its narrow, winding, historic streets. Art Lovers can wonder at leisure through its scores of stunning art galleries and Antique Hunters get overwhelmed by the authentic treasures of its shops. Geneva, proud of its glorious past, cherishes the relics of its ancient heritage and offers you a chance of taking an exciting promenade through 2000 years of history. Entrance fees are not included in the tour.

Bernina (3*) Located in a prime location opposite the Main Railway Station of Geneva, Hotel Bernina is adjacent to a big shopping centre and only a 5-minute walk from Lake Geneva.  Hotel is also next to the bus terminal and the business district as well as the commercial area of the city. The United Nations and other international organizations are approximately 1.6 km (one mile) away. Venture out, enjoy the night life of Geneva and retreat to your spacious, elegant and bright room for a good night's rest.  Hotel provides guests with 80 rooms, with a family ambiance. It is a meeting point for businesswomen and men and international delegates.

Overnight at Bernina (3*) .

Enjoy a shared tour to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.  A 90 minute drive by motor-coach through the picturesque Arve Valley will take you from Geneva to Chamonix, one of the most famous mountain villages at the foot of the remarkable and majestic Mont-Blanc, the highest peak in Europe (4807 m./15.771 ft). You will be crossing the Franco-Swiss border and will need to present your passport. During the tour you will have guides in both English and French.  There is typically snow year round at the Aiguille Du Midi and a cable car can be taken to the summit (cost not included). Enjoy the distinctly "French" feel of Chamonix for the day before your shared transfer back to Geneva at days end.

Overnight at Bernina (3*) .

Enjoy an airport transfer with private vehicle and driver.

Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport).