Experience the Glamour and Glitz of Glorious Switzerland on an 8-Day Guided Tour
Take a once in a lifetime trip across Switzerland, dipping fresh fruit in Swiss chocolate fondue in Geneva, breathing in the Alpine air of Zermatt and relaxing in luxury—at lakeside Lucerne. In the shadow of the mighty Mount Matterhorn, the car free ski resort of Zermatt is a wonder to behold, bettered only by the chic fashionista surrounds of St. Moritz in the Grison Alps. In Lucerne, explore nearby Stanserhorn with the Insight Choice between meeting a Swiss Ranger to learn about the local flora and fauna, or take a stroll through the magnificent surrounds of Marmott Park. A Celebration Dinner in Lucerne at the foot of Mount Stanserhorn offers glorious views over Lake Lucerne from restaurant Seeblick and draws the sojourn across Switzerland to a close.
Mount Stanserhorn Experience
Walk along beautiful scenic pathways, keeping an eye out for marmots and other native animals, with the chance to hear a conservation talk by a Swiss ranger, to learn about local wildlife and flora.
Geneva Welcome Dinner
What better way to start your Swiss journey than with a typical meal including cheese fondue.
Zermatt Dine-Around Evening
Choose between fine local restaurants.
Lucerne Celebration Dinner
Toast to new friends and Swiss adventures during your Celebration Dinner at Restaurant Seeblick.
Geneva, City of Gardens
Prepare yourself for the majesty of Switzerland’s snow-capped mountains, glaciers, sparkling lakes, flower-filled meadows and rich, green valleys. Meet your Travel Director and travel companions for a short stroll to your Welcome Dinner. The evening is full of Swiss delight, as you enjoy the cozy decor while being served typical Swiss specialties including cheese fondue. Return to your immaculate boutique hotel, the award-winning Hotel d’Angleterre. Enjoy British charm and the finest Swiss hospitality, with each room individually designed to reflect its elegant style.
Arrival Transfer Depart the airport at 11:00, 13:00, 16:00
Welcome Dinner Meet your Travel Director at 18:00
Hotel d’Angleterre
Included Meals: Dinner with Wine
Authentic Dining: Geneva Welcome Dinner
Montreux, Chillon and the Matterhorn Village of Zermatt
Start your day with highlights of Geneva, the City of Gardens. See the Jet d’Eau and Floral Clock. Then relax and enjoy the enchanting scenery as we continue to the charming town of Montreux. Situated at the foot of the Alps and boasting beautiful lakeside walks, enjoy free time to explore this pretty town. On the western bay of Lake Geneva, join Maud, head of collections at Chillon Castle, for a special tour of the former home to the Dukes of Savoy, immortalized by Lord Byron’s ‘Prisoner of Chillon.’ Keep a look out for where the writer is rumoured to have left his mark. Continue through the Rhone Valley, where high summer temperatures support vines and other fruits. The final stage of your journey is by cogwheel train to the traffic-free Alpine resort of Zermatt. During your orientation with your Travel Director, feast your eyes on the distinctive triangular silhouette of the Matterhorn. At night, enjoy a stroll in the fresh mountain air to your chosen restaurant for your Dine-Around Evening.
Resort Hotel Alex or Walliserhof Grand-Hotel & Spa
Your hotel will be dependent on your departure date
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Insight Experiences: Chillon Castle Visit
Top Rated Highlights:
• Geneva Orientation
• Montreux Orientation
Free Time in Zermatt
Zermatt in the summertime offers many leisure possibilities: try swimming, hiking, or spend a whole day relaxing in the fresh Alpine surroundings. Perhaps take an optional ride on Europe’s highest cable car to the snow-capped roof of the world for a magnificent panorama of the highest peaks in Switzerland, Italy and France?
Resort Hotel Alex or Walliserhof Grand-Hotel & Spa
Your hotel will be dependent on your departure date
Included Meals: Breakfast
Elegant Baveno
Descend to Täsch and rejoin the coach. Follow in Napoleon’s footsteps as you ascend the Simplon Pass, taking in magnificent views over the Alps from the 2,000-meter summit. Continue along the gentle shores of Lake Maggiore. Perhaps take a delightful boat trip to see the stunning Isola Bella?
Hotel Simplon
Included Meals: Breakfast
Top Rated Highlights: Baveno Orientation
Grison Alps to Chic St. Moritz
Head north back into the high mountain country of the Grisons Alps today. Ascend the San Bernardino and the Julier Passes to arrive in the sparkling Engadine Valley with an invigorating climate characterized by clear skies and its location high in the Alps. On arrival in the cosmopolitan resort of St. Moritz, a brief orientation with your Travel Director will show you the spa quarter and the brilliantly sparkling glacial lake, before there is time to explore further on your own, or perhaps step aboard the Bernina Express to experience one of Europe’s most outstanding train journeys?
Crystal Hotel or Hotel Steffani
Your hotel will be dependent on your departure date
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Top Rated Highlights: St Moritz Orientation
Scenic Train Ride, Liechtenstein and Lucerne
Start the day with a scenic train ride along part of the route of the Glacier Express, through unforgettable scenes of ice-capped mountains, stone-built villages and lush meadows. At Chur, reboard your coach and travel along the valley of the Upper Rhine to spend some time in Vaduz, the tiny capital of the Principality of Liechtenstein, where you explore the area around the castle. Continue to Lucerne alongside the dramatic Walensee and Lake Zürich. On arrival, see the sorrowful sculpture of the wounded lion, commemorating the brave Swiss Guards who died defending King Louis XVI during the French Revolution. Your Travel Director will also show you the Jesuit Church and the Chapel Bridge.
Hotel Astoria
Included Meals: Breakfast
Top Rated Highlights:
• Glacier Express Scenic Swiss Rail Journey
• See Vaduz Castle
• Lucerne Orientation
The Summit of Mount Stanserhorn
Commence the day with a morning stroll along lakeside promenades or shopping for fine watches while enjoying the scenery. Explore Mount Stanserhorn on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, as an open-top cable car powered by solar panels take you up the summit. Walk along beautiful scenic pathways, keeping an eye out for marmots and other native animals, with the chance to hear a conservation talk by a Swiss ranger, to learn about local wildlife and flora. Celebrate new friends and enjoy a Celebration Dinner at the foot of Mount Stanserhorn with magnificent views over Lake Lucerne at Restaurant Seeblick.
Hotel Astoria
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Top Rated Highlights: Visit Mount Stanserhorn Summit
Authentic Dining: Lucerne Celebration Dinner
Make Travel Matter: Mount Stanserhorn Experience
Leave Lucerne for Zürich
In the morning, your adventures through Switzerland come to an end.
Departure Transfer Arrive at the airport at 08:00
Included Meals: Breakfast
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