Tour Highlights

~ Lucerne
~ Montreux, Lake Geneva
~ Gornergrat, Zermatt
~ Glacier Express Train
~ St. Moritz
~ Bernina Express, Switzerland

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVE IN ZURICH, SWITZERLAND.

Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Zurich with the help of the CosmosGO app. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers.

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Day 2 ZURICH – LUCERNE.

Board the train for your journey from Zurich to Lucerne. Lucerne is one of Switzerland’s most idyllic medieval cities, surrounded by a beautiful lake and nestled amidst snowcapped Alps. The rest of the day is at leisure to discover the delights of this charming city such as the famous wooden bridge or the picturesque town centre. Alternatively, sign up for an optional excursion.

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Day 3 LUCERNE – INTERLAKEN – GOLDENPASS MOB PANORAMIC TRAIN TO MONTREUX – LAUSANNE.

Depart Lucerne on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express. Cross Brunig Pass en route to Interlaken, and spend some time strolling through the quaint streets. From Interlaken, take the BLS RegioExpress train to Zweisimmen. Continue on the GoldenPass panoramic train for your unforgettable journey to Montreux, then continue to Lausanne.

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Day 4 LAUSANNE – MONTREUX – TASCH – ZERMATT.

Depart for the delightful Swiss mountain resort of Zermatt. En route, stop to visit the town of Montreux, situated on the shores of Lake Geneva and surrounded by vineyards and against the breathtaking backdrop of snow-covered Alps. Enjoy some free time or maybe join an optional guided excursion to Chillon Castle before continuing by train to Zermatt.

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Day 5 ZERMATT. GORNERGRAT EXCURSION.

An included excursion takes you to the famous Gornergrat, travelling on board Europe’s highest rack railway. The views of the Matterhorn from its summit are spectacular. The rest of the day is at leisure in Zermatt-with a variety of interesting shops, cafes, bars, and picturesque streets to explore

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Day 6 ZERMATT – GLACIER EXPRESS – ST. MORITZ.

The train journey today aboard the spectacular Glacier Express is without a doubt one of the main highlights of the tour. Enjoy unforgettable views as you make your way through the unspoiled natural beauty of the Alps on the direct route from Zermatt to the world-famous mountain resort of St. Moritz. This picture-perfect town is more than just a holiday resort. It was also the birthplace of Alpine winter tourism (in 1864) and has twice hosted the Winter Olympics. Stretch your legs this evening, and admire the beautiful chalets decorated with colourful geraniums.

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Day 7 ST. MORITZ. BERNINA EXPRESS EXCURSION TO TIRANO, ITALY.

Take the Bernina Express train (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) to Tirano and back for one of Europe’s most spectacular and breathtaking train rides. Travel across the lofty Bernina Pass via the Swiss Poschiavo area to Tirano in the Italian Valtellina, witnessing an array of beautiful mountain streams, glaciers, and alpine scenery along the way.

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Day 8 ST. MORITZ – ZURICH.

Leave St. Moritz for the journey back to Zurich. Enjoy some time at leisure in Zurich. Take a stroll around the city centre and indulge in some chocolate tasting, or follow the course of the river Limmat until it reaches the banks of Lake Zurich.

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Day 9 DEPART ZURICH.

Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning.

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What's included

Included

8 nights’ accommodation
Professional Tour Director
Headsets throughout the tour
Meal as per itinerary

Not included

International air ticket
Tipping
Airport transfer
Safety net protection

Your hotels

Alpha Palmiers

★★★★

Lausanne Rue Du Petit-Chene 34 Lausanne Switzerland

Hotel Alpha Palmiers is located in the city center of Lausanne at 5 minutess walking from the train station and at 15 minutes from the lake.

Hotel Baeren

★★★

St.Moritz Via Maistra 50 St.Moritz Switzerland

The Bären Hotel is a 3-star hotel in St. Moritz with 60 rooms.

Drei Koenige

★★★

Lucerne Bruchstrasse 35 Luzern Switzerland

The Garni Hotel Drei Koenige is situated in the heart of Lucerne and offers comfortable and spacious rooms with all the amenities of a three star hotel. The quiet location as well as the uniqueness of the art nouveau building makes your stay to a special experience. Many sightseeing places, the train station and the old town are close by. Besides, for the best start into the day a rich breakfast buffet is expecting you.

Ibis Zurich City West

★★★

Zurich Schiffbaustrasse 11 Zurich Switzerland

This 155-room hotel is located in a trendy part of the city with convenient access to both the International airport and the train station, the ideal position from which to start or end a tour. All of the air-conditioned guest rooms come with Free Wi-Fi access. A daily breakfast is served and culinary delights can be enjoyed in the I-Bite bar or whilst relaxing on the sun terrace of the outdoor courtyard.