Itinerary
- Day 1
Geneva
You'll arrive in Geneva and meet your Travel Director along with the rest of the group. After settling in, there's time for a short walk through the city before dinner. That evening you'll sit down to authentic Swiss hospitality and try traditional cheese fondue in a cosy setting.
- Meals
- Dinner (Typical Swiss specialities including cheese fondue)
Included Activities
- Evening stroll with Travel Director and travel companions
- Dinner with typical Swiss specialities including cheese fondue
- Day 2
Montreux - Zermatt
Start with a guided tour of Geneva's highlights, including the Jet d'Eau fountain and the Floral Clock. Later, you'll head to Montreux where there's time to walk along the lake. Next comes a guided tour through Chillon Castle, then you'll continue through the Rhone Valley before boarding a cogwheel train to Zermatt. By evening you'll be at this car-free Alpine resort with views of the Matterhorn, and dinner happens at various restaurants around town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around evening at chosen local restaurant in Zermatt)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Geneva including Jet d'Eau and Floral Clock
- Guided tour of Chillon Castle with Head of Collections
- Cogwheel train to Zermatt
- Orientation of Zermatt with Travel Director
- Dine-Around dinner at chosen local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Jet d'Eau Floral Clock Chillon Castle Matterhorn - Day 3
Zermatt
You have a full day in Zermatt to choose your own activities. There's a swimming option if you're interested, or you could hike through the Alpine terrain. Many people spend time simply relaxing and taking in the mountain scenery and fresh air.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Ride on Europe's highest cable car to Klein Matterhorn for panoramic views of highest peaks in Switzerland, Italy and France
- Swimming
- Hiking
Landmarks/POIs Klein Matterhorn - Day 4
Zermatt to Baveno (Italian Lakes)
After leaving Zermatt, you'll rejoin the coach at Täsch and climb the Simplon Pass, which reaches 2,000 meters and offers impressive views of the Alpine landscape. From there, you'll travel along the peaceful shores of Lake Maggiore, passing through mountain scenery on your way to the next destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ascend Simplon Pass with views from 2,000 m summit
Optional Activities
- Boat trip to Isola Bella
Landmarks/POIs Simplon Pass Lake Maggiore Isola Bella - Day 5
Baveno to St. Moritz
The coach heads north into the high mountain country of the Grison Alps, crossing the San Bernardino and Julier Passes to reach the Engadine Valley. You'll arrive in St. Moritz, a cosmopolitan resort where your Travel Director will show you the spa quarter and the sparkling glacial lake before you have time to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ascend San Bernardino and Julier Passes
- Orientation of St. Moritz spa quarter and glacial lake with Travel Director
Optional Activities
- Train journey over the Bernina Pass
Landmarks/POIs Engadine Valley St. Moritz Glacial Lake - Day 6
Chur - Lucerne
Begin with a scenic train journey along part of the Glacier Express route, traveling through ice-capped mountains, traditional stone villages, and meadows. You'll board the coach at Chur and travel through the Upper Rhine valley, stopping in Vaduz to explore Liechtenstein's small capital and its castle. Later you'll reach Lucerne where you can see the Lion Monument, the Jesuit Church, and the famous Chapel Bridge.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic train ride along Glacier Express route
- Exploration of Vaduz around Vaduz Castle
- Viewing of Lion Monument
- Visit to Jesuit Church
- Visit to Chapel Bridge
- Travel Director orientation of Lucerne
Landmarks/POIs Vaduz Castle Lion Monument Jesuit Church Chapel Bridge - Day 7
Lucerne
This morning starts with a lakeside stroll or time browsing for Swiss watches. Then you'll take an open-top solar-powered cable car up Mount Stanserhorn and walk scenic paths while looking for marmots and other wildlife. A Swiss ranger will give a talk about the local plants and animals, and the day ends with dinner at a restaurant at the mountain's base.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Toast to new friends and Swiss adventures during dinner at restaurant at foot of Mount Stanserhorn)
Included Activities
- Morning stroll along lakeside promenades
- Mount Stanserhorn Experience on panoramic open-top solar-powered cable car
- Walk along scenic pathways with wildlife viewing
- Conservation talk by Swiss ranger about local wildlife and flora
- Celebratory dinner at restaurant at foot of Mount Stanserhorn
Optional Activities
- Shopping for fine watches
Landmarks/POIs Mount Stanserhorn - Day 8
Lucerne
Your time in Switzerland comes to an end this morning.
- Meals
- Breakfast
