Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Zurich
You'll arrive in Zurich and the hotel shuttle will get you from the airport. After checking in, you have the afternoon and evening to yourself. Take a walk around the city, get dinner somewhere local, and pick up your 15-day Swiss Pass. This covers public transport and entry to most sights you'll visit.
- Start point
- Zürich Airport (ZRH), Flughafenstrasse, Kloten, Zürich 8302, Switzerland (Transfer from Zurich (ZRH) airport using shuttle service, 06:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Zurich city center
- Walking around town
- Dining in Zurich
- City center hotel upgrade (CHF 80 per person per night, subject to availability)
- Day 2
Rhine Falls and Zurich
Head out to Rhine Falls, one of Europe's largest waterfalls, and view it from different platforms. You can add a boat tour if you want a closer look. Back in Zurich by afternoon for a self-guided walk taking in the Town Hall, Cathedral, Opera House and the historic streets. Use the Google Map they provide to navigate on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Rhine Falls viewing platforms
- Self-guided walking tour of Zurich covering Town Hall, Cathedral, Opera House and historic streets
Optional Activities
- Boat tour of Rhine Falls (CHF 15 per person)
Landmarks Rhine Falls Zurich Town Hall Zurich Cathedral Zurich Opera House - Day 3
Heidi Alpine World Self-Guided Tour
This is a self-guided day through the alpine region. Start with Rapperswil Old Town, then drive or take transport through Ricken Pass for the mountain views. Stop in Vaduz, Liechtenstein's capital, to grab stamps at the post office or have a coffee. Continue to Maienfeld, the real-life setting for the Heidi stories. Head back to Zurich using the provided map.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk in Rapperswil Old Town
- Travel through Ricken Pass with panoramic views
- Visit Vaduz, capital of Liechtenstein with free time
- Visit Maienfeld (Heidi setting)
Optional Activities
- Purchase stamps at Liechtenstein post office
- Café stop in Vaduz
Landmarks Rapperswil Old Town Ricken Pass Vaduz Toggenburg region Maienfeld - Day 4
Zurich to Zermatt via Glacier Express
Board the Glacier Express from Zurich and settle in for about eight hours. This train crosses the Alps through 91 tunnels and 291 bridges with panoramic windows for viewing. You'll roll through mountain scenery the whole way. Arrive in Zermatt, check into your hotel, and relax for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Glacier Express train journey from Zurich to Zermatt via Chur
Landmarks Glacier Express route 
- Day 5
Matterhorn and Glacier Paradise
Spend the day on Matterhorn activities. Head up to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, Europe's highest summer ski area that stays open year-round. Check out the Matterhorn Museum to learn about the mountain's first ascent and how Zermatt grew from a small village into a resort town. The views of Matterhorn itself dominate everything around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Matterhorn Glacier Paradise visit
- Matterhorn Museum visit with information about first ascent and Zermatt's history
Landmarks Matterhorn Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Matterhorn Museum - Day 6
Zermatt to Interlaken
Take the train from Zermatt to Interlaken using your Swiss Pass. The journey gives you more alpine scenery. Once you arrive, check into your hotel. You can upgrade to stay in one of the nearby villages like Wengen or Grindelwald if you prefer something more traditional and quieter than Interlaken itself.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Accommodation upgrade to Wengen village (additional cost)
- Accommodation upgrade to Grindelwald village (additional cost)
- Day 7
Jungfraujoch and Car-Free Villages
Take a train up to Jungfraujoch, the 'Top of Europe' and the highest railway station around. The route passes Eiger and Mönch mountains with views down to the Aletsch Glacier. Spend time in the Ice Palace, which is hand-carved with restaurants and viewing areas inside. Later, explore the car-free villages of Mürren and Wengen in the Lauterbrunnen Valley. You can hike and visit Trummelbach Falls. Regional train passes included for the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train journey to Jungfraujoch
- Visit to Ice Palace
- Day pass for all trains in Interlaken region
- Explore car-free villages of Murren and Wengen
- Access to Trummelbach Falls area
Optional Activities
- Ice Palace excursion (optional add-on)
- Mt. Jungfrau excursion (optional add-on)
- Mountain train and cable car individual tickets (not covered by day pass)
- Hiking trails in the region
Landmarks Jungfraujoch Eiger Mönch Aletsch Glacier Ice Palace Murren Wengen Lauterbrunnen Valley Trummelbach Falls The Sphinx (weather station) - Day 8
Lucerne, Mt. Rigi and Lake Lucerne
Travel by train from Interlaken to Lucerne using your Swiss Pass. After settling into your hotel, take the train and cable car up Mt. Rigi, which is included. You'll see typical Swiss meadows with grazing cows and forests. Finish with a boat ride on Lake Lucerne to wind down. Traditional villages and mountains frame the shoreline.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train journey from Interlaken to Lucerne
- Mt. Rigi visit via train and cable car
- Boat ride on Lake Lucerne
Landmarks Mt. Rigi Lake Lucerne 
- Day 9
Mt. Titlis and Stanserhorn
Take the train to Engelberg then ride the gondola and cable car up Mt. Titlis for high alpine views of rock and snow. The Ice Flyer chairlift lets you glide over the glacier. If you want more, continue to Stanserhorn via the historic 1893 CabriO cableway for 360-degree views. You might spot marmots and can see across 10 Swiss lakes. There's a revolving restaurant if you want to eat with a view.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train to Engelberg
- Mt. Titlis gondola and cable car access
- Ice Flyer chairlift over glacier
Optional Activities
- Stanserhorn excursion via CabriO cableway and funicular railway
- Stanserhorn revolving restaurant dining (additional cost)
- Mount Pilatus excursion (if Mt. Titlis closed for maintenance)
Landmarks Mt. Titlis Engelberg Stanserhorn - Day 10
Lucerne to Montreux
Train from Lucerne to Montreux on your Swiss Pass. Check in and then walk the old town on your own. Narrow cobblestone streets, historic buildings and small shops fill the area. Stop by the Freddie Mercury statue, a nod to the Queen singer. Hikers can venture into the nearby hills, and if concerts or festivals are happening, catch one. Self-guided with a map provided.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Self-guided walking tour of Montreux old town including narrow cobblestone streets and historic buildings
Optional Activities
- Visit Freddie Mercury statue
- Scenic hikes in nearby hills
- Picnics in lush greenery
- Attend free concerts and festivals (if available)
Landmarks Montreux Old Town Freddie Mercury statue - Day 11
GoldenPass Panoramic Express Train
All aboard the GoldenPass Panoramic Express Train, which takes you through Montreux, Gruyères, and Broc Fabrique. The route covers world-known spots like Interlaken, Gstaad, Château-d'Oex and Montbovon, each with its own character. You'll get a full day of scenery and regional variety. Return to Montreux for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- GoldenPass Panoramic Express Train journey from Montreux through Gruyères and Broc Fabrique
Landmarks GoldenPass Panoramic Express route Gruyères Broc Interlaken Gstaad Château-d'Oex Montbovon - Day 12
Montreux to Geneva
Train to Geneva using your Swiss Pass and check into your hotel near the airport. Walk the city yourself starting at the Jet d'Eau on Lake Geneva, then follow the lakeside promenade. Explore the Vieille Ville with its medieval feel and cobblestone streets. Climb the tower at St. Peter's Cathedral for views across the city. Check out Place du Bourg-de-Four, Maison Tavel, Palais des Nations and Ariana Park at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Self-guided walking tour of Geneva including Jet d'Eau, Lake Geneva promenade, Vieille Ville (Old Town), St. Peter's Cathedral, Place du Bourg-de-Four, Maison Tavel, Palais des Nations, and Ariana Park
Optional Activities
- Climb St. Peter's Cathedral tower for panoramic views
- City center hotel upgrade (CHF 80 per person per night, subject to availability)
Landmarks Jet d'Eau Lake Geneva Vieille Ville (Geneva Old Town) St. Peter's Cathedral Place du Bourg-de-Four Maison Tavel Palais des Nations Ariana Park - Day 13
Lake Geneva Cruise
Take a boat cruise on Lake Geneva for a relaxed day on the water. You'll see Mont-Blanc mountain and the surrounding Alps. The lake is surrounded by vineyards, castles and villages. From the boat you see Geneva at one end and the Swiss Riviera towns of Montreux and Vevey along the northern shore. It's a different perspective on the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing cruise on Lake Geneva including views of Mont-Blanc and Swiss Alps
Landmarks Lake Geneva Mont-Blanc Swiss Alps Montreux Vevey - Day 14
Departure from Geneva
Check out of your hotel and head to Geneva airport (GVA) for your departure. If your hotel is near the airport, use the shuttle. If you upgraded to a city center location, you'll need to arrange your own transport to get there.
- End point
- Aéroport de Genève Cointrin (GVA), Route de l'Aéroport, Genève, Geneva 1215, Switzerland (Transfer to Geneva (GVA) airport using shuttle service, 06:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Airport shuttle from hotel (CHF 6-8 per person, if available, paid directly at hotel)
