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Switzerland’s Lakes, Mountains & Rails

8 days
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Start and end in Zurich
5.0
2 traveler reviews
  • Matterhorn with flowers in the foreground in Switzerland.
  • Train passing through a picturesque village surrounded by green hills.
  • Chapel Bridge over the Reuss River at sunset in Lucerne.
  • Red train surrounded by snowy mountains during winter.
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  • I cannot recommend him enough! This was our first trip with Tours of Distinction and we look forward to booking more!

    KS
    Katherine, traveled in November
    5.0
  • Skyline of Zurich with a bridge and clear sky.
  • Train at a station in the Swiss Alps with surrounding buildings.
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Tours of Distinction
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 16 - 24
Ages 12+

Places You’ll See

  • Zurich
    Zurich
  • Grindelwald
    Grindelwald
  • Lucerne
    Lucerne
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Highlights

  • Explore Zurich's avant-garde museums and shops
  • Walk the cobblestone streets of medieval Bern
  • Ride the Cog Railway to scenic Wengen village
  • Cruise on the turquoise waters of Lake Brienz
  • Visit the woodcarving village of Brienz

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive Zurich, Switzerland
  2. Day 2 Layterbrunnen Valley - Trümmelbach Falls - Gimmelwald - Mürren
  3. Day 3 Wilderswil - Lake Cruise - Rothorn Steam Train
  4. Day 4 Wengen
  5. Day 5 Grindelwald
  6. Day 6 Rosenlaui - Aare River Gorge - Meiringen
  7. Day 7 Wengen - Lucerne - Zurich
  8. Day 8 Depart Zurich
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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Additional Services

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Tours of Distinction

4.5
(112 reviews)

Number of tours

53

Age Range

12 to 100 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • DP
    · November 12th, 2024
    Our tour guide was amazing and a lot of fun....
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    Tours of Distinction commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to share your trip feedback Debra! We are glad Ted make the trip and exceeded your expectations. We look forward to hosting you on a future adventure!
    Trip date: October 2024
  • KS
    · November 4th, 2024
    Marco was an incredible Tour Leader. He paid...
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    Tours of Distinction commented on this review
    Thank you for the great review Katherine. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts. We hope to see you on another trip in the future.
    Trip date: July 2024

Dates & Availability

8 days
Switzerland’s Lakes, Mountains & Rails
From Zurich to Zurich

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What our customers ask about this tour

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  • J

    Jon

    Asked on July 24th, 2025

    are June and September your only dates

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    • Tours of DistinctionOperator•Written July 2025

      Yes, those are the only dates for 2026.

    • J

      Jon

      Traveler•Written July 2025

      Is there any possibility of more dates opening up in 2026

    • Tours of DistinctionOperator•Written July 2025

      At this point, we do not see that happening.

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  • O

    Olivia

    Asked on July 8th, 2025

    what is the estimated cost of the Jungfraujoch excursion and will I be able to book it in August? does the tour include airport or train pickup / drop off in Zurich?

    Flights / Transfers
    Price / Availability
    • Tours of DistinctionOperator•Written July 2025

      The Jungfrau excursion is approximately $156 USD per person. You can book that in August if you would like. The trip is from the Zurich Airport back to the Zurich Airport. That said, the August departure has not met minimum numbers and will not be running. Our September 15 trip is available.

  • H

    Helen

    Asked on April 29th, 2025

    Would you recommend the June or September tour dates on 2026? Also, we are in our 70's; are we responsible for transporting our own luggage???

    Age Range
    Tour Details
    Transport
    • Tours of DistinctionOperator•Written April 2025

      Either are a wonderful time to go, and you miss the crowds of summer. June, the weather can be a little less predictable; however, you would have nice warm days and cooler evenings in the higher elevations. September is a more desired to go, and you have the beginning of the fall festivals. It is really up to you.

    • H

      Helen

      Traveler•Written April 2025

      Also wondering about luggage transfers?

    • Tours of DistinctionOperator•Written April 2025

      There is luggage assistance at the train stations. I hope that helps.

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Tour ID: 295951

  • Currency
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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before November 15th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 15th, 2025, a minimum payment of $675 is required to confirm your booking with Tours of Distinction. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Tours of Distinction will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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