Grand Tour of Switzerland Explorer History and Heritage: join-in group tour

8 days
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Start and end in Zurich
5.0
2 traveler reviews
  • Steam train traveling through lush green hills.
  • Classic steam train with a decorative front on tracks.
  • Interior of a passenger bus with leather seats.
  • Side view of a parked modern van.
  • Steam train with mountains in the background under a clear sky.
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  • A train crossing a historic stone viaduct amidst lush green forest and mountainous landscape.
  • A historic paddle steamer on a lake with a mountain backdrop.
  • An old steam train crossing a stone bridge in a mountainous landscape.
  • A street with historic hotels and stores in a peaceful town setting during sunset.
  • Panoramic view of a historic Swiss city by a river with famous landmark buildings.
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Operator
STC Switzerland Travel Centre
Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 12
Ages 18+
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Highlights

  • Explore Zurich's old town and lakeside cafes
  • Taste iconic Swiss cheese in historic Appenzell
  • Ride the RhB Historical Train through Davos
  • Travel on the Furka Steam Railway near Realp
  • Enjoy a sunset cruise on a paddle steamer in Lucerne

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Zurich
  2. Day 2 Chur
  3. Day 3 Chur
  4. Day 4 Brig
  5. Day 5 Lucerne
  6. Day 6 Interlaken
  7. Day 7 Interlaken
  8. Day 8 Zurich
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

STC Switzerland Travel Centre

5.0
(2 reviews)

Number of tours

4

Age Range

18 to 99 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Kathryn
    · July 4th, 2025
    Just wanted to say a personal thanks to our driver-guide for all their help while on this amazing tour. The communication with STC during the trip was fantastic. Really felt supported throughout the holiday. The quality of the hotels and the train journeys were sensational. Highlights include the Matterhorn in Zermatt and Jungfrauhoch. We’d certainly recommend people to book this tour.
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  • Anonymous
    · July 1st, 2025
    Found this website and booked the Grand Train tour of Switzerland, as we had always wanted to go on the Glacier express. Jose was so helpful and answered all our questions. It was a brilliant trip and all the accommodation and train travel was fantastic.
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What our customers ask about this tour

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    Donna

    Asked on May 12th, 2025

    Would like to request a twin-bed room throughout the tour and confirm if it's possible to hold two spots until Thursday, May 8th, 2025

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    Jon

    Asked on February 13th, 2025

    Is it possible to make the tour in September and what about the suitcase. Do you have to carry it from train to hotel or do you take the suitcases from hotel to hotel?

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    Transport
    • STC Switzerland Travel CentreOperator•Written February 2025

      I am afraid the tour is not available in September. Please note all transfers are with Luxury Mercedes Benz Sprinter mini-bus not rail.

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Tour ID: 300428

  • Currency
    Fr.
    Swiss Franc
    Switzerland
  • Plugs & Adapters

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    Type J
    Switzerland
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • 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 October 26th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 26th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with STC Switzerland Travel Centre. 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 40 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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