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Heart of Switzerland

8 days
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From Lucerne to Bern
4.0
2 traveler reviews
  • A grand historical building with a dome and towers surrounded by mountains.
  • A panoramic view of a mountain range with a clear blue sky.
  • A beautifully lit wooden bridge over a calm body of water with mountains in the background.
  • A boat sailing on a blue lake with mountains in the background.
  • A purple train on tracks with mountains and mist.
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  • A scenic view of trees and hills overlooking a lake with mountains.
  • An aerial view of a snowy cityscape with a church tower at sunset.
  • A panoramic view of a city with a river and mountains.
  • A mountain landscape reflected in a calm lake.
  • Aerial view of hilly countryside with scattered villages and a river.
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Operator
Firebird Tours
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Guided in English
Ages 19+

Places You’ll See

  • Lucerne
    Lucerne
  • Engelberg
    Engelberg
  • Grindelwald
    Grindelwald
  • Bern
    Bern
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Highlights

  • Explore picturesque Lucerne and its lake
  • Ride the world's steepest cogwheel train
  • Ascend Mount Titlis in a rotating cable car
  • Journey to Europe's highest railway station
  • Discover Bern's medieval Old Town

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival to Lucerne
  2. Day 2 Exploring Lucerne Region
  3. Day 3 Arrival to Engelberg
  4. Day 4 Arrival to Grindelwald
  5. Day 5 Trip to the Top of Europe
  6. Day 6 Arrival to Bern
  7. Day 7 Bern Sightseeing
  8. Day 8 Departure
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
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  • 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.

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • AMERON Luzern Hotel Flora

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2
    Upgrade Available

  • H+ Hotel & SPA Engelberg

    Hotel
    day 3
    Upgrade Available

  • Sunstar Hotel Grindelwald

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5
    Upgrade Available

  • Hotel Savoy Bern

    Hotel
    Days 6, 7
    Upgrade Available

Operated by

Firebird Tours

4.0
(2 reviews)

Number of tours

53

Age Range

18 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

93%

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Cancellation Policy

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Customer Reviews

  • Janet
    · June 11th, 2025
    Enjoyed tour. It was the right mix of structured time and free time. All tour guides were knowledgeable and extremely personable.
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Dates & Availability

8 days
Heart of Switzerland
From Lucerne to Bern

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 312298

  • Currency
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    Swiss Franc
    Switzerland
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type J.

    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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    • For any tour departing before December 21st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 21st, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Firebird Tours. 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 95 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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