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Grand Tour of Switzerland

10 days
Start and end in Zurich
4.9
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 42 - 50
Age range 5 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore Zurich with CosmosGO and meet your guide
  • Drive through Heidiland to glamorous St. Moritz
  • Ride the Bernina Express over the Alps to Italy
  • Tour Lugano and travel to Lake Maggiore
  • Visit cheese factory and Berne's medieval Old Town

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVE IN ZURICH, SWITZERLAND
  2. Day 2 ZURICH–APPENZELL–LIECHTENSTEIN–ST. MORITZ
  3. Day 3 AT LEISURE IN ST. MORITZ
  4. Day 4 ST. MORITZ–BERNINA EXPRESS TRAIN TO TIRANO, ITALY–LUGANO, SWITZERLAND
  5. Day 5 LUGANO–LAKE MAGGIORE, ITALY–ZERMATT AREA, SWITZERLAND
  6. Day 6 ZERMATT AREA–LAUSANNE AREA
  7. Day 7 LAUSANNE AREA
  8. Day 8 LAUSANNE AREA–GRUYÈRES–BERN–INTERLAKEN–LUCERNE
  9. Day 9 LUCERNE–ZURICH
  10. Day 10 ZURICH
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Operated by

Cosmos

Number of tours

210

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

92%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.6
  • Food
    Good
    3.5
  • 4.9
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  • TL
    · May 27th, 2025
    Beautiful scenery. Got to experience train ride too
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    Trip date: May 2025
  • DB
    · May 22nd, 2025
    The trip was quite well organized, however there were too many stops on Day 8 with not enough time given in Bern. However this was not Tourradar’s bus excursion- it was Cosmos so I am not sure why you are requesting a review? I have completed one for Cosmos..
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    Trip date: May 2025
  • JK
    · October 2nd, 2024
    I think the food and rooms could have been a bit better especially at Tasch, Driver and tour guide were excellent
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    Trip date: September 2024
  • AC
    · September 19th, 2024
    The tour provided us the chance to see all the tourist spots of Switzerland. We were able to see the beauty of the country - the mountains, lakes, the alps, old building structures, a glimpse of the culture and religion and many more.
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    Trip date: September 2024
  • IC
    · September 8th, 2024
    Good itinerary Excellent Guide Decent Hotels
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    Trip date: July 2024
  • YL
    · May 24th, 2024
    We have a memorable and pleasant trip. Thank you
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    Trip date: May 2024
  • NI
    · May 24th, 2024
    Well-organized trip in every aspects.
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    Trip date: May 2024
  • A
    · June 15th, 2023
    Our guide Marco was unbelievable. He could not do enough for us.
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    Trip date: June 2023
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  • A
    · July 12th, 2023
    The tour was well-organized. We were able to visit a lot of places in just one day, no time wasted at all. It was such a memorable experience for me and my husband. Huge thank you to the BEST Tour Director ever - Marco Noci! I have no words - he is really the best!
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    Trip date: June 2023
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  • A
    · July 12th, 2023
    It was an amazing Swiss tour with nice tourist spots, good accomodation and excellent Tour Director Marco!
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    Trip date: June 2023
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10 days
Grand Tour of Switzerland
From Zurich to Zurich

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What our customers ask about this tour

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  • T

    Teresa

    Asked on April 28th, 2025

    Your Grand tour to Swizerland Has stop in Vaduz of Lichtenshtain and for how long? Or bus just drive through city?

    Tour Details
    • CosmosOperatorWritten April 2025

      There will indeed be a stop in Vaduz however, we cannot guarantee the length of time that will be spent there as it is subject to change. On tour there will be more detailed information.

  • J

    Judy

    Asked on April 12th, 2025

    Is our luggage taken care of and transferred for us during the trip?

    Transport
    • CosmosOperatorWritten April 2025

      You will be responsible for getting your luggage to and from the motor coach. The Tour Director or the driver may assist with loading the luggage on and off the luggage bay.

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    Valerie

    Asked on April 12th, 2025

    What is the check in time at the hotel in Zurich? Also on 30 June is it possible to catch the Warsaw flight at 10.30 am from Zurich Airport?

    Accommodation
    Flights / Transfers
    • CosmosOperatorWritten April 2025

      The check in times are in the afternoon (usually around 3 PM local time). The tour ends after breakfast, you can arrange your transfers between the hours of 6 AM and 3 PM local time.

  • K

    Kristen

    Asked on February 28th, 2025

    If the tour starts on May 10th, when do we have to meet by?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten February 2025

      There is no included sightseeing on May 10 since most of the tour's participants will be arriving that day. We recommend arriving by 3:00pm so that you will not miss the welcome dinner.

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    Danielle

    Asked on February 3rd, 2025

    Do you accept an infant 1 year old in your tour and is there any charges?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten February 2025

      Our minimum age for our tours will be 5 years of age.

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    Katrina

    Asked on January 20th, 2025

    Do the hotels offer vegetarian meals. Actually gluten free, soy free. What time are the morning departures? How many hours in a bus each day? Do you handle 1 suitcase to the hotels? What is generally the size of the group?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten January 2025

      We cannot guarantee that the hotels will offer vegetarian, gluten free or soy free meals. We can document on your booking that you are requesting these meals, it will be up to you to speak with the hotel and restaurant staff to confirm if these meals are being offered. You will receive a more detailed itinerary once you arrive o the tour with your daily start times. On days that you will be traveling via motor coach, you will travel between 70 - 200 miles per day. This tour can accommodate up to 45 guest. You may be responsible for getting your suitcase to and from the motor coach.

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    Samuel

    Asked on January 15th, 2025

    Is this tour still available? Any alternate Swiss tour that starts with May 4 or 5 for at least 7-8 days

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    Tour Details
    • CosmosOperatorWritten January 2025

      I've found four tour options for you, all with availability for May 4th. 1. Switzerland All-in-One – 10 days, starting and ending in Zurich. 2. Best of Switzerland – 8 days, starting and ending in Zurich. 3. Glorious Switzerland – 8 days, from Geneva to Zurich. 4. Scenic Switzerland by Train – 9 days, starting and ending in Zurich.

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    Fiona

    Asked on December 3rd, 2024

    Can you advise what the cost would be for an additional night arriving on the 2nd of May?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten December 2024

      We can add the pre night at the rate of $120 USD per person for the night of May 2, 2025.

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      Fiona

      TravelerWritten December 2024

      Is a repeat traveller discount available for booking the Best of Netherlands Tour and the Grand Tour of Switzerland back-to-back?

    • CosmosOperatorWritten December 2024

      There will be a discount applied once they are booked on the tour and they are linked. Please provide the booking information for both tours.

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    Karla

    Asked on October 22nd, 2024

    How long is the goodwill credit for a disrupted tour valid?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten October 2024

      The goodwill credit can be used towards any future vacation within the company brands for up to two years.

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    Youness

    Asked on October 21st, 2024

    How early should I finalize my booking details?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten October 2024

      Booking details should be finalized well in advance, as recommended by the tour operator, typically around 3-4 weeks before departure.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 52104

  • Currencies
    Euro
    Italy
    Fr.
    Swiss Franc
    Liechtenstein and Switzerland
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types L, J.

    Type L
    Italy
    Type J
    Liechtenstein and 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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 19th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 19th, 2025, a minimum payment of $500 is required to confirm your booking with Cosmos. 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 65 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 Cosmos will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Cosmos" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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