Escorted Alps and Cities of Switzerland

Ready to discover the spectacular cities and landscapes of Switzerland? Arrive at your departure airport, ready to catch a flight to Zurich.* Night on board.*If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

Touch down in Zurich, famous for being the global center of finance on the north shore of the beautiful lake with the same name. Self-transfer* to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to enjoy at your leisure. Why not walk around the historic old town and enjoy a warm beverage in one of the many cafes or enjoy an international array of gastronomic offerings from restaurants across the city? Overnight stay in Zurich. *Airport transfers are not included. You will have the option to add a transfer from the airport to your hotel for an additional cost in the next step of the booking process.

After enjoying Breakfast at the hotel, meet your English-speaking guide at the lobby of your hotel to begin your tour. Make your way to Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein for a tour of the city centre where you can catch a glimpse of Vaduz Castle from a distance—this is where the Prince of Liechtenstein resides today!Your next stop will be in Werdenberg, known as Switzerland’s smallest city which also happens to have the country's oldest wooden houses. From here, you will be stopping by Lugano, in the Canton of Ticino, to take part in a brief walking tour of this charming town known for its abundance of parks, flowers, villas and sacred buildings. Finally, arrive at your hotel located in the Italian-speaking Canton of Ticino and enjoy the rest of the evening at your leisure. Overnight stay in Canton of Ticino.

Breakfast at the hotel. Make your way to Bellinzona where you will briefly tour the city’s main attractions before visiting the courtyard of the emblematic Castelgrande. You will have some leisurely time to enjoy the city centre before heading to Tasch to board a shuttle train to car-free resort, Zermatt, home to the impressive Matterhorn, one of the highest summits in all of Europe. Zermatt is a famed mountain village that attracts thousands of tourists every year thanks to its idyllic landscapes and world-renowned ski resorts. You will arrive at your hotel by foot and then enjoy the rest of your evening at your leisure. Overnight stay in Zermatt.

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the first half of the day at your leisure exploring Zermatt and relish the alpine views of the Swiss Alps in all their beauty at your own pace. You will then board a shuttle train back to Tasch to head over to Veytaux.Upon arrival, we will quickly pause at Chillon Castle, an island castle located on Lake Geneva, for a picture stop. The next point in your journey will be scenic Montreux, known as a cultural hub of the country thanks to its world famous annual jazz festival.Lastly, we will make our way to Lausanne where you will enjoy the rest of the evening getting to know your surroundings. Overnight stay in Lausanne.

Breakfast at the hotel. Your day begins with a brief drive around Lausanne to admire the city’s most iconic sights. From here, you will be heading to the Maison Cailler chocolate factory located in the charming city of Broc; a sweet adventure awaits you!You will be exploring the story of Maison Cailler's chocolate through a series of interactive, multi-sensorial experiences and even uncover a few secrets along the way! Tour their unique museum for about an hour and learn about the history of chocolate, from Aztec cocoa ceremonies to today's innovations.Continue to the medieval city of Gruyères, famous for its castle, museums and cheese fondue. You can even indulge in the latter by joining our optional raclette and cheese fondue tasting.*Afterwards, we will head to Bern. Once there, you will take part in a city tour of the capital of Switzerland, where you will stop by the city's most emblematic sites. Overnight stay in Bern.*Optional raclette and cheese fondue tasting: An unforgettable and delicious treat at a local restaurant in Gruyères, where you’ll try typical dishes and flavours that put this picturesque town on the map, including raclette and cheese fondue.

Breakfast at the hotel. Travel to Interlaken, where you'll have free time to explore this beautiful resort town nestled in the mountains of Bernese Oberland. You can also choose the optional Harder Kulm excursion*. Continue to Lucerne for a city tour and cruise, where you’ll explore the colourful Old Town and discover the city’s medieval architecture before enjoying a one-hour cruise on Lake Lucerne. Admire views of the city from the water before travelling onwards to Zurich.* Optional Harder Kulm: Ascend by cable car to Harder Kulm and follow a short path to the viewpoint, where sweeping panoramas reveal Lakes Thun and Brienz and the summits of the Jungfrau region. Savour a three-course lunch at the viewpoint restaurant while taking in the mountain scenery before returning to Interlaken.

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day in Zurich, exploring the economic and cultural centre of Switzerland at your own leisure. Alternatively, choose one of our three optional excursions: The Best of Zürich City Tour*, Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein**, or Titlis – Eternal Snow & Glacier***. Overnight stay in Zurich. * Optional The Best of Zürich City Tour: Discover Zurich on a two-hour coach tour, taking in Lake Zurich, Bahnhofstrasse and the university quarter before following your guide through the Old Town to Münsterhof. ** Optional Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein: Travel through the Grand Tour of Switzerland to Laufen Castle and the mighty Rhine Falls. Take the short Belvedere panoramic trail to a viewing platform for truly spectacular views. Continue your adventure in Stein am Rhein, a beautiful medieval village, where you will take a guided Old Town stroll and enjoy some free time before returning to Zurich.*** Optional Titlis – Eternal Snow & Glacier: Travel by coach via Lucerne to Engelberg and ascend into the high alpine world of Mt Titlis aboard the Titlis Xpress and Rotair cable cars. At the summit, enjoy a typical Swiss meal before exploring Glacier Cave; the Cliff Walk, Europe’s highest suspension bridge; the Ice Flyer chairlift; or snowtubing.