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Best of Switzerland

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Overview

All the Best of Switzerland with a side visit to Italy. What could be better? Your travels will take you to Lake Geneva for local wine, cheese and delicious desserts in Lavaux, Lord Byron’s enchanting Chillon Castle and the pretty town of Brienz for a masterclass in Swiss wood carving.

Locations Visited

Zürich, Bern, Montreux, Zermatt, Stresa, Locarno, Tirano, Pontresina, Saint Moritz, Lucerne, Brienz, Interlaken, Baveno

Countries Visited

Switzerland, Italy

Travel Style

Country Explorer

Accommodations

8 nights included

Age Requirements

Minimum Age 5

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Itinerary

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Day 1

Welcome to Zürich

Zürich is your springboard to a spectacular journey through Switzerland. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience for a social-impact guided walking tour. This evening, attend a dinner to launch your Swiss experience.

  • Accommodation

    Hyatt Place Zurich Airport The Circle


  • Meals

    Dinner

Highlights

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Zürich Orientation

During an orientation, your Travel Director will show you some of the highlights of this beautiful lakeside city.

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Embark on a walking tour of Zürich's Old Town with a Local Change Maker

Join Diana and her team of socially engaged local guides, for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience. Uncover the old town of Zürich during a fun and educational walking tour with the wonderful organization who are raising awareness on social issues such as food insecurity and supporting local change makers and the community.
This experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 10 & 12: Reduced Inequalities & Responsible Consumption and Production.

We leave the bright lights of Zürich behind and stop in Bern with its Old Town, admiring its medieval streets, ornate fountains and arcaded walkways. Journeying to Lake Geneva, we arrive in the resort town of Montreux, set against the pristine backdrop of snow-covered peaks and vineyards. After lunch, consider joining an Optional Experience to cruise Lake Geneva, including a visit to the Charlie Chaplin museum in his former estate, Manoir de Ban.

  • Accommodation

    Mona Montreux


  • Meals

    Breakfast

Highlights

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Bern Orientation

Explore Switzerland's capital and see the Cathedral of St. Vincent, clock tower and Ogre Fountain.

This morning, we visit Chillon Castle, immortalized by Lord Byron's 'Prisoner of Chillon'. For nearly four centuries, this water fortress was the residence of the Counts of Savoy and an important stop for traders. Our next stop is the Lavaux region, a charming wine village above Lake Geneva, where we’ll Connect With Locals over lunch at our Be My Guest experience. Continue your journey to the resort town of Zermatt, set against the backdrop of the snow-capped Matterhorn.

  • Accommodation

    Le Mirabeau Zermatt


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Lunch

Highlights

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Enjoy the Flavors of Local Wine, Cheese and Breads at a local Vineyard Overlooking Lake Geneva

Enjoy Swiss hospitality with a vineyard owner and savor the flavors of local wines, cheeses and breads, all set against the enchanting views of the Lake Geneva.

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Chillon Castle Visit

The beautiful fortress of Chillon Castle, set on a rocky islet on Lake Geneva, is widely regarded as one of the best-preserved medieval castles in Europe. Following his walk through the dungeons in 1816, Lord Byron wrote the poem 'The Prisoner of Chillon'. Look out for his name, which he carved into a pillar.

Spend a full free day soaking up Zermatt's crisp mountain air and panoramic vistas. Relax in beautiful surroundings or consider an Optional Experience to the Klein Matterhorn for the most spectacular mountain views.

  • Accommodation

    Le Mirabeau Zermatt


  • Meals

    Breakfast

Leave the alpine charm of Zermatt behind as you travel towards the shores of Lake Maggiore. Arrive in Stresa, where you’ll enjoy an orientation before free time to explore the town’s lakeside promenade, browse local shops or simply take in the view. For something special, join an Optional Experience by private launch to Isola Bella. Meet a Local Specialist for a guided tour of the palace on this Borromean Island, known for its Baroque interiors and terraced gardens. Continue to Locarno, a lakeside town in Switzerland’s Italian-speaking region known for its relaxed atmosphere, piazzas and palm-lined promenade.

  • Accommodation

    Hampton by Hilton Locarno


  • Meals

    Breakfast

Travel through the scenic Italian countryside to the fortified town of Tirano. Here, you'll board the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rhaetian Railway to cross the Bernina Pass and wind your way through scenic landscapes en route to the stylish resort town of St. Moritz. This evening, enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers.

  • Accommodation

    Hotel Reine Victoria by Laudinella St. Moritz


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Dinner

Highlights

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Travel on the Bernina Express

UNESCO World Heritage Listed Rhaetian Railway
Travel by train over the Bernina Pass through stunning landscapes en route to St. Moritz.

Journeying through lush green landscapes, past Lake Zürich, we arrive in lakeside Lucerne. Pay tribute to the brave Swiss Guards, who lost their lives defending King Louis XVI at the Lion Monument, and admire the iconic wooden Chapel Bridge before strolling past the city's colorful facades. Consider joining a cruise on the tranquil lake waters and then ride the world's first double deck 'CabriO' cable car to the top of Mount Stanserhorn.

  • Accommodation

    Grand Hotel Europe Lucerne


  • Meals

    Breakfast

Highlights

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Lucerne Orientation

During an orientation with your Travel Director, see the Lion Monument, Old Town Hall and Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe.

We travel to Interlaken at the heart of Switzerland, which lies in the shadow of the Jungfrau Mountain. Stopping in the village of Brienz en route, we’ll Dive Into Culture and gain insights into the centuries-old tradition of wood carving for which this village is so famous. Spend some time on your own and enjoy superb views of the peaks of the Bernese Oberland. This evening, we enjoy dinner with our fellow travelers and Travel Director toasting the highlights of Switzerland we've enjoyed along the way.

  • Accommodation

    Grand Hotel Europe Lucerne


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Dinner

Highlights

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Visit the Jobin wood sculpture museum and discover Switzerland's wood-carving heritage

Learn about Switzerland's wood-carving heritage at the Jobin wood sculpture museum in Brienz.

As our journey through the Best of Switzerland comes to an end, we bid our newfound friends a fond farewell.

  • Meals

    Breakfast

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Highlights

Must-see Highlights

  • Discover Zürich, Bern, Zermatt, Stresa, Interlaken and Lucerne

  • Visit Chillon Castle and Brienz Woodcarving Museum

  • View the Matterhorn and Jungfrau mountains (weather permitting), Lake Maggiore and Lake Como, the Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument in Lucerne

  • Scenic Train Ride from Tirano to Pontresina by UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rhaetian Railway

What's Included

Travel Director

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Hotels

  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized

Meals

  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

Sightseeing

  • Must-see sightseeing

Audio

  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

Transport

  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Train

  • Train from Tirano to Pontresina

Optionals

  • Optional Experiences and free time

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