About This Trip
This 9-day deluxe tour will show you the most popular attractions in Switzerland: snowy peaks, dramatic valleys, beautiful lakes, historic old towns, small Alpes villages…Enjoy a sightseeing tour with a relaxing boat cruise in Zurich and then head to Interlaken where you will have a special Cable Car Sky-Dining experience on the mountain top. Visit Jungfraujoch for a spectacular view of the Alpine peaks, valleys, and glaciers, and then continue to Montreux with a stopover at Gruyeres. Before your return flights, discover Geneva and Lugano's old towns and see the famous Matterhorn Mountain.
Itinerary Summary
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- 1 - 2Zurich - Geneva
- 3Zurich - Interlaken
- 4Interlaken - Bern
- 5Bern - Montreux
- 6Montreux - Geneva
- 7Geneva - Zermatt
- 8Zermatt - Lugano
- 9Lugano - Zurich
Itinerary
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Day 1: Zurich Arrival
Welcome to Switzerland!
Upon your arrival, take our private vehicle to your hotel, La Réserve Eden au Lac Zurich, which has been reborn from a century-old historic hotel that boasts stunning views of the city, lake, and the snow-capped Alps beyond. After checking in, enjoy some leisure time in the hotel. At night, you can choose a "Zurich by Night" tour to discover this charming city.
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Day 2: Zurich, Zurich Sightseeing Tour & Boat Tour on Lake Zurich
Nestling along River Limmat, Zurich embraces the past and present wholeheartedly. This morning you will have a sightseeing tour to visit some of the top sights of Zurich. Later, take some time to stroll along the Bahnhofstrasse, one of the most expensive shopping streets in Europe. It's not only famous for its various shopping malls but the exquisite buildings lined the street. By the end of today's tour, you will enjoy a relaxing cruise on Lake Zurich.
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Day 3: Zurich - Lucerne - Brienz - Interlaken
Head to Interlaken in the morning. Your first stop is Lucerne, a popular city known for its stunning medieval architecture. Visit the landmark of Lucerne - the Chapel Bridge ( Kapellbrücke) which is the oldest covered wooden bridge in Europe and featured by its interior paintings along the bridge. Move to Brienz in the afternoon and pay a visit to this small town to know its historical woodcarving tradition.
You will reach Interlaken in the later afternoon and an amazing cable car sky-dinner is waiting for you. You can enjoy the breathtaking panorama night view of the village of Grindelwald while tasting the local delicacies.
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Day 4: Interlaken - Bern, Jungfranjoch Visiting
Today's highlight is the Jungfraujoch Visiting. You will ride a traditional cogwheel train up to Europe's highest mountain railway station - Jungfraujoch, which is 3,454 meters above sea level and be known for top of Europe. Along the way, you can enjoy the splendid views of Alpine peaks, valleys and glaciers.
If you are a fan of James Bond, you can choose to visit the Piz Gloria, located on the top of Schilthorn, where many scenes of the 007 film 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' were filmed. There is nice viewing platform and restaurant that you can enjoy the beauty of the Alps leisurely.
Continue to Bern for overnight, the capital of Switzerland.
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Day 5: Bern - Gruyeres - Montreux
Today, you will have a chance to visit the picturesque town of Gruyeres and the nearby village of Broc. The medieval town of Gruyeres is well known for producing the cheese of the same name. Pay a visit to Gruyeres Castle and walk around the small town to enjoy the amazing views. Broc is home to the chocolate industry of Gruyeres, you will tour the Maison Cailler chocolate factory to learn how the chocolate is made, the invention of chocolate and taste some delicious ones.
Continue your tour to the town of Montreux. Lies on the shore of Lake Geneva and snuggles at the foot of the Alps, Montreux owns its unique and breathtaking views. Take a trip to the Chillon Castle which the incredible scenery may let you feel like stepping into a fairyland.
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Day 6: Montreux - Lausanne - Geneva
Drive to Geneva this morning. En route, you will stop at the city of Lausanne, where the home to the International Olympic Committee headquarters. Take a short walk in the city for relaxing. You will arrive in Geneva by noon. A sightseeing tour of Geneva will bring you to see the beautiful parks along Geneva lake and the European headquarters of the UN. Stroll along the Rue du Rhone (Rhone Street) to feel the modern and fashionable atmosphere, it's a paradise for luxury shoppers that united the world's top brands.
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Day 7: Geneva - Zermatt
Zermatt is one of the most famous villages in Switzerland for its skiing. It offers amazing views of the Alps, world-class slopes and authentic Swiss experiences. You will travel up the Rodano river to the Tasch and ride a gauge train to Zermatt today. Zermatt is a pretty small car-free town with many nice restaurants along the streets where you can have a chilled time after taking some outdoor activities.
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Day 8: Zermatt - Lugano
Ride a cogwheel train to Gornergrat, where you can view the highest peaks of the Alps, including the most famous one - the pyramid-shaped Matterhorn. Travel to Lugano in the afternnon. It's the largest Italian-speaking region out of Italy. The architecture and cuisine there reflect a mix of cultures of the Swiss and Mediterranean. Have some free time in town to discover its special views.
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Day 9: Lugano - Zurich
Free at leisure in Lugano, if you want you can take a boat trip on the lake of Lugano. In the afternoon, drive to Zurich Airport for your flight home. If time permits, you can have a stop at the Medieval town of Bellinzona on the way to Zurich.
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