Explore the highlights of Switzerland on a 4-day escorted tour. From the lakeside towns to picture-perfect villages, hiking trails surrounded by majestic mountains and alpine lakes — you will find yourself in a nature-lover’s paradise. You will get the chance to discover historic Lucerne, charming Zermatt and the cosmopolitan cities of Geneva, Zurich and much more!
Depart Zurich at 8.30 a.m. and drive to the city of Lucerne where and visit the Lion Monument and walk over the 14th-century wooden bridge, time at leisure for shopping and sightseeing. At noon, proceed to the mountain resort of Engelberg. A cable car ride to the summit of Mount Titlis brings you up into the high alpine region with its glaciers and eternal ice. Enjoy a magnificent ride in the new revolving “ROTAIR” gondola. (Take a warm sweater along.) In the afternoon, cross Brunig Pass to the Bernese Oberland and reach the village Brienz, which is famous for its long tradition of woodcarving. Continue to the holiday resort of Interlaken at the foot of Jungfrau mountain. Dinner on your own. Overnight at a first-class hotel.
Depart Interlaken in the morning and drive along beautiful Lake of Thun to the Swiss capital, Berne. The city is attractively set on a steep-sided curve of the River Aare and backed by the majestic Alps. A city tour to the Old Town includes the Clock Tower, Kramgasse, and the 15th-century Cathedral of St. Vincent. A drive south takes us to the scenic dairy farmlands, to Gruyères. A beautiful hilltop town, preserved against time, which could be the magical setting for fairytales with its impressive, medieval castle. An informative visit to a factory of delicious milk products is a further highlight of our day. Continue our drive to the Vaud Riviera and reach Geneva, the most cosmopolitan city of Switzerland. Dinner on your own. Overnight at a superior tourist class hotel. Meals: B
Start with a city tour of Geneva in the morning and witness the beautiful parks along the lake, the unique town-hall and the European seat of the United Nations. In the late morning, depart Geneva and drive to Lausanne and Montreux. Pass by Chillon Castle, the 13th-century fortress made famous by Lord Byron’s poem. In the afternoon, proceed through the Valais, the valley of the river Rhone with its orchards and vineyards. At Täsch, board a cogwheel train that takes us to the mountain resort of Zermatt at the foot of the mighty Matterhorn. Dinner and overnight at a first-class hotel. Meals: B, D
Morning at leisure in Zermatt–admire the quaint old farmhouses and barns in their unique style, do some shopping, relax or take an optional cogwheel train up to Gorner-grat for a spectacular view of the surrounding snow-covered peaks. Afternoon board the train to Täsch where the bus is waiting to take us over the breathtaking Nufenen Pass to Airolo. Return to Zurich by bus or train. Arrival in Zurich at 6.30 p.m. Meals: B
Weekly Monday Departures from April 27 to October 12, 2020
