Grand Tour of Switzerland Explorer - Small Group Tour (Tour code: 13529)
Lucerne
Highlights
Experience luxury in one-of-a-kind Luxury Mercedes Benz Cabrio Sprinter. Relish ultimate comfort and style in a spacious setting, accommodating a maximum group size of up to 12 passengers!
Enjoy a 1st-class rail travel on the Bernina Express, Glacier Express, and Golden Pass Express!
Discover hidden gems such as Rhein Falls, Vaduz, Andermatt, Grindelwald and Gstaad!
Experience the Appenzell Show Dairy with an audio guide
Immerse yourself in a private guided city tour of St. Gallen, including the UNESCO Abbey Library
Ascend the Gornergrat for a stunning Matterhorn view!
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Embark on a captivating 11-day Swiss adventure, starting in Zurich and traversing the country's picturesque landscapes. Highlights include the enchanting Rhine Falls in St. Gallen, the renowned Bernina Express journey to Tirano, Swiss cheese tasting at Appenzeller Show Dairy, and leisurely exploration in Vaduz, Liechtenstein. Experience the scenic Glacier Express route to Zermatt, ascend the Gornergrat for a stunning Matterhorn view, and journey through language-diverse landscapes on the GoldenPass Express to Lenk. Option to add an excursion to the Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station, and end your journey in Lucerne. This meticulously curated tour offers a perfect blend of culture, nature, and luxury, concluding with optional individual extensions or transfers to Zurich Airport.
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Itinerary
Day 1 Zurich
Arrival in Zurich and enjoy your first day at leisure in Switzerland's biggest city.
Overnight in Zurich in a 4* hotel.
Day 2 Zurich St Gallen
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meet your driver‐guide in the lobby for your first trip to the Rhine Falls, Europes biggest and most powerful waterfall.
After a lunch break, your driver will take you to St. Gallen, where you get to experience a guided city tour of the beautiful medieval old town as well as the famous Abbey library.
Overnight in St. Gallen in 4* hotel.
Day 3 St Gallen Appenzeller Vaduz St Moritz
Today you will make your way to one of the most famous resorts in Switzerland, St. Moritz.
On the way there you get to taste one of the most famous things in Switzerland, Swiss Cheese. You get to experience how the famous Swiss cheese is made and you also get to taste it at the Appenzeller Show Dairy.
After a stop in the town of Appenzell you will make your way to the Liechtenstein's capital Vaduz where you can enjoy time at leisure. Proceed to St Moritz for your accommodation.
Overnight in St. Moritz in a 4* hotel.
Day 4 St Moritz Bernina Express Lugano
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today you will board the famous Bernina Express. The panoramic train will take you from Switzerland over and through the Alps all the way to Tirano in Italy, where you get to enjoy a lunch break.
Your driver picks you up in Tirano and you travel along Lake Como all the way back to the italian speaking part of Switzerland, called Ticino.
Overnight in Lugano in a 4* hotel.
Day 5 Lugano Glacier Express Zermatt
Breakfast at the hotel.
Your driver will pick you up in the lobby and take you over the Gotthard mountain pass to Andermatt, where you get to enjoy time at leisure and time for lunch.
Later in the afternoon board the famous Glacier Express all the way to Zermatt.
Overnight in Zermatt in a 4* hotel.
Day 6 Zermatt Gornergrat Zermatt
Breakfast at the hotel.
Take the cogwheel train up to the Gornergrat, where you get the most beautiful view on the famous Matterhorn.
After your journey back to Zermatt, the remainder of the day is at leisure, giving you a chance to shop, eat and relax as you wish.
Overnight in Zermatt in a 4* hotel.
Day 7 Zermatt Montreux
After taking the short shuttle train from Zermatt to Täsch, you will rejoin the Cabrio and travel to the French-speaking part of Switzerland.
Here, you will be treated to an afternoon wine tasting at the delightful Domaine Bovy. It's then only a short transfer by Cabrio to Montreux, where you can enjoy your afternoon at leisure.
Overnight stay in Montreux in a 4* hotel.
Day 8 Montreux Golden Pass Express Lenk
Breakfast at the hotel.
Your driver will bring you to the train station in Montreux, where you get to board the GoldenPass, which passes through different language areas, landscapes and countless lakes on your way to Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland.
From here, transfer by Cabrio to Grindelwald, where you have time to explore the town at your own pace. Alternatively, after your arrival, travel by gondola and cogwheel railway to the Jungfraujoch. The journey to the top of Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest altitude railway station, is a masterpiece of engineering, as the last section of the route is built into the mountain itself. Please note that this will incur an additional cost payable locally, with your Swiss Half Fare Card providing a 50% discount.
You will transfer back to Lenk for a two-night stay at the Lenkerhof Resort Hotel, a stylish resort set against a breathtaking backdrop, renowned for its first-class service and award-winning cuisine recognized by Gault Millau.
Overnight in Lenk in the Interlaken region at Lenkerhof Resort Hotel.
Day 9 Lenk (Interlaken region)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today’s agenda is pretty relaxed, so you can stay in Lenk and chill at the hotel for the whole day if you want.
Alternatively, there’s an option to take a drive to Glacier 3000 in the Cabrio, which is only about 45 minutes from Lenk. Hop on the cable cars for an easy ride to the top. Once you’re up there, you can enjoy a bunch of activities like the Peak Walk suspension bridge, a dogsled ride, or even an alpine coaster. Please be advised that Glacier 3000 tickets must be purchased on-site at the valley station, with payment required in local currency. A 50% discount on the ticket price is offered for holders of the Swiss Half Fare Card.
On your way back to Lenk, you’ll have some time to stop by the resort of Gstaad to explore and shop as you please.
Overnight in Lenk in the Interlaken region at Lenkerhof Resort Hotel.
Day 10 Lenk Lucerne
Breakfast at the hotel.
This morning, your driver will transport you to Lucerne via the Brünig mountain pass, with an expected arrival in Lucerne during the early afternoon.
The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Overnight in Lucerne in a 4* hotel.
Day 11 Lucerne
After breakfast, individual extension or transfer to Zurich Airport (extra cost).
Additional information
- We work with a selection of hotels in each location. All bookings are subject to availability, which means our team will confirm your specific hotels upon confirmation and payment of deposit.
- Guaranteed departures with maximum of 12 passengers. Please note a minimum of 4 passengers per tour is required to operate the Merdedes Benz Sprinter Cabrio. Between 1‐3 passengers the tour will be with a Tesla X.
- Pick up in Zurich on the second day and drop off on the last day in Zurich available on request.
- Luggage transportation is provided with the limit of 1 large suitcase and 1 smaller hand luggage that can be placed under your seat. The driver will assist where possible with your luggage. You must take your own luggage on the Glacier Express from Andermatt to Zermatt.
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- Domestic airfares and taxes, unless otherwise specified in our holiday package
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- Travel Insurance or expenses of a personal nature (mini-bar, phone call, laundry, etc.),
- Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, hotel, restaurant or boat staff, etc.
- Or any other travel expense that has not been included in our holiday package
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