Welcome to Zurich. On arrival at the airport we shall be waiting to transfer you to the hotel.

Hotel standard check in time 2pm. You can enjoy free time until your tour starts, information about the meeting place and start time can be found on the information boards in the hotel reception area.

NOTE: IF YOU REQUESTED ADDITIONAL NIGHTS on arrival at the hotel you will have your booking made but the guide of your trip will normally not arrive until the start of the included activities. YOUR TIME BEFORE THIS MOMENT IS THEREFORE FREE AT OWN LEISURE. At your hotel they can help you with all the information you need. | The schedules you will find in this itinerary are approximate. The guide, depending on the situation and in order to improve the development of the circuit, may adjust the schedules.

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Berne. Take cable car ride and lunch at Glacier 3000. Visit Chillon Castle.

We’ll set off for the capital of the country, Bern, one of the most beautiful historic cities in Switzerland. We’ll go to the Rose Garden viewpoint to admire the beautiful landscape of the city, and you’ll have free time in the center.

We’ll continue along a scenic road winding through stunning high mountain landscapes, passing charming villages with traditional wooden architecture and traveling through the Gstaad region, renowned for its ski resorts. We’ll include the cable car ride and lunch at Glacier 3000. From its terraces, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views and have the chance to walk across the suspension bridge that connects two peaks.

After descending, we’ll journey toward Lake Geneva, an area known for its mild climate and extensive vineyards. We’ll visit Chillon Castle (tickets included), a medieval fortress built on the waters of the lake. Our journey will then take us through the heart of Montreux, an elegant town famous for its jazz festival, following the lake’s shoreline until we reach Geneva. Arrival will be at the end of the day.

Note: Our hotel is usually located on the French outskirts of the city.

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Geneva guided tour, visit Olympic Park, famous cheese town and visit to Cailler chocolate factory.

After breakfast, we’ll include a panoramic tour of Geneva, a city on the shores of Lake Geneva that hosts numerous international organizations. We’ll see the Palace of Nations, the beautiful English Garden with its famous flower clock, and admire the “Jet d’Eau,” the tallest fountain in Europe. Afterwards, you’ll have free time to explore and enjoy lunch.

We’ll continue along the shores of Lake Geneva, passing through landscapes of vineyards and snow-capped mountains, until we reach Lausanne, a city in western Switzerland that is home to the International Olympic Committee. We’ll stop at the Olympic Park, located by the lake, an iconic space dedicated to sports and Olympic culture. Then, we’ll head to the walled town of Gruyeres, world-famous for its cheese. Nearby, you’ll find some of Switzerland´s top chocolate makers (including Nestlé and others). We’ll visit the Cailler Chocolate Factory, with a tasting included! We’ll then continue to Fribourg, a bilingual French/German city with a charming old town.

Note: Occasionally, accommodation may be in a nearby city.

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Entrance to Aareschlucht gorge with lunch, boat ride to Lugano.

We’ll depart along a small, scenic road through the Bern canton, passing hills, forests, and green fields. We’ll make a photo stop along the way, either at Schwarzenburg Castle or, depending on accommodation, at the viewpoint overlooking Lake Thun or Lake Brienz. We’ll then continue to Interlaken, a tourist town nestled between two lakes. Afterwards, we’ll head to the Aare Gorge, where we’ll explore its impressive ravines (tickets included), followed by an included lunch. Next, we’ll journey toward one of Switzerland’s most spectacular mountain passes, the Susten Pass, with its eternal snow and glaciers. We’ll stop en route to take in the majestic glacier scenery. Surrounded by dramatic peaks, we’ll continue toward the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland, passing through the famous Gotthard Tunnel and stopping in Gandria, a charming lakeside village on Lake Lugano, known for its traditional narrow and steep streets. From there, we’ll board a boat (tickets included) to Lugano, the main city in Italian-speaking Switzerland, famous for its mild climate and beautiful lakeside promenade. Finally, we’ll head to Chiasso, arriving in the late afternoon.

Note:
-From late May to early October, the Susten Pass may be closed due to snow; in this case, we’ll travel through the equally stunning Brünig Pass.
-Occasionally, accommodation will be in the Como metropolitan area.

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Beautiful landscapes with mountains and lakes. Visit the village that was made famous through William Tell.

After breakfast, we’ll depart for Bellinzona, the capital of Italian-speaking Switzerland, renowned for its three medieval castles which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll have time to stroll through the picturesque streets of the city center.

We’ll then head back toward the German-speaking region of Switzerland, crossing the Gotthard Pass, where we’ll stop for a photo at a stunning viewpoint.

Our next stop will be Altdorf, the capital of the Uri canton, known as the birthplace of William Tell and one of the founding cantons of independent Switzerland. You’ll have free time to enjoy lunch.

Afterward, we’ll head to Lucerne, where you can visit the famous Kapellbrücke, the Lion Monument, the iconic cathedral, the Jesuit Church, and the beautiful old town. Lucerne is considered the tourist capital of Switzerland.

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Baroque Abbey. Heidi’s Village. Journey through beautiful landscapes.

Lucerne departure in the morning. We surround the lake of the four cantons. Einsiedeln - Its immense baroque abbey is the main point of pilgrimage in Switzerland. You can visit it and walk around the city.

We continue towards the East of Switzerland to the border of Liechtenstein and Austria. Mainfeld - The village which inspired Heidi’s story that perhaps you know by the popular cartoons. A walk in its historic center after which we will be visiting Heididorf, see the Heidi’s House (Ticket not included. Entry to the facility is free), a picturesque place with beautiful landscapes that we will reach through a pedestrian path.

We enter into the small independent country of Liechtenstein. Vaduz - With its castle that rises on a steep hill in the middle of the city. Time to walk and have lunch.

Feldkirch - In Austria, in the border with Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Germany; Charming walled town with beautiful medieval old town and castle. Free time and accommodation.

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Constanza Lake. Rhein Waterfalls. Fantastic scenery. 

We’ll depart for St. Gallen, whose historic center has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’ll include admission to the library of its magnificent abbey, featuring a baroque hall that houses 170,000 volumes and the Egyptian mummy of Schepenese. The library is also UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Afterward, we’ll continue our journey along the shores of Lake Constance, situated between Germany and Switzerland, until we reach Constance, a German city with a beautiful medieval old town known for its cathedral and the Market Square. You’ll have time to stroll and enjoy lunch.

We’ll then return to Switzerland to visit Stein am Rhein, a charming village on the banks of the Rhine, famous for its beautifully painted houses. We’ll also visit the Rhine Falls (tickets included), the most powerful waterfalls in Europe. We recommend an optional boat ride that will make you feel like you can almost touch the cascading waters. Arrival in Zurich will be in the evening.

TODAY’S HIGHTLIGHT: Cruise on the Lake Zurich. Train.

With our guide, we’ll explore Zurich, the most populous city in Switzerland, and its financial and cultural heart. Known for its banks, Zurich has been twice recognized as the city with the best quality of life in the world.

Afterwards, we’ll embark on a scenic cruise of nearly two hours on Lake Zurich, with brief stops to enjoy the charming villages along the route. We’ll disembark in Rapperswil, a picturesque village renowned for its medieval castle. We’ll return to Zurich by train, providing an opportunity to experience the efficiency and punctuality of the Swiss railway system.

Note: Depending on the number of travelers, transfers to and from the city center may be via public transport.

After breakfast, end of our services.

Self arrangement to airport or may add in additional service (optional) for hotel-airport transfer. Check the time of your flight in case you need an additional night.