Best of Switzerland

Best of Switzerland

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Best of Switzerland

9 Days Starting and ending in Zurich

Visiting: Zürich, Bern, Montreux, Zermatt, Baveno, Tirano, Pontresina, Saint Moritz, Lucerne, Brienz, Interlaken

Tour operator:

Trafalgar

Tour code:

SWBOZM20

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural

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Tour 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.

Must-see Highlights

  • Discover Zurich, Bern, Zermatt, Interlaken and Lucerne
  • Visit Chillon Castle and Brienz Woodcarving Museum
  • View the Jungfrau and Matterhorn 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

Make Travel Matter®

Zurich: Join Diana and her team of socially engaged local guides, for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience. Uncover the old town of Zurich during a fun and educational walking tour with the wonderful organisation 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.

Be My Guest

Bourg-en-Lavaux: Enjoy Swiss hospitality with a vineyard owner and savour the flavours of local wines, cheeses, and breads, all set against the enchanting views of the Lake Geneva.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome To Zürich

Location: Zürich

Accommodation: Hyatt Place Airport

Accommodation Name: Hyatt Place Airport

Meals Included: Dinner

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.

Day 2: Journey To Lake Geneva

Location: Zürich, Bern, Montreux

Accommodation: Eurotel

Accommodation Name: Mona Montreux

Meals Included: Breakfast

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.

Day 3: Onwards To Chillon Castle And Zermatt Connect With Locals

Location: Montreux, Zermatt

Accommodation: Mirabeau

Accommodation Name: Mirabeau

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

This morning, we visit Chillon Castle, immortalised 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.

Day 4: Zermatt Your Way

Location: Zermatt

Accommodation: Mirabeau

Accommodation Name: Mirabeau

Meals Included: Breakfast

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.

Day 5: Venture To The Italian Lake Maggiore

Location: Zermatt, Baveno

Accommodation: Simplon

Accommodation Name: Simplon

Meals Included: Breakfast

Departing Switzerland, we travel to the lakeside town of Baveno on Italy's Lake Maggiore. Spend the rest of the day indulging in the laid-back lakeside atmosphere or consider joining an Optional Experience to Isola Bella, one of the lake's Borromean islands, with its palazzo and exquisite gardens.

Day 6: Off To Alpine St. Moritz

Location: Baveno, Tirano, Pontresina, Saint Moritz

Accommodation: Reine Victoria

Accommodation Name: Reine Victoria

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We travel through the scenic Italian countryside to the fortified town of Tirano. Here, we board the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Rhaetian Railway to cross the Bernina Pass and wind our way through scenic landscapes en route to the stylish resort town of St. Moritz. This evening, enjoy dinner with your fellow travellers.

Day 7: Journey To Lakeside Lucerne

Location: Saint Moritz, Lucerne

Accommodation: Grand Europe

Accommodation Name: Grand Europe

Meals Included: Breakfast

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 colourful façades. 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.

Day 8: Admire Scenic Brienz And Interlaken Dive Into Culture

Location: Lucerne, Brienz, Interlaken, Lucerne

Accommodation: Grand Europe

Accommodation Name: Grand Europe

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

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 travellers and Travel Director toasting the highlights of Switzerland we've enjoyed along the way.

Day 9: Homeward Bound

Location: Lucerne, Zürich

Meals Included: Breakfast

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

What's Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities

  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

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

  • Train from Tirano to Pontresina

  • Optional Experiences and free time

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Mode of Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys). Train from Tirano to Pontresina.

Accommodation

Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted. Specific accommodation details are: Hyatt Place Zurich Airport The Circle, Eurotel Montreux, Le Mirabeau Zermatt, Hotel Simplon Baveno, Hotel Reine Victoria by Laudinella St. Moritz, Grand Hotel Europe Lucerne.

Dining Summary

  • 3 Dinner (D)
  • 8 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Lunch (L)

Dive Into Culture

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

Check out our Q&As

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1947

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

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Best tour I joined so far

14-Jan-2023

My first time with Trafalgar and I see no reason why I should not join them again.

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Very well planned trip with timely breaks during the coach ride..

08-Nov-2021

It was a well organized tour group and we hit lots of interesting and beautiful scenes. Like our previous trips with Trafalgar, tourists were treated with well manner and professional tour guide/director, making our trip very enjoyable and delightful!

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