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Grand Tour of Switzerland - 10 Days
10 Day Tour from Zürich to Zürich
Tour: 6020
Countries: Switzerland
Meals: Breakfast (9) / Dinner (3)
Tour Director: Fiorenza Vable
With its unspoiled scenery, majestic peaks, fascinating old towns, sparkling lakes, rich history, and cities with a cosmopolitan flair, Switzerland is the perfect vacation offering something for everyone. On this Switzerland tour, you’ll experience some of its most beautiful scenery and interesting cities with overnights in Zurich, St. Moritz, Lugano, Zermatt or Täsch, the Lausanne area, and Lucerne. Switzerland is famous for its stunning sceneries. Enjoy a panoramic drive through the high Alps to the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein. Witness quaint villages, finely carved chalets, green pastures, beautiful forests, magnificent mountain peaks, and rolling, green hills on your way to St. Moritz, one of the world's most famous winter resorts. Switch mode of transportation in Täsch, where you’ll board a mountain train to car-free Zermatt, a picturesque cluster of rustic chalets beneath the famous Matterhorn. If you desire to see lakes, you'll enjoy Lake Maggiore, Italy’s second-largest lake; stunning Lake Geneva; Lake Lugano, the popular region enjoying a subtropical climate; Interlaken, situated between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz; and Lake Lucerne, situated in the shadows of the snow-capped Alps. One of the many highlights of this Switzerland tour is the journey aboard the Bernina Express train from St Moritz to Tirano, Italy. Riding on the highest railway across the Alps, witness glistening glaciers, stunning mountain streams, and alpine scenery, and travel through tunnels and over bridges that are engineering masterpieces! Enjoy a visit to a local cheese factory in Gruyères, a picturesque medieval town unaffected by the passage of time. Spend time in Switzerland’s capital, Bern, and storybook Lucerne. From stunning scenery and vibrant cities to special experiences, this Switzerland tour is sure to delight. So, grab your camera and get ready for an amazing vacation!
NOTES:
High altitudes may be challenging for some guests. St. Moritz elevation is 5,978 ft (1,822 m).
This tour includes rail travel. Uneven terrain and stairs in some train stations may pose challenges for guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs.
Inclusions
Your Tour Includes:
• Bernina Express train from St. Moritz to Tirano
• Visit to Appenzell
• Scenic drive through Switzerland’s most iconic landscapes
• Orientation tour in St. Moritz
• Overnight stay in Zermatt
• Gruyères cheese factory visit
• Visit to Lucerne
• Orientation tour of Interlaken
• Visit to Lugano
• Orientation tour in Bern
Itinerary
DAY 1
ARRIVE IN ZURICH, SWITZERLAND
Check into your hotel in Zurich and start exploring with the assistance of your CosmosGO app. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and travel companions.
DINNER
DAY 2
ZURICH–APPENZELL–LIECHTENSTEIN–ST. MORITZ
A sensational drive today takes you through some of Switzerland’s most renowned cantons. Stop in Appenzell to see the Old Town with its 16th-century Town Hall. Continue to the minute Principality of Liechtenstein for a visit of its tiny capital, Vaduz. Pass through scenic “Heidiland” and into the Rhine Valley before ascending mighty Julier Pass. Soon, you’ll be in the heart of Switzerland’s largest canton, the Grisons, where you’ll marvel at some of the world’s best alpine views. Spend the next two nights in glamorous St. Moritz, host of two Winter Olympic Games (1928 and 1948) and the premier winter retreat of European royalty, celebrities, and the international jet set.
Today’s Distance: 205 mi/ 330 km
BREAKFAST / DINNER
DAY 3
AT LEISURE IN ST. MORITZ
Enjoy a day exploring this scenic Engadin valley resort. Renowned for its stunning forest, lake, and mountain setting and an average of 322 days of sunshine per year, St. Moritz is comprised of two villages separated by a mile of lake shore—St. Moritz Dorf and St. Moritz Bad. Extending up the slope from the lake, terraced Dorf is a tapestry of grand hotels, upscale boutiques, and traditional Engadin architecture, characterized by arched wooden doors, small deep-set windows, and artistically etched facades. The nearby town of Bad is known for its ice rink in winter, mineral and mud baths, and lakeside promenade.
BREAKFAST
DAY 4
ST. MORITZ–BERNINA EXPRESS TRAIN TO TIRANO, ITALY–LUGANO, SWITZERLAND
Experience one of Europe’s most spectacular train rides, the Bernina Express. Board the train in St. Moritz and travel across the lofty Bernina Pass via the Swiss Poschiavo area to Tirano in the Italian Valtellina. Here, rejoin your coach and journey to the shores of sparkling Lake Lugano.
Today’s Distance by coach: 112 mi/ 180 km
BREAKFAST
DAY 5
LUGANO–LAKE MAGGIORE, ITALY–ZERMATT AREA, SWITZERLAND
Discover the highlights of charming, subtropical Lugano before traveling to Lake Maggiore, Italy’s second-largest lake. Cruise into the 17th century on an optional boat trip to visit the gorgeous garden island of Isola Bella with its splendid palazzo (palace). Return to Switzerland via picturesque Simplon Pass to your overnight destination, a resort surrounded by Switzerland’s highest mountains—including the celebrated Matterhorn.
Today’s Distance: 130 mi/ 210 km
BREAKFAST / DINNER
DAY 6
ZERMATT AREA–LAUSANNE AREA
Time to stroll through car-free Zermatt, connected to Täsch with an alpine train. Maybe take a break to sample the local fare, like raclette (melted Swiss cheese), fondue, or hand-made chocolate. Perhaps shop for an authentic Swiss watch or Swiss Army knife, or experience the Gornergrat Bahn, the cog railway taking you as high as 10,132 ft for the best views of the Matterhorn and a breath of cool, clean air. Then, rejoin the coach in Täsch and continue your journey through the vineyards and apricot groves of the lower Rhône Valley to crescent-shaped Lake Geneva, one of Europe’s largest lakes.
Today’s Distance: 118 mi/ 190 km
BREAKFAST
DAY 7
LAUSANNE AREA
Spend a day at leisure exploring Lausanne and its surroundings. Or spread your wings to explore cosmopolitan Geneva, the city of UNO and the Red Cross, the jet d'eau (water jet), watchmaking, chocolate, the CERN, elegant shops, and resident swans gliding just off the lakeside promenades.
BREAKFAST
DAY 8
LAUSANNE AREA–GRUYÈRES–BERN–INTERLAKEN–LUCERNE
The first stop today is in picturesque Gruyères to visit a local cheese factory. Then, on to Bern, Switzerland’s charming 12th-century capital. The Old Town is a showcase of medieval architecture, arcaded shops, artistic fountains, and the landmark Zytglogge (clock tower), an ornate animated astronomical clock built in 1530. Travel on, skirting the shores of Lake Thun, and stop in the renowned resort of Interlaken for a visit before crossing Brünig Pass to Lucerne.
Today’s Distance: 205 mi/ 330 km
BREAKFAST
DAY 9
LUCERNE–ZURICH
Discover the wonders of Lucerne, a city straight out of a storybook. Situated on Lake Lucerne beneath the snow-capped Alps, Lucerne highlights include cobblestone streets lined with frescoed homes, the world-famous Chapel bridge, and the poignant Lion monument. Get carried away on an optional funicular ride, and aboard the world’s first double-decker, open-top aerial cable car to the summit of Stanserhorn. Return to Zurich for an overnight.
Today’s Distance: 50 mi/ 80 km
BREAKFAST
DAY 10
ZURICH
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
BREAKFAST
Highlights
World Heritage Sites are designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance. The sites are judged to contain cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity.
The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:
- Lavaux (Vineyard Terraces)
- Old City of Bern
- Rhaetian Railway in the Albula / Bernina Landscapes
Hotels
Zurich
Ibis Zurich City West
Schiffbaustrasse 11 Zurich Switzerland
WiFi
Superior Tourist-Class
This 155-room hotel is located in a trendy part of the city with convenient access to both the International airport and the train station, the ideal position from which to start or end a tour. All of the air-conditioned guest rooms come with Free Wi-Fi access. A daily breakfast is served and culinary delights can be enjoyed in the I-Bite bar or whilst relaxing on the sun terrace of the outdoor courtyard.
HOTEL AMENITIES
Free WiFi
Restaurant On-Site
Bar/Lounge
Luggage Storage
Elevator
ROOM FEATURES
Air Conditioning
Climate Control
Desk
Hair Dryer
Television
Cable/Satellite
Internet Access
Phone
Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
Züri by Fassbind
Heinrichstrasse 254 Zurich Switzerland
WiFi
Hotel Züri was completely reconstructed in 2017 by the famous architects Gigon & Guyer who shaped the skyline of the new Züri West district. All 167 rooms offer a modern design with a unique "Zurich touch" and there is a restaurant, a bar and fitness centre with a sauna. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the hotel and a business corner with a printer is featured in the lobby.
HOTEL AMENITIES
Free WiFi
Fitness Room
Business Center
Spa Services
Laundry Available
Luggage Storage
Elevator
Currency Exchange
ROOM FEATURES
Mini-bar
In-Room Safe
Alarm Clock
Air Conditioning
Climate Control
Iron/Ironing Board
Coffee Maker
Wake-Up Calls
Desk
Hair Dryer
Television
Window Opens
Cable/Satellite
Complimentary Toiletries
Phone
Voicemail
Disabled Access / Rooms
Non-smoking Rooms
St. Moritz
Hotel Baeren
Via Maistra 50 St.Moritz Switzerland
WiFi
Superior Tourist-Class
The Bären Hotel is a 3-star hotel in St. Moritz with 60 rooms.
HOTEL AMENITIES
Free WiFi
Fitness Room
Restaurant On-Site
Bar/Lounge
Pool
Laundry Available
Ice Machine
Luggage Storage
Elevator
Currency Exchange
ROOM FEATURES
Room Service
Mini-bar
In-Room Safe
Iron/Ironing Board
Wake-Up Calls
Hair Dryer
Television
Cable/Satellite
Phone
Disabled Access / Rooms
Non-smoking Rooms
Lugano
Ibis Lugano
Via Geretta 11 Lugano Switzerland
WiFi
Tourist Class
Opening in July 2012, this 2-star hotel is situated in Lugano-Paradiso, not far from the town's historic center, sophisticated shops and conference center. Open year round, the ibis hotel is an ideal base for business trips, relaxing vacations and restful weekends. The hotel boasts modern and elegant soundproofed rooms offering maximum comfort, as well a bar and breakfast room. Free WIFI access.
HOTEL AMENITIES
Free WiFi
Bar/Lounge
Business Center
Concierge desk
Laundry Available
Ice Machine
Luggage Storage
Elevator
Parking/Valet
ROOM FEATURES
Alarm Clock
Air Conditioning
Climate Control
Iron/Ironing Board
Wake-Up Calls
Desk
Hair Dryer
Television
Window Opens
Cable/Satellite
Complimentary Toiletries
Internet Access
Phone
Complimentary Newspaper
Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
Disabled Access / Rooms
Non-smoking Rooms
Zermatt
Matterhorn Inn
Kantonsstrasse 171 Tasch Switzerland
WiFi
Superior Tourist-Class
This welcoming, family-run hotel is located in the Alpine village of Täsch, directly opposite the train station and Matterhorn Terminal. Its convenient location provides easy access to Zermatt, just 12 minutes away by shuttle train. The hotel's 29 guest rooms combine contemporary comfort with traditional Alpine charm and feature modern furnishings, complimentary Wi¿Fi, and flat-screen TVs. Guests can unwind in the wellness area, which includes a sauna and fitness facilities, or enjoy Swiss and international cuisine at the on-site restaurant.
HOTEL AMENITIES
Free WiFi
Fitness Room
Restaurant On-Site
Bar/Lounge
Laundry Available
Luggage Storage
Elevator
ROOM FEATURES
In-Room Safe
Coffee Maker
Desk
Hair Dryer
Television
Cable/Satellite
Internet Access
Phone
Lausanne Area
Ibis Centre
20 rue du Maupas Lausanne Switzerland
WiFi
Superior Tourist-Class
This hotel is located in the center of Lausanne with the Old Town, Lake Geneva, and the Olympic Museum just 3 km away. All 127 modern guestrooms are soundproofed and air-conditioned with contemporary decor, parquet floors, and free Wi-Fi access. There is also a 24-hour bar.
HOTEL AMENITIES
Free WiFi
Bar/Lounge
Business Center
Pool
Luggage Storage
Elevator
Parking/Valet
ROOM FEATURES
Air Conditioning
Climate Control
Desk
Television
Internet Access
Complimentary Newspaper
Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
Disabled Access / Rooms
Non-smoking Rooms
Lucerne
Holiday Inn Express Luzern Kriens
Am Mattenhof 16 Kriens-Luzern Switzerland
WiFi
Superior First-Class
The Holiday Inn Express® Luzern ¿ Kriens is located on the outskirts of Lucerne's city center with local city buses and train stops just minutes away. The building, constructed as an energy saving hotel with an ecological water-cooling system, offers a shared lounge, terrace, breakfast room and bar. All 160 bright, modern guest rooms featuring USB ports, high speed Wi-Fi, coffee and tea making facilities, a hairdryer, iron and ironing board.
HOTEL AMENITIES
Free WiFi
Bar/Lounge
Laundry Available
Luggage Storage
Elevator
ROOM FEATURES
Climate Control
Iron/Ironing Board
Coffee Maker
Hair Dryer
Television
Complimentary Toiletries
Internet Access
Phone
Tour Cost
From US$ 3,239
*prices per person, based on double occupancy for 2 October 2027 departure
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