Grand tour of switzerland


 

• Take the famous GRAND TOUR to discover the great variety of Switzerland

• Spectacular alpine landscapes and charming villages

• 3 tour options: choose the complete tour or a single package

 

Package 1: Western & Southern Parts

Day 1/ Zurich - Lucerne

In the morning City Tour of Zurich. Then travel to Lucerne. With the Rigi and Pilatus mountains and the Alps as a backdrop, Lucerne is one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland, here is the famous Chapel Bridge "Kapellbrücke", considered the oldest in Europe and one of the best highlights of the "Grand Tour".

 

Day 2/ Lucerne - Bern - Interlaken

After breakfast, travel to the capital of Switzerland. There are not many cities that have preserved their historical heritage, as well as Bern. Visit its beautiful old town that was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Then continue the trip to Interlaken at the foot of Mount Jungfrau, located between the Thun and Brienz lakes. If time allows, enjoy a boat trip (only in summer, not included) in one of these lakes.

 

Day 3/ Interlaken – Train to Jungfrau “Top of Europe“

A cogwheel train takes you to Jungfraujoch, the “Top of Europe”, Europe’s highest train station, at an elevation of 3.444 m. A year-round winter wonderland of snow and ice and spectacular Alpine views await visitors for an unforgettable experience! Return to Interlaken.

 

Day 4/ Interlaken - Gruyères - Freiburg - Geneva

Early in the morning, travel to the “La Gruyère” Region, home of the well-known Gruyère cheese and visit the cheese factory to learn more about its production. The trip continues to Freiburg, one of the largest medieval cities in Switzerland. Then briefly visit the small town Neuchâtel and then arrive in Geneva.

 

Day 5/Geneva - Lausanne - Montreux

Visit the city to get to know the international neighborhoods of Geneva and the main tourist attractions of the city, such as the beautiful fountain of Lake Geneva (Jet d'Eau) and the wonderful Flower Clock. Then departure to Lausanne picturesque city on the banks of Lake Geneva. Then travel through the beautiful Lavaux wine region until you reach Montreux. Visit of the city.

 

Day 6/ Montreux - Zermatt

Travel to Zermatt. On our way we pass through the wine area of Sion. Then we continue

through the valley of the Rodano river to Täsch. Here you board a train to Zermatt, which is located at the foot of the impressive Mount Cervin.

 

Day 7/ Zermatt - Andermatt - Zurich

Departure from Zermatt to Zurich through Andermatt, the heart of the Swiss Alps. Then

continue to Zurich.

 

Optional: Package I and Package II Combination

 

Day 7/ Zermatt - Andermatt - Lugano

After Andermatt travel to Lugano with a brief stop in Locarno. The combined tour continues with Day 2 of Package 2. 

 

Package 2: South and East Part 

Day 1/ Zurich - Andermatt - Lugano

In the morning City Tour of Zurich. Then travel to Lugano. On the way visit Andermatt, the

heart of the Swiss Alps. Then you will make a brief stop in Locarno before finally arriving in Lugano.

 

Day 2/ Lugano

Today enjoy a relaxed visit of Lugano, a city famous for its impressive landscapes, its lake, its Mediterranean climate as well as its mountains and hills. Free afternoon.

 

Day 3/ Lugano - Belinzona - St. Mortiz - Davos

Trip to Bellinzona. The capital of Ticino is well known for ist three medieval castles declared

World Heritage by UNESCO. Continuation of your tour to St. Moritz for a brief visit. Then continue the trip to Davos. 

 

Day 4/ Davos - St. Gallen

After breakfast, travel to St. Gallen, on the road stop in Maienfeld, a place that inspired the writer Johanna Spyri to write her novel about Heidi. Heidi Village recreation visit (only possible in summer). The journey continues through Appenzell to admire its mountainous landscape until you reach St. Gallen.

 

Day 5/ St. Gallen – Rhine Waterfalls - Zurich

Today you will visit the Rhine Falls, the largest waterfalls in Europe, a great phenomenon of nature. Enjoy a 30 min boat ride to the rock in the middle of the waterfall (only possible in summer). Continue to Zurich.

 


Costs and Date

Classic Tours

Prices per person in Euro. Prices subject to availability. Single travelers on request!

Season: Jan 01, 2021 – Mar 31, 2022

Departure dates: daily

 

 

 Package I:

No. of participants

Private Tour

(with guide)

Self-drive

(without guide)

3***

4****

3***

4****

2

5.635,-

5.869,-

1.755,-

1.735,-

4

3.849,-

3.989,-

1.709,-

1.725,-

6

3.079,-

3.189,-

1.525,-

1.549,-

Single Suppl.:

779,-

785,-

779,-

785,-

 

Package II:

No. of participants

Private Tour

(with guide)

Self-drive

(without guide)

3***

4****

3***

4****

2

3.845,-

3.899,-

1.156,-

1.199,-

4

2.505,-

2.549,-

1.149,-

1.179,-

6

1.935,-

1.969,-

1.015,-

1.049,-

Single Suppl.:

519,-

525,-

519,-

525,-

 

Complete Tour/ 11 days

No. of participants

Private Tour

(with guide)

Self-drive

(without guide)

3***

4****

3***

4****

2

8.719,-

8.845,-

2.679,-

2.769,-

4

5.919,-

6.029,-

2.645,-

2.765,-

6

4.715,-

4.819,-

2.425,-

2.505,-

Single Suppl.:

1.295,-

1.299,-

1.295,-

1.299,-

 

Group price from 15+ persons on request

 

This program includes

Private tour: 

• Accommodation in the hotel category of choice

• Daily breakfast & city tax

• Transportation by car or minivan during the entire tour

• English speaking driver-guide during the entire tour

• Visits and excursions as mentioned

 

Package 1:

• Jungfraujoch Return Ticket

• Admission to the Cheese Factory Gruyère

• Train Tickets Täsch - Zermatt – Täsch

 

Package 2:

• Admission to Heidi’s Town (April - Oct)

• Boat trip Rhine Falls (April - Oct)

 

Self-Drive: 

• Accommodation in the hotel category of choice

• Daily breakfast 

• Economy-category rental car

• Unlimited mileages, A/C

• Mandatory insurances (please ask for details)

 

Not included (Self-Drive):

• Personal expenses, gasoline, parking fees, speeding fines, winter tires, GPS etc.

 

Please note

Credit card required (Self-Drive). Cars with automatic shift upon request. A protective

 

mask is required. It will be mandatory to provide your personal data for some places of interest.

 

 

Costs not included

  • Tipps 
  • everything that is not listed in the program