Swiss Grand Alpine Tour

Our tour guide will meet you up in the morning at the lobby of Renaissance Zurich Tower Hotel, then set off at 8.30 am for the first stop Lucerne. There, we will visit Lion Monument. After walking through the Chapel Bridge, the oldest existing wooden bridge in Europe, you will be given some free time for shopping and sightseeing on your own. At noon the guide will lead you to Engelberg Resort. There, we will take a cable car to the top of Mt. Titlis to enjoy gorgeous views of the Alps and experience glacier walking. Next, we will pass Bernese Oberland to Brienz, which is famous for its woodcut work. Finally, we will arrive at the Resort of Interlaken at the foot of Jungfrau and check in the hotel.

Accommodation: Hotel Krebs, Interlaken or similar

In the morning, the driver will drive you along the beautiful Lake of Thun to the Swiss capital, Berne. Upon arrival, the guide will accompany you to walk around the old city area, visit the beautiful Clock Tower and the Cathedral of St. Vincent, which was built in the fifteenth century. After the tour, we will head south to the scenic town on mountain top, Gruyeres, which is flanked by meadows of grazing cattle and sleeping goats. Gruyeres town is hailed as the town of Cheese and is the origin of the world-famous Gruyere cheese, so today we will visit the cheese factory here and taste a variety of delicious dairy products. The Castle of Gruyeres is also often considered as the setting of many fairy tales. After, we will go to our last stop today, Geneva, the most international city in Switzerland and stay one night there.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Ramada Encore by Wyndham Geneva or similar

The morning will begin with a visit to the beautiful lakeside park and the Palace of Nations, home to the United Nations' European headquarters. Then we will go to Montreux passing by Lausanne and Chillon Castle located on the shore of Lake Geneva. The castle got its name from the rock on which it stands. Continue crossing the River Rhone, we will reach Tasch, where we will take a train to Zermatt, a resort at the foot of Matterhorn. We will stay overnight at a local hotel. 

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Alex Zermatt or similar

Today is a free day in Zermatt for you to explore this fascinating city on your own. Surrounded by the peaks of the Alps, Zermatt is known as the "City of Glaciers", a paradise for hiking enthusiasts from around the world and the world's top ski resort. It is recommended that you try to participate in some fun snow activities to make your Switzerland tour worthwhile.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Alex Zermatt or similar

Today you're going to take the legendary Glacier Express Train by yourself. We will book the second class seat ticket for you in advance. The panoramic carriages offer unparalleled views of breathtaking mountains, snow-capped peaks and the ancient small villages. The train is equipped with audio-guides that explain every place the train passes by along the way for you. The train will finally send you to the world famous mountain resort of St. Moritz for overnight stay.

Note: There is no Glacier Express service from late October to early December.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Crystal Hotel superior, St. Moritz or similar

After breakfast we will go to visit Chur, an old town which has been dwelled by human beings for more than 5,000 years. Then we will head to Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein, a tiny landlocked country that attracts tourists from all over the world for its many magnificent castles. We will return to Zurich at around 5 pm, and that will be the end of your Switzerland group tours. If you need us to arrange the hotel for you tonight or extend your itinerary, please feel free to contact our travel consultant and we will be glad to help.

Meals: Breakfast