Luxury Golden Pass Line of Switzerland

TCH103: 7 Days Private Tour of Zurich - Lucerne - Interlaken - Jungfraujoch - Montreux - Geneva
Tour Type: Private Partially-guided Tour
Guide & Driver: English-speaking guide or driver-guide for guided tours
Vehicle: Air-conditioned car, spacious and comfortable
Accommodation: 4-star handpicked hotels, also be open to your own choice
Meals: Authentic local cuisines and western-style food for your choice
This trip can be customized to meet your individual needs!
From USD4579USD4121Free Inquiry
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Day 1 Arrival in Zurich; Airport Pick-up
Welcome to Zurich! The local driver will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. After checking in, you could stroll around the old district of Zurich on your own.

Service Included: Airport meet & greet , private car transfer from Zurich airport to the downtown hotel

Accommodation: Central Plaza Hotel Zurich or similar
Day 2 Explore Zurich; Drive to Lucerne; Visit the Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument
In the morning, your driver guide will show you around Zurich's famous landmarks. After the driver guide picking you up in the lobby of the hotel, you will first visit the magnificent castle-like National Museum, then head to the famous shopping avenue Bahnhofstrasse, and finally stop at Enge Harbor to admire the crystal clear Lake Zurich. Later we will drive to the next stop Lucerne. Along the way, you can see spectacular mountains and sparkling lakes. On arrival in Lucerne, the driver guide will escort you to visit the Chapel Bridge, and the nearby Lion Monument and Glacier Garden. In the late afternoon, you may take the boat on your own to cruise on the Lake Lucerne, to enjoy the charming city views and beautiful sunsets. We will stay one night in a local hotel.

Service Included: Zurich & Lucerne city tour; private car transfer from Zurich to Lucerne; english-speaking driver guide

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: CASCADA Boutique Hotel, Lucerne or similar
Lake Zurich
Lake Zurich
Lion Monument
Lion Monument
Day 3 Mt. Pilatus Round Tour Including Taking a Boat and Mountain Cog Railway
Journey to Mt. Pilatus
The theme of today is the Mt. Pilatus round tour. The guide will accompany you to take the boat, mountain cogwheel railway, cable car, gondola and bus transportation. When crossing the Mt. Pilatus, you will be struck by the spectacular views of the mountains and breathtaking lakes. Alternatively, you can choose to climb Mt. Titlis or Mt. Rigi by different modes of transportation, which also attract many tourists with their distinctive charm.

Service Included: Tickets of boat cruise, Pilatus cogwheel train, cable car and bus; english-speaking guide

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: CASCADA Boutique Hotel, Lucerne or similar
Day 4 Experience the Panoramic Golden Pass Line to Interlaken
Today you are going to experience the famous air-conditioned panoramic train of the Golden Pass Line by yourself. After having breakfast, walk or take a taxi to Lucerne station to get onboard the red Luzern Interlaken Express, the first segment of the Golden Pass Line. Along the way you will pass through 5 lakes, among which the last Lake Brienz is the most beautiful. In two hours, you will reach Interlaken. After a short break in the hotel, you could go to visit the famous "Hoeheweg" of Interlaken, or take a walk in the ancient town of Unterseen on the other side of the River Aare.

Service Included: 1st class train of Lucerne to Interlaken with seat reservation

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Krebs, Interlaken or similar
Golden Pass Line
Golden Pass Line
Alpine Meadows
Alpine Meadows
Day 5 Full Day Excursion to Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe
Today the guide will escort you to see the wonderful world of glaciers at the Jungfraujoch, a must-see destination for any visitor to Switzerland. In the morning, the guide will accompany you to walk or take a taxi to Interlaken Ost and take the train to the foot of the Jungfrajoch, then change to the Jungfrau Railway to Europe's highest station (3,454 m). You will see the Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier of the Alps. In Ice Palace, you could see numerous ice sculptures of different shapes. The views from the Sphinx Terrace are definitely not to be missed, and you can also experience the fastest elevator ride in Switzerland from here. On your way down the hill, you can stop at Grindelwald, which offers the best view of the Eiger North Face. After the tour, the guide will escort you to take the train back to Interlaken.

Service Included: The train journeys, Jungfrau railway ticket, attractions at Jungfraujoch, English-speaking guide

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Krebs, Interlaken or similar
Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe
Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe
Ice Palace
Ice Palace
Day 6 Scenic Train Trip to Montreux; Visit the Chillon Castle along the Lake Geneva
Today you are going to take the BLS train alone to tour the second segment of the Golden Pass Line. The train runs along Lake Thun to Spiez and pass through the beautiful Simmental Valley, famous for its abundant cows that can churn out milk to make cheese and chocolate. Then the train will pass through the famous resort town of Gstaad, which is home to many celebrities and rich people. As the train climbs into the Lake Geneva region, you will appreciate scenic views of mountains and lakes. Then the train will reach the final stop Montreux. Settle down in the hotel after getting off the train. In the afternoon, you can follow the promenade along Lake Geneva to Chillon Castle, which is a 45-minute walk away. After sightseeing, you can take a local bus or boat (limited boat service in winter) back to Montreux.

Service Included: 1st class train of Interlaken to Montreux with seat reservation

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Eurotel Monteux or similar
Scenic Train Trip to Montreux
Scenic Train Trip to Montreux
Cheese Making
Cheese Making
Day 7 Drive back to Geneva; Airport See-off
The driver will drop you off at the Geneva airport on time according to your flight schedule, and this will be the end of your Switzerland luxury golden pass tour.

Service Included: Private car transfer from the hotel in Montreux to Geneva airport; airport see-off

Meals: Breakfast
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This trip can be customized to meet your individual needs!
Tour Prices
2024 & 2025 Special: 10% off - Book before Apr 30, 2024
Travelers2-3 travelers4-5 travelers
Year RoundUSD6379 USD5741USD4579 USD4121
  • Prices are per person on twin sharing basis.
  • The prices in red reflect 10% discount.
Price Includes
  • Train fares (1st class seat) of Lucerne/ Interlaken/ Montreux
  • Accommodation with breakfast at selected hotels
  • English speaking guide as itinerary specifices
  • Private transfer in air-conditioned vehicle as itinerary specifices
  • Private guided mountain excursion by rail (Mt. Pilatus, Jungfraujoch)
Price Excludes
  • International airfares into and out of Switzerland
  • Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Switzerland visa fee
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