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Majestic Switzerland

10 Day Tour of Switzerland | Operated by LuxuryGold

  • 10 Days

  • 2 Countries

    Switzerland, Liechtenstein
  • 9 Cities

    Zürich, Vaduz, Saint Moritz, Zermatt, Lake Geneva, Geneva, Route de Broc, Gruyères, Lucerne
  • 16 Meals

    5 Dinners, 9 Breakfasts, 2 Lunchs
  • Pace: Comfortable

    Mainly 2–3-night stays in each location. Comfortable travel days with numerous stops. Requires 1-3 miles of walking per day that might involve some uneven surfaces, such as cobblestones and stairs.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Switzerland

Your Switzerland tour begins by private chauffeur to your hotel. Tonight, dine on traditional Swiss fare at an elegant local restaurant this evening.

Hotel: Ambassador, Zurich
Included Meals: Dinner
Exceptional Dining: Zurich Welcome Dinner Feel the warm hospitality of this stylish city, as you join your travel companions for a delicious Welcome Dinner hosted at an atmospheric local restaurant.
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Day 2: Vaduz and St. Moritz

Journey through picturesque Swiss countryside to Liechtenstein lined with stately medieval castles, quaint villages and dramatic mountains. Admire Vaduz Castle before ascending Julier Pass to Engadine Valley. Arriving in St. Moritz, soak in its jet-set atmosphere over dinner at Restaurant Engiadina.

Hotel: Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Passport Moments: Visit Liechtenstein Visit Liechtenstein, known for being one of Europe's smallest countries and dotted with medieval castles, traditional villages and dramatic mountains. See Vaduz Castle, home to the Prince of Liechtenstein, ruler and descendent of one the world’s oldest noble families.
Exceptional Dining: St. Moritz Dinner at Restaurant Engiadina Located in the heart of the glamorous ski resort of St. Moritz is the marvelous Restaurant Engiadina, where you'll sample local fare in the quietly elegant dining room. This is Alpine gourmet with a Swiss twist.
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Day 3: The Roof of Europe

The dramatic peaks and sprawling meadows of St. Moritz come to life by joining a Local Wildlife Expert for insights into the resident wildlife of the surrounding areas. Or, a gentle mountain hike with a Swiss Mountain Guide will acquaint you with this picturesque landscape and its history.

 

 

Hotel: Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski
Included Meals: Breakfast
Personalise your day: St. Moritz Scenic Hike Join a nature guide and head out for a gentle mountain hike in the glorious alpine scenery.
Personalise your day: St. Moritz Wildlife Talk Listen to an engaging talk about the incredible local wildlife, including marmots, red deer and the golden eagle.
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Day 4: All Aboard The Glacier Express

Take a breathtaking journey through the Swiss Alps to Zermatt aboard the Glacier Express. Sit back in your first-class seat and enjoy a lunch prepared on board, soaking up sensational views from your glass-domed carriage, as you wind through tunnels and bridges past the dramatic Matterhorn, towering Landwasser viaduct and picturesque castles rising out of the Rhine Gorge.

Hotel: Mont Cervin Palace
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Passport Moments: Glacier Express Scenic Train Take your first class seat onboard this world-famous train, the most spectacular way to travel through the Swiss Alps. Marvel at unrivaled views of snow-covered peaks, alpine villages and the Rhine Gorge, known as the Grand Canyon of Switzerland.
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Day 5: Zermatt and Gornergrat Experience

Ascend Gornergrat Mountain on Europe’s highest open-air cogwheel railway. Bask in the dramatic scenery from larch and pine forests to colorful Alpine meadows. Cross dramatic bridges and plunge through tunnels emerging into panoramic views of mountain lakes. The summit finds you standing in awe of the Matterhorn.

Hotel: Mont Cervin Palace
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Passport Moments: Cogwheel Train to Gornergrat Summit Ride Europe’s highest open-air cogwheel train to the summit of the mountain for a glimpse of some of Switzerland's highest peaks, Monte Rosa and the Matterhorn. The sunny observation platform of Gornergrat gives you an incredible view across 29 mountains all year round.
Exceptional Dining: Zermatt Your Choice Evening During a Your Choice Evening, you will be spoilt for choice with a hand-picked selection of local gourmet restaurants. Choose your own ambience, cuisine and drinks for an intimate culinary experience, that has been thoroughly researched by our local foodies.
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Day 6: The Swiss Riviera to Geneva

Your scenic journey with dramatic views of the Rhone valley vineyards, passes the ancient Chillon Caste before bringing you to the charming town of Montreux. Continue your lake-side journey along the Swiss Riviera, drinking in the grandeur of the snow-capped French Alps en route to Geneva.

Hotel: Hotel d'Angleterre
Included Meals: Breakfast
Curated Experiences: Montreux orientation Enjoy free time in the traditional resort town of Montreux on Lake Geneva. Nestled between steep hills and the lakeside, it is known for its mild microclimate and the Montreux Jazz Festival.
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Day 7: Highlights of Geneva

After a Relaxed Start, with the option of breakfast-in-bed room service, discover the best of Geneva on a short walking tour featuring the Floral Clock and the grand Reformation Monument. Personalize your day on a relaxing cruise across Lake Geneva or at the Red Cross Museum. The evening beckons with an elegant meal at Michelin-starred La Chaumière.

Hotel: Hotel d'Angleterre
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Passport Moments: Geneva City Tour Join your Local Expert for a walking tour around remarkably cosmopolitan Geneva. Stop for photos at the alluring outdoor Floral Clock and admire the Reformation Monument in the Parc des Bastions. Hear more on the diplomatic history of the city.
Personalise your day: Geneva Red Cross Museum Visit Visit the inspiring Red Cross Museum, dedicated to the globally recognised organization that was founded by Geneva's own Henri Dunant.
Personalise your day: Lake Geneva Cruise Relax on a boat cruise as you glide on the pristine waters of Lake Geneva.
Exceptional Dining: Michelin-star dinner at La Chaumière Experience the quality and flawless service of the Michelin-starred restaurant, La Chaumière. Savor fine cuisine prepared using the very best ingredients, featuring traditional dishes as well as more contemporary creations.
Magnificent Stays: Hotel d'Angleterre Geneva Elegantly poised at the edge of Lake Geneva with magnificent views of the famous Jet d’Eau and Mont Blanc, the beautiful Hotel d’Angleterre effortlessly combines British charm with the finest Swiss hospitality. Each guest room and suite showcases elegant design, original artwork and thoughtful touches. Discover delicious international cuisine in Windows restaurant over-looking Lake Geneva, and relax with cocktails in the famous Leopard Bar and Cigar Lounge.
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Day 8: La Gruyère and on to Lucerne

Savor gourmet delicacies beginning with a tour and tasting at famed chocolatier Maison Cailler and, in Gruyères, enjoy a sumptuous lunch of bubbling fondue. Your decadent day concludes in Lucerne with an exclusive after-hours tour of the Rosengart Collection followed by bubbly and canapes among Picasso’s masterpieces.

Hotel: Mandarin Oriental Palace
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Curated Experiences: After-hours Private Tour of the Rosengart Collection in Lucerne Wander the art-filled halls of the Rosengart Collection, where you’ll enjoy an after-hours private tour and drinks reception surrounded by the masterpieces of Chagall, Renoir, Kandinksy and Picasso.
Exceptional Dining: Gruyeres Cheese Fondue Lunch Sample an authentic fondue in the cheese capital of Switzerland. Gather around a bubbling pot of melted goodness and savor a truly Swiss dining experience and enjoy with a chilled glass of wine.
Exceptional Dining: Broc Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory Visit Chocolate-lovers will enjoy a truly immersive experience at Maison Cailler, in the village of Broc, that takes you through the history of the sweet in a multi-sensory tour. The chocolate manufacturer is one of the oldest in the world.
Passport Moments: Lucerne Orientation During your orientation with your Travel Concierge, see the stirring Lion Monument carved from the rock, pretty Old Town Hall, Chapel Bridge -- which is the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe -- and the quaint square of Weinmarkt with its Renaissance fountain.
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Day 9: Lovely Lucerne

At the Swiss Transportation Museum, tailor your experience with a highlights or a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience sustainability tour. As evening sets in, cruise on Lake Lucerne to Stans where a futuristic cable car will carry you up Mount Stanserhorn. Bask in the Alpine views over a sumptuous meal at a panoramic, rotating restaurant.

Hotel: Mandarin Oriental Palace
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Personalise your day: Lucerne Swiss Transportation Museum Visit Visit the Swiss Transportation Museum, an interactive and engaging exhibition displaying a wide range from luxury Monteverdi cars to alpine trains. Switzerland's natural ruggedness required a lot of effort to connect to the remote communities and the museum does a spectacular job in revealing not only the history, but glimpses into the future of transportation.
Personalise your day: Transport Museum Sustainability Tour Visit the Swiss Transportation Museum for an engaging sustainability tour on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER(R) Experience. The interactive and engaging exhibition displays a wide range from luxury Monteverdi cars to alpine trains. Switzerland's natural ruggedness required a lot of effort to connect to the remote communities and the museum does a spectacular job in revealing not only the history, but glimpses into the future of transportation.
Exceptional Dining: Panoramic Celebration Dinner atop Mount Stanserhorn Cruise on Lake Lucerne before embarking on a scenic cable car ride to the summit of Mount Stanserhorn. Here, amid true Alpine majesty, your journey comes to a close with a fabulous Celebration Dinner at a panoramic rotating restaurant, offering breathtaking views.
Passport Moments: Lake Lucerne Cruise Take an evening cruise along Lake Lucerne to Stans. 
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Day 10: Farewell Lucerne

Say a fond farewell to Switzerland before your private transfer to Zürich Airport.

Included Meals: Breakfast
Notes
This itinerary is for reference only. Upon booking with GET, guests will receive tour documents which will list all confirmed hotels and itineraries based upon the guest's departure date.

Price Includes

Dining Summary
  • - 5 Dinners (D)
  • - 9 Breakfasts (B)
  • - 2 Lunchs (L)
Exceptional Dining
  • Feel the warm hospitality of this stylish city, as you join your travel companions for a delicious Welcome Dinner hosted at an atmospheric local restaurant.
  • Located in the heart of the glamorous ski resort of St. Moritz is the marvelous Restaurant Engiadina, where you'll sample local fare in the quietly elegant dining room. This is Alpine gourmet with a Swiss twist.
  • During a Your Choice Evening, you will be spoilt for choice with a hand-picked selection of local gourmet restaurants. Choose your own ambience, cuisine and drinks for an intimate culinary experience, that has been thoroughly researched by our local foodies.
  • Experience the quality and flawless service of the Michelin-starred restaurant, La Chaumière. Savor fine cuisine prepared using the very best ingredients, featuring traditional dishes as well as more contemporary creations.
  • Sample an authentic fondue in the cheese capital of Switzerland. Gather around a bubbling pot of melted goodness and savor a truly Swiss dining experience and enjoy with a chilled glass of wine.
  • Chocolate-lovers will enjoy a truly immersive experience at Maison Cailler, in the village of Broc, that takes you through the history of the sweet in a multi-sensory tour. The chocolate manufacturer is one of the oldest in the world.
  • Cruise on Lake Lucerne before embarking on a scenic cable car ride to the summit of Mount Stanserhorn. Here, amid true Alpine majesty, your journey comes to a close with a fabulous Celebration Dinner at a panoramic rotating restaurant, offering breathtaking views.
Passport Moments
  • Visit Liechtenstein, known for being one of Europe's smallest countries and dotted with medieval castles, traditional villages and dramatic mountains. See Vaduz Castle, home to the Prince of Liechtenstein, ruler and descendent of one the world’s oldest noble families.
  • Take your first class seat onboard this world-famous train, the most spectacular way to travel through the Swiss Alps. Marvel at unrivaled views of snow-covered peaks, alpine villages and the Rhine Gorge, known as the Grand Canyon of Switzerland.
  • Ride Europe’s highest open-air cogwheel train to the summit of the mountain for a glimpse of some of Switzerland's highest peaks, Monte Rosa and the Matterhorn. The sunny observation platform of Gornergrat gives you an incredible view across 29 mountains all year round.
  • Join your Local Expert for a walking tour around remarkably cosmopolitan Geneva. Stop for photos at the alluring outdoor Floral Clock and admire the Reformation Monument in the Parc des Bastions. Hear more on the diplomatic history of the city.
  • During your orientation with your Travel Concierge, see the stirring Lion Monument carved from the rock, pretty Old Town Hall, Chapel Bridge -- which is the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe -- and the quaint square of Weinmarkt with its Renaissance fountain.
  • Take an evening cruise along Lake Lucerne to Stans. 
Personalise your day
  • Join a nature guide and head out for a gentle mountain hike in the glorious alpine scenery.
  • Listen to an engaging talk about the incredible local wildlife, including marmots, red deer and the golden eagle.
  • Visit the inspiring Red Cross Museum, dedicated to the globally recognised organization that was founded by Geneva's own Henri Dunant.
  • Relax on a boat cruise as you glide on the pristine waters of Lake Geneva.
  • Visit the Swiss Transportation Museum, an interactive and engaging exhibition displaying a wide range from luxury Monteverdi cars to alpine trains. Switzerland's natural ruggedness required a lot of effort to connect to the remote communities and the museum does a spectacular job in revealing not only the history, but glimpses into the future of transportation.
  • Visit the Swiss Transportation Museum for an engaging sustainability tour on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER(R) Experience. The interactive and engaging exhibition displays a wide range from luxury Monteverdi cars to alpine trains. Switzerland's natural ruggedness required a lot of effort to connect to the remote communities and the museum does a spectacular job in revealing not only the history, but glimpses into the future of transportation.
Curated Experiences
  • Enjoy free time in the traditional resort town of Montreux on Lake Geneva. Nestled between steep hills and the lakeside, it is known for its mild microclimate and the Montreux Jazz Festival.
  • Wander the art-filled halls of the Rosengart Collection, where you’ll enjoy an after-hours private tour and drinks reception surrounded by the masterpieces of Chagall, Renoir, Kandinksy and Picasso.
Magnificent Stays
  • Elegantly poised at the edge of Lake Geneva with magnificent views of the famous Jet d’Eau and Mont Blanc, the beautiful Hotel d’Angleterre effortlessly combines British charm with the finest Swiss hospitality. Each guest room and suite showcases elegant design, original artwork and thoughtful touches. Discover delicious international cuisine in Windows restaurant over-looking Lake Geneva, and relax with cocktails in the famous Leopard Bar and Cigar Lounge.