Best of Switzerland
Tour Operator:
Tour Code:
AMSS
Start City:
Zurich
End City:
Bern
Tour Style:
Tour Quality:
First Class
Tour Length:
8 days
Age Requirement:
15+ Years Old
Tour Capacity:
12
Physical Rating:
2 - Classic
Dates & Prices
| Start Date | End Date | Offers | Brochure Land Price | Quote |
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| Sunday, May 26, 2024 | Sunday, Jun 02, 2024 | $3,328 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Sunday, Jun 09, 2024 | Sunday, Jun 16, 2024 | $3,060 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Sunday, Jun 23, 2024 | Sunday, Jun 30, 2024 | $3,026 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Sunday, Aug 04, 2024 | Sunday, Aug 11, 2024 | $3,179 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Sunday, Aug 18, 2024 | Sunday, Aug 25, 2024 | $3,149 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Sunday, Aug 25, 2024 | Sunday, Sep 01, 2024 | $3,179 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Sunday, Sep 22, 2024 | Sunday, Sep 29, 2024 | $3,392 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Sunday, May 18, 2025 | Sunday, May 25, 2025 | $3,810 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Sunday, May 25, 2025 | Sunday, Jun 01, 2025 | $3,810 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Sunday, Jun 08, 2025 | Sunday, Jun 15, 2025 | $3,810 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Sunday, Jun 22, 2025 | Sunday, Jun 29, 2025 | $3,810 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Sunday, Jul 13, 2025 | Sunday, Jul 20, 2025 | $3,960 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
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| Sunday, Aug 24, 2025 | Sunday, Aug 31, 2025 | $4,115 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Sunday, Sep 07, 2025 | Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 | $3,960 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
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Tour Itinerary
An eight-day jaunt through the countryside and cuisine of Switzerland is the ideal way to see (and taste) all things Swiss. This small nation packs a punch with its mountainous landscapes, glacial lakes, picturesque cities and food staples that are so tough to beat. Beginning in Zurich, travel in comfort by train to lakeside Lucerne, the stunning Swiss Alps and cheese-obsessed and chocolate-stuffed Bulle before finishing in the nation's quaint capital, Bern. Here, the outdoors has never looked so good and the chocolate has never tasted so smooth, so it's time to sample it all yourself.
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Day 1
ZurichWelcome to Switzerland! There's much to see and do in Zurich, so we recommend you book some additional nights prior to the trip's start. This afternoon, meet your group at 5 pm in the hotel lobby for an important welcome meeting. Afterwards, take an evening orientation walk with your leader around Zurich to take in the river and lakefront by night.
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Day 2
LucerneThis morning, get a taste of the world-renowned Swiss rail system – efficient and punctual – as you head to Lucerne, a small city known for its mountainous backdrop on the pristine Lake Lucerne. The city is a popular destination for those visiting central Switzerland thanks to its proximity to many outdoor activities, its breathtaking natural beauty and historic architecture. On a walking tour with your leader, take a walk past 15th-century frescoed houses and across covered wooden bridges and climb to the top of the medieval towers along the city walls for spectacular views of this picturesque city and its surroundings. In the tiny streets of the old town (Altstadt), there’s often a craft market and dozens of shops full of unique handmade goods.
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Day 3
Lucerne / Mt PilatusIt's tour time! Hop on the Golden Pilatus tour – a roundtrip journey across Lake Lucerne to the summit of Mt Pilatus and back to town via boat, rail and gondola. From the shores of the Reuss river in Lucerne, hop on a steamboat ride along the lake to Alpnachstad, where you'll board the steepest cogwheel railway in the world, which takes you to the summit of Mt Pilatus at 2132 metres. Walk up to the various viewpoints or just park yourself on the panoramic viewing platform and enjoy some lunch (and perhaps even a yodelling or alphorn demonstration if you're lucky). From here, travel down the other side of the mountain via gondola. Opt to walk back to the city centre or hop aboard a public bus for an evening at your leisure.
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Day 4
Jungfrau regionToday, travel to the Jungfrau Region of the Swiss Alps and enjoy a couple of free days in this picturesque mountain paradise. From your homebase in the valley village of Lauterbrunnen, you've got a tonne of optional activities to choose from. With trains and cable car routes throughout the valley, it's quite easy to access viewpoints and hikes of all levels from the valley floor to mountain peaks. You could also visit Trummelbach Falls – Europe's largest subterranean waterfalls whose powerful glacier waters have carved a slot canyon through the mountainside. You might also opt to ride the rails from Lauterbrunnen through the villages of Wengen and Kleine Scheidegg to board the train to Jungfrauroch, aka the Top of Europe, home to the highest railway station in Europe at nearly 3500 metres. Interlaken and Grindelwald are easy day trips, too. Happy exploring!
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Day 6
BulleThis morning, catch another train to Bulle, located in La Gruyere district. Enjoy some time in this French-speaking town with an orientation walk followed by a cheese-infused picnic featuring local delicacies selected by your leader. Then, visit local chocolate shops to sample the wares. You'll have some free time later in the afternoon to wander down to Lake Gruyere to have a swim or find somewhere cosy to chill.
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Day 7
BernTravel to Bern – Switzerland's capital and arguably one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. After checking into your hotel, grab a quick lunch and follow your leader on an orientation walking tour. Head to the Old Town, explore the area where Einstein lived and developed his Theory of Relativity at the start of the 20th century and stop to check out Parliament House. Visit the famous Zytglogge - Bern Clock. On a guided tour, examine the gears and apparatus of the old clock, which dates back to the 15th century, with many original parts still in operation. Watch the perfectly timed figurines closely and don't miss out on the panoramic view of Bern from the top. In the evening, why not get some of your crew together to explore the food and drink scene in Bern – from typical Swiss dishes to worldwide cuisine, Bern is a great place for dining.
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Day 8
BernWith no activities planned for today, you are free to leave any time after breakfast. That doesn’t mean your adventure has to come to an end! If you would like to spend more time in Bern, we’ll be happy to organise additional accommodation (subject to availability).
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- Lucerne - Boat Cruise & Mt Pilatus Golden Circle Tour
- Picnic style cheese tasting
- Chocolate tasting leader led
- Bern - Leader-led orientation walk
- Bern - Zytglogge (Clock tower) tour
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