The Majesty of Switzerland and the High Peaks of the Alps
April 30th - May 16th, 2026
17 Days discovering Lausanne, Chillon Castle, Terraced Vineyards of Lavaux with Cave de Moratel, St Bernard Museum - Musée et Chiens du Saint Bernard, Zermatt and the Matterhorn, Weisshorn and Monte Rosa Alpine Peaks, Europe’s Highest Open-Air Cog Railway, Lunch at Europe's Highest Hotel, Three Castles of Bellinzona - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Grisons Alps, Chur - the oldest town in Switzerland, Lucerne, Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, Lindt Home of Chocolate in Kilchberg, Rhine Falls, the most Powerful Waterfall in Europe, Mount Stanserhorn and Funicular Railway and Open Top Cable Car, Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald, Interlaken, Staubbach Falls, the Highest Free-Falling Waterfalls in Europe, Trümmelbach Falls, Europe's Largest Subterranean Waterfalls, Cogwheel Train to the Summit of the Jungfrau, Bern - the Capitol of Switzerland, Basel, Oberhoven Castle, Vaud Alps, Chateau de Neuchâtel situated on Lac de Neuchâtel and so much more!
Tour price includes all accommodation, full Swiss breakfast each morning, all lunches and dinners as listed in itinerary. Porterage of one suitcase per person. Minibus travel including tour guide. Knowledgeable guide for all tourist venues. All sightseeing as indicated in itinerary including any entrance fees. All taxes and service charges. As with all of our tours we try to offer as many different kinds of accommodations as we can along with as many different dining experiences as are available. Tour limited to 12 - 14 people.
We think that we have created an amazing itinerary! Switzerland is rated as the most expensive country in the world to visit and the price reflects this!
We think our accommodations for this tour are exceptional and reflect the different areas of the
country. As with all tours, we try to showcase the variety of accommodations available.
$10,995.00 per person. Closed!
$1695.00 single supplement.
$1000.00 deposit to book your spot.
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Day 1 - April 30th - This morning we will meet up at our Geneva International Airport accommodation and then make our way along the north shore of Lake Geneva to Lausanne. Lausanne is extremely picturesque with the town being built on three hills, surrounded by vineyard-covered slopes, with Lake Geneva at its feet. The attractive old town is largely pedestrianized with small alleyways with cafés and boutiques shaping the streetscape in the medieval city centre which just beg to be discovered and explored. So we will do just that as we discover all of the city's delights on a Walking Tour of Lausanne where we learn about the secrets and fascinating stories behind some of the most impressive buildings in the city including Château Saint-Marie or even the Palais Rumine. Following our walking tour we stop for lunch in the city followed by some time for you to explore one of Switzerland's largest cities on your own. The city is the host to the International Olympic Committee and two major universities, so it can be quite lively. After a delightful day in Lausanne we continue along the shores of Lake Geneva to Montreax to and then far up the hill overlooking Montreax get checked in and then settled into our hotel in the heights before dinner. Welcoming Dinner and Overnight above Montreax. (B,L,D)
Day 2 - May 1st - This morning we visit Chillon Castle on its rocky platform overlooking Lake Geneva. The history of the site dates back to the Bronze Age, but the present castle's history is marked by three great periods: those of the Savoy family, the Bernese Bailiffs and the Canton of Vaud ranging from the 12th century to present day. We will have a guided tour of the castle including the 13th-Century Gothic Cathedral which is one of Chillon’s most unique features. We will also explore the Dungeon where Bonivard, who was immortalised by Lord Byron as the hero of his 19th- century poem, The Prisoner of Chillon was imprisoned. Following our tour we make our way into the centre of Montreax where you can find some lunch and then you will have the rest of the afternoon free to take take in the city. The city is a grand, Aristocratic 19th-Century Resort Town with a balmy microclimate and extraordinary lake and mountain scenery, but it also has its raffish side. You may want to take the Cog Railway to the 4,200 feet Rochers-de-Naye Peak as it winds ever higher above the lake, with increasingly glorious views over the surrounding Alps. Then we return to our accommodation high above the city to get settled in before dinner. Dinner and Overnight above Montreax. (B,D)
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Day 3 - May 2nd - This morning we will visit Chaplin's World where each room in this beautiful home speaks volumes about the family life of the legendary artist, Charlie Chaplin. Discover Chaplin's furnishings and personal belongings, testimony to his unusual childhood. Retrace the last 25 years in the extraordinary life of this cinematographic genius. Next we will enter the Hollywood-style Studio and immerse ourselves in the spectacular world of silent film and rediscover Chaplin's legendary films on a moving and fascinating journey through various eras and settings. Then we make our way to the Terraced Vineyards of Lavaux. Within the heart of the terraces we find the winery of Cave de Moratel, a family business for 3 generations and entirely located within the Appellation Area of Epesses. They cultivate White Chasselas and Viognier, and Red Pinot Noir and Diolinoir, all varieties which are especially well suited to the sunny terraces of Lavaux. We will have a taste of each wine accompanied by food pairings. We then return home where you can find some dinner on your own. Overnight above Montreaux. (B,L)
Day 4 - May 3rd - This morning as we make our way to Zermatt with a few stops along the way. We will stop at the small medieval village of St. Maurice located at the entrance of the Upper Rhône Valley, between a rock face and the river. It is home to the renowned abbey, Abbaye de Saint-Maurice d'Agaune as well as a castle. After some time to explore this delightful town we continue along the upper Rhône Valley to Martigny to view the Roman Amphitheatre, but more importantly to see the St Bernard Museum 'Musée et Chiens du Saint Bernard' and visit the world-famous St. Bernard Hospice Dogs! The living museum is a meeting place that brings together people and the St. Bernards dogs from the Great St. Bernard pass. The legendary St. Bernards dogs are a main focus. The museum contains art objects and items that have shaped the history of the hospice, the Great St. Bernard Pass and its dogs, which showcases this cultural patrimony by means of a modern and interactive presentation aimed at fostering the world-famous symbolism of the Swiss national dog. After lunch we make a stop in Sion, dominated by two rocky peaks, each crowned with episcopal fortresses. We then continue on to Täsch just a few miles outside of Zermatt where we take the shuttle train to this resort town at the foot of the Matterhorn. Dinner and Overnight Zermatt. (B,L,D)
Day 5 - May 4th - Zermatt lies at the foot of the highest mountains in the entire Alpine mountain range with the Matterhorn, Weisshorn and Monte Rosa. We will start the day by taking Europe’s Highest Open-Air Cog Railway that will take us direct from Zermatt Station to the Summit of the Gornergrat. The ride takes 33 minutes and requires a vertical climb of almost a mile over dramatic bridges, through galleries and tunnels, across forests of larch and Swiss stone pine, and past rocky ravines and mountain lakes! The panorama is among the finest in the world and takes in the Monte Rosa massif with Switzerland’s Highest Peak at a little over 15,000 feet! It also takes in the Second-Largest Glacier in the Alps, the Gorner Glacier, and a total of 29 mountains above 12,000 feet, including, of course, the Matterhorn in all its glory! We will spend some time taking in all of the glory of the area before boarding the train for our return journey to Zermatt where we will have lunch before you will have the afternoon and evening free. In the old village, beside the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof, about 30 ancient buildings show the traditional building style of the Original Walser Residents. The barns and grain stores, up to 500 years old, are a piece of living history and reveal how the mountain farmers of Zermatt once lived. You will be spoilt for choice at all the eateries to be found in the resort. Overnight Zermatt. (B,L)
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Day 6 - May 5th - This morning we make our way to toward Bellinzona from Täsch for a scenic drive through Brig, where we will commence our ascent of the Simplon Pass, taking in magnificent views over the Alps from the 6,000 foot summit. The pass was used as early as the Stone Age, though until the 17th century it was mainly traversed by smugglers and mercenaries as the narrow Gondo Gorge was considered impassable, even by Roman Era architects. We will pass from the Swiss Alps into the Italian Alps making our day mostly about spectacular scenery with many stops along the way. We will cross the Ganter Bridge which spans the Ganter Valley, almost 500 feet above the valley floor at its highest. As the longest spanning bridge in Switzerland, the Ganter Bridge gives us a look at the vastness of the deep valley below. We stop at the Simplon Hospice, a Swiss heritage site of national importance that was founded in the first year of the 19th century under the orders of Napolean Bonaparte. Napolean intended to use the route to cross the mountains, though because his efforts failed before reaching the pass, he never got to use it. The hospice which is run by the Augustine canons of St. Bernard, gives us a chance to stretch our legs on the many hiking trails that line its grounds. We then make our way to our accommodation near Bellinzona to get settled in before dinner. Dinner and Overnight near Bellinzona. (B,D)
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Day 7 - May 6th - This morning we make our way to Bellinzona with its Three Castles, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Italian Speaking Region of Switzerland. We explore the town before stopping for lunch and then have a tour of Bellinzona to find out more about the city and three castles. Castelgrande, also known as Castello di San Michele or Burg Uri, is the oldest of these 13th century castles with two towers, Torre Nera and Torre Bianca which dominate Bellinzona's Old Town. Castello Montebello, also known as Schwyz or San Martino, and the castle with the highest elevation, Corbaro Sasso – once known as Unterwalden or Santa Barbara, are among the best preserved medieval castles in Switzerland. Bellinzona’s authentic old town is where you’ll come across inviting squares, restored palazzi and cozy courtyards. As you stroll through alleyways of the old town you will be catapulted back to the Middle Ages. We then make our way northeast toward St. Moritz over the Julier Pass, a mountain pass in the Albula Alps of Switzerland. It connects the Engadin valley with central Graubünden. At its summit, the pass crosses the drainage divide between the basins of the rivers Rhine and Danube. It ends at the lovely town of Silvapana, which lies in the heart of the Upper Engadin lake district, surrounded by impressive three-thousand-meter peaks such as Piz Julier, Piz Surlej and the local mountain Corvatsch. Then we get checked into our accommodation and settled before dinner. Dinner and Overnight Pontresina near St. Moritz. (B,D)
Day 8 – May 7th – After our long drive yesterday we will have a leisurely day before making our way into St. Mortiz. Once we are in St. Moritz we will takes some time to explore on our own before we stop for lunch in this chic, elegant and exclusive resort town with a cosmopolitan ambiance. St. Moritz has been of the most famous resorts in the world for more than a century, with its spectacular scenery and fine weather, has been the playground of the rich and famous. Surrounded by Alps peaks towering 3,000 meters or more, the town has a population of 5,000 and is one of the world’s richest places, all making it an interesting place to spend an afternoon. St. Moritz is one thing above all thanks to its art, culture, shopping and the many events: it is diverse. The sun-drenched resort town will inspire you with its alpine ambience, its glamour and the outdoor activities in the beautiful Engadine nature. We then return home where you will have some time to wander around the lovely village of Pontresina and find some dinner on your own. With wonderfull pine forests surround this mountain resort and spa town, which is defined by stylish hotels from the Belle Epoque.The village seems to have risen out of a fairy tale beneath the imposing Bernina Massif, the historic mountain village that casts its spell on visitors as soon as they arrive. Pontresina near St. Moritz. (B,L)​
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Day 9 - May 8th - This morning we start our journey to Lucerne with a few delicious stops. Our first stop is at Chur, one of the best preserved towns in Switzerland. Chur is also the Oldest Town in Switzerland with a settlement going back over 5,000 years. We will have an Alpine Nibbles Walking Tour and discover not only the beautiful old town, but also the culinary specialities of Chur! We will taste products from the Alpine Town Line, such as chocolate, nut tarte, Salsiz (uncooked sausage), cheese, Churer Röteli liqueur and special Alpine fragrances. You can then do a bit of exploration on your own before we continue our drive which takes along Lake Walenstadt, one of the larger lakes in Switzerland. Then Lake Obersee and Lake Zürich where we stop at the Lindt Home of Chocolate in Kilchberg. The brand new Lindt Visitors’ Centre is home to the world’s Tallest Freestanding Chocolate Fountain at just over 30 feet tall with roughly 1.4 tonnes of chocolate pumping through it! We will have a tour of the centre before making our way to the Tasting Room and the Shop! After we are fully sated on chocolate, we make our way to our accommodation in Lucerne where we get settled in before we are out to dinner. Dinner and Overnight Lucerne. (B,D)​
Day 10 - May 9th - Today will be a down day and spent completely at your leisure in Lucerne. Lucerne is one of the major stops on any trip to Switzerland. In addition to the unmistakable cityscape with the lake, Chapel Bridge and historic old town it is full of wonderful shops and places to eat. Lucerne’s pier offers fantastic views of the city, lake and mountains as does the Musegg Wall with its nine towers. Between the two iconic wooden bridges over the River Reuss is the Jesuit Church with its onion domes. The path through the picturesque old town with its squares and fountains leads you to another popular sight, the 'Lion of Lucerne'. The Chapel Bridge with its cycle of paintings is the undisputed landmark of Lucerne. It runs from the New Town past the water tower to the Town Hall Quay. Stop at a café on the Reuss River before strolling through the beautiful Old Town, enjoying historic places such as the wine market or the Kornmarkt with the town hall. Notable features include the painted façades and the many shops. The compactness of the old town makes it perfect for a shopping tour. Rest up for the rest of the tour. Overnight Lucerne. (B)
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Day 11 - May 10th - This morning we make our way to Grindelwald with a detour to take in Mount Stanserhorn in Stans where we step aboard a Funicular Railway and Open Top Cable Car for a spectacular journey to the stunning summit! Here you can admire unrivalled views of the surrounding mountains and, on a clear day see as far as Alsace in France and the Black Forest in Germany. after we descend you can find some lunch in Stans in the Town Square, one of the most beautiful in Switzerland. Then continue our drive to Grindelwald taking us along Lake Lungerer with a stop in Interlaken, one of the oldest, best known, and most popular resorts in Switzerland. The town which is presided over by the three mighty mountains, Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, is the starting point for numerous adventure. With Lakes Thun and Brienz at either side of the town, it is a sparkling jewel in the mountainous Bernese Oberland region of central Switzerland. Although the town center of Interlaken feels like a busy city, it is actually quite small. Basically, the town center is situated around two rail stations. From here we make our way home to Grindelwald where we get checked into our accommodation before dinner. Dinner and Overnight Grindelwald. (B,D)
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Day 12 - May 11th - This morning we make our way the lovely village of Lauterbrunnen. Once in Lauterbrunnen we will visit the local shop to gather items for a picnic which we will enjoy before taking in Trümmelbach Falls, Europe's Largest Subterranean Waterfalls and the world's only glacier waterfalls that are accessible underground by lift, galleries, tunnels, paths and platforms. We will then take some time to explore Lauterbrunnen including the famous Staubbach Falls plunging almost 1000 feet from an overhanging rock face, making them one of the Highest Free-Falling Waterfalls in Europe! After our picnic and a thorough exploration of Lauterbrunnen we make our way back to Grindelwald where you have the rest of the afternoon and evening free to explore or just relax and enjoy the lovely spot. This Glacier Village lies in a valley situated in the Bernese Oberland on the northern side of the Alps and is surrounded by the spectacular mountain trio 'Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau'. There is probably not another town in Switzerland that is as post card perfect as it is, blessed with stunning surroundings making it the perfect place to enjoy Switzerland’s natural beauty and charm. Dinner and Overnight Grindelwald. (B,L)
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Day 13 - May 12th - Today we make a full day of enjoying the Jungfrau Experience. The experience includes traveling to Europe’s Highest Railway Station at an altitude 6,762 feet called Kleine Scheidegg. From here we take the Cogwheel Train to the Summit of the Jungfrau at 11,332 feet where we will have spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and on a clear day can see into Germany and France. Looking west you will see the Largest Glacier of Europe, the Aletsch Glacier. As one of the Bernese Oberland’s ultimate excursions, the Jungfraujoch is truly an unforgettable experience. After taking in the spectacular views we will find some lunch before visiting the Ice Palace with its many ice sculptures to admire. There is also a Lindt Swiss Chocolate Heaven and the Alpine Sensation, a moving walkway with images, light and music and a lift that takes you 350 feet further up to the Sphinx Observatory where you can enjoy a 360° view from both the terrace and from the comfort of a building with panoramic windows! After a full days outing we return to Grindelwald. Dinner and Overnight Grindelwald. (B,L,D)
Day 14 - May 13th - This morning we leave Grindelwald behind and will eventually end up north of Bern. We will travel along Thunnersee or Lake Thun this morning on our way to Oberhoven Castle. The impressive keep of the former fortress of Oberhofen was likely built in the early 13th Century, but in the 14th Century, it belonged to the Habsburgs and then later on the Scharnachthal Dynasty. In 1844 the castle was bought and converted to a summer residence by the aristocratic Pourtalès Family from Neuchatel and Prussia and that is what we will see today. The Castle Park is one of the most magnificent Gardens in the Alpine region with its striking tree formations, exotic wood plants, covered walkway and colourful flower parterres. We make our way to Switzerland's Capitol City, Bern, where you will have some time to find some lunch on your own and then explore the city. The medieval air of this city with its many fountains, sandstone facades, narrow streets and historic towers is unique with its old town round which the River Aare flows. The boutiques, bars and cabaret stages of the old town, some of which are located in vaulted cellars, and the small street cafés attract locals as well as a lot of tourists. We then travel just a short way to our accommodation where we get settled in before we meet for dinner. Dinner and Overnight Oberhof. (B,D)
Day 15 - May 14th - This morning we take a day trip to Basel, a place of exciting contrasts. A city with historical buildings next to modern architecture and where a young and dynamic art scene exists alongside world-renowned museums. There is cosmopolitan ambience here, lively traditions there and it is a place that must be experienced! While here we will have a guided tour of the city that is situated in the heart of Europe, on both sides of the Rhine River. The city is the center of the idyllic border triangle of France, Germany, and Switzerland, nestled between the Swiss Jura, Germany's Black Forest and the Vosges in Alsace. Basel boasts a wealth of cultural, historical, leisure, and enjoyment experiences. We will follow the traces of a very eventful past, from the tranquil Tinguely Fountain to Cathedral Hill, the town hall, and through the winding streets of the well-preserved old town. Then you can find some lunch at of the restaurants along the Rhine. On the way home we stop in Solothurn, regarded as the finest Baroque town in Switzerland, where Italian grandeur is combined with French charm and German practicality. Our main point of interest will be the Clock Tower which is the city's oldest building and was built at the beginning of the 13th century. The bell ringer, wearing a helmet lantern, strikes the bell with a large hammer. Beneath the canopy, three symbols (a knight, a king, and a skeleton) represent the meaning of life every hour. We then make our way back home before dinner. Dinner and Overnight Oberhof. (B,D)
Day 16 - May 15th - Our travels continue south along Bielersee and then Lac de Neuchâtel to Chateau de Neuchâtel, nestled on a rock spur in the center of the city bearing the same name. The castle was originally a state residence and its history is inseparable from the city of Neuchâtel as it has been the seat of regional power since the 11th century. Most of the buildings date back to the 15th century but a roman style wing from the end of the 12th century is the oldest civil building in Switzerland that has been used without interruption. We will have a tour and then explore the forecourt which offers a wonderful panoramic view of the city and lake. After lunch we spend some time in Neuchâtel where the lake, the old town, the vineyards and the Jura all combine to create an atmosphere of French charm meets Mediterranean flair. Oases of nature and places steeped in history are situated close together here. The best thing you can do in and around Neuchâtel is to simply stroll around and enjoy. The old town is a small, intact gem with a medieval background. Many of the old buildings are made of warm, yellow sandstone, which gives the city a special charm. There are fountains, restaurants and small stores everywhere, inviting you to browse. The old town is also home to the largest pedestrian zone in Switzerland. We then make our way to Geneva to get checked into our accommodation before dinner. Farewell Dinner and Overnight near Geneva. (B,L,D)
Day 17 - May 16th - This morning we return you to the Geneva International Airport for your journey home. (B)
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