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Mountain Tops of Switzerland Basel to Zurich (2024)

8 days
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From Basel to Zurich
3.9
16 traveler reviews
  • Stone statue of a figure holding drapery next to a pond.
  • Picturesque waterfront with historic and colorful architecture.
  • Historic building with a clock tower along the riverside.
  • Urban plaza with people and cyclist near the Zurich Opera House.
  • Cityscape showing the Limmat river and historic architecture.
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  • Clock tower and riverside buildings with blue sky and clouds.
  • Opera house with people sitting on steps and walking around.
  • Historic buildings and a bridge reflecting in the calm water at dusk.
  • Panoramic view of Zurich city with historic buildings and the river.
  • Scenic view of a city by a lake with snow-capped mountains in the distance.
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Group Size 38 - 20
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Basel

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Dinner
  2. Day 2

    Basel to Interlaken to Giessbach

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Train journey from Basel to Interlaken
    • Boat cruise on Lake Brienz
    • Giessbach funicular railway to mountaintop hotel
    Landmarks
    Lake Brienz
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  3. Day 3

    Brienz-Rothorn Mountain Railway

    Included Activities

    • Brienz-Rothorn Mountain Railway steam train journey
    • Rothorn summit exploration at leisure
    Landmarks
    Rothorn
    Lake Brienz
  4. Day 4

    Giessbach to St Moritz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served on train)

    Included Activities

    • Coach journey to Spiez
    • Train journey from Brig to St Moritz
    • Lunch on train
  5. Day 5

    St Moritz to Tirano and back

    Included Activities

    • Bernina Express rail journey to Tirano
    • Tirano leisure exploration
    • Return journey to St Moritz
    Landmarks
    Tirano
  6. Day 6

    St Moritz to Lucerne via Mt Pilatus Railway

    Included Activities

    • Mt Pilatus cogwheel railway journey
    Landmarks
    Mt Pilatus
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  7. Day 7

    Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Independent sightseeing in Lucerne
    • Farewell Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Chapel Bridge visit
    • Church visits in Lucerne
    • Exploring cobbled stone streets
    Landmarks
    Chapel Bridge
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  8. Day 8

    Lucerne to Zurich

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    Breakfast
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    Tammy

    Asked on May 7th, 2024

    Any recommendations for dress code for May 24 departure on Mountain tops of Switzerland? In particular footwear recommendations. Any walking in snow etc?

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    • Travel MarvelOperator•Written May 2024

      For a May trip to the mountain tops of Switzerland, it's important to be prepared for a range of weather conditions, as it can still be quite cold and possibly snowy, especially at higher altitudes. Here's some suggestions: - Layered Clothing - Insulated Pants - Waterproof Hiking Boots - Warm Accessories, such as thick socks, hat, gloves, etc.

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    Ivan

    Asked on December 30th, 2023

    Why does your site show no availability for this trip 2024?

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    • Travel MarvelOperator•Written January 2024

      There are no available dates for this tour throughout 2024 for customers from the USA, as per our contracts with this tour operator.

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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before June 14th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 14th, 2026, a minimum payment of $750 is required to confirm your booking with Travel Marvel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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