What is the price for this tour. When will it be operating

We will not be operating this tour for the upcoming travel season. Please check back periodically to see when this tour becomes available.

Would need transportation from Lugano to Milan. Like to add additional one night stay for hotel in Milan.

Do I wait for Globus representative to get in touch with me? Or is tourradar the contact point for reservation and to answer my questions?

Do you have tours in December that we can do a day of skiing?

We do not have any tours that will allow you a full day to go skiing. You can also check our Globus tours.

Any Option between 11-21 April?

We do not have any April departures for this Switzerland tour. We do have The Best of Switzerland which departs on April 21, 2024 and April 28, 2024. Will either of these dates work for you?

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Swiss Escape

8 days

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From Zurich to Lugano

5.0

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Operator: Globus
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 46
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Zurich
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at hotel
Day 2
Zurich to Lake Geneva
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Zurich's Old Town
- View Fraumünsterkirche
- Free time to explore Neuchâtel historic center
- Stroll along Neuchâtel promenade
- View Neuchâtel medieval castle and cathedral
Landmarks
Fraumünsterkirche
Neuchâtel Castle
Neuchâtel Cathedral
Day 3
Lake Geneva
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Chillon Castle
Landmarks
Chillon Castle
Day 4
Lake Geneva to Lucerne
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Bern
- Visit Bear Park (Bärenpark)
- Panoramic view from Rose Garden
- Stroll through UNESCO-listed Old Town with fountains and Zytglogge clock tower
Landmarks
Bärenpark (Bear Park)
Bern Rose Garden
Bern Old Town
Zytglogge
Day 5
Lucerne
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Lucerne highlights
- View Lion Monument
- View Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke)
- Local restaurant dinner
Optional Activities
- Mount Pilatus optional excursion (approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, $51 - $100 USD)
Landmarks
Lion Monument
Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke)
Day 6
Lucerne to Lugano
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Piazza della Riforma
Day 7
Lugano
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Bellinzona Castle (approximately 5 hours, includes lunch and visit to Como, $51 - $100 USD)
- Lake Lugano Cruise with Meal (4 hours, approximately $101 - $150 USD)
Landmarks
Bellinzona Castle (Castelgrande)
Day 8
Departure
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Fraumünsterkirche
Neuchâtel Castle
Neuchâtel Cathedral

Landmarks
Chillon Castle

Landmarks
Bärenpark (Bear Park)
Bern Rose Garden
Bern Old Town
Zytglogge

Landmarks
Lion Monument
Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke)

Landmarks
Piazza della Riforma

Landmarks
Bellinzona Castle (Castelgrande)

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Number of tours

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Age Range

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Traveler Reviews

5.0

Overall rating based on 205 Reviews

Itinerary
3.0
Transport
3.0
Guide
3.0
Accommodation
3.0
Food
2.3
Tour Operator
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Nelson
April 6th, 2023
5.0
Although, our group was a fantastic group of new friends, the second group ie bus 2 would be at the same bus stop...
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Traveled in March 2023
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Bev
April 4th, 2023
5.0
Our tour director did Avery good ob of telling us what the plans and time estimates were for each day. For example...
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Traveled in March 2023
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Cynthia
April 2nd, 2023
5.0
Our tour guide was amazing so knowledgeable and personable enhanced the experience
Traveled in March 2023
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Edna
March 29th, 2023
5.0
I specially like Eurotel Montreux Fotokem it's view.
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Barbara
March 29th, 2023
5.0
Great leader (Sheral Evans) solved problems, kept us informed, multilingual, changed the itinerary to suit the...
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Zina
March 29th, 2023
5.0
Sheryl is an amazing tour guide, very knowledgeable and passionate about her job and it shows. She made sure the...
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Teresa
March 28th, 2023
5.0
The tour guide and the itinerary were excellent.
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Marie
March 28th, 2023
5.0
Very professional, personable and knowledgeable tour director.
Traveled in March 2023
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geraldine
March 28th, 2023
5.0
This was my first trip with globus, the leader shows that she care. She answered our question and make certain...
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Judith
March 27th, 2023
5.0
Driver and tour director were professionals and highly competent. Hotels were perfectly situated.
Traveled in March 2023
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Rosemary
Asked on August 20th, 2025
What is the price for this tour. When will it be operating
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- GlobusOperator•Written August 2025
  We will not be operating this tour for the upcoming travel season. Please check back periodically to see when this tour becomes available.
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Alexis
Asked on December 15th, 2024
Would need transportation from Lugano to Milan. Like to add additional one night stay for hotel in Milan.
Accommodation
Transport
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  Alexis
  Traveler•Written December 2024
  Do I wait for Globus representative to get in touch with me? Or is tourradar the contact point for reservation and to answer my questions?
- GlobusOperator•Written December 2024
  Globus will be your primary point of contact for this tour. We will only be able to provide transportation to and from the airport at the beginning and end of the tour. If you are wanting to extend your trip in Milan, you will be responsible for make those arrangements independently.
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Alyssa
Asked on August 10th, 2024
Do you have tours in December that we can do a day of skiing?
Other
Tour Details
- GlobusOperator•Written August 2024
  We do not have any tours that will allow you a full day to go skiing. You can also check our Globus tours.
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Nadia
Asked on March 16th, 2024
Any Option between 11-21 April?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- GlobusOperator•Written March 2024
  We do not have any April departures for this Switzerland tour. We do have The Best of Switzerland which departs on April 21, 2024 and April 28, 2024. Will either of these dates work for you?

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Tour ID: 182295

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Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types L, J.
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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
Visa
- 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.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before June 19th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 19th, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Globus. 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 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Globus will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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Swiss Escape

Itinerary

Zurich

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Zurich to Lake Geneva

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Lake Geneva

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Lake Geneva to Lucerne

Included Activities

Lucerne

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Lucerne to Lugano

Lugano

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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