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Country Roads of Switzerland (Small Groups, Preview 2022, 14 Days)

14 days
From Lucerne to Zurich
5.0
10 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 24
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Lucerne

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner served with wine)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Dinner with wine at a local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Lion Monument
    Chapel Bridge
    Jesuit Church
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  2. Day 2

    Mount Stanserhorn and Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Funicular railway and open-top cable car to Mount Stanserhorn summit
    • Views of surrounding mountains and cross-border vistas (Alsace and Black Forest)
    • Marmot park exploration
    • Rock-Gipfelweg trail walk
    • Orientation of Lucerne including Lion Monument, Jesuit Church, and Chapel Bridge

    Optional Activities

    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience: Conservation talk with Swiss ranger about local wildlife and flora
    Landmarks
    Mount Stanserhorn
    Lion Monument
    Chapel Bridge
    Jesuit Church
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  3. Day 3

    Gruyères - Lake Geneva - Domaine Wannaz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Delicious Farm-to-Table light dinner made from locally sourced produce)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation of Bern with local expert showing Cathedral of St. Vincent, Federal Palace, floral displays, clock tower mechanical procession, and Ogre Fountain
    • Exploration of Gruyères town and 13th-century castle
    • Visit to Domaine Wannaz biodynamic winery
    • Wine tasting at Domaine Wannaz
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience: Farm-to-table light dinner with locally sourced produce
    Landmarks
    Cathedral of St. Vincent
    Federal Palace
    Clock Tower
    Ogre Fountain
    Gruyères Castle
    Domaine Wannaz
  4. Day 4

    Chillon Castle and Montreux

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Chillon Castle with Local Expert commentary
    Landmarks
    Chillon Castle
  5. Day 5

    Geneva and Lake Geneva Cruise

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Orientation of Geneva including Jet d'Eau and Floral Clock
    • First-class cruise on Lake Geneva
    Landmarks
    Jet d'Eau
    Floral Clock
    Lake Geneva
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  6. Day 6

    Sion - Zermatt

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around Evening at local restaurants with wine)

    Included Activities

    • Roman Amphitheatre viewing in Martigny
    • Orientation of Sion including two fortress-churches, cathedral, and Old Town Hall
    • Cogwheel train journey to Zermatt
    • Dine-Around Evening at local restaurants in Zermatt

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Swiss fondue dining experience
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheatre
    Sion Cathedral
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  7. Day 7

    Zermatt

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming
    • Hiking in alpine surroundings
    • Trip to Klein Matterhorn
    • View Matterhorn from church bridge
    • Sample local Kuchen cakes
    Landmarks
    Matterhorn
    Klein Matterhorn
  8. Day 8

    Simplon Pass - Lake Maggiore

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive through Simplon Pass with views from 2,000-metre summit
    • Stop along Lake Maggiore shores

    Optional Activities

    • Experience to Isola Bella
    Landmarks
    Simplon Pass
    Lake Maggiore
    Isola Bella
  9. Day 9

    Bellinzona - St. Moritz

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bellinzona's three castles and UNESCO World Heritage Site with Local Expert Julia Guidotti
    • Orientation of St. Moritz including spa quarter and glacial lake
    Landmarks
    Bellinzona Castles
    Rhine River
    Julier Pass
    St. Moritz
  10. Day 10

    St. Moritz

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Mountain railways pass for free travel on cable cars, funiculars, chairlifts, and select public transport in Engadine St. Moritz

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in elegant boutiques
    • Train journey over the Bernina Pass
    Landmarks
    Bernina Pass
  11. Day 11

    Grindelwald Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Glacier Express train journey
    • Crossing Landwasser Viaduct
    • Coach transfer through Oberalp Valley
    • Drive through Schöllenen Gorge and past Devil's Bridge
    • Orientation of Grindelwald Valley with Wetterhorn Peaks views
    • Journey along Lütschine River to Lauterbrunnen
    • Viewing of Staubbach Falls (300 metres)
    Landmarks
    Landwasser Viaduct
    Oberalp Valley
    Andermatt
    Schöllenen Gorge
    Devil's Bridge
    Wetterhorn Peaks
    Grindelwald Valley
    Lütschine River
    Lauterbrunnen
    Staubbach Falls
  12. Day 12

    Grindelwald

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Cogwheel train ride to Jungfrau mountain summit
    Landmarks
    Jungfrau
  13. Day 13

    Zürich

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner with wine at local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Jobin Swiss Woodcarving Centre in Brienz
    • Orientation of Zürich including Bahnhofstrasse, Grossmünster, River Limmat, and Frauenmünster
    • Celebration Dinner with wine at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Jobin Swiss Woodcarving Centre
    Brünig Pass
    Lake Lungern
    Lake Sarnen
    Bahnhofstrasse
    Grossmünster
    Frauenmünster
    River Limmat
  14. Day 14

    Departure

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5.0
Overall rating based on 10 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.8
  • Transport
    4.9
  • Guide
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    4.8
  • Food
    4.4
  • 4.5

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  • E
    September 21st, 2024
    The itinerary was good. If we could have left at 8 am instead of 9am the morning we drove to Bern, we would have been...
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    Traveled in September 2024
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    Thank you for being our guest and traveling with us. We hope you have enjoyed your journey.
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    July 25th, 2024
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    Nuestra experiencia fue muy buena. El itinerario, hoteles, comidas y nuestra guía de lo mejor.
    Traveled in July 2024
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for sharing your positive feedback; we are pleased you enjoyed your tour with us. We would love to welcome you back again. Thank you for being our guest.
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  • S
    July 9th, 2022
    Fabulous and comprehensive tour. Thank you so much to Brianna (Travel Director) and Maria (Driver) for a brilliant...
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    Traveled in June 2022
  • Country Roads of Switzerland (Small Groups, Preview 2022, 14 Days) reviewer 4
    September 21st, 2021
    Tour Director Carl Eggeling made it an exceptional tour with his extensive knowledge and exhuberant personality.
    Traveled in September 2021
  • M
    September 13th, 2021
    Greg was terrific - so organized, knowledgeable, helpful, and attentive to all our needs.
    Traveled in September 2021
  • W
    October 10th, 2019
    Really enjoyable trip.
    Traveled in September 2019
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    We are very pleased to hear that your time on the road through Switzerland exceeded all your expectations. Moreover, we are extremely happy to hear that you saw all that you wanted to see and more and to we look forward to journeying with you again soon.
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  • M
    September 15th, 2019
    I was very pleased & enjoyed it very much
    Traveled in September 2019
  • Country Roads of Switzerland (Small Groups, Preview 2022, 14 Days) reviewer 8
    July 31st, 2019
    My wife and I spent two glorious weeks on Country Roads of Switzerland enjoying all that Zurich, Lucerne, Bern,...
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    Traveled in July 2019
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    We are elated to learn that your Country Roads of Switzerland trip with Insight Vacations exceeded your expectations. We are especially pleased to hear that your Travel Director and Coach Driver’s dedication and knowledge allowed for an amazing atmosphere throughout your time on the road. Furthermore, we are without a doubt happy to have shared such a great experience with you and we truly look forward to welcoming you back soon for more incredible experiences.
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  • D
    July 17th, 2019
    Exceeded our expectations. This was our 7th trip with Insight and we have not been disappointed in any of them...
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    Traveled in July 2019
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    It certainly pleases us to learn that your overall experience with Insight Vacations in Switzerland was a successful one. Furthermore, we are especially delighted to know that you thoroughly enjoyed the itinerary and services provided by our staff and we truly look forward to welcoming you back soon for more amazing destinations.
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  • J
    April 30th, 2019
    I had a fantastic time. Daniele was an excellent guide and looked after us and gave advice. Everything about the tour...
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    Traveled in August 2018
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    We are delighted to learn that your time on the road with Insight Vacations was a memorable one. Furthermore, we are extremely proud to hear that our staff helped set the perfect tone for a memorable holiday. Similarly, we are very happy to learn that you enjoyed the itinerary provided and we definitely look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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