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Swiss Sational: Switzerland & Lake Como By Design

8 days
From Zurich to Lugano
5.0
34,410 traveler reviews

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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

  1. Day 1

    Zurich

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner at hotel
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  2. Day 2

    Rhine Falls

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk of Zurich Old Town including Fraumünsterkirche
    • Rhine Falls visit for photography
    Landmarks
    Fraumünsterkirche
    Rhine Falls
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  3. Day 3

    Chillon

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Bern Old Town
    • Bear Park visit
    • Panoramic city view from Rose Garden
    • Guided visit of Chillon Castle
    Landmarks
    Bern Old Town
    Bear Park
    Rose Garden
    Chillon Castle
  4. Day 4

    Lake Geneva

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Swiss Chocolate & Cheese Excursion: Visit Maison Cailler chocolaterie for interactive chocolate experiences and stroll through Gruyères medieval pedestrian center
    • Mountains Soar & Wines Pour Excursion: Lake Geneva cruise, Lavaux UNESCO vineyard exploration, wine tasting, and scenic Swiss train ride through terraced wine region
    Landmarks
    Maison Cailler
    Gruyères
    Lake Geneva
    Lavaux
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  5. Day 5

    Glacier 3000

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Gondola ride to Glacier 3000
    • Glacier exploration walk or fun park activities
    Landmarks
    Glacier 3000
  6. Day 6

    Lugano

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Olive You Lugano Excursion: Guided hike through olive groves with Lake Lugano views, aperitivo, and time to stroll in Gandria village
    • The Right Train of Mind Excursion: Guided walking tour of Locarno and Centovalli train ride with farmers, century-old stories, local specialties, and wine
    Landmarks
    Lake Lugano
    Gandria
    Locarno
  7. Day 7

    Bellagio

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Como orientation walk
    • Free time to explore Como
    • Private boat ride across Lake Como to Bellagio
    • Farewell dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Como
    Bellagio
    Lake Como
  8. Day 8

    Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast
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5
(34,410 reviews)

Number of tours

456

Age Range

5 to 80 years old

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Reviews from other tours by Globus

  • Amy
    June 22nd, 2025
    5.0
    We loved this tour! It was a great balance of city and countryside. It includes excellent accommodations and meals...
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  • Damian
    September 3rd, 2024
    5.0
    My husband, myself and my 2 sisters booked a tour through Globus 'The Taperstry tour'. Our tour guide Gert was a very...
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  • Nicole
    August 8th, 2024
    5.0
    Spectacular Switzerland lived up to and exceeded its name. We saw so much but the balance between guided tours and...
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    Jeff

    Asked on May 2nd, 2024

    Can you help with transfer from Lugano to Lake Como after the trip is over on May 24, 2024?

    Flights / Transfers
    • GlobusOperatorWritten May 2024

      Unfortunately, we would not be able to arrange a transfer back to Lake Como at the end of the tour. The only transfer we can offer that day would be a transfer to the airport in Milan.

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    Kim

    Asked on April 24th, 2024

    Would it be possible to add 1 more day in Milan?

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    • GlobusOperatorWritten April 2024

      We will not be able to book any additional nights in Milan. The tour ends in Lugano. We would not be able to book the nights in Milan.

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    Clare

    Asked on April 24th, 2024

    Is it possible to add 1 more day in Milan for this trip?

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    • GlobusOperatorWritten April 2024

      For the tour Swiss Sational: Switzerland and Lake Como By Design does not have any additional nights available to offer in Milan.

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Tour ID: 246980

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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 25th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 25th, 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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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

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ChildrenUnder 18

0

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