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Switzerland’s Lakes, Mountains & Rails

8 days
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian
Group Size 16 - 24
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Zurich to Wengen

    Start point
    Frachtstrasse 39, 8302 Kloten, Switzerland (Zurich International Airport | Arrivals Hall, 11:00 - 11:00)
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Braunbär Hotel & Spa | Wengen)

    Included Activities

    • Bern Walking Tour including Zytglogge, Munsterplatz, Einstein Museum, and Zentrum Paul Klee Museum
    • Cog Railway to Wengen
    Landmarks
    Zytglogge
    Munsterplatz
    Einstein Museum
    Zentrum Paul Klee Museum
    Eiger
    Mönch
    Jungfrau
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Wengen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Braunbär Hotel & Spa | Wengen)

    Included Activities

    • Cog Railroad excursion to Lauterbrunnen Valley
    • Trümmelbach Falls visit with lift to glacier-fed waterfalls
    • Cable car to Gimmelwald
    • Village of Gimmelwald exploration
    • Cable car to Mürren

    Optional Activities

    • Funicular ride to Allmendhubel for views
    • Cable car to Piz Gloria summit (additional cost) for 360° panorama of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau
    Landmarks
    Lauterbrunnen Valley
    Trümmelbach Falls
    Gimmelwald
    Mürren
    Schilthorn
    Piz Gloria
    Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn
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  3. Day 3

    Wengen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Braunbär Hotel & Spa | Wengen)

    Included Activities

    • Schynige Platte-Bahn Cog Railroad to Wilderswil
    • Lake Brienz Cruise
    • Brienzer Rothorn Steam Train to summit
    Landmarks
    Lake Thun
    Lake Brienz
    Giessbach Waterfall
    Brienzer Rothorn
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Wengen

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Braunbär Hotel & Spa | Wengen)

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Wengen village
    • Scenic viewpoint visits on own schedule
    • Optional excursions using Rail Pass at your own pace
  5. Day 5

    Wengen to Grindelwald

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Braunbär Hotel & Spa | Wengen)

    Included Activities

    • Cog Railroad to Grindelwald
    • Village of Grindelwald exploration
    • Mount First Cable Car ride
    • First Cliff Walk Suspension Bridge

    Optional Activities

    • Half-day Jungfraujoch Mountain Railroad tour to Top of Europe (additional cost) including Lindt Chocolate Shop, Ice Palace, Snow Park, and Sphinx Observation Deck
    • Grindelwald Museum visit
    Landmarks
    Jungfraujoch
    Eiger
    Mönch
    Lindt Chocolate Shop
    Ice Palace
    Sphinx Observation Deck
    Grindelwald
    Mount First
    First Cliff Walk Suspension Bridge
    Grindelwald Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Wengen to Meiringen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in Wengen with fellow travelers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Braunbär Hotel & Spa | Wengen)

    Included Activities

    • Cog Train to Grindelwald
    • Rosenlaui Valley visit
    • Aare River Gorge walk
    • Meiringen village exploration
    • Express train along Lake Brienz to Interlaken
    • Cog Train to Wengen

    Optional Activities

    • Sherlock Holmes Museum visit
    • Photo opportunity with Sherlock Holmes statue
    • Meringue tasting
    Landmarks
    Rosenlaui Valley
    Aare River Gorge
    Reichenbach Falls
    Sherlock Holmes Museum
    Lake Brienz
  7. Day 7

    Wengen to Zurich

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crowne Plaza Zurich by IHG)

    Included Activities

    • Cog Railroad from Wengen
    • Brunngasse stroll in Brienz
    • Traditional woodcarving shop visit
    • Lucerne walking tour including Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge
    • Lucerne lakeside stroll
    Landmarks
    Brienz
    Brunngasse
    Brunig Pass
    Lake Lucerne
    Lion Monument
    Chapel Bridge
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  8. Day 8

    Departure

    End point
    Frachtstrasse 39, 8302 Kloten, Switzerland (Zurich International, 09:00 - 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • B
    December 19th, 2025
    5
    I had a very memorable trip in Switzerland. It was was very well organized and the tour director, Adriana, was tops....
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    Traveled in September 2025
    Reply from: Tours of Distinction
    Thank you for the recommendation Barbara. We are thrilled you had a memorable trip and look forward to seeing you again!
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    December 17th, 2025
    5
    This was an excellent itinerary. It was center-based and the Swiss Travel Pass was a nice touch.
    Traveled in September 2025
    Reply from: Tours of Distinction
    Thank you for sharing your recommendation Savana! We look forward to seeing you again.
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    September 29th, 2025
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    Our trip was amazing - especially the week before we joined the tour and the almost 2 days of free time (out of 8...
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    We genuinely value your feedback and will ensure that it is carefully reviewed by our team, as we are dedicated to maintaining the high standards of comfort and service that we promise to our guests. It is disheartening to learn that your experience did not meet your expectations, as our primary focus is to create remarkable and pleasurable travel experiences. We will take your comments into consideration as we continue to enhance our services and strive to provide the best possible journeys for all our guests. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.
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    November 11th, 2024
    5
    Our tour guide was amazing and a lot of fun. Ted made the trip! Everything was above board and exceeded our...
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    Traveled in October 2024
    Reply from: Tours of Distinction
    Thank you for taking the time to share your trip feedback Debra! We are glad Ted make the trip and exceeded your expectations. We look forward to hosting you on a future adventure!
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  • K
    November 4th, 2024
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    Marco was an incredible Tour Leader. He paid attention to detail and get everything on track. I cannot recommend him...
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    Traveled in July 2024
    Reply from: Tours of Distinction
    Thank you for the great review Katherine. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts. We hope to see you on another trip in the future.
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    Gloria

    Asked on February 12th, 2026

    I have booked this tour and have arranged accommodations the day before and the day after the tour. I'm asking for the name of the hotel that you have us staying at?

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    Kristen

    Asked on January 26th, 2026

    Can you please share with me how many travelers that will be in this group if full? Is there so many travelers that have to commit for the tour to be guaranteed. I'm afraid to purchase a flight not knowing if the tour will happen. What are the odds of actually staying at the Braunbar Hotel and not "or similar"?

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    • Tours of DistinctionOperatorWritten January 2026

      The maximum amount of travelers we take on this trip is 24. That said, it averages out at about 18 and we can run it with as few as 12 people. We have 6 that have already signed-up and we are pretty confident it will be a go, even this far out. We have already contracted with the Braunbar hotel. This is a great trip that offers a solid group experience but also gives a nice balance of time to do your own thing.

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    Diane

    Asked on January 14th, 2026

    What are the inclusions?

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    • Tours of DistinctionOperatorWritten January 2026

      The tour includes:
      Bern Walking Tour
      8-Day Swiss Travel Pass
      Cog Railroad to Lauterbrunnen Valley
      Trümmelbach Falls
      Village of Gimmelwald
      Schynige Platte-Bahn
      Lake Brienz Cruise
      Brienzer Rothorn Steam Train
      Mount First Cable Car
      Village of Meiringen & Reichenbach Falls
      Traditional Woodcarving Shop
      Lucerne Walking Tour

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    Jen

    Asked on January 13th, 2026

    Can you assist with pre-accommodation for this adventure and advise on the applicable pricing?

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    Price / Availability
    • Tours of DistinctionOperatorWritten January 2026

      The trip starts at the Zurich International Airport on day 1. We can certainly help with pre-tour accommodation either at the hotel we use in Zurich on the last night of the trip or near the airport.

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    Allison

    Asked on December 19th, 2025

    How strenuous is this trip? Is our luggage transported from hotel to hotel or do you carry it ourselves on the train?

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    • Tours of DistinctionOperatorWritten December 2025

      It is rather easy going. You can expect about 3 hours of walking per day, but not all at once. You are responsible for your luggage on the train from Bern to Wengen. Then, there is luggage assistance after that. The trips stays in Wengen for 6 nights and then 1 night in Zurich at the end.

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      Allison

      TravelerWritten December 2025

      I noticed that on a different Switzerland tour that I can put a 48-hour hold on 4 reservations. But, I don't see where I can do that for this tour. Am I missing the place on the form that puts a 48 hr. hold on this tour?

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      Allison

      TravelerWritten December 2025

      If I put a deposit down, and then find that one of my companions has changed their mind about the trip, can we get our deposit back if we notify you within 5 days from today?

    • Tours of DistinctionOperatorWritten December 2025

      We do not normally allow that but will in this case. Usually it is 3 days. You would have until Wednesday the 24 to cancel them if you put a deposit down and receive a refund of the deposit paid.

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    Rosemary

    Asked on September 14th, 2025

    Is breakfast included in the Wengen hotel? Does Schynige platte-bahn take us directly to lake brienz or will we get to spend some time in wilderswil? Approximately how much is the jungfraujoch? Will we get a chance to stop at Interlaken on day 6 and spend time there? Which hotel in Zurich? How many people are usually in the group?

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    • Tours of DistinctionOperatorWritten September 2025

      Breakfast is included. The Schynige Platte-Bahn does not take you do Lake Brienz and there is not time in Wilderswil. After Schynige Platte-Bahn we take the train from WIlderswil to Interlaken and board the cruise. There is really no time at all in Interlaken. It is the Hotel Stoller in Zurich. We take a max of 24 on this trip.

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    Scott

    Asked on August 7th, 2025

    if i am travelling alone- could i still choose the double/twin option for room if you guys pair me up with another traveler of the same gender?

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    • Tours of DistinctionOperatorWritten August 2025

      You can do that. If we fail to find you a roommate, you can opt to pay the single price or cancel 60 days from departure with no loss of deposit.

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      Scott

      TravelerWritten September 2025

      I was also wondering what hotel are we staying at in Wengen for this trip?

    • Tours of DistinctionOperatorWritten September 2025

      The hotel in Wengen is the Braunbär Hotel & Spa or similar.

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    Jon

    Asked on July 24th, 2025

    are June and September your only dates

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    • Tours of DistinctionOperatorWritten July 2025

      Yes, those are the only dates for 2026.

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      Jon

      TravelerWritten July 2025

      Is there any possibility of more dates opening up in 2026

    • Tours of DistinctionOperatorWritten July 2025

      At this point, we do not see that happening.

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    Olivia

    Asked on July 8th, 2025

    what is the estimated cost of the Jungfraujoch excursion and will I be able to book it in August? does the tour include airport or train pickup / drop off in Zurich?

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    • Tours of DistinctionOperatorWritten July 2025

      The Jungfrau excursion is approximately $156 USD per person. You can book that in August if you would like. The trip is from the Zurich Airport back to the Zurich Airport. That said, the August departure has not met minimum numbers and will not be running. Our September 15 trip is available.

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    Helen

    Asked on April 29th, 2025

    Would you recommend the June or September tour dates on 2026? Also, we are in our 70's; are we responsible for transporting our own luggage???

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    • Tours of DistinctionOperatorWritten April 2025

      Either are a wonderful time to go, and you miss the crowds of summer. June, the weather can be a little less predictable; however, you would have nice warm days and cooler evenings in the higher elevations. September is a more desired to go, and you have the beginning of the fall festivals. It is really up to you.

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      Helen

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      Also wondering about luggage transfers?

    • Tours of DistinctionOperatorWritten April 2025

      There is luggage assistance at the train stations. I hope that helps.

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