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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Zurich

    You'll arrive in Zurich and connect with your Travel Director and the rest of the group. The afternoon includes an orientation tour that shows you both the city's historic roots and its contemporary side. Later, everyone gathers for dinner to get the Swiss adventure started.

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mövenpick Airport), Hotel (Hyatt Place Zurich Airport The Circle, Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport The Circle)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Zurich exploring ancient heritage and modern areas
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    Zurich
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  2. Day 2

    Zurich to St. Moritz

    A scenic train ride takes you through Chur and into St. Moritz, a sophisticated resort town with Lake St. Moritz as its backdrop. You have the option this afternoon to take one of Switzerland's most spectacular rail routes over the Bernina Pass. Dinner's included at your hotel tonight.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Reine Victoria)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic train journey to St. Moritz via Chur
    • Viewing of Lake St. Moritz and alpine landscapes

    Optional Activities

    • Travel on one of Switzerland's most spectacular rail routes across the Bernina Pass
    Landmarks
    Lake St. Moritz
    Bernina Pass
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  3. Day 3

    St. Moritz to Zermatt

    Today you board the Glacier Express, one of Europe's most talked-about train journeys from St. Moritz to Zermatt. The route crosses hundreds of bridges and hits the Oberalp Pass at 2,044 m (6,700 ft) while you watch the alpine landscape roll by. Lunch happens on board as you pass lakes and glaciers. Once in Zermatt, there's a brief orientation tour of the town sitting at the foot of the Matterhorn.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board the Glacier Express), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ambassador), Hotel (Ambassador Zermatt)

    Included Activities

    • Glacier Express train journey from St. Moritz to Zermatt
    • Viewing of Oberalp Pass at 2,044 m (6,700 ft)
    • Orientation tour of Zermatt
    • Viewing of the Matterhorn (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Oberalp Pass
    Matterhorn
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Zermatt

    You've got the full day to take in Zermatt's mountain air and views at whatever pace suits you. There's an optional trip up to Klein Matterhorn if you want some of the most incredible mountain vistas available in the region.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ambassador), Hotel (Ambassador Zermatt)

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Experience to the Klein Matterhorn for mountain views
    Landmarks
    Klein Matterhorn
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Zermatt to Geneva

    The train takes you to Geneva, and from there you head to La Fermée Enchantée for lunch on a working sustainable farm. You'll meet a beekeeper and learn about their work with bees and biodiversity. Back in Geneva, there's an orientation tour covering the Old Town, Jet d'Eau, and the Flower Clock. After that, the city is yours to explore or you could take an optional lake cruise to see lakeside villages.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at La Ferme Enchantée sustainable farm with beekeeper meeting)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Royal Manotel), Hotel (Warwick Geneva)

    Included Activities

    • Train journey to Geneva
    • Be My Guest lunch experience at La Ferme Enchantée sustainable farm
    • Meeting with the beekeeper from Apidae - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
    • Orientation tour of Geneva including Old Town, Jet d'Eau and Flower Clock

    Optional Activities

    • Lake Geneva cruise with views of lakeside villages
    • Exploration of medieval streets and squares on foot
    Landmarks
    Jet d'Eau
    Flower Clock
    Geneva Old Town
  6. Day 6

    Geneva to Lucerne

    You travel from Geneva along the Golden Pass route with a stop in Interlaken, positioned between three famous peaks: Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. The views of the Bernese Oberland are outstanding as you follow the Brünig Pass into Lucerne. There's a tour of Lucerne's well-known sites like Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument, then free time to explore. An optional Swiss folklore show with fondue dinner and yodeling lessons is available if that interests you.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu)

    Included Activities

    • Golden Pass route train journey from Geneva to Lucerne
    • Stop in Interlaken with views of Swiss Alps peaks
    • Travel across Brünig Pass with views of turquoise lakes and Bernese Oberland peaks
    • Orientation tour of Lucerne including Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument

    Optional Activities

    • Swiss folklore show with fondue dinner and yodeling lesson
    Landmarks
    Eiger
    Mönch
    Jungfrau
    Chapel Bridge
    Lion Monument
    Brünig Pass
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  7. Day 7

    Lucerne

    Lucerne gives you a relaxed day to wander around the lakeside town with mountains surrounding it. Check out the medieval streets for Swiss chocolate or take an optional carriage ride through one of the country's most beautiful mountain villages. Before the Farewell dinner this evening, you'll have time to soak in the town's calm, charming atmosphere.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu)

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Experience to a nearby Mountain Peak
    • Exploration of medieval streets and shopping for Swiss chocolate
    • Carriage ride through one of Switzerland's most beautiful mountain villages
  8. Day 8

    Lucerne to Zurich

    You'll say goodbye to Switzerland and the friends you've made on this trip. Your Travel Director provides train tickets from Lucerne to Zurich Airport, which you can use whenever works for your schedule. A coach transfer to the airport is also an option if you'd prefer that instead.

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • TC
    · September 13th, 2025
    Craig was a fantastic tour guide and the saving grace of the trip. There were just too many people to make any kind of connection with most. There were just oo many stops on such a short tour. Saint Moritz and Geneva could've been drive by's perhaps, but there was no time to really see much of either place. Also, some of the participants were not physically up to the task. Two people were in walkers as an example,, but others also struggled with the physical demands, though those demands were not great. As a side comment, this tour had a lot of busing and train riding and we would've preferred to have more walking.
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    Trip date: August 2025
  • AB
    · May 29th, 2024
    Sophie is an awesome tour guide! Organized, strong communication skills, listens and cares.
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    Thank you for your fantastic review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the services provided by our Travel Director and found her exceptional. Our Travel Directors are indeed a valuable asset to our company. We appreciate you choosing to travel... Show more
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    Trip date: April 2024
  • MH
    · August 31st, 2023
    Emmo was amazing!!!!
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    Trip date: August 2023
  • MB
    · August 22nd, 2023
    Had an amazing time in Switzerland and met new wonderful friends. Trafalgar did a great job. Everything was organized and safety was top priority. Will travel with Trafalgar again.
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    Trafalgar commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your Switzerland experience with us. We are pleased our On Road team allowed you to witness the stunning attractions in Switzerland and immerse yourself in the Switzerland culture. It is great to read that you have arrived home... Show more
    Trip date: August 2023
  • MN
    · May 16th, 2023
    There were several things to like or dislike - we had a great tour guide with us the entire trip - but the group was just too big, especially for a tour that involved frequently getting on & off trains in a hurry,
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    Trafalgar commented on this review
    We appreciate your comments regarding your Switzerland experience with us. We are thrilled to read that our Travel Director shared their passion for travel to make it a memorable trip. We are sorry that you were not well informed at the time of the... Show more
    Trip date: May 2023
  • Contrasts of Switzerland reviewer 6
    · September 18th, 2022
    My wife and I had a really fun time on the tour. We saw a great deal and enjoyed experiencing the different regions of Switzerland. Our tour guide Stephanie was excellent. She was always available for questions
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    Thank you for sharing such positive feedback regarding your trip experience with our Travel Director. We recognise the importance of having a professional Travel Director travelling with our valuable guests to deliver incredible trips, and we are beyond... Show more
    Trip date: September 2022
  • ME
    · July 16th, 2022
    Great tour of Switzerland. Lots of daily train travel.
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    Trip date: June 2022
  • JC
    · July 12th, 2022
    Such a wonderful experience. Craig made the trip smooth and educated us on all things Switzerland. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see Switzerland
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    Trip date: June 2022
  • KB
    · May 4th, 2022
    The tour was excellent. Our tour guide, Agnas, was excellent. She was very informative, sweet , and accomodating.
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    Trip date: April 2022
  • YU
    · September 30th, 2021
    Well coordinated and tour director was fabulous. Wonderful way to see the beauty of Switzerland but would have liked an additional layover day in Lake Geneva.
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    Trip date: September 2021

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    Asked on July 8th, 2025

    When will we receive more details on the trip? Can you provide us more information on signing up for optional excursions?

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      Your travel documents will be delivered electronically in PDF format 21 days prior to departure. Optional experiences/excursions will be introduced by your Travel Director during the tour. They'll provide full details, including availability, pricing, and how to sign up.

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    Is the Bernina Pass Discovery experience an additional train trip or is it taken instead of the scenic train journey via Chur?

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      Upon review, the scenic train journey via Chur is part of the trip and the Bernina Pass Discovery is an optional experience that cost CHF98.00.

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      We made an effort to find an alternative tour that includes a visit to the Matterhorn, but, regrettably, we were unable to locate one. However, we want to inform you that this tour offers an opportunity to view the Matterhorn through the Klein Matterhorn Excursion for CHF141.00 per person, along with the chance to enjoy the included highlights of the 'Stay With Stories'.

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    My wife uses walking stick to walk. She can walk without sticks under a quarter of a mile but at a slow pace. Is the Switzerland tour too difficult for her?

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      The activity level for this trip is balanced, with cumulative daily standing 1-3 hours, and daily walking up to 1-3 miles per day. Terrains involve flat and uneven surfaces like cobblestones, hills, and stairs. Guests should be able to get on and off the coach without assistance.

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    On the Contrasts of Switzerland tour, it mentions visiting the highest peak Jungfraujoch but I don't see this listed in the itinerary specifically, could you confirm that this is part of the tour or something we can add on if it is not included.

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten November 2024

      Our sincerest apology, but on Trafalgar Tours end, visit to Jungfraujoch is no longer included on this adventure. We advised the TourRadar team to update their website itinerary to avoid misinformation like this. Nevertheless, this tour will have a must-see sightseeing to different places in Switzerland, which for sure you will enjoy.

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