Best Of Switzerland

Day Stops

• Zürich, Switzerland
• Bern, Switzerland
• Montreux, Switzerland

Hotel(s)

Mona Montreux

Meal(s)

Breakfast

We leave the bright lights of Zürich behind and stop in Bern with its Old Town, admiring its medieval streets, ornate fountains and arcaded walkways. Journeying to Lake Geneva, we arrive in the resort town of Montreux, set against the pristine backdrop of snow-covered peaks and vineyards. After lunch, consider joining an Optional Experience to cruise Lake Geneva, including a visit to the Charlie Chaplin museum in his former estate, Manoir de Ban.

Day Stops

• Montreux, Switzerland
• 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland

Hotel(s)

Le Mirabeau Zermatt

Meal(s)

Breakfast, Lunch

This morning, we visit Chillon Castle, immortalized by Lord Byron's 'Prisoner of Chillon'. For nearly four centuries, this water fortress was the residence of the Counts of Savoy and an important stop for traders. Our next stop is the Lavaux region, a charming wine village above Lake Geneva, where we’ll Connect With Locals over lunch at our Be My Guest experience. Continue your journey to the resort town of Zermatt, set against the backdrop of the snow-capped Matterhorn.

Day Stop

• 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland

Hotel(s)

Le Mirabeau Zermatt

Meal(s)

Breakfast

Spend a full free day soaking up Zermatt's crisp mountain air and panoramic vistas. Relax in beautiful surroundings or consider an Optional Experience to the Klein Matterhorn for the most spectacular mountain views.

Day Stops

• 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland
• 28831 Baveno, Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy

Hotel(s)

Hotel Simplon Baveno

Meal(s)

Breakfast

Departing Switzerland, we travel to the lakeside town of Baveno on Italy's Lake Maggiore. Spend the rest of the day indulging in the laid-back lakeside atmosphere or consider joining an Optional Experience to Isola Bella, one of the lake's Borromean islands, with its palazzo and exquisite gardens.

Day Stops

• 28831 Baveno, Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy
• 23037 Tirano, Province of Sondrio, Italy
• 7504 Pontresina, Switzerland
• 7500 St Moritz, Switzerland

Hotel(s)

Hotel Reine Victoria by Laudinella St. Moritz

Meal(s)

Breakfast, Dinner

We travel through the scenic Italian countryside to the fortified town of Tirano. Here, we board the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Rhaetian Railway to cross the Bernina Pass and wind our way through scenic landscapes en route to the stylish resort town of St. Moritz. This evening, enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers.

Day Stops

• 7500 St Moritz, Switzerland
• Lucerne, Switzerland

Hotel(s)

Grand Hotel Europe Lucerne

Meal(s)

Breakfast

Journeying through lush green landscapes, past Lake Zürich, we arrive in lakeside Lucerne. Pay tribute to the brave Swiss Guards, who lost their lives defending King Louis XVI at the Lion Monument, and admire the iconic wooden Chapel Bridge before strolling past the city's colorful façades. Consider joining a cruise on the tranquil lake waters and then ride the world's first double deck 'CabriO' cable car to the top of Mount Stanserhorn.

Day Stops

• Lucerne, Switzerland
• 3855 Brienz, Switzerland
• 3800 Interlaken, Switzerland

Hotel(s)

Grand Hotel Europe Lucerne

Meal(s)

Breakfast, Dinner

We travel to Interlaken at the heart of Switzerland, which lies in the shadow of the Jungfrau Mountain. Stopping in the village of Brienz en route, we’ll Dive Into Culture and gain insights into the centuries-old tradition of wood carving for which this village is so famous. Spend some time on your own and enjoy superb views of the peaks of the Bernese Oberland. This evening, we enjoy dinner with our fellow travelers and Travel Director toasting the highlights of Switzerland we've enjoyed along the way.

Day Stops

• Lucerne, Switzerland
• Zürich, Switzerland

Meal(s)

Breakfast

As our journey through the Best of Switzerland comes to an end, we bid our newfound friends a fond farewell. Departure Transfer Arrive at the airport at 08:00