Contrasts of Switzerland Reviews

Well organised tour. The logistics of moving 47 people on and off trains to a strict timetable would be a nightmare, but Carolyn our guide, handled all aspects in a professional and friendly manner. This tour is not relaxing, but you do get to see some magnificent scenery throughout the Swiss Alps. Early mornings and punctuality is a must, but totally ...read more worth it!

This is the first train journey we have done and we weren't disappointed! It was amazing! Our tour director Agnes managed our group of 48 on and off trains without loosing anyone which was a feat in itself. The accommodation was of a high standard and it was great that we would put our bags out and they would be transported to our next destination and ...read more be waiting for us in our new room when we arrived. Finally, Switzerland scenery is amazing and we got to enjoy it from the comfort of our specially reserved train carriages gently rocking through the countryside.... it doesn’t get any better then this!

Had a fantastic time travelling around Switzerland on all the major scenic railways. An organised and knowledgeable tour leader, great travel companions and magnificent mountainous scenery has left us with great memories and fantastic photos. Glad we participated in all the optional experiences, every one was memorable. Thank you!

The trip in general was very good. All accommodation with the exception of Lucerne, where we were obviously treated as second class guests, was very good. St Moritz and Zermatt very extremely accommodating. Zermatt was a lovely place with it's "no cars" and great shops and food and drink outlets. I thought 43 on the tour was too many. We had some problems ...read more with train bookings being spread around different carriages which caused some angst with people having to move during the trip. Most of the travel was on normal commuter trains which although the standard of trains in Switzerland in very good was a bit of a hassle at times.

Got on well with all of the fellow travellers we had a chance to get to know and will keep in touch with some. There were few inclusions on this tour. Most of the Optional Excursions were a must or the tour wouldn't fulfill it's purpose. They were mostly reasonable value with the exception of the lake cruise and dinner in Geneva which was a rip off. It was the excursion we were most looking forward to but was very disappointing primarily because it was at night but the substandard meal a service would have spoiled even a day trip. This type of trip is quite dependent on the weather. We were lucky for the most part particularly the time on the Glacier Express and in Zermatt when viewing the Matterhorn. We were not so lucky when we visited Interlaken. The Tour Director was very personable, knowledgeable and competent.

The train journeys through Switzerland highlighted the spectacular scenery of the mountains, lakes and countryside. Stopping at cities like St. Moritz and Zermatt gave the most beautiful sights of snow-capped mountains, including the Matterhorn, while Lucerne showcased the beauty of the lakes as well as the history of the country with its incredible ...read more buildings. It was a wonderful and unforgettable journey. Travelling on the train allowed us to to stand and wander, giving us the opportunity to view the landscapes from either side and behind the train. The only drawbacks were having to change trains and not having enough time to explore Geneva. But otherwise, a great experience!

A well-paced tour with a good mix of travel modes - train, coach, boat - and plenty of time for walking around the cities and towns visited. Tour organisation was very good and flexible enough to handle contingencies (e.g route variation because of railway works) without unnecessary disruption to the schedule.

Great travelling by train as we were able to move around freely. Our Tour director was very friendly and knowledgeable and the hotels used were in good convenient locations and meals provided were tasty.

The train travel including the Glacier Express gave great views of the beautiful countryside. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about Switzerland and was available & helpful at all times. The accommodation and meals were excellent and the option trips added to the enjoyment & understanding of Swiss history & culture. We would recommend this tou ...read morer.