Spectacular Switzerland

8 Days Zurich to Basel
Spectacular Switzerland
Spectacular Switzerland
Spectacular Switzerland
New Release Coach Scenic GoldenPass Express Jungfrau Railway

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Embark on an eight-day journey from Zurich to Lucerne, featuring the iconic cogwheel train to Mt Pilatus for stunning alpine views. Ride the GoldenPass Express to Montreux, passing picturesque landscapes, and explore Bern’s medieval charm on a guided tour.
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Trip Length
8 Days
Trip Starts
Zurich
Trip Ends
Basel
Trip Style
Land Journey
Accommodation
4 Star
Budget
Premium
Age Range
12-99 Years
Max. Group Size
44
Guide Style
Fully Guided
Tour Code
EUTLSS8
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Itinerary

Arrive in Zürich and transfer to your hotel. This evening, get to know your fellow travellers at a Welcome Reception.

Accommodation: Hotel Opera Zürich

This morning, embark on an orientation tour of Zürich. Stroll along Bahnhofstrasse, one of the world's most exclusive shopping streets, lined with high-end boutiques and luxury brands. Admire the Gothic splendour of the Grossmünster, traditionally associated with the city's patron saints, Felix and Regula. Your local guide will then lead you along the charming Limmatquai, a picturesque promenade beside the Limmat River, lined with historic buildings, cafés and boutiques.

Afterwards, travel through the scenic Swiss countryside to Lucerne. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner at your hotel.

Accommodation: Lucerne, Hotel Astoria (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

With its breathtaking Swiss Alps backdrop, Lucerne is a delight to explore. On a guided tour, see the Lion Monument, commemorating the Swiss Guards who died during the French Revolution, and wander across the historic Chapel Bridge beside the medieval Water Tower.

Insider Experience - Mount Pilatus Cogwheel Railway Travel to the summit of Mount Pilatus aboard the world's steepest cogwheel railway, taking in sweeping views of flower-filled pastures, rocky ledges and snow-dusted peaks.

Enhance Your Journey - Swiss Folklore Show and Dinner Enjoy an optional evening at a traditional Swiss folklore restaurant, where a hearty local meal is accompanied by alpine horns, yodelling and musicians in traditional costume.

Accommodation: Lucerne, Hotel Astoria (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast

This morning, after breakfast, travel by coach to Interlaken, a charming resort town nestled in the heart of the Bernese Oberland. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day to explore at your own pace before dinner this evening.

Enhance Your Journey - Schilthorn Ascend to the summit of Schilthorn by cable car, where cinematic history meets some of Switzerland's most breathtaking alpine scenery. Famously featured in the James Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service, this vantage point reveals a sweeping panorama across the Bernese Alps. Gaze out over a sea of peaks, including the iconic Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, with views stretching as far as the Black Forest.

Accommodation: The hey Hotel Interlaken
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Today, travel high into the Bernese Alps to Jungfraujoch, 3,454 metres above sea level and home to Europe's highest railway station. Known as the ‘Top of Europe', this remarkable journey climbs through dramatic mountain scenery, with views of snow-capped peaks, glaciers and alpine valleys along the way.

At the summit, admire sweeping panoramas across the Aletsch Glacier and surrounding mountains, and explore highlights such as the Ice Palace and the Sphinx Observatory, enhancing the sense of wonder at this unforgettable alpine destination.

Accommodation: The hey Hotel Interlaken
Included Meals: Breakfast

This morning, board the GoldenPass Express for a scenic rail journey to Montreux. As the train winds through the Swiss countryside, take in sweeping views of alpine meadows, storybook chalets and soaring peaks. Pass through the resort town of Gstaad, the ballooning hub of Château-d'Oex and quiet mountain hamlets tucked among the valleys. On arrival in Montreux, continue by local train to Lausanne, where the remainder of the evening is yours to explore at leisure.

Accommodation: Mövenpick Lausanne, Deluxe Lake View Room
Included Meals: Breakfast

Located on the shores of Lake Geneva, Lausanne boasts a magnificent Alpine backdrop and a picturesque old town. With the day at leisure, you may wish join an optional tour to Vevey (additional expense). This evening, join your fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner.

Accommodation: Mövenpick Lausanne, Deluxe Lake View Room
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, stop in the Swiss capital of Bern for a guided tour. Continue onto Basel, where your tour comes to an end.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Trip Inclusions

  • GoldenPass Express: Board the GoldenPass Express for a scenic journey to Montreux. As you travel through the Swiss countryside, enjoy breathtaking views of alpine meadows, picturesque villages, and towering peaks. Along the way, you'll pass through the charming towns of Gstaad, famous for its glitzy appeal, Château-d'Oex, known for its hot air balloon festival, and Montbovon, a peaceful village nestled in the mountains.
  • Cog-Wheel Railway: Travel to the peak of Mount Pilatus along the world's steepest cog-wheel railway, enjoying views of flower-filled pastures, rocky mountain ledges and snow-tipped peaks.
  • Jungfrau Railway: Journey on the iconic Jungfrau Railway. See spectacular views at two observation stops, hewn out of solid rock between the rail tunnel and the infamous north face of the Eiger.

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
  • Prices are for land and rail only. Flights are not included unless specified

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