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No tour to Switzerland is complete without seeing the stunning scenery. Enjoy a scenic drive following Lake Zürich and Lake Walen through the high Alps to the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein. Also drive to the Swiss Engadine, a valley considered by many as the world’s most beautiful mountain area, with deep-blue lakes, airy larch forests, mountain peaks exceeding 12,000 feet, and quaint villages. Here, enjoy St. Moritz, one of the world's most famous resorts. Other mountain scenery awaits you in Täsch, where you’ll board a mountain train to car-free Zermatt, a picturesque cluster of rustic chalets beneath the famous Matterhorn. If you desire to see lakes, you'll enjoy Lake Como, stunning Lake Geneva, and Lugano, the popular subtropical resort on the shores of Lake Lugano.
You'll also visit some of Switzerland's famous cities, including Zürich, Berne, and Lucerne. Plus, to bring Switzerland to life, Globus has arranged some unique experiences for you, such as a traditional Swiss working farm in Berne. Another true Swiss experience is a trip to the top of Mount Pilatus to enjoy heavenly views. You'll even get a special souvenir cap to remember this experience! Of course, Switzerland is known for its chocolates, and on this Switzerland tour, you'll taste traditional chocolate pralines.
From stunning scenery and vibrant cities to special experiences and the incredible Passion Play, this Switzerland tour—with Oberammergau—is sure to delight.
By June 2021, your vacation, which includes the Oberammergau Passion Play, requires a per-person, non-refundable deposit of £480. Prior to June 2021, a minimum of £200 non-refundable per person deposit is required to secure your reservation and tickets for the play.
Highlights
Welcome dinner; orientation walk of the Old Town; LF taste Sprüngli chocolate pralines
VADUZVisit the capital of Liechtenstein
LAKE COMO
Picture stop
SWISS-ITALIAN LAKE DISTRICT
TÄSCH–ZERMATT–TÄSCH
By mountain train
BERNEGuided walking tour, stop at the Bear Park and enjoy a panoramic view from the Rose Garden; LF lunch at a working farm
LUCERNEWalking tour including the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge; LF Mount Pilatus excursion including a souvenir cap; farewell dinner
INNSBRUCKWalk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof
MUNICHOrientation, visit Marienplatz
OBERAMMERGAUPassion Play
2022 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 6 dinners
ARRIVE IN ZURICH, SWITZERLAND
Day1
Welcome to Zurich! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
ZURICH–VADUZ, LIECHTENSTEIN–ST. MORITZ, SWITZERLAND
Day2
Enjoy an orientation walk of Zurich’s well-preserved OLD TOWN with its medieval guild houses, and LF taste the traditional CHOCOLATE PRALINES at the famous Sprüngli Confectionery. Next, a scenic drive following Lake Zurich and Lake Walen through the high Alps to the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein. After a break in its capital, Vaduz, ascend the Rhine Valley into the mountainous Grisons, a canton where three of the country’s four languages are spoken. The 7,504-foot Julier Pass, an important Alpine road since Roman times, leads to the Engadine. This valley is considered by many as the most beautiful mountain area in the world, with deep-blue lakes, airy larch forests that turn golden in the fall, mountain peaks exceeding 12,000 feet, and quaint villages with massive white stone houses in the characteristic Grisons style. Afternoon arrival in ritzy St. Moritz.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
ST. MORITZ–LAKE COMO, ITALY–LUGANO, SWITZERLAND
Day3
A gradual change of scenery as you descend towards the enchanting shores of Italy’s Lake Como and continue on to the southern tip of Switzerland. The vegetation south of the Alps is Mediterranean: chestnut groves, vineyards, and olive and fig trees make you forget that earlier today you were within walking distance of glaciers. Afternoon arrival in the popular subtropical resort town of Lugano allows time for shopping under the arcades of Via Nassa or an espresso on flower-festooned Piazza Riforma. To truly appreciate splendid Lake Lugano, an exciting optional boat ride is available, followed by dinner at a traditional “grotto” restaurant.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LUGANO–STRESA, ITALY–TÄSCH, SWITZERLAND–ZERMATT
Day4
From Lake Lugano to the Italian shore of Lake Maggiore for a break in elegant Stresa. An optional boat ride to enchanting Isola Bella can be arranged. Continue over lofty Simplon Pass into the Swiss Valais, an area renowned for its excellent wines and great mountain resorts. To reach the most famous of them, leave the coach behind in Täsch and board a MOUNTAIN TRAIN to climb the last few miles up to car-free Zermatt, a picturesque cluster of rustic chalets beneath the Matterhorn.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ZERMATT–LAKE GENEVA
Day5
This morning, you can join an exciting optional excursion to Klein Matterhorn for spectacular views of the surrounding Alps. Later, motor through the vineyards and apricot groves of the lower Rhône Valley, and arrive at beautiful Lake Geneva for your overnight stay.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
LAKE GENEVA–BERNE–LUCERNE
Day6
In the stately capital of Berne, your guided tour starts at the BEAR PARK, followed by a panoramic view of the city from the Rose Garden. Next, enjoy a walking tour through the beautifully preserved medieval Old Town. Witness the hourly parade of painted figures at the Clock Tower and take pictures of ornate, flower-adorned fountains. The highlight of the day is a LF special lunch at a traditional Swiss WORKING FARM, to give you a chance to see how people live in rural Switzerland. Over Brünig Pass to picturesque Lucerne. An optional dinner excursion is available to a folklore party with yodeling for a first-hand impression of Alpine merrymaking.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
LUCERNE
Day7
On your walking tour this morning, admire Thorwaldsen’s impressive LION MONUMENT, dedicated to the Swiss Guards who protected the Royal House of France during the French Revolution, and ornate patrician houses of the walled Old Town, then cross the famous covered CHAPEL BRIDGE to the Jesuit Church. Afterwards, another true Swiss experience: LF a trip to the top of Mount Pilatus, the “Guard of Lucerne,” where you get a special SOUVENIR CAP to always remember this experience! Tonight, a special farewell dinner awaits you at your hotel for a proper auf Wiedersehen.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
LUCERNE–ZURICH–INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA–MUNICH, GERMANY
Day8
A comfortable drive brings you via Zurich to Innsbruck in the Tyrolean mountains. Enjoy a walk through the Old Town to see the GOLDEN ROOF. Then, continue to Munich, capital of Bavaria.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
MUNICH–OBERAMMERGAU
Day9
Germany’s “Secret Capital” comes alive during an orientation featuring the Olympic Stadium, 1,000-foot-high Olympic Tower, and MARIENPLATZ, in the historic heart of the city. Then, drive to picturesque Oberammergau.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
OBERAMMERGAU
Day10
Afternoon and evening are dedicated to the world-famous PASSION PLAY, held every 10 years and performed by the inhabitants of Oberammergau.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
OBERAMMERGAU–MUNICH
Day11
Return to Munich.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
MUNICH
Day12
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- On arrival at Zurich Airport, a complimentary transfer by hotel shuttle bus is available.
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Moevenpick Zurich Airport
Superior First-Class
Hotel with contemporary design features throughout, 2 kms from Zurich Airport and 10 kms from Zurich city center.
Location
Mittelholzerstrasse 8, Glattbrugg, Switzerland
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Ice Machine
- Currency Exchange
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Alarm Clock
- In-Room Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Smoking Rooms
- Voicemail
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Cable/Satellite
- Room Service
- Television
- Phone
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Internet Access
Laudinella
First-Class
Traditional mountain architecture with lots of woodworks & local grisons style; in center of St Moritz-Bad; near spa & ski slopes.
Location
Via Tegiatscha 17, St.Moritz, Switzerland
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Hot Tub
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Alarm Clock
- Internet Access
- Window Opens
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- In-Room Safe
- Television
- Phone
De La Paix
First-Class
Pleasant Hotel situated within 2 minutes' walk of the lake, a 15-minute walk from town center.
Location
Via Cattori, 18, Lugano-Paradiso, Switzerland
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Currency Exchange
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Luggage Storage
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Television
- Voicemail
- Alarm Clock
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Phone
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Mini-bar
Pollux
First-Class
Chalet style hotel with modern comforts and amenities, restaurant, sauna and solarium; located near the Gornergrat station.
Location
Bahnhofstrasse, 28, Zermatt, Switzerland
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Free WiFi
- Hot Tub
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Phone
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Window Opens
Eurotel Montreux
First-Class
Located on the shores of Lake Geneva with views of the Alps and strides away from the Montreux Music & Convention Center. Rooms have free Wi-Fi and a minibar. Guests can enjoy Swiss and international cuisine at the lakeside restaurant, or on the terrace, where barbecued dishes are prepared during the summer months. Other amenities include a fitness center.
Location
81 Grand Rue, Montreux, Switzerland
Hotel Facilities
- Parking/Valet
- Concierge desk
- Currency Exchange
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Beauty Salon
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Smoking Rooms
- Television
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Mini-bar
- Room Service
Romantik Hotel Wilden Mann
First-Class
Comprised of 7 historic town houses, this delightful property is an oasis of charm and hospitality snuggled in the picturesque old town of Lucerne. Complimentary coffee/tea making facilities are available in the public area, the spacious lounge is an inviting place to relax and the hotel's two restaurants offer a choice of local specialties and international cuisine.
Location
Bahnhofstrasse 30, Luzern 7, Switzerland
Hotel Facilities
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
Room Facilities
- Wake-Up Calls
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Window Opens
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Alarm Clock
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
- Internet Access
- Voicemail
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
Holiday Inn Munich City Centre
First-Class
Multistory Hotel housed within office/apartment & showroom complex in city center near Deutsches Museum.
Location
Hochstrasse 3, Muenchen, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- Currency Exchange
- ATM
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Hot Tub
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Air Conditioning
- Smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Room Service
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Pay Movies
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Voicemail
Romantik Hotel Boeld
First-Class
Overlooking the Kofel mountain, this charming three story chalet-style hotel has the Ammer river nearby. In the elegant restaurant and bar with terrace you can taste delicious regional specialties. The modern spa includes a hammam, a sauna and a whirlpool tub. Free WiFi internet access is available throughout the hotel.
Location
Konig-Ludwig-Strasse 10, Oberammergau, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Spa Services
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Internet Access
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Mini-bar
- Alarm Clock
- Window Opens
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Phone
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
