Top of Switzerland
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6 days
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Central and Eastern Europe
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Steady pace
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Platinum escorted tours
Like a deep breath of fresh alpine air, this tour of Switzerland's tranquil lakes, soaring peaks, traditional culture and elegant towns offers a refreshing escape. Discover achingly beautiful streets with endless mountain views, be moved by stirring historic sculpture, explore the vibrant city of Zurich and immerse yourself in tradition in a dairy farm in Emmental. This is a multifaceted Swiss adventure.
At a glance
- Zurich Welcome dinner, orientation walk of the city.
- Emmental Valley Visit a dairy farm and enjoy a light lunch.
- Interlaken Excursion to the Jungfrau.
- Ballenberg Visit the open-air museum.
- Lucerne Walking tour including the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge. Farewell dinner.
What's included
Price match guarantee
Find a like-for-like tour that's cheaper elsewhere and we'll match its price and give you £100 off. That's how confident we are that we offer the best possible value for money on our touring holidays.
With accommodation, transfers, excursions, selected meals, private VIP home pick-up and the services of an expert Tour Director all included in the price, our escorted tour holidays are highly rated by our customers. But should you find a like-for-like tour cheaper elsewhere, we will match its price and give you a further £100 reduction.
VIP home pick-up service
You'll be picked up at home and whisked off to your departure point in a private, air-conditioned car, and we'll be waiting to take you home too.
Our VIP home pick-up service is included up to 50 miles to your departure airport. Your driver will happily load and unload your luggage, and drive you to your departure terminal. At the close of your trip, you'll be welcomed by your driver in the arrivals hall and returned home again. A supplement is payable per mile over 50 miles.
Top of Switzerland
Overview
Like a deep breath of fresh alpine air, this tour of Switzerland's tranquil lakes, soaring peaks, traditional culture and elegant towns offers a refreshing escape. Discover achingly beautiful streets with endless mountain views, be moved by stirring historic sculpture, explore the vibrant city of Zurich and immerse yourself in tradition in a dairy farm in Emmental. This is a multifaceted Swiss adventure.
Total meals included:
- 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
Zurich
Day1
Welcome to Zurich! At 6pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
Zurich - Emmental Valley - Interlaken
Day2
Enjoy an orientation walk of Zurich’s well-preserved Old Town with its medieval guild houses before continuing to the Emmental Valley to visit the Schaukäserei Affoltern. Try out the locally produced cheese and enjoy a light lunch. Then, continue to Interlaken. The town’s unique location, nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz and surrounded by the world-famous Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains, offers spectacular views.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Interlaken - Jungfrau - Interlaken
Day3
An unforgettable trip to the high Alpine wonderland of ice and snow is the true highlight of a visit to Switzerland. At an amazing 11,332 feet, the Jungfraujoch is Europe’s highest railway station. Jungfrau’s 13,642ft summit was first ascended in 1811, and in 1912 the rack railway was opened. There are lots of things to do here: enjoy the Alpine Sensation, the Panorama 360° Experience, the Ice Palace, and take the elevator to the Sphinx Observatory. Also receive your Jungfrau Passport as a souvenir to take home with you. The round trip to the 'Top of Europe' by Mountain Train will take most of the day.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Interlaken - Brienz - Ballenberg - Lucerne
Day4
A scenic drive through charming mountains brings you to cozy Brienz, where you will visit the interesting Woodcarving Museum. Also walk through the romantic Brunngasse, once awarded the title 'Most Beautiful Street in Europe.' Next is a visit to the fascinating open-air museum of Ballenberg with its centuries-old buildings from all parts of Switzerland. Arrive in picturebook Lucerne, where you will stay for the next two nights. Tonight, you may wish to join an optional dinner excursion to a folklore party with cheese fondue, yodelling, and alphorn blowing.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Lucerne
Day5
On your walking tour this morning, admire Thorwaldsen’s moving Lion Monument, dedicated to the Swiss Guards who protected the Royal House of France during the French Revolution. Take in the ornate patrician houses of the walled Old Town, then cross the famous covered Chapel Bridge to the Jesuit church. Later, an exciting optional excursion is available to Mount Pilatus, the 'Guard of Lucerne.' This evening, a farewell dinner has been prepared for you to celebrate the success of your holiday and the best way to say auf Wiedersehen.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Lucerne - Zurich
Day6
Your tour ends today.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
Tour hotels will be as specified or alternatives of a similar standard.
Zurich: Sheraton Zurich
Interlaken: Metropole hotel
Lucerne: Astoria Hotel