Switzerland Highlights Tour
On this epic trip across Switzerland, you will visit the best parts of this beautiful country. You will be mesmerised by the stunning natural beauty while visiting many landscapes such as Alpine snow-capped peaks, deep-blue lakes and rivers, vineyards, rolling hills, rivers, enchanting old towns and wetlands. Your expert local tour guide & driver will provide insight into the history and culture of the different regions of Switzerland and the country in general. You will taste delicious local food in 4 language regions which have their distinct culinary specialties. This tour also offers a chance to stay overnight in unique hotels that stand out due to their design, history and stunning views over the surrounding countryside.
ITINERARY
DAY 1: ZÜRICH – HOTEL: Central Plaza Hotel
• morning: arrival in Zürich
• afternoon: Zürich City Tour (2-3 hours), visit Lindt Home of Chocolate (chocolate factory) or Lake Cruise on Lake Zürich
• evening: time by yourself
DAY 2: KLAUSEN PASS – HOTEL: Central Plaza Hotel
• morning: time by yourself & lunch
• afternoon: driving to Zürich – Altdorf (1 hour) followed by driving Klausen Pass Road with various stops for sightseeing, for example:
1) Stäublifall (waterfall)
2) Hotel Posthaus Urigen
3) Viewpoint
4) Staublifall observation deck
5) Photopoint
6) Klausenpasshöhe
7) Urnerboden
8) Small bridge with beautiful views
9) Panoramapoint Stichplattenkehre
10) Bergli Stüber Waterfall
• evening: return to Zürich (1 hour)
DAY 3: LAKE LUCERNE & BÜRGENSTOCK & MOUNT PILATUS – HOTEL: Central Plaza Hotel
• morning: Lucerne City Tour (2 hours)
• morning: lake cruise on Lake Lucerne to Bürgenstock
• afternoon: Bürgenstock & Bürgenstock Resort
• afternoon: Mount Pilatus
• evening: return to Zürich (1 hour)
DAY 4: STOOS – HOTEL: Central Plaza Hotel
• morning & afternoon: Stoos Mountain Here you have a chance to do the Stoos Ridge Hike, one of the most spectacular hiking routes in Switzerland.
• evening: return to Zürich (1 hour 30 min)
DAY 5: INTERLAKEN REGION (BERNESE OBERLAND) – HOTEL: Central Plaza Hotel
• morning & afternoon: exploring the highlights of the Bernese Oberland, sightseeing as described here: https://suisseplustravel.com/travel-switzerland/interlaken-highlights-tour/
• evening: return to Zürich (2 hours)
DAY 6: RHINE FALLS & STEIN AM RHEIN – HOTEL: Central Plaza Hotel
• morning: time by yourself
• afternoon: Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein
DAY 7: FLIMS – HOTEL: Hôtel Bella Tola et Saint-Luc SPA
• morning & afternoon: Caumasee (Lake Cauma) & Ruinalta (Rhine River Gorge) with viewing platform “Il Spir”. This region also offers very nice hiking opportunities.
• evening: transfer to Sierre (4 hours, scenic road over 2 mountain passes)
DAY 8: ALETSCH ARENA – HOTEL: Whitepod Original
• morning & afternoon: UNESCO World Heritage Aletsch Arena . Amazing opportunities for hiking or simple walks with breathtaking views over Aletsch Glacier.
• evening: transfer to Les Diablerets (1 hour 45 min)
DAY 9: LES DIABLERETS / GLACIER 3000 – HOTEL: Tralala Hotel
• morning & afternoon: Les Diablerets, a gigantic Alpine massif with ski areas & a long toboggan run, plus hiking, biking & adventure sports
• evening: transfer to Montreux
DAY 10: MONTREUX & ROCHERS DE NAYE & LAVAUX VINEYARDS – HOTEL: Le Baron Tavernier
• morning: Rochers de Naye
• afternoon: wine tasting in Lavaux Vineyards & Lausanne City Tour (2 hours)
DAY 11: BERN & RETURN TO ZÜRICH – HOTEL: Mövenpick Hotel Zürich Airport
• morning: time by yourself & lunch
• afternoon: driving back to Zürich (3 hours) & Bern City Tour (2 hours) on the way back to Zürich
- Local tour guide & driver
- Itinerary planning (tour is fully customizable)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- VAT and all taxes
- Food and drinks
- Tickets for public transport such as cable cars and tickets for attractions that require entry fees such as museums (optional)
- Tips
BOOKABLE LANGUAGES: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Chinese, Vietnamese
PRICES & BOOKING: please contact us on info@suisseplus.ch
GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS: https://suisseplustravel.com/about-us/terms-conditions/
CONTACT
Gavino Strebel (Tour Leader)
Landline: +41 62 897 39 60
Mobile: +41 79 782 20 68
WhatsApp: +41 79 782 20 68
Languages spoken: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish