The Majesty of Switzerland and the High Peaks of the Alps
April 30th - May 16th, 2026
17 Days discovering Lausanne, Chillon Castle, Terraced Vineyards of Lavaux with Cave de Moratel, St Bernard Museum - Musée et Chiens du Saint Bernard, Zermatt and the Matterhorn, Weisshorn and Monte Rosa Alpine Peaks, Europe’s Highest Open-Air Cog Railway, Lunch at Europe's Highest Hotel, Three Castles of Bellinzona - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Grisons Alps, Chur - the oldest town in Switzerland, Lucerne, Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, Palfries Cable Car. Lindt Home of Chocolate in Kilchberg, Rhine Falls, the most Powerful Waterfall in Europe, Rigi Kulm Cogwheel Railway, Mount Stanserhorn and Funicular Railway and Open Top Cable Car, Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald, Interlaken, Staubbach Falls, the Highest Free-Falling Waterfalls in Europe, Trümmelbach Falls, Europe's Largest Subterranean Waterfalls, Cogwheel Train to the Summit of the Jungfrau, Bern - the Capitol of Switzerland, Basel, Oberhoven Castle, Vaud Alps, The Cheese Dairy La Maison du Gruyère in Pringy, Chateau de Nyonand so much more!
Tour price includes all accommodation, full Swiss breakfast each morning, all lunches and dinners as listed in itinerary. Porterage of one suitcase per person. Minibus travel including tour guide. Knowledgeable guide for all tourist venues. All sightseeing as indicated in itinerary including any entrance fees. All taxes and service charges. As with all of our tours we try to offer as many different kinds of accommodations as we can along with as many different dining experiences as are available. Tour limited to 12 - 14 people.
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Day 1 - April 30th - This morning we will meet up at our Geneva International Airport accommodation and then make our way along the north shore of Lake Geneva to Lausanne. Lausanne is extremely picturesque with the town being built on three hills, surrounded by vineyard-covered slopes, with Lake Geneva at its feet. The attractive old town is largely pedestrianized with small alleyways with cafés and boutiques shaping the streetscape in the medieval city centre. We will discover all of the city's delights on a Walking Tour of Lausanne where we learn about the secrets and fascinating stories behind some of the most impressive buildings in the city including Château Saint-Marie or even the Palais Rumine. Following our walking tour we stop for Afternoon Tea in the city. After a delightful day in Lausanne we continue along the shores of Lake Geneva to Montreax to get checked into our accommodation before dinner. Welcoming Dinner and Overnight above Montreax. (B,L,D)
Day 2 - May 1st - This morning we visit Chillon Castle on its rocky platform overlooking Lake Geneva. The history of the site dates back to the Bronze Age, but the present castle's history is marked by three great periods: those of the Savoy family, the Bernese Bailiffs and the Canton of Vaud ranging from the 12th century to present day. We will have a guided tour of the castle including the 13th-Century Gothic Cathedral which is one of Chillon’s most unique features. We will also explore the Dungeon where Bonivard, who was immortalised by Lord Byron as the hero of his 19th- century poem, The Prisoner of Chillon was imprisoned. Following our tour we will have a Gourmet Lunch and Wine Tasting in the castle. We then return to Montreax where we will have lunch and then you will have the rest of the afternoon and evening free to take in one of the many eateries to be found around the city. The city is a grand, Aristocratic 19th-Century Resort Town with a balmy microclimate and extraordinary lake and mountain scenery, but it also has its raffish side. You may want to take the Cog Railway to the 4,200 feet Rochers-de-Naye Peak as it winds ever higher above the lake, with increasingly glorious views over the surrounding Alps. Dinner and Overnight above Montreax. (B,L,D)
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Day 3 - May 2nd - This morning we will visit Chaplin's World where each room in this beautiful home speaks volumes about the family life of the legendary artist, Charlie Chaplin. Discover Chaplin's furnishings and personal belongings, testimony to his unusual childhood. Retrace the last 25 years in the extraordinary life of this cinematographic genius. Next we will enter the Hollywood-style Studio and immerse ourselves in the spectacular world of silent film and rediscover Chaplin's legendary films on a moving and fascinating journey through various eras and settings. Then we make our way to the Terraced Vineyards of Lavaux. Within the heart of the terraces we find the winery of Cave de Moratel, a family business for 3 generations and entirely located within the Appellation Area of Epesses. They cultivate White Chasselas and Viognier, and Red Pinot Noir and Diolinoir, all varieties which are especially well suited to the sunny terraces of Lavaux. We will have a taste of each wine accompanied by food pairings. We then return home where you can find some dinner on your own. Overnight above Montreaux. (B,L)
Day 4 - May 3rd - This morning as we make our way to Zermatt with a few stops along the way. We will stop at the small medieval village of St. Maurice located at the entrance of the Upper Rhône Valley, between a rock face and the river. It is home to the renowned abbey, Abbaye de Saint-Maurice d'Agaune as well as a castle. After some time to explre this delightful town we continue along the upper Rhône Valley to Martigny to view the Roman Amphitheatre, but more importantly to see the St Bernard Museum 'Musée et Chiens du Saint Bernard' and visit the world-famous St. Bernard Hospice Dogs! The living museum is a meeting place that brings together people and the St. Bernards dogs from the Great St. Bernard pass. The legendary St. Bernards dogs are a main focus. The museum contains art objects and items that have shaped the history of the hospice, the Great St. Bernard Pass and its dogs, which showcases this cultural patrimony by means of a modern and interactive presentation aimed at fostering the world-famous symbolism of the Swiss national dog. After lunch we make a last stop in Sion, dominated by two rocky peaks, each crowned with episcopal fortresses. We then continue on to Täsch just a few miles outside of Zermatt where we take the shuttle train to this resort town at the foot of the Matterhorn. Dinner and Overnight Zermatt. (B,L,D)
Day 5 - May 4th - Zermatt lies at the foot of the highest mountains in the entire Alpine mountain range with the Matterhorn, Weisshorn and Monte Rosa. We will start the day by taking Europe’s Highest Open-Air Cog Railway that will take us direct from Zermatt Station to the Summit of the Gornergrat. The ride takes 33 minutes and requires a vertical climb of almost a mile over dramatic bridges, through galleries and tunnels, across forests of larch and Swiss stone pine, and past rocky ravines and mountain lakes! The panorama is among the finest in the world and takes in the Monte Rosa massif with Switzerland’s Highest Peak at a little over 15,000 feet! It also takes in the Second-Largest Glacier in the Alps, the Gorner Glacier, and a total of 29 mountains above 12,000 feet, including, of course, the Matterhorn in all its glory! We will spend some time taking in all of the glory of the area before boarding the train for our return journey to Zermatt where we will have lunch before you will have the afternoon and evening free. In the old village, beside the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof, about 30 ancient buildings show the traditional building style of the Original Walser Residents. The barns and grain stores, up to 500 years old, are a piece of living history and reveal how the mountain farmers of Zermatt once lived. You will be spoilt for choice at all the eateries to be found in the resort. Overnight Zermatt. (B,L)
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Day 6 - May 5th - This morning we make our way to Andermatt from Täsch for a scenic drive through Brig, where we will commence our ascent of the Simplon Pass, taking in magnificent views over the Alps from the 6,000 foot summit. We will pass from the Swiss Alps into the Italian Alps making our day mostly about spectacular scenery with many stops along the way. Our journey will then take us into the Obergoms region. The serene, sunny high valley in the Goms region, in Upper Valais, is famous for its authentic villages with wooden houses and whitewashed churches and it is popular in both summer and winter. Mighty 9,000 feet peaks surround Obergoms, the uppermost valley along the Rhone River. The valley extends from Niederwald to Gletsch, the village at the foot of the Rhone Glacier. Then we make our way to Obergoms to board the train that will take us to Andermatt. Along the way we will see more of the quiet villages that harbor cultural treasures. Churches and chapels with slender white spires, and also old, sun-blackened wooden houses and barns in the Valaisian style which will capture your heart. Dinner and Overnight Andermatt. (B,D)
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Day 7 - May 6th - This morning you will have the day at the your leisure in Andermatt, set in the heart of the Swiss mountains, in the high-alpine Ursern Valley. Andermatt is blessed with a great variety of alpine flora and wildlife, mountain lakes, brooks, springs, and untouched mountainous area. The village is rooted in history reflected in the local history museum and the historical village centre. It also resonates with myths and legends such as the myth of Gotthard and the legendary Schöllenen gorge with the notorious Devil’s Bridge and the Devil’s Stone. Hiking is a highlight, with over 300 miles of marked trails that take visitors through alpine lakes, verdant meadows, and mountain passes. The Gotthard Pass, in particular, offers a fascinating blend of natural beauty and Swiss history. There is also an abundance of wonderful places to eat in such a small place. Enjoy your downtime and get rested up for the rest of our Swiss adventure. (B)
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Day 8 - May 7th - This morning we make our way to Bellinzona with its Three Castles, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Italian Speaking Region of Switzerland. We explore the town before stopping for lunch and then have a tour of Bellinzona to find out more about the city and three castles. Castelgrande, also known as Castello di San Michele or Burg Uri, is the oldest of these 13th century castles with two towers, Torre Nera and Torre Bianca which dominate Bellinzona's Old Town. Castello Montebello, also known as Schwyz or San Martino, and the castle with the highest elevation, Corbaro Sasso – once known as Unterwalden or Santa Barbara, are among the best preserved medieval castles in Switzerland. After our tour we make our way to Chur, one of the best preserved towns in Switzerland. Chur is also the Oldest Town in Switzerland with a settlement going back over 5,000 years. We will have an Alpine Nibbles Walking Tour and discover not only the beautiful old town, but also the culinary specialities of Chur! We will taste products from the Alpine Town Line, such as chocolate, nut tarte, Salsiz (uncooked sausage), cheese, Churer Röteli liqueur and special Alpine fragrances. Dinner and Overnight near Chur. (B,L,D)
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Day 9 - May 8th - This morning we start our journey to Lucerne with a stop at Seilbahn Palfries to take the Palfries Cable Car with an ascent over the waterfalls of the Ragnatscherbach with its steep cliffs, treetops and meadows. Once at the top of the Palfries Plateau, a wonderful panorama and a large network of walking and hiking trails await. After some spectacular views and some exploration, the cable car brings us back to the valley station with unforgettable impressions! Our drive then takes along Lake Walenstadt, one of the larger lakes in Switzerland. Then Lake Obersee and Lake Zürich where we stop at the Lindt Home of Chocolate in Kilchberg. The brand new Lindt Visitors’ Centre is home to the world’s Tallest Freestanding Chocolate Fountain at just over 30 feet tall with roughly 1.4 tonnes of chocolate pumping through it! We will have a tour of the centre before making our way to the Tasting Room and the Shop! After we are fully sated on chocolate, we make our way back to Lucerne before dinner. Dinner and Overnight Lucerne. (B,D)
Day 10 - May 9th - This morning we will discover the delights of Lucerne and Lake Lucerne on a Walking Tour with a must see visit to Kapellbrücke or Chapel Bridge, a covered wooden footbridge spanning the River Reuss diagonally in the city of Lucerne. The bridge was built in 1333 and is one of the oldest wooden bridges in Europe. Part of the bridge is the 'Water Tower', not because it holds water but because it stands on water. The tower is older that the bridge by some 30 years and was used as a prison and also as archive. On the right bank of the Reuss is Lucerne’s historic core with its sequence of squares hemmed by tall painted houses and linked by cobblestone shopping streets. Before exploring more of the Old Town we will stop for Afternoon Tea at The Queen Camellia Tea Room. After tea you will want to explore Lucerne's Old Town boulevard which lies between city hall and Chapel Bridge along the river Reuss and is full of architectural brilliance. It has several structures from the 14th century, painted in bright colours and made with timber frames. The Old Town is also home to St. Peter's Chapel, the oldest church in Lucerne. The Altes Rathaus, the old town hall, is located in the Kronmarkt. It's construction was started in 1602 and it was completed in 1606, in the Italian Renaissance style. You can then find some dinner on your own. Overnight Lucerne. (B,L)
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Day 11 - May 10th - This morning we make our way to Grindelwald with a detour to take in Mount Stanserhorn when we step aboard a Funicular Railway and Open Top Cable Car for a spectacular journey to the stunning summit! Here you can admire unrivalled views of the surrounding mountains and, on a clear day see as far as Alsace in France and the Black Forest in Germany. Then we make our way to Sachseln Village alongside Lake Samerand then to Älggi Alpto. We then find a cozy place to stop for lunch before continuing our drive along Lake Lungerer and then stop in Interlaken, one of the oldest, best known, and most popular resorts in Switzerland. The town which is presided over by the three mighty mountains, Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, is the starting point for numerous adventure. With Lakes Thun and Brienz at either side of the town, it is a sparkling jewel in the mountainous Bernese Oberland region of central Switzerland. Although the town center of Interlaken feels like a busy city, it is actually quite small. Basically, the town center is situated around two rail stations. From here we make our way home to Grindelwald where we get checked into our accommodation before dinner. Dinner and Overnight Grindelwald. (B,L,D)
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Day 12 - May 11th - This morning we make our way the lovely village of Lauterbrunnen. Once in Lauterbrunnen we will visit the local shop to gather items for a picnic which we will enjoy before taking in Trümmelbach Falls, Europe's Largest Subterranean Waterfalls and the world's only glacier waterfalls that are accessible underground by lift, galleries, tunnels, paths and platforms. We will then take some time to explore Lauterbrunnen including the famous Staubbach Falls plunging almost 1000 feet from an overhanging rock face, making them one of the Highest Free-Falling Waterfalls in Europe! After our picnic and a thorough exploration of Lauterbrunnen we make our way back to Grindelwald where you have the rest of the afternoon and evening free to explore or just relax and enjoy the lovely spot. This Glacier Village lies in a valley situated in the Bernese Oberland on the northern side of the Alps and is surrounded by the spectacular mountain trio 'Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau'. There is probably not another town in Switzerland that is as post card perfect as it is, blessed with stunning surroundings making it the perfect place to enjoy Switzerland’s natural beauty and charm. Dinner and Overnight Grindelwald. (B,L)
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Day 13 - May 12th - Today we make a full day of enjoying the Jungfrau Experience. The experience includes traveling to Europe’s Highest Railway Station at an altitude 6,762 feet called Kleine Scheidegg. From here we take the Cogwheel Train to the Summit of the Jungfrau at 11,332 feet where we will have spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and on a clear day can see into Germany and France. Looking west you will see the Largest Glacier of Europe, the Aletsch Glacier. As one of the Bernese Oberland’s ultimate excursions, the Jungfraujoch is truly an unforgettable experience. After taking in the spectacular views we will find some lunch before visiting the Ice Palace with its many ice sculptures to admire. There is also a Lindt Swiss Chocolate Heaven and the Alpine Sensation, a moving walkway with images, light and music and a lift that takes you 350 feet further up to the Sphinx Observatory where you can enjoy a 360° view from both the terrace and from the comfort of a building with panoramic windows! After a full days outing we return to Grindelwald. Dinner and Overnight Grindelwald. (B,L,D)
Day 14 - May 13th - We will travel along Thunnersee or Lake Thun this morning on our way to Oberhoven Castle. The impressive keep of the former fortress of Oberhofen was likely built in the early 13th Century, but in the 14th Century, it belonged to the Habsburgs and then later on the Scharnachthal Dynasty. In 1844 the castle was bought and converted to a summer residence by the aristocratic Pourtalès Family from Neuchatel and Prussia and that is what we will see today. The Castle Park is one of the most magnificent Gardens in the Alpine region with its striking tree formations, exotic wood plants, covered walkway and colourful flower parterres. We will Lunch in the Castle Restaurant before returning to Bern, Capital of Switzerland where you will have some time to explore before dinner. The medieval air of this city with its many fountains, sandstone facades, narrow streets and historic towers is unique with its old town round which the River Aare flows. The boutiques, bars and cabaret stages of the old town, some of which are located in vaulted cellars, and the small street cafés attract locals as well as a lot of tourists. Overnight Bern. (B,L,D)
Day 15 - May 14th - This morning we take a day trip to Basel, a place of exciting contrasts. A city with historical buildings next to modern architecture and where a young and dynamic art scene exists alongside world-renowned museums. There is cosmopolitan ambience here, lively traditions there and it is a place that must be experienced! While here we will join a two-and-a-half hour Rhine Lock Journey taking us along the Rhine shores from Basel to Rheinfelden. Two locks at Augst and Birsfelden have to be negotiated on the Swiss as well as the German side. Also, the vessel docks at several boat landings: at Kaiseraugst and at the former Roman city Augusta Raurica among others. You will be able to find some lunch onboard at one of the restaurants as we make our way along the Rhine. On the way home we stop in Solothurn, regarded as the finest Baroque town in Switzerland, where Italian grandeur is combined with French charm and German practicality. Our main point of interest will be the Clock Tower which is the city's oldest building and was built at the beginning of the 13th century. The bell ringer, wearing a helmet lantern, strikes the bell with a large hammer. Beneath the canopy, three symbols (a knight, a king, and a skeleton) represent the meaning of life every hour. We then return to Bern where you can find some dinner on your own. Overnight Bern. (B,L)
Day 16 - May 15th - Our travels continue into the wide, green valleys of the Vaud Alps with snowy summits filling the horizon as we make our way through vineyards and alpine meadows to the fortified town of Gruyères, that gives its name to the well- known cheese. This medieval town offers a cultural and gastronomical journey as the pedestrian town welcomes you to a gentle stroll, with its cobblestones and its fountains. The Cheese Dairy La Maison du Gruyère in Pringy presents the famous Gruyère Cheese Making Process Experience with an interactive tour that reveals the secrets of this tasty creation, which can be enjoyed at the end of the visit. La Chocolaterie de Gruyères is also a must stop before or after lunch. After lunch we make our way to Chateau de Nyon, originally a fortified house, built in the middle of the 12th century by the Cossonay-Prangins family. In 1293 the counts of Savoy took it over and from 1360 on transformed it considerably by adding two towers on the lake side and also an inside courtyard. In 1536, as the Reformation took hold, the Bernese chased the House of Savoy out of Nyon. Between 1574 and 1583, the chief magistrates of Berne (“Leurs Excellences”) undertook major construction work, giving the castle the appearance it has today. Following the Vaud revolution of 1798, the town of Nyon purchased the castle from the newly created Canton of Vaud in 1804. Farewell Dinner and Overnight near Geneva. (B,L,D)
Day 17 - May 16th - This morning we return you to the Geneva International Airport for your journey home. (B)
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