Switzerland Lakes and Mountains

Arrive in the beautiful city of Lucerne and spend the afternoon at leisure getting to know the city, considered one of the prettiest in the world. Overnight in Lucerne.

After breakfast at your hotel, meet your private guide for a private morning walking tour of Lucerne. Explore the charming squares of the medieval Old Town, learn the history of the iconic 14th century Chapel Bridge, and delight in the many painted murals which depict traditional village life in Lucerne. In the afternoon, join a chocolate tasting and workshop at a local artisan chocolatier to learn about and experience famous Swiss chocolate-making. Afterwards, you may want to enjoy a peaceful cruise on Lake Lucerne or continue exploring the city. Overnight in Lucerne. (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, continue your Swiss journey on the Golden Pass Panoramic train. Follow the shores of crystal-clear lakes and over the Brunig pass into the Bernese Oberland as you journey to Interlaken. Check in to your hotel and spend the evening getting settled. Overnight in Interlaken. (B)

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then board the Jungfrau Railways to ride to the “Top of Europe”, the Jungfraujoch. As you arrive at Europe’s highest train station, enjoy stunning views of the Swiss Alps amidst the icy mountain air; on one side, see the Mittelland up to the Vosges, on the other, the Aletsch glacier, bordered by soaring peaks over 13,000 feet high. It’s a breathtaking experience you’ll never forget. Overnight in Interlaken. (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, board the Golden Pass Line as you continue your journey through impossibly picturesque locales like the shores of Lake Thun and Zweisimmen to Gstaad. Enjoy a luxurious spa treatment, excellent skiing, or authentic culinary experiences in this fairytale town surrounded by enchanting Alpine scenery. Overnight in Gstaad. (B)

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then spend the morning at leisure exploring the charms of Gstaad. You may want to enjoy an optional horse-drawn carriage ride through the valley or an excursion to Glacier 3000 for outdoor activities. In the afternoon, board your train to Berne. Overnight in Bern. (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide for a private walking tour of Bern, the capital of Switzerland. Stroll the beautiful medieval center and try to spot all 11 Renaissance fountains, marvel at the incredible 12th century Zytglogge clock tower, and learn about the city’s rich history. This evening, continue your journey on to Zurich. Overnight in Zurich. (B)

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then enjoy a day trip to St. Gallen, a town which enjoys the unique distinction of sitting on the border of four countries: Switzerland, Germany, Austria, and Liechtenstein. Enjoy the charming old town and its colorfully-painted oriel windows and explore its famous Abbey before returning to Zurich. Overnight in Zurich. (B)

After breakfast at the hotel use your rail pass to take a train from Zurich Station to Zurich Airport for your return flight. (B)