Majestic Switzerland
10 Days Starting and ending in Zürich, Switzerland
Visiting: Zürich, Vaduz, Saint Moritz, Zermatt, Lake Geneva, Geneva, Route de Broc, Gruyères, Lucerne
Tour operator:
Tour code:
G160N19
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
18 - 22
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Please advise request
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
From:
$9275
$8858
Exclusive Tourhub Members Discount: -$417
NB: Prices correct on 17-May-2024 but subject to change.
Tour Overview
From St. Moritz to Zermatt and onto Geneva, this once-in-a-lifetime itinerary ventures across Switzerland aboard the Glacier Express. In Lucerne, the Rosengart Museum opens for you after hours for a special, VIP Experience with sparkling wine among the masterpieces of Picasso and Renoir. Before bidding lakeside Lucerne farewell, choose how to visit the fascinating Swiss Transportation Museum, either with a highlight tour or learn about sustainability.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Welcome To Switzerland
Location: Zürich
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ambassador
Meals Included: Dinner
Your Switzerland tour begins by private chauffeur to your hotel. Tonight, dine on traditional Swiss fare at an elegant local restaurant this evening.
Day 2 : Vaduz And St. Moritz Relaxed Start
Location: Zürich, Vaduz, Saint Moritz
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Grand des Bains Kempinski St. Moritz.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Journey through picturesque Swiss countryside to Liechtenstein lined with stately medieval castles, quaint villages and dramatic mountains. Admire Vaduz Castle before ascending Julier Pass to Engadine Valley. Arriving in St. Moritz, soak in its jet-set atmosphere over a gourmet Alpine meal at Restaurant Engiadina.
Day 3 : The Roof Of Europe Relaxed Start
Location: Saint Moritz
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Grand des Bains Kempinski St. Moritz.
Meals Included: Breakfast
The dramatic peaks and sprawling meadows of St. Moritz come to life by joining a Local Wildlife Expert for insights into the resident wildlife of the surrounding areas. Or, a gentle mountain hike with a Swiss Mountain Guide will acquaint you with this picturesque landscape and its history.
Day 4 : All Aboard The Glacier Express
Location: Saint Moritz, Zermatt
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mont Cervin Palace Zermatt.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Take a breathtaking journey through the Swiss Alps to Zermatt aboard the Glacier Express. Sit back in your first-class seat and enjoy a lunch prepared on board, soaking up sensational views from your glass-domed carriage, as you wind through tunnels and bridges past the dramatic Matterhorn, towering Landwasser viaduct and picturesque castles rising out of the Rhine Gorge.
Day 5 : Zermatt And Gornergrat Experience Relaxed Start
Location: Zermatt
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mont Cervin Palace Zermatt.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Ascend Gornergrat Mountain on Europe’s highest open-air cogwheel railway. Bask in the dramatic scenery from larch and pine forests to colorful Alpine meadows. Cross dramatic bridges and plunge through tunnels emerging into panoramic views of mountain lakes. The summit finds you standing in awe of the Matterhorn.
Day 6 : The Swiss Riviera To Geneva
Location: Zermatt, Lake Geneva, Geneva
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: d'Angleterre Geneva.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your scenic journey takes you along the rolling Lower Rhone Valley to the charming village of Montreux, where you can spot the beautiful Chillon Castle. Journey along the Swiss Riviera, the grandeur of Lake Geneva and the stately French Alps rising in the distance lure you along en route to Geneva.
Day 7 : Highlights Of Geneva Relaxed Start
Location: Geneva
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: d'Angleterre Geneva.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Discover the best of Geneva on a short walking tour featuring the Floral Clock and the grand Reformation Monument. Personalise your day on a relaxing cruise across Lake Geneva or at the Red Cross Museum. The evening beckons with a decadent meal at Michelin-starred La Chaumière.
Day 8 : La Gruyère And On To Lucerne
Location: Geneva, Route de Broc, Gruyères, Lucerne
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Schweizerhof Luzern.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Savor gourmet delicacies beginning with a tour and tasting at famed chocolatier Maison Cailler and, in Gruyères, enjoy a sumptuous lunch of bubbling fondue. Your decadent day concludes in Lucerne with an exclusive after-hours tour of the Rosengart Collection followed by bubbly and canapes among Picasso’s masterpieces.
Day 9 : Lovely Lucerne Relaxed Start
Location: Lucerne
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Schweizerhof Luzern.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
At the Swiss Transportation Museum, tailor your experience with a highlights or a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER(r) Experience sustainability tour. As evening sets in, cruise on Lake Lucerne to Stans where a futuristic cable car will carry you up Mount Stanserhorn. Bask in the Alpine views over a sumptuous meal at a panoramic, rotating restaurant.
Day 10 : Farewell Lucerne
Location: Lucerne, Zürich
Meals Included: Breakfast
Say a fond farewell to Switzerland before your private transfer to Zürich Airport.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in itinerary.
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Additional Services
Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary, available on departures with 15 or more guests. Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Complimentary airport transfers are included on start and end dates and when additional accommodation has been booked through Luxury Gold. Guests will be transferred with fellow Luxury Gold Travelers that arrive on the same flight. Complimentary, private train station transfers are included when train travel is included within the itinerary. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city of the itinerary, may be requested but are not guaranteed.
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Fully Guided
You will be escorted by one of our fine Travel Concierges, handpicked to serve as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
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Meals
As detailed in itinerary.
What's Not Included
Check out our Q&As
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Ensure you have a valid passport for all the countries you will visit or travel through; many countries require your passport to be valid for a longer period than the length of your stay (usually a minimum of 6 months), so check what applies to your itinerary. You might also need to obtain visas (depending on your nationality). Talk to your Embassy if you are unclear about what documentation you require. It is a good idea to have copies of your passport details, insurance policy, visas and credit card numbers, keeping them separate from the originals and perhaps leaving an additional copy with someone at home.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in itinerary.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, English speaking tour guide on this tour.
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Each guest can bring a single bag measuring no more than 77.5cm (30.5in) x 56cm (22in) x 32cm (12.5in) and weight not exceeding 50 lbs. (23kg). You can also bring one hand luggage bag that is no bigger than 12”x11”x6” (30x28x14cm) to fit under your coach seat or in the small overhead compartment. Hand luggage cannot have wheels or a telescopic handle. If you wish to bring a second item of luggage, please request this at time of booking. Additional charges will apply.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Complimentary airport transfers are included on start and end dates and when additional accommodation has been booked through Luxury Gold. Guests will be transferred with fellow Luxury Gold Travelers that arrive on the same flight. Complimentary, private train station transfers are included when train travel is included within the itinerary. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city of the itinerary, may be requested but are not guaranteed.
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What is the maximum group size?
A max size of group is 22 guests.
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What is the tipping policy?
Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Absolutely! We are very selective in who we work with and choose to only use hotels that take the health and well-being of our guests as seriously as we do and agree to meet expected guidelines and specifications. We only work with establishments that we are confident will consistently adhere to our standards.
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Which countries does Luxury Gold visit?
We offer incredible luxury trips in Europe, North America, South America, Hawaii, South-East Asia, the Indian sub-continent (including India, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka), Australia and New Zealand.
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What other modes of transport does Luxury Gold use?
A Luxury Gold tour will include touring on high-speed trains, alpine cable cars, hydrofoils, river cruisers and horse-drawn carriages, in addition to our high-deck luxury coaches with extra legroom.
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Who travels with Luxury Gold?
We are delighted to welcome guests who have a shared love of travel, adventure, entertainment and exploration. A mix of solo travellers, couples, and groups of friends and family join us from all over the English-speaking world.
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What is the role of the Well-Being Director?
Working closely together with your Travelling Concierge, the Well-Being Director* will help make sure all necessary protocols are followed to ensure the health and wellbeing of all our guests. This includes our enhanced screening and hygiene protocols, complying with distancing and other requirements set by government authorities. They are also there to support our guests & answer any questions.
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Luxury Gold requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of luxury gold charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
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