Spend four days hopping from one beautiful Alpine town to another on this adventure from Zurich. Soak up the fresh mountain air in Lucerne and Interlaken, ride a panoramic cable car to the summit of Mt Titlis and visit the birthplace of Gruyère cheese in the Swiss countryside. Sightsee in urban Geneva and Bern, Switzerland’s capital, and admire the iconic Matterhorn mountain in Zermatt. Overnight accommodation in 3- or 4-star hotels is included, and you’ll enjoy a balanced mix of guided sightseeing and free time to explore at your leisure.

Itinerary

Day 1: Zurich – Lucerne – Engelberg – Mt. Titlis – Interlaken

Pass By: Lucerne, Lucerne
Check in for your tour in the morning of your first day, then drive 45 minutes south to Lucerne, a beautiful city on the shores of Lake Lucerne with Mt Pilatus and Rigi in the distance. After a visit, proceed south to the mountain resort town Engelberg, where a cable car awaits.

Pass By: Mount Titlis, Poststrasse 3 Talstation, Engelberg 6390 Switzerland
Enjoy panoramic Alpine views on your cable car ride to up Mt Titlis. At the base station, transfer to the incredible Titlis Rotair gondola, which takes you up to the snow-covered summit.

Pass By: Ice Flyer, 6390 Engelberg, Switzerland
During your approx. two hours stay on top of Mt. Titlis, you have the possibility to take a ride on the popular Ice Flyer (not included in the tour price)

Pass By: Brunig, Brunig, Canton of Bern
In the afternoon, cross Brunig Pass to the Bernese Oberland region. Stop in the village of Brienz, a center of excellence for traditional woodcarving.

Pass By: Interlaken, Interlaken, Bernese Oberland, Canton of Bern
End your day in the picturesque resort town of Interlaken, straddling Lake Thun and Lake Brienz at the foot of the imposing Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau peaks.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight: Hotel Interlaken (or similar) in Interlaken

Day 2: Interlaken – Bern – Gruyères – Geneva

Pass By: Hotel Interlaken, Höheweg 74, 3800 Interlaken, Switzerland
After breakfast, leave Interlaken behind and drive to the Swiss capital Bern, for a tour of its UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town.

Pass By: Old City, Kramgasse 40, Bern 3011 Switzerland
Did you know that Bern was recently ranked among the world’s top 10 cities for the best quality of life? Discover more interesting tidbits as you wind through the city and explore historic Bern Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Pass By: Bundesplatz, Bern 3000 Switzerland
During your visit you will also pass by famous ‘Bundesplatz’.
Continue driving south to the scenic countryside, filled with sprawling dairy farmlands. Stop in the postcard–worthy hilltop town of Gruyères, where Gruyère cheese hails from, and see how the region’s tasty treat is made on a tour of a local factory.

Pass By: Geneva, Geneva
Then travel along the Vaud riviera to Geneva, and spend the rest of the evening exploring this metropolitan city independently.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Hotel Ramada Encore (or similar) in Geneva

Day 3: Geneva – Lausanne – Montreux – Täsch – Zermatt

Pass By: Geneva, Geneva
Start your day with a Geneva city tour. Admire the scenery of Lake Geneva, see the City Hall, and check out where the European seat of the UN is headquartered.

Pass By: Chateau de Chillon, avenue de Chillon 21, Veytaux 1820 Switzerland
Leaving Geneva behind, stop briefly in the towns of Lausanne and Montreux and pass by 13th-century Chillon Castle (photo stop) before continuing through Valais, the valley of the Rhône river.

Pass By: Zermatt, Zermatt, Canton of Valais, Swiss Alps
In Täsch, board a cogwheel train and ride up to the mountain resort of Zermatt at the foot of the mighty Matterhorn, a symbol of Switzerland (and of Disneyland for fans of its famous ride that is named after this Alpine peak).

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight: Hotel Alex (or similar) in Zermatt

Day 4: Zermatt – Täsch – Airolo – Zurich

Pass By: Gornergrat, Bahnhofplatz 7 Bahnhof, Zermatt 3920 Switzerland
Spend the morning at leisure in town: shop for souvenirs, admire the quaint old farm houses, or take the cogwheel train up to the snow-covered Gornergrat mountain (own expense).

Pass By: Nufenen Pass, Ulrichen Switzerland
In the afternoon, board the train to Täsch, where the bus will be waiting to take you over the breathtaking Nufenen Pass to Airolo.

Pass By: Zurich, Zurich
From Airolo you will return to Zurich by bus or train (depends on the group size). Arrival is at approx. 6.30pm.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

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