Glorious Switzerland Tour With Insight Vacations – Save $1,960 per couple*
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$5,568
Duration
8 Days
Deal Type
Tour
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Experience the Glamour and Glitz of Glorious Switzerland on an 8-Day Guided Tour with Insight Vacations Glorious Switzerland Tour.
Take a once in a lifetime trip across Switzerland, dipping fresh fruit in Swiss chocolate fondue in Geneva, breathing in the Alpine air of Zermatt and relaxing in luxury—at lakeside Lucerne. In the shadow of the mighty Mount Matterhorn, the car free ski resort of Zermatt is a wonder to behold, bettered only by the chic fashionista surrounds of St. Moritz in the Grison Alps.
In Lucerne, explore nearby Stanserhorn with the Insight Choice between meeting a Swiss Ranger to learn about the local flora and fauna, or take a stroll through the magnificent surrounds of Marmott Park. A celebration dinner at a Lucerne restaurant at the foot of Mount Stanserhorn offers glorious views over Lake Lucerne and draws the sojourn across Switzerland to a close.
Lucerne, Switzerland – Explore with Insight Vacations Switzerland Tour
Included Items
Authentic Dining:
7 breakfasts, 4 dinners
Superior dining in top-rated restaurants
Daily breakfasts & many dinners
A thoughtful vegetarian option at every included meal
Beer, wine & soft drinks included with meals
Handpicked Experiences:
Insightful Encounters that enrich and inspire
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experiences that leave a positive impact
Insider Access or skip the lines at key sites
Personalise your day with Insight Choice
Personal headsets. You can explore while listening to your guide
Personal Service:
Personal 24/7 service
Expert Travel Directors providing an elevated service
Knowledgeable Local Experts
Highly skilled coach drivers
Seamless delivery & porterage of your luggage
Premium Tour Essentials:
Choose your group size
"Business Class-style" coaches. Fewer seats & more legroom
Wi-Fi & mobile phone charging
Handpicked 4 & 5-star top-rated hotels in great locations
Unique stays & cosy lodges
Many relaxed morning starts (after 9am)
Complimentary scheduled airport transfers per the itinerary
Tour Company
Insight Vacations
Tour Location
Europe
Deal Type
Tour
Map
Glorious Switzerland tour
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Itinerary - Days 1-8 +
DAY 1 – GENEVA
Prepare yourself for the majesty of Switzerland’s snow-capped mountains, glaciers, sparkling lakes, flower-filled meadows and rich, green valleys. Meet your Travel Director and travel companions for a short stroll to your dinner. The evening is full of Swiss delight, as you enjoy the cozy decor while being served typical Swiss specialties including cheese fondue. Return to your immaculate boutique hotel, the award-winning Hotel d’Angleterre. Enjoy British charm and the finest Swiss hospitality, with each room individually designed to reflect its elegant style.
Meals Included: Dinner
Stay: Hotel d’Angleterre
Lake Geneva
DAY 2 – MONTREUX, CHILLON & ZERMATT
Start your day with highlights of Geneva, the City of Gardens. See the Jet d’Eau and Floral Clock. Then relax and enjoy the enchanting scenery as we continue to the charming town of Montreux. Situated at the foot of the Alps and boasting beautiful lakeside walks, enjoy free time to explore this pretty town. On the western bay of Lake Geneva, join your host at Chillon Castle for a special tour of the former home to the Dukes of Savoy, immortalised by Lord Byron’s ‘Prisoner of Chillon.’ Keep a look out for where the writer is rumoured to have left his mark.
Continue through the Rhone Valley, where high summer temperatures support vines and other fruits. The final stage of your journey is by cogwheel train to the traffic-free Alpine resort of Zermatt. During your orientation with your Travel Director, feast your eyes on the distinctive triangular silhouette of the Matterhorn. At night, enjoy a stroll in the fresh mountain air to your chosen restaurant for your Dine-Around evening.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Stay: Resort Hotel Alex
DAY 3 – ZERMATT
Zermatt in the summertime offers many leisure possibilities: try swimming, hiking, or spend a whole day relaxing in the fresh Alpine surroundings. Perhaps take an optional ride on Europe’s highest cable car to the snow-capped roof of the world for a magnificent panorama of the highest peaks in Switzerland, Italy and France?
Meals Included: Breakfast
Stay: Resort Hotel Alex
Zermatt
DAY 4 – LUGANO
Descend to Täsch and rejoin the coach. Follow in Napoleon’s footsteps as you ascend the Simplon Pass, taking in magnificent views over the Alps from the 2,000-metre summit. Continue along the gentle shores of Lake Maggiore. Perhaps take a delightful boat trip to see the stunning Isola Bella?
Meals Included: Breakfast
Stay: Hotel De La Paix, Lugano
DAY 5 – SAINT MORITZ
Head north into the high mountain country of the Grisons Alps today. Ascend the San Bernardino and Julier Passes to arrive in the sparkling Engadine Valley, known for its invigorating climate characterised by clear skies and its high-altitude location in the Alps. Upon arrival in the cosmopolitan resort of St. Moritz, your Travel Director will provide a brief orientation, showcasing the spa quarter and the brilliantly sparkling glacial lake. Afterwards, you’ll have time to explore further on your own or perhaps embark on a train journey over the Bernina Pass.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Stay: Hotel Steffani
St Moritz
DAY 6 – SCENIC TRAIN, LIECHTENSTEIN & LUCERNE
Start the day with a scenic train ride along part of the route of the Glacier Express, through unforgettable scenes of ice-capped mountains, stone-built villages and lush meadows. At Chur, reboard your coach and travel along the valley of the Upper Rhine to spend some time in Vaduz, the tiny capital of the Principality of Liechtenstein, where you explore the area around the castle.
Continue to Lucerne alongside the dramatic Walensee and Lake Zürich. On arrival, see the sorrowful sculpture of the wounded lion, commemorating the brave Swiss Guards who died defending King Louis XVI during the French Revolution. Your Travel Director will also show you the Jesuit Church and the Chapel Bridge.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Stay: Astoria Lucerne
DAY 7 – SUMMIT OF MOUNT STANSERHORN
Commence the day with a morning stroll along lakeside promenades or shopping for fine watches while enjoying the scenery. Explore Mount Stanserhorn on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, as an open-top cable car powered by solar panels take you up the summit. Walk along beautiful scenic pathways, keeping an eye out for marmots and other native animals, with the chance to hear a conservation talk by a Swiss ranger, to learn about local wildlife and flora. Celebrate new friends and enjoy dinner in a restaurant at the foot of Mount Stanserhorn.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Stay: Astoria Lucerne
DAY 8 – ZURICH
In the morning, your adventures through Switzerland come to an end.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Booking Terms & Conditions
Advertised price based on 4 May 2025 departure. Pricing per person is correct as of 30 December 2024, subject to availability at the time of booking. Offers may be withdrawn or prices updated by the supplier at any time, so please enquire with our expert consultants for the latest pricing, terms and conditions. Single supplement may also apply. *Last Minute Deal.
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