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Highlights of Switzerland
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Highlights of Switzerland

By Audley Travel
preferred
4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Bern, Grindelwald, Lucerne, Mt. Pilatus, Zurich

Highlights

  • Visit two medieval cities, Zürich and Bern, both laced with history.
  • Head to the Top of Europe at Jungfraujoch to admire the Bernese Alps.
  • Visit a traditional cheesemaker to learn how Emmental gets its holes.
  • Ride the world’s steepest cogwheel train to the top of Pilatus Kulm.
  • Journey on the GoldenPass panoramic train through some of Switzerland’s most inspiring scenery.

Themes

Birding, Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"It's hard to describe how lucky we are to have been able to work with Stephanie in planning our honeymoon to Japan. From the very beginning, Stephanie was friendly, flexible, and an absolute wealth of knowledge. We had several meetings with her leading up to our trip to come up with the perfect itinerary. Throughout this, Stephanie was mindful of our budget, without sacrificing anything. During our trip, Audley was available at all hours to help with anything and everything which was such a relief to know we had that resource available to us. I truly cannot imagine having planned this trip without all of Stephanie's guidance and knowledge- and cannot imagine taking another big trip like this without the help of Audley. Thank you again!"

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Hiking the Hillsides: Switzerland & Austria With Your Grandchild
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Hiking the Hillsides: Switzerland & Austria With Your Grandchild

By Road Scholar
preferred
4.4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Alps, Bern, Innsbruck, St. Moritz

Highlights

  • Explore Castle Tarasp, a Romansh castle surrounded by picturesque hamlets
  • Walk and learn about the classic Swiss tale, Heidi
  • Ride gondolas, funiculars and historic trains as you take in some of Europe’s most spectacular views

Themes

50 plus, Education / Learning, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Our family of four, including two adult children, took the Bicycling: Day Trips to Paradise in Canada. This trip is entirely outsourced to the owners of the inn, there are no Road Scholar employees involved in the trip. Two of us have taken bicycle trips all over the world and the bicycling component of this trip was disorganized, haphazard and almost unsafe. We all filled out forms giving details regarding our bicycle fitting months before the trip. On the first day, the leader Stephen, went around the room and asked the same questions and said everyone would get fitted in the morning before we began the first ride. The morning brought a rack of bikes, all different types in various levels of readiness. There were road bikes, hybrid bikes, mountain bikes and e-bikes. The rides were all on paved surfaces and the mountain bikes were heavy and the additional suspension added weight. The bike I received had rust on the chain and rear sprocket. When I asked about it, was told they were waiting for another van to show up with tools and equipment. Once it arrived, they gave me the lubricant to spray on the rust. My wife’s bike would not shift into the high gear on the front sprocket. Instead of adjusting the derailleur, they suggested spraying it with lubricant. Our one son is over six feet and needed a larger frame bike, even though he detailed it in the bike form months ago, there was no bike to fit him. One of the guides, then went home and brought a larger bike that was a full suspension mountain bike for him. The bike was very heavy, hard to control on the road and he felt unsafe. After two days, one of the guides convinced Stephen that they could adjust a hybrid bike to fit him. Clearly there was no work done to prepare the bikes for the trip. Many of the bikes needed adjusting and all needed lubricant to function easily. For every day, there was a tray of snacks placed out for us to take along the ride. None of the bikes had any baskets or attached bags, so if you didn’t bring a small day pack, there was no way to carry the snacks. For lunch on the rides, they brought exactly one sandwich for each rider. Since most of us get hungry while doing a day of exercise, it would have been helpful to have a few extras. On one day, they ran out of sandwiches and one of the leaders that were riding with us did not get lunch. Do NOT take this trip if you are expecting it to be a bicycling trip. We have used VBT and Discovery Bicycle Tours many times over the past 25 years and they are excellent bike tour companies. Lastly, after sharing these details with Road Scholar after the trip, their response was weak at best. After doing the full reviews and having to call them, their response was to give us $200 credit after spending $8000 on this trip. Not only was that insulting, they assumed that I would take another trip with their organization."

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Splendors of Switzerland By Rail
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Splendors of Switzerland By Rail

By Road Scholar
preferred
4.4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Alps, Bellinzona, Bern, Grindelwald, Lucerne, Matterhorn, St. Moritz, Zermatt, Zurich

Highlights

  • Ascend Mount Rigi, the “Queen of the Mountains,” aboard Europe’s oldest cog railway
  • Take a field trip to an Alpine dairy farm to learn how Berner Alpkase cheese is made
  • Discover the architecturally stunning Zentrum Paul Klee museum

Themes

50 plus, Education / Learning

What travelers are saying

"Our family of four, including two adult children, took the Bicycling: Day Trips to Paradise in Canada. This trip is entirely outsourced to the owners of the inn, there are no Road Scholar employees involved in the trip. Two of us have taken bicycle trips all over the world and the bicycling component of this trip was disorganized, haphazard and almost unsafe. We all filled out forms giving details regarding our bicycle fitting months before the trip. On the first day, the leader Stephen, went around the room and asked the same questions and said everyone would get fitted in the morning before we began the first ride. The morning brought a rack of bikes, all different types in various levels of readiness. There were road bikes, hybrid bikes, mountain bikes and e-bikes. The rides were all on paved surfaces and the mountain bikes were heavy and the additional suspension added weight. The bike I received had rust on the chain and rear sprocket. When I asked about it, was told they were waiting for another van to show up with tools and equipment. Once it arrived, they gave me the lubricant to spray on the rust. My wife’s bike would not shift into the high gear on the front sprocket. Instead of adjusting the derailleur, they suggested spraying it with lubricant. Our one son is over six feet and needed a larger frame bike, even though he detailed it in the bike form months ago, there was no bike to fit him. One of the guides, then went home and brought a larger bike that was a full suspension mountain bike for him. The bike was very heavy, hard to control on the road and he felt unsafe. After two days, one of the guides convinced Stephen that they could adjust a hybrid bike to fit him. Clearly there was no work done to prepare the bikes for the trip. Many of the bikes needed adjusting and all needed lubricant to function easily. For every day, there was a tray of snacks placed out for us to take along the ride. None of the bikes had any baskets or attached bags, so if you didn’t bring a small day pack, there was no way to carry the snacks. For lunch on the rides, they brought exactly one sandwich for each rider. Since most of us get hungry while doing a day of exercise, it would have been helpful to have a few extras. On one day, they ran out of sandwiches and one of the leaders that were riding with us did not get lunch. Do NOT take this trip if you are expecting it to be a bicycling trip. We have used VBT and Discovery Bicycle Tours many times over the past 25 years and they are excellent bike tour companies. Lastly, after sharing these details with Road Scholar after the trip, their response was weak at best. After doing the full reviews and having to call them, their response was to give us $200 credit after spending $8000 on this trip. Not only was that insulting, they assumed that I would take another trip with their organization."

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Walk Switzerland and Austria with Your Family
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Walk Switzerland and Austria with Your Family

By Road Scholar
preferred
4.4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Alps, Bern, Innsbruck, St. Moritz

Highlights

  • Explore Castle Tarasp, a Romansh castle surrounded by picturesque hamlets
  • Walk and learn about the Swiss National Park, the largest protected area in Switzerland and the oldest National Park in the Alps
  • Ride gondolas, funiculars and historic trains as you take in some of Europe’s most spectacular views

Themes

50 plus, Education / Learning

What travelers are saying

"Our family of four, including two adult children, took the Bicycling: Day Trips to Paradise in Canada. This trip is entirely outsourced to the owners of the inn, there are no Road Scholar employees involved in the trip. Two of us have taken bicycle trips all over the world and the bicycling component of this trip was disorganized, haphazard and almost unsafe. We all filled out forms giving details regarding our bicycle fitting months before the trip. On the first day, the leader Stephen, went around the room and asked the same questions and said everyone would get fitted in the morning before we began the first ride. The morning brought a rack of bikes, all different types in various levels of readiness. There were road bikes, hybrid bikes, mountain bikes and e-bikes. The rides were all on paved surfaces and the mountain bikes were heavy and the additional suspension added weight. The bike I received had rust on the chain and rear sprocket. When I asked about it, was told they were waiting for another van to show up with tools and equipment. Once it arrived, they gave me the lubricant to spray on the rust. My wife’s bike would not shift into the high gear on the front sprocket. Instead of adjusting the derailleur, they suggested spraying it with lubricant. Our one son is over six feet and needed a larger frame bike, even though he detailed it in the bike form months ago, there was no bike to fit him. One of the guides, then went home and brought a larger bike that was a full suspension mountain bike for him. The bike was very heavy, hard to control on the road and he felt unsafe. After two days, one of the guides convinced Stephen that they could adjust a hybrid bike to fit him. Clearly there was no work done to prepare the bikes for the trip. Many of the bikes needed adjusting and all needed lubricant to function easily. For every day, there was a tray of snacks placed out for us to take along the ride. None of the bikes had any baskets or attached bags, so if you didn’t bring a small day pack, there was no way to carry the snacks. For lunch on the rides, they brought exactly one sandwich for each rider. Since most of us get hungry while doing a day of exercise, it would have been helpful to have a few extras. On one day, they ran out of sandwiches and one of the leaders that were riding with us did not get lunch. Do NOT take this trip if you are expecting it to be a bicycling trip. We have used VBT and Discovery Bicycle Tours many times over the past 25 years and they are excellent bike tour companies. Lastly, after sharing these details with Road Scholar after the trip, their response was weak at best. After doing the full reviews and having to call them, their response was to give us $200 credit after spending $8000 on this trip. Not only was that insulting, they assumed that I would take another trip with their organization."

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Hiking Below and Beyond Mont Blanc: Switzerland, Italy and France
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Hiking Below and Beyond Mont Blanc: Switzerland, Italy and France

By Road Scholar
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4.4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Alps, Bern, Chamonix , Geneva

Highlights

  • Walk through the Great St
  • Bernard Pass, an ancient Alpine pass that has been used since the Bronze Age and was used by Napoleon’s army
  • Absorb the beauty of Mont Blanc on walking excursions near Chamonix and from atop a neighboring mountain peak reached by cable car
  • Take a field trip to Aosta, the “Rome of the Alps,” founded by the Romans in 25 B
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Themes

50 plus, Education / Learning, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Our family of four, including two adult children, took the Bicycling: Day Trips to Paradise in Canada. This trip is entirely outsourced to the owners of the inn, there are no Road Scholar employees involved in the trip. Two of us have taken bicycle trips all over the world and the bicycling component of this trip was disorganized, haphazard and almost unsafe. We all filled out forms giving details regarding our bicycle fitting months before the trip. On the first day, the leader Stephen, went around the room and asked the same questions and said everyone would get fitted in the morning before we began the first ride. The morning brought a rack of bikes, all different types in various levels of readiness. There were road bikes, hybrid bikes, mountain bikes and e-bikes. The rides were all on paved surfaces and the mountain bikes were heavy and the additional suspension added weight. The bike I received had rust on the chain and rear sprocket. When I asked about it, was told they were waiting for another van to show up with tools and equipment. Once it arrived, they gave me the lubricant to spray on the rust. My wife’s bike would not shift into the high gear on the front sprocket. Instead of adjusting the derailleur, they suggested spraying it with lubricant. Our one son is over six feet and needed a larger frame bike, even though he detailed it in the bike form months ago, there was no bike to fit him. One of the guides, then went home and brought a larger bike that was a full suspension mountain bike for him. The bike was very heavy, hard to control on the road and he felt unsafe. After two days, one of the guides convinced Stephen that they could adjust a hybrid bike to fit him. Clearly there was no work done to prepare the bikes for the trip. Many of the bikes needed adjusting and all needed lubricant to function easily. For every day, there was a tray of snacks placed out for us to take along the ride. None of the bikes had any baskets or attached bags, so if you didn’t bring a small day pack, there was no way to carry the snacks. For lunch on the rides, they brought exactly one sandwich for each rider. Since most of us get hungry while doing a day of exercise, it would have been helpful to have a few extras. On one day, they ran out of sandwiches and one of the leaders that were riding with us did not get lunch. Do NOT take this trip if you are expecting it to be a bicycling trip. We have used VBT and Discovery Bicycle Tours many times over the past 25 years and they are excellent bike tour companies. Lastly, after sharing these details with Road Scholar after the trip, their response was weak at best. After doing the full reviews and having to call them, their response was to give us $200 credit after spending $8000 on this trip. Not only was that insulting, they assumed that I would take another trip with their organization."

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8 Day Christmas Markets of Switzerland & France
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8 Day Christmas Markets of Switzerland & France

By Gate 1 Travel
none
3.7/5 Great
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Basel, Bern, Lucerne, Strasbourg

Highlights

  • Experience the charm of the world-famous Christmas markets in Basel, Strasbourg, Zurich, & Lucerne Explore Basel’s historic Old Town, and learn about the city’s rich history Walking tour of picturesque Strasbourg with its blend of French and German cultures View Fraumunster Church, a Zurich landmark with its Chagall windows View the impressive Lion Monument, commemorating the massacre of the Swiss Guards during the French Revolution Enjoy a sunset panoramic cruise on glacial Lake Lugano †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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8 Day Christmas Markets of Switzerland & France
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8 Day Christmas Markets of Switzerland & France

By Gate 1 Travel
none
3.7/5 Great
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Basel, Bern, Lucerne, Strasbourg

Highlights

  • Experience the charm of the world-famous Christmas markets in Basel, Strasbourg, Zurich, & Lucerne Explore Basel’s historic Old Town, and learn about the city’s rich history Walking tour of picturesque Strasbourg with its blend of French and German cultures View Fraumunster Church, a Zurich landmark with its Chagall windows View the impressive Lion Monument, commemorating the massacre of the Swiss Guards during the French Revolution Enjoy a sunset panoramic cruise on glacial Lake Lugano †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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Grand Combin Traverse
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Grand Combin Traverse

By UTracks
preferred
4.8/5 Excellent
62 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Bern

Highlights

  • Trek through stunning alpine scenery amongst impressive peaks and lush valleys
  • Follow the historic route across the Great St Bernard Pass (2469m)
  • Stay in a centuries old travellers hospice
  • Enjoy the culinary specialties such as Raclette
  • Share your walking day with a group of like minded travellers

Themes

Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"A really difficult company to communicate with, slow to respond and not able to accept accountability for poor service. Used Tee Travel in Spain which was even worse. Not able to organize support or assistance and harassed me about luggage that wasn't mine. There were other walkers who appeared to have more support and assistance from their travel providers. Definitely avoid this company as overpriced and no actual service."

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All tour stops were magnificent and definitely must visit at least once!

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Switzerland Tour Selection Trips

  • If you want to experience the best of Switzerland, look for tours that include several different types of transportation, including trains, scenic boat rides, and mountain funiculars, all spectacular.
  • Be sure to bring a cell phone or accurate watch: everything leaves on time in Switzerland.
  • If you’re planning on doing some hiking - which you absolutely should, as Switzerland is second to none when it comes to hiking trails and views -  Pack some hiking sticks.
  • Switzerland is not a member of the EU, and still uses Swiss francs as its currency, not the euro.
  • Switzerland is expensive, but a guided tour should ease the cost somewhat – and it’s worth the price in any event.
  • Some tours include side trips to tiny Liechtenstein – a nice, quick stop.
  • Many longer Switzerland tours also visit France, Italy, Austria, and Germany.
  • Lodge stays are a common accommodation type on Switzerland tours. Because it is a mountainous country, prepare accordingly for temperature fluctuations!
  • One often overlooked – but gorgeous -- area of Switzerland is the Interlaken-Wengen region, in the shadow of the Jungfrau; if you see a tour there, grab it.
  • Keep in mind that Switzerland is culturally and linguistically divided into three regions: German, French and Italian, so you may choose tours that visit all three or focus on one or two.

Additional details

Currency in Switzerland

Switzerland uses the Swiss franc. 1 Swiss franc is equal to 1.02 US dollars.

Is Switzerland expensive?

Switzerland has been rated the most expensive country in the world to visit. That said, a budget trip to Switzerland is far from impossible-- there are many nice, clean hostels and smaller hotels for inexpensive accommodation, and train travel is relatively cheap.

If you’re planning on skiing, there are many discounts for ski pass and hotel combinations. Keep on the lookout for train and hotel deals and avoid expensive activities like paragliding and helicopter tours to save money in Switzerland. 

Who will enjoy traveling in Switzerland?

Switzerland is a great travel destination for all ages, but the perfect itinerary will depend on age, travel style, and physical abilities. Outdoor enthusiasts will never run out of opportunities for hiking, skiing, kayaking, and other activities in Switzerland, but there are also many nice museums, restaurants, spas, and resorts for those who prefer to take it easy.

Families will benefit from the never-ending list of things to do and the ease of transportation. Despite Switzerland’s reputation for being expensive, it is also a very popular destination for young students and backpackers who want a safe, beautiful, and accessible destination. Because of its safety and ease of travel, it is very popular among solo female travelers.

Winter Vacations in Switzerland

Best Cross Country Ski Trips in Switzerland

If you are interested in cross country skiing, consider a guided tour that will take you off a basic trail, and lead you from country to country. For example, ski the Jura mountains from Switzerland to France in 8 days. If you’re a competitive cross country skier and don’t want to worry about logistics on top of your physical preparation, Stride can connect you with trips that include the Engadin Ski Marathon.

If you’re not into skiing, get your Winter thrill at the Bergün toboggan run - one of the unique opportunities to experience this classic Olympic sport. There are also dozens of other activities -- for example, have a meal in the Parsenn igloo village, go ice skating, or head to Schönbühl Spa, the largest brine spa in the world, to warm up.

Switzerland’s Winter Weather

Despite all of the snow, Switzerland’s winters are known for being very palatable, just hovering around freezing in the lowlands. Although colder in the mountains, it is actually sunnier in the winter in Switzerland. For this reason, many skiers and hikers know the delight of stripping off a jacket and hitting the slopes in nothing but a few layers and a wool sweater. The experience is like no other.

Summer Activities in Switzerland

Summer Skiing

If you missed the winter ski season, don’t worry too! Switzerland is one of the only countries where you can continue to ski the Alps in the summer. Several resorts in Switzerland, including Zermaat, Saas Fee, and Verbier, all offer summer skiing packages. Although it’s still warm out, glaciers keep the ground cool and prevent the winter snow from melting away the way. And if you thought it was warm skiing in the winter, imagine being able to ski while wearing a T shirt!

Just remember to pack a good pair of goggles and some sunscreen, the light reflecting off the snow can be very strong.

Electric Biking

If you think Switzerland’s hilly outcrops may not seem like the best place for a bike tour, think again. With the invention of electric bikes, which help give you a significant boost when pedalling, biking Switzerland’s beautiful hills and valleys is a lot more doable and accessible for everyone. Maximize your time in the Alps by going on an E-Bike Tour! 

Discounted Switzerland Vacations

Yes, Switzerland is one of the expensive countries in the world. With that being said, there is also more than one way to travel Switzerland on a budget. One of the best ways to save money is to cut back on your lodging. Rather staying in the fanciest Swiss chalet, give up your sauna and check out the tours that offer Basic accommodation.

There are also many free attractions in Switzerland’s cities. Take the free time on your tours to see Bern’s old town, Bellinzona’s three castles, and the permanent collection in Künsthaus Zurich.

Choosing your Switzerland Tour

Switzerland is a destination that appeals to outdoor types, however it’s also famous for resorts and Premium or Luxury travel. Sometimes these are even combined! So there is a fantastic variety of tours to choose from for traveling in Switzerland, in a wide range of budgets.

If you enjoy walking and hiking, especially in the Easy to Moderate realm, you’re sure to find a Switzerland tour to your liking. Most Switzerland tours are active yet easy. And you’ll enjoy beautiful invigorating mountain air, and delightful hospitality throughout your tour.

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