The Alpine Folk Culture

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Combine Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken, Bern, Zermatt, Chur and Zurich with the IR, Golden Pass, ICE and IC Trains.
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Overview

Trip type
Vacation / Holiday Package
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Flight intoZurichand out ofZurich
    • Hotel for 2 nights inZurich
    • Train fromZurichtoLucerne
    • Hotel for 2 nights inLucerne
    • Train fromLucernetoInterlaken
    • Hotel for 2 nights inInterlaken
    • Train fromInterlakentoBern
    • Hotel for 2 nights inBern
    • Train fromBerntoZermatt
    • Hotel for 2 nights inZermatt

What's this trip about?

    Combine Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken, Bern, Zermatt, Chur and Zurich with the IR, Golden Pass, ICE and IC Trains.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 22 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityZurich
End CityZurich

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Family Friendly

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Switzerland

Attractions

  • Bern
  • Lucerne
  • Zermatt
  • Zurich

Activities

  • Caving
  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature

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Itinerary

Day 1 in Zurich

Welcome to Zurich! Upon arrival, you will go through customs and immigration. Should you opt to purchase a transfer to your hotel; a representative will be waiting for you as you exit immigration. Arrive at your hotel, check in and do not give in to jet lag! There is ...

Day 2 in Zurich

Wake up early today and start your day off with a stroll along Lake Zurich. The lake is absolutely pristine and offers spectacular views of the Alps. Then head out on a boat cruise for about an hour ride on the lake and get lost in the stunning views and peaceful natu...

Day 3 in Zurich

Start off your day by exploring the breathtaking views of Zurich and head to the Uetilber Mountain. Hike, jog, bike, or take the train up the mountain. At the top, take in the spectacular panoramic views of the entire city of Zurich, the lake, and perhaps even a glimp...

Additional Days in Zurich

Should you be able to spend additional days in Zurich check out the picturesque beauty of Lucerne. Only a 45 minute drive from Zurich, this full day adventure will give you an understanding of why this is deemed one of Europe’` prettiest cities. Wonder around the city...

Your Last Day in Zurich

Depart your hotel for the airport for your return home. We recommend that you purchase a private transfer, if so a representative will meet you at the hotel in time to take you to the airport for your flight out.

 

Day 1 in Lucerne

Welcome to Lucerne! Upon arrival, you will go through customs and immigration. Should you opt to purchase a transfer to your hotel; a representative will be waiting for you as you exit immigration. Arrive at your hotel, check in and do not give in to jet lag! There is...

Day 2 in Lucerne

Start off your day with a cruise of the beautiful Lake Lucerne. Sit back and relax while you cruise past the stunning views of Switzerland. The average trip is about an hour-long and includes an audio guide of the main sights, as well as amazing views of the Alps. For...

Day 3 in Lucerne

On your last day in Lucerne, grab your comfortable shoes and take a day trip up the mountain to Mount Pilatus for a breathtaking view of the Swiss Alps and Lake Lucerne. Towering over Lucerne at 6,995 ft, Mount Pilatus has the world`s steepest cogwheel railway. Board ...

Additional Days in Lucerne

Should you be able to spend additional days in Lucerne we recommend a day trip to the World Heritage-listed Jungfraujoch, located 50 miles from Lucerne, this is known as the Top or Europe and is home to the highest railroad station on the continent at 11,332 ft. A per...

Your Last Day in Lucerne

Depart your hotel for the airport for your return home. We recommend that you purchase a private transfer, if so a representative will meet you at the hotel in time to take you to the airport for your flight out.

 

Day 1 in Interlaken

Welcome to Interlaken, the heart of the Bernese Oberland region! Upon arrival, you will go through customs and immigration. Should you opt to purchase a transfer to your hotel; a representative will be waiting for you as you exit immigration. Arrive at your hotel, che...

Day 2 in Interlaken

Start off your day with a cruise of the beautiful Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. Interlaken is home to two of the finest lakes in Switzerland. And what better way to enjoy them than with a cruise on one or both of them. A cruise through the crystal clear glacier waters of...

Day 3 in Interlaken

On your last day in Interlaken, head to Interlaken Ost railway station for a day trip to depart for an epic train ride on the Jungfrau Railway, the highest rail station in Europe. Amazingly, the Interlaken Line is more than 100 years old, and will lift you in stages t...

Additional Days in Interlaken

Should you be able to spend additional days in Interlaken there is still so much to see and do. If you are traveling in winter months, take a day to enjoy the snow sports of the area. Interlaken is not a ski resort per se, but its amenities, location and transport con...

Your Last Day in Interlaken

Depart your hotel for the airport for your return home. We recommend that you purchase a private transfer, if so a representative will meet you at the hotel in time to take you to the airport for your flight out.

 

Day 1 in Bern

Welcome to Bern, Switzerland`s capital city! Upon arrival, you will go through customs and immigration. Should you opt to purchase a transfer to your hotel; a representative will be waiting for you as you exit immigration. Arrive at your hotel, check in and do not giv...

Day 2 in Bern

Start your day with a visit to Gurten, Bern`s Mountain located just south of the city. From the top, you can soak up spectacular views of Bern and the Alps, you can see across the Three Lakes Region all the way to the Jura Mountains. The Gurten is easy to access and t...

Day 3 in Bern

On your last day in Bern, spend the day seeing those attractions that you haven`t yet had time for. You may want to spend some time in the famous Bärengraben (Bear Pit), one of the most famous attractions in city. The bears have been kept in the Bear Pit since 1513 an...

Additional Days in Bern

Should you be able to spend additional days in Bern we recommend a day trip to world famous Interlaken. About 37 miles from Bern in the Bernese-Oberland section of the Alps, the town and region is the gateway to a land of mountains, lakes, and rushing rivers. Situated...

Your Last Day in Bern

Depart your hotel for the airport for your return home. We recommend that you purchase a private transfer, if so a representative will meet you at the hotel in time to take you to the airport for your flight out.

 

Day 1 Zermatt

Welcome to the stunning village of Zermatt, home of the legendary Matterhorn! Upon arrival, make your transfer to your destination, arrive at your hotel, check in and do not give in to jet lag! There is so much for you to see and do.

We recommend starting your ...

Day 2 Zermatt

Note: Your itinerary may vary depending on the time of year you visit.

Wake up early today for a walk on the world`s longest hanging suspension bridge. This is a new addition to the amazing things to do in Zermatt. The bridge is called the Charles Kuonen Suspen...

Day 3 in Zermatt

Start your day off with an unforgettable excursion on the highest open-air rack railway in Europe, the train to Gornegrat (Gornergrat Bahn). The train goes 10,134 ft. above sea level through the mountain wilderness where no fewer than 29 peaks rise above 13,000 ft. Th...

Additional Days in Zermatt

Should you be able to spend additional days in Zermatt we recommend you check out the Schwarszee, `Black Lake` in English. This body of water has a dark surface as it reflects the brooding rock around it. The lake is served by a gondola, which takes only 12 minutes fr...

Your Last Day in Zermatt

Depart your hotel for the train station or airport where you will head home or make your way to more Switzerland adventures. Savor the memories of a very special time in Zermatt.

 

Day 1 in Chur

Welcome to Chur, the oldest city in Switzerland! Upon arrival, make your transfer to your destination, arrive at your hotel, check in and do not give in to jet lag! There is so much for you to see and do.

Start your afternoon in the charming Old Town, one of th...

Day 2 in Chur

Chur is an important rail center, a terminal for several of the most scenic railway lines in Switzerland: the narrow-gauge rail line to St. Moritz (the Rhätische Bahn), the Chur-Arosa line, the Glacier Express, the Palm Express, and the Bernina Express. You might also...

Day 3 in Chur

On your last day in Chur spend some time appreciating the wilderness surrounding it. There are a variety of outdoor sports including hiking, mountain biking, skiing, skating and swimming, all depending on what time of year you are here.

From the center of Chur ...

Additional Days in Chur

Should you be able to spend additional days in Chur and you are here in the summer months, we recommend you check out the Churer Fest, an annual summer festival typically held in the middle of August. This is the largest and most festive event in the southeastern part...

Your Last Day in Chur

Depart your hotel for the train station or airport where you will head home or make your way to more Switzerland adventures. Savor the memories of a very special time in Chur.

 

Day 1 in Zurich

Welcome to Zurich! Upon arrival, you will go through customs and immigration. Should you opt to purchase a transfer to your hotel; a representative will be waiting for you as you exit immigration. Arrive at your hotel, check in and do not give in to jet lag! There is ...

Day 2 in Zurich

Wake up early today and start your day off with a stroll along Lake Zurich. The lake is absolutely pristine and offers spectacular views of the Alps. Then head out on a boat cruise for about an hour ride on the lake and get lost in the stunning views and peaceful natu...

Day 3 in Zurich

Start off your day by exploring the breathtaking views of Zurich and head to the Uetilber Mountain. Hike, jog, bike, or take the train up the mountain. At the top, take in the spectacular panoramic views of the entire city of Zurich, the lake, and perhaps even a glimp...

Additional Days in Zurich

Should you be able to spend additional days in Zurich check out the picturesque beauty of Lucerne. Only a 45 minute drive from Zurich, this full day adventure will give you an understanding of why this is deemed one of Europe’` prettiest cities. Wonder around the city...

Your Last Day in Zurich

Depart your hotel for the airport for your return home. We recommend that you purchase a private transfer, if so a representative will meet you at the hotel in time to take you to the airport for your flight out.

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Price per day$84
Last Updated: 12/25/2019

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