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Best of Switzerland

9 Days

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Tour Description

All the Best of Switzerland with a side visit to Italy. What could be better? Your travels will take you to Lake Geneva for local wine, cheese and delicious desserts in Lavaux, Lord Byron’s enchanting Chillon Castle and the pretty town of Brienz for a masterclass in Swiss wood carving.

Priced From:

$ 6590pp *

From: 2026-03-28

To: 2026-09-26

Start Location: Zurich, Switzerland

End Location: Zurich, Switzerland

Trip Type: Country Explorer

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Welcome to Zürich
Day 1
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Hyatt Place Zurich Airport The Circle
Zürich is your springboard to a spectacular journey through Switzerland. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience for a social-impact guided walking tour. This evening, attend a dinner to launch your Swiss experience.
Journey to Lake Geneva
Day 2
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Mona Montreux
We leave the bright lights of Zürich behind and stop in Bern with its Old Town, admiring its medieval streets, ornate fountains and arcaded walkways. Journeying to Lake Geneva, we arrive in the resort town of Montreux, set against the pristine backdrop of snow-covered peaks and vineyards. After lunch, consider joining an Optional Experience to cruise Lake Geneva, including a visit to the Charlie Chaplin museum in his former estate, Manoir de Ban.
Onwards to Chillon Castle and Zermatt Connect with Locals
Day 3
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Mirabeau
This morning, we visit Chillon Castle, immortalised by Lord Byron's 'Prisoner of Chillon'. For nearly four centuries, this water fortress was the residence of the Counts of Savoy and an important stop for traders. Our next stop is the Lavaux region, a charming wine village above Lake Geneva, where we’ll Connect With Locals over lunch at our Be My Guest experience. Continue your journey to the resort town of Zermatt, set against the backdrop of the snow-capped Matterhorn.
Zermatt Your Way
Day 4
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Mirabeau
Spend a full free day soaking up Zermatt's crisp mountain air and panoramic vistas. Relax in beautiful surroundings or consider an Optional Experience to the Klein Matterhorn for the most spectacular mountain views.
Venture to Lake Maggiore and On to Locarno
Day 5
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Hampton by Hilton Locarno
Leave the alpine charm of Zermatt and journey to the shores of Lake Maggiore. Take a lunch break by the water, soaking up the Italian elegance of this spot. You might choose to join an Optional Experience by private launch to Isola Bella, where a Local Specialist will guide you through the grand Baroque palace and its tiered gardens, once a playground for aristocrats. Continue on to Locarno in Switzerland’s Italian-speaking region, known for its lakefront promenade.
Off to Alpine St. Moritz
Day 6
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Reine Victoria
Leave Locarno behind and travel deep into the Swiss Alps, arriving in St. Moritz with time to explore. You might stroll along the lakefront, browse the shops in the town centre or simply take in the mountain views from a local cafe. For something different, there’s the Optional Experience to Roseg Valley by horse and carriage. Later, board the Rhaetian Railways and travel the UNESCO-listed route past the glaciers of Piz Bernina towards Poschiavo. Return to St. Moritz where a relaxed group dinner rounds off the day.
Journey to Lakeside Lucerne
Day 7
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Grand Europe Lucerne
Journeying through lush green landscapes, past Lake Zürich, we arrive in lakeside Lucerne. Pay tribute to the brave Swiss Guards, who lost their lives defending King Louis XVI at the Lion Monument, and admire the iconic wooden Chapel Bridge before strolling past the city's colourful facades. Consider joining a cruise on the tranquil lake waters and then ride the world's first double deck 'CabriO' cable car to the top of Mount Stanserhorn.
Admire Scenic Brienz and Interlaken Dive Into Culture
Day 8
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Grand Europe Lucerne
We travel to Interlaken at the heart of Switzerland, which lies in the shadow of the Jungfrau Mountain. Stopping in the village of Brienz en route, we’ll Dive Into Culture and gain insights into the centuries-old tradition of wood carving for which this village is so famous. Spend some time on your own and enjoy superb views of the peaks of the Bernese Oberland. This evening, we enjoy dinner with our fellow travellers and Travel Director toasting the highlights of Switzerland we've enjoyed along the way.
Homeward Bound
Day 9
Duration: 1
As our journey through the Best of Switzerland comes to an end, we bid our newfound friends a fond farewell.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2026-03-28
End Date: 2026-04-05
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Child Price: 5970
Adult Price: 6650
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triple
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Adult Price: 6590
single
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Adult Price: 7990
Start Date: 2026-04-04
End Date: 2026-04-12
twin
Child Price: 5970
Adult Price: 6650
twinShare
Child Price:
Adult Price: 6650
triple
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Adult Price: 6590
single
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Adult Price: 7940
Start Date: 2026-04-11
End Date: 2026-04-19
twin
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Adult Price: 6875
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Adult Price: 6875
triple
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Adult Price: 6815
single
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Adult Price: 8205
Start Date: 2026-04-18
End Date: 2026-04-26
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Child Price: 6195
Adult Price: 6875
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Adult Price: 6875
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Adult Price: 6815
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Adult Price: 8205
Start Date: 2026-04-25
End Date: 2026-05-03
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Adult Price: 6875
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Adult Price: 6875
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Adult Price: 6815
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Start Date: 2026-05-02
End Date: 2026-05-10
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Adult Price: 7225
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Adult Price: 7165
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End Date: 2026-05-17
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Adult Price: 7225
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Adult Price: 7165
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End Date: 2026-05-24
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Adult Price: 7225
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Adult Price: 7165
single
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End Date: 2026-05-31
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Adult Price: 7225
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Adult Price: 7165
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Adult Price: 7225
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Adult Price: 7165
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Adult Price: 6750
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Adult Price: 6750
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Adult Price: 6750
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Adult Price: 6690
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Adult Price: 6750
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Adult Price: 6690
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End Date: 2026-07-12
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Adult Price: 7050
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Adult Price: 6990
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Adult Price: 7095
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twin
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Adult Price: 7095
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triple
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Adult Price: 7075
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Adult Price: 6950
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Adult Price: 6890
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Adult Price: 6950
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Adult Price: 6890
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Adult Price: 6950
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Adult Price: 6890
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Adult Price: 7050
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Adult Price: 6990
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Adult Price: 7050
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Adult Price: 6990
single
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End Date: 2026-09-13
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Adult Price: 7350
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Adult Price: 7290
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End Date: 2026-09-20
twin
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Adult Price: 7350
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triple
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Adult Price: 7290
single
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End Date: 2026-09-27
twin
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Adult Price: 7350
twinShare
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triple
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Adult Price: 7290
single
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Adult Price: 8900
Start Date: 2026-09-26
End Date: 2026-10-04
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Adult Price: 7395
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