Itinerary Details
Trafalgar Tours: Swiss Delight
Day 1 - Welcome to Geneva
Launch your love affair with Switzerland in the sophisticated lakeside city of Geneva, an international city with all the charm of its Swiss traditions. After checking in to your hotel you'll have time to relax after your flight, or explore and discover the city. This evening, make your way to a dinner at a local restaurant to meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers to get a taste of the adventures to come.
Accommodations: Royal Manotel
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 - Journey to Lausanne and Montreux
Start your day with a morning orientation of the city, after it's just a short hop along the lake and you're in vibey Lausanne where you'll have some free time. You might choose to visit the Olympic museum dedicated to the spirit of olympism or take a stroll through the old town to admire the majestic 12th-century Gothic cathedral. Next, we venture to Montreux, nestled between steep hills. Enjoy an orientation tour and the evening is yours to spend as you wish. Perhaps enjoy a cruise to Lake Geneva, including a visit to the Charlie Chaplin museum?
Accommodations: Mona Montreux
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 - Venture to Gruyères and Lavaux Connect with Locals
The fromage heartland of Switzerland beckons this morning. You'll head to the picture-perfect town of Gruyères where you can enjoy some free time. The 13th-century castle dominates the medieval town as you stroll down its cobblestone streets. Don't forget to sample the famous local cheese before we leave. Lunch is in the heart of Lavaux with views of the vineyards, Lake Geneva and the beautiful Alps. If you can tear your eyes away from the stunning setting, you'll Connect With Locals on this exclusive Be My Guest experience. Afterwards, we return to Montreux. You could choose to relax this afternoon, but we know you won't be able to resist an?Optional Experience?to the enchanting Chillon Castle on the shores of Lake Geneva.
Accommodations: Mona Montreux
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 - Golden Pass train and journey to Bern and Interlaken
The glamour of yesteryear and epic Alpine views are the stars of the show this morning as you take the Golden Pass Line Train from Montreux to Gstaad. Enjoy time on your own exploring Berne and see the parliament of Switzerland. Follow in the footsteps of Yoon Se-Ri and Ri Jeong-Hyeok from the popular romantic Korean drama series Crash Landing On You (CLOY), walk across the breathtaking Panoramabrücke Sigriswil (Sigriswil Panorama Bridge), a 340 meters long suspension bridge overlooking Lake Thun, where Ri Jeong-Hyeok asks Yoon Se-ri to take a photo of him and his fiancée. Continue to Interlaken in the heart of the Swiss Alps, located at the foot of a trio of famous peaks – the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for dinner at your hotel.
Accommodations: Metropole
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 - Explore the sights of Lake Brienz Dive Into Culture
This morning, spend some time at leisure or you can choose to join an Optional Experience to Grindelwald and Jungfrau Mountain.
Accommodations: The Hey
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 - Cross the Brünig Pass to Lucerne
Farewell Interlaken and journey through Alpine forests, tracing the scenic Brünig Pass. Enjoy a lakeside drive along Lake Brienz with views of the Bernese Oberland before stopping in Brienz to discover the Swiss woodcarving tradition at the Swiss Woodcarving Museum. In Lucerne, your Travel Director leads an orientation through the relaxed lakeside town. Cross the wooden Chapel Bridge, visit the Lion Monument and take time to browse the painted facades and artisan shops of the Old Town. This evening, why not join an Optional Experience and enjoy a traditional cheese fondue in old Lucerne?
Accommodations: Astoria
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 - Enjoy mountain views in Lucerne
With a full day to explore Lucerne, you’ll have time to enjoy this lakeside city your way. Your Travel Director is ready with local tips – from where to find handmade Swiss chocolate to picking out the perfect watch as a keepsake from your time in Switzerland. You might choose to head into the mountains on an Optional Experience to Mount Titlis, where snow-covered peaks and icy caverns bring your alpine daydreams to life. Or opt for a slower pace with a horse-drawn carriage ride through a typical Alpine dairy farming community. This evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel, rounding off your day in relaxed Swiss style.
Accommodations: Astoria
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 - Discover cosmopolitan Zürich Dive Into Culture
Continue to Zürich and explore its historic center, crossing the Münster Bridge and visiting Paradeplatz, Lindenhof Square and other highlights of the Old Town. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on a walking tour raising awareness of social issues and supporting community change makers. As your tour comes to a close, toast to your unforgettable journey through Switzerland over dinner with your Travel Director and traveling companions.
Accommodations: Hyatt Place Zurich Airport The Circle
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9 - Farewell Switzerland
For now, it's farewell to Switzerland and newfound friends at the end of an enchanting Swiss holiday you won't forget.
Meals: Breakfast