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Christmas Markets in Zurich | © Alex Buschor- Zurich Tourism
Cogwheel Rigi © Switzerland Tourism
Christmas Markets © Lucerne Tourism, Photographer Tim Ulrich
Lucerne Markets © Lucerne Tourism, Photographer Tamara Stalder
Zurich from Above
Zurich Christmas Lights Avenue © Cemil Erkoc / Zurich Tourism
Switzerland

Christmas Markets Zurich & Lucerne (Tour code: 16692)

Starts and Ends
Zurich to
Lucerne
Travel Periods
20 Nov 26 - 20 Dec 26
Experience
Travel Style
Independent Holiday Packages
Celebrate Swiss Christmas magic from Zurich to Lucerne, with enchanting markets, alpine scenery, festive flavours, and a Mount Rigi fondue experience in a winter wonderland.

Highlights

Seamless Swiss rail journeys – Travel effortlessly between Zurich, Lucerne and the Alps, with scenic routes adding to the festive experience

Europe’s largest indoor Christmas market – Step into Zurich Main Station, transformed into a dazzling festive wonderland filled with lights, stalls and seasonal cheer

Alpine winter magic – Ride to Mount Rigi and enjoy a traditional Swiss fondue in a breathtaking snowy setting

Festive Lucerne evenings – Wander charming Christmas markets glowing with lights, music and seasonal treats

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This holiday package is carefully designed by our team to give you complete Peace of Mind, with access to trusted local partners and expert support at your destination.

5 days
From
AUD 3,349
per person, twin share
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All services are subject to availability.

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Overview

Celebrate the festive season in Switzerland on this enchanting five-day journey from Zurich to Lucerne. Discover some of Europe’s most magical Christmas markets, filled with twinkling lights, handcrafted treasures and seasonal flavours. Wander through storybook Old Towns, soak up the joyful atmosphere, and experience the beauty of the Swiss winter landscape.

Enjoy unforgettable alpine moments, including a scenic journey to Mount Rigi, a charming horse-drawn carriage ride, and a traditional Swiss fondue experience — the perfect blend of festive spirit, culture and alpine elegance.

Peace of mind booking plan
  1. ENTIRE Cooling-Off Period
  2. ENTIRE AUD Prices
  3. ENTIRE Change of Mind
  4. ENTIRE Industry Accredited
  5. ENTIRE On Ground Support
  6. ENTIRE Australian Owned

Inclusions

2-nights in Zurich in a 4* hotel
2-nights in Lucerne in a 4* hotel
Rail ticket in 2nd class
Zurich Card 72 hours (2nd class only)
Lucerne Guest Card – free local public transport and discounts for city attractions.
Daily Breakfast
Excursion Mount Rigi
Horse carriage ride & fondue on mount Rigi
Free entry to Christmas markets in Zurich and Lucerne
50% discount on additional travel by rail, bus and boat and some mountain excursions outside of the Lucerne region

Day 1 Zurich

Individual arrival in Zurich. During Advent, the city sparkles with festive lights and the scent of mulled wine fills the air. Stroll through the Old Town and visit one of the largest indoor Christmas markets in Europe at Zurich Main Station.

Overnight in Zurich in a 4* hotel.

Zurich
© Zurich Tourism

Day 2 Zurich 

Breakfast at the hotel.

Enjoy Zurich’s many Christmas markets, each with its own charm. Visit the Christkindlimarkt at the main railway station, one of Europe’s largest indoor Christmas markets; the romantic market in Niederdorf, the city’s oldest; or the main market at Sechseläutenplatz by the Opera House.

Nearby, at Rosenhof Square, children can enjoy free skating on a small ice rink, with skates available to hire for a small fee (payable on site).

Overnight in Zurich in a 4* hotel.

Breakfast
Zurich 
Zurich © Martin Rutschi - Zurich Tourism

Day 3 Zurich Lucerne 

Breakfast at the hotel.

Travel by train to Lucerne, the gateway to Central Switzerland. Enjoy the festive atmosphere at the Christmas market and the scent of gingerbread and fondue along the lakeside promenade.

Overnight in Lucerne in a 4* hotel.

Breakfast
Zurich → Lucerne 
Lucern © Lucerne Tourism Photographer Simon Muller

Day 4 Lucerne Mt Rigi Lucerne

Breakfast at the hotel.

Travel by cogwheel railway to Rigi Kaltbad and enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride to Rigi First, followed by a traditional Swiss cheese fondue.

Return to Lucerne in the afternoon and take time to explore the city’s charming Christmas markets. Wander through festively decorated squares, browse handcrafted gifts and seasonal treats, and soak up the warm atmosphere along the lakeside and in the Old Town.

Overnight in Lucerne in a 4* hotel.

Breakfast
Lucerne → Mt Rigi → Lucerne
View from Mt Rigi

Day 5 Lucerne

Breakfast at the hotel.

Individual return journey to your ending point in Switzerland.

Breakfast

Additional information

Official language
French, Swiss - German, Italian, Romansh
Local currency
SWISS FRANC

We work with a selection of hotels in each location. All bookings are subject to availability, which means our team will confirm your specific hotels upon confirmation and payment of deposit. 

Excluded

  • International airfares and taxes
  • Domestic airfares and taxes, unless otherwise specified in our holiday package
  • Visa expenses, processing and issuance fees
  • Meals other than as specified in our holiday package
  • Travel Insurance or expenses of a personal nature (mini-bar, phone call, laundry, etc.),
  • Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, hotel, restaurant or boat staff, etc.
  • Or any other travel expense that has not been included in our holiday package

FAQs

Who are Entire Travel Group?

Welcome to Entire Travel Group. We offer exceptional travel experiences across our extensive range of Entire Holiday Packages, Entire Group Journeys, Entire Rail Journeys, and Entire Cruise Journeys. With our industry-leading Peace of Mind Booking Plan, you can Book Now with flexibility and confidence.

Entire Travel Group is celebrating over 50 years of passionately delivering unique and memorable travel experiences. We are an Australian, family-owned, award-winning business with a friendly team ready to match your expectations to the perfect holiday experience.

Entire Travel Group used to be known by the individual brands shown in the footer of the website. The company has not changed, but we have amalgamated under one brand - Entire Travel Group.

For more details please visit - About Us | Entire Travel Group

Is Entire Travel Group Australian owned and operated?

Entire Travel Group is proudly Australian family owned and operated and as it stands today represents 50 years of experience, progress, and evolution. We proudly support the community with our long-term commitment to many important charity organisations. We were awarded the best operator in our class at the most recent National Travel Industry Awards.

Is Entire Travel Group industry accredited?

Entire Travel Group is both ATIA and CATO Accredited. The Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO) is the trade association representing the land supply sector of the Australian Travel Industry.

Does Entire Travel Group have industry awards?

Entire Travel Group was honoured at the 2023 National Travel Industry Awards with Most Oustanding Wholesaler - Product / Service.

As our team works tirelessly to deliver exceptional holiday experiences, it was exciting to have this acknowledged with the highest recognition. The award is also a testament to the quality of our partners around the globe, and we take this opportunity to thank them for their tremendous support of our customers.

Are the Entire Travel Group holiday packages exclusive?

In some cases, we are the sole representative in Australia for the overseas travel operator. In other circumstances the product developed has been exclusively built for Entire Travel Group and can’t be found elsewhere.

What’s unique about Entire Travel Group Holiday Packages?

  • They are not group tours with set departures - they are pre-designed, purpose built, independent holiday packages full of unique and memorable experiences.
  • Our holiday packages have been exclusively built for us in collaboration with our handpicked suppliers, who also offer full on-ground support for the clients.
  • We are offering unique travel experiences which cannot be found elsewhere.
  • Many packages include our “Freedom of Choice” options which allow you to tailor the holiday experience. Like a sommelier matching wine to a meal, we have used our experience to carefully select and offer the right experiences in each location.
  • They include our Peace of Mind Booking Plan.
  • A wide selection of our packages are compliant with the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Covid Safe Travels.

Our motto for Independent Holiday Packages is start your holiday when and with who you want!

Our Independent Holiday Packages are NOT group tours with set departure dates. Group Tours have specific set departure dates, and of course, you are travelling with unknown passengers in a coach. These tours are great for certain travellers and there are many reputable tour operators providing a wide range of options around the world.

At Entire Travel Group, our focus is Independent Holiday Packages. Available daily, they are pre-designed, purpose built, packaged itineraries full of memorable experiences delivered by our hand-picked local partners.

Our holidays suit every demographic, from couples to singles, to retirees to families and everyone else in between.

Why travel with Entire Travel Group?

Of Entire Travel Group's attributes, we have settled on "When Experience Matters" as the quality we believe adds the most value to our customers. We have the experience to ensure your itinerary makes the dream holiday possible. Our continually enhanced technology allows our team to provide a quality customer service experience, and our partnerships with outstanding operators ensure we are confident of the on-ground experience for our customers.

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How does the Peace of Mind Booking Plan work?

Our Peace of Mind Booking Plan allows you to book with confidence in the new international travel environment. With low deposits, a cooling off period and a flexibility period where you can cancel and rebook later, we really do have you covered.

For more details please visit - Peace of Mind Booking Plan | Entire Travel Group

Is there a cooling-off period?

Look for packages with our Peace of Mind Booking Plan logo on the website.

  • We understand that occasionally plans may change, so we give you the confidence to proceed with a cooling off period.
  • You may cancel for any reason within 7 days, where you will receive a 100% refund of your $100 per person deposit.

For more details please visit - Peace of Mind Booking Plan | Entire Travel Group

What is Freedom of Choice?

At Entire Travel Group we understand that our customers have their own personal tastes and interests - so throughout our packages look for “Freedom of Choice” which gives you the ability to tailor your holiday from the various experiences offered on selected days. Like a sommelier matching wine to a meal, we have used our experience to carefully select and offer the right experiences in each location.

The Freedom of Choice options are included in the package price, and the price remains the same regardless of the choice you make on each day.

Our Freedom of Choice program offers flexibility, by allowing you to choose from different options on pre-selected days in the itinerary.

  • Our per person price includes one tour on each Freedom of Choice day in the itinerary.
  • The price of the package remains the same regardless of the choice you make on each day.

For more details please visit - Freedom of Choice | Entire Travel Group

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Book Now offers you the ability to make a reservation on our website for Holiday Packages that include our Peace of Mind Booking Plan. But it’s not just a static offer – you have complete flexibility from travel dates, passenger numbers, single supplements, room upgrades, optional extras, flexible booking terms and more.

  • Our team will contact our overseas suppliers and confirm all arrangements.
  • A Confirmation from our reservation system will be sent in the coming days.
  • The Booking Number on this confirmation supersedes the website reference.

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What forms of payment can be used at Entire Travel Group?

  • To confirm a booking using our on-line Book Now process, a credit card must be used to pay the refundable deposit.
  • For additional payments on the booking, Entire Travel Group supports bank transfer, credit card, TravelPay B2B, PaymentGate.
  • For further details please visit our Payments page.

Can you book my international airfares?

On some Islands Holiday Packages (e.g. Fiji), it is practical to include flights, so where we have done this it is indicated by the plane icon.

However, on the majority of our Holiday Packages, we do not include international flights.

We found that many customers may prefer to:

  • Travel on a specific airline of their choice
  • Have the flexibility to book flights with Frequent Flyer points
  • Select flight dates that may be different to our Holiday Package start/end dates
  • Use a Travel Credit already held with the airline
  • Use their travel agent for this service

We are able to assist with flights on any Holiday Package, so please just notify us during the Book Now process or contact our team.

Should I take travel insurance?

Travel insurance is strongly recommended. During the Book Now process please confirm you require assistance, and our team will be in contact with you.

What should I do before travelling?

Before you travel it is your responsibility to ensure you have the appropriate documentation including visas. If you are travelling on a passport other than Australian or New Zealand, you will require a permit to re-enter Australia. It is your responsibility as the traveller and/or travel booker to meet all government entry requirements.

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How do I start a Booking?

  • On any page that has Book Now simply follow the booking process.
  • You must select the Travel Agent tick box and provide correct details.
  • To confirm a booking only the refundable deposit is required.
  • An agency credit card must be used for this initial payment.

How do I contact Entire Travel Group?

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