Itinerary
Lucerne is quintessential Switzerland – the town, the lake, the mountains. A charming unique town where avant-garde architecture and historic monuments stand side by side and hidden paths of the Old Town suddenly open up to reveal the beauty of famous Lake Lucerne itself.
Depending on arrival late afternoon stroll through Lucerne.
Overnight stay in Lucerne.
Breakfast at your hotel.
Enjoy your pre-selected tour from our Freedom of Choice options:
- Mt Rigi: A visit to Mount Rigi – 'Queen of the Mountains’. From Lucerne board a vintage paddle steamer (summer) to Vitznau, where you will be taken to Rigi Kulm via the cogwheel railway. The mountain is perfect for walks and mountain hikes with well sign-posted routes. The wonderful Alpine flora and magnificent views will delight. Return by train via Arth Goldau back to Lucerne.
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- Mt Pilatus: A visit to Lucerne’s house mountain or ‘Dragon Mountain’. By boat across the lake to Alpnachstad and on to the world’s steepest cogwheel railway to Pilatus Kulm. Enjoy the overwhelming mountain panorama whilst soaking up the rays on the sun terrace. Explore the dragon trail or flower path and return by a set of gondolas back down to Lucerne and by bus back to the centre of Lucerne.
Overnight stay in Lucerne
Breakfast at your hotel.
Journey along the Golden Pass Route. The panoramic journey over the Brünig Pass to Interlaken with its beautiful views will make 2 hours fly by. Enjoy the views from the comfort of your seats through panorama windows.
Afternoon – time for a stroll through this famous resort.
Our tip: Away from the popular main road - discover the quieter more historic part of Interlaken called "Unterseen’.
Overnight stay in Interlaken.
Breakfast at your hotel.
Famous Jungfraujoch Excursion. Interlaken is the gateway to the Jungfrau Region characterised by flower strewn meadows, crystal clear mountain lakes, the sound of cow bells and snow covered mountain peaks.
Enjoy your flexible, self-guided excursion to the Jungfraujoch, Europe’s highest railway station at 3,454m where snow and ice await. We recommend planning in a full day. In the summer – at the top – you can join the snow fun park (supplement), you are also able to stop in the picturesque villages on the way up or down. There is also the choice of going up by train all the way (2 changes) or take part of the journey with the brand new (opening Dec 2020) V-Cableway from Grindelwald to station Eigergletscher.
Overnight stay in Interlaken.
Breakfast at your hotel.
Enjoy your pre-selected tour from our Freedom of Choice options:
- Jetboat on Lake Brienz: Take a seat in Switzerland’s first commercial jetboat, offering an exhilarating ride on the turquoise blue Lake Brienz with a backdrop of snow-covered mountain peaks. See the majestic 500m Giessbach Waterfalls and learn some stories of the regions from your driver. (April - October)
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- James Bond Schilthorn Excursion: It has been over 50 years since the iconic James Bond movie ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’ was filmed on the Schilthorn, but the memories are still alive. Experience the 2,970 m high mountain with its 360-degree panoramic views, James Bond memorabilia and interactive displays. Enjoy a spectacular cable car ride to the top, lunch at the revolving restaurant, 007 Walk of fame and interactive indoor attractions. This excursion can easily be combined with at a stop at the spectacular Trümmelbach glacier falls (sup. Payable locally) in the Lauterbrunnen Valley.
Overnight stay in Interlaken.
Breakfast at your hotel.
Continue on the GoldenPass from Interlaken via Zweisimmen to Montreux.
The highlight of the Golden Pass route will take you along the crystal blue lake of Thun and through the green rolling hills of the Simmental before slowly winding down through golden green vineyards to the shores of Lake Geneva. Experience the ‘golden age’ of travel in special carriages decked out in belle époque style.
Overnight stay in Montreux.
Breakfast at your hotel.
Enjoy your pre-selected tour from our Freedom of Choice options:
- Rochers-de-Naye: Montreux’s local mountain stands at 2,042m above sea level and offers spectacular views over Lake Geneva and the Alps, a species rich Alpine garden with beautiful examples of Alpine flora and a Marmot’s Paradise where you can obvserve these shy creatures. Half day excursion. Our Tip: Have lunch on the way down at the middle station Haut-de-Caux at restaurant Le Coucou– a typical rustic Swiss mountain restaurant in a chalet-style building with open fire place.
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- Chillon Castle & Wine Tasting at Chexbres: The Swiss Riviera has much to offer but a visit to this region would not be complete without visiting its famous landmark ‘Chillon Castle’ and to taste some of the delightful wine grown in this area. The Swiss famously do not export their wines as their production just about covers the needs of the local population. We recommend visiting Chillon Castle in the morning, taking the lake steamer to Vevey and continuing by train to Chexbres in the late afternoon for the wine tasting.
Overnight stay in Montreux.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today your journey ends.
