Switzerland Discovery

Switzerland Discovery

Price

$6671

Duration

11 days

Min Age

12+

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Overview

Included/Excluded

  • Private arrival and departure transfers
  • Accommodation in a centrally located 4-star hotels
  • Breakfast in the hotels
  • 2nd class train tickets: Lausanne - Grandvaux - Lausanne, Montreux - Zermatt - Geneva - Geneva Airport
  • Tour of Lausanne in small group (max 6 people)
  • Wine Hike in Lavaux Vineyards
  • Day trip tp Gruyères, cheese museum and chocolate factory tour
  • Private Montreux and Geneva city tour
  • Self - Guided Day trip to Gornegrat
  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary

Tour Plan

Day 1: Welcome to Switzerland

Welcome to stunning Switzerland! Upon arrival in Geneva, you board a fast and comfortable train going to Lausanne right from the Geneva airport. For your convenience, your hotel is nestled just a short walk away from the Lausanne train station. There is nothing planned for the rest of the day, so feel free to start exploring the city on your own.

No meals are included.
Overnight in Lausanne.

Day 2: Lausanne Sightseeing in Small Group

This morning after breakfast, you head to the city center to meet your guide and a small group of fellow travelers (no more than 6 people) and set off to explore the most beautiful places in Lausanne.

During the tour, your gracious host will share not only the most Instagrammable places in the city but also the fascinating facts from the city's history with you. See the famous Château St-Mairecapturing, Denantou Park, Quai d'Ouchy, as well as many other stunning spots, take dozens of pictures that will be a jewel of your social nedia, and emjoy the lovely atmosphere of the city. But there is more to Lausanne than natural beauty and architecture gems, and your guide will share some of the locals' favorite places you are welcome to check out later that day.

There is nothing planned after the tour, and you are free to keep exploring the city on your own.

Breakfast is included.
Overnight in Lausanne.

The evening is free.

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Day 3: Small-Group Wine Hike in Lavaux Vineyard

Today, we invite you to dive into the equisite world of Swiss wines. After breakfast, you head to the nearby train station to catch a train to Grandvaux, where a guide will be waiting to take you and a small group of fellow travelers (maximum 8 people) on an unforgettable wine hike through an incredibly beautiful area steeped with terraced vineyards and housing over 200 wineries. What makes the experience extra special is that the wines you will try aren't available anywhere outside of Switzerland.

Your tour starts with a first guided wine tasting of the day before heading to hike the slopes of the Lavaux terraced vineyards. Enjoy the stunning views, amazing photo opportunities, and interesting insights about the region from your guide. Next on the itinerary is a lovely picnic, where you will get a chance to enjoy the best of local produce, such as freshly baked bread, premium charcuterie, delectable cheeses, and artisan chocolates. After that, you visit two more wineries. Get to know what makes their produce special, learn the secrets of winemaking, and, of course, try the best the wineries have to offer.

Following that, you head back to Lausanne for the night.

Breakfast is included.
Overnight in Lausanne.

Day 4: Gruyères Sightseeing & Transfer to Montreux

The following morning, enjoy breakfast at your hotel, check out, and set off to continue exploring the rich heritage of Switzerland. Meet your host in a hotel lobby and together head to the wonderful city of Gruyère, one of the major gastronomy centers in Switzerland.

Your first stop is the Maison de Cailler, a famous chocolate factory where you will learn what makes the Swiss chocolate so special and, of course, have a chance to try the delicious sweets.

Then, you visit La Maison du Gruyère for lunch, followed by a visit to the famous cheese factory. There, you will find out the rich history of Swiss cheesemaking and discover the secrets of the process according to ancestral tradition.

After the tour, you have a transfer to your hotel in Montreux.

Breakfast is included.
Overnight in Montreux.

Day 5: Montreux City Tour

The next morning, you have breakfast and head to the city center to meet your guide, who will take you on a private tour of Montreux.

This unique city is a cultural gem that will make you fall in love with its rich history, unique artpieces, and architectural jewels. A local guide will show you around the most amazing sights of the city, such as Chateau de Chillon, the Freddie Mercury memorial statue, and many more incredible places. Despite visiting the famous highlights, your host for the evening will make sure to share their Montreux with you rather than show you the touristy facade of the city.

Nothing is planned after the tour, and you are welcome to keep exploring the city on your own.

Breakfast is included.
Overnight in Montreux.

Day 6: Train to Zermatt

The following day, you check out of your Montreux hotel, and walk for 5-minutes to the train station to catch a fast train to Zermatt. Upon arrival, you check out into a hotel located very close to the train station, and have the rest of the day free to start exploring the city on your own.

Breakfast is included.
Overnight in Zermatt.

Day 7: Self-Guided Day Trip to Gornegrat

Today, we invite you to explore the best of Gornegrat, boasting breathtaking peaks, picturesque landscapes, and the best views of the Matterhorn. There will be no guide accompanying you, but to enjoy the day to the fullest, we've prepared a full-day itinerary you could follow to take the best the city has to offer.

10:25 Train: Zermatt - Riffelberg.
10:50 Hike: The Mark Twain Trail from the Riffelberg to Riffelalp.
12:20 Cheese Tasting: Go to the cheese refrigerator on the Riffelalp (located next to the Restaurant Alphitta) and buy the famous local cheese. Please note that the cheese is available from June to September.
13:00 Lunch: Have a hearty meal in the Alphitta Restaurant.
14:40 Train: Riffelalp - Gornergrat.
15:00 “Golden Spot” View Point: the photopoint on the Gornergrat.
15:45 Gornergrat Gornergrat View Point: the viewing platform offering the perfect view of the Matterhorn as well as the Gorner glacier.
16:40 Train: Gornergrat - Zermatt.
17:20 Arrival to Zermatt.

Breakfast is included.
Overnight in Zermatt.

Day 8: Train to Geneva & Evening City Tour

This morning, you have breakfast, check out from your Zermatt hotel, and head to the train station to catch a train to Geneva. Upon arrival, you check in at the hotel located within a few minutes walk from the train station and have some time to rest after the trip.

And in the evening, you head to the city center to meet a local guide who will take you on a tour of Geneva's most famous sights. During the tour, your gracious host will share not only the fascinating facts from the city's history with you, but, more importantly, they will also share their passion for Geneva with you to ensure an unforgettable experience. See the world-famous Jet d'Eau Fountain, Flower Clock, Tour du Molard, as well as many other famous tourist attractions. But there is more to Geneva than popular sights, and your guide will show you the real city behind the touristy facade and show you some amazing hidden gems most people miss when exploring the city.

There is nothing planned after the tour, and you are free to keep exploring the city on your own.

Breakfast is included.
Overnight in Geneva.

Day 9: Free Day in Geneva

Today, there is nothing planned. Enjoy the best the city has to offer, take advantage of its incredible restaurant scene, or hunt for souvenirs to bring back home. We will be happy to book a table in one of the best local restaurants for you.

Breakfast is included.
Overnight in Geneva.

Day 10: Departure

This is your last day in Switzerland! Today, you enjoy breakfast in your hotel, check out, and head to the nearby train station to catch a train that will take you directly to Geneva Airport. We wish you a safe trip home and can't wait to start working on your next vacation!

Breakfast is included.

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