8-Day Glorious Switzerland - Classic Group
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Take a once-in-a-lifetime trip across Switzerland, breathing in the Alpine air of Zermatt and relaxing in luxury by lakeside Lucerne. In the shadow of the mighty Matterhorn, the car-free ski resort of Zermatt is breathtaking, rivalled only by the chic, fashion-forward surrounds of St. Moritz in the Grison Alps. In Lucerne, explore nearby Stanserhorn by cable car and keep an eye out for marmots at the top. A celebratory dinner at a Lucerne restaurant at the foot of Mount Stanserhorn offers glorious views over Lake Lucerne and concludes your sojourn across Switzerland.
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Itinerary
Prepare yourself for the majesty of Switzerland's snow-capped mountains, glaciers, sparkling lakes, flower-filled meadows and rich, green valleys. Meet your Travel Director and travel companions for a short stroll to your dinner. The evening is full of Swiss delight, as you enjoy the cozy decor while being served typical Swiss specialties including cheese fondue.
Geneva, Switzerland
Geneva is the second largest city in Switzerland and a global center that houses the United Nations and many international organizations. Visitors enjoy museums, theatres, and cultural sites including Muse d'Art et d'Histoire, as well as archeological sites, historic buildings, dining, shopping, and much more.
Start your day with highlights of Geneva, the City of Gardens. See the Jet d’Eau and Floral Clock. Then relax and enjoy the enchanting scenery as you continue to the charming town of Montreux. Situated at the foot of the Alps and boasting beautiful lakeside walks, enjoy free time to explore this pretty town. On the western bay of Lake Geneva, join your host at Chillon Castle for a special tour of the former home to the Dukes of Savoy, immortalized by Lord Byron's 'Prisoner of Chillon'. Keep a lookout for where the writer is rumored to have left his mark. Continue through the Rhone Valley, where high summer temperatures support vines and other fruits. The final stage of your journey is by cogwheel train to the traffic-free Alpine resort of Zermatt. During your orientation with your Travel Director, feast your eyes on the distinctive triangular silhouette of the Matterhorn before dinner in a local restaurant.
Geneva, Switzerland
Geneva is the second largest city in Switzerland and a global center that houses the United Nations and many international organizations. Visitors enjoy museums, theatres, and cultural sites including Muse d'Art et d'Histoire, as well as archeological sites, historic buildings, dining, shopping, and much more.
Montreux, Switzerland
This small Swiss city sits on the western coast of Lake Geneva. It is most famous for hosting the annual Montreaux Jazz Festival, and gets mentioned in the iconic rock song "Smoke on the Water."
Chillon Castle
This Swiss castle provides incredible views of Lake Geneva. It is located on a narrow stretch of land on the eastern end of the lake. The poet Lord Byron was a famous visitor and carved his name into the dungeon.
Zermatt, Switzerland
Zermatt is a famous car-free ski resort at the foot of the Matterhorn, renowned for its spectacular mountain scenery and outdoor activities.
Zermatt in the summertime offers many leisure possibilities: try swimming, hiking, or spend a whole day relaxing in the fresh Alpine surroundings. Perhaps take an optional ride on Europe’s highest cable car to the snow-capped Klein Matterhorn for a magnificent panorama of the highest peaks in Switzerland, Italy and France?
Zermatt, Switzerland
Zermatt is a famous car-free ski resort at the foot of the Matterhorn, renowned for its spectacular mountain scenery and outdoor activities.
Descend to Täsch and rejoin your coach before climbing the Simplon Pass, an Alpine route Napoleon expanded into a 63-kilometer road completed in 1805. Built with bridges and galleries cut into the rock, it became a key crossing between Switzerland and Italy. From the 2,000 m (6,562 ft) summit, descend towards Lake Maggiore for a lunch stop in Italy. Perhaps choose an Optional Experience by boat to Isola Bella, where terraced gardens surround a Baroque palace on the Borromean Islands. Continue to Lugano, in Ticino, Switzerland’s only canton where Italian is the sole official language.
Zermatt, Switzerland
Zermatt is a famous car-free ski resort at the foot of the Matterhorn, renowned for its spectacular mountain scenery and outdoor activities.
Lake Maggiore, Switzerland
Lake Maggiore, straddling Switzerland and Italy, is known for its crystal-clear waters, subtropical vegetation, and elegant lakeside towns, perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Lugano, Switzerland
Lugano, located in southern Switzerland, is an Italian-speaking city located on a lake and surrounded by mountains by the same name. There are 17 heritage sites of national significance in Lugano including villages like Barbengo, Bre, and Gandria, as well as libraries, churches, museums, and more.
Head north into the high mountain country of the Grison Alps today. Ascend the San Bernardino and Julier Passes to arrive in the sparkling Engadine Valley, known for its invigorating climate characterized by clear skies and its high-altitude location in the Alps. Upon arrival in the cosmopolitan resort of St. Moritz, your Travel Director will provide a brief orientation, showcasing the spa quarter and the brilliantly sparkling glacial lake. Afterwards, you'll have time to explore further on your own or perhaps embark on a train journey over the Bernina Pass.
Lugano, Switzerland
Lugano, located in southern Switzerland, is an Italian-speaking city located on a lake and surrounded by mountains by the same name. There are 17 heritage sites of national significance in Lugano including villages like Barbengo, Bre, and Gandria, as well as libraries, churches, museums, and more.
Saint Moritz, Switzerland
Saint Moritz is a renowned Alpine resort in Switzerland, famous for its luxury hotels, world-class ski slopes, and stunning lake views, offering year-round outdoor activities and upscale leisure experiences.
Start the day with a scenic train ride along part of the route of the Glacier Express, through unforgettable scenes of ice-capped mountains, stone-built villages and lush meadows. At Chur, reboard your coach and travel along the valley of the Upper Rhine to spend some time in Vaduz, the tiny capital of the Principality of Liechtenstein, where you explore the area around the castle. Continue to Lucerne alongside the dramatic Walensee and Lake Zürich. On arrival, see the sorrowful sculpture of the wounded lion, commemorating the brave Swiss Guards who died defending King Louis XVI during the French Revolution. Your Travel Director will also show you the Jesuit Church and the Chapel Bridge.
Saint Moritz, Switzerland
Saint Moritz is a renowned Alpine resort in Switzerland, famous for its luxury hotels, world-class ski slopes, and stunning lake views, offering year-round outdoor activities and upscale leisure experiences.
Vaduz, Liechtenstein
This small town is the capital of the principality of Liechtenstein, located ont he border between Austria and Switzerland. The most famous landmark is Vaduz Castle, home of the reigning prince of Liechtenstein.
Lucerne, Switzerland
This Swiss city on gorgeous Lake Lucerne is popular with tourists due to its amazing views of the lake, Mount Pilatus, and Mount Rigi of the Swiss Alps. Some of the buildings in Lucerne date back hundreds of years.
Commence the day with a morning stroll along lakeside promenades or shopping for fine watches while enjoying the scenery. Explore Mount Stanserhorn on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, as an open-top cable car powered by solar panels takes you up to the summit. Walk along beautiful scenic pathways, keeping an eye out for marmots and other native animals, with the chance to hear a conservation talk by a Swiss ranger, to learn about local wildlife and flora. Celebrate new friends and enjoy dinner in a restaurant at the foot of Mount Stanserhorn.
Lucerne, Switzerland
This Swiss city on gorgeous Lake Lucerne is popular with tourists due to its amazing views of the lake, Mount Pilatus, and Mount Rigi of the Swiss Alps. Some of the buildings in Lucerne date back hundreds of years.
Stanserhorn, Switzerland
Stanserhorn is a famous viewpoint peak in central Switzerland, accessible via a vintage funicular and open-air cable car, offering 360-degree Alpine panoramas and a unique high-mountain experience.
Lucerne, Switzerland
This Swiss city on gorgeous Lake Lucerne is popular with tourists due to its amazing views of the lake, Mount Pilatus, and Mount Rigi of the Swiss Alps. Some of the buildings in Lucerne date back hundreds of years.
Bid farewell to Lucerne and the alpine landscapes that have shaped your journey before traveling to Zürich, where you say goodbye to your Travel Director and travelers as your Swiss adventure comes to a close.
Lucerne, Switzerland
This Swiss city on gorgeous Lake Lucerne is popular with tourists due to its amazing views of the lake, Mount Pilatus, and Mount Rigi of the Swiss Alps. Some of the buildings in Lucerne date back hundreds of years.
Zurich, Switzerland
Sitting on the northwestern tip of Lake Zurich, this city is the largest in Switzerland. The Bahnhofstrasse ("Station Street") is an important landmark as one of the world's most expensive shopping areas.
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Additional Notes
- DAY 1: Complimentary arrival transfers depart Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) at 11:00, 13:00 and 16:00 on the first day of the tour. Guests should arrive at least 2 hours before the last transfer time. Please be aware when booking your flights.
- DAY 8 : Complimentary departure transfer arrives at Zurich Airport (ZRH) on the last day of the tour at 08:00.
- CHARGEABLE TRANSFERS: Chargeable transfers available in Geneva and Zurich. Guests who have booked their extra hotel nights with Insight Vacations, or whose flight times do not coincide with the shuttle coach timings may purchase a chargeable transfer. However, guests booking independent hotel nights should make their own transfer arrangements.
- Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
- Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
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Each passenger must carry a valid travel document. (Valid visa for countries needed) (E.g. Green Card, Passport, Re-Entry Permit, and etc.) Tour operator is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
Cancellation penalties per person (request day and departure day are not counted)
30 days or more prior to departure - $175/person penalty.
2-29 days or more prior to departure - $280/person penalty.
Day of departure no show or late - 100% per person.
If the tour include airtickets, additional $75+airline surcharge will be charged as penalty.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain normal operations.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour.
30 days or more prior to departure - $175/person penalty.
2-29 days or more prior to departure - $280/person penalty.
Day of departure no show or late - 100% per person.
If the tour include airtickets, additional $75+airline surcharge will be charged as penalty.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain normal operations.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour.
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