14-Day Country Roads of Switzerland - Small Group 2027
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Highlights
See Switzerland in all its natural splendor — from snow-capped peaks to flower-filled valleys — with your Small Group of no more than 24 travelers. Ride an open-air cable car up Mount Stanserhorn for sweeping alpine views, then enjoy a scenic mountain train journey to Andermatt. You’ll discover medieval marvels on a guided tour of Chillon Castle and enjoy a farm-to-table dinner with local wine in Montreux. A MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience will bring Switzerland’s wild beauty into focus, before your journey ends beside Zürich’s tranquil lake.
- Lucerne: Join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for your dinner served with wine.
- Zürich: Raise your glass and enjoy a delicious dinner featuring Swiss classics at a local restaurant.
- Stanserhorn: Journey to the top of Mount Stanserhorn on a panoramic, open-top cable car powered by solar energy, and enjoy spectacular views from 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. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 15: Life on Land.
- Lake Geneva: Visit a family-run winery overlooking Lake Geneva. Enjoy a tasting and learn how the family is preserving the estate for future generations. Savor delicious farm-to-table fare, made from locally sourced produce. Alongside using sustainable agricultural practices, they source majority of their good locally. They have strict procedures about waste reduction and any waste from the production is being re-used as fertilizer or food for their animals. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.
- Stanserhorn: Journey to the top of Mount Stanserhorn on a panoramic, open-top cable car powered by solar energy, and enjoy spectacular views from the summit.
- Gruyères: Travel along valley floors covered with rich meadowland, to the pretty town of Gruyeres. Your Travel Director will lead the way with an orientation tour where you’ll see the main street and 13th-century castle.
- Montreux: Set on the shores of Lake Geneva at the foot of the Alps, Montreux offers one of Switzerland’s most scenic lakeside promenades. Join your Travel Director for an orientation before enjoying free time to explore this elegant resort town.
- Lake Geneva: Enjoy first-class seats as you cruise on the serene waters of the King of Lakes, inspiration to the early Romantic movement.
- Geneva: Join your Travel Director to see Geneva’s iconic Jet d’Eau and the colorful Floral Clock, set within the city’s lakeside gardens.
- Zermatt: Ride the shuttle trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway up to the traffic-free Alpine resort. Should weather permit, you may even see the majestic peak of the Matterhorn.
- Martigny: Uncover Martigny’s ancient past as you view the remarkably preserved Roman amphitheater during your orientation of this historic town.
- Zermatt: Join your Travel Director for an orientation of this car-free alpine village, where wooden chalets and snow-dusted peaks frame every view.
- Sion: Join your Travel Director to explore the twin fortress-churches that crown the town, along with the cathedral and Old Town Hall in Sion’s medieval hear.
- Martigny: Visit Barryland, a pioneering project funded by the Barry Foundation, which works to protect, breed and promote St. Bernard dogs. Meet these much-loved Swiss mountain dogs and discover a story rooted in the Great St. Bernard Hospice, where a 300-year breeding tradition continues through the Barry Foundation. Learn how Barry, the legendary rescue dog, shaped the breed’s enduring Alpine reputation.
- Lugano: Explore this Italian-speaking Swiss city by the sparkling lake with your Travel Director.
- Lugano: Ride up Monte Brè, boarding the compact funicular for the short climb above Lugano. At the top, enjoy an easy hike to the best viewpoints with your Travel Director, and spend time exploring the artists’ village of Brè, before enjoying a relaxed lunch showcasing Ticinese flavors.
- St. Moritz: Take in the elegant spa quarter and the sparkling glacial lake of this chic alpine resort, famed for its high-altitude glamour.
- St. Moritz: With your included mountain railways pass, explore St. Moritz by cable car, funicular, chairlift and select public transport options, with crisp alpine air at every turn.
- St. Moritz: Travel along the route of the world-famous Glacier Express, through looping tunnels and dizzying viaducts, in the scenic heart of the Swiss Alps, on a regional train fully powered by hydroelectricity.
- Lauterbrunnen: Enjoy your orientation of the village that takes its name from 'many fountains,' referring to the 72 waterfalls that are within the surrounding valley.
- Grindelwald: Explore this famous glacier village with your Travel Director. Embedded in a unique Alpine landscape at the foot of the Eiger north face, Grindelwald is one of Switzerland’s most beautiful Alpine towns.
- Staubbach Falls: In Lauterbrunnen’s Valley of the Waterfalls, marvel at Staubbach Falls as they cascade nearly 300 m (984 ft) from a sheer cliff face in a breathtaking display.
- Brienz: Learn the history of woodcarving at the Jobin Swiss Woodcarving Center.
- Zürich: During your orientation of the city, your Travel Director will show you the Grossmünster, Fraumünster and elegant Bahnhofstrasse.
- Lake Geneva: Visit Chillon Castle with the Head of Collections to discover the artifacts, treasures and history of the chateau.
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Itinerary
Arrive in Zurich and transfer to your hotel in Lucerne, where storybook charm meets alpine splendor. This evening, settle into your hotel before joining your Travel Director and fellow small group travelers for a relaxed dinner at a local restaurant.
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.
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.
Rise to crisp mountain air as you board an open‑top cable car powered by solar energy on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Catch views of jagged alpine peaks, rolling meadows and, on a clear day, glimpses of France and Germany beyond the horizon of as you glide up Mount Stanserhorn. Up top, breathe in the scent of wildflowers as you wander peaceful trails and meet a Swiss ranger who shares stories of marmots, birds of prey and the fragile mountain ecosystem. Back in Lucerne, step into the pages of history as you cross the covered Chapel Bridge and pause at the poignant Lion Monument. You’re free to spend your afternoon at leisure.
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
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.
In Bern join your Travel Director for a city orientation to see the grand Cathedral of St. Vincent and the Federal Palac. Nearby, the curious Ogre Fountain adds a touch of folklore to the floral-filled streets. Afterwards, you’ll travel through the lush valleys of the Vaud Alps before arriving in Gruyères, a fortified hilltop town wrapped in vineyards and alpine meadows. Enjoy a stroll along the cobbled streets to the 13th-century castle. Head to a winery and enjoy a tasting of tantalizing, local wines with a Farm-to-Table light dinner, made with locally sourced produce, and learn how the family is preserving the estate for future generations on this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® 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.
Bern, Switzerland
The official language of Bern is (the Swiss variety of Standard) German, but the main spoken language is the Alemannic Swiss German dialect called Bernese German.In 1983 the historic old town in the centre of Bern became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Gruyeres, Switzerland
The picturesque village of Gruyeres gets its charm from the Middle Ages. The pedestrian town welcomes visitors for a gentle stroll, with its cobblestones and its fountains. The village gave its name to the region La Gruyere and its delicious cheese, Le Gruyere AOP.
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."
Board a first-class cruise across the lake. From the water, take in the vineyard-lined slopes, lakeside villas and mountain backdrop before arriving in Lausanne. On shore, continue to Geneva for an orientation with your Travel Director through the city’s international quarter and historic center. See the Jet d’Eau rising above the lake, the Floral Clock in the English Garden and the diplomatic buildings that reflect the city’s role as a center for global organisations.
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.
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."
Step into a medieval world with a special tour of the Chillon Castle — once home to the Dukes of Savoy and brought to fame by Byron’s Prisoner of Chillon. Wander stone courtyards and echoing halls and be on the lookout for the poet’s rumored etching. Back in Montreux, enjoy a free evening by the water — the perfect setting to take in the surrounding landscape and connect with your fellow travelers.
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."
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."
Journey through the Rhône Valley to Martigny, set on the historic route towards the Great St. Bernard Pass. See the Roman amphitheater, then continue to Barryland, where Switzerland’s St. Bernard story comes into focus. Meet these much-loved mountain dogs and learn how the breed became linked with the Great St. Bernard Hospice, Alpine crossings and centuries of rescue work. Continue to Sion, where twin fortresses rise above the medieval Old Town, before completing your journey by cogwheel train to the car-free mountain resort of Zermatt.
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."
Martigny, Switzerland
Martigny is a captivating historic town in the Valais canton of Switzerland, nestled in the Rhône Valley amid the Alps. Renowned for its Roman ruins, rich cultural heritage, and the famous Fondation Pierre Gianadda with its Picasso sculptures, it serves as a perfect gateway to explore the natural and cultural wonders of French-speaking Switzerland.
Sion, Switzerland
Sion, a sunny historic town in Valais, Switzerland, famed for its two hilltop castles and rich wine heritage, blending alpine charm with ancient history.
Zermatt, Switzerland
Zermatt in the summertime offers many leisure possibilities: try swimming, hiking or relaxing in the fresh alpine surrounds. Perhaps take a trip to the Klein Matterhorn, see the Matterhorn from the church bridge or sample the delicious cakes known as Kuchen?
Zermatt, Switzerland
Travel to Täsch for a scenic drive to Brig, then ascend over the Simplon Pass — taking in magnificent views over the Alps from the 2,005-meter summit. You’ll stop in the Italian town of Stresa for time at leisure to enjoy lunch and explore. Afterwards, continue to the beautiful town of Lugano for the evening.
Zermatt, Switzerland
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 up Monte Brè, riding the historic funicular, first opened in 1908, up to Switzerland’s sunniest mountain with views over Lake Lugano and the surrounding peaks. At the top, enjoy an easy hike to the best viewpoints with your Travel Director, and spend time exploring the artists’ village of Brè, before enjoying lunch featuring local Ticinese specialties, served with wine. Then continue through the Grisons Region, traveling via San Bernardino and the town of Tiefencastel, as you follow the Rhine River. Finally, you’ll head east towards the Julier Pass and the glamorous resort of St. Moritz, set in the Engadine Valley with the majestic Grisons Alps towering above.
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
Enjoy a day at leisure with your small group in this elegant resort or perhaps take a train ride over the Bernina Pass. To help you make the most of your day, your Travel Director will provide you with a mountain railways pass, offering free travel on all cable cars, funiculars and chairlifts (when available) in Engadine .
Saint Moritz, Switzerland
Enjoy a scenic rail journey across the Landwasser Viaduct and into the Oberalp Valley. Rejoin your coach to descend through the dramatic Schöllenen Gorge and Devil’s Bridge. Marvel at the Wetterhorn Peaks as you travel along the Grindelwald Valley. You’ll follow the sparkling Lütschine River to Lauterbrunnen, at the head of the Valley of Waterfalls, and see the Staubbach Falls plunge 300 m (984 ft) from the plateau above.
Saint Moritz, Switzerland
Andermatt, Switzerland
Andermatt is a world-class Alpine resort in Switzerland, famous for skiing & hiking, blending natural beauty with luxury.
Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
A village and a municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located in moutain vally with beautiful scenery and many waterfalls and springs.
Staubbach Falls
One of Switzerland's highest waterfalls (297m), Staubbach cascades dramatically over a cliff near Lauterbrunnen. Inspired poets like Goethe and Tolkien. Easily accessible on foot, it's a must-see natural wonder in the Jungfrau region.
Grindelwald, Switzerland
Grindelwald is a village and municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Berne in Switzerland. In addition to the village of Grindelwald, the municipality also includes the settlements of Alpiglen, Burglauenen, Grund, Itramen, Mühlebach, Schwendi, Tschingelberg and Wargistal.
Enjoy a full day at your leisure to explore Grindelwald, a charming village nestled in the Bernese Alps. Perhaps take a cogwheel train ride to the summit of the Jungfraujoch Mountain, known as the “Top of Europe” to marvel at the panoramic views of the surrounding Alps and a chance to explore the Ice Palace and the Sphinx Observation Deck. Alternatively, hike one of the many trails that wind through the lush valleys and up into the high mountains, where the diverse flora and fauna are a delight for nature enthusiasts. If you prefer a more relaxed pace, spend your day shopping in the quaint village shops or simply soaking in the serene beauty of the area.
Grindelwald, Switzerland
Grindelwald is a village and municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Berne in Switzerland. In addition to the village of Grindelwald, the municipality also includes the settlements of Alpiglen, Burglauenen, Grund, Itramen, Mühlebach, Schwendi, Tschingelberg and Wargistal.
Take in the spectacular lake views, as you journey to Brienz, famous for its woodcarving traditions. Here, you’ll visit the Jobin Swiss Woodcarving Center to trace the history of the trade back to the early days of the 19th century, before continuing over the Brünig Pass alongside the lakes of Lungern and Sarnen. Return to Zürich, where your Travel Director will give you a brief orientation of the Bahnhofstrasse, Grossmünster, River Limmat and Frauenmünster. Later, join your travel companions at a local restaurant for dinner and wine — raise your glass to toast to your adventures.
Grindelwald, Switzerland
Grindelwald is a village and municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Berne in Switzerland. In addition to the village of Grindelwald, the municipality also includes the settlements of Alpiglen, Burglauenen, Grund, Itramen, Mühlebach, Schwendi, Tschingelberg and Wargistal.
Brienz, Switzerland
Brienz is a charming lakeside town in the Bernese Oberland, located at the eastern end of Lake Brienz. It is known for its woodcarving tradition, steam railway, and its position as a gateway to the Jungfrau region.
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.
Say a fond farewell to Switzerland and your newfound friends at the end of an unforgettable journey. Your final hotel is located at the airport, just a short walk from the terminal.
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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- DAY 1: Complimentary arrival transfers depart Zurich Airport (ZRH) at 09:30 and 13:30 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 14: Complimentary or Chargeable Departure transfers to Zurich Airport (ZRH) will not be provided by Insight Vacations, as the Hyatt Place Zurich Airport The Circle Hotel and the Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport The Circle Hotel is within a short walking distance from the airport and is directly connected via an indoor tunnel.
- CHARGEABLE TRANSFERS: Arrival chargeable transfers available in 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.
- DAY TRAIN: Porterage is included for main luggage and a coach will carry them separately from hotels to hotels for the guests. Guests will still be responsible for their hand luggage, including carrying it to and from the train stations and taking it on/off the train.
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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.
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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.
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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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