8-Day Contrasts of Switzerland 2026
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Highlights
- Discover Zürich, St. Moritz, Zermatt, Geneva and Lucerne
- View the Matterhorn (weather permitting), the Jet d'Eau in Geneva, the Swiss Alps in Interlaken, the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge in Lucerne
- Scenic Train Ride on the Glacier Express from St. Moritz to Zermatt and a train journey from Geneva to Lucerne
- Zürich: Join Diana and her team of socially engaged local guides as you uncover the old town of Zürich on a walking tour that’s as fun as it is eye-opening. Along the way, you’ll hear local stories that spotlight issues like food insecurity and introduce you to the community change makers driving meaningful, lasting impact. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.
- St. Moritz: Enjoy the views of St. Moritz by traveling along the most spectacular rail routes of Switzerland.
- Saint Moritz: Hop aboard the Glacier Express and take in the magical views of the alpine landscapes.
- Zermatt: Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of Zermatt.
- Geneva: Enjoy an orientation tour and take in the spectacular views of Geneva.
- Lucerne: During an orientation with your Travel Director, see the Lion Monument, Old Town Hall and Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe.
- Lucerne: Visit the Meyer family at Küssnachter Alpenhof and learn about the workings of the farm and the animals that live there. Settle into the family's dining room area for a delicious home-cooked meal.
Dates & Prices
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Itinerary
Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich, Switzerland
Zermatt, Switzerland
Zermatt, Switzerland
Zermatt, Switzerland
Geneva, Switzerland
Geneva, Switzerland
Interlaken, Switzerland
Lucerne, Switzerland
Lucerne, Switzerland
Lucerne, Switzerland
Zurich, Switzerland
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Price Includes
Additional Notes
- DAY 1: Trafalgar will not provide arrival transfers from Zurich Airport (ZRH), as the Hyatt Place Zurich Airport The Circle and Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport The Circle are directly connected to the airport via an indoor tunnel and within walking distance. Upon arrival, guests should collect their luggage, clear customs, and follow signs for "Circle", "Hyatt Regency", or "Hyatt Place" to reach the hotel independently. This applies to guests booking pre-night accommodation as well. Please meet your Travel Director (TD) in the hotel lobby at approximately 15:30 for the introduction and the group will depart at 16:00 for the orientation. Exact timing will be confirmed in the TD¿s welcome letter upon arrival.
- DAY 9: Guests can choose to take the complimentary coach transfer operated by Trafalgar or a train ticket from Lucerne to Zurich Airport (ZRH) on the last day of the tour only.
- COACH TRANSFER: Complimentary departure transfer arrives at Zurich Airport (ZRH) at 09:00.
- TRAIN SERVICE: Complimentary standard class train tickets from Lucerne to Zurich Airport (ZRH) will be provided by the Travel Director. Guests can travel at their leisure by train and should make their own way to Lucerne train station. Travel on this train service will be on an independent basis and all personal belongings will be the sole responsibility of the guest. There are no refunds for unused transfers. The first train from Lucerne to Zurich Airport departs at 04:52, requires a change at Zurich Hauptbahnhof at 05:55-06:03, and arrives at Zurich Airport at 06:12. The train schedule is subject to change. Please schedule your departure flight after 09:12.
- Chargeable transfers available on the Departure in Zurich only. Guests who have booked their extra hotel nights with Trafalgar, or whose flight times do not coincide with the shuttle coach timings may purchase a chargeable transfer. However, guests booking independent hotel nights will make their own transfer arrangements.
- ITINERARY CHANGE: To allow additional free time in Geneva, the Day 5 Be My Guest experience has been moved to Day 7 and the Day 5 Make Travel Matter has been moved to Day 1.
- PORTERAGE: Porterage is included for guests' main piece of luggage from start to finish. Guests will be responsible for their carry-on luggage, getting to and from the stations (generally one to two-minute walks but five minutes in Lucerne) as well as on a couple of occasions when platform changes are required.
Policies
Touring: By air-conditioned / air-ventilated motor coaches. Please note that on some Regional European First Class Tours and London sightseeing, motor coaches without toilet facilities are used. In the Middle East and South America, air-conditioned / air-ventilated motor coaches (or minibuses) without toilet facilities are used. If due to circumstances beyond our control coaches are used otherwise than as advertised, a refund of $10 per person will be made.
- Over 45 days: $US200
- 45 - 22 days: 25%
- 21 - 8 days: 30%
- 7 - 1 days: 50%
- Departure day or later/no show: 100% 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.
Tour Prices:Are based on costs, charges, tariffs, rates, prices, taxes, levies and exchange rates as at time brochures went to print. Should these change, the price of your vacation may increase. No surcharges in respect of cost or currency fluctuations will be made once payment for the deposit of your land tour is received. This does not apply to fuel surcharges and any taxes, charges or levies imposed by any government or their agencies. In exchange for these guarantees, no refund will be made if costs are reduced. Please note that if the total tour price increases by more than 10%, passengers will have the right to cancel their tour within 7 days of notification of the surcharge without penalty.
Tour Cancellation: We reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure* of the tour, our only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking.
We are not responsible for any other travel arrangement affected due to our cancellations.
Travel Insurance: We recommend that all passengers purchase comprehensive travel insurance. Certain countries have a requirement for foreign visitors to have valid medical insurance on entry. We cannot be held responsible if a passenger is denied entry for being unable to provide details to the authorities of such insurance. We do not employ staff doctors or nurses. Should you need medical attention, it will be at local facilities, at your expense. We are not responsible for any costs incurred as a result of medical services, or for the quality of medical care or medical services you receive.
Complaints procedure: Should you have a complaint in respect of your vacation, you should inform your Tour Director/Representative immediately. If the matter cannot be resolved after the Tour Director's/Representative's best endeavors to do so during the holiday.
Responsibility
1. The Operators shall be responsible to the passenger for supplying the services and accommodations described on the website, except where such services cannot be supplied or the itinerary used is changed due to delays or other causes of whatever kind or nature beyond the control of the Operators. In such circumstances, the Operators will do their best to supply comparable services, accommodations and itineraries and there shall be no refund in this connection.
2. Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety belt, neither the Operators nor their agents or co-operating organizations or service providers concerned will be liable for any injury, illness or death or for any loss or damages or claims whatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the time of such accident or incident.
3. Transportation companies, are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on transportation or conveyances. We rely on international convention which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengers and luggage. Enrollment in and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company.
4. In the case of computer or human billing error we reserve the right to re-invoice passengers with correct billing.
5. We are not responsible for omissions, printing and/or typographical errors, in brochures, on Internet sites correspondence or invoices or in any other media where such information may be presented. We reserve the right to make corrections as required. The terms and conditions listed remain in effect until replaced. These terms and conditions replace all previous versions.
- The Operators shall be responsible to the passenger for supplying the services and accommodations described on the website, except where such services cannot be supplied or the itinerary used is changed due to delays or other causes of whatever kind or nature beyond the control of the Operators. In such circumstances, the Operators will do their best to supply comparable services, accommodations and itineraries and there shall be no refund in this connection.
- Where the passenger occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety belt, neither the Operators nor their agents or co-operating organizations or service providers concerned will be liable for any injury, illness or death or for any loss or damages or claims whatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the time of such accident or incident.
- Transportation companies, are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on transportation or conveyances. We rely on international convention which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay to passengers and luggage. Enrollment in and payment for a tour shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the passenger of the terms and conditions set forth in this brochure which cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company.
- In the case of computer or human billing error we reserve the right to re-invoice passengers with correct billing.
- We are not responsible for omissions, printing and/or typographical errors, in brochures, on Internet sites correspondence or invoices or in any other media where such information may be presented. We reserve the right to make corrections as required. The terms and conditions listed remain in effect until replaced. These terms and conditions replace all previous versions.
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