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Spectacular Switzerland

8-Day Europe Land Tour

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From: $5,995

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  • Trip Length: 8 Days
  • Trip Starts: Zurich
  • Trip Finishes: Basel

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Overview

Embark on an eight-day journey from Zurich to Lucerne, featuring the iconic cogwheel train to Mt Pilatus for stunning alpine views. Ride the GoldenPass Express to Montreux, passing picturesque landscapes, and explore Bern’s medieval charm on a guided tour.

Itinerary

Arrive in Zürich and transfer to your hotel. This evening, get to know your fellow travellers at a Welcome Reception.

Accommodation: Hotel Opera Zürich

This morning, embark on an orientation tour of Zürich. Stroll along Bahnhofstrasse, one of the world’s most exclusive shopping streets, lined with high-end boutiques and luxury brands. Admire the Gothic splendour of the Grossmünster, traditionally associated with the city’s patron saints, Felix and Regula. Your local guide will then lead you along the charming Limmatquai, a picturesque promenade beside the Limmat River, lined with historic buildings, cafés and boutiques. Afterwards, travel through the scenic Swiss countryside to Lucerne. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner at your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Two Nights, Lucerne, Hotel Astoria or similar

With its breathtaking Swiss Alps backdrop, Lucerne is a delight to explore. On a guided tour, see the Lion Monument, commemorating the Swiss Guards who died during the French Revolution, and wander across the historic Chapel Bridge beside the medieval Water Tower.

Insider Experience – Mount Pilatus Cogwheel Railway

Travel to the summit of Mount Pilatus aboard the world’s steepest cogwheel railway, taking in sweeping views of flower-filled pastures, rocky ledges and snow-dusted peaks.

Enhance Your Journey – Swiss Folklore Show and Dinner

Enjoy an optional evening at a traditional Swiss folklore restaurant, where a hearty local meal is accompanied by alpine horns, yodelling and musicians in traditional costume.

Meals: Breakfast

This morning, after breakfast, travel by coach to Interlaken, a charming resort town nestled in the heart of the Bernese Oberland. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day to explore at your own pace before dinner this evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Two Nights, The hey Hotel Interlaken

Today, travel high into the Bernese Alps to Jungfraujoch, 3,454 metres above sea level and home to Europe’s highest railway station. Known as the ‘Top of Europe’, this remarkable journey climbs through dramatic mountain scenery, with views of snow-capped peaks, glaciers and alpine valleys along the way.

At the summit, admire sweeping panoramas across the Aletsch Glacier and surrounding mountains, and explore highlights such as the Ice Palace and the Sphinx Observatory, enhancing the sense of wonder at this unforgettable alpine destination.

Meals: Breakfast

This morning, board the GoldenPass Express for a scenic rail journey to Montreux. As the train winds through the Swiss countryside, take in sweeping views of alpine meadows, storybook chalets and soaring peaks. Pass through the resort town of Gstaad, the ballooning hub of Château-d’Oex and quiet mountain hamlets tucked among the valleys. On arrival in Montreux, continue by local train to Lausanne, where the remainder of the evening is yours to explore at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Two Nights, Mövenpick Lausanne, Deluxe Lake View Room

Located on the shores of Lake Geneva, Lausanne boasts a magnificent Alpine backdrop and a picturesque old town. With the day at leisure, you may wish join an optional tour to Vevey (additional expense). This evening, join your fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner.

Enhance Your Journey – Vevey and Chaplin’s World Visit

Call into the lakeside town of Vevey before a visit to Chaplin’s World, dedicated to the film artist Charlie Chaplin. Here, embark on a cinematic journey through time as you enter the Manoir, a beautiful home that depicts the final 25 years of Chaplin’s life. You will also visit the museum’s old Hollywood-style studio where you can immerse yourself in the world of silent film. Afterwards, take a stroll around the surrounding four-hectare garden estate.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, stop in the Swiss capital of Bern for a guided tour. Continue onto Basel, where your tour comes to an end.

Meals: Breakfast

Trip Inclusions

Board the GoldenPass Express for a scenic journey to Montreux. As you travel through the Swiss countryside, enjoy breathtaking views of alpine meadows, picturesque villages, and towering peaks. Along the way, you’ll pass through the charming towns of Gstaad, famous for its glitzy appeal, Château-d’Oex, known for its hot air balloon festival, and Montbovon, a peaceful village nestled in the mountains.

Travel to the peak of Mount Pilatus along the world’s steepest cog-wheel railway, enjoying views of flower-filled pastures, rocky mountain ledges and snow-tipped peaks.

Journey on the iconic Jungfrau Railway. See spectacular views at two observation stops, hewn out of solid rock between the rail tunnel and the infamous north face of the Eiger.

Dates & Pricing

Trip Dates:

14 Jul 2026 28 Jul 2026 11 Aug 2026 25 Aug 2026 12 Apr 2027 21 Jun 2027 19 Jul 2027 02 Aug 2027 16 Aug 2027

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  • Tuesday

    14 Jul 2026

    Zurich

    Tuesday

    21 Jul 2026

    Basel

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    AUD $5,995

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  • Tuesday

    28 Jul 2026

    Zurich

    Tuesday

    04 Aug 2026

    Basel

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    AUD $5,995

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  • Tuesday

    11 Aug 2026

    Zurich

    Tuesday

    18 Aug 2026

    Basel

    Our Price

    AUD $5,995

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  • Tuesday

    25 Aug 2026

    Zurich

    Tuesday

    01 Sep 2026

    Basel

    Our Price

    AUD $5,995

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  • Monday

    12 Apr 2027

    Zurich

    Monday

    19 Apr 2027

    Basel

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    AUD $6,495

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  • Monday

    21 Jun 2027

    Zurich

    Monday

    28 Jun 2027

    Basel

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    AUD $6,495

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  • Monday

    19 Jul 2027

    Zurich

    Monday

    26 Jul 2027

    Basel

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  • Monday

    02 Aug 2027

    Zurich

    Monday

    09 Aug 2027

    Basel

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  • Monday

    16 Aug 2027

    Zurich

    Monday

    23 Aug 2027

    Basel

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