Spectacular Switzerland with the Rhine and Moselle

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Overview

Discover the highlights of Switzerland and beyond on a 15-day journey from Zürich to Amsterdam. Travel on some of Europe’s most scenic railways through alpine landscapes, then cruise from Basel to Amsterdam along the Rhine and Moselle rivers, passing castles and charming riverside towns along the way.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Zürich

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

Accommodation: Hotel Opera Zürich

Day 2: Zürich, Lucerne

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

Day 3: Lucerne, Mount Pilatus

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

Day 4: Lucerne, Interlaken

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

Day 5: Interlaken, Jungfraujoch

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

Day 6: Interlaken, Montreux, Lausanne

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

Day 7: Lausanne

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

Day 8: Lausanne, Bern, Basel, Embark Ship

This morning, stop in Bern, Switzerland’s capital, for a guided tour. Continue to Basel to board your river ship, then this evening meet your Cruise Director and fellow travellers at a Welcome Reception.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Seven Nights, Travelmarvel Rigel

Day 9: Breisach

Disembark in Breisach to discover the Black Forest region. Journey by coach through towering pines and birch forests that cover the mountainsides, to the picturesque village of Triberg. Return to your river ship for a Welcome Dinner on board.