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If you have dreamed of taking in storybook-setting vistas, breathing in fresh Alpine air, and tasting mouth-watering Swiss chocolates, this enchanting tour of Switzerland has you covered from A to Zürich. Bustling cities, chalet-dotted hillsides, and pastoral valleys welcome you to the land of lush green farmland, glorious fondue, and glitzy fun. Join the capricious and carefree in the posh playgrounds of swanky St. Moritz, sparkling Lake Geneva, charming car-free Zermatt, and Italy’s celebrated and celebrity-full Lake Como. As you near lively Lugano and the Italian border, the scenery delightfully changes from mountainous panoramas to a Mediterranean paradise complete with chestnut groves, olive and fig trees, and fruitful vineyards. Dinner at a shady and cool grotto and lunch on a traditional Swiss farm provide local, delectable dining experiences like no other.
Inclusions & Highlights
Inclusions
Meals:
8 breakfasts
1 lunch (Swiss working farm)
5 dinners (including welcome and farewell)
Accommodation:
8 nights in hand-picked, first-class hotels
Example: Mercure Zurich City with modern amenities
Transportation:
Touring by private, first-class air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi
Scenic mountain train ride from Täsch to Zermatt
Cogwheel railway to Mount Pilatus summit
Guided Services:
Experienced Globus Tour Director throughout
Local Guides with individual headsets for enhanced commentary
Special Access & Experiences:
VIP access to key sights
Scenic drives along lakes and through alpine regions
Welcome and farewell dinners
Tour Highlights
Zürich:
Orientation walk through the Old Town
See Fraumünsterkirche and the Limmat River’s historic guild houses
Vaduz, Liechtenstein:
Scenic drive and free time to explore the capital
St. Moritz:
Free time in one of Switzerland’s most famous alpine resorts
Lake Como & Lugano:
Admire Lake Como en route
Free time in Lugano with its Italian-Swiss charm
Stresa & Zermatt:
Explore elegant Stresa on Lake Maggiore
Scenic mountain train to car-free Zermatt
Lake Geneva Region:
Scenic drive through Rhône Valley vineyards and apricot groves
Optional Swiss Folklore evening with music and food
Bern:
Guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Old Town
Lunch at a traditional Swiss farm (Local Favorite)
Lucerne:
Walking tour including the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge
Ride the world’s steepest cogwheel railway to Mount Pilatus
Receive a souvenir Pilatus cap
Farewell dinner
UNESCO World Heritage Site:
Old City of Bern
Itinerary
Day 1. Arrive in Zürich, Switzerland
Welcome to Zürich! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers over a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2. Zürich – Vaduz, Liechtenstein – St. Moritz, Switzerland
This morning, we enjoy an orientation walk through Zürich’s Old Town, home to historic guild houses and the Fraumünsterkirche, famed for its Chagall-designed stained glass. We then follow a scenic route along Lake Zürich and Lake Walen into the Alps, stopping in the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein for lunch and free time.
Continue on to the alpine resort town of St. Moritz for some leisure time this afternoon.
Optional Excursion: Carriage Ride through the Roseg Valley (3h)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Distance: 137 mi / 220 km
Day 3. St. Moritz – Lake Como, Italy – Lugano, Switzerland
Travel across the border into Italy to see the stunning scenery of Lake Como before arriving in Lugano. This lakeside Swiss city offers the perfect mix of Italian flair and Swiss charm. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure exploring its pastel façades, mountainside views, and vibrant piazzas.
Optional Excursion: Lake Lugano Cruise with Meal (4h)
Meals: Breakfast Distance: 87 mi / 140 km
Day 4. Lugano – Stresa, Italy – Täsch – Zermatt
We travel to elegant Stresa, a lakeside gem on Lake Maggiore, for free time to explore. From Täsch, we board a mountain train for a scenic ride up to the car-free village of Zermatt, nestled at the foot of the Matterhorn.
Optional Excursion: Isola Bella by Boat (3h 30m)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Distance: 165 mi / 265 km
Day 5. Zermatt
Today is yours to explore Zermatt at your own pace. You might choose to stroll the picturesque streets or join an unforgettable excursion up to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise for panoramic alpine views.
Optional Excursion: Matterhorn Glacier Paradise by Cable Car (3h)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6. Zermatt – Lake Geneva
This morning, enjoy some leisure time in Zermatt before returning to Täsch. We then travel through the scenic Rhône Valley, with its terraced vineyards and orchards, arriving at beautiful Lake Geneva.
Optional Excursion: Swiss Folklore Evening with Dinner (3h 30m)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Distance: 93 mi / 150 km
Day 7. Lake Geneva – Bern – Lucerne
We make our way to the Swiss capital of Bern for a guided walking tour through its UNESCO-listed Old Town. A special highlight today includes a traditional Swiss lunch at a working farm. We continue through the countryside to Lucerne.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Distance: 162 mi / 260 km
Day 8. Lucerne
Today’s highlights include a walking tour to the Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument. We then board a cogwheel railway to the top of Mount Pilatus, where we enjoy spectacular views and receive a souvenir cap. This evening, we gather for a farewell dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9. Lucerne – Zürich Airport
Your journey concludes this morning with a complimentary transfer to Zürich Airport. Flights must depart after 10 am. Extra nights in Zürich are available if you wish to extend your stay.
Meals: Breakfast Distance: 42 mi / 68 km
Itinerary subject to change and availability. High altitudes may be challenging for some guests. St. Moritz elevation is 5,978 ft (1,822 m) and the ascent up Mount Pilatus takes you to an elevation of 6,982 ft (2,128m).
Dates/Pricing
Departure Date
Return Date
Price (AUD)
13 June 2026
21 June 2026
$6,599
20 June 2026
28 June 2026
$6,599
27 June 2026
5 July 2026
$6,599
18 July 2026
26 July 2026
$5,549
22 August 2026
30 August 2026
$6,794
10 October 2026
18 October 2026
$6,599
*Advertised price is based on per person, twin share for 18 July 2026 departure date. Correct as of 29 July 2025.
Booking terms and conditions apply.
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Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
