Experience Overview
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey across Switzerland, from St. Moritz to Zermatt and Geneva, aboard the iconic Glacier Express. Indulge in a private after-hours visit to Lucerne’s Rosengart Museum, savoring sparkling wine amidst masterpieces by Picasso and Renoir. In St. Moritz, opt for a scenic hike with a Swiss Mountain Guide or a captivating wildlife talk. Relish contemporary elegance with Michelin-starred dining at La Chaumière in Geneva. Before departing lakeside Lucerne, enjoy a meaningful visit to the Swiss Transportation Museum in a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 9 Breakfast (B)
- 3 Lunch (L)
Choice Highlights
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- St Moritz: Join a nature guide and head out for a gentle mountain hike in the glorious alpine scenery.
- St Moritz: Immersed in the spectacular scenery of the Swiss Alps, listen to an engaging talk about the incredible local wildlife, including marmots, red deer and the golden eagle. Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Geneva: Visit the inspiring Red Cross Museum, dedicated to the globally recognised organization that was founded by Geneva's own Henri Dunant.
- Lake Geneva: Relax on a boat cruise as you glide on the pristine waters of Lake Geneva. Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Lucerne: On a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, visit the Swiss Transportation Museum, an interactive and engaging exhibition displaying a wide range of transport from luxury Monteverdi cars to alpine trains. Switzerland's natural ruggedness required a lot of effort to connect to the remote communities and the museum does a spectacular job in revealing not only the history, but glimpses into the future of transportation by showcasing sustainable forms of travel.
- Lucerne: Enjoy a visit with your Travel Concierge to see the two iconic monuments of Lucerne. The moving Lion Monument commemorates the Swiss Guards, and the picturesque Chapel Bridge connects the Old Town to the newer city, spanning the Reuss River.
Additional Included Highlights
- Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
- In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.
- Included at all hotels.
- Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
- Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
- On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.
- Enjoy complimentary hotel Wi-Fi. And, on select coaches, onboard Wi-Fi may also be available.
- Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.
Curated Experiences
- Enjoy free time in the traditional resort town of Montreux on Lake Geneva. Nestled between steep hills and the lakeside, it is known for its mild microclimate and the Montreux Jazz Festival.
- Lucerne: Wander the art-filled halls of the Rosengart Collection, where you’ll enjoy an after-hours private tour and drinks reception surrounded by the masterpieces of Chagall, Renoir, Kandinksy and Picasso.
Exceptional Dining
- Zürich: Feel the warm hospitality of this stylish city, as you join your travel companions for a delicious dinner hosted at an atmospheric local restaurant. The Zunfthaus Zur Zimmerleuten is steeped in local history and charm.
- St Moritz: Located in the heart of the glamorous ski resort of St. Moritz is the marvelous Restaurant Engiadina, where you'll sample local fare in the quietly elegant dining room. This is Alpine gourmet with a Swiss twist.
- Bourg-en-Lavaux: Enjoy a private, breathtaking visit to a UNESCO-protected vineyard in the Lavaux region, where miles of terraces rise above the lake. Savor the experience with an exclusive wine tasting of these exceptional wines.
- Geneva: Experience the quality and flawless service of the Michelin-starred restaurant, La Chaumière. Savor fine cuisine prepared using the very best ingredients, featuring traditional dishes as well as more contemporary creations.
- Gruyères: Sample an authentic fondue in the cheese capital of Switzerland. Gather around a bubbling pot of melted goodness and savor a truly Swiss dining experience with a chilled glass of wine.
- Route de Broc: Chocolate-lovers will enjoy a truly immersive experience at Maison Cailler, in the village of Broc, that takes you through the history of the sweet in a multi-sensory tour. The chocolate manufacturer is one of the oldest in the world.
- Lucerne: Cruise on Lake Lucerne before embarking on a scenic cable car ride to the summit of Mount Stanserhorn. Here, amid true Alpine majesty, your journey comes to a close with a fabulous Celebration Dinner at a panoramic rotating restaurant, offering breathtaking views.
Magnificent Stays
- Geneva: Elegantly poised at the edge of Lake Geneva with magnificent views of the famous Jet d’Eau and Mont Blanc, the beautiful Hotel d’Angleterre effortlessly combines British charm with the finest Swiss hospitality. Each guest room and suite showcases elegant design, original artwork and thoughtful touches. Discover delicious international cuisine in Windows restaurant over-looking Lake Geneva, and relax with cocktails in the famous Leopard Bar and Cigar Lounge.
Passport Moments
- Visit Liechtenstein, known for being one of Europe's smallest countries and dotted with medieval castles, traditional villages and dramatic mountains. See Vaduz Castle, home to the Prince of Liechtenstein, ruler and descendent of one the world’s oldest noble families.
- Glacier Express: Take your first class seat onboard this world-famous train, the most spectacular way to travel through the Swiss Alps. Marvel at unrivaled views of snow-covered peaks, alpine villages and the Rhine Gorge, known as the Grand Canyon of Switzerland. Enjoy a three-course lunch on-board.
- Gornergrat: Ride Europe’s highest open-air cogwheel train to the summit of the mountain for a glimpse of some of Switzerland's highest peaks, Monte Rosa and the Matterhorn. The sunny observation platform of Gornergrat gives you an incredible view across 29 mountains all year round.
- Geneva: Join your Local Expert for a walking tour around remarkably cosmopolitan Geneva. Stop for photos at the alluring outdoor Floral Clock and admire the Reformation Monument in the Parc des Bastions. Hear more on the diplomatic history of the city.
- Lucerne: See the stirring Lion Monument carved from the rock, the pretty Old Town Hall, Chapel Bridge -- which is the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe -- and the quaint square of Weinmarkt with its Renaissance fountain.
- Lucerne: Take an evening cruise along Lake Lucerne to Stans.
Personalise your day
- St Moritz: Join a nature guide and head out for a gentle mountain hike in the glorious alpine scenery.
- St Moritz: Immersed in the spectacular scenery of the Swiss Alps, listen to an engaging talk about the incredible local wildlife, including marmots, red deer and the golden eagle.
- Geneva: Visit the inspiring Red Cross Museum, dedicated to the globally recognised organization that was founded by Geneva's own Henri Dunant.
- Lake Geneva: Relax on a boat cruise as you glide on the pristine waters of Lake Geneva.
- Lucerne: On a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, visit the Swiss Transportation Museum, an interactive and engaging exhibition displaying a wide range of transport from luxury Monteverdi cars to alpine trains. Switzerland's natural ruggedness required a lot of effort to connect to the remote communities and the museum does a spectacular job in revealing not only the history, but glimpses into the future of transportation by showcasing sustainable forms of travel.
- Lucerne: Enjoy a visit with your Travel Concierge to see the two iconic monuments of Lucerne. The moving Lion Monument commemorates the Swiss Guards, and the picturesque Chapel Bridge connects the Old Town to the newer city, spanning the Reuss River.
Trip Details
Product Code: 28297
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles: Family, 55+, Luxury
Tour Operator: Luxury Gold (CA)
Supplier Code: 126.360B
Starts: Zurich, Switzerland
Finishes: Zurich, Switzerland
Duration: 10 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical Rating: Easy
Includes
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $13,095 ($1,310 /day)
Itinerary
Your Switzerland tour begins by private chauffeur to your lakeside hotel. Tonight, dine on traditional Swiss fare at an elegant local restaurant.
Accommodation: AMERON Zurich Bellerive au Lac.
Meals: Dinner
Journey through picturesque Swiss countryside to Liechtenstein lined with stately medieval castles, quaint villages and dramatic mountains. Admire Vaduz Castle before ascending Julier Pass to Engadine Valley. Arriving in St. Moritz, soak in its jet-set atmosphere over dinner at Restaurant Engiadina.
Accommodation: Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski, St. Moritz.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
The dramatic peaks and sprawling meadows of St. Moritz come to life by joining a Local Wildlife Expert for insights into the resident wildlife of the surrounding areas. Or, a gentle mountain hike with a Swiss Mountain Guide will acquaint you with this picturesque landscape and its history.
Accommodation: Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski, St. Moritz.
Meals: Breakfast
Take a breathtaking journey through the Swiss Alps to Zermatt aboard the Glacier Express. Sit back in your first-class seat and enjoy a lunch prepared on board, soaking up sensational views from your glass-domed carriage, as you wind through tunnels and bridges past the dramatic Matterhorn, towering Landwasser viaduct and picturesque castles rising out of the Rhine Gorge.
Accommodation: Mont Cervin Palace, Zermatt.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Ascend Gornergrat Mountain on Europe’s highest open-air cogwheel railway. Bask in the dramatic scenery from larch and pine forests to colorful Alpine meadows. Cross dramatic bridges and plunge through tunnels emerging into panoramic views of mountain lakes. The summit finds you standing in awe of the Matterhorn.
Accommodation: Mont Cervin Palace, Zermatt.
Meals: Breakfast
Your scenic journey continues with dramatic views of the Rhone valley vineyards, passing ancient forts and medieval castles before bringing you to the charming town of Montreux. Continue your lake-side journey along the Swiss Riviera, drinking in the grandeur of the snowcapped French Alps and the Lavaux vineyards, considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, en route to Geneva.
Accommodation: Hotel d'Angleterre, Geneva.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After a Relaxed Start, discover the best of Geneva on a short walking tour featuring the Floral Clock and the grand Reformation Monument. Personalise your day on a relaxing cruise across Lake Geneva or at the Red Cross Museum. The evening beckons with an elegant meal at Michelin-starred La Chaumière.
Accommodation: Hotel d'Angleterre, Geneva.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Savor gourmet delicacies beginning with a tour and tasting at famed chocolatier Maison Cailler and, in Gruyères, enjoy a sumptuous lunch of fondue. Your decadent day concludes in Lucerne with an exclusive after-hours tour of the Rosengart Collection followed by bubbly and canapes among Picasso’s masterpieces.
Accommodation: Mandarin Oriental Palace, Lucerne.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
At the Swiss Transportation Museum, learn about the future of sustainable travel in this engaging MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. As evening sets in, cruise on Lake Lucerne to Stans, where a futuristic cable car will carry you up Mount Stanserhorn. Bask in the Alpine views over a sumptuous meal at a panoramic, rotating restaurant.
Accommodation: Mandarin Oriental Palace, Lucerne.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Say a fond farewell to Switzerland before your private transfer to Zürich Airport.
Meals: Breakfast
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