Express trains whisk you to your next destination, allowing you to admire the alpine scenery in comfort and spend extra time exploring Zurich, St. Moritz, car-free Zermatt, cosmopolitan Geneva, and medieval Lucerne.

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Call 877-929-7245 to book the Contrasts of Switzerland tour.

• Zurich: Orientation tour of this lakeside city
• St. Moritz: Orientation of this mountain resort
• Zermatt: Orientation of this car free mountain resort
• Geneva: Orientation including the United Nations building, the Reformation Monument, the Flower Clock and the Jet D’Eau
• Interlaken: Stop in this beautiful resort renowned for its views of the Jungfrau
• Lucerne: Orientation tour including the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge
• Scenic drives Zurich via Chur to St Moritz, St Moritz to Zermatt on the Glacier Express, Zermatt to Geneva on the upper Rhone valley, Geneva to Lucerne on the Golden Pass route with a stop in Interlaken

• The services of a professional multi-lingual Tour Director.
• 11 meals as specified in the itinerary.
• Orientation tours and transfers on luxury air-conditioned coaches.
• Group transfers on arrival at Zurich Airport will operate at 09.30, 11.00 and 12.30. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Zurich Airport at 08.30.
• Glacier Express train from St. Moritz to Zermatt.
• High speed train from Zermatt to Geneva.
• Golden Pass route train journey from Geneva to Lucerne.
• Twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
• All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.

Day 1 - Depart USA
Overnight flight to Zurich.*

Day 2 - Arrive Zurich
Welcome to Zurich in the heart of Switzerland! After check-in, time to relax before meeting your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Drink.

Hotel: Moevenpick Airport.

Day 3 - Zurich – Chur – St. Moritz
This morning you have an orientation tour of lakeside Zurich, revealing its charm and beauty. Then you take your train via Chur to St. Moritz, the sophisticated mountain resort, passing snow-capped mountains and sparkling lakes. This evening dinner is at your hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Baeren

Day 4 - St Moritz – Glacier Express – Zermatt (2 nights)
All aboard one of the most spectacular train journeys in the world – the immensely comfortable air-cushioned and air-conditioned Glacier Express! An 8-hour railway journey across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and across the Oberalp Pass at 2,033 metres in altitude. You travel along a beautiful route passing Alpine lakes and glaciers en route to the unique resort of Zermatt, dominated by the Matterhorn. You will walk the short distance to your charming hotel where tonight you will enjoy dinner. Afterwards, it's fun to explore the chalets and bars of this lively winter and summer resort! (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Style (2 nights)

Day 5 - Zermatt at leisure
Your tour director will show you around this charming car free resort and will also show you one of the Hidden Treasures of the town! Time to relax in the clean mountain air or window shop or maybe take a cable-car ride to have even more stunning views of the Alpine landscapes.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 6 - Zermatt – Geneva
This morning’s train journey takes you out of German-speaking Switzerland to the international city of Geneva on the lake of the same name. Capital city of la Suisse Romande (French-speaking Switzerland) containing the headquarters of a number of international organisations such as the Red Cross, Geneva is a fascinating city to visit. You’ll enjoy an orientation tour highlighting the Reformation Monument, the Flower Clock and the Jet d’Eau. You will also enjoy a short walking tour of the old town. Later, you may wish to enjoy a delicious dinner of Swiss specialities in a restaurant overlooking a view of Europe’s highest mountain – Mont Blanc! See your tour director for advise on where to eat dinner this evening. (Buffet Breakfast)

Hotel: Cornavin

Day 7 - Geneva – Interlaken – Lucerne (2 nights)
You enjoy another stunning day of scenery as you depart from Geneva on the train, which takes the Golden Pass route. You disembark from the train in Interlaken in the heart of the Swiss Alps, situated between the lakes of Thun and Brienz, and at the foot of the Eiger, the Mönch and the Jungfrau. Here you have time to relax and enjoy the superb views so beloved of Queen Victoria. You reboard the train to travel on through the Brunig Pass to lakeside Lucerne in central Switzerland for your leisurely two-night stay. This evening, why not learn to yodel at a fun-packed Swiss folklore show (Buffet breakfast)

Hotel: Schiller (2 nights)

Day 8 - Lucerne orientation & at leisure
You'll enjoy a tour around this medieval city highlighting the poignant Lion Monument, built in memory of Louis XVI's Swiss Guard, and the covered wooden Chapel Bridge which spans the River Reuss and is decorated inside with wooden panels which chronicle the history of Lucerne. Later, you may wish to take an optional excursion to a nearby mountain peak, famed for its splendid views. Or perhaps choose to explore the old city and shop for Swiss watches, cuckoo clocks and delicious Swiss chocolates. Tonight you get together with your Tour Director for your final night and enjoy a Farewell Dinner with wine in a local restaurant! (Buffet breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

Day 9 - Lucerne – Zurich – USA
This morning after breakfast it is time to bid farewell to Switzerland, the Tour Director and your new-found friends as your Swiss vacation comes to an end. The Tour Director will give you tickets for the short train journey from Lucerne to Zurich Airport which you can take at your convenience for your onward journey homewards. (Buffet breakfast)

   

   

   

Vacation start dates from Zurich, Switzerland:

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct

24 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 5, 12, 19, 26 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 7, 14, 21, 28 4, 11, 18, 25 2

Departures	Price per Person
Apr 24	$2,325
May 1 - Aug 28 & Oct 2	$2,350
Sep 04 - Sep 25	$2,390