Swiss Highlights, 8 Days

Arrive and transfer to Montreux. Rest of the day at leisure.

Today you have the time to explore Montreux. Spend some time on the lake promenade and visit the Chillon Castle. Time permitting you can visit the village of Gruyeres with its lovely hilltop town and famous cheese factory.

This morning leave Geneva region for the car free resort of Zermatt on the foothills of the majestic Matterhorn by train. Visit the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (3,883 metres above sea level) the highest sightseeing point in Europe, which is accessible by cableway. The exciting tour from Zermatt to the Matterhorn takes about 40 minutes. You’ll find snow 365 days a year & it offers a breathtaking 360 panoramic view of the Swiss, Italian and French Alps with a total of 38 four-thousand-metre peaks. Overnight in Zermatt.

Depart for Interlaken – a mecca for visitors who never have enough of its spectacular scenery. Day at leisure to explore Interlaken’s Hoheweg- an inviting 700 meter long boulevard with hotels, cosy cafes, fashion boutiques, watch and jewellery stores. As dusk draws near, admire the mountains by taking an optional dinner cruise on Lake Brienz (May to Aug only). Overnight in Interlaken.

Depart on an excursion from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch- Top of Europe. This memorable train trip from Interlaken Ost takes you via Lauterbrunnen and Kleine Scheidegg, at the foot of the famous Eiger North Wall. Then ascend by the Jungfrau Railway to the magnificent mountain world of eternal ice and snow, Jungfraujoch, at 3454mts, the highest railway station in Europe. Visit the Ice Palace and Sphinx Terraces offering breath taking views of the Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in the Alps. Overnight in Interlaken.

Today you can take the Interlaken Lucerne Express from Interlaken to the city of lights- Lucerne. Day at leisure to explore this lovely city or visit the Swiss Transport Museum, the IMAX Theatre or the Lion Monument on your own. Overnight stay in Lucerne.

A memorable experience awaits you as you depart on an excursion to the glacier paradise of Mount Titlis. Ascend in the world’s first revolving gondola ROTAIR, ride the spectacular ice flyer chairlift and see the ice grotto. Overnight in Lucerne.

This morning depart to a Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland on your own.