Lakes to Alps Tour

Arrive in Switzerland and make your way to Lugano. Enjoy the Mediterranean atmosphere in this southern town. Stroll along the lakeside promenade or go up to Monte Bre or San Salvatore. Overnight stay in Lugano.

Today we offer you a free entrance ticket to Swiss Miniatur which is in Melide, a convenient 7 minute train trip from Lugano. This special attraction of Switzerland, covering an area of 14,000 sq mts, houses replicas of the famous buildings, castles and cathedrals, and has over 3500 mts of rail with no less than 18 trains, funiculars and cable cars in motion. Overnight stay in Lugano.

You have a wonderful journey to look forward to today. Take the train from Lugano to Andermatt (we suggest you take a train at around 1100 hrs). From Andermatt you connect to the Glacier Express and experience one of the best train journeys in the world which will take you to Zermatt. Overnight stay in Zermatt.

Spend the day in this car free resort where horse drawn carriages and sleighs along with electric cars are the only vehicles you will see. Zermatt is surrounded by 38 mountains which are around 4000 meters high. Time permitting; take an optional excursion to Gornergrat, Matterhorn or Rothorn. Late afternoon, make your way to either Geneva, Montreux or Lausanne. Overnight stay in one of these places.

Today you have the time to explore your chosen town at leisure. If in Geneva, you can visit all the international organizations housed there. If you have chosen Lausanne do not forget to visit the Olympic Museum and stroll along the beautiful lake promenade. For those staying in Montreux, visit the beautiful Chillon Castle or take the time to visit the quaint neighbouring village of Gruyeres. Overnight stay in your chosen place.

Make your way to Interlaken, the town nestled between Lake Thun and Brienz. Arrive and spend the rest of the day visiting the Hoheweg with its quaint cafes, boutiques and jewellery stores. Overnight stay in Interlaken.

This morning, you depart for an excursion to Schilthorn, with its unique revolving panorama restaurant (Piz Gloria) and its thrilling James Bond 007 history. Overnight stay in Interlaken.

The day starts with a memorable rail trip on the GoldenPass line from Interlaken to the city of lights- Lucerne (panoramic coach seats in 1st class only). Arrive in Lucerne and spend the day at leisure visiting the Swiss Transport Museum, the IMAX Theatre or the Lion Monument on your own. Overnight stay in Lucerne.

This morning get set to depart for an excursion to The Dragon Mountain† Pilatus. Board the lake Lucerne cruise from Lucerne to Alpnachstad, then up to Pilatus by the steepest cogwheel railway in the world (from mid May to mid November).During winter you take the bus from Lucerne to Kriens and further a panoramic gondola from Kriens to Pilatus. Overnight stay in Lucerne.

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