Day 1 – Depart US
Day 2 – Arrive Zurich, Switzerland
Arrival at Zurich airport, where your driver will greet you for your private transfer to the accommodation in Zurich.
Hotel Widder is in a tranquil location in Zurich’s Old Town, just 650 feet from the Bahnhofstrasse shopping street, this 5-star hotel occupies 9 adjacent, carefully renovated historic buildings decorated with works by famous artists.
Accommodation: Hotel Widder, Zurich
Day 3 – Private Walking Tour, Zurich (half day)
The morning walking tour will give you a good general idea of Zurich in all its aspects like the business and shopping center (famous Bahnhofstrasse) and the Old town. Continue to the vantage point Lindenhof –beneath this elevated
square in the city center are the ruins of a Roman customs post, and a late Roman fortress. This spot also offers magnificent views over the old town. Continue to Neumarkt (New Market), a beautiful and picturesque medieval alley
in the old town, and Spiegelgasse, which was once the home of Lenin. You will also see the Grossmünster –the symbol of the city with its distinctive twin towers, and St. Peters –the biggest church clock face in Europe. See the
Town Hall, Zürich’s baroque town dating back to 1694. The tour will also bring you to the Schipfe -a street of artisans at the river Limmat –in one of Zürich’s oldest districts.
Afternoon at leisure
Accommodation: Hotel Widder, Zurich
Day 4 – First class train from Zurich to Lucerne
Private transfer to Zurich train station. This morning travel by first class train from Zurich to Lucerne, approx. 50 minutes.
On arrival, transfer to Art Deco Hotel Montana. Offering panoramic views over Lake Lucerne, the Art Deco Hotel Montana enjoys a hillside location linked to Lake Lucerne by Switzerland’s shortest funicular.
Accommodation: Art Deco Hotel Montana, Lucerne
Day 5 – Private guide for walking tour Lucerne with culinary tastings (half day)
This morning a private walking tour of the historical city of Lucerne which lies in Switzerland in the heart of Europe, located right on Lake Lucerne, You will find everything here: the lake, the mountains, the city –a distinctive
consonance of nature and work of man, which has been preserved and carefully developed for centuries. See the Chapel Bridge with its gabled paintings of old battles and the adjacent quaint quarters with little streets and take
a leisurely walk through a maze of small streets, bridges, promenades and plazas dominated by countless historical towers, fountains and frescoed buildings. During the walking tour your guide will arrange for small tastings of
some local products.
Afternoon at leisure
Accommodation: Art Deco Hotel Montana, Lucerne
Day 6 – Private guide Mount Pilatus day tour
After a leisurely cruise on crystal-clear Lake Lucerne to Alpnachstad ascend by the steepest rack railway in the world to Pilatus Kulm, 7000ft high. On top you have time to walk up to the vista point and to admire the breath taking
panorama over the Swiss Alps and Lucerne. Then descend by aerial cable car to Fraekmuentegg, change to smaller cable cars and sweep over pine forests and mountain meadows to the village of Kriens.
Accommodation: Art Deco Hotel Montana, Lucerne
Day 7 – First class train from Lucerne to Bern
Private transfer to Lucerne train station. This morning travel by first class train from Lucerne to Bern, approx. 60 minutes.
On arrival, transfer to Bellevue Palace Hotel. This traditional 5-star palace hotel occupies an elegant Art Nouveau building dating from 1913, located in the heart of Bern next to the Federal Parliament. The Bellevue Palace with
is amazing views to the Bernese Alps and the river Aare.
Accommodation: Bellevue Palace Hotel, Bern
Day 8 – Private guide for walking tour Bern and private visit to medieval Clock Tower (half day)
Morning at leisure
This afternoon stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage Site and explore all the greatest sights, but also the little alcoves, fountains, towers, and arcades. Traverse the city’s Old Town, which extends from the loop of the river
Aare, across the “Moränenhügel” westwards to the site of the medieval fortifications. Continue with a visit to the western city gate and tour the Clock Tower. Here you will enjoy a uniqueview over the rooftops and streets of
Bern. Also, discover ancient technology and benefit from the performance of the clockwork figures (1530; begins 4 minutes before every full hour) and workings of the astronomical clock.
Accommodation: Bellevue Palace Hotel, Bern
Day 9 – First class train and boat from Bern to Grindelwald – Private guide to Beatus Caves (half day)
Private transfer to Bern train station. This morning travel by first class train from Bern to Interlaken West, approx. 50 minutes. Transfer to first class boast from Interlaken West to Beatushöhlen-Sundlauenen, approx. 35 minutes.
On arrival meet your guide for your afternoon private tour. The St. Beatus Caves, which are located on the northeastern shore of Lake Thun, near Interlaken, lead deep into the interior of the immense Niederhorn Massif. Electrically
lighted, easily hiked trails that delve up to 1000 meters into the depths, lead past roaring subterranean waterfalls, through narrow passages and to grottos with stalagtite and stalagmite formations. A prehistoric settlement
as well as the cell of St. Beatus can also be viewed in the caves. The cave museum informs visitors about cave research and surveying. The Eiger village of Grindelwald in the Bernese Oberland lies embedded in a welcoming and
green hollow, surrounded by a commanding mountains cape with the Eiger north face and the Wetterhorn. This mountains cape and the numerous lookout points and activities make Grindelwald one of the most popular and cosmopolitan
holiday and excursion destinations in Switzerland, and the largest ski resort in the Jungfrau region.
Travel by first class boast from Beatushöhlen-Sundlauenen to Interlaken West, approx 35 minutes. Transfer to first class train from Interlaken West to Grindelwald, approx. 50 minutes.
On arrival, transfer to Romantik Hotel Schweizerhof. Amidst the imposing, Alpine mountain range, there is the 5-star Romantik Hotel Schweizerhof in Grindelwald. The starting point of a hiking region of unrivalled beauty. All mountain
railways are just a few minutes away. Absolutely beautiful ski slopes all around the hotel. A hot tip for all those who prefer the gourmet lifestyle and appreciate modern comfort and convenience.
Accommodation: Romantik Hotel Schweizerhof, Grindelwald
Day 10 – Excursion to Mount Jungfraujoch (full day)
Meet your private guide. This excursion takes you to the very heart of the Bernese Alps -from the valleys to the and glaciers encircling the mighty “Eiger” (13’026 ft/ 3970m), “Mönch” (13’449 ft/ 4099m) and “Jungfrau” (13’643 ft/
4158m), which form an imposing nucleus of the Alpine Region. At Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe, you can visit the Ice Palace and the Sphinx Terraces -reached by lift affording breath-taking view of the Aletsch
Glacier, the largest river of ice in Europe. Refreshment or a meal can be obtained at the Jungfraujoch Restaurant “Top of Europe.
Accommodation: Romantik Hotel Schweizerhof, Grindelwald
Day 11 – First class train from Grindelwald to Lausanne, Seat reservation on Golden Pass train from Interlaken Ost to Montreux
Private transfer to Grindelwald train station. This morning travel by first class train from Grindelwald to Interlaken Ost, approx. 35 minutes. Transfer to Golden Pass train from Interlaken Ost to Zweisimmen, approx. 70 minutes.
Transfer to Golden Pass train from Zweisimmen to Montreux, approx. 2 hours. Transfer to first class train from Montreux to Lausanne, approx. 20 minutes.
An attractive route, rich in tradition, from Interlaken to Lake Geneva. Past weathered timber houses with their flower-bedecked windows, to the world-famous holiday resort of Gstaad. From here you go over the Golden Pass before
dropping down to the idyllic shores of Lake Geneva and their splendid vineyards. The route takes you past mountain torrents, blooming alpine meadows, small mountain villages, vineyards and through colorful, shimmering woods.
A fantastic opportunity to explore the Saanenland, Pays d’ Enhaut all the way to the lake Geneva region.
Built in three tiers, Lausanne has the sparkling blue waters of Lake Geneva at its feet, deep green forests at its back and snow-capped Alps in the distance. It is a city to explore with your senses, offering everything from quaint
country markets to cosmopolitan shops and shows. A climb up to the Old City will take you to Lausanne’s superb gothic cathedral, to the ancient castle of Saint Maire and to the university with its fine museums. Down by the waterside
is the picturesque resort of Ouchy, where you can linger in one of the lakeside restaurants.
On arrival, transfer to Angleterre & Residence hotel Lausanne. 5 Star luxury located on the shores of Lake Geneva facing the Alps, and is just 5 minutes by car or metro from the center of Lausanne.
Accommodation: Angleterre & Residence hotel Lausanne
Day 12 – Private guide, car and driver to Gruyeres and Lavaux day tour
Meet your guide and your driver for a private excursion to Gruyeres and Lavau.
Welcome to Gruyères, city of the counts of Gruyères in bygone days; today, a village awaiting discovery that invites guests to stroll and partake of fine foods. An architectural jewel filled with treat-it delights the eyes and
warms the heart. Here the population is glad to welcome you and to share its traditions, culture, art of cooking, and savoir-faire with its guests. The castle of Gruyères, one of Switzerland’s historical monuments that attract
the most visitors, boasts medieval treasures, paintings, gardens, and an exhibition of fantasy art along with all its mysteries. The whole region, home of the authentic Gruyère cheese, is also an area devoted to leisure and relaxation.
The Lavaux Vineyard Terraces of Switzerland have been chosen by UNESCO as a new World Heritage Site. The Terraces stretch for about 30 kilometers along the south-facing northern shores of Lake Geneva, in the Vaud region. They cover
the lower slopes of the mountainside between the villages and the lake, and their origins can be traced back to the 11th century.
Accommodation: Angleterre & Residence hotel Lausanne
Day 13 – First class train from Lausanne to Zermatt – Private guide at Chillon Castle (half day)
Private transfer to Lausanne train station. This morning travel by first class train from Lausanne to Veytaux-Chillon, approx. 30 minutes.
On arrival meet your guide for your tour of Chillon Castle. The most striking of the Swiss castles is the impressive Chateau de Chillon. It was erected in the 13th century on Roman foundations and was the residence of the County
of Savoy throughout the Middle Ages. Originally a fortress, the Castle of Chillon (same as Byron’s famous Prisoner of Chillon) underwent numerous transformations while adapting to the advances in defensive and offensive weapons
through the ages. The car-free resort Zermattis located at an altitude of 1620m/5300ftabove sea level.This idyllic village in the Matter Valley nestles amongst fabulous scenery of mountains and glaciers and offers visitors a
fantastic panorama of 38 four-thousand-meter peaks. The most popular ofthose peaks is theworld’s most famous rockMount Matterhorn, a natural pyramid also featured on the Toblerone chocolate. Zermatt offers a huge choice of culinary
delights and a wide range of outdoor activities including skiing in the middle of summer.
Travel by first class train from Veytaux-Chillon to Zermatt, approx. 2 hours, 30 minutes.
On arrival, transfer to Romantik Hotel Julen. With its long tradition offering chalet-style rooms in a refreshingly young alpine style, partially with view on the Matterhorn. Because of its warm hospitality, the hotel has become
a legend. The unique 3-storey water wonder world invites to relax after an eventful day in Zermatt.
Accommodaion: Romantik Hotel Julen
Day 14 – Private guide Mount Gornergrat day tour
Meet your guide for a private excursion to Mount Gornergrat. Virtually every region has its “must” -and in the Alps, it is the Gornergrat. Experience the breathtaking circular panorama over 29 of Switzerland’s 34 four-thousand
meter mountains (12’000 feet) within a radius of over 9 miles, from an altitude of 10’000 feet above sea level. Admire the powerful majesty of rock faces, the silver glitter of eternal snow, and the sheen of icefalls and glaciers
-and naturally the very king of the mountains -the Matterhorn with its crown princes the Monte Rosa and Weisshorn.
Accommodaion: Romantik Hotel Julen
Day 15 – First class Glacier Express train from Zermatt to St Moritz
Private transfer to Zermatt train station. This morning travel by first class train from Zermatt to St Moritz, approx. 7hrs, 30 minutes.
Glacier Express is a fascinating rail journey over 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and over the Oberalp pass. Experience the Swiss Alps in all their breath-taking magnificence from the comfort of your seat in the panorama car:
unspoiled mountain forests, lush Alpine pastures, rushing mountain streams and mountain valleys with their rich traditions stretching back hundreds of years.
St. Moritz – the world famous resort – is located at an altitude of 1,856 m on the southern flank of the Swiss Alps, amidst the lake landscape of the Engadine, the roof of Europe. Piz Bernina, the Eastern Alps’ only peak above
4,000 m / 13,120 ft presides over the Engadine. Three languages are spoken here: Romansch, German and Italian. St. Moritz is blessed with a “champagne climate”. The sun shines here 322 days a year, guaranteeing an ideal vacation
climate. St. Moritz stands for cosmopolitan flair, elegance and style and the mention of its very name lifts spirits.
On arrival, transfer to Hotel Schweizerhof St Moritz. Located right in the center of Sankt Moritz with views of the Piz Corviglia mountain and the village., only a 3-minute walk from the Chantarella funicular.
Accommodation: Hotel Schweizerhof, St Moritz
Day 16 – Excursion to Roseg Valley day tour including private horse-drawn carriage through valley.
Meet your driver for a private transfer to Pontresina. Today’s tour offers you an exciting experience: a date with nature at her best! After a short transfer to Pontresina, another fine holiday resort, you will mount a horse buggy
that takes you to the “end of the world”. During the leisurely ride you can admire the beauty of the valley, the steam, the waterfalls, the flowers and the birds. After one hour you reach the mountain inn “Roseg-Inn” where you
can taste some of the fine Grisons specialties and also their wine (to be paid directly). Afterwards surely you wish to go to the very end of the glacier Roseg before returning home in the early afternoon.
Accommodation: Hotel Schweizerhof, St Moritz
Day 17 – First class Bernina Express train from St Moritz to Lugano
Private transfer to St Moritz train station. This morning travel by first class train from Zermatt to Tirano on the Bernina Express, approx. 2hours, 15 minutes.
Board the famous Bernina Express and travel through forests of chestnut trees and around the famous circular viaduct in Brusio before you reach Lake Poschiavo. Then you admire Poschiavo Valley, still well below the train, the fragrances
of southern climes begin to mix with the bracing alpine air. You ascend to Ospizio Bernina and Alp Grüm, which are starting points for many great hikes. Crossing Bernina Pass at 2253 meter (7400 ft) before you arrive in Tirano
Enjoy lunch at restaurant Bernina, Tirano. Meet your driver in front of the restaurant again for private transfer to Lugano, approx 2 hours.
Hotel Splendide Royal Lugano, situated on the shores of Lake Lugano. The hotel manteins elegant details of the past and mix them with the best modern services providing an experience that goes beyond the simple holiday. Choose
the Splendide Royal and immerse yourself in warmth and care od its luxurious and ancient hospitality.
Accommodation: Hotel Splendide Royal Lugano
Day 18 – Private guide for walking tour Lugano (half day)
This morning meet your guide for a private walking tour. Thanks to its geographical configuration Lugano is often called the „little Rio de Janeiro“ of the Old Continent. Its subtropical vegetation and pleasant climate all year
round make Lugano one of the most popular Swiss holiday resorts. Lugano offers all the amenities of a cosmopolitan city in a charming and relaxing atmosphere. A stroll through the characteristic traffic-free old town with its
many arcades and cobble-stoned streets, (the Via Nassa, shopping mall of Lugano) the many piazze will drive you even further into this romantic Latin world. Discover some of the not-so-easy-to-get-to places in the surrounding
area, as well as the center of the town including the Monument of Independence, the park, the Piazza Riformaandthe Santa Maria degli Angioli, the church of pure Franciscan character with its imposing frescoes.
This afternoon at leisure
Accommodation: Hotel Splendide Royal Lugano
Day 19 – Departure – Private transfer from Lugano to Milan Malpensa Airport
Private transfer to Milan Malpensa airport, approx, 1 hour, 30 minutes.
