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Type of Tour:
Guided & Self-Guided
Nr. of travelers:
2 Adults
Accomodation:
4*
Where to go?
Entire Switzerland
Must-Sees?
If possible: Alpine descend
Arrival/Departure
Como (St. Moritz) / Zurich
Tour Start:
17.09.2022
Interests:
✔ nature
✔ food & wine
✔ spa & luxury
Level of fitness:
5/10
Comments:
Must do nice spa, hoping for Zermatt, want to see Gruyère
Trip Itinerary:
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Day 1: Lago di Como → St Moritz
From Lago di Como head to Lugano from where a bus (part of the Bernina Express) will take you to Tirano. Then, the Bernina Panorama Express will take you to Switzerland’s Engadin Valley. On the highest railway across the Alps, the Bernina Express climbs from the palms of Italy up to the glistening glaciers. This rail link between Northern and Southern Europe builds bridges between regions with different languages and cultures. The railway is unique, blending ideally with the alpine landscapes.
Day 2: Engadin Valley
The Engadin Valley is a true nature and outdoor paradise. St. Moritz was not without reason the birthplace of winter tourism and hosted the Winter Olympics twice. Despite its cosmopolitan atmosphere, it is the culture and tradition of this luxurious Alpine resort that has made it what it is today.
Enjoy one of the many hikes in this area and have a break at the alpine cheesery Morteratsch to follow every step of making this Swiss delicacy with your own eyes and get yourself a plate of cheese.
Day 3: Engadin → Zermatt
Today we will add another highlight to your travel memories: The famous Glacier Express train ride. Over its entire length, the Glacier Express leads over 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels over the Swiss Alps.
On your trip from St Moritz, the train winds its way through remote valleys, past sheer rock faces, idyllic mountain villages, over the Landwasser Viaduct, and through the Rhine Gorge, the Grand Canyon of Switzerland.
Day 4: Zermatt
You will have the chance to discover Zermatt on the foot of Switzerland's natural landmark - the Matterhorn. Very popular is the 5 lakes hike in the morning to get a perfect reflection of the surrounding mountains, take the cable car to the Glacier Paradise, Europe's highest cable car station (3883 meters), or head up to the Gornergrat, surrounded by no fewer than 29 peaks above 4,000 meters, such as the majestic Matterhorn and the Dufourspitze as well as the third-longest glacier of the Alps.
Optional: Get ready to climb (hike) your first 4 000m peak - the Breithorn. This private tour is a perfect way to get a sense of high Alpine air for the first time, but only for surefooted and experienced hikers accompanied by a mountain guide. In the early morning, you take the cable car to the Matterhorn glacier paradise at 3,883 m. The climb to the top and the descent afterward lasts about three hours depending on the conditions (CHF 700 for a private tour with a mountaineering guide)
Day 5: Zermatt → Montreux
Continuing your train ride along the Valais (Valley) canton the language will change from German to French. Arriving at the Montreux Riviera we will organize a private wine tour for you through the UNESCO world heritage Lavaux vineyard terraces. Enjoy the rest of the day on the shores of Lake Geneva. A visit to the medieval Chillon Castle (included) is always worth it.
Day 6: Montreux → Grindelwald via Gruyère & Chocolate Factory (guided)
Today another magnificent train ride is awaiting you - the Golden Pass. Personally, this is my favorite train line, even though it is short compared to the Glacier Express. Making its way up the steep mountain ridge you shouldn't miss a single moment! These tracks are also the only way crossing the nature parc of Gruyère - cars have to make a detour for hours to experience what you can do, stressless in one of the baroque wagons of the Golden Pass.
Your guide will pick you up on the other side of the national park for a visit to the medieval village of Gruyère and the Cailler chocolate factory, as well as a hike combined with a fondue while sitting in a giant fondue pot, before heading into the Bernese Oberland.
Day 7: Jungfrau Region
This area has so much to offer: Head up the famous Jungfraujoch, or one of the many other mountains offering fantastic panoramas, visit the valley of the 72 waterfalls and enjoy one of the many hiking trails in the area. You might want to take a walk on the Männlichen, the small servant of the royal three mountains: Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. The notorious Eiger North Face was long time considered to be the last alpine challenge. A walk on the Mänlichen will let you dive into the tragic and heroic stories of this wall.
Optional: Paragliding (CHF 195 p.P.)
After a short introduction, you and your pilot run a few steps together down a gentle slope and suddenly you glide silently into the air. The flight takes you high above the Grindelwald valley whilst the majestic mountain scenery of Wetterhorn, Schreckhorn and Eiger Northface always lies in front of you. An unforgettable experience for all those who are enthusiastic about the idea of flying!
Day 8: Grindelwald to Lucerne
Lucerne ranks amongst the world's prettiest cities and offers many sights and attractions. Enjoy the rest of the day on the shores of Lake Lucerne, take advantage of a boat cruise which is a perfect way to discover the picturesque lake winding its way through the mountains, or enjoy the spa in your hotel.
Day 9: in Lucerne:
Sitting on the foot of the mountain Pilatus, Lucerne is often voted as one of the prettiest cities in the world, featuring a colorful old town and 14th-century city walls, as well as covered bridges including the iconic Kapellbrücke with its 17th-century art.
Today is reserved to visit the house mountain Pilatus. Commissioned in 1889, a gradient of up to 48 percent, about 30 minutes travel time: that is the steepest cogwheel railway in the world in figures. Meter by meter it scales the way from Alpnachstad to Pilatus Kulm, passing alpine meadows and striking rock formations.
Day 10: Lucerne to Zürich Airport for departure
The airport is very well connected from Lucerne which will allow you to maybe get some souvenirs or just enjoy a hot coffee on the shores of the Lake.
We are confident that this itinerary will provide some exclusive memories for you until it is time to say: "Ade, Au revoir, ciao and hope to CYou again in Switzerland".
Price Quote & Inclusions:
Schweizerhof Swiss Quality Hotel ****
Junior Suite "Piz Corvatsch“
Hotel Daniela ****
Swiss Style Double Room plus
Fairmont Le Montreux Palace *****
Signature Room Lake View
Romantik Hotel Schweizerhof *****
Junior Suite Eiger
Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern *****
Deluxe double room lakeview
* breakfast included
** all hotels upon availability
All cable cars in the upper Engadin
Kleine Matterhorn Paradise
private Wine Tour Lavaux
Chateau Chillon
Chocolate Factory Tour
Fondue Rucksack Walk
Männlichen Cable Car
Lucerne Boat Cruise
Pilatus Cable Car
Rental car - Premium all-around carefree protection
• Fully comprehensive insurance with refund of the excess.
• Refund in the event of damage to the glass, roof, tyres and underbody, including sump and clutch.
• Refund of towing costs.
• Refund of costs for loss of/damage to vehicle keys and documents.
• Vehicle theft protection with refund of the excess.
• Reimbursement of damage and theft of car radio and navigation system (mobile or built-in) in connection with burglary damage.
• Refund of accident processing charge.
• Customary liability coverage.
• Additional liability insurance in the amount of EUR 7.5 million.
• Accident Insurance (PAI) with a coverage of 20.000 EUR for each passenger of the rental car in case of invalidity only
• All local taxes.
• Airport fees.
Swiss Travel Pass 1st Class (for the entire length of your stay)
- Unlimited travel by train, bus and boat
- Free admission to more than 500 museums
and more...
Glacier Express 1st Class (incl. 4-course-menu)
Bernina Express 1st Class
Golden Pass
Driver Guide + Van for 3 days
(Montreux → Grindelwald)
(Grindelwald)
(Grindelwald → Lucerne)
24h emergency number for last-minute requests or any problems arising
CHF 5 970 per Person
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