7-Day Scenic Switzerland Tour Package from Zurich: Bern, Geneva, Interlaken

What you'll experience

Highlights

7 days

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1 — Zurich - Maienfeld - Chur (120 km)

   Our tour begins at the Zurich Cathedral, crossing the Limmat River, passing by the City Hall, Parade Square, and the famous bustling Bahnhofstrasse. After lunch, we will drive to the birthplace of the animated character Heidi - Maienfeld. Upon arrival, you will have free time to explore the town or visit Heidi's house at your own expense. We will stay overnight in Chur or a neighboring city.
     

   

   Bahnhofstrasse

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Hotel Krone Churwalden***
2. 2

   Day 2 — Chur - Bellinzona - Locarno - Brig (248 km)

   The three medieval castles in Bellinzona were registered as a World Heritage site in 2000. Let's take a look at the largest of these, the Grand Castle, and the beautiful town. There are many exquisite small shops, cobblestone streets, wrought iron balconies, and small restaurants below the castle. After lunch, move towards to Locarno, where holds international film festivals every August. We will visit the famous Piazza Grande, one of the largest open-air movie screening venues in the world. After that, guests can take cable car to the sacred Mount Madonna del Sasso, where is regarded as the place of apparition of the Virgin Mary as well as the landmark of Locarno (optional, at own expenses). Accommodation will be provided in a nearby mountain hotel.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Good Night Inn***
3. 3

   Day 3 — Brig - Zermatt - Matterhorn - Montreux (178 km)

   Zermatt, also known as the "smoke-free city," has only one means of transportation to enter the town, which is by electric tram (complimentary ticket provided). The famous Swiss triangular chocolate logo, the Matterhorn, is right in front of you as you enter the city. Matterhorn (optional, at own expenses) Transport by cable car to Matterhorn. Reach the summit and admire the 38 alpine giants as well as 14 glaciers. Discover the world’s highest ice palace and be awestruck by the beautiful handmade sculptures created in the eternal ice. Or take cable car to Mount Gornergrat, at the superb 360°viewing platform, you are allowed to catch all-round scenery of Matterhorn, the gorgeous high peaks of Alps and grand glacier. Those who love hiking can take 5-minute walking to Riffelsee Lake at the transfer station: Rotenboden to take photos of the famous Matterhorn reflection. Accommodation will be provided in a nearby hotel in Montreux.

   

   Matterhorn

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Campanile Martigny***
4. 4

   Day 4 — Montreux - Lausanne - Geneva - Nyon (161 km)

   The Chillon Castle, an elegant ancient castle between Lake Geneva and steep mountains, is both a military fortress and a residence for nobles. The small town of Lausanne has the reputation of being the Olympic City, and at the Olympic Center (at own expense) you can experience the most exciting moments of past Olympic Games. Then head to Geneva, the "City of Peace," which is not only the location of the European headquarters of the United Nations but also the birthplace of the Red Cross. Accommodation will be provided in a nearby city in Nyon.

   

   Château de Chillon (Chillon Castle)

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: B&B HOTEL Nyon***
5. 5

   Day 5 — Nyon - Gruyères - Broc - Bern (185 km)

   Gruyères, a 13th-century castle, stands tall in the medieval town and is clearly visible from near and far. Visit the legendary Gruyères Cheese Factory (at your own expense) and indulge in the fragrance and deliciousness of the cheese. Then we will visit the Nestle Chocolate Factory (at own expense) to taste the freshest Swiss chocolate. In the afternoon, we will arrive at the "Swiss capital" Bern, where we will visit landmark sites in the city center, such as the magnificent Swiss Federal Parliament Building, the Zytglogge Clock Tower built to commemorate Berthold V, and the historic buildings preserved since the 16th century. We will spend the night near Bern.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: A1 Hotel Restaurant Grauholz AG***
6. 6

   Day 6 — Bern - Lauterbrunnen - Jungfrau - Grindelwald - Bern (104 km)

   Visit the waterfall town of Lauterbrunnen where more than 70 waterfalls cascade down from cliffs. Enjoy the stunning views of the highlands before heading to the top of Europe - Jungfrau (at own expense). Take the train to the transfer station and then switch to the cogwheel train to reach the highest train station in Europe, where you can visit the Jungfrau, covered in snow all-year-round. The panoramic views of the Alps are breathtaking. After that, you’ll take the train downhill to Grindelwald, so that you can enjoy the stunning views of Jungfrau from another perspective. Arriving at Grindelwald, you can find out that it is just like a beautiful landscape canvas among the mountains. You’ll have some free time for leisure here before sending back to hotel for overnight stay.

   

   Jungfrau

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: A1 Hotel Restaurant Grauholz AG***
7. 7

   Day 7 — Bern - Interlaken - Brienz - Lucerne - Zurich (225 km)

   Enjoying the stunning nature scenes in Switzerland by travelling along the lakesides. Lake Brienz appears in various scenes of the Korean Netflix series «Crash Landing on You», which made it famous. You can choose to take cruise on Lake Brienz (optional, at your own expenses) The turquoise Lake Brienz are set amid the spectacular mountain scenery of the Bernese Oberland. You’ll be picked up at Brienz Ferry Terminal, then transfer to Lucerne. Lucerne, where you can visit the Lion Monument, which honors the Swiss national loyalty, bravery, and loyalty spirit carved on the cliff, and walk along the quaint old streets filled with exquisite boutiques, where you can buy authentic Swiss chocolates and souvenirs. At the same time, you can go to famous watch shops to choose Swiss watches.
   The tour will end in Lucerne at 19:00. Then the bus will drive to the "Zurich train station".

   

   Lion Monument

   

   Lake Brienz

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

What's included

Meeting & drop-off

Cancellation policy

Important info

Special notes

• This tour requires a minimum of 2 people. If only 1 person is booked 1 month before departure, your reservation will be canceled for free.
• For individuals under the age of 18, pregnant women, or seniors aged 70 or above, they must be accompanied by at least one adult relative who is under the age of 65 in order to participate in the tour. Additionally, pregnant women or seniors aged 70 or above must sign a "Participation Agreement and Waiver of Liability" at the time of registration for the protection of both parties. It's recommended that pregnant women or seniors purchase appropriate insurance products before joining the tour
• Please prepare enough Euros. You are recommended to exchange the Euros 1-2 weeks before the departure date at your local bank. It is not that convenient and cost-efficient for the exchange at destincation's ATMs, airports or railway stations due to the exchange rate.
• There might be some adjustment on tour per the actual situation, due to the COVID-19, please understand
• Participants are responsible for bringing and carrying valid travel documents (passport), electronic health codes, and visas with a validity period of at least six months from the departure date. In any case or for any reason, if the participant is refused entry by the immigration authorities (customs), our company is not responsible, and any losses incurred are the responsibility of the participant. The tour fee will not be refunded.
• As the space for luggage on the tour bus is limited, each passenger can only carry one piece of luggage with them (luggage not exceeding 30 KG, with the sum of three sides not exceeding 158 cm). If a passenger carries more than one piece of luggage (if there is enough space in the luggage compartment), an additional € 5 per piece of luggage per day will be charged as a driver handling fee. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. 
• Tour members must abide by the laws and regulations of each country, and it is strictly prohibited to carry private goods for profit and illegal items. Smoking is prohibited in all public places and indoor buildings (including hotel rooms) in Europe, with fines of up to thousands of euros, so please abide by the law. In recent years, some famous buildings (attractions) in Europe have banned visitors from sitting on the ground to rest or eat, which is not only considered rude but may also face immediate prosecution
• Please avoid bringing valuable items and precious jewelry as much as possible. Valuables and documents should be carried with you at all times and kept under your own supervision. Our company, driver, and tour leader are not responsible for any loss.
• Tour members must abide by the laws and regulations of each country, and it is strictly prohibited to carry private goods for profit and illegal items. Smoking is prohibited in all public places and indoor buildings (including hotel rooms) in Europe, with fines of up to thousands of euros, so please abide by the law. In recent years, some famous buildings (attractions) in Europe have banned visitors from sitting on the ground to rest or eat, which is not only considered rude but may also face immediate prosecution.
• Meals and admission tickets during the trip are at your own expense. Please refer to the consumption guide to calculate and bring a suitable amount of local currency for use on the way. Please bring your own private medicines if necessary.
• In any case or for personal reasons, if a tour member requests to leave on their own, return individually or leave the tour midway, our company will assist in making arrangements. However, our company will not be responsible for any indirect or direct cost losses incurred due to delays in transportation or other circumstances that result in missing the pre-arranged itinerary or accommodation.
• Any tour participant who intentionally obstructs the tour leader's work, endangers the safety of others, or affects the normal activities and interests of the group, the tour leader has the right to cancel their tour qualification, order the participant to leave the group depending on the specific situation or with the consent of the majority of the tour participants. The remaining balance of the unfinished part of the journey will not be refunded, and any actions taken by the participant after leaving the group will not be related to the company.
• If the flight or bus is delayed due to a malfunction or traffic congestion, resulting in itinerary changes or canceled programs, tour participants may not use this as an excuse to oppose or withdraw from the tour. In case of bad weather, strikes, or unexpected accidents that cause delays in the itinerary, tour participants may not demand compensation or refund of tour fees.
• The itinerary is for reference purposes only. The company will make appropriate arrangements and adjustments based on the actual situation regarding the tour program, accommodation location, and other issues. The possibility of canceling programs due to the closure of attractions or local holidays cannot be ruled out. Tour participants are expected to accept and may not object.
• If any participant deliberately obstructs the work of the tour leader, jeopardizes the personal safety of others, affects the normal activities and interests of the group, the tour leader has the right to cancel his/her qualification to join the group, order the participant to leave the group, and the remaining journey fees will not be refunded. Any actions taken after leaving the group will not be related to our company.
• European tours are different from other countries in the world. Most tourist attractions cannot be reached directly by tour buses and require walking tours. If a passenger has limited mobility, they may have to wait on the bus at some attractions and cannot visit with the group. Loss of attractions cannot be used as a reason to request compensation or refunds. Please pay attention and think carefully before joining the tour. Once you have registered and confirmed your participation, it also means that you accept our company's terms and conditions.
• The temperature difference between day and night in Europe is substantial, the annual average temperature exceeds 30 degrees for less than two months, and European countries have strong environmental protection awareness. Therefore, hotels in Europe may not have standard air conditioning.

Pricing notes (children, single supplement)

* If there are two adults and one child (2-11 years old) joining the tour, the child can be charged at the child rate and treated as not occupying a separate bed, but must share a room with two adults. If there are two adults and two children, the price will be charged as four adults. The two rooms will be arranged with one adult and one child per room, and the children will have their own beds. The price charged will be the same as that for adults.
* There is not pre- and post-tour hotel accommodation services provided.

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