Itinerary
Day 1: Geneva - Montreux - Zermatt
Pass By: Geneva, Geneva
Start your day with a Geneva city tour, departing from Gare Routiere, the city’s central bus terminal. See where the European seat of the UN is headquartered, stop by City Hall and pause to admire the scenery around Lake Geneva.
Pass By: Montreux, Montreux, Canton of Vaud
Leave Geneva behind for a drive to the lakeside towns of Lausanne and Montreux, and then continue to storybook Chillon Castle for a photo stop (no entry into the castle).
Pass By: Zermatt, Zermatt, Canton of Valais, Swiss Alps
Venturing through Valais, the valley of the Rhône River, transfer to a cogwheel train in Täsch and ride up to Zermatt, a German-speaking resort town at the foot of Matterhorn mountain, whose striking peak is a symbol of Switzerland.
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight: Hotel Alex (or similar) in Zermatt
Day 2: Zermatt - Täsch - Lugano
Pass By: Bahnhof Gornergrat 1, Zermatt 3920 Switzerland
The morning is yours to spend as you please. If you’re craving more views, ride the cogwheel train up the snowy Gornergrat mountain (own expense), or simply stroll through town shopping for knickknacks and admiring the charming old farmhouses.
Pass By: Nufenen Pass, Nufenenstrasse, Ulrichen 3988 Switzerland
In the afternoon, take the train to Täsch and then board the bus for a ride over the stunning Nufenen Pass.
Pass By: Lugano, Lugano, Canton of Ticino, Swiss Alps
Cross into the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland and arrive in the garden city of Lugano, nestled on Lake Lugano and surrounded by the Lugano Prealps.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Hotel De La Paix (or similar) in Lugano
Day 3: Lugano - Lake Como - St. Moritz
Pass By: Menaggio, Italy
After your stay in Lugano, it’s time to hit the road for Italy. Take a scenic route across the border and drive along the enchanting villa-lined shores of Lake Como, a famous resort destination (and, incidentally, a celebrity magnet). Then, soak up the Italian charm of Menaggio and Chiavenna in the lovely Breggaglia Valley.
Pass By: Maloja Pass, Passo di Maloja Maloja, Bregaglia 7516 Switzerland
Re-enter Switzerland by way of Castasegna. Hairpin turns bend over Maloja Pass to crystal-blue Lake Sils and Lake Silvaplana, delivering you to the renowned mountain resort town of St. Moritz in the late afternoon.
Pass By: St. Moritz, St. Moritz, Engadin St. Moritz, Canton of Graubunden, Swiss Alps
Pristinely set amid colossal Alpine summits, St Moritz has hosted two Winter Olympics and is home to one of the most expensive ski resorts in the world.
Explore at your leisure and enjoy dinner with your group in the evening.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight: Hotel Steffani (or similar) in St. Moritz
Day 4: St. Moritz - Vaduz - Zurich
Pass By: Julierpasshohe, Bivio 7457 Switzerland
Pack up and head out for a morning drive across Julier Pass to Chur, the oldest town in Switzerland which has a settlement history of over 5000 years. Enjoy a stroll through the beautiful Old Town of Chur.
Pass By: Vaduz, Vaduz
Continue an hour north and cross the Liechtenstein border to Vaduz, the capital city. Admire mighty Vaduz Castle, a gorgeous royal palace perched on a forested outcrop overlooking the valley.
Before you can say, “How small is this country?”, you’ll be back in Swiss territory en route to Zurich.
Pass By: Zurich, Zurich
Savor views of Switzerland’s countryside farmlands on your afternoon drive through the Toggenburg region, and arrive in the city center of Zurich in the evening, where your tour will end at approx. 5 pm.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.