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Saint Moritz Getaway

7 days2 cities
Switzerland1 country
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Private tour to Switzerland

Set off on a journey to Switzerland and discover its top cities in 7 days. Start your exploration in Zurich, enjoy a cruise across Lake Lucerne, rise to Mount Pilatus on the world's steepest cogwheel train. Take in beautiful Alpine scenery as you travel on the Gornergrat Bahn, and stay on the Swiss Riviera.

7 days2 cities
Switzerland1 country
From
 $4,000 
Zurich, Switzerland
3
days
Switzerland

Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland, wealthiest in Europe, with the best quality of life in the world. Its history goes back to its founding by the Romans in 15 BC and has a rich medieval background.

Day by day
Hotel
Day-by-day program
1
day
Arrival to Zurich

Welcome to the largest city in Switzerland - Zurich! Upon arrival, your driver meets you at the airport and transfers you to your remarkable hotel for check-in.

The rest of the day is free, so you can relax in your room, have dinner in a local restaurant, start exploring the nearby attractions or join our carefully planned optional tour.

  • Please, note: in case of early arrival, city tour may be moved to Day 1 to make an introduction of the city
  • Optional tour: Zurich Sunset Tour with Fondue Tasting
    This evening join a group to take a trip around the most famous gastronomical places in the Zurich area. At first, visit the chocolate factory Lindt & Sprungli and enjoy a ride on the aerial cable car ride. When you reach the hilltop station Felsenegg, go to a restaurant overlooking Lake Zurich, where you enjoy the great view and taste a glass of wine or Gluhwein, then continue to another traditional restaurant to try a freshly prepared chocolate dessert and natural cheese fondue!

No meals are included.

2
day
Exploring Lucerne Region

Following breakfast, you head to the railway station to take a train to Lucerne. In about 50 minutes you meet your guide at the station of Lucerne.

Then you are invited to take an unforgettable trip with your private guide who shows you the magnificent views of Mount Pilatus and the Lucerne region. The tour starts with a cruise across the Lake Lucerne to Alpnachstad. There you board the famous cogwheel train that takes you across the world's steepest railway passing through lush Alpine meadows, spectacular rocks and sparkling mountain streams to the top of Mt Pilatus, an altitude of which is 2132 m (6995 ft).

For the return journey, you ride a cable car to enjoy the fantastic scenery once again. As the last part of your magnificent tour, you take a 20-minute bus from Kriens to Lucerne. Tickets* for a public boat cruise, cogwheel train, cable car, and bus are included.

  • Please note: boat and cogwheel train are available only from the middle of May to September. The rest of the year they are replaced with cable car and bus.

After the tour, you take a train back to Zurich. The rest of the evening is free.

Breakfast is included.

3
day
Zurich City Tour & Departure to Zermatt

After breakfast, you check out from the hotel and leave your luggage in the hotel storage room. Then you meet your private guide and enjoy a perfectly-planned sightseeing tour around the most beautiful landmarks of Zurich.

Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of the Old Town for the following 3 hours, walking through its narrow cozy streets and exploring its breathtaking medieval houses, churches and town hall.

After the tour, you pick up your luggage and have a transfer to the station for a train ride to Zermatt.

Zermatt is famous not only for being a popular ski resort. This lovely village is located in the southern canton of Valais which is home to some of the world's most spectacular mountains, including Matterhorn.

Upon arrival, you walk to your hotel for check-in and have the rest of the day at leisure.

Breakfast is included.

Your choice of hotels

We carefully select hotels to ensure your amazing stay. We will recommend the best available properties for your travel dates.

Glockenhof Hotel, Zurich

The beautiful Glockenhof Hotel is set right in the heart of the city next to the central shopping street. It offers top-class service and cozy accommodations. All guestrooms are comfortable and well-equipped.

train
Zurich
Saint Moritz
4 hrs 10 min

All Swiss trains are safe, comfortable, and spacious. They run on time and will take you from/to stations set right in the city centers where one of our experienced drivers will be waiting for you. (Connection with 1 train change).

St Moritz, Switzerland
2
days
Switzerland

The host of the Winter Olympic Games of 1928 and 1948, one of the richest places in the world, a must-visit resort for any skiing enthusiast, St. Moritz is a fantastic place, the bridge between tradition and innovation, and one of the cities you can’t miss during your Switzerland itinerary.

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Hotel
Day-by-day program
4
day
Trip to Saint Moritz & Bernina Express

Following breakfast at the hotel, you walk to the bus station to take a 3-hour trip aboard a Bernina Express panoramic bus to reach Tirano. Upon arrival, you have a 1.5-hour stopover followed by a picturesque 4-hour Bernina Express train ride on ер UNESCO World Heritage railway line.

Upon arrival, you walk to your hotel St. Moritz, which is easily accessible on foot, for check-in. The evening is free, so you can enjoy the magnificent mountain landscapes.

Breakfast is included.

5
day
Glacier Express to Zermatt

Following breakfast, you check out from the hotel. You will experience the once-in-a-lifetime Glacier Express train journey to Zermatt this morning, taking in the panoramic views of the picturesque Swiss Alps and traveling through hundreds of tunnels and bridges. The so-called 'slowest express train in the world' snakes its way through valleys, mountains, and even canyon.

Breakfast is included.

Your choice of hotels

We carefully select hotels to ensure your amazing stay. We will recommend the best available properties for your travel dates.

4-star hotel

Enhance your travel with staying in a remarkable 4-star property. As always, the location near all top landmarks, excellent quality service, and top-notch amenities are an indispensable part of your stay. The gallery demonstrates the examples of 4-star hotels we offer to our guests.

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Saint Moritz
Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland
2
days
Switzerland

Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland, wealthiest in Europe, with the best quality of life in the world. Its history goes back to its founding by the Romans in 15 BC and has a rich medieval background.

Day by day
Hotel
Day-by-day program
6
day
Arrival at Zermatt

After check-in in the centrally located hotel, you have the first part of the day at leisure.

After lunch, you are headed with your private guide to explore stunning places across the city. 

You will discover the Zürich Rathaus, which overlooks the Limmat River and spans both the river and a small plaza, and is considered one of Europe's finest city halls.

After that, you are headed to St. Peter's Church. Be prepared to be amazed by the exquisite architecture and breathtaking atmosphere. 

The evening you are welcome to spend at the traditional restaurant to fully immerse yourself in the culture.

7
day
Departure

This is the final day of your tour.

Following breakfast, you check-out from the hotel, and your driver takes you to the airport for the departure.

We wish you a safe flight and hope to work on your future vacations!

Breakfast is included.

Your choice of hotels

We carefully select hotels to ensure your amazing stay. We will recommend the best available properties for your travel dates.

Glockenhof Hotel, Zurich

The beautiful Glockenhof Hotel is set right in the heart of the city next to the central shopping street. It offers top-class service and cozy accommodations. All guestrooms are comfortable and well-equipped.

What's included

  • Accommodation at remarkable centrally located 4-star hotels in Zurich, Saint Moritz;
  • Delicious breakfasts at your hotels;
  • Airport arrival transfer with private driver;
  • Breathtaking sightseeing tours according to the itinerary with professional English-speaking guides;
  • Tickets for public boat cruise, cogwheel train, cable car and bus for the tour to Mt Pilatus;
  • 1st class train tickets: Zurich - Saint Moritz, Saint Moritz - Zurich;
  • 2nd class train tickets: Zurich - Lucerne - Zurich;
  • Support line during the trip.

Note: Hotels availability is subject to change. In case current hotels are booked out we will provide alternative hotels of an equal value for you.

Note: We include 1 vehicle for your arrival transfer. If multiple vehicles are required additional transfer costs will apply.

Not included: international flights, multiple arrival/departure transfers, other meals not mentioned in the program, optional tours and services, all personal expenses.

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Tour Highlights

  • Exploration of Lucerne region
  • A sightseeing tour in Zurich
  • Glacier Express to Zermatt

What To Know

  • Tipping is included in the price of your meal at restaurants in Switzerland. If you liked the service, it is acceptable to round up the bill to the nearest Franc
  • Shops and supermarkets are closed on Sundays. Luckily, there are no free days for the gas stations and they are very well equipped
  • Communication equipment in Switzerland takes 230 volts, you will need an adapter plug (type J) to make your plug fit into the socket
  • You can safely drink tap water, the quality of it is often measured as purer than that of bottled mineral water
  • Switzerland uses the Swiss Franc as currency
  • Don't forget to take a mini umbrella and a light raincoat