Alpine Adventure

Arrival to Lucerne
You arrive at Zurich airport and take a direct train to Lucerne.

Upon arrival to Lucerne, you walk to your centrally-located hotel (easily accessible on foot) for check-in.

The rest of the day is free, so you can start exploring the nearby attractions of this traditional and picturesque mountain town on your own, dine in a local restaurant or take a rest after your train journey.

Trip to Mount Pilatus
In the morning you embark on 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, altitude of which is 2,132 m (6,995 ft). For the return journey you ride a cable car 'Dragon Ride' 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 public boat cruise, cogwheel train, cable car and bus are included. After the tour you return back to your Lucerne hotel.

*Please note: The boat and cogwheel train are available only from mid-May to mid-October. During the other months, the tour begins with a 20-minute bus ride to Kriens. There, you board a cable car and travel via the Dragon Ride cableway to the summit. For the return journey, you take the cable car back down and then return to Lucerne by bus from Kriens. 

Departure
Following breakfast you check out from the hotel and depart from Lucerne.

Arrival
Upon arrival, your driver will meet you at the station, and together you will head to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy the magnificent lake landscape on your own.

Departure
In the morning, you check out, meet your driver, and depart from Brienz.

Arrival
You arrive to Lauterbrunnen station, from where you head for your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy the mountain landscape.

Trip to the Top of Europe
Today after breakfast you walk to the railway station to begin an exciting train journey to Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe. 

As you make your way to the 'Top of Europe', you experience riding 2 trains with panoramic windows to view the most of the incredible Alpine area. You make the train change in Kleine Scheidegg. The last Kleine Scheidegg - Jungfraujoch cogwheel train partly passes through the tunnel, which was built right across the Eiger rocks at an altitude of 3000 m (9,843 ft). Jungfraujoch is the high-Alpine wonderland of eternal snow and ice*. All this beauty could be marveled at from one of the observation decks located both inside and outside of a 3-story observatory building. 

You can take an interesting walk through the Ice Cave where everything around you is made from ice. The area includes several restaurants, cafés, and shops as well as a place for snow activities to satisfy any taste. 
For the return ride you travel first to Kleine Scheidegg and then back to Lauterbrunnen. You then return to the hotel and have the rest of the day free. 

*Please, note: It is important to wear warm and wind/rain protective clothes when going to Jungfraujoch. The temperature in mountains is usually lower than in the cities even in summer. In case you feel too cold you can always go inside the restaurants which are close to the observation deck.

Departure
In the morning you check out and depart from Lauterbrunnen.

Arrival to Montreux
Welcome to the traditional resort town of Montreux located on the shores of Geneva Lake! Upon arrival, you walk to your centrally-located hotel for check-in and have the rest of the day at leisure.

Trip to Chillon Castle & Montreux Sightseeing
Welcome to the traditional resort town of Montreux located on the shores of Geneva Lake! 

After check-out, you set out to explore one of Switzerland’s most iconic landmarks — Chillon Castle, a striking medieval fortress perched on the shores of Lake Geneva. Its captivating architecture and rich history have inspired literary giants such as Victor Hugo, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Lord Byron.

In summer, your journey to the castle begins with a public boat cruise across Lake Geneva, allowing you to admire the scenic shoreline and the castle’s dramatic exterior from the water before disembarking.
In winter, when lake cruises are unavailable, you travel to Chillon by train, enjoying equally beautiful views of the lake and surrounding landscape en route.

Upon arrival, you enjoy a private guided tour through the most impressive parts of Chillon Castle, uncovering its centuries-old secrets and stories.

After the castle visit, you continue to Montreux, where you meet your local guide for a private walking tour of this elegant lakeside town, known as the Swiss Riviera. As you stroll along the picturesque promenade — home to the Montreux Jazz Festival each summer — you’ll hear about the region’s cultural heritage and iconic residents.

Climbing toward the old town, you pass the oldest house in Montreux, dating back to the 16th century, and enjoy panoramic views of the lake. Your guide shares stories of famous expats including Vladimir Nabokov and Freddie Mercury. You’ll visit the Freddie Mercury statue and have the opportunity to explore Queen: The Studio Experience, an exhibition housed in the original Mountain Studios at the Montreux Casino, where Queen recorded several albums including Made in Heaven.

You’ll also learn how the fire at the casino famously inspired Deep Purple’s classic song Smoke on the Water. The casino has since been beautifully rebuilt, and you may choose to visit it in the evening. After the tour, you return to your hotel.

Day Trip to Geneva
Following breakfast, you walk to the train station for a 1-hour train to Geneva.  

Upon arrival, you meet your guide and start exploring the highlights of Geneva, the second-most populous city of Switzerland and the capital of Romandy, the French-speaking region. Being the European seat of the UN and headquarters of the Red Cross, Geneva is known as the «capital of peace».

You start discovering Geneva sights by the lakefront. You take a short water tram ride on lake Geneva and see one of the most famous landmarks, the Jet d'Eau fountain of 140 m (460 ft) and enjoy the view of the mountains.  

Then you proceed to the astonishing Old Town and see St. Peter Cathedral, the English Garden with Flower Clock, Ile Rousseau and Castle Tour-de-l'ile. Here you also see the city council building where the first Geneva Convention was signed, in the Alabama Room, as it is now called, and learn about the beginning of international Geneva. You also visit the grounds of the University of Geneva to see the Reformation Wall that features statues of the four Geneva luminaries and learn about the role Geneva played in the Reformation in the 16th century.

Finally, you have a short ride by public transport to view the international district of Geneva and its heart - United Nations Office located in the Palace of Nations.  

After the tour, you return to Montreux by train.

Departure
Following breakfast, you check out from your hotel and depart from Montreux to Geneva Airport.