Heart of Switzerland

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.

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. 

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

You arrive to Engelberg station, from where you head for your hotel. 

Today you will take a breathtaking ride on the Titlis Rotair, the world's first rotating cable car, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains as it ascends to the summit of Mount Titlis. At the top, visitors can explore the glacier cave, enjoy the stunning views from the viewing platform, and try activities like snow tubing and sledging.

After the ride you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.

Following breakfast you check out from the hotel and depart from Engelberg.

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

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. Your first destination is Kleine Scheidegg. This section offers the stunning view of Eigerwand (Eiger Wall), one of the Great north faces of the Alps. 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 to Grindelwald. 

*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.

In the morning you check out and depart from Grindelwald.

You arrive to Bern station, from where you can easily reach your centrally-located hotel on foot. The rest of the evening is free to start exploring the wonderful 12th-century capital on your own.

After breakfast you start a stunning half-day sightseeing tour of Bern with stops at the major sights.

Together with your guide you walk through the Old Town of Bern, which is the world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. It inspires its visitors with arcade shops, glorious fountains and medieval architecture. You enjoy the view of the late Gothic Cathedral and the Clock Tower (Zytglogge) with its richly-decorated astronomical clock built in 1530. After if time allows, you visit the amazing Bear Park, the symbol of the city.

After the tour you return to the hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure.

In the morning you check out and depart from Bern.