Heritage Trail of Central Switzerland

Arrival
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.

Zurich City Tour
After breakfast, you meet your private guide in the hotel lobby 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 return to the hotel and have the rest of the day at your leisure.

Trip to Mount Pilatus
In the morning, you head to the railway station to take a train to Lucerne. In about 50 minutes, you meet your guide at the station in Lucerne. Then you are invited to take an unforgettable trip with your guide, who shows you the magnificent views of Mount Pilatus and the Lucerne region. The tour starts with a cruise across 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, the 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 take a train back to Zurich.

*Please note: The boat and cogwheel train are available only from mid-May to mid-October. During the other months, they are replaced by 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 Zurich.

You arrive to Burgdorf station, from where you can easily reach your centrally-located hotel on foot. Today you will enjoy Burgdorf Castle.  

Experience the rich history of Burgdorf Castle with an 1-hour guided tour, a journey through time that unveils the castle’s fascinating past. Led by knowledgeable guide, you'll explore the castle’s medieval origins, its role in regional history, and the stories of those who once lived within its walls.

As you walk through the grand halls and historic chambers, you’ll discover intriguing artifacts, architectural details, and captivating tales of knights, nobles, and daily life in the castle.

For a shorter experience, the "Museum Tidbits" tour (30 min) provides a quick but informative glimpse into its history.

For a more immersive experience, join the "Life at the Castle" tour, where you accompany a maid and take part in daily castle activities. This hands-on experience is available for 1 or 1.5 hours. All tours include museum entry.

In the morning you check out and depart from Burgdorf.

Arrival
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.

Bern Sightseeing
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.

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