Zurich
first destination
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.
Following breakfast, you head to the railway station to take a train to 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.
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.
The hotel boasts a great location right at Zurich’s Central Square and within a walking distance from the major sights of the city. It provides comfortable guestrooms, equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay, including flat-screen TVs, personal bathrooms, and free Wi-Fi.
Enjoy the short but undoubtedly scenic train ride across some of the most charming towns in Switzerland. The trains provide spacious compartments for your belongings as well as enough legroom for your comfort during the journey.
Chur
second destinationFollowing breakfast, you check out from the hotel. Today you enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime railway journey to Zermatt on board the iconic Glacier Express that presents you with fantastic views of the picturesque Swiss Alps.
The stylish looking ABC Swiss Quality Hotel is a great place to stay during your Switzerland vacation. It boasts a wonderful location within a walking distance from the historic center of Chur. Guests are invited to stay in one of the 48 comfortable air-conditioned rooms.
Hop onboard the Glacier Express and get ready for a train ride like no other. The jaw-droppingly beautiful route features spectacular views of the picturesque Swiss Alps and numerous other postcard-like backdrops, making up for some images to remember for sure.
Zermatt
third destinationAfter breakfast, you walk to the railway station, where you board a cogwheel train, on the Gornergrat Bahn cog railway, equipped with large windows which allow you to enjoy a journey across the highest open-air railway in Europe.
Enjoy your journey traveling along the highest open-air railway in Europe providing with some truly scenic views, which can be admired through the wide windows of the train.
Montreux
fourth destinationIn the morning after breakfast, you check out and have a train ride to Montreux also known as 'Swiss Riviera'. Then you check in your hotel and embark on a fascinating trip along the shores of Geneva Lake to discover remarkable sights of Vaud of Canton.
Travel from Geneva to Montreux in less than an hour while onboard a comfortable train with the necessary amenities provided. In addition to that, scenic views along Lake Geneva are included as well.
Geneva
fifth destinationFollowing breakfast you check out and go to the train station for a 1-hour train ride to Geneva, surrounded by the Alps and Jura mountains. Then you meet your guide at the hotel lobby and start exploring the highlights of Geneva.
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!
What's Included
- Accommodation at remarkable centrally located 4-star hotels in Zurich, Chur, Zermatt, Montreux, Geneva;
- Delicious breakfasts at your hotels;
- Airport transfers with private drivers;
- Sightseeing tours with private professional English-speaking guides in Lucerne Region, Zurich, Chillon Castle, Montreux and Geneva;
- Entrance tickets to Chillon Castle;
- Tickets for public boat cruise, cogwheel train, cable car and bus for the tour to Mt Pilatus;
- 1st class train tickets: Zurich - Chur, Glacier Express Chur - Zermatt, Zermatt - Montreux (with a train transfer in VIsp) and Montreux - Geneva;
- 2nd class train tickets: Zurich - Lucerne;
- 2nd class tickets for roundtrip cruise Montreux - Chillon Castle by public boat;
- Non-guided tour to Gornergrat by cogwheel train;
- All tourist fees & taxes, including tourist city taxes;
- Emergency line support during the trip.
Not included: international flights, multiple arrival/departure transfers, other meals not mentioned in the program, optional tours and services, all personal expenses.
Tour Highlights
- Exploration of Lucerne region
- A sightseeing tour in Zurich
- A railway journey to Zermatt on board the Glacier Express
- A day trip to Gornegrat
- A boat cruise on Lake Geneva & a guided tour around the Chillon Castle
- Exploration of the highlights of Geneva
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
Dates & Rates
- From United States:
My family and I truly enjoyed our Switzerland and Italy vacation
Traveled to Italy, SwitzerlandMy family and I truly enjoyed our Switzerland and Italy vacation. We couldn't have managed this trip without Firebird’s help. It was a trio of a lifetime to take with my family and it went better than I expected. I have already recommended Firebird to friends and family.
Published, Aug 17, 2018 - From United States:
Thank you all for the prefect holiday
Traveled to SwitzerlandMichael and I had a fantastic time on our firebirds trip. We can not fault it. The accomodation, the guides the activities were all prefect. Thank you all for the prefect holiday where everything was done for us and made stress free. Look forward to booking another trip with you soon. Thanks very much.Published, Oct 25, 2016 - From Canada:
Firebird was well organized and meet us at each location on time and waiting
Traveled to SwitzerlandWe had a great trip. Firebird was well organized and meet us at each location on time and waiting. The hotels were in great locations and the quality was high end. The tour guides were very good, knowledgeable and helpful. We certainly would recommend Firebird to others and are considering another trip for next year. Thank you so much.Published, Sep 27, 2016
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