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Trails of Switzerland
Private tour

Trails of Switzerland

chSwitzerland
3 cities
7 days, 6 nights
Day by day
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Day 1 Zurich

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.

Breakfast included
Glockenhof Zürich
Glockenhof Zürich
Sihlstrasse 31, Zürich, ZH, CH, 8001
Superior Single Room (Chic)
1 room
Up to 2 guests
1 Queen Bed
26 m²
Breakfast included
More amenities
Arrival: Private Transfer Sedan
Day 2 Zurich

Hiking Above Lake Walen
In the morning, meet your guide and set off on a one-hour train ride from Zurich to Walenstadt — a historic town once known as the “garrison city” of Switzerland. Upon arrival, depending on your energy and preference, you can begin your hike directly from Walenstadt (approx. 11 km / 7 miles), or opt for a shorter version by taking a bus with your guide to Walenstadtberg, a hill overlooking the lake.

From here, your hike unfolds over 7 km (4.5 miles) of breathtaking alpine scenery. As you make your way along the well-maintained mountain trails, enjoy unparalleled views of the deep blue, fjord-like Lake Walen, framed by the dramatic Churfirsten mountain range.

After about 2.5 hours, you’ll reach the charming, car-free village of Quinten. Thanks to its unique microclimate and southern exposure, Quinten boasts lush, Mediterranean-style vegetation, with palm trees, kiwi vines, and grapes growing in abundance.

Take a lunch break* in this idyllic setting before boarding a boat for a relaxing ride across the lake to Murg. From there, you’ll catch a train back to Zurich.
*Please note: Lunch is not included.

 The tour is recommended from April to October.

Morning
Full day
Private tour
Hiking Above Lake Walen
Hiking Above Lake Walen
Day 3 Zurich

Departure
Following breakfast, you check out from the hotel, and your driver takes you to the station.  

Glockenhof Zürich
Address
Sihlstrasse 31, Zürich, ZH, CH, 8001
Departure: Private Transfer Sedan
Train from Zurich to Lucerne
Departure
48 min
Arrival

Description for connection

Seats are arranged in a 2+2 configuration, offering adequate comfort for standard travel. Facilities include power outlets, reading lamps, and access to onboard restrooms.
 
Day 3 Lucerne

Lake Lucerne Country Hike
You arrive to Lucerne, set amid beautiful snow-capped mountains on Lake Lucerne. Upon arrival you walk to your centrally-located hotel (easily accessible on foot) for check-in.

In the afternoon you meet your guide, walk to the station and take a short bus ride to the farming area of Kastanienbaum (Chestnut Tree in English) located on a beautiful Lake Lucerne peninsula.  

Upon arrival, you start a panoramic hike on the ridge of the hill at the height of 600 m (1,968 ft). The trail provides the magnificent views of the lake and the surrounding scenic Alps. Along the way you pass through a working bio farm, green pastures, old Swiss chalets, a vineyard and a small charming village of Winkel. The hiking lasts 1.5-2 hours, hike is almost flat with no major changes, easy level.  

After the tour you take a bus back to Lucerne.  

*The tour is recommended from April to October

Breakfast included
AMERON Luzern Hotel Flora
AMERON Luzern Hotel Flora
Seidenhofstrasse 5, Lucerne, LU, CH, 6002
Deluxe Room
1 room
Up to 2 guests
1 Queen Bed
20 m²
Breakfast included
Morning
2h
Private tour
Lake Lucerne Country Hike
Lake Lucerne Country Hike
Day 4 Lucerne

Day Trip to Mount Pilatus
Today after breakfast 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, 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 public boat cruise, cogwheel train, cable car and bus are included.

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

*Boat and cogwheel train are available only from middle of May to September.

Morning
6h
Private tour
Trip to Mount Pilatus
Trip to Mount Pilatus
Day 5 Lucerne

Luzern - Interlaken Express
Following breakfast you check out from the hotel and walk to the station to take a scenic train ride.  

AMERON Luzern Hotel Flora
Address
Seidenhofstrasse 5, Lucerne, LU, CH, 6002
Train from Lucerne to Interlaken
Departure
2 h
Arrival

Description for connection

Luzern - Interlaken Express is a panoramic train which offers breathtaking views while taking its passengers over the GoldenPass Line.

Day 5 Interlaken

Arrival
You arrive to the Interlaken railway station, from where you can easily reach your centrally-located hotel on foot.

The rest of the day is a leisure, so you can start exploring the nearby attractions on your own or take a rest after your train journey. Overnight at your hotel in Interlaken.

Breakfast included
Hotel Royal St Georges Interlaken MGallery Hotel Collection
Hotel Royal St Georges Interlaken MGallery Hotel Collection
Hoeheweg 139, Interlaken, BE, CH, 3800
Modern, air-conditioned rooms, without balcony
1 room
Up to 3 guests
2 Twin Beds
Breakfast included
More amenities
Day 6 Interlaken

Mountain Trail Hike from Grindelwald
In the afternoon you take a short train ride to Grindewald, where you meet your private guide and start a panoramic hiking tour in Grindewald area.  

Your tour starts with a highlight - a breathtaking Grindelwald - Männlichen gondola cableway ride to Männlichen station located at an altitude of 2,223 m (7,293 ft). Männlichen is a mountain in the Swiss Alps situated within the Canton of Berne. It is a popular viewpoint over the Lauterbrunnen valley and a popular start location for hikers and skiers.  

During the hike you enjoy the dazzling mountain panorama once your guide provides you with expert information about fauna, flora, geology or weather of the region. Total hiking lasts 1.5 - 2 hours, the difference in altitude is about 250 m (820 ft), easy level.  

After the tour you return to Interlaken by train.

*The tour is recommended from mid-June to mid-October.

**Extend your stay in Interlaken and take a journey to Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe.Contact your travel specialist for details.

Morning
Full day
Private tour
Mountain Trail Hike from Grindelwald
Mountain Trail Hike from Grindelwald
Day 7 Interlaken

Departure from Zurich Airport
This is the final day of your hiking adventure in Switzerland! Following breakfast, you check out from the hotel, walk to the station and take a high-speed train ride to Zurich airport (with 1 train change in Bern).

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

Hotel Royal St Georges Interlaken MGallery Hotel Collection
Address
Hoeheweg 139, Interlaken, BE, CH, 3800
Departure: Train to Zurich Airport (1st Class Seat)

What's included

Exceptional downtown hotel accommodations
Guided sightseeing tours with expert English-speaking guides
Delicious breakfasts at your hotels
Entrances to Mount Pilatus, Kastanienbaum and more
Entrances to Mount Pilatus, Kastanienbaum and more
Tickets and intercity transportation as per itinerary
Professional meeting services at the airport
Dedicated support team before and during your trip

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