Majestic Swiss Alps: Zurich, Lucerne & Interlaken
9 Days



The Plan
Day 1: Arrival at Zurich
Welcome to Zurich ! Upon your arrival, our driver will greet you and transfer you to your hotel.
Day 2: Zurich Highlights Tour With Cruise and Lindt Home of Chocolate
Get the most out of Switzerland on this half-day tour of Zurich. Get oriented in the city with a highlights coach tour, including a photo stop in Old Town and a sightseeing lake cruise. Stroll along the shores to the famous Lindt Home of Chocolate, where you’ll tour the museum, taste chocolate, and more. Take advantage of the included 24-hour public transport ticket in Zurich to keep exploring.
- Half-day Zurich guided tour by coach, boat, walking, and public transit
- See the sights from the water on a short cruise across Lake Zurich
- Visit the new Lindt Home of Chocolate and enjoy a chocolate tasting
- Keep exploring after your tour with a 24-hour ticket for public transport
Day 3: Zurich to Lucerne by train

Day 4: Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise


Spend an afternoon in the Swiss Alps during this seasonal trip to Mt Pilatus from Lucerne. Your 5.5-hour round-trip journey includes a 30-minute panoramic gondola ride from Kriens to Fräkmüntegg terminus plus an ascent by aerial cableway to the peak of Mt Pilatus. After free time at the summit, take the world's steepest cogwheel train down to Alpnachstad, where you’ll board a boat for a 1-hour scenic cruise on the tranquil waters of Lake Lucerne. Enjoy commentary from your guide and coach transport from Lucerne.
- Take a panoramic gondola ride to the Fräkmüntegg terminus
- Hop aboard the aerial cableway to the summit of Mt Pilatus at 7,000 feet (2,132 meters)
- Descend from the summit via the world's steepest cogwheel train
- Cruise out onto Lake Lucerne during a 1-hour boat ride (May to October)
Day 5: Lucerne Best Guided Walks

Discover Lucerne’s highlights with ease on this small-group walking tour, with a local to entertain you with stories about the city's history. From the Chapel Bridge to the Water Tower, and the majestic Lake Lucerne, the route showcases plenty of the city’s key landmarks on foot. You can also choose from different upgraded packages, such as the option to visit the Glacier Museum or the Swiss Chocolate Adventure.
- Easy way to check off lots of Lucerne’s key landmarks
- Get local tips on where to eat, drink, and see in Lucerne
- Group size is limited to six people for personal service
- Enjoy the convenience of having someone else to navigate
Day 6: Lucerne to Interlaken by train

Day 7: Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Interlaken

Enhance your experience of Jungfrau’s Alpine majesty on an exhilarating full-day excursion from Interlaken to the Top of Europe. Travel to Grindelwald and board the new state-of-the-art gondola Eiger Express to the Eiger Station. Then change into a cogwheel train up the Jungfraujoch pass and arrive at Europe’s highest railway station, known as the 'Top of Europe'. Absorb magnificent panoramas of snow-capped Alpine spires; gaze at the jagged peak of Europe’s largest glacier; and explore a fairytale ice palace while enjoying illuminating commentary from your guide.
- Day trip from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch
- Travel by coach through the beautiful Jungfrau region
- Ride the brand-new gondola Eiger Express, followed by a cogwheel train from Grindelwald to Europe’s highest railway station
- Admire the Swiss Alps from the Top of Europe at 11,333 feet (3,454m)
- Walk through the inside of a glacier at the Ice Palace
- Enjoy commentary from your multilingual guide
Day 8: Interlaken to Zurich
Upon your arrival, our driver will greet you and transfer you to your hotel near the Zurich airport. Time at Leisure
Day 9: Departure from Zurich

Conclude your trip with a transfer to Zurich Airport for your flight back to your city. Safe travels!