Glorious Switzerland - Classic Group

What's Included

• Welcome Dinner in Geneva

  Enjoy a cozy dinner with Swiss specialties including cheese fondue at the award-winning Hotel d'Angleterre.

• Chillon Castle Tour

  Visit Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva with the Head of Collections for a special tour to discover its history and treasures.

• Ride the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway

  Experience a scenic ride up to Zermatt, a traffic-free Alpine resort, on the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway.

• Glacier Express Route Train Ride

  Travel along the route of the world-famous Glacier Express through the Swiss Alps on a regional train powered by hydroelectricity.

• Explore Vaduz

  Spend time in Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein, and admire Vaduz Castle surrounded by mountains.

• Orientation in Lucerne

  See Lucerne's landmarks including the Lion Monument, Jesuit Church, and Chapel Bridge during an orientation walk.

• Mount Stanserhorn Excursion

  Ride an open-top cable car to Mount Stanserhorn and enjoy a conservation talk by a Swiss ranger.

• Celebration Dinner

  Enjoy a Celebration Dinner at Restaurant Seeblick with views over Lake Lucerne.

What's Not Included

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
  
  

• Airfare

  International and domestic airfare are not included in the tour price.
  
  

• Personal Expenses

  Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, mini-bar, room service, and other discretionary spending are excluded.
  
  

• Optional Activities

  Costs for optional activities not included in the tour itinerary are excluded.
  
  

• Meals Not Listed

  Any meals not listed in the tour inclusions are at the traveler's expense.
  
  

• Tips and Gratuities

  Tips and gratuities for tour guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
  
  

• Visa Fees

  Any applicable visa fees are not included and are the responsibility of the traveler.
  
  

Mode of Transport

Start the day with a scenic train ride along part of the route of the Glacier Express, through unforgettable scenes of ice-capped mountains, stone-built villages and lush meadows. At Chur, reboard your coach and travel along the valley of the Upper Rhine to spend some time in Vaduz, the tiny capital of the Principality of Liechtenstein, where you explore the area around the castle. Continue to Lucerne alongside the dramatic Walensee and Lake Zurich.

Accommodation

Stay in boutique hotels such as the award-winning Hotel d'Angleterre in Geneva with its fine Swiss hospitality, and the traffic-free Alpine resort of Zermatt. Your hotel in Zermatt will be either the Resort Hotel Alex or the Walliserhof Grand-Hotel & Spa, depending on your departure date. In St. Moritz, choose between the Crystal Hotel and the Hotel Steffani, and in Lucerne, enjoy the hospitality of the Hotel Astoria.

Dining Summary

• 4 Dinner (D)
• 7 Breakfast (B)

Additional Included Highlights

• Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
• Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
• We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
• From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
• Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
• If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.

Insight Experiences

• Lake Geneva: Visit Chillon Castle with the Head of Collections to discover the artefacts, treasures and history of the chateau.

Well-being

• Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
• Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.

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