Classic Switzerland

Day 1

Arrival Switzerland

Upon arrival in Geneva, you’ll be met by a Lightfoot Travel representative and privately escorted to your hotel. 

The rest of the day will be enjoyed in leisure.

Day 2

Walking City Tour in Geneva

After enjoying the morning at leisure, in the afternoon, meet your private tour guide who will escort you on a walking tour to discover more about Geneva's rich architectural history.

As you stroll down the lakeside quays, you will pass by beautiful flowerbeds. On the right bank, look at the Brunswick Monument which contains the tomb of Charles II, Duke of Brunswick. Further along the quay is the Pâquis Jetty with its lighthouse and the public baths. Crossing the Mont-Blanc Bridge towards the left bank, do not miss the Jardin Anglais 

Art Lovers can just meander at leisure through its scores of stunning art galleries and the authentic treasures of its shops will overwhelm Antique Hunters. 

After the tour, you will be transferred to Montreux.

Day 3

Gruyeres Tour

Today you will head to Gruyères for a private full-day tour visiting a Carol cheese & chocolate factory. Gruyères is a village awaiting discovery that invites you to stroll and partake in fine foods. Learn about cheese production at the Maison du Gruyère. 

In the afternoon, proceed to experience the passion for chocolate at the Maison Cailler, followed by an exquisite chocolate tasting.

Day 4

Visit to Chillon Castle

Today after checking out of your hotel, your driver will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby for your private transfer to your next hotel in Zermatt. 

En route, you will have a stop at Chillon Castle, the most striking of the Swiss castles. The medieval fortress on the shores of Lake Geneva near Montreux is the most visited monument in Switzerland.

Afterwards, you will carry on your journey to Zermatt.

Day 5

Excursion to Mount Gornergrat

Today you will make your way to Gornergrat Rudolf cogwheel train station. The train will depart from Zermatt for Mount Gornergrat. Experience the breathtaking circular panorama over 29 of Switzerland’s 34 four-thousand meter mountains. 

Admire the powerful majesty of rock faces, the silver glitter of eternal snow, and the sheen of icefalls and glaciers and naturally the very king of the mountains - the Matterhorn with its crown princes the Monte Rosa and Weisshorn.

Day 6

Zermatt To Interlaken with Excursion

You will meet your driver at Zermatt village entry for your private transfer to Interlaken via Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen & Harder Kulm.

Arriving at Grindelwald, you will explore this wonderful alpine village on your own. This is the best time to take some beautiful photographs. Continue your journey to Lauterbrunnen, one of the most impressive valleys in the Alps.

From Lauterbrunnen, you will proceed to Interlaken Harderbahn, where you will take funicular to Harder Kulm. The Harder Kulm is Interlaken’s home mountain, where the restaurant, at 1322 meters (4,334 ft) above sea level, is reminiscent of a small castle. The Harder Kulm is the starting point for several mountain hikes. It also affords wonderful views of the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau as well as Lake Thun and Lake Brienz.

Day 7

Privately Guided Tour to Jungfraujoch with Scenic Helicopter Flight

Today you will depart Interlaken Ost and travel all the way to Jungfraujoch.

This excursion will take you to the very heart of the Bernese Alps. At Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe, you can visit the Ice Palace and the Sphinx Terraces. We highly recommend lunch at the Jungfraujoch Restaurant "Top of Europe".

In the afternoon, start the scenic helicopter flight from Jungfraujoch (only if the weather is clear) with glacier landing & cocktail at Petersgrat. The end of the scenic flight and guide service in Gsteigwiler, from where you will be picked up by car and driven back to Interlaken.

Day 8

Lucerne Walking Tour with Food Tasting

After breakfast, you will be transferred privately to your next hotel in Lucerne. Upon settling down, meet your local guide at the hotel lobby for a two-hour private guided walking tour of adventure, learning important, humorous and interesting facts about Lucerne's history, churches, bridges, narrow streets, towers, squares and culinary.

Steeped in history and tradition, food and wine are the heart and soul of its culture. Your journey is as much about the sites and beautiful alpine landscapes as it is about experiencing the Swiss Wine and Cheese, providing a balance between fueling your spirit and feeding your soul. 

Day 9

Day at leisure

Today you will have some time to relax in Lucerne at leisure. We recommend taking a ferry to the Swiss Museum of Transport, one of the most diverse museums in Europe for transport and communication, and the most-frequented museum in Switzerland. 

Day 10

Zurich Walking Tour

Today, check out of your hotel and move on to Zurich. After dropping-off your luggage at the hotel, you will meet your guide at the hotel lobby for a private walking tour of Zurich.

This walking tour will take in the most popular areas of Zurich like the business and shopping centre (famous Bahnhofstrasse) and the Old Town. Continue to the vantage point Lindenhof where the ruins of a Roman customs post and a Roman fortress lie beneath the elevated square in the city centre. You will also see the Grossmünster – the symbol of the city with its distinctive twin towers, and St. Peters – the biggest church clock face in Europe.

Day 11

Departure

After checking out of your hotel, you will be transferred to the Zurich Airport for your onward flights