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9 days
from AU$8,664 per person

Grand Tour of Switzerland

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Riding the Gornergrat train, a fully electric cog railway, to the summit for dramatic views of one of the most world's most spectacular mountains, the Matterhorn.

From the 3,000m summit of Gornergrat to the idyllic shores of Lake Maggiore, this Switzerland tour’s spectacular highlights make ‘grand’ a fitting title. You’ll take several amazing journeys on cogwheel and regional trains to get a true sense of the country and its unforgettable panoramas. You’ll see the silhouette of the Matterhorn come into view, stroll around the elegant city of Brig, lay your head in the famous resort of Zermatt and sail the length of beautiful Lake Lucerne. Breathtaking.

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11 excursions & visits

13 meals

Active traveller pace

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Grand Tour of Switzerland
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Day 1 - Lucerne

Join your tour group at the hotel. Subject to arrival times, enjoy dinner this evening at a local folklore show.

Waldstatterhof Lucerne (4-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: Folklore show in Lucerne (evening)

Customer meet and greet

Day 1 - Lucerne

Join your tour group at the hotel. Subject to arrival times, enjoy dinner this evening at a local folklore show.

Waldstatterhof Lucerne (4-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: Folklore show in Lucerne (evening)

The mountain railway and view at Mount Rigi, Lucerne Switzerland

Day 2 - Lucerne - Mount Rigi

A walking tour of the charming city, set beside the gorgeous lake with spectacular mountain backdrops, will include the medieval Chapel Bridge, decorated with paintings that depict the city’s story. Later, we’ll sail across Lake Lucerne to Brunnen for a train to Arth Goldau where we board a cogwheel train for the climb to the top of Rigi Kulm, Mount Rigi’s highest peak. From the top, we’ll enjoy sweeping views of the glistening lakes and mountains below. Once you’ve had your fill of the sights, we’ll take the cogwheel down to Vitznau where we’ll return across the beautiful lake to Lucerne.

Waldstatterhof Lucerne (4-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: Walking tour of Lucerne (morning)
Excursion to Mount Rigi, including boat journeys Lucerne - Brunnen/Vitznau - Lucerne; train from Brunnen to Arth Goldau; and cogwheel train, Arth Goldau - Rigi Kulm - Vitznau (afternoon)

Gotthard Panorama Express route, Switzerland

Day 3 - Lucerne - Locarno

This morning we board a paddle steamer to sail the length of Lake Lucerne, skewed by the Alps which become even more impressive as we head south. At Flüelen, we meet the train to continue our panoramic journey on the Gotthard Panorama Express route, twisting up steep inclines through wonderful mountain scenery and the Gotthard tunnel, before descending past Lake Maggiore to swoon-worthy Locarno.

Belvedere Hotel, Locarno (4-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: Paddle steamer ride, Lucerne - Flüelen (morning)
Journey on Gotthard Panorama Express route, Flüelen - Locarno (afternoon)

Day 4 - Locarno

We think you’ll love this chic lakeside town for its irresistible Mediterranean vibe. Enjoy today completely at leisure to enjoy Locarno at your own pace. Known as the town with the warmest climate in Switzerland, it’s been a popular holiday destination since the days of the Roman Empire. Perhaps visit the 15th-century Castello Visconteo and you’ll see an exhibition of Roman and Bronze Age artefacts. Situated on the shore of Lake Maggiore, you may also like to take a gentle walk along the idyllic lake edge. Or use your Ticino ticket on the funicular and cable car to visit the sanctuary of Madonna del Sasso, an important place of pilgrimage set amongst the most magnificent scenery.

Belvedere Hotel, Locarno (4-star)

Alpine views of Zermatt, Switzerland

Day 5 - Brig - Zermatt

This morning we take a scenic train journey to Brig via the Italian town of Domodossola and the stunning Simplon Pass with its record breaking tunnel, over 12 miles long. We have some free time to explore the wonderful city of Brig, with the large Stockalper Palace and its historic old quarter of aristocratic town houses. Later, our train journey continues to Zermatt, where we transfer to our hotel for the next two nights.

Hotel Sonne, Zermatt (4-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: Excursion to Zermatt, including Centovalli train journey (all day)

Gornergrat train in The Matterhorn, Swiss Alps

Day 6 - Gornergrat

Our day starts by travelling on Europe’s highest cogwheel train over dramatic bridges, past rocky ravines and through gorgeous forests. Our destination: the summit of Gornegrat, some 3,089m above sea level. From the top, you’ll have time to enjoy the magnificent views over the jagged Matterhorn and the surrounding mountains. A breathtaking place for a spot of lunch. Later, we return to the cogwheel train for a beautiful journey back past the mountain lakes to Zermatt.

Hotel Sonne, Zermatt (4-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: Return Cogwheel train, Zermatt - Gornergrat (all day)

What's included

13 meals

8 breakfasts

5 dinners

Accommodation

8 nights in hotels

Transport

Travel in destination by coach

Tour highlights

11 excursions & visits

Folklore show in Lucerne

Walking tour of Lucerne

Excursion to Mount Rigi (including boat journeys Lucerne - Brunnen/Vitznau - Lucerne; train from Brunnen to Arth Goldau; and cogwheel train, Arth Goldau - Rigi Kulm - Vitznau)

Paddle steamer ride, Lucerne - Flüelen

Journey on Gotthard Panorama Express route, Flüelen - Locarno

Ticino ticket (free Ticino public transport & cable car discounts)

Centovalli train journey, Locarno - Domodossola

Return Cogwheel train, Zermatt - Gornergrat

Golden Pass Panoramic train from Zweisimmen to Montreux

Adventure made effortless with Titan Travel

Experts

Titan tour manager

Portable audio

Headset system on excursions

Porterage

Services included

Key information

In 2024 this tour operates as a standard tour and the maximum capacity may be higher than 24. For all 2025 departures the hotel in Lucerne is the centrally-located 4-star Waldstatterhof Zentralstrasse.
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