Switzerland and Italian Lakes Tour Sightseeing Highlights
- Zurich Orientation includes the medieval Old Town.
- Liechtenstein Visit the capital, Vaduz.
- St. Moritz Visit the exclusive mountain resort.
- Stresa Orientation of the town on Lake Maggiore.
- Italian Lakes See beautiful Lake Maggiore and visit one of the Borromean Islands.
- Zermatt Ascent by electric mini-bus and taxi to your Zermatt hotel. View the Matterhorn (weather permitting).
- Lake Geneva View the Castle of Chillon.
- Geneva Orientation includes the Jet d’Eau Fountain. View Mont Blanc (weather permitting).
- Berne Visit the federal capital city.
- Interlaken Visit the lakeside resort near the Jungfrau.
- Brienz Visit local wood-carvers at work.
- Lucerne Orientation includes the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge.
Switzerland and Italian Lakes Tour Inside Highlights
- Hidden Treashure Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure experience, unique to your itinerary, courtesy of your expert Travel Director.
- Be My Guest dinner on Lake Maggiore.
- See speciality wood carvers at work in Brienz.
Switzerland and Italian Lakes Tour Dining Highlights
- Welcome Reception with your Travel Director in Zurich including Welcome Drinks and a light meal.
- 7 hot buffet breakfasts.
- 2 three-course dinners.
- Be My Guest dinner on Lake Maggiore served with local specialities.
- Farewell Dinner with wine in Lucerne.
Switzerland and Italian Lakes Tour First Class Travel Highlights
- A choice of hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms and private facilities.
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
- Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach on sightseeing tours and transfers.
- The services of a Local Host
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Switzerland and Italian Lakes Tour Itinerary
DAY 1
DEPART USA
Overnight flight to Zurich.
DAY 2
ARRIVE ZURICH
Welcome to Zurich, Switzerland’s financial center. After check-in, see the charm and beauty of this beautiful lakeside city during an orientation. Later, meet your Travel Director and fellow traveling companions for a Welcome Reception and trip briefing.
Meal(s): (Welcome Reception)
Hotel: Zurich Marriott (MD)
DAY 3
ZURICH – LIECHTENSTEIN – ST. MORITZ
Admire snow-capped mountains and sparkling lakes as you cross Switzerland. Visit Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein. Travel south via the famous ski resort of Klosters, across the Flüela Pass (when open) to Susch in the lower Engadin valley. Arrive later at St. Moritz, a picturesque world-renowned winter sports resort. Dine tonight at your hotel.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Laudinella (F)
DAY 4
ST. MORITZ – STRESA – ITALIAN LAKES (BAVENO)
Cross the Julier Pass and follow the San Bernadino route to Bellinzona in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino. In the lakeside town of Stresa, view the beautiful Lake Maggiore. This evening, join your companions for an exclusive Be My Guest dinner on one of the nearby Borromean Islands.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner)
Hotel: Simplon (F)
DAY 5
ITALIAN LAKES (BAVENO) – ZERMATT
See the majestic Simplon Pass as you travel through the Alps. In Tasch, electric mini-buses and taxis take you up to the picturesque village of Zermatt. Spend time relaxing in this serene Alpine paradise, or enjoy a mountain ride in a cable car with fantastic views of the Matterhorn, an iconic emblem of the Swiss Alps. Tonight, savor a traditional fondue dinner at your hotel.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Ambassador (F)
DAY 6
ZERMATT – GENEVA – LAKE GENEVA (EVIAN)
Traverse the Rhône Valley to Lake Geneva and view Lord Byron’s splendid Castle of Chillon. Drive along the shores of the lake to Geneva, where you view the Reformation Monument, the old Cathedral, the Jet d’Eau fountain and the United Nations building during your sightseeing tour. Continue along the southern shores to Evian – renowned for its mineral water – where you stay tonight.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Hilton Evian-Les-Bains (SF)
DAY 7
EVIAN – BERNE – INTERLAKEN – BRIENZ – LUCERNE (2 NIGHTS)
Your relaxing journey continues through breathtaking landscape. Stop in Berne on the way to Interlaken, which lies in the shadows of the Jungfrau Mountain between the lakes of Thun and Brienz. Stop for lunch and a wood carving demonstration before crossing the Brünig Pass, arriving later in Lucerne, your home for the next two nights. Tonight consider joining in the fun at an optional Swiss folklore show.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Grand Europe (F)
DAY 8
LUCERNE ORIENTATION AND FREE TIME
A walking orientation highlights this medieval city including a visit to the Lion Monument and views of the famous Chapel Bridge. Spend free time afterwards exploring on your own and shopping for Swiss watches, cuckoo clocks and delicious Swiss chocolates. Consider an optional excursion to a nearby mountain peak. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your fellow .
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
DAY 9
LUCERNE – ZURICH – USA
Say farewell to your Switzerland and Italian Lakes tour and your new found friends at the end of your alpine vacation, while leaving with a lifetime of fabulous memories. Transfer is available to Zurich airport. Conditions apply.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Submit form or call us today 800-227-1577 to book your
Switzerland and Italian Lakes Tour