11 Days • 10 Nights
Luxury Switzerland: Alpine Grand Hotels & First-Class Rail
Tour Includes
About the Trip
You'll stay in landmark five-star hotels with spa sanctuaries and lake or mountain views, ride the Jungfrau and Gornergrat railways in style, cross the glacier summits, and enjoy private cruises, chauffeured excursions and Michelin-starred dining. Every transfer is private, every detail anticipated.
For travellers who want Switzerland's grandeur with the very finest comforts, there is nothing like it.
Trip Highlights
- Legendary five-star grand hotels throughout
- First-class scenic rail and private excursions
- Jungfraujoch, the 'Top of Europe', with a private guide
- Car-free Zermatt and the Gornergrat Matterhorn panorama
- The glacier summit of Mt Titlis and a private lake cruise
- Spa sanctuaries and Michelin-starred dining
- A chauffeur and dedicated concierge throughout
- Ten nights of pure Alpine luxury
Day by Day
A detailed day-by-day plan for this 11-day journey.
Met privately and chauffeured to a landmark grand hotel in Zurich. Tonight, a Michelin-starred welcome dinner to begin a journey of pure indulgence.
A private tour of lakeside Zurich and the thundering Rhine Falls, with a boat to the central rock and time for the city's finest boutiques.
Chauffeured to a grand lakeside hotel in Lucerne, with a private cruise on the lake and the medieval Chapel Bridge at your own pace.
Ascend the glacier summit of Mt Titlis by revolving cable car, with priority access and time on the glacier, returning to your lakeside sanctuary.
Travel first-class by scenic rail to Interlaken and a legendary grand hotel and spa, with a private mountain dinner at Harder Kulm tonight.
A private-guided ascent to Jungfraujoch at 3,454m, the 'Top of Europe', for the Ice Palace, the Sphinx deck and glacier views without the crowds.
A private day to the waterfall valley of Lauterbrunnen and the revolving Piz Gloria atop the Schilthorn, with a fondue evening back at the hotel.
Travel first-class by scenic rail to car-free Zermatt and a five-star hotel with Matterhorn views and a spa sanctuary.
Ride the Gornergrat cogwheel railway to a breathtaking Matterhorn panorama and the Glacier Paradise, with time in the spa this afternoon.
A final indulgent day beneath the Matterhorn — the spa, the boutiques, or a private mountain experience, with a farewell dinner tonight.
A final gourmet breakfast before your private chauffeured transfer for the onward flight.
Where You Will Travel
What's inside the package?
Inclusions
- Private chauffeured transfers throughout
- 2 nights Zurich, 2 nights Lucerne, 3 nights Interlaken, 3 nights Zermatt in five-star grand hotels
- Daily gourmet breakfast, a Michelin-starred welcome dinner, a private mountain dinner and a Swiss fondue evening
- First-class scenic rail with reserved panoramic seats
- A private Zurich tour and the Rhine Falls, and a private Lake Lucerne cruise
- A Mt Titlis excursion and a private-guided Jungfraujoch experience
- The Gornergrat railway, Matterhorn views and the Glacier Paradise
- A dedicated concierge and private guiding throughout
Exclusions
- International airfare to and from Switzerland
- Schengen visa or ETIAS fees
- Travel insurance (essential for a journey of this value)
- Meals and premium beverages beyond those stated
- Spa treatments beyond those included and personal purchases
- Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
- Anything not specifically mentioned under Package Inclusions
Know when to go.
- Visa: Switzerland is in the Schengen area, so most non-EU visitors need a Schengen visa (and ETIAS once it launches). Your passport should be valid at least three months beyond your stay — we can advise
- Currency: The currency is the Swiss Franc (CHF); Switzerland is not in the eurozone. Cards are accepted everywhere, and while some places take euros, change is given in francs
- It is expensive: Switzerland is one of the world's priciest countries, so budget generously for meals, drinks and incidentals beyond your package
- Scenic trains & passes: Your package includes rail travel and mountain excursions; the great scenic trains such as the Glacier and Bernina Express need seat reservations, which we arrange for you
- Mountain weather: Alpine weather changes quickly and summit trips like Jungfraujoch and the Matterhorn depend on conditions. Dress in warm layers year-round — there is snow at the top even in summer
- Swiss punctuality: Trains run famously on time to the minute, and connections can be tight, so always be on the platform a few minutes early
- Seasons: Summer (June-September) is glorious for hiking, lakes and clear peaks; winter (December-March) is magical for snow and skiing; spring and autumn are quieter and beautiful
- Altitude: Jungfraujoch sits at 3,454m and other summits are very high, so take it slowly up top and drink water — some visitors feel light-headed
- Alpine sun: The mountain sun is strong, especially on snow, so bring sunglasses and sunscreen. Switzerland is deeply eco-conscious, so please recycle and respect nature
- Tipping & water: Service is included, so simply rounding up is plenty. Tap water is excellent and free, and refillable bottles are the norm
Frequently Asked Questions
What meals are included?
Daily breakfast is included throughout, along with a welcome dinner and a traditional Swiss fondue dinner, plus any lunches named in the itinerary (such as a scenic-train lunch). Other meals are left free so you can explore Switzerland's cafes and restaurants.
Are the scenic trains and excursions included?
Yes — your rail travel and the mountain excursions named in each itinerary (such as Jungfraujoch, Mt Titlis and Gornergrat) are included, with seat reservations for the scenic trains arranged for you.
Do I need a visa for Switzerland?
Most non-EU visitors need a Schengen visa. We can guide you through the requirements and provide the documentation you need for your application.
When is the best time to visit?
Summer (June-September) is ideal for hiking, lakes and clear peaks, while winter (December-March) is wonderful for snow and skiing. Spring and autumn are quieter and beautifully scenic.
Can the itinerary be customised?
Absolutely. Durations, hotels, excursions and even the scenic-train routes can all be tailored, and we can combine Switzerland with France or Italy. Just tell us your wishes.
Are the mountain excursions weather-dependent?
The high summits can close briefly in poor weather. We build in flexibility and your guide will rearrange the days to give you the best possible conditions.
What kind of hotels do we stay in?
Switzerland's legendary five-star grand hotels — landmark lakeside and Alpine properties with spa sanctuaries and Michelin dining. We confirm the exact hotels with you and tailor to your taste.
Is the rail travel first-class?
Yes — your scenic rail journeys are in first class with reserved panoramic seats, and the key summit excursions are arranged privately where possible.
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