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When one thinks of Switzerland, a few things should come to mind: intimidating mountain ranges, delicious chocolate, vast landscapes, punctual trains, wooden clocks, freshly made cheese and so much more! As a small country with varying cultures to discover (click here to read our Swiss Cultures blog!), there is no limit to the adventures that await you. In this itinerary, you will experience Switzerland with the perfect mix of all the must-see landscapes and sites, as well as the thrilling and action-packed activities that will leave you in awe. The country flawlessly gives its visitors the best of both worlds–luxury and adventure all wrapped up for you to discover with ease! This is attributed to Switzerland’s emphasis on an active lifestyle, clean air, and nature preservation all paired with the country’s abundance of five-star hotels and wellness facilities. It’s not every day one has the opportunity to ascend the Matterhorn for skiing/hiking or cycling the circumference of Lake Stellisee, only to be followed by a world-class massage and a Michelin-starred meal. Are you ready to see what Swiss adventure awaits you?!
Each private luxury tour is custom to the wishes of each client. This itinerary is a sample/starting point. Partnering with our long-established relationship with United Airlines, our sister company, TRAVNET, may also provide competitive Polaris/Business Class international airfare, along with mileage points conversion.
Fly to Zurich
Through our sister company, premium air provider TRAVNET, we may assist with your international airfare, as well as with mileage points conversion.
Arrive Zurich + Transfer to Lucerne
Upon arrival at Zurich Airport, you will be met by your private driver and transferred to your hotel in Lucerne with the remainder of the day free to spend at your leisure. We recommend the Bürgenstock Waldhotel for those willing to stay outside the city center for optimal luxury/wellness and tranquil landscape, and the Grand Hotel National for those who prefer to be in the walkable city center.
Meals: —
Accommodations: Bürgenstock Waldhotel OR Grand Hotel National
Full-Day Private Touring of Lucerne
Enjoy a full-day tour of this picturesque and historic lake-side city! Some of our favorite things to do include learning the history of this city, the Chapel Bridge, the importance of the water fountains, and seeing the interior of the cathedral during an abbreviated city tour. Then, take the cable car or funicular up to Mt. Pilatus or Mt. Rigi for a mountainous adventure and unparalleled views of the city below and ranges in the distance. End the day with a dinner cruise on Lake Lucerne, or a chocolate making class with one of our favorite local chocolatiers!
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodations: Bürgenstock Waldhotel OR Grand Hotel National
Train from Lucerne to Interlaken
Enjoy this scenic train journey through the Bernese Oberland as you travel via express routing to your next destination. Upon arrival into Interlaken, transfer to your hotel for check-in.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodations: Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel + Spa
Hiking in Interlaken (2-3 Hours; difficulty depending on your fitness level)
Today is reserved to explore the stunning landscape of this region. We recommend the Eiger Trail, a wonderfully laid out mountain trail offering stunning views of the Lauberhorn, Kleine Scheidegg and Grindelwald. With your expert hiking guide, you’ll be led on the most rewarding paths as you navigate this FUN experience!
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodations: Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel + Spa
Jungfraujoch “Tope of Europe”
Begin your 11,332-foot ascent up the Jungfrau, the most popular attraction in all of Switzerland – and quickly learn why! The train ride is amplified by panoramic windows for optimal views of the surrounding mountains, which your expert private guide will point out along the way. Explore this UNESCO site and all it has to offer, such as the “Ice Palace”, Sphinx Terrace, “Glacier Plateau”, and many dining options. You will be greeted by lots of snow (guaranteed 365 days a year!), so be sure to dress warm!
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodations: Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel + Spa
Private Transfer from Interlaken to Zermatt
Following breakfast, you will be transferred by private vehicle to Zermatt. Your driver will take you as far as the car park just outside the village (as it is a car-free zone!) where you will be met by a representative of the hotel in an electric cart and transported to the property for check-in.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodations: Grand Hotel Zermatterhof
Five-Lakes Hike (2-3 Hours; difficulty depending on your fitness level)
Embark on a half-day hike, considered one of the best hikes in the Zermatt Mountains, 5-Seenweg takes you past five incredible lakes, with the Matterhorn reflected in three. Each lake is special in its own way: Leisee is a popular swimming spot, Grunsee looks out across a rugged landscape, Grindjisee is home to rare flowers, Stellisee is a photographer’s dream, and Moosjisee has a beautiful blue, milky hue. Following your hike, you will have the remainder of the day free to relax at the Alpine Spa.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodations: Grand Hotel Zermatterhof
Transfer Zermatt to Geneva via Lavaux Wine Region
By electric cart, head back to the car drop point just outside the village where you will reconvene with your private driver. From here, transfer to the town of Cully, in the heart of the Lavaux Wine Region (a UNESCO Heritage Site for its cultural landscape of vineyards!). We recommend a light hike through the area to truly soak in the beauty, with your reward waiting for you at the end – a gourmet picnic lunch overlooking the lake below. Afterwards, enjoy wine tastings at two local wineries, including a chocolate tasting. After this delicious and beautiful experience, continue to your hotel in nearby Geneva for the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodations: Beau-Rivage Palace
Transfer to Geneva Airport + Fly Geneva/Home
With 137 rooms, the Bürgenstock Waldhotel is a luxurious and serene combination of accommodation and wellness retreat. Your stay includes access to the Waldhotel Beauty & Medical Spa, where you can treat both the interior and the exterior of your body with holistic spa treatments, massages, and customized experiences. The onsite healthcare and wellness facility provides services that are skin-deep, aiding in the rejuvenation of both the body and mind with services from mobility check-ups and innovative anti-aging treatments to a nutrition plan that focuses on “eating the rainbow” one color at a time to regenerate the cells in your body and kick start a holistic diet.
The rooms and suites at the Bürgenstock Waldhotel incorporate elements of nature into the sleek, sophisticated design and offer interrupted views of the surrounding Alps and the alpine forest. Each room includes a rain shower, a walk-in closet, and luxury Bulgari amenities. A stay at the Bürgenstock Waldhotel will undoubtedly rejuvenate the senses and make visitors feel like new.
Bürgenstock Waldhotel
With 137 rooms, the Bürgenstock Waldhotel is a luxurious and serene combination of accommodation and wellness retreat. Your stay includes access to the Waldhotel Beauty & Medical Spa, where you can treat both the interior and the exterior of your body with holistic spa treatments, massages, and customized experiences. The onsite healthcare and wellness facility provides services that are skin-deep, aiding in the rejuvenation of both the body and mind with services from mobility check-ups and innovative anti-aging treatments to a nutrition plan that focuses on “eating the rainbow” one color at a time to regenerate the cells in your body and kick start a holistic diet.
The rooms and suites at the Bürgenstock Waldhotel incorporate elements of nature into the sleek, sophisticated design and offer interrupted views of the surrounding Alps and the alpine forest. Each room includes a rain shower, a walk-in closet, and luxury Bulgari amenities. A stay at the Bürgenstock Waldhotel will undoubtedly rejuvenate the senses and make visitors feel like new.
Situation at the lakefront, the luxury Grand National Hotel occupies what is regarded as the most fabulous location in Lucerne due to its walkable distance from the city’s center and outstanding views of the lake, mount Pilatus, and metropolis area. A 10-minute walk from the Cultural Convention Center, Chapel Bridge, and Water Tower, and a zero-minute walk from four delicious restaurants, this hotel is guaranteed to provide comfort, inspiration, and aspiration. The hotel dates back 150 years with a design reflecting Lucerne’s deep Empiric appreciation. Offering 41 amazing suites with interior designs that emulate both antique and modern sensibilities, the Grand National provides rooms that are spacious with outdoor viewing points of the alps. The amenities offered include a grand pool, fitness center, and wellness spa offering a variety of massage treatments, sauna, and steam room options. Additionally, four restaurants and the legendary National Bar are located within the Grand National Hotel’s bounds.
Grand Hotel National Luzern
Situation at the lakefront, the luxury Grand National Hotel occupies what is regarded as the most fabulous location in Lucerne due to its walkable distance from the city’s center and outstanding views of the lake, mount Pilatus, and metropolis area. A 10-minute walk from the Cultural Convention Center, Chapel Bridge, and Water Tower, and a zero-minute walk from four delicious restaurants, this hotel is guaranteed to provide comfort, inspiration, and aspiration. The hotel dates back 150 years with a design reflecting Lucerne’s deep Empiric appreciation. Offering 41 amazing suites with interior designs that emulate both antique and modern sensibilities, the Grand National provides rooms that are spacious with outdoor viewing points of the alps. The amenities offered include a grand pool, fitness center, and wellness spa offering a variety of massage treatments, sauna, and steam room options. Additionally, four restaurants and the legendary National Bar are located within the Grand National Hotel’s bounds.
Set at the base of the majestic Jungfrau, in the Bernese Oberland lies a longstanding hotel that has focused on quality hospitality for generations. Dating over 150 years, this hotel has stayed on top of making strides to keep up with the times and renovate as needed. The rooms and interiors were recently renovated within the last year and boast bright/fresh colors with elegant fixtures.
The Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa ensures a tranquil experience that can rival any of the top wellness retreats. The onsite spa is one of the largest and most famous spas in Switzerland, with an emphasis on “better aging” instead of anti-aging. With 216 rooms, there are various floor plans, though all rooms are apt with natural lighting, top-notch in-room amenities, and stunning views of the hotel grounds and nearby landscape.
Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel + Spa
Set at the base of the majestic Jungfrau, in the Bernese Oberland lies a longstanding hotel that has focused on quality hospitality for generations. Dating over 150 years, this hotel has stayed on top of making strides to keep up with the times and renovate as needed. The rooms and interiors were recently renovated within the last year and boast bright/fresh colors with elegant fixtures.
The Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa ensures a tranquil experience that can rival any of the top wellness retreats. The onsite spa is one of the largest and most famous spas in Switzerland, with an emphasis on “better aging” instead of anti-aging. With 216 rooms, there are various floor plans, though all rooms are apt with natural lighting, top-notch in-room amenities, and stunning views of the hotel grounds and nearby landscape.
Ideally located in the center of town, next to the Matterhorn Museum, the spectacular views (5,276 ft. in altitude) are reason alone to stay at the 5-star, 77-room Grand Hotel Zermatterhof. Conceived in 1879, the Zermatterhof has an old Swiss ambiance coupled with a high-touch, wellness aesthetic. The hotel’s Alpine Spa program offers a comprehensive menu of spa treatments, including a huge pool (with waterfall) and an ice grotto. Amenities include three high-quality restaurants and all the luxury amenities you’ve come to expect from a relatively small, luxury property. The horse and carriage ride from the train station is a fun, nice introduction to the town of Zermatt.
Grand Hotel Zermatterhof
Ideally located in the center of town, next to the Matterhorn Museum, the spectacular views (5,276 ft. in altitude) are reason alone to stay at the 5-star, 77-room Grand Hotel Zermatterhof. Conceived in 1879, the Zermatterhof has an old Swiss ambiance coupled with a high-touch, wellness aesthetic. The hotel’s Alpine Spa program offers a comprehensive menu of spa treatments, including a huge pool (with waterfall) and an ice grotto. Amenities include three high-quality restaurants and all the luxury amenities you’ve come to expect from a relatively small, luxury property. The horse and carriage ride from the train station is a fun, nice introduction to the town of Zermatt.
Ideally located in the center of town, next to the Matterhorn Museum, the spectacular views (5,276 ft. in altitude) are reason alone to stay at the 5-star, 77-room Grand Hotel Zermatterhof. Conceived in 1879, the Zermatterhof has an old Swiss ambiance coupled with a high-touch, wellness aesthetic. The hotel’s Alpine Spa program offers a comprehensive menu of spa treatments, including a huge pool (with waterfall) and an ice grotto. Amenities include three high-quality restaurants and all the luxury amenities you’ve come to expect from a relatively small, luxury property. The horse and carriage ride from the train station is a fun, nice introduction to the town of Zermatt.
Beau-Rivage Palace
Ideally located in the center of town, next to the Matterhorn Museum, the spectacular views (5,276 ft. in altitude) are reason alone to stay at the 5-star, 77-room Grand Hotel Zermatterhof. Conceived in 1879, the Zermatterhof has an old Swiss ambiance coupled with a high-touch, wellness aesthetic. The hotel’s Alpine Spa program offers a comprehensive menu of spa treatments, including a huge pool (with waterfall) and an ice grotto. Amenities include three high-quality restaurants and all the luxury amenities you’ve come to expect from a relatively small, luxury property. The horse and carriage ride from the train station is a fun, nice introduction to the town of Zermatt.
Population |
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8.4 Million |
Language |
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German (Swiss Dialect), French, Italian, Romansh |
Currency |
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Swiss Franc |
Temperature |
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Highs: Mid 60’s |
Lows: Low 40’s |
Area |
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25,652 SQ KM |
15,940 SQ MILES |
Capital |
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Bern |