From Interlaken: 8-Day Highlights of Switzerland Tour 8-Day Highlights of Switzerland Tour for 2 people
ID: GYG849611-O-1342652
Category:
Country: Switzerland
Duration:
8 days
Description
Discover the highlights of Switzerland on an 8-day tour from Interlaken. Explore the cities of Interlaken, Lucerne, Lugano, and Zurich, and take a scenic train ride to Pilatus.
Discover the best of Switzerland on a 7-night tour from Interlaken. Explore the cities of Interlaken, Lucerne, and Zurich, and take in the stunning scenery of the Swiss Alps. Enjoy a cruise on Lake Lucerne and take a train through the Gotthard Base Tunnel.
Day 1: Arrival in Interlaken
Arrive in Interlaken by train from the Swiss border or any Swiss airport. Spend the night in Interlaken.
Day 2: Interlaken
Spend the day at leisure. Take the opportunity to book an optional excursion to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe. The Jungfraujoch Railway will transport you up to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe – at 3454 meters, the highest railway in Europe. Alternatively, take a trip to Schilthom / Piz Gloria (3000m) with its unique revolving panorama restaurant and its thrilling James Bond 007 history. Spend the night in Interlaken.
Day 3: Interlaken to Lucerne
Take a rail trip by Brunig Express from Interlaken to Lucerne. Spend the night in Lucerne.
Day 4: Lucerne
Take a lake Lucerne cruise from Lucerne to Alpnachstad, then up to the Pilatus Kulm 2132 meters by the steepest cogwheel railway in the world. Spend the night in Lucerne.
Day 5: Lucerne to Lugano
Take a train from Lucerne to Lugano. Experience the new Gotthard Base Tunnel – with its 57 kilometers, it is the longest train tunnel in the world. Spend the night in Lugano.
Day 6: Lugano
Spend the day at leisure. A big variety of attractive excursion opportunities are waiting for you such as Swissminiatur in Melide. Spend the night in Lugano.
Day 7: Lugano to Zurich
Take the train to Zurich. Spend the day at leisure. Downtown Switzerland offers a range of things to do i.e. excellent shopping or just relax at the beautiful lakeside. Spend the night in Zurich.
Day 8: Departure
Return to the Swiss border or airport or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request.
Highlights
- Take a scenic train ride from Interlaken to Lucerne on the Brunig Express
- Enjoy a cruise on Lake Lucerne and take the steepest cogwheel railway to Pilatus
- Explore the city of Zurich and enjoy a day at leisure to explore the city
- Take a train to Lugano and explore the city at your own pace
- Visit the Swissminiatur in Melide and see the Gotthard Base Tunnel
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
Carry a Swiss Pass for additional travel benefits
Jungfraujoch and Schilthorn excursions are weather dependent
Pilatus trip operates May to November, alternative arrangements during winter
Gotthard Base Tunnel shortens travel time, offering more leisure time
Explore local cuisine and chocolates
Use public transportation for city tours
Zurich offers great shopping experiences and lakeside relaxation
Arrival in Interlaken by train 2nd class from the Swiss border or any Swiss airport.
Overnight in Interlaken.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
